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Some contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-29194A www.samsungmobile.com English (SEA). 06/2010. Rev. 1.1...
Using this manual This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your mobile phone. To get started quickly, refer to "Introducing your mobile phone," "Assembling and preparing your mobile phone," and "Using basic functions."...
Copyright information Rights to all technologies and products that comprise this phone are the property of their respective owners: • Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the ® Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. • Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Contents Introducing your mobile phone ...6 Phone layout ...6 Icons ...8 Assembling and preparing your mobile phone ...10 Install the SIM card and battery ...10 Charge the battery ... 11 Insert a memory card (optional) ...12 Use a stylus and the touch screen...13 Using basic functions...14 Turn your phone on or off ...14 Access menus ...14...
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Use advanced messaging functions ...32 Use advanced camera functions ...33 Use advanced music functions ...36 Using tools and applications ...39 Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ...39 Activate and send an SOS message ...41 Activate the mobile tracker 2.0 ...42 Make fake calls ...43 Record and play voice memos ...44 Edit images ...44 View photos and videos on the web ...45...
Introducing your mobile phone In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s layout, keys, and icons. Phone layout...
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Volume key In ldle mode, adjust the phone's volume, and make a fake call (down); In Menu mode, scroll through menu options; Send an SOS message Depending on your service provider, pre-defined menus may differ ► "Activate and send an SOS message"...
Icons Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider. Icon Definition Signal strength GPRS network connected EDGE network connected Call in progress Call diverting activate SOS message feature activated Roaming (outside of normal service area) Connecting to secured web page FM radio on Music playback in progress...
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Icon Definition New text message (SMS) New multimedia message (MMS) New email message New voice mail message Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Battery power level...
Assembling and preparing your mobile phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use. Install the SIM card and battery Remove the back cover and insert the SIM card. Insert the battery and replace the back cover. Back cover Battery SIM card...
Charge the battery Plug the small end of the supplied travel adapter into the multifunction jack. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet. When charging is finished, unplug the travel adapter. Do not remove the battery while connected to the travel adapter.
Insert a memory card (optional) Your phone accepts microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards up to 8 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type). • Formatting the memory card on a PC may cause incompatibility with your phone. Format the memory card only on the phone.
Use a stylus and the touch screen Learn basic actions to use the stylus and touch screen. • To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use sharp tools. • Do not allow the touch screen to come in contact with other electrical devices.
When you access a menu requiring the PIN2, you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM card. For details, contact your service provider. • Samsung is not responsible for any loss of passwords or private information or other damages caused by illegal software. Done (if necessary).
Use widgets Learn to use widgets on the idle screen. • Some of your widgets connect to web services. Selecting a web-based widget may incur additional charges. • Available widgets may vary depending on your region or service provider. To open a widget In Idle mode, scroll left or right to a panel of the idle screen.
To set menus on the shortcut widget In Menu mode, select Shortcuts. Select a shortcut. Select a menu to assign to the shortcut and select Save. Customize your phone To set the sound profile To switch to sound profile, In Menu mode, select profiles.
Use basic call functions To make a call In Idle mode, select code and a phone number. Press [ ] to dial the number. To end the call, press [ To answer a call When a call comes in, press [ To end the call, press [ To adjust the volume of voice during a call While a call is in progress, press the Volume key...
To use the headset By plugging the supplied headset into the multifunction jack, you can make and answer calls: • To redial the last call, press and hold the headset button. • To answer a call, press the headset button. •...
To view text or multimedia messages In Menu mode, select Select a text or multimedia message. Send and view emails To send an email In Menu mode, select Email. Enter an email address and scroll down. Enter a subject and scroll down. Enter your message text.
Enter text You can enter text by selecting characters on the virtual keypad. • Available text input modes may vary depending on your region. • When entering text, select settings → QWERTY keyboard to display the QWERTY keyboard. Select the virtual keys as necessary to enter your text.
ABC mode Select an appropriate virtual key until the character you want appears on the display. Number mode Select an appropriate virtual key to enter a number. Symbol mode Select an appropriate virtual key to enter a symbol. • To move the cursor, select the virtual navigation key.
To add a new contact In Idle mode, select number. Select → a memory location (if necessary). Select Create contact. Select a number type (if necessary). Enter contact information. Select Save to add the contact to memory. To find a contact In Menu mode, select Enter the first few letters of the name you want to find and select Done.
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Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments. Select to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically. After capturing photos, select To view photos In Menu mode, select My files → Images → a photo file. To capture videos In Menu mode, select camera.
To view videos In Menu mode, select My files → Videos → a video file. Listen to music To listen to the FM radio In Menu mode, select Select ► to start the FM radio. Select Yes to start automatic tuning. The radio scans and saves available stations automatically.
• Download from the wireless web. ► p. • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Kies. ► p. 36 • Receive via Bluetooth. ► p. • Copy to your memory card. ► p. After transferring music files to your phone or...
Control playback using the following keys: Icon/Key Volume 1. These icons are shown when you tap the player screen. Browse the web The web browser menu may be labelled differently depending on your service provider. To browse web pages In Menu mode, select your service provider’s homepage.
Use Google services In Menu mode, select Select a Google service you want. Function Refresh the current screen Open a list of saved bookmarks Change the view mode Access additional menu options and settings Internet → Samsung Apps. Google.
Using advanced functions Learn how to perform advanced operations and use additional features of your mobile phone. Use advanced call functions To view and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, View.
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To dial a second call If your network supports this function, you can dial another number during a call: Select Hold to place the first call on hold. Enter the second number to dial and press Select Swap to switch between the two calls. To answer a second call If your network supports this function, you can answer a second incoming call:...
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To call an international number In Idle mode, select to insert the + character. Enter the complete number you want to dial (country code, area code, and phone number), and then press [ To call a contact from the phonebook In Menu mode, select Select a contact you want.
Enter a number to reject and select Select Match criteria → an option (if necessary) → Done. Select Save. To add more numbers, repeat steps 4-6. Select numbers to reject. Select Save. Use advanced phonebook functions To create your namecard In Menu mode, select Settings →...
Use advanced messaging functions To use the Bluetooth messenger In Menu mode, select Select Search. Yes to turn on the Bluetooth wireless Select feature (if necessary). Select a device. Enter your message and select Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, or select Yes to send the message.
Use advanced camera functions To capture a series of photos In Menu mode, select camera. Rotate the phone counterclockwise to landscape view. Select → Continuous. Make any necessary adjustments. Tap and hold To capture divided photos In Menu mode, select camera.
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To capture photos with decorative frames In Menu mode, select camera. Rotate the phone counterclockwise to landscape view. Select → Frame. Select a frame. Make any necessary adjustments. Select to take a photo with the frame. To use camera options Before capturing a photo, select following options: Option...
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Before capturing a video, select following options: Option Timer Resolution White balance Effects Quality To customize camera settings Before capturing a photo, press the following settings: Option Guidelines Review Shutter sound Storage Function Select the time delay Change the resolution option Adjust the color balance Apply a special effect Adjust the quality level for your videos...
→ Save. Using a PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. Run Samsung Kies and copy files from the PC to the phone. To transfer data from a PC to your phone with Windows XP, you must have at least Service Pack 2.
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To copy music files to a memory card Insert a memory card. In Menu mode, select connections → Mass storage → Save. Using an PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the PC.
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To customize your music player settings In Menu mode, select Adjust the settings to customize your music player. To record songs from the FM radio In Menu mode, select Select to start the FM radio. Select a radio station you want. Select Record to start recording.
Using tools and applications Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools and additional applications. Use the Bluetooth wireless feature To turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature In Menu mode, select Select Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature. To allow other devices to locate your phone, select My phone’s visibility →...
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Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and select Done. Alternatively, select Yes to match the PIN between your device and the device. When the owner of the other device enters the same code or accepts the connection, pairing is complete.
Activate and send an SOS message In an emergency, you can send SOS messages to your family or friends for help. To activate the SOS message In Menu mode, select → SOS messages → Sending options. Select Sending SOS to activate the SOS messaging feature.
Activate the mobile tracker 2.0 When someone inserts a new SIM card in your phone, the mobile tracker feature will automatically send the contact number to two recipients to help you locate and recover your phone. In Menu mode, select Mobile tracker 2.0.
Select contacts and select When you are finished setting the recipients, select Save. Select the sender input field. Enter a sender’s name and select Select Save → Save → Accept. • By setting the options in you can delete data on your lost phone or receive calls to the phone.
Record and play voice memos To record a voice memo In Menu mode, select Select to start recording. Speak your memo into the microphone. When you are finished speaking, select To play a voice memo In Menu mode, select Select a file. Edit images In Menu mode, select Select...
Edit the image as you desired. When you are finished editing, press Select a memory location (if necessary). Enter a new file name and select View photos and videos on the Learn to access photo sharing websites and blogs and view photos and videos. The feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.
Use Java-powered games and applications In Menu mode, select Select a game or application from the list and follow the on-screen instructions. • The download of Java games or applications may not be supported depending on the software of the phone. •...
Set and use alarms Learn to set and control alarms for important events. To set a new alarm In Menu mode, select Select Create. Set the details of the alarm and select To stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, •...
Use the calculator In Menu mode, select Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations. Convert currencies or measurements In Menu mode, select a conversion type. Enter the currencies measurements and units in the appropriate fields. Set a countdown timer In Menu mode, select Enter the time to count down and select...
Use the stopwatch In Menu mode, select Select Start to begin the stopwatch. Select Split to record lap times. When you are finished, select Select Reset to clear recorded times. While recording the lap times, the interval between lap times is recorded. To check the interval, select Lap.
Manage your calendar To change the calendar view In Menu mode, select Select View by → Day, Week or Month. To create an event In Menu mode, select Select Create → an event type. Enter the details of the event and select To view events In Menu mode, select Select a date on the calendar.
Back up your data Use Backup manager to back up your data, such as messages, contacts, and tasks to My files. If necessary, you can restore them to your phone. To back up your data In Menu mode, select manager. Backup.
Troubleshooting When you turn on your phone or while you are using the phone, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Try this to solve the problem: When the phone lock feature is enabled, Password you must enter the password you set for the phone.
• You cannot access some options without a subscription. Contact your service provider for more details. Calls are being dropped When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose your connection to the network. Move to another area and try again. Outgoing calls are not connected •...
Audio quality is poor • Ensure that you are not blocking the phone's internal antenna. • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again. When dialing from contacts, the call is not connected •...
Samsung Service Center. Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile phone for a number of reasons. If you receive error messages when opening music files on your phone, try the following: •...
Ensure that your phone and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 meters). If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Center. A connection is not established when you connect the phone to a PC •...
Safety and usage information Comply with the following precautions to prevent danger or illegal actions and ensure peak performance from your mobile phone. Safety warnings Keep your phone away from small children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach from small children or pets.
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Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your phone. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your phone. •...
Avoid interference with pacemakers Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between mobile phones and pacemakers to avoid potential interference, as recommended by manufacturers and the independent research group, Wireless Technology Research. If you have any reason to suspect that your phone is interfering with a pacemaker or other medical device, turn off the phone immediately and contact the manufacturer of the pacemaker or medical device for...
Do not use the phone if the screen is cracked or broken Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hand and face. Bring the phone to a Samsung service center to replace the screen. Damage caused by careless handling will void your manufacturer’s warranty.
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Turn off the phone near medical equipment Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all regulations, posted warnings, and directions from medical personnel. Turn off the phone or disable the wireless functions when in an aircraft Your phone can cause interference with aircraft equipment.
Handle your phone carefully and sensibly • Disassembling your phone may cause an electric shock. • Do not allow your phone to get wet—liquids can cause serious damage and will change the color of the label that indicates water damage inside the phone.
Avoid interference with other electronic devices Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices in homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of your electronic devices to solve any interference problems you experience.
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Allow only qualified personnel to service your phone Allowing non-qualified personnel to service your phone may result in damage to your phone and will void your manufacturer’s warranty. Ensure maximum battery and charger life • Avoid charging batteries for more than a week, as overcharging may shorten battery life.
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By automatically emitting lower levels when possible, your phone reduces your overall exposure to RF energy. For more information about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the Samsung mobile phone website.
Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
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"THIRD PARTY CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS." SAMSUNG DOES NOT WARRANT CONTENT OR SERVICES SO PROVIDED, EITHER EXPRESSLY OR IMPLIEDLY, FOR ANY PURPOSE. SAMSUNG EXPRESSLY...
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YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES." Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time, and Samsung makes no representation or warranty that any content or service will remain available for any period of time. Content and services...