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  • Page 1 SGH-E898 User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Important Safety

    Important safety precautions Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal. Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.

  • Page 3: Accessories And Batteries

    Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories, out of the reach of small children. Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung-approved batteries and accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables. Use of any unauthorized accessories could damage you and your phone and may be dangerous.

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    About this Guide This User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get started” and “Step outside the phone.” In this guide, the following instruction icons appear: Indicates that you need to pay careful attention to the subsequent information...
  • Page 5 • Phone to TV View photos and video clips captured with the phone on your TV screen. • Digital data printing Print images, messages, and other personal data directly from your phone. • Multimedia Message Service (MMS) Send and receive MMS messages with a combination of text, images, video, and audio.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Unpack Make sure you have each item Your phone Keys, features, and locations Get started First steps to operating your phone Install and charge the phone... 7 Power on or off ... 8 Keys and display ... 9 Access menu functions ... 12 Use the stylus pen ...
  • Page 7 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, select <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 Call log p. 46 3 Applications (continued) 1 Recent contacts p. 46 3 Image editor 2 Missed calls p. 47 4 Bluetooth 3 Dialled calls p. 47 5 Java world 4 Received calls p.

  • Page 8: Unpack

    • Travel adapter • Battery • User’s Guide You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. • The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider.

  • Page 9: Get Started

    Get started First steps to operating your phone SIM card information When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services. Install and charge the phone Remove the battery cover.

  • Page 10: Low Battery Indicator

    Get started Plug the travel adapter into the phone. Plug the adapter into a standard AC power outlet. When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter from the power outlet. Remove the adapter from the phone.

  • Page 11: Keys And Display

    Key Lock mode When you press and hold [HOLD], the key lock feature locks the exposed keys to prevent accidental key presses from affecting phone operations. To unlock the keypad, press [HOLD] twice. Offline mode You can switch the phone to Offline mode, in which the phone functions requiring network connection are deactivated.
  • Page 12 Get started Press and hold to switch the phone on and off. End a call. In Menu mode, cancel input and return the phone to Idle mode. Adjust the phone volume. In Idle mode, adjust the key tone volume. In Menu mode, scroll through the menu options.
  • Page 13 SOS message feature active p. 93 Alarm set p. 100 New text message New multimedia message New e-mail New voicemail One of the message Inboxes is full Call diverting feature active p. 123 Bluetooth active p. 62 Syncshronised with a PC GPRS network EDGE network Home zone, if registered for...

  • Page 14: Access Menu Functions

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

  • Page 15: Use The Stylus Pen

    By pressing the soft keys and Navigation keys: 1. Press a desired soft key. 2. Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option. 3. Choose <Select> or press ] to confirm the function displayed or option highlighted.

  • Page 16: Customise Your Phone

    Get started 3. Use the stylus pen, holding it as you would with a pen or pencil. • Always use a Samsung authorised stylus pen for tapping or for making strokes on the phone screen. Never use an actual pen, pencil, or other sharp object to write on the phone screen as this will scratch the screen.
  • Page 17 You can set wallpaper for the Idle mode idle screen on the display. wallpaper 1. In Idle mode, select <Menu> → Settings → Display settings → Wallpaper → Wallpaper. 2. Select an image category. 3. Select an image. 4. Select <Save>. You can change the colour for Menu the display components, such...
  • Page 18 Get started You can set up a menu for your Shortcut own favourite menu items. icons To set a shortcut item: 1. In Idle mode, select <Menu> → Settings → Phone settings → Idle shortcuts. 2. Select an item. 3. Select <Save>. To access a shortcut item: In Idle mode, select the desired item.

  • Page 19: Make/Answer Calls

    5. Select Phone Lock. Phone lock 6. Select Enable. 7. Enter the password and select <OK>. Make/Answer calls 1. In Idle mode, select Make a call 2. Enter an area code and phone number. 3. Tap or press [ 4. To end the call, press [ 1.

  • Page 20: Step Outside The Phone

    Step outside the phone Begin with your camera, the web, and other special features Use the camera 1. In Idle mode, press and Take a hold [Camera] to turn on photo the camera. 2. Aim the lens at the subject and make any desired adjustments.

  • Page 21: Play Music Files

    Copy music • Download from the wireless files to the p. 69 phone • Download from a computer using Samsung PC studio Samsung PC studio User’s guide • Receive via Bluetooth p. 64 • Copy to a memory card and...

  • Page 22: Browse The Web

    Step outside the phone • Left: moves back to the previous file. Moves backward in a file when held down. • Right: skips to the next file. Skips forward in a file when held down. • / : adjusts the volume.

  • Page 23: Use Phonebook

    Use Phonebook To the phone’s memory: Add a 1. In Idle mode, select contact 2. Enter a phone number and press [ 3. Select Phone → New → a number type. 4. Specify the contact information: Last name, First name, Mobile, Home, Office, Fax, Other, Email, Graphic ID, Ringtone, Group, Anniversary, and...

  • Page 24: Send Messages

    Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, select Create and <Menu> → Phonebook → send a My namecard. name card 2. Specify your contact information. 3. Select <Save> to save the name card. 4. To send the name card, select <Options>...
  • Page 25 1. In Idle mode, select Send a <Menu> → Messages → multimedia Create new message → message Multimedia message. (MMS) 2. Select Subject. 3. Enter the message subject and press [ 4. Select Image or video or Music or sound. 5.

  • Page 26: View Messages

    Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, select Send an <Menu> → Messages → e-mail Create new message → Email. 2. Select Subject. 3. Enter the e-mail subject and press [ 4. Select Message. 5. Enter the e-mail text and press [ 6.
  • Page 27 When a notification appears: View a 1. Select <View>. multimedia message 2. Select the message from the Inbox. From the Inbox: 1. In Idle mode, select <Menu> → Messages → My messages → Inbox. 2. Select the MMS message 1. In Idle mode, select View an <Menu>...

  • Page 28: Send An Sos Message

    Step outside the phone Send an SOS message You can send an SOS message to your family or friends for help in an emergency. 1. In Idle mode, select Set up SOS <Menu> → Messages → message SOS message. options 2.
  • Page 29 1. In Idle mode, select Search for <Menu> → Applications and pair → Bluetooth → My with a devices → Search new Bluetooth device. device 2. Select a device. 3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and select <OK>.

  • Page 30: Watch The Phone Display On A Tv

    Step outside the phone 1. When a device attempts to Receive access your phone, select data <Yes> to permit the connection. 2. If necessary, select <Yes> to confirm that you are willing to receive. Watch the phone display on a TV You can view the display of your phone on a TV screen by connecting the phone and TV with a TV out cable.

  • Page 31: Use A Memory Card

    1. With the TV switched on, Transfer connect your phone to the phone TV with a TV out cable, as display to shown. a TV 2. Switch the TV to External Input mode. The display switches to TV Out mode and you can view the phone’s display on the TV screen.
  • Page 32 Step outside the phone • Do not subject memory Important cards to strong shocks. memory • Do not touch memory card card terminals with your fingers information or metal objects. If dirty, (continued) wipe the card with a soft cloth. •...
  • Page 33 Using a card adapter and a Use a card USB card reader/writer, you adapter can read the card on a PC. 1. Insert a memory card into a card adapter, and then the adapter into a card reader/writer. 2. Plug the USB connecter of the card reader/writer into the USB port on your PC.

  • Page 34: Enter Text

    Enter text Handwriting, Keypad, and Keyboard modes You can enter text in some features such as Messages, Phonebook, or Planner, using Pinyin, mode for Chinese, and English word and ABC modes for English. You can also use 123 mode and Symbol mode. Changing the text input mode Example: Entering a message 1.

  • Page 35: Entering A Word

    Entering a word 1. Select an input mode from the screen. Location 2. Write a character at a time on the Pen stroke field. Function Text input field Clear the last input. Enter a space. Enter a Chinese letter. Enter an English letter. Enter a number or symbol.
  • Page 36 Enter text 3. Tap one of the choices to enter it into text. Other Handwriting mode operations • Draw the space stroke as shown to enter a space. • Draw the backspace stroke as shown to delete a character. Sequences of pen strokes When you use the English alphabet, numbers, and symbols, refer to the following tables to enter strokes in the correct order.

  • Page 37: Using Abc Mode

    Numbers Symbols Using Keypad mode You can enter text by pressing the alphanumeric keys on the phone, labelled with the Chinese strokes and alphabet. Using ABC mode 1. Select from the screen to switch to ABC mode. Switch between AB mode and English word mode.
  • Page 38 Enter text 2. Tap the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the screen. Using English word mode This mode allows you to enter English by using T9 technology. T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes.

  • Page 39: Using Chinese Pinyin Mode

    Using Chinese Pinyin mode Pinyin is a system to enter Chinese words by spelling them phonetically (how they sound) using the Latin alphabet. With the Pinyin input method, you can enter Chinese characters by keying in the Pinyin string. 1. Select from the screen to switch to Pinyin mode.
  • Page 40 Enter text Entering strokes and characters in Stroke mode 1. Select from the screen to switch to Stroke mode. Location Function Text input field Clear the last input. Enter a space. Switch between Chines Simplified Stroke mode and Chines Traditional Stroke mode. Enter an English letter.
  • Page 41 2. Select the keys corresponding to a character’s component strokes. Select keys in the order that you would write the strokes, using one press per stroke. If you are uncertain of the stroke order, tap 6 in place of each questionable stroke. Continue entering strokes until the character displays.
  • Page 42 Enter text Using Keyboard mode You can select either the alphabetic, numeric, or symbolic keyboard.To enter characters using the onscreen keyboard, just tap the one you want on the keyboard. 1. Select an input mode from the screen. Location 2. Enter the word you want. 3.

  • Page 43: Call Functions

    Call functions Advanced calling features Making a call 1. In Idle mode, select 2. Enter an area code and phone number. • Select or press [C] to clear the last digit or tap and hold hold [C] to clear the whole display. You can move the cursor to edit an incorrect digit.

  • Page 44: Answering A Call

    Call functions 1. In Idle mode, select 2. Enter the location number for the phone number you want and select 3. Scroll through other numbers, if necessary. 4. Select <Dial> or press [ number you want. Answering a call When you receive a call, the phone rings and displays the incoming call image.

  • Page 45: Options During A Call

    Press redial the last call the button and then press and hold it again. answer a call the button and hold. end a call the button and hold. Options during a call You can access a number of functions during a call.

  • Page 46: Using In-Call Options

    Call functions 1. Press [ ] to answer the call. The first call is automatically put on hold. 2. Select <Swap> to switch between the calls. Using the speakerphone feature Use the speakerphone feature to talk and listen with the phone a short distance away. Press [ ] to activate the speakerphone feature.
  • Page 47 This option is helpful for entering a password or an account number when you call an automated system, like a banking service. • Message: read an incoming message and send a new message. p. 74 • Join: set up a multi-party call by adding a caller on hold to a currently active call.

  • Page 48: Menu Functions

    Menu functions All menu options listed Call log (Menu 1) Use this menu to view the calls you have dialled, received, or missed, and the length of the calls. You can also check the cost of your calls, if the SIM card supports this function. To access this menu, select <Menu>...

  • Page 49: Missed Calls

    Missed calls (Menu 1.2) This menu displays the most recent received calls that you did not answer. Dialled calls (Menu 1.3) This menu displays the most recent calls you have dialled. Received calls (Menu 1.4) This menu displays the most recent calls you have received.

  • Page 50: Call Time

    Menu functions Call time (Menu 1.7) This menu displays the time log for calls made and received. The actual time invoiced by your service provider will vary. • Last call time: check the length of your last call. • Total sent: check the total length of all the calls you have dialled.

  • Page 51: Phonebook

    Phonebook (Menu 2) You can store phone contacts on your SIM card and in your phone’s memory. The SIM card and phone’s memory are physically separate, but they are used as a single entity called Phonebook. To access this menu, select <Menu> in Idle mode →...

  • Page 52: Fdn Contacts

    Menu functions FDN contacts (Menu 2.2) Use this menu to create a list of contacts to be used in FDN (Fixed Dialling Number) mode, in which the phone allows outgoing calls only to the specified phone numbers, if your SIM card supports this feature.

  • Page 53: Group

    • Email: assign an e-mail address. You can set domain name extensions and retrieve one by selecting <Options> Common address. • Graphic ID: assign a caller ID image to alert you to a call from the person. • Ringtone: assign a ringtone to alert you to a call from the person.

  • Page 54: Speed Dial

    Menu functions 3. Select the contacts you want. 4. Select <Options> → Add. Managing caller groups While viewing the group list, select <Options> to access the following options: • View: display the members of the selected group. • Add: add a new group. •...

  • Page 55: My Namecard

    • View: check the name and number assigned to the key. • Change: assign a different number to a key. • Remove: clear the speed dial setting for a key. Dialling speed dial numbers 1. In Idle mode, select 2. Tap 3.

  • Page 56: Management

    Menu functions Changes made here do not affect the actual subscriber numbers on your SIM card. Management (Menu 2.8) Use this menu to manage contacts in Phonebook. • Save new contacts to: select a default memory location for saving contacts. If you select Always ask, the phone will ask you to select a memory location each time you save a number.

  • Page 57: Music Player

    Use the following methods to save music files to your phone: • Download from the wireless web • Download from a computer using the Samsung PC Studio programme PC Studio User’s Guide • Receive via an active Bluetooth connection p. 64 •...
  • Page 58 Menu functions During playback, use the following keys or icons: Key/Icon Function Pauses playback. Resumes playback. Sets the music player to play tracks in random order. Change the repeat mode. ( Off, : Repeat 1, all) Accesses the current play list. Left Moves back to the previous file.
  • Page 59 • Open playlist: access the current play list or album list. • Remove from playlist: remove the selected file from the play list. • Send via: send the current file via MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth. • Set as: set the file as your ringtone, as a ringtone for a Phonebook entry, or as an alarm tone.

  • Page 60: Voice Recorder

    Menu functions • Copy to: copy the selected file to another music album. • Remove: remove the selected file or all files from the play list. • Details: access the file properties. Voice recorder (Menu 3.2) Use this menu to record voice memos. A voice memo can be up to one hour long.
  • Page 61 Key/Icon Function Resumes playback Switch to Record mode. Left Moves backward in a file. Right Skips forward in a file. Adjusts the volume. Down Stops playback. Using voice recorder options From the voice recorder screen, select <Options> to access the following options: •...

  • Page 62: Image Editor

    Menu functions Image editor (Menu 3.3) Use this menu to edit your photos using various editing tools. Applying an effect 1. Select <Options> → New image → Open or Take a photo. 2. Select a photo or take a new photo. 3.
  • Page 63 2. Select <Load>, or select <Options> → Load. 3. Select <Options> → Transform → an option. • Rotate: rotate the photo 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise. • Flip: flip the photo. • Crop: crop a desired portion of the photo. After selecting a diagram for cropping, you can change the size of the diagram by dragging the resize icon (...

  • Page 64: Bluetooth

    Menu functions Bluetooth (Menu 3.4) Using Bluetooth wireless, you can connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or control the phone remotely. Bluetooth technology allows free wireless connections between all Bluetooth-compliant devices within a range of 10 metres. Since the devices communicate using radio waves, they do not need to be in line of sight to each other.

  • Page 65: Bluetooth Device

    Searching for and pairing with a Bluetooth device 1. From the Bluetooth menu, select My devices. 2. Select Search new device. After searching, a list of devices to which you can connect displays. The following icons indicate the kind of device: •...

  • Page 66: Java World

    Menu functions • Browse files: search for data from the device and import data directly to your phone. • Service list: access the Bluetooth service list of the device. • Rename: rename the paired device. • Authorise device/Unauthorise device: determine whether or not the phone asks you to permit connection when other devices try to connect to your phone.
  • Page 67 Playing a game Select a game from the game list and follow the onscreen instructions. The procedure may differ from game to game. Using Java application options From the application list, select <Options> to access the following options: • Start: launch the selected application. •...

  • Page 68: Dictionary

    Menu functions When the proxy is set to Disable: - DNS1: enter the primary address. - DNS2: enter the secondary address. Dictionary (Menu 3.6) Your phone provides you with an English- Chinese/Chinese-English dictionary. Use this menu to search for words. Looking up a word 1.

  • Page 69: Penmemo

    3. Enter the word for the meaning displayed on the screen. 4. Select <Options> and select Answer. While testing, select <Options> to access the following options: • Answer: check the correct answer. • Show answer: show the correct answer. • Next: skip to the next question. •...
  • Page 70 Menu functions Icons Function Cancels your last action. Deletes the last 10 strokes of the sketch memo when held down. Opens the memo list. 3. When you have finished, select Using PenMemo options While creating a memo, select <Options> to the following options: •...

  • Page 71: Sim-At

    While viewing a memo, select <Options> to access the following options: • View: return to the view screen. • Edit: edit the memo. • Create: create a new memo. • Delete: delete the selected memo or all memos. • Rename: change the file name. •...
  • Page 72 Menu functions Navigating the web browser Press scroll through [Up] or [Down]. browser items select a browser < item return to the <Back> or [C]. previous page return to the and hold [C]. homepage Using browser options 1. Select 2. Select one of the following browser options: •...

  • Page 73: Fun Club

    ] to end the network connection and exit the browser. Fun club (Menu 4.2) Use this menu to access Samsung Fun Cub, the preset web site providing Samsung mobile phone users with attractive download services of updated ringtones and wallpapers.

  • Page 74: Enter Url

    Menu functions Accessing a bookmarked page Selecting a bookmark item launches the web browser and access the associated web page. Using bookmark options After saving an item, select <Options> to access the following options: • Open: access the website. • Edit: edit the address and name of the bookmark.
  • Page 75 • Proxy: activate or deactivate the proxy server. • GPRS settings: customise the GPRS network settings: When the proxy is set to Enable: Proxy IP: enter the web gateway address. Proxy port: enter the port number. APN: enter the access point name of the GPRS network gateway.

  • Page 76: Current Profile

    Menu functions Current profile (Menu 4.7) Use this menu to activate one of the proxy servers you have set up. Messages (Menu 5) Use the Messages menu to send and receive short messages, multimedia messages, and e-mails. You can also access push messages and broadcast messages.
  • Page 77 4. Select <Options> → Send to send the message. Using options while composing an SMS message While composing a message, select <Options> to access the following options: • Send only: just send the message. • Save and send: send the message and then save it in the Sentbox folder.
  • Page 78 Menu functions 2. Enter the message subject and press [ 3. Select the Image or video line. 4. Select Add image or Add video and add an image or a video clip. • The maximum size allowed for a message can differ, depending on your service provider.
  • Page 79 • Edit: edit the subject or text. • Change image/Change video/Change music/Change sound: replace an added item. • Preview: view the message as it will be shown on the recipient’s phone. • View: open the selected attachment. • Send: send the message. •...
  • Page 80 Menu functions 6. Add media files, document files stored in the Other files folder, Phonebook entries as name cards, or calender data as data format attachments. Depending on the file type or DRM (Digital Rights Management) system, some files may not be able to be forwarded. 7.

  • Page 81: My Messages

    • Remove subject/Remove message/ Remove: clear the subject or text, or attachment. • Remove all attachments: delete all attachments. My messages (Menu 5.2) Use this menu to access messages you have received, sent, or have failed in sending. Inbox (Menu 5.2.1) This folder stores all of the messages you have received, except for e-mails.
  • Page 82 Menu functions • Move to phone/Move to SIM: move the message between the SIM card and the phone’s memory. • Add to block list: add the sender’s number to the Block list. • Cut address: extract URL addresses, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message.
  • Page 83 • Lock/Unlock: lock the message to prevent it from being deleted, or unlock the message. • Details: access the message properties. Push messages • Open URL: connect to the URL address specified in the message. • Delete: delete the message. •...
  • Page 84 Menu functions While viewing a message, select <Options> to access the following options: • View/Play: open the selected file. Attached files from the Other files folder cannot be opened in your phone. • Save to My files: save the selected file. •...
  • Page 85 • Move to phone/Move to SIM: move the message between the SIM card and the phone’s memory. • Print via Bluetooth: print the message by connecting the phone to a printer via Bluetooth. Some printers may not be compatible with the phone.

  • Page 86: Templates

    Menu functions • Retrieve: retrieve the body of the e-mail from the e-mail server. • View/Play: open the selected file. Attached files from the Other files folder cannot be opened in your phone. • Save to My files: save the selected file. •...
  • Page 87 Text template (Menu 5.3.1) You can create SMS templates with the sentences you use frequently so that you can retrieve and insert them when composing an SMS message. Creating a template 1. Select an empty location. 2. Enter a message and press [ Using template options From the template list, select <Options>...

  • Page 88: Delete All

    Menu functions • Delete: delete the selected template or all templates. You cannot delete the embedded templates. Delete all (Menu 5.4) Use this menu to delete all messages in each message type at once. 1. Select the message folders you want. 2.

  • Page 89: Messages (Continued)

    • Block number: specify phone numbers from which you want to reject. Multimedia messages (Menu 5.5.2) You can configure MMS settings. • Sending options: set up the options for sending MMS messages: Request delivery receipt: set the network to inform you when your messages have been delivered.
  • Page 90 Menu functions - Manual: the phone displays notifications. Use the Retrieve option to manually download new messages. • Multimedia message profile: set up an MMS profile and select a profile to be used. Current profile: select a profile. Profile settings: configure MMS profiles using different MMS servers: - Profile name: assign a name to the MMS profile.
  • Page 91 • Block number: set the Block number list to reject MMS messages from specific phone numbers. Numbers specified here are also included in the SMS Block number list. • Message class: select the type of message content you will add or the message size. Text only: you can add only text of up to 30 Small imaging: you can add any type of item, except for video, of up to 30 KB.
  • Page 92 Menu functions Request read receipt: send a read-reply request for a reply along with e-mails. Priority: select the priority level of your e-mail. Add signature: attach your name, phone number, or a simple memo to e-mails. Edit name: edit the name in your signature. Edit telephone number: edit the phone number in your signature.
  • Page 93 Select <Create>, or select <Options> → Create, if one has already been saved. - In use: select this option to use the account and to display the account in Email inbox. - Account name: enter a name for the currently selected account. To access the following options, select <Options>...
  • Page 94 Menu functions - APOP login: connect to the server by using the APOP login scheme when this option is selected. - Secure connection (POP3): use a secure connection for the e-mail service. When the protocol type is IMAP4: - IMAP4 server: enter the IP address or host name of the server that receives your e-mail.

  • Page 95: Sos Message

    Push messages (Menu 5.5.4) You can change the settings for receiving push messages from the wireless web server. • Receive: set how your phone receives push messages. • Service centre: enter the address of the server from which you want to receive push messages, when the Receive option is set to Text message-C specific.

  • Page 96: Broadcast Messages

    Menu functions Broadcast messages (Menu 5.7) The broadcast service delivers short messages on various topics such as the weather or traffic. Use this menu to change the settings for the service and to access broadcast messages. • Read: open received messages. All broadcast messages are stored in the Temporary folder and will be deleted when you turn the phone off.

  • Page 97: Images

    Images (Menu 6.1) This menu displays photos you have taken and images you have downloaded, received in messages, or imported from your computer. Viewing an image 1. Select an image folder. 2. Select an image. Viewing a slide show You can view your images as a slide show. 1.

  • Page 98: Videos

    Menu functions • Slide show: view all image as a slide show. • Bluetooth visibility: share the file with other Bluetooth devices. • Print via: print the image by connecting the phone to a printer via Bluetooth or USB. • To print via USB, you first need to set the USB mode to Pictbridge.

  • Page 99: Music

    Key/Icon Function Adjusts the volume. /right Returns to the previous screen. soft key Down Stops playback. After playback, select < > to access the following options: • Play: play the selected file. • Send via: send the selected file via MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth.

  • Page 100: Sounds

    Menu functions Sounds (Menu 6.4) This menu displays the voice memos you have recorded, and sound files you have downloaded, received in messages, or imported from your computer. Playing a sound clip 1. Select a sound folder. 2. Select a sound clip. For a voice memo, see Voice recorder.

  • Page 101: Other Files

    Other files (Menu 6.5) Files that you have received but which are not supported by your phone are stored in this folder. You cannot open these files on the phone. From the file list, select <Options> to access the following options: •...

  • Page 102: Memory Status

    Menu functions • Your phone is preset to use FAT16-formatted memory cards. If you insert a FAT32- formatted memory card, the phone will ask you to reformat the memory card. If you do not, you will not be able to access the card from the phone.

  • Page 103: Calendar

    • Alarm: activate the alarm. • Alarm time: enter the time for the alarm to ring. • AM/PM: set AM or PM in 12-hour time format. • Alarm day: select the days on which you want the alarm to sound. If you select Once only, the alarm sounds at the specified time and then is deactivated.
  • Page 104 Menu functions Creating an item You can store appointments, anniversaries, tasks, and miscellaneous items on the calendar. More than one item per day can be stored. Entering an appointment or a miscellaneous item 1. Select a date on the calendar. 2.
  • Page 105 3. Enter information or change the settings: • Occasion: enter information about the anniversary. • Date: enter the date. • Alarm: select to set an alarm for the anniversary. • before: set how long before the anniversary the alarm is to alert you. •...
  • Page 106 Menu functions Consulting the calendar Once you have created items, the item icons and the number of items for a specific day appears at the bottom of the calendar. • Appointments • Anniversaries • Tasks • Miscellaneous items Viewing an item 1.
  • Page 107 • Go to: select today’s date or enter a specific date. • Event list: sort items by the type of item. • Delete: delete items stored on the calendar by using various deleting options. • Settings: change the default settings for the calendar: Starting day: select which day of the week the calendar starts with.

  • Page 108: Memo

    Menu functions Memo (Menu 7.3) You can create a list of memos. Creating a memo 1. Select <Options> → Create. 2. Enter the memo contents and press [ Viewing a memo Select a memo from the list. While viewing a memo, select <Options> to access the following options: •...

  • Page 109: Calculator

    Calculator Menu 7.5) Use this menu to perform arithmetic functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. 1. Enter the first number. You can use a decimal point or a bracket, use additional arithmetic functions, and switch to the Converter screen by selecting <Options>.

  • Page 110: Timer

    Menu functions Using converter options Select <Options> to access the following options: • Clear: clear the current values. • Reverse: reverse the conversion. Timer (Menu 7.7) Use this menu to set a period of time for the phone to count down. The phone sounds an alarm when the specified period of time expires.

  • Page 111: Camera

    Camera (Menu 8) You can use the camera module embedded in your phone to take photos and record videos. To access this menu, select <Menu> in Idle mode → Camera, or press [Camera]. • Do not take photos of people without their permission.
  • Page 112 Menu functions use photo options send the photo via MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth delete the photo return to Capture mode <Back>. Using camera options in Capture mode In Capture mode, select < following options: • Record video: switch to Record mode. •...
  • Page 113 - Scene program: set whether or not to use Night shot mode. - Exposure metering: select a method to determine the exposure of an image, based on a specific area of the image. - White balance: adjust the colour temperature of the camera, depending on the current lighting conditions.
  • Page 114 Menu functions Icon Function Sets the timer Changes the shooting mode. Changes the image size. Changes the image quality setting. Changes the white balance. Changes the ISO setting. Using photo options After saving a photo, select <Options> to access the following options: •...

  • Page 115: Record Video

    • Details: access the file properties. Record video (Menu 8.2) You can record a video of whatever is displayed on the camera screen. Recording a video 1. Access the Record video menu to turn on the camera and switch the display to Record mode.
  • Page 116 Menu functions • Take a photo: switch to Capture mode. • Effects: change the colour tone or apply a special effect. • Timer: set a time delay before the camera starts recording a video. • Go to My video clips: access the My video clips folder.

  • Page 117: Go To My Photos

    Icon Function Switches to Capture mode. Change the video recording mode. Mutes or unmutes audio Sets the timer Switches to Night shot mode. Changes the frame size. Changes the image quality setting. Changes the white balance. Using video options After saving a video clip, select < access the following options: •...

  • Page 118: Settings

    Menu functions Settings (Menu 9) The Settings menu provides you with various setting options to customise the phone to your preferences and needs. You can also reset the settings to their default values. To access this menu, select <Menu> in Idle mode →...
  • Page 119 • Fuzzy pinyin pairs: select Fuzzy pinyin pairs so that you can easily enter characters that are similar to their phonetic spelling. Greeting message (Menu 9.2.2) Use this menu to enter the greeting that is displayed briefly when the phone is switched Shortcuts (Menu 9.2.3) You can use the Navigation keys as shortcut...
  • Page 120 Menu functions Volume key (Menu 9.2.5) Use this menu to change the volume key settings. • Volume key function: set whether the phone mutes the call ringer or rejects a call if you press and hold [ / ] when a call comes in.

  • Page 121: Display Settings

    Offline mode (Menu 9.2.8) Use this menu to switch the phone to Offline mode, or back to Online mode. Display settings (Menu 9.3) Use this menu to change settings for the display and light. Wallpaper (Menu 9.3.1) You can change the settings for the background image.

  • Page 122: Sound Settings

    Menu functions Dialling display (Menu 9.3.5) Use this menu to customise the settings for numbers entered and the background colour of the display while dialling. Show caller ID (Menu 9.3.6) Use this menu to set whether the phone displays the caller's information when a call comes in.
  • Page 123 • Alert type: specify how you are informed when a message comes in. • Tone: select one of the several message tones. • Repetition: specify how often the phone informs you of a new message. Touch tone (Menu 9.4.4) Use this menu to select the melody that the phone sounds when you touch the screen.

  • Page 124: Touch Settings

    Menu functions Touch settings (Menu 9.5) Use this menu to change the setting for using the touch screen. Calibration (Menu 9.5.1) You can calibrate your phone's touch screen. When you turn on the phone for the first time or if the screen does not recognise your touches or reacts incorrectly to your touches, you need to recalibrate the phone.

  • Page 125: Network Services

    Keypad light (Menu 9.6.2) You can set how the phone controls the use of the keypad light. • Any time: the keypad light is always used. • Night time: the keypad light is used only between 5:00 PM and 9:00 AM. •...
  • Page 126 Menu functions 6. If you selected No reply, move to the Sec line and select the length of time the network delays before diverting a call. Call barring (Menu 9.7.2) This network service allows you to restrict your calls. 1. Select a call barring option: •...
  • Page 127 2. Select Activate. To deactivate call waiting, select Deactivate. Network selection (Menu 9.7.4) This network service allows you to manually select the network to be used while roaming outside of your home area, or to let the network be chosen automatically. You can select a network other than your home network only if there is a valid roaming agreement between the two.

  • Page 128: Security

    Menu functions The country where you purchased your phone determines the default band that it uses. When you travel abroad, you must remember to change to an appropriate band. Security (Menu 9.8) Use this menu to protect the phone against unauthorised use by managing the several access codes of your phone and SIM card.

  • Page 129: Memory Status

    Privacy (Menu 9.8.5) Use this menu to lock access to call logs, Phonebook, or your media contents, including messages, media files, and document files. 1. Select the items to lock. 2. Select <Save> to lock the marked items. 3. Enter the phone password and select <OK>. To access a locked item, you need to enter the phone password.

  • Page 130: Solve Problems

    Reset settings (Menu 9.10) Use this menu to reset the phone settings, display settings, sound settings, and light settings individually. 1. Select the setting categories to be reset. 2. Select <Reset> to reset the marked items → <Yes>. 3. Enter the phone password and select <OK>. The password is preset to 00000000.
  • Page 131 • The PIN check feature is enabled. Every time the phone is switched on, the PIN has to be entered. To disable this feature, use the PIN check menu. “Enter PUK” • The PIN code has been entered incorrectly three times, and the SIM card is now blocked.
  • Page 132 If the above guidelines do not help you to solve the problem, take note of: • The model and serial numbers of your phone • Your warranty details ) to • A clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales service.

  • Page 133: Health And Safety Information

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

  • Page 134: Precautions When Using Batteries

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

  • Page 135: Operating Environment

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

  • Page 136: Electronic Devices

    Health and safety information Electronic devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a wireless phone and a...

  • Page 137: Posted Facilities

    Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. Posted facilities Switch off your phone in any facility where posted notices require you to do so.

  • Page 138: Other Important Safety Information

    Health and safety information Emergency calls This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless, and landline networks as well as user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential communications like medical emergencies.

  • Page 139: Care And Maintenance

    • For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Improperly installed wireless equipment could result in serious injury if the air bag inflates.
  • Page 140 Health and safety information • Do not store the phone in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt certain plastics. • Do not store the phone in cold areas. When the phone warms up to its normal operating temperature, moisture can form inside the phone, which may damage the phone’s...
  • Page 141 • If the phone, battery, charger, or any accessory is not working properly, take it to your nearest qualified service facility. The personnel there will assist you, and if necessary, arrange for service.
  • Page 142 this guide may not match your phone exactly. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide. World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-11896A English. 09/2006. Rev. 1.0...

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