Page 1 * Some of the contents of this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider. Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-06229A World Wide Web English. 11/2004. Rev 1.0 http://www.samsungmobile.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Important safety precautions......7 Unpacking ............9 Your phone............. 10 Phone layout ............10 Display..............13 Service light............16 Camera ..............17 Getting started ..........18 Installing the SIM card ..........18 Charging the battery ..........20 Switching the phone on or off........22 Call functions ..........
Page 4 Contents Entering text ..........45 Changing the text input mode ........46 Using T9 mode ............47 Using arabic mode ........... 49 Using alphabet mode..........49 Using number mode ..........51 Using symbol mode..........51 Options during a call ........52 Putting a call on hold..........
Page 5 Contents Sound settings ..........83 Ringtone ..........83 (Menu 4.1) Ring volume ..........83 (Menu 4.2) Alert type ..........84 (Menu 4.3) Keypad tone ..........84 (Menu 4.4) Message tone .......... 85 (Menu 4.5) Folder tone ..........86 (Menu 4.6) Power on/off ..........
Page 6 Contents Phone settings ..........148 Activate infrared ........148 (Menu 9.1) Display settings ........149 (Menu 9.2) Greeting message ........151 (Menu 9.3) Own number .......... 152 (Menu 9.4) Language ..........152 (Menu 9.5) Security ..........152 (Menu 9.6) Extra settings ........
Page 7: Important Safety Precautions
Important safety precautions Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. Road safety at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Switching off when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Page 8: Emergency Call
Keep the phone and all its parts including accessories out of the reach of small children. Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous. Qualified service Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.
Page 9: Unpacking
Handset Travel adapter Battery User’s manual You can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local Samsung dealer: • Standard/extended batteries• Straight headset • Simple handsfree car kit • Battery charger • Travel adapter • PC data link kit...
Page 10: Your Phone
Your phone Phone layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Earpiece Display Navigation (Up/ Down/Left/Right) keys WAP browser/ confirm key Soft key (right) Volume/menu browse keys Power on/off/ menu exit key Soft key (left) IrDA port Dial key Cancel/ Alphanumeric...
Page 11: Key Description
Your phone Key(s) Description In Menu mode, scrolls through the menu options and Phonebook. In Idle mode, the Up key allows you to access the Camera menu and the Down key to access your favourite menu option directly. For further details about shortcuts, see page 157.
Page 12 Your phone Key(s) Description (continued) Ends a call. Also switches the phone on and off when held down. In Menu mode, cancels your input and returns the phone to Idle mode. In Idle mode, accesses your voice mail when held down. Enters numbers, letters, and some special characters.
Page 13: Display
Your phone Display Display Layout The display has three areas: Icons Text and graphics area Soft key function Menu Phonebook indicators Area Description First line Displays various icons. See page 14. Middle lines Displays messages, instructions, and any information that you enter, such as the number you are dialling.
Page 14: Icon Description
Your phone Icons Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when you are out of your service area. When it displays, you cannot make or receive a call.
Page 15 Your phone Icon Description (continued) Appears when the IrDA port is active. For details, see page 148. Appears when Mute mode is active. Shows the level of your battery. The more bars you see, the more power you have remaining. Backlight The backlight illuminates the display and the keypad.
Page 16: Service Light
Your phone External display Your phone has an external display on the front of your phone. It indicates when you have an incoming call or a message. It also alerts you at a specified time when you have set an alarm. The backlight turns on and the corresponding icon appears on the external display.
Page 17: Camera
Your phone Camera The camera module on the front of your phone allows you to take a photo and record a video while on the move. For further details about the Camera feature, see page 139.
Page 18: Getting Started
Getting started Installing the SIM card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional services available, and so on. Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card.
Page 19 Getting started 3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket, as shown, so that the card locks into position. Make sure the metal contacts of the card face into the phone. Note: When you need to remove the SIM card, slide it upwards, as shown, and take it out of the socket.
Page 20: Charging The Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A travel adapter comes with your phone for charging the battery. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. The travel adapter allows you to use the phone while the battery is charging, but this causes the phone to charge more slowly.
Page 21: Low Battery Indicator
Getting started 2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. 3. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the phone by pressing the buttons on both sides of the connector and pulling the connector out. Note: You must unplug the adapter before removing the battery from the phone during charging;...
Page 22: Switching The Phone On Or Off
Getting started Switching the phone on or off 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold the key until the phone switches on. 3. If the phone asks you to enter a password, enter a password and press the key. The password is preset to “00000000”...
Page 23: Call Functions
Call functions Making a call When the idle screen displays, enter the area code and phone number, then press the key. Note: When you activate the Auto redial option in the Extra settings menu (Menu 9.7), the phone will automatically redial up to ten times when the person does not answer the call or is already on the phone.
Page 24: Ending A Call
Call functions Ending a call When you want to end your call, briefly press the key or close the phone. Redialling the last number The phone stores the numbers of the calls you’ve dialled, received, or missed, if the call recipient or caller is identified.
Page 25: Adjusting The Volume
Call functions Making a call from phonebook You can store phone numbers that you use regularly in the SIM card or in the phone's memory, which are collectively called Phonebook. Once you have stored numbers in Phonebook, you can dial a number by pressing a few keys or assign your most frequently-used numbers to number keys using the Speed dial feature.
Page 26: Answering A Call
Call functions Answering a call When somebody calls you, the phone rings and displays the incoming call image. The caller’s phone number or name, if stored in Phonebook, displays. 1. If necessary, open the phone. Press the or the Accept soft key to answer the incoming call.
Page 27: Viewing Missed Calls
Call functions Viewing missed calls When you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who called you so that you can call the person back. The number of calls you’ve missed displays on the idle screen immediately after a call is missed.
Page 28: Deleting A Missed Call
Call functions 2. Press the key or Select soft key. 3. Change the number. Press the call the number key. store the number key or Save soft key and enter a name and location. For further details, see page 32. Deleting a missed call 1.
Page 29: Quickly Switching To Silent Mode
Call functions Quickly switching to silent mode Silent mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from making noise, in a theatre for example. In Idle mode, press and hold the key until the “Silent mode” message and the Vibration icon ( display.
Page 30: Selecting Functions And Options
Selecting functions and options Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise it. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed using the two soft keys, . Each menu and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function.
Page 31: Selecting Options
Selecting functions and options Selecting options To view the various functions and options available and to select the one you want: 1. Press the appropriate soft key. 2. To Press the select the: key or Select soft • function displayed key.
Page 32: Phonebook
Phonebook You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names in both your SIM card and your phone’s memory. They are physically separate but are used as a single entity, called Phonebook. Note: Depending on the manufacture of your SIM card, the maximum number of phone numbers the SIM card can store may differ.
Page 33 Phonebook 4. Select a memory location, either SIM or Phone, by pressing the Up or Down key and press the key or Select soft key. Note: When you change phones, any numbers stored in your SIM card memory are automatically available with the new phone, whereas any numbers stored in the phone’s memory will need to be reentered.
Page 34: Storing A Number Using The Phonebook
Phonebook Storing a number using the phonebook menu 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Phonebook soft key. 2. Scroll to Add entry by pressing the Up or Down key and press the key or Select soft key. 3. Select an icon to identify the category of the number to be stored by pressing the Left or Right key, and press the key or Select soft...
Page 35: Using Phonebook Entry Options
Phonebook Using phonebook entry options While accessing any Phonebook entry, press the key or Options soft key to access the options for the entry. The following options are available: Photo caller ID: allows you to assign one of the photos you took using the camera as a caller ID image to be displayed when you receive a call from the selected number.
Page 36 Phonebook Paste: allows you to paste the number into the normal dialling mode. Use this option to dial a number similar to one in Phonebook, such as a different extension in the same office. Use the C key to change the number as required; see page 23 for further details.
Page 37: Searching For And Dialling A Number In Phonebook
Phonebook Searching for and dialling a number in phonebook After storing numbers in Phonebook, you can search for them in two ways; by name and by caller group. Searching for a number by name 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Phonebook soft key.
Page 38: Searching For A Number By Caller Group
Phonebook Searching for a number by caller group 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Phonebook soft key. 2. Scroll to Group search by pressing the Up or Down key and press the key or Select soft key. You are asked to enter a group name. 3.
Page 39: Editing A Caller Group
Phonebook Editing a caller group 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Phonebook soft key. 2. Scroll to Group edit by pressing the Up or Down key and press the key or Select soft key. 3. Scroll through the group list by pressing the Up or Down key.
Page 40: Speed-Dialling
Phonebook Speed-dialling Once you have stored phone numbers in Phonebook, you can set up to eight speed-dial entries and then dial them easily whenever you want, simply by pressing the associated numeric key. Setting up speed-dial entries 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Phonebook soft key.
Page 41 Phonebook 6. Once you have assigned a number to the key, you can use the following options by pressing key or Options soft key: • Change: allows you to assign a different number to the key. • Delete: allows you to clear the setting so that no number is assigned to the key.
Page 42: Deleting All Of The Phonebook Entries
Phonebook Dialling number from the Phone’s memory 1. In Idle mode, press and hold the 0 key. A + appears. 2. Enter the location number of the number you want and press the key. 3. The list of the entries in the phone’s memory appears.
Page 43: Checking The Memory Status
Phonebook 5. Enter the phone password and press the or OK soft key. Note: The password is preset to “00000000” at the factory. To change this password, see page 154. 6. When a confirmation message appears, press key or Yes soft key. To cancel the deletion, press the No soft key.
Page 44: Using The Service Dialling Numbers
Phonebook Using the service dialling numbers You can view the list of Service Dialling Numbers (SDN) assigned by your service provider. These numbers include emergency numbers, directory enquiries and voice mail numbers. 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Phonebook soft key.
Page 45: Entering Text
Entering text When using your phone, you will often need to enter text, such as when storing a name in Phonebook, creating your personal greeting or scheduling events on your calendar. You can enter alphanumeric characters by using your phone’s keypad.
Page 46: Changing The Text Input Mode
Entering text Changing the text input mode When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator on the display. Example: Writing a text message Create 08/09 Options Text input mode indicator To select Press the right soft key...
Page 47: Using T9 Mode
Entering text Using T9 mode T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes. This text input mode is based on a built-in dictionary. To enter a word in T9 mode: 1.
Page 48 Entering text To add a new word into the T9 dictionary: 1. After pressing the keys corresponding to the word you want to add, press the 0 or Down key to display the alternative words. 2. When you press the 0 or Down key at the last alternative word, the display shows Add on the bottom line.
Page 49: Using Arabic Mode
Entering text Using arabic mode You can use the Arabic writing mode. This mode has the same properties as the English writing mode which is explained below. Using alphabet mode Use the 1 to 0 keys to enter your text. 1.
Page 50 Entering text Refer to the table below for further details about available characters: Characters in the order displayed Upper Case Lower Case Space Note: The characters available in Alphabet mode may be different, depending on your country. • To insert a space, press the key.
Page 51: Using Number Mode
Entering text Using number mode Number mode enables you to enter numbers into a text message. Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want to enter. Using symbol mode Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols into a text message. Symbol 08/09 Press the...
Page 52: Options During A Call
Options during a call Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. Putting a call on hold You can place the current call on hold whenever you want. You can make another call while you have a call in progress if your network supports this service.
Page 53: Using The Menu Functions
Options during a call When you have an active call and a call on hold, you may switch between the two calls, changing the one on hold to active and placing the other on hold. To switch between the two calls, simply press the Swap soft key.
Page 54: Switching The Microphone Off (Mute)
Options during a call Switching the microphone off (Mute) You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off so that the other person on the phone cannot hear you. Example: You wish to say something to a person in the room, but do not want the person on the phone to hear you.
Page 55: Muting Or Sending Key Tones
Options during a call Muting or sending key tones These options allow you to turn the key tones off or on. If the Mute keys option is selected, your phone does not transmit the DTMF (Dual Tone Multi- Frequency) tones of the keys, which allows you to press keys without hearing annoying key tones during a call.
Page 56: Searching For A Number In Phonebook
Options during a call Searching for a number in phonebook You can search for a number in Phonebook during a call. 1. Press the key or Options soft key. 2. Press the Down key to highlight the Phonebook option. 3. Press the key or OK soft key.
Page 57: Call Waiting
Options during a call Call waiting You can answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if your network supports this service and you have set the Call waiting menu (Menu 3.3) to Activate; see page 78. You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone.
Page 58 Options during a call 3. To join the first participant to the multi-party call, press the key or Options soft key and select the Join option. Press the key or OK soft key. 4. To add a new person to the multi-party call, call the new person in the normal way and press the key or Options soft key.
Page 59: Dropping One Participant
Options during a call Dropping one participant 1. Press the key or Options soft key and choose the Select one option. Press the key or OK soft key. The list of call participants appears. 2. Highlight a person from the list by pressing the Up or Down key and press the key.
Page 60: Using The Menus
Using the menus The phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor it to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus. The menus and sub-menus can be accessed by scrolling using the Navigation keys or by using the shortcuts.
Page 61: Using Shortcuts
Using the menus Using shortcuts The menu items, such as menus, sub-menus and options, are numbered and can be accessed quickly by using their shortcut numbers. For the main menus, you can access any one of them by pressing the number keys (1 to 9) corresponding to their location on the screen.
Page 62: List Of Menu Functions
Using the menus List of menu functions The following list shows the menu structure and indicates the number assigned to each option and the page where you can find a description of each feature. Note: If you use a SIM AT card that provides additional services, the SIM AT menu displays when you press the Menu soft key to enter Menu mode.
Page 63 Using the menus 3. Network services (see page 74) 3.1 Call diverting 3.1.1 Divert always 3.1.2 Busy 3.1.3 No reply 3.1.4 Unreachable 3.1.5 Cancel all 3.2 Call barring 3.2.1 All outgoing 3.2.2 International 3.2.3 International except to home 3.2.4 All incoming 3.2.5 Incoming while abroad 3.2.6 Cancel all 3.2.7 Change barring password...
Page 64 Using the menus 4. Sound settings (see page 83) 4.1 Ringtone 4.2 Ring volume 4.3 Alert type 4.4 Keypad tone 4.5 Message tone 4.5.1 SMS tone 4.5.2 SMS-CB tone 4.5.3 MMS tone 4.5.4 Repetition 4.6 Folder tone 4.7 Power on/off 4.8 Alert on call 4.9 Extra tones 5.
Page 65 Using the menus 5. Messages (continued) 5.6 Voice mail 5.6.1 Connect to voice server 5.6.2 Voice server number 5.7 Broadcast messages 5.7.1 Read 5.7.2 Receive 5.7.3 Channel list 5.7.4 Language 5.8 Memory status 5.8.1 Text messages 5.8.2 Multimedia messages 6. Funbox (see page 114) 6.1 WAP browser 6.1.1 Home...
Page 66 Using the menus 7. Organiser (see page 126) 7.1 Alarm 7.1.1 Once 7.1.2 Daily 7.1.3 Morning call 7.1.4 Remove alarm 7.1.5 Autopower 7.2 Calendar 7.3 Time & Date 7.3.1 Set time 7.3.2 Set date 7.3.3 World time 7.3.4 Time format 7.3.5 Display options 7.4 Calculator 7.5 To do list...
Page 67 Using the menus 9. Phone settings (see page 148) 9.1 Activate infrared 9.2 Display settings 9.2.1 Wallpaper 9.2.2 Front LCD display 9.2.3 Menu style 9.2.4 Back light 9.2.5 Service light 9.2.6 Graphic logo 9.3 Greeting message 9.4 Own number 9.5 Language 9.6 Security 9.6.1 PIN check 9.6.2 Change PIN...
Page 68: Sim At
SIM AT This menu is available if you use a SIM AT card that provides additional services, such as news, weather, sports, entrainment, and location services. Available services may vary, depending on your service provider’s plans. For further details, see your SIM card instructions or contact your service provider.
Page 69: Call Records
Call records In this menu, you can view the: • calls you missed, received or dialled. • length of your calls. • cost of your calls. Notes: • You can access the numbers in the three types of call records by pressing the key in Idle mode.
Page 70: Received Calls (Menu 2.2)
Call records Received calls (Menu 2.2) This menu lets you view the last 20 numbers of the calls you received. The number or name, if available, displays together with the time and date when the call was received. By pressing the key or Options soft key, you can: •...
Page 71: Delete All (Menu 2.4)
Call records Delete all (Menu 2.4) This menu allows you to delete all of the records in each call record. You can also delete all of your call records at one time. Press the select a call record Up or Down key. To to clear delete all of your call records, select All calls.
Page 72: Call Time (Menu 2.5)
Call records Call time (Menu 2.5) This menu lets you view the timers for calls you made and received. Note: The actual time invoiced for calls by your service provider may vary, depending on network features, rounding-off for billing purposes and so on. The following timers are available: Last call time: length of the last call.
Page 73: Call Costs (Menu 2.6)
Call records Call costs (Menu 2.6) This network feature lets you view the cost of calls. This menu may not be available depending on your SIM card. The following options are available: Last call cost: cost of the last call you made. Total cost: total cost of all calls you made since the cost counter was last reset.
Page 74: Network Services
Network services These menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, if you wish. Call diverting (Menu 3.1) This network service enables incoming calls to be rerouted to a number that you specify. Example: You may wish to divert your business calls to a colleague while you are on holidays.
Page 75 Network services To set your call diverting options: 1. Select a call diverting option by pressing the Up or Down key, and then press the key or Select soft key. 2. Select the type of calls, voice or data, by pressing the Up or Down key, and then press the key or Select soft key.
Page 76: Call Barring (Menu 3.2)
Network services Call barring (Menu 3.2) The call barring network service allows you to restrict your calls. You can use the following options to restrict voice calls and/or data calls: All outgoing: calls cannot be made. International: international calls cannot be made. International except to home: when abroad, calls can be made only to numbers within the current country and to your home country, which is...
Page 77 Network services 4. Enter your call barring password supplied by your service provider. The phone sends your settings to the network and the network’s acknowledgement displays. To deactivate specific call barring settings: 1. Select the call barring option to be deactivated. 2.
Page 78: Call Waiting (Menu 3.3)
Network services Call waiting (Menu 3.3) This network service informs you when someone is trying to reach you during another call. You can specify individual call waiting options for voice calls and/or data calls: To set your call waiting options: 1.
Page 79: Network Selection (Menu 3.4)
Network services Network selection (Menu 3.4) The Network selection feature enables you to automatically or manually select the network used when roaming outside of your home area. Note: You can select a network other than your home network only if there is a valid roaming agreement between the two.
Page 80: Caller Id (Menu 3.5)
Network services Caller ID (Menu 3.5) You can prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called. Note: Some networks do not allow the user to change this setting. The following options are available: Default: the default setting provided by the network is used.
Page 81 Network services Index list: lets you list, add, or delete CUG index numbers. If there is no CUG index stored, you are prompted to add a new index when you select this option. Once you have added a CUG index, the list of current CUG indexes appears.
Page 82 Network services Deactivate: deactivates the CUG function. This menu appears only when the default group is enabled or a CUG index is selected.
Page 83: Sound Settings
Sound settings You can use the Sound settings feature to customise various settings, such as the: • ring melody, volume and type. • sounds made when you press a key, receive a message, open/close the phone or switch your phone on or off. •...
Page 84: Alert Type (Menu 4.3)
Sound settings Alert type (Menu 4.3) This menu allows you to specify how you are to be informed of incoming calls or alarms you set. The following options are available: Light only: the service light flashes; the phone neither rings nor vibrates. Melody: the phone rings using the selected ring tone or alarm melody.
Page 85: Message Tone (Menu 4.5)
Sound settings Message tone (Menu 4.5) This menu allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new message has been received. SMS tone (Menu 4.5.1) The following options are available for alerting you to new SMS messages: Off: the phone does not use an SMS tone.
Page 86: Folder Tone (Menu 4.6)
Sound settings MMS tone (Menu 4.5.3) The following options are available for alerting you to new MMS messages: Off: the phone does not use an MMS tone. Light only: the service light flashes. Vibration: the phone vibrates. Single beep: the phone beeps once. MMS tone x: the phone uses one of several MMS tones.
Page 87: Alert On Call (Menu 4.8)
Sound settings Alert on call (Menu 4.8) This menu allows you to choose whether or not the phone informs you when you receive a new message or when the time for an alarm comes during a call. The following options are available: Off: the phone doesn’t alert you to incoming messages or alarms.
Page 88: Messages
Messages Using the Messages menu, you can use various message features, such as: • short text messages • multimedia messages • WAP push messages • voice mail • cell broadcast messages You can also access online album, mail and messenger services given by your service provider. Text messages (Menu 5.1) Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send...
Page 89 Messages Create (Menu 5.1.1) In this menu, you can write and send text messages. Note: When you add media items to a message, the number of characters you are allowed to enter decrease. Creating a simple text message 1. Create your message. Note: For futher details about entering characters, see page 45 2.
Page 90 Messages 4. If you select a save option, choose the memory location by pressing the Up and Down keys and press the key or OK soft key. 5. Enter a destination number and press the or OK soft key. The message is sent. Note: If the phone fails to send the message, it will ask you if you want to retry.
Page 91 Messages • Add from bookmarks: allows you to add a web page’s address stored in your Bookmarks list. Select one from the list. • Language: allows you to change the language to be used in T9 input mode. Select the language you want to use.
Page 92 Messages While reading a message, you can choose the following options by pressing the key or Options soft key: Delete: allows you to delete the message. Send: allows you to forward the message. For further details about how to send a message, see page 89. Text reply: allows you to send a reply to the sender by sending a text message.
Page 93 Messages Outbox (Menu 5.1.3) This message box is used to store messages that you have sent or will send. When you enter this menu, the list of messages in the box displays with the recipients’ phone numbers or names, if available in your Phonebook. 1.
Page 94 Messages Templates (Menu 5.1.4) Using this menu, you can preset a maximum of five messages that you use most frequently. Select an empty location or the message template you want and press the key or Options soft key. The following options are available: Edit: allows you to write a new message template or edit an existing message template.
Page 95 Messages Setting x (where x is the setting group number): each group has its own sub-menu. Setting name: allows you to give a name to the setting group currently being defined. Service centre: allows you to store or change the number of your message centre, which is required when sending messages.
Page 96: Multimedia Messages (Menu 5.2)
Messages Multimedia messages (Menu 5.2) This menu allows you to use the Multimedia Message Service. Multimedia Message Service (MMS) is a service providing delivery of personal multimedia messages from phone to phone or from phone to e-mail. In addition to the familiar text content, multimedia messages can contain images, video clips, audio clips, and combinations of these things.
Page 97 Messages 2. When Add here highlights, press the key or Options soft key and add the message contents using one of the following options: • Add text: enter the message text and press key or OK soft key. • Add photo: allows you to add a photo you took using the camera on your phone.
Page 98 Messages • Add destination: allows you to enter destination addresses. See steps 6 to 11 on page 99. • Preview: shows your message as it will display on the recipient’s phone. Note: You can add text, an image and a sound once for each page.
Page 99 Messages • Send: allows you to send the message. • Save: saves the message in the Draft (Menu 5.2.4) or Templates (Menu 5.2.5) box for later use. • Settings: allows you to change the message settings. For further details about each setting option, see page 105.
Page 100 Messages 10. To add a destination, press the key or Select soft key when Add destination highlights. Repeat from step 7. If you want to edit the destinations, select one and press the key or Options soft key. You can change or delete it. 11.
Page 101 Messages You can use the following options by pressing key or Options soft key: • Retrieve: retrieves the message from the MMS server. • Delete: deletes the message. • More properties: shows you detailed information about the message. 3. To read the message, press the key.
Page 102 Messages 1. Select a message on the list and press the key or View soft key. The message displays and scrolls to the next page, if it has one, after a specified time; for details about setting the time, see page 105. 2.
Page 103 Messages Forward: allows you to forward the message to another person. When the message contains media contents you have bought on the Internet, forwarding is not available. Save picture: allows you to save an image from the message into your phone. Pictures are stored in the Images folder (Menu 6.4).
Page 104 Messages 2. Press the key or OK soft key to go to the message view screen. Or, the display automatically switches to the screen after a few seconds. 3. To scroll through the message, press the Up or Down key. If the message has more than one page, you can scroll through the pages by using the Left and Right keys.
Page 105 Messages Templates (Menu 5.2.5) This menu stores messages you saved as templates so that you can use them to make new messages. 1. Scroll through the template list using the Up or Down key. 2. When the message template you want highlights, press the key or View soft key.
Page 106 Messages Auto download: you can set whether or not your phone retrieves new incoming messages from the MMS server without notifications. Off: you need to manually download new messages by using the Retrieve option. On: the phone automatically retrieves new messages from the server.
Page 107 Messages MMS profile (Menu 5.2.7) In this menu, you can configure various network settings that are required when you send or receive multimedia messages. Notes: • The last profile you accessed is automatically activated for sending subsequent messages. • If you change the MMS settings without first checking with your service provider, the MMS feature may not work properly.
Page 108: Push Messages (Menu 5.3)
Messages Push messages (Menu 5.3) In this menu, you can receive and access web messages from the server. The following options are available: Inbox: allows you to read the messages received from the web server. Receive: allows you to set whether or not your phone receives web messages.
Page 109: Answer Phone (Menu 5.5)
Messages 3. Press the Delete soft key to delete the marked messages. 4. When a confirmation message displays, press key or Yes soft key to confirm. 5. When the phone asks for confirmation again, press the key or Yes soft key. Answer phone (Menu 5.5) Using this menu, you can use your phone as an...
Page 110 Messages Settings (Menu 5.5.2) You can change the settings for the answering machine feature. The following options are available: Activate: allows you to turn on or off the answering machine feature. Screen Setting: allows you to turn on or off the screening feature, which enables you to listen to a message while a caller is leaving it.
Page 111: Voice Mail (Menu 5.6)
Messages Delete all (Menu 5.5.3) Using this menu, you can delete all of the callers’ messages stored in the Inbox at one time. When a confirmation message appears, press the Yes soft key. Voice mail (Menu 5.6) This menu allows you to access your voice mailbox, if your network supports this service.
Page 112: Broadcast Messages (Menu 5.7)
Messages Broadcast messages (Menu 5.7) This network service allows you to receive text messages on various topics, such as the weather or traffic. Cell Broadcast (CB) messages display as soon as they are received, provided that: • the phone is in Idle mode. •...
Page 113: Memory Status (Menu 5.8)
Messages Edit: use to change the ID and title of an existing channel. Language: allows you to select your preferred language in which to display cell broadcast messages. Please contact your service provider for further details. Memory status (Menu 5.8) You can check the amount of the memory being used and the memory remaining for messages.
Page 114: Funbox
Funbox The Funbox menu contains several fun options. WAP browser (Menu 6.1) Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser to allow you to access and navigate the Wireless Web using your phone. Home (Menu 6.1.1) Selecting this menu connects the phone to the network and loads the homepage of the Wireless Web service provider.
Page 115: Navigating The Wap Browser
Funbox Navigating the WAP browser Press the scroll through and Up or Down key. Press the select browser key, or press the Options items soft key and then choose Select. select a numbered corresponding number key. item return to the C key, or press the Options previous page soft key and then select...
Page 116 Funbox T9 (T9): allows you to enter English characters by pressing one key per letter. In this mode, you can use only the 0 key to display alternative words. To change the case, press the key. Number (1): allows you to enter numbers. Selecting and using browser menu options Various menu options are available when you are using the WAP browser to navigate the Wireless...
Page 117 Funbox Show URL: displays the URL address of the Web page to which you are currently connected. It also enables you to set the current site as the startup home page. Press the set the current key or Options soft key page as your or and select the Save to startup home page...
Page 118 Funbox Bookmarks (Menu 6.1.2) This menu allows you to store up to 16 URL addresses. Using this menu, you can access one of the default web sites or store the address of your favourite web site. To store your favourite web site: 1.
Page 119 Funbox http:// (Menu 6.1.3) This menu allows you to manually enter the URL address of a Web site that you wish to access. For further details about how to enter characters, see page 45. WAP profile (Menu 6.1.4) This menu allows you to set up five proxy servers for the WAP browser.
Page 120 Funbox Password: enter the password required to connect to the GPRS network. APN: enter the access point name used for the address of the GPRS network gateway. When the bearer is set to Data: IP address: enter the WAP gateway address required to connect to the Internet.
Page 121: Games (Menu 6.2)
Funbox Games (Menu 6.2) You can download MIDlets (Java applications that run on mobile phones) from various sources using the WAP Browser and store them in your phone. When you access the Games menu, the list of the default games appears. Once you have downloaded games, they are added to the list.
Page 122 Funbox 3. Press the 5 key or key to confirm your selection. While you are playing a Press the game, to adjust the sound volume Volume keys. stop the game and return C key. to the startup screen exit the game key.
Page 123 Funbox Entering text If you need to enter text while using a MIDlet, you can use the following input modes: Upper-case character mode (A): allows you to enter upper-case English characters. Lower-case character mode (a): allows you to enter lower-case English characters. Number (1): allows you to enter numbers.
Page 124: Sounds (Menu 6.3)
Funbox Sounds (Menu 6.3) In this menu, you can view the list of sounds downloaded from a web server or received in multimedia messages. You can set the downloaded sounds as the current ring tone or send them to other phones. Scroll to the sound you want on the sound list and press the key or Play soft key.
Page 125: Delete All (Menu 6.5)
Funbox Delete all (Menu 6.5) This menu allows you to delete all of the downloaded items in the Games, Sounds and Images folders separately. You can delete all of the items at one time. 1. To Press the select a folder to Up or Down key.
Page 126: Organiser
Organiser The Organiser feature enables you to: • set an alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time, for example, to remind you of an appointment. • view the calendar and organise your schedule. • set the current time and date. •...
Page 127 Organiser To set an alarm: 1. Choose the type of alarm to be set and press the key or Select soft key. 2. Enter the time for the alarm to sound. Note: Your phone is preset to a 12-hour format. To change the format, see page 131.
Page 128: Calendar (Menu 7.2)
Organiser Calendar (Menu 7.2) With the Calendar feature, you can: • consult the calendar and check your memos. • write memos to keep track of your schedule. • set an alarm to act as a reminder. Consulting the calendar When you select the Calendar menu (Menu 7.2), the calendar displays with today’s date highlighted.
Page 129 Organiser 2. Press the key. An empty memo screen displays allowing you to enter your memo. 3. Enter your memo and then press the key or OK soft key. Note: For further details about how to enter characters, see page 45. You are asked if you wish to set an alarm.
Page 130: Viewing A Memo
Organiser Viewing a memo When you select a day on which more than one memo exists, the latest memo for the day displays. In that case, press the Up or Down key to scroll to the previous or next memo. You can use the following options by pressing the key or Options soft key: New: allows you to write a new memo.
Page 131: Time & Date (Menu 7.3)
Organiser Time & Date (Menu 7.3) This menu allows you to change the current time and date displayed. You can also find out what time it is in another part of the world. The following options are available: Set time: allows you to enter the current time. You can choose the time format in the Time format menu (Menu 7.3.4).
Page 132: Calculator (Menu 7.4)
Organiser Calculator (Menu 7.4) With this feature, you can use the phone as a calculator. The calculator provides basic arithmetic functions; addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. 1. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. Notes: • To delete mistakes or clear the display, press the C key.
Page 133: To Do List (Menu 7.5)
Organiser To do list (Menu 7.5) This feature allows you to: • enter a list of tasks to be done. • assign a priority and a deadline to each task. • sort the tasks by priority and status. Creating the to do list 1.
Page 134 Organiser Action Procedure View the details for Highlight the task. a specific task Press the key. You can scroll through the task contents using the Up and Down keys, if necessary. Change the status Highlight the task. of a specific task Press the key to mark the task as completed as of...
Page 135 Organiser Action Procedure (Continued) Copy a task Highlight the task. Press the Options soft key. Select the Copy option. Change the text, priority, and/or deadline for the task. Copy a task to the Highlight the task. calendar Press the Options soft key. Select the Copy to calendar option.
Page 136: Voice Memo (Menu 7.6)
Organiser Voice memo (Menu 7.6) You can record voice memos. After recording, you can send a memo to other people via Multimedia Message Service. voice Record (Menu 7.6.1) This menu allows you to record a new memo. When you select this option, the display shows a 30- second timer.
Page 137 Organiser 6. Press the key or OK soft key. The memo is saved and then the display shows the memo information. 7. Press the key or Options soft key to use the following memo options: • Send: allows you to send the memo to other people by using the MMS feature.
Page 138: Currency Exchange (Menu 7.7)
Organiser Delete all (Menu 7.6.3) In this menu, you can delete all of your voice memos. When a confirmation message appears, press the key or Yes soft key. To cancel the deletion, press the No soft key. When the phone asks for confirmation again, press the key or Yes soft key one more time.
Page 139: Camera
Camera Using the camera module embedded in your phone, you can take photos of people or events while on the move. You can also send photos to other people in a multimedia message, or set one as wallpaper or as a caller ID image for a Phonebook entry. You can also record videos using the phone as a camcorder.
Page 140 Camera Taking a photo with the phone open 1. Accessing the Take photos menu turns on the camera on the front of your phone. Or you can press and hold the Camera ( ) key on the right side of the phone in Idle mode. The image to be captured appears on the display.
Page 141 Camera 3. To Press the switches to the My 9 key. photos menu (Menu 8.2). For details, see page 144. use the options left soft key. For details, see page 142. 4. Press the key or Camera key to take the photo.
Page 142: Using The Camera Options
Camera 2. Adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subject. You can adjust the brightness and zoom in or out by using the Volume keys. 3. Press the Camera key to take the photo. Your phone automatically saves the photo and returns to Capture mode.
Page 143: Take Photos (Menu 8.1)
Camera Night shot: allows you to take a photo of the best quality when it is dark. Rotation: allows you to rotate the photo. You can flip the photo vertically, see its mirror image, or do both at the same time. Self timer: allows you to set a time delay before the camera takes the photo.
Page 144: My Photos (Menu 8.2)
Camera My photos (Menu 8.2) This menu allows you to review your photos. When you access this menu, your phone displays the photos in Thumbnail mode, which shows them as small images. Use the Navigation keys to scroll through the photos. To view the photos on the full screen, press the key.
Page 145: Video (Menu 8.3)
Camera Properties: shows the properties of the photo, such as the time and date it was taken, file size, photo size, protection status, file format, and file name. Video (Menu 8.3) You can record a video using your phone as a camcorder.
Page 146 Camera 4. When you have finished, press the left soft key, key, or Camera key. Or, the phone automatically stops when the recording time expires. 5. Press the key or Save soft key. The video is saved and the display returns to Record mode. To discard the video, press the Cancel soft key.
Page 147: Memory Status (Menu 8.4)
Camera Delete all: allows you to delete all of your video files. Protection: allows you to protect the video from being deleted. Properties: shows the properties of the video, such as the time and date it was recorded, file size, protection status, and playing time.
Page 148: Phone Settings
Phone settings Many different features of your phone can be customised to suit your preferences. All of these features are accessed in the Phone settings menu. Activate infrared (Menu 9.1) This feature allows you to send or receive data through the infrared port. To use an infrared connection, you must: •...
Page 149: Display Settings (Menu 9.2)
Phone settings Display settings (Menu 9.2) In this menu, you can change various settings for the display or backlight. Wallpaper (Menu 9.2.1) This menu allows you to change the background image or the colour of the text to be displayed in Idle mode.
Page 150 Phone settings Front LCD display (Menu 9.2.2) This menu allows you to select the colour of an image to be displayed on the external display. Menu style (Menu 9.2.3) This menu allows you to select the menu display style. You can choose from Grid style, Bar style, and Page style.
Page 151: Greeting Message (Menu 9.3)
Phone settings Graphic logo (Menu 9.2.6) This menu allows you to display your service provider’s logo instead of its name. Off: the service provider’s name displays in Idle mode. On: the service provider’s logo stored in your phone displays in Idle mode; if no logo has been stored, the service provider’s name displays.
Page 152: Own Number (Menu 9.4)
Phone settings Own number (Menu 9.4) This function is a memory aid, which you can use to check your own phone numbers if you need to do so. You can: • assign a name to each of your own phone numbers registered on your SIM card.
Page 153 Phone settings PIN check (Menu 9.6.1) When the PIN check feature is enabled, you must enter your PIN each time you switch the phone on. Consequently, any person who does not have your PIN cannot use your phone without your approval. Note: Before disabling the PIN check feature, you must enter your PIN.
Page 154 Phone settings The following options are available: Disable: you are not asked to enter the phone password when you switch the phone on. Enable: you are required to enter the phone password when you switch the phone on. Change password (Menu 9.6.4) The Change password feature allows you to change your current phone password to a new one.
Page 155 Phone settings When the phone asks for the phone password, enter the password and press the key or OK soft key. Note: The password is preset to “00000000” at the factory. To change this password, see page 154. SIM lock (Menu 9.6.6) When the SIM lock feature is enabled, your phone only works with the current SIM.
Page 156: Extra Settings (Menu 9.7)
Phone settings Change PIN2 (Menu 9.6.8) The Change PIN2 feature allows you to change your current PIN2 to a new one. You must enter the current PIN2 before you can specify a new one. Once you have entered a new PIN2, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again.
Page 157: Short Cut (Menu 9.8)
Phone settings Anykey answer: when this option is checked, you can answer an incoming call by pressing any key, except the key or the Reject soft key. To reject the call, press the key or the Reject soft key. When this option is unchecked, you must press the key or Accept soft key to answer a call.
Page 158: Reset Settings (Menu 9.9)
Phone settings Reset settings (Menu 9.9) You can easily reset your phone to its default settings. To reset your phone: 1. Select the Reset settings menu. 2. Enter the 4-8-digit phone password and press key or OK soft key. Note: The password is preset to “00000000.” To change this password, see page 154.
Page 159: Solving Problems
Solving problems If you are experiencing problems with your phone, perform the following simple checks, before contacting a service professional. This may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call. When you switch your phone on, the following messages may appear: Insert SIM card •...
Page 160 Solving problems “No service,” “Network failure” or “Not done” displays • The network connection was lost. You may be in a weak signal area (in a tunnel or surrounded by buildings). Move and try again. • You are trying to access an option for which you have not taken out a subscription with your service provider.
Page 161: Phonebook Entry
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 • a clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after- sales service.
Page 162: Access Codes
Access codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card. These codes help you protect the phone against unauthorised use. When requested for any of the codes explained below, enter the appropriate code (displayed as asterisks) and press the key or OK soft key.
Page 163: Pin
Access codes The Personal Identification Number or PIN (4 to 8 digits) protects your SIM card against unauthorised use. It is usually supplied with the SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN three times in succession, the code is disabled and cannot be used until you re-enable it by entering the PUK (see below).
Page 164: Pin2
Access codes PIN2 The PIN2 (4 to 8 digits), supplied with some SIM cards, is required to access specific functions, such as setting the maximum cost of a call. These functions are available if supported by your SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN2 three times in succession, the code is disabled and you cannot access the functions until you re-enable it by entering the PUK2.
Page 165: Barring Password
Access codes Barring password A 4-digit barring password is required when you use the Call Barring function. You can obtain the password from your service provider when you subscribe to this function. You can change this password in the Call barring menu (Menu 3.2).
Page 166: 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 so as not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio-frequency (RF) energy, as recommended by the EU Council.
Page 167: Precautions When Using Batteries
Health and safety information SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value.
Page 168 Health and safety information • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung- approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.
Page 169: Road Safety
Health and safety information Road safety Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold. When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility.
Page 170: 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 171: Other Medical Devices
Health and safety information Other medical devices If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Page 172: Potentially Explosive Environments
Health and safety information Potentially explosive environments Switch your phone off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Page 173: Emergency Calls
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 (medical emergencies, for example).
Page 174: Other Important Safety Information
Health and safety information Other important safety information • Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device. • Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.
Page 175: Care And Maintenance
Health and safety information Care and maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years.
Page 176 Health and safety information • Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device’s moving parts and prevent proper operation. • Do not put the phone in or on heating devices, such as a microwave oven, a stove or a radiator. The phone may explode when overheated.
Page 177: Glossary
Glossary To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet, and to take full advantage of the features of your mobile phone, here are a few definitions: Active folder Ability to answer a call simply by opening the phone.
Page 178 Glossary EMS (Enhanced Message Service) An adaptation of the Short Message Service (SMS) that allows you to send and receive ring tones and the service provider’s logo, as well as combinations of simple media to and from EMS-compliant handsets. Because EMS is based on SMS, it can use SMS centres the same way that SMS does.
Page 179 Glossary Java Programming language generating applications that can run on all hardware platforms, whether small, medium or large, without modification. It has been promoted for and geared heavily to the Web, both for public Web sites and Intranets. When a Java program runs from a Web page, it is called a Java applet.
Page 180 Glossary PIN (Personal Identification Number) Security code that protects the phone against unauthorised use. The PIN is supplied by the service provider with the SIM card. It may be a four to eight-digit number and can be changed, as required. PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) Security code used to unlock the phone when an incorrect PIN has been entered three times in...
Page 181: Soft Keys
Glossary Soft keys Two keys marked on the phone, the purpose of which: • varies according to the function that you are currently using. • is indicated on the bottom line of the display just above the corresponding key. Voice mail Computerised answering service that automatically answers your calls when you are not available, plays a greeting (optionally in your own voice) and...
Page 182: Index
Index Caller groups editing • 39 Access codes • 162 searching • 38 Active folder • 156 Caller ID • 80 Alarm • 126 Calls Alert type • 84 answering • 26 Alphabet mode, text input • barring • 76 diverting •...
Page 183 Index Dialled calls • 70 Inbox, messages Display multimedia • 101 backlight • 15 text • 91 external • 16 Infrared, connect • 148 icons • 14 International calls • 23 layout • 13 Internet • 113 settings • 149 Diverting, calls •...
Page 184 Index Message tone • 85 Messages Password cell broadcast • 111 call barring • 77, 165 greeting • 151 phone • 154, 162 multimedia • 96 Phone text • 88 care and maintenance voice • 110 • 175 MIDlets, launch • 120 display •...
Page 185 Index Speed-dial • 40 Switching on/off Received calls • 70 microphone • 54 Received messages phone • 22 multimedia • 101 Symbol, text input • 51 text • 91 Recording, voice memos • Redialling T9 mode, text input • 47 automatically •...
Page 186 Index Vibration • 84 Video deleting • 146 playing • 146 recording • 145 Voice mail • 110 Voice memo deleting • 137 playing • 137 recording • 136 Voicemail server • 110 Volume, adjust earpiece • 25 keypad tone • 25 ring •...

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Important Safety Precautions

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Your Phone

Getting Started

Call Functions

Selecting Functions and Options

Phonebook

Entering Text

Options During a Call

Using the Menus

Network Services

Sound Settings

Messages

Funbox

Camera

Phone Settings

Solving Problems

Access Codes

Index

Emergency Calls

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