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- Page 1 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-18934A http://www.samsungmobile.com English. 05/2008. Rev. 1.0...
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Page 2: User Manual
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Page 3: Instructional Icons
Instructional icons using this Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual: manual Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others This user manual has been specially designed to Caution—situations that could cause guide you through the functions and features of your damage to your phone or other mobile phone. -
Page 4: Copyright Information
Copyright information → Followed by—the order of options or Rights to all technologies and products that menus you must select to perform a step; comprise this device are the property of their for example: Press <Menu> → respective owners: Messages → Create message ®... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
safety and usage information Safety warnings .......... 2 contents Safety precautions ........4 Important usage information ....... 7 introducing your mobile phone Unpack ............9 Phone layout ..........10 Keys ............11 Display ............12 Icons ............13 assembling and preparing your mobile phone Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ... - Page 6 Access menus .......... 20 Record and play voice memos ....42 Switch applications ........21 Use Java-powered games and Customise your phone ......21 applications ..........43 Use basic call functions ......22 Edit images ..........44 Send and view messages ......23 Use RSS reader ........
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Page 7: Safety And Usage Information
Safety warnings safety and Keep your phone away from small usage children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the information reach of small children or animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Protect your hearing Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak... -
Page 8: Install Mobile Phones And Equipment With Caution
Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between chargers with care mobile phones and pacemakers to avoid potential • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and interference, as recommended by manufacturers chargers specifically designed for your phone. and the independent research group, Wireless Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause Technology Research. -
Page 9: Safety Precautions
Reduce the risk of repetitive motion mobile phone in a certain area. injuries When sending text messages or playing games on Use only Samsung-approved your phone, hold the phone with a relaxed grip, accessories press the keys lightly, use special features that... -
Page 10: Handle Your Phone Carefully And Sensibly
Turn off the phone near medical Protect batteries and chargers from equipment damage Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in • Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/ regulations, posted warnings, and directions from 113°... - Page 11 • Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty Avoid interference with other electronic areas to prevent damage to moving parts. devices • Your phone is a complex electronic device— Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that protect it from impacts and rough handling to may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded avoid serious damage.
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Page 12: Important Usage Information
• Disconnect chargers from power sources when Important usage information not in use. • Use batteries only for their intended purpose. Use your phone in the normal position Handle SIM cards and memory cards Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna. with care Allow only qualified personnel to service •... - Page 13 Ensure access to emergency services Emergency calls from your phone may not be possible in some areas or circumstances. Before travelling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel. Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) certification information Your phone conforms to European Union (EU) standards that limit human exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy emitted by radio and...
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Page 14: Introducing Your Mobile Phone
You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer. • Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by manufacture’s warranty. -
Page 15: Phone Layout
Phone layout The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: Headset Jack* Camera flash Front camera Rear camera lens Multifunction jack** lens Earpiece Speaker Music player key Display Battery cover Camera key... -
Page 16: Keys
Keys Function Turn the phone on and off (press and Power/ Function hold); End a call; In Menu mode, Menu exit Perform actions indicated at the cancel input and return to Idle mode Softkeys bottom of the display From the dialling screen, make a Video call In Idle mode, access user-defined video call... -
Page 17: Display
Display Function Enter special characters or perform Your phone’s display consists of three areas: special functions; In Idle mode, press Special Icon line and hold [ ] for the Silent profile; function Displays various icons Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause between numbers Text and graphic area Displays messages,... -
Page 18: Icons
Icons Icon Definition Voice call in progress Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Video call in progress Icon Definition Memory card inserted Signal strength Connected with PC GPRS network connected Call diverting activated Transferring data via GPRS network Roaming (outside of normal service area) EDGE network connected Bluetooth activated... - Page 19 Icon Definition Icon Definition Alarm activated New push message Normal profile activated New configuration message Silent profile activated FM radio on Driving profile activated FM radio suspended Meeting profile activated Battery power level Outdoor profile activated Offline profile activated New text message (SMS) New multimedia message (MMS) New email message New voice mail message...
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Page 20: Assembling And Preparing Your Mobile
Install the SIM or USIM card and assembling and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will preparing your receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services. mobile phone To use UMTS and HSDPA services, you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module... - Page 21 To install the SIM or USIM card and battery, Place the SIM or USIM card in the phone with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. 1. Remove the battery cover. 3. Insert the battery. If the phone is on, press and hold [ ] to turn it off.
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Page 22: Charge The Battery
Charge the battery Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the phone. Any Before using the phone for the first time, you must damages by misuse are not covered by the charge the battery. warranty. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side of the phone. -
Page 23: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)
About the low battery indicator 2. Insert a memory card with the label side facing When your battery is low, the phone will emit a warning tone and a low battery message. The battery icon will also be empty and blinking. If the battery level becomes too low, the phone will automatically power off. -
Page 24: Using Basic Functions
Turn your phone on and off using basic To turn your phone on, 1. Slide open the phone. functions 2. Press and hold [ 3. Enter your PIN and press <Confirm> (if necessary). Learn how to perform basic operations and use the To turn your phone off, repeat steps 1 and 2 above. -
Page 25: Access Menus
To switch to the Offline profile, press <Menu> → Use My menu mode Settings → Phone profiles → Offline. Use My menu mode to easily access your favourite Follow all posted warnings and directions from menus. official personnel when in areas where wireless To assign menus, devices are prohibited. -
Page 26: Switch Applications
Switch applications Adjust the volume of the key tones In Idle mode, press the Volume key to adjust the key Learn to switch to other applications from a menu, tone volume. without closing the menu screen you are using. 1. While using a menu, press [ ]. Switch to or from the Silent profile The following applications are available: In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to silence or... -
Page 27: Use Basic Call Functions
6. Press <Options> → Save. Lock your phone To switch to another profile, select it from the list. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Security → Phone lock. Select a wallpaper (Idle mode) 2. Select On. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → 3. -
Page 28: Send And View Messages
2. Press [ ] to make a voice call or [ ] to make a Use the headset video call. By plugging the supplied 20 pin headset into the 3. To end the call, press [ phone’s multifunction jack, you can make and answer calls: Answer a call •... -
Page 29: Enter Text
3. Press <Options> → Create item or Add 2. Enter your message text. p. 24 attachment and attach a file (if necessary). For sending as a text message, skip to step 7. For attaching multimedia, continue with step 3. 4. Scroll up and enter a subject. 3. - Page 30 Enter text in one of the following modes: Mode Function 1. Press [1] through [5] to enter strokes. Mode Function Press [6] when you are unsure which 1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric stroke to enter. This will insert a keys to enter pinyins. placeholder.
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Page 31: Add And Find Contacts
View an email Mode Function 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → 1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an entire word. Email inbox. 2. When the word displays correctly, press 2. Press <Options> → Download. [0] to insert a space. If the correct word 3. -
Page 32: Use Basic Camera Functions
3. Select a number type (if necessary). Use basic camera functions 4. Enter contact information. Learn the basics to capture and view photos and 5. Press <Options> → Save or the Confirm key to videos. add the contact to memory. Capture photos Find a contact 1. -
Page 33: Listen To Music
View photos View videos In Idle mode, press <Menu> → My files → Images In Idle mode, press <Menu> → My files → Videos → My photos → a photo file. → My video clips → a video file. Capture videos Listen to music 1. - Page 34 Browse the • Left: Skip backward; Scan backward in a file (press and hold) • Right: Skip forward; Scan forward • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Navigation in a file (press and hold) PC Studio. p. 37 •...
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Page 35: Use The Multimedia Launcher
Use the multimedia launcher 2. Navigate web pages using the following keys: Function Learn to use the multimedia launcher which allows Navigation Scroll up or down on a web page you to access various multimedia applications. Confirm Select an item 1. -
Page 36: Use Google Services
Use Google services 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Google. 2. Select the service you want: • Google Search: Access the Google Search engine. • Google Mail: Use the Google Mail service, if you have a Google account. -
Page 37: Using Advanced Functions
Use advanced call functions using advanced Learn about your phone’s additional calling capabilities. functions View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, Learn how to perform advanced operations and use 1. - Page 38 Hold a call or retrieve a held call Answer a second call Press <Hold> to place a call on hold or press If your network supports this function, you can <Retrieve> to retrieve a held call. answer a second incoming call: 1.
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Page 39: Use Advanced Phonebook Functions
4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add more parties (if Use advanced Phonebook functions necessary). Learn to create namecards, set speed dial numbers, 5. To end the multiparty call, press [ and create groups of contacts. Call an international number Create a namecard 1. -
Page 40: Create A Group Of Contacts
3. Press <Options> → Create group. 2. Scroll to a number you want to set (2-9) and press the Confirm key. If you are using a USIM card, you need to 3. Select a contact → a number (if necessary) to select a memory location. -
Page 41: Use Advanced Messaging Functions
2. From the message screen, press <Options> → Use advanced messaging functions Save as template. Learn to create templates and use templates to The message is now saved as a multimedia create new messages. template with a preset name, such as ‘Birthday.’ Create a text template Insert text templates in new messages 1. -
Page 42: Use Advanced Music Functions
When connected, a pop-up window will appear multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. on the PC. 3. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the 5. Select Open folder to view files in the pop-up PC to the phone. -
Page 43: Synchronise Your Phone With Windows Media Player
Synchronise your phone with Windows Create a playlist Media Player 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Music player → 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Playlists. Phone settings → PC connections → Media 2. Press <Options> → Create playlist. player. -
Page 44: Store Radio Stations Automatically
3. Adjust the settings to customise your music Find information of music player. Learn to access an online music service and get 4. Press <Save>. information about the songs you hear while on the move. Store radio stations automatically 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Music recognition →... -
Page 45: Using Tools And Applications
Use the Bluetooth wireless feature using tools and Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other wireless devices for exchanging data and using hands-free features. applications Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools Bluetooth →... -
Page 46: Send Data Using The Bluetooth Wireless Feature
3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or 2. Press <Yes> to confirm that you are willing to the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, receive data from the device (if necessary). and press <OK>. Use Remote SIM mode When the owner of the other device enters the same code or accepts the connection, pairing is In Remote SIM mode, you can make or answer calls... -
Page 47: Activate The Mobile Tracker
Activate the mobile tracker 8. Scroll down and enter the sender’s name. 9. Press <Options> → Save → <Agree>. When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card in your phone, the mobile tracker feature will Record and play voice memos automatically send the contact number to two recipients to help you locate and recover your Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder. -
Page 48: Use Java-Powered Games And Applications
3. Control the playback using the following keys: 2. Search for a game or application and download it to the phone. Function Confirm Pause or resume playback Play games Volume Adjust the volume up or down 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → My files → •... -
Page 49: Edit Images
Edit images Apply a blur effect to a specific area of an image Learn to edit images and apply fun effects. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Apply effects to images Image editor. 2. Press <Options> → New image → Open or 1. -
Page 50: Transform An Image
7. Enter a new file name for the image and press Transform an image the Confirm key. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Image editor. Adjust an image 2. Press <Options> → New image → Open or 1. -
Page 51: Crop An Image
Crop an image Insert a visual feature 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Image editor. Image editor. 2. Press <Options> → New image → Open or 2. Press <Options> → New image → Open or Take photo. -
Page 52: Use Rss Reader
2. Press <Options> → Update feed → Selected Use RSS reader or All to get the latest contents. Learn to use RSS reader to get the latest news and 3. Select a feed category → an updated feed. information from your favourite websites. Customise RSS reader settings Create feeds 1. -
Page 53: Create And View World Clocks
Activate the ShoZu account Upload a file 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → 1. From an application, such as My files or Application settings → MobileBlog settings → Camera, select a media file or take a new photo. ShoZu activation →... -
Page 54: Set And Use Alarms
4. To set daylight saving time, scroll down and 5. Scroll down, and then scroll left or right to select press the Confirm key. a dual clock style. 5. Press <OK> to create your world clock. 6. Press <Save>. 6. To add more world clocks, repeat steps 2-5 Set and use alarms above. -
Page 55: Use The Calculator
Stop an alarm Use the calculator When the alarm sounds, 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Calculator. • Press any key to stop an alarm without snooze. • Press <OK> or the Confirm key to stop an alarm 2. -
Page 56: Set A Countdown Timer
Set a countdown timer 3. When you are finished, press <Stop>. 4. Press <Reset> to clear recorded times. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Timer. Create a text memo 2. Press <Set>. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → 3. -
Page 57: Manage Your Calendar
Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events. Change the calendar view 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Calendar. 2. Press <Options> → View by → Day or Week. Create an event 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Calendar. 2. -
Page 58: Troubleshooting
troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. When you turn on your phone, the following Message Try this to solve the problem: messages may appear: When using the phone for the first time or when the PIN requirement is Message Try this to solve the problem:... - Page 59 Your phone displays “Network failure” or “Not Another caller cannot reach you. done.” • Ensure that your phone is turned on. • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular reception, you may lose reception.
- Page 60 The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes. The battery does not charge properly or sometimes the phone turns itself off. Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to continue using the phone. • The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold-coloured contacts with a clean, soft cloth The audio quality of the call is poor.