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Summary of Contents for Samsung SCH-W299
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Page 1: User Manual
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Page 2: 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 3: 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 → Messages → Text for example: Tap respective owners: message (represents , followed by ®... -
Page 4: 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 Quick access icons in Idle mode ....13 Icons ............ - Page 5 using basic functions Activate and send an SOS message ..39 Record and play voice memos ....40 Turn your phone on and off ....... 20 Edit images ..........40 Access menus .......... 21 Play games ..........43 Customise your phone ......21 Create and view world clocks ....
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Page 6: 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 7: 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 8: Safety Precautions
Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a injuries mobile phone in a certain area. 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 9: 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 10 • 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 11: 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, UIM, and memory cards Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna. with care Allow only qualified personnel to service •... - Page 12 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 13: 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 manufacturer's warranty. -
Page 14: 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: Mirror Earpiece Camera lens Display (touch screen) HOLD key Battery cover Web access/ Volume key Confirm key 4-way Right softkey navigation key... -
Page 15: Keys
You can lock the exposed keys and touch Function screen to prevent you from accidentally Network In Idle mode, access the Network pressing them. To lock, slide down [HOLD]. To selection selection menu unlock these keys and screen, slide up Make or answer a call;... -
Page 16: Display
Display Function Enter special characters or perform Your phone’s display consists of three areas: special functions; In Idle mode, press Special and hold [ ] for the Silent mode; Icon line function Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause Displays various icons between numbers Text and graphic area... -
Page 17: Quick Access Icons In Idle Mode
Quick access icons in Idle mode Icons Learn to access popular menus with the icons in Idle Learn about the icons that appear on your display. mode. You can access the corresponding menus or features by tapping the icons. Icon Function Access the menu screen Icon... - Page 18 Icon Definition Icon Definition SOS message feature activated Ringer mode: ring and vibration Transferring data via 1X network Ringer mode: increasing New text message (SMS) Silent mode activated New multimedia message (MMS) SSR mode activated New voice message (CDMA network only) Bluetooth activated New urgent text message Phone locked...
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Page 19: Assembling And Preparing Your Mobile
Install the battery assembling and 1. Remove the battery cover. preparing your mobile phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use. If the phone is on, press and hold [ ] to turn it off. - Page 20 2. Insert the UIM and SIM card. 3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover. • Place the UIM and SIM card in the phone with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. • Use the left slot for the UIM card only. Use the right slot for the SIM card only.
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Page 21: 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 22: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)
About the low battery indicator 3. Unlock the memory card cover. 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 23 4. Lift the memory card cover and insert a memory card with the label side facing up. 5. Close and lock the memory card cover.
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Page 24: Using Basic Functions
Turn your phone on and off using basic Your phone supports GSM and CDMA networks simultaneously and allows you to switch between available networks. functions 1. Press and hold [ 2. Activate the UIM or SIM card and set a primary card. -
Page 25: Access Menus
→ Settings → Call To switch to Offline mode, tap Customise your phone settings → Flight mode → On. Get more from your phone by customising it to Follow all posted warnings and directions from match your preferences. official personnel when in areas where wireless devices are prohibited. -
Page 26: Calibrate The Screen
Switch to or from Silent mode Activate SSR mode In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to switch to or from In Idle mode, press and hold the navigation key up. Silent mode. Your phone will alert you to incoming calls by vibrating itself and ringing at the highest volume in Calibrate the screen noisy places. -
Page 27: Lock Your Phone
Set menu shortcuts Lock your phone → Settings → Shortcut → Settings → Password/ 1. In Idle mode, tap 1. In Idle mode, tap settings. Lock settings. 2. Select a key to use as a shortcut. 2. Tap to confirm. →... -
Page 28: Use Basic Call Functions
Use basic call functions Use the speakerphone feature → Private loud speaker to 1. During a call, tap Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call activate the speaker. functions. → Private 2. To switch back to the earpiece, tap Make a call loud speaker again. -
Page 29: Send And View Messages
Send and view messages Send a multimedia message → Messages → 1. In Idle mode, tap Learn to send and view text (SMS) and multimedia Multimedia message → New message. (MMS) messages. → Multimedia message → You can also tap New message in Idle mode. -
Page 30: Enter Text
Enter text To enter text using the keypad, With your phone’s keypad, touch screen, and stylus, Mode Function you can enter or write text. 1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an entire word. To change the text input method, tap an input English 2. - Page 31 To enter text using the virtual keyboard, To enter text using the handwriting method, 1. Switch to the virtual keypad. 1. Switch to the handwriting method. Delete Insert a space Delete Insert a space Expand the text input field Expand the text input field Switch the Switch the...
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Page 32: Add And Find Contacts
View text or multimedia messages 6. Select a number type and tap (if necessary). → Messages → Text 7. Enter contact information and tap 1. In Idle mode, tap message or Multimedia message → Inbox. Find a contact 2. Select a text or multimedia message. →... -
Page 33: Use Basic Camera Functions
Use basic camera functions Capture videos 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on the Learn the basics to capture and view photos and camera. videos. 2. Press [1] and select Video cam to switch to Capture photos Recording mode. -
Page 34: Listen To Music
Listen to the FM radio • Download from the wireless web. p. 31 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung multifunction jack. PC studio. Samsung PC Studio user manual → Media Player → FM 2. -
Page 35: Browse The Web
4. Tap to start playback. Browse web pages 5. Control playback using the following icons: 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] to launch your service provider’s homepage. Icon Function Adjust the volume up or down 2. Navigate web pages using the following keys: Change Repeat mode ( : repeat all, Function... -
Page 36: 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 37 Hold a call or retrieve a held call (GSM Answer a second call (GSM network network only) only) to place a call on hold or retrieve a held call. If your network supports this function, you can answer a second incoming call: Dial a second call (GSM network only) 1.
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Page 38: Use Advanced Contacts Functions
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more parties (if Use advanced Contacts 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 39: Use Advanced Music Functions
Copy music files to a memory card by creating a group: 1. Insert a memory card. → Contacts → Groups. 1. In Idle mode, tap → Exciting SAMSUNG → 2. In Idle mode, tap 2. Tap Connect to PC. 3. Tap Group name. -
Page 40: Store Radio Stations Automatically
4. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the Store radio stations automatically multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. When 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s connected, a pop-up window will appear on the multifunction jack. →... -
Page 41: Using Tools And Applications
Use service provider services using tools and Learn to use services provided by your service provider. For details, contact your service provider. applications → Air services → a service. In Idle mode, tap Service Function Launch the web browser Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools Download and use various Brew Brew and additional applications. -
Page 42: Use The Bluetooth Wireless Feature
Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature → Exciting SAMSUNG → Send data using the Bluetooth wireless 1. In Idle mode, tap Bluetooth → Bluetooth on/off → On → feature →... -
Page 43: Activate And Send An Sos Message
When you have an emergency, you can send an To retrieve from another device: SOS message asking for help. → Exciting SAMSUNG → → Messages → SOS 1. In Idle mode, tap 1. In Idle mode, Tap Bluetooth → Bluetooth connect → a device →... -
Page 44: Record And Play Voice Memos
Function Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder. Pause or resume playback Record a voice memo Stop playback → Exciting SAMSUNG → 1. In Idle mode, tap Voice memo → Record. Edit images 2. Speak your memo into the microphone. -
Page 45: Adjust An Image
Adjust an image 3. To resize the image, tap and select a size. To rotate or flip the image, scroll to a transforming → Camera → Photo Studio 1. In Idle mode, tap option and tap → Adjustments. 4. When you are finished with transforming options, 2. - Page 46 5. Move the added image and tap Merge images necessary). → Camera → Photo Studio 1. In Idle mode, tap 6. When you are finished adding visual features, tap → Combine. 2. Select Main Image and select an image. 7. Enter a new file name for the image and tap The photo appears in the foreground image box.
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Page 47: Play Games
5. Enter a new file name for the image and tap 5. Tap . Play games An outline of the text is stamped onto the background photo. → Exciting SAMSUNG → 1. In Idle mode, tap 6. Tap Game. 7. Enter a new file name for the image and tap 2. -
Page 48: Create And View World Clocks
Create and view world clocks 2. Scroll to Dual clock. 3. Tap Learn to view the time in another city and set world clocks to appear on your display. Set and use alarms Create a world clock Learn to set and control alarms for important events. →... -
Page 49: Use The Calculator
Stop an alarm Use the calculator When the alarm sounds, → Organizer → Calculator. 1. In Idle mode, tap • Tap to stop an alarm without snooze. 2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator • Scroll to End and tap to stop an alarm with display to perform basic mathematical snooze, or tap... -
Page 50: Use The Stopwatch
Use the stopwatch 3. Make a sketch using the following icons: Icon Function → Organizer → 1. In Idle mode, tap Open a new sketch Stopwatch. Select a pen or brush; Erase the 2. Tap to begin and record lap times. sketch 3. -
Page 51: Create A Text Memo
3. Use the following icons: Manage your calendar Icon Function Learn to change the calendar view and create Edit the sketch events. Open a new sketch Change the calendar view Delete the sketch → Scheduler → Calendar. 1. In Idle mode, tap Set an alarm with the sketch →... -
Page 52: Create A New Task
→ New Meeting. Create a new task 3. Tap 4. Enter the details of the meeting and tap → Scheduler → Task list. 1. In Idle mode, tap 5. Tap 2. Tap to create a new task. 3. Enter the details of the task. Create your timetable for school class 4. -
Page 53: View Document Files
View document files Access a menu by drawing a pattern → Exciting SAMSUNG → Learn to access a specific menu by drawing a 1. In Idle mode, tap pattern on the touch screen. File viewer. 2. Enter the password and tap Draw a pattern 3. -
Page 54: Troubleshooting
troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. While using your phone, the following messages Message Try this to solve the problem: may appear: Your card is blocked, usually as a result of entering your PIN Message Try this to solve the problem:... - Page 55 Your phone displays “No service” or “Network Another caller cannot reach you. error.” • 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 56 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.
- Page 57 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.:GH68-20693A http://www.samsungmobile.com English. 12/2008. Rev. 1.0...