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- Page 1 * Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-xxxxxA...
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Page 3: Important Safety
Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Important Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals. safety Switch off in an aircraft Wireless phones can cause interference. - Page 4 Be aware of special regulations Accessories and batteries Meet any special regulations in force in any Use only Samsung-approved batteries and area and always switch off your phone accessories, such as headsets and PC data whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it cables.
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Page 5: About This Guide
About this Guide • Camera and camcorder Use the camera module on This User’s Guide provides you with your phone to take a photo condensed information about how to use or record a video. your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get started”... - Page 6 • Web browser • Java Access the wireless web to Enjoy Java™-based get up-to-the-minute embedded games and information and a wide download new games. variety of media content. • Calendar • Name card Keep track of your daily, Create name cards with your weekly, and monthly number and profile.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
View messages ........21 Contents Use Bluetooth ......... 22 Enter text Unpack AB, T9, Number, and Symbol modes Make sure you have each item Call functions Your phone Advanced calling features Keys, features, and locations Menu functions Get started All menu options listed First steps to operating your phone Solve problems Install and charge the phone ...... - Page 8 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press [Centre] in Idle mode. 1 Call log p. 30 4 Applications (continued) 7 File manager p. 58 1 Recent contacts p. 30 6 Calculator p. 40 1 Images p. 58 2 Missed calls p.
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Page 9: Unpack
Volume key Menu exit key Samsung dealer. Dial key Cancel/Delete key The items supplied with Alphanumeric your phone and the keys accessories available at Special Microphone your Samsung dealer may function keys vary, depending on your country or service provider. -
Page 10: Get Started
Get started Install the Reattach the battery. cover. First steps to operating your phone SIM card information When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services. -
Page 11: Power On Or Off
Get started Power on or off When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon becomes still), unplug Switch on 1. Open the phone. the adapter from the wall outlet. Remove the adapter from the phone. 2. Press and hold [ 3. -
Page 12: Keys And Display
Keys and display Delete characters from the display. Keys In Menu mode, return to the Perform the function indicated previous menu level. on the bottom line of the display. Press and hold to switch the phone on or off. In Idle mode, access your End a call. - Page 13 Get started Display Adjust the phone volume. In Idle mode, with the phone Layout Icons open, adjust the key tone display various volume. With the phone closed, icons. press and hold to turn on the Text and graphics display messages, external display.
- Page 14 Home Zone, if registered New i-mail or i-mms for the appropriate message: service • Grey: a new mail or message in your Office Zone, if registered phone; when a mail or for the appropriate message is being service downloaded, the icon Bluetooth active p.
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Page 15: Access Menu Functions
Get started Access menu functions Select an 1. Press a desired soft key. Use the The roles of the soft keys option 2. Press the Navigation vary depending on the soft keys keys to move to the next function you are using. The or previous option. -
Page 16: Customise Your Phone
Customise your phone You can set wallpaper for the Idle mode idle screen on the main wallpaper 1. In Idle mode, press Display display. [Centre] and select language 1. In Idle mode, press Settings → Phone [Centre] and select settings → Language. Settings →... - Page 17 Get started You can set the Navigation You can protect the phone Menu Phone lock keys to function as shortcuts against unauthorised use with shortcuts to access your favourite a phone password. The phone menus. will require the password on power-up.
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Page 18: Make/Answer Calls
Make/Answer calls Step outside the phone Begin with your camera, the music player, the 1. In Idle mode, enter an Make a call web, and other special features area code and phone number. Use the camera 2. Press [ 3. To end the call, press 1. -
Page 19: Play Music
3. Press [Centre] or [ ] to • Download from a start recording. computer using the optional Samsung PC 4. Press [Centre], < >, or Studio Samsung PC ] to stop recording. Studio User’s Guide The video is saved automatically. - Page 20 1. In Idle mode, press 1. From the music player Create a Play [Centre] and select screen, press [Centre]. play list music files Applications → Music 2. During playback, use the player. following keys: 2. Press <Options> and • Centre: pauses or select Add to playlist →...
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Page 21: Browse The Web
Step outside the phone Browse the web Use Phonebook Using the i-mode browser, you can easily To the phone’s memory: access the wireless web to get a variety of Add a up-to-date services and information and to 1. In Idle mode, enter a contact download web content. - Page 22 To the SIM card: 1. In Idle mode, press Create and [Centre] and select 1. In Idle mode, enter a send a Phonebook → My phone number and press name card namecard. <Options>. 2. Specify your contact 2. Select Save contact → information.
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Page 23: Send Messages
Step outside the phone Send messages 1. In Idle mode, press Send an <i-mail> and select i-mms 1. In Idle mode, press Send a text Create i-mms. message [Centre] and select message 2. Select Send and then Messages → Create (SMS) Yes. -
Page 24: View Messages
View messages 1. In Idle mode, press Send an <i-mail> and select i-mail When a notification appears: View a Create i-mail. text 1. Press <View>. 2. Select the To1 field. message 2. Select the message from 3. Enter a destination the Inbox. -
Page 25: Use Bluetooth
Step outside the phone Use Bluetooth 3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN or Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth the other device’s technology, enabling you to connect the Bluetooth PIN, if it has phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices one, and press <OK>. and exchange data with them, talk hands- When the owner of the free, or control the phone remotely. - Page 26 1. When a device attempts Receive access your phone, press data <Yes> to permit the connection. 2. If necessary, press <Yes> to confirm that you are willing to receive.
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Page 27: Enter Text
Using AB mode Enter text Press the appropriate key until the character AB, T9, Number, and Symbol modes you want appears on the display. You can enter text for some features, such Characters in order displayed as messages, Phonebook, or Calendar, using Upper case Lower case AB mode, T9 mode, Number mode, and... -
Page 28: Using T9 Mode
• Press [C] to delete characters one by 4. Press [ ] to insert a space and enter the one. Press and hold [C] to clear entire next word. the display. Other T9 mode operations • Press [1] to enter periods or apostrophes Using T9 mode automatically. -
Page 29: Call Functions
Using Number mode Call functions Number mode enables you to enter Advanced calling features numbers. Press the keys corresponding to the digits Making a call you want. 1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone number. Using Symbol mode •... -
Page 30: Answering A Call
Answering a call Redialling recent numbers 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to display the When you receive an incoming call, the list of recent numbers. phone rings and displays the incoming call 2. Scroll to the number you want and press image. -
Page 31: Using The Headset
Call functions Using the headset Placing a call on hold/Retrieving Press <Hold> to place a call on hold, or Use the headset to make or answer calls press <Retrieve> to retrieve the call. without holding the phone. Connect the headset to the jack on the left Making a second call side of the phone. - Page 32 2. Press <Swap> to switch between the • Voice off/Voice on: switch off the calls. phone's microphone so that the other person on the phone cannot hear you, or 3. Press <Options> and select End held switch it back on. call to end the call on hold.
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Page 33: Menu Functions
• Transfer: transfer the currently active Menu functions call to a caller on hold. The two callers can talk to each other, but you are All menu options listed disconnected from the call. Please consult your service provider for Call log (Menu 1) details. -
Page 34: Missed Calls
Delete all Using call log options (Menu 1.5) While viewing call details, press <Options> Use this menu to delete all of the logs in to access the following options: each call type. • Call: dial the number 1. Press [Centre] to select the call types to be cleared. -
Page 35: Call Costs
Menu functions Phonebook Call costs (Menu 1.7) (Menu 2) This network feature displays the cost of You can store phone numbers on your SIM calls. This menu is available only if card and in your phone’s memory. The SIM supported by your SIM card. Note that this is card and phone’s memory are physically not intended to be used for billing purposes. -
Page 36: Add New Contact
• Send message: send an SMS, i-mail, or • Ringtone: assign a ringtone to alert i-mms message to the selected number. you to a call from the person. • Group: assign the contact to a caller • Copy to: copy the contact to the phone’s group. -
Page 37: Group
Menu functions Group • Add: add a new group. (Menu 2.3) • Edit: change the group properties. Use this menu to organise your contacts in caller groups. • Send message: send an SMS, i-mail, or i-mms message to the group members Creating a caller group you want. -
Page 38: My Namecard
• View: check the name and number • Exchange contact details: exchange assigned to a key. name cards with another person via Bluetooth. • Change: assign a different number to a key. • Delete: delete the name card. • Remove: clear the speed dial setting for Own number (Menu 2.6) a key. -
Page 39: Service Number
Use the following methods to save music files to your phone’s memory: • Download from the wireless web p. 47 • Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC Studio Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide • Receive via an active Bluetooth connection p. 79... - Page 40 Downloaded or received files are stored in Function the Music folder. p. 60 Adjusts the volume level. Creating a play list Changes the repeat mode. 1. From the music player screen, press Changes the playback <Options> and select Add to playlist →...
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Page 41: Voice Recorder
Menu functions Voice recorder • Settings: change the default settings for (Menu 3.2) playing music files. Use this menu to record voice memos. Repeat mode: select a repeat mode. Recording a voice memo Shuffle: set the music player to play 1. -
Page 42: Java World
World clock (Menu 3.4) Function Use this menu to set your local time zone Right Moves forward in a memo. and find out the current time in another part Adjusts the volume. of the world. Down Stops playback. Setting the local time zone 1. -
Page 43: Alarm
Menu functions Alarm Setting alarms to sound when the (Menu 3.5) phone is off Use this menu to set alarms. The alert type From the Alarm screen, select Auto power for a normal alarm corresponds to the call → On. alert type settings. -
Page 44: Converter
Timer 5. If necessary, repeat from step 2 to (Menu 3.8) continue the calculation. Use this menu to set a period of time for the phone to count down. The phone sounds an Converter (Menu 3.7) alarm when the specified period of time Use this menu for common conversions, expires. -
Page 45: Sim At
Menu functions SIM AT Creating and sending an SMS (Menu 3.0) message This menu is available if you use a SIM AT 1. Enter your message and press [Centre]. card that supports SIM Application Toolkit menus and provides additional services, •... -
Page 46: My Messages
• Add image/Add animation/Add • Broadcast message from your melody: add a simple image, an service provider animated image, or a melody. • Delivery report for your sent • Save to: save the message in another messages message folder. • Depending on the DRM (Digital Rights •... - Page 47 Menu functions • Copy entry: extract URL addresses, • Protection: lock the report to prevent it e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from being deleted, or unlock the report. from the message. Drafts (Menu 4.2.2) • Copy media: save media content from This folder stores messages you have saved the message to your phone’s memory.
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Page 48: Templates
Sent messages Using folder options (Menu 4.2.4) This folder stores messages that you have On the folder list, press <Options> to sent. access the following options: • Open: open the selected folder. While viewing a message, press <Options> to access the following options: •... -
Page 49: Delete All
Menu functions • Delete: delete the selected template. Reply path: allow recipients to reply to you through your SMS server. • Add new: add a new template. Delivery report: set the network to Delete all inform you when your messages have (Menu 4.4) been delivered. -
Page 50: Memory Status
Memory status Service centre: store or change the (Menu 4.6) number of your SMS server. Use this menu to view the amount of Default destination: enter the default memory currently in use in each message destination. It will be displayed in the folder. - Page 51 Menu functions You can do all of these economically since Using browser options with i-mode you are charged by the amount Various options are available when you are of data you send and receive, not by the using the i-mode browser. Press <Menu> to length of time you are online.
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Page 52: Mail
• Create message: send the URL address You can use the copy and paste feature of the current page to other people via to quickly and easily enter text. i-mail. next section 7. Select the Attachment field. Mail (Menu 5.2) 8. - Page 53 Menu functions Using mail options • Change to To: change a Cc or Bcc address to a To address. While creating a mail, press <Menu> access • Change to Cc: change a To or Bcc the following options: address to a Cc address. Depending on the field selected on the mail •...
- Page 54 Creating and sending an i-mms • Save: save the message into the message Draft folder. • Preview: display the message slide 1. On the Compose menu list, select Send you have composed. → Yes. • Add slide: add slides. Once you 2.
- Page 55 Menu functions Meet: the image is scaled so that the Inbox (Menu 5.2.3) longer side, either the height or Use this menu to access i-mails and i-mms width, fits the corresponding side of messages you have received. the display area. •...
- Page 56 • Save address: save the sender’s On the message list, press <Menu> to address to Phonebook. access the following options: • Add to phonebook: save the selected • Show all: display all received messages. phone number or e-mail address to •...
- Page 57 Menu functions Sent message • Browse SMIL: display the SMIL slides in (Menu 5.2.4) Edit mode. Use this menu to access the i-mails and • Protect On/Off: lock the message to i-mms messages you have sent. prevent it from being deleted, or unlock When the Sent message box reaches its the message.
- Page 58 On the message list, press <Menu> to • Reply marker: enter characters or access the following options: words to be inserted at the start of your original mail when you reply to or • Delete one: delete the selected forward a message. message.
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Page 59: Java Application
Menu functions Back From the application list, press <Option> to (Menu 5.2.0) access the following application options: Use this menu to exit the Mail menu. Depending on the type of application Java application selected, available options may vary. (Menu 5.3) You can download and play games and •... -
Page 60: Bookmarks
Bookmarks Saved pages (Menu 5.5) (Menu 5.7) Use this menu to access URL addresses of Use this menu to access the list of the web websites you have bookmarked while pages you have saved. navigating the wireless web. While viewing a page, press <Menu> to From the bookmark list, press <Menu>... -
Page 61: Settings
Menu functions • Delete all: delete all saved pages. • Video auto play: set whether or not the phone automatically plays videos after • Delete all + Pr.: delete all saved pages download. including protected ones. • Check settings: check your current Settings (Menu 5.8) settings. -
Page 62: Videos
Viewing an image • Delete: delete the file. 1. Select an image folder. • Rename: change the file name. 2. Select an image. • Move to Favourite images/Move to Photos: move the file to another folder. Viewing a slide show •... -
Page 63: Music
Menu functions During playback, use the following keys: • Protection: lock the file to prevent it from being deleted, or unlock the file. Function • Details: access the file properties. Centre Pauses or resumes playback. Music (Menu 6.3) Adjusts the volume. Use this menu to access music files you have Down Stops playback. -
Page 64: Other Files
Other files Using sound options (Menu 6.5) While playing a sound clip, press Files that you have received but which are <Options> to access the following options: not supported by your phone are stored in this folder. You cannot open these files on •... -
Page 65: Calendar
Menu functions Calendar 3. Enter information or change the settings: (Menu 7) • Subject: enter a title for the The Calendar menu enables you to keep scheduled item. track of your schedule. • Details: enter scheduled item To access this menu, press [Centre] in Idle details. - Page 66 • Until: set the ending date, if the 4. Press <Save> to save the anniversary. scheduled item will recur. Entering a memo 4. Press <Save> to save the scheduled 1. Select a date on the calendar. item. 2. Press <Options> and select Create → Entering an anniversary Memo.
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Page 67: Consulting The Calendar
Menu functions Consulting the calendar • Delete: delete the item. • Memory status: access memory Once you have created items, the item icons information for the items stored on the and the number of items for a specific day calendar. appear at the bottom of the calendar. -
Page 68: Camera
Camera Viewing items in a different mode (Menu 8) You can change the calendar display to Day You can use the camera module embedded view or Week view. Press <Options> and in your phone to take photos and record select View mode → a view mode. videos. - Page 69 Menu functions Taking a photo with the phone open • Record video: switch to Record mode. 1. Access the Camera menu or press and • Shooting mode: take a photo in the hold [ ] to turn on the camera. following modes: 2.
- Page 70 Shutter sound: select the sound that Function you hear when you press the shutter Changes the image quality. release. Zoom sound: turn the sound effect for Changes the shooting mode. zooming on or off. Changes the colour tone or Brightness sound: turn the sound applies a special effect.
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Page 71: Recording A Video
Menu functions • Rename: change the file name. 3. Press [Centre] or [ ] to start recording. • Go to photos: access the Photos 4. Press [Centre], < >, or [ ] to stop folder. p. 58 recording. The video is saved in the Video clips folder. - Page 72 Viewfinder: select a preview screen. Function Audio record: record a video clip with Changes the image quality. audio. Changes the colour tone or Zoom sound: turn the sound effect for applies a special effect. zooming on or off. Mutes or unmutes audio. Brightness sound: turn the sound effect for brightness adjustment on or Sets the timer.
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Page 73: Settings
Menu functions Settings • Go to videos: access the Video clips (Menu 9) folder. p. 59 The Settings menu provides you with • Protection: lock the file to prevent it various setting options to customise the from being deleted, or unlock the file. phone to your preferences and needs. -
Page 74: Phone Settings
Phone settings 2. Select a menu to be assigned to the key. (Menu 9.2) Using shortcut options Many different features of your phone’s system can be customised to suit your Press <Options> to access the following preferences. options: Some menus may not be available, •... -
Page 75: Display Settings
Menu functions • Anykey answer: answer an incoming Skin (Menu 9.3.2) call by pressing any key, except for You can select a skin colour pattern for Menu <Reject> and [ mode. Display settings Brightness (Menu 9.3) (Menu 9.3.3) You can adjust the brightness of the display Use this menu to change settings for the display and backlight. -
Page 76: Sound Settings
Show caller information Message tone (Menu 9.3.6) (Menu 9.4.3) Use this menu to set the phone to display Use this menu to change the sound settings missed call notifications with the most for incoming SMS messages, i-mails and recently missed caller’s information. To set i-mms messages, and broadcast messages the external display to show caller individually. -
Page 77: Network Services
Menu functions Extra tones Call diverting (Menu 9.4.7) (Menu 9.5.1) Use this menu to customise additional tones This network service reroutes incoming calls for the phone. to a phone number that you specify. • Minute minder: set the phone to beep Please consult your service provider for every minute during an outgoing call to details of Call Diverting availability on your... -
Page 78: Call Waiting
6. If you selected No reply, move to the • Cancel all: cancel all call barring Seconds line and select the length of settings, allowing calls to be sent and time the network delays before diverting received normally. a call. •... - Page 79 Menu functions Network selection • Connect to voice server: connect to (Menu 9.5.4) the voicemail server to listen to your This network service allows you to manually messages. select the network to be used while roaming • Voice server number: enter the outside of your home area, or to let the voicemail server number.
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Page 80: Bluetooth
Bluetooth • My devices: search for connectable (Menu 9.6) Bluetooth devices. Using the Bluetooth feature, you can • My phone’s visibility: allow other connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices to locate your phone, Bluetooth devices and exchange data with or not. -
Page 81: Sending Data Via Bluetooth
Menu functions • Unknown device • Disconnect: end the connection with the connected device. • Mono headset/Hands-free car kit • Browse files: search for data from the The colour of the icon indicates the device and import data directly to your status of the the device: phone. -
Page 82: Security
The phone searches for devices within PIN check (Menu 9.7.1) range and displays a list of available The 4- to 8-digit PIN (Personal Identification devices. Number) protects your SIM card against 5. Select a device. unauthorised use. When this feature is enabled, the phone requires your PIN each 6. - Page 83 Menu functions Privacy Change PIN2 code (Menu 9.7.5) (Menu 9.7.8) Use this menu to lock access to messages, If supported by your SIM card, use this files, or all menu functions on the phone, menu to change your current PIN2. except for call functions.
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Page 84: I-Mode Settings
• Recipients: specify phone numbers • Proxy host: enter the IP address of to which you want to send the the proxy server. tracking messages. • Portal URL: enter the URL address • Sender: enter the sender’s name. of the i-mode server. •... -
Page 85: Solve Problems
Solve problems 4. Enter the phone password and press Solve problems <OK>. The password is preset to 00000000. Help and personal needs You can change this password. To save the time and expense of an p. 79 unnecessary service call, perform the simple checks in this section before contacting a service professional. - Page 86 “Enter PUK” • Be sure that you are accessing the correct cellular network. • The PIN code has been entered incorrectly three times, and the SIM card • Be sure that you have not set an is now blocked. Enter the PUK supplied incoming call barring option.
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Page 87: Health And Safety Information
• A clear description of the problem through the periodic and thorough Then contact your local dealer or Samsung evaluation of scientific studies. The limits after-sales service. include a substantial safety margin designed to ensure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health. -
Page 88: Precautions When Using Batteries
The highest SAR value for this model phone Before a new model phone is available for was xxxxx W/kg. sale to the public, compliance with the European R&TTE Directive must be shown. SAR tests are conducted using standard This directive includes as one of its essential operating positions with the phone requirements the protection of the health transmitting at its highest certified power... -
Page 89: Road Safety
Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object like a coin, clip or • Use only Samsung-approved batteries, pen causes a direct connection between and recharge your battery only with the + and – terminals of the battery Samsung-approved chargers. -
Page 90: Operating Environment
Operating environment Electronic devices Remember to follow any special regulations Most modern electronic equipment is in force in the area you are in, and always shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. switch off your phone whenever it is However, certain electronic equipment may forbidden to use it, or when it may cause not be shielded against the RF signals from interference or danger. -
Page 91: Potentially Explosive Environments
Health and safety information Potentially explosive environments Other medical devices If you use any other personal medical Switch off your phone when in any area with devices, consult the manufacturer of your a potentially explosive atmosphere, and device to determine if it is adequately obey all signs and instructions. -
Page 92: Emergency Calls
Emergency calls Other important safety information This phone, like any wireless phone, • Only qualified personnel should service operates using radio signals, wireless, and the phone or install the phone in a landline networks as well as user- vehicle. Faulty installation or service may programmed functions, which cannot be dangerous and may invalidate any guarantee connection in all conditions. -
Page 93: Care And Maintenance
Health and safety information • Failure to observe these instructions may • Do not store the phone in hot areas. lead to the suspension or denial of High temperatures can shorten the life of telephone services to the offender, or electronic devices, damage batteries, legal action, or both. - Page 94 • When the phone or battery gets wet, the label indicating water damage inside the phone changes colour. In this case, phone repairs are no longer guaranteed by the manufacturer's warranty, even if the warranty for your phone has not expired.
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Page 95: Index
Index Call time • 31 Caller groups • 34 AB mode, text input • 24 Date, set • 70 Caller ID • 73, 76 Alarm • 40 Deleting Calls Answering call log • 31 answering • 27 call • 27 i-mail/i-mms •... - Page 96 Multiparty-call • 30 Music player • 36 Games • 39, 56 Key tones Music, downloaded • 60 Greeting message • 71 selecting • 73 sending/muting • 29 volume • 73 Name card • 35 Health and safety • 84 Names Holding, call •...
- Page 97 Index Phonebook Time, set • 70 adding • 33 Timer • 41 Safety deleting • 33, 36 information • 84 managing • 35 precaution • 1 Videos options • 32 Security, calls • 79 playing • 59 searching • 32 Sent messages recording •...