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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 GH68-33673A www.samsung.com English (SWA). 04/2011. Rev. 1.1...
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Page 2: User Manual
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Page 3: Using This Manual
• Content in this user manual may differ from the product, or from software provided by service providers or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice. Refer to www.samsung.com for the latest version of the user manual. - Page 4 • Applications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by third-party applications. • You may upgrade your mobile phone’s software by accessing www.samsung.com.
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Page 5: Instructional Icons
Instructional icons Caution: situations that could cause damage to your phone or other equipment Note: notes, usage tips, or additional information Followed by: the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: → In Menu mode, select Messages → Create message (represents Messages, followed by Create message) Square brackets: phone keys;... - Page 6 Samsung Electronics. Trademarks • SAMSUNG, and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.
- Page 7 ® • Windows Media Player is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. • All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
Contents Introducing your mobile phone .......9 Unpack ................9 Phone layout .............10 Icons ................12 Assembling and preparing your mobile phone ...13 Install the SIM card and battery ........13 Charge the battery ............14 Insert a memory card (optional) ........15 Attach a hand strap (optional) ........16 Using basic functions..........17 Turn your phone on or off ..........17 Access menus ............18... - Page 9 Using advanced functions ........38 Use advanced call functions ........38 Use advanced phonebook functions ......42 Use advanced messaging functions ......43 Use advanced music functions .........45 Using tools and applications .........48 Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ......48 Activate and send an SOS message ......50 Use the mobile prayer feature ........51 Make fake calls ............51 Record and play voice memos .........52...
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Page 10: Introducing Your Mobile Phone
• You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer. • The supplied accessories perform best for your phone. • Accessories other than the supplied ones may... -
Page 11: Phone Layout
Phone layout... - Page 12 Torch light key 4-way navigation key Activate or deactivate the In ldle mode, access user- torch light (press and hold) defined menus; In Menu ► "Activate the torch light" mode, scroll through menu options; Make a fake call (down) Softkeys ► "Make fake calls" Perform actions indicated at Depending on your service the bottom of the display...
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Page 13: Icons
Icons Your phone displays the following status indicators on the top of the screen. Icon Definition Signal strength Call in progress Call diverting activate SOS message feature activated Roaming (outside of normal service area) Browsing the web Connecting to secured web page FM radio on Bluetooth activated Alarm activated... -
Page 14: Assembling And Preparing Your Mobile Phone
Icon Definition Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Battery power level Assembling and preparing your mobile phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use. Install the SIM card and battery Remove the back cover and battery and insert the SIM cards. -
Page 15: Charge The Battery
Insert the battery and replace the back cover. Battery Charge the battery Plug the small end of the supplied travel adapter into the multifunction jack. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet. -
Page 16: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)
When charging is finished, unplug the travel adapter. Do not remove the battery before removing the travel adapter. Doing this may cause damage to the phone. To save energy, unplug the travel adapter when not in use. The travel adapter does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the travel adapter from the outlet to interrupt the power supply. -
Page 17: Attach A Hand Strap (Optional)
Remove the back cover. Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. Memory card Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it locks in place. Replace the back cover. Attach a hand strap (optional) Remove the back cover. Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over the small projection. -
Page 18: Using Basic Functions
Using basic functions Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your mobile phone. Turn your phone on or off To turn your phone on, Press and hold [ Enter your PIN and press < OK> (if necessary). Press <... -
Page 19: Access Menus
When you access a menu requiring the PIN2, you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM card. For details, contact your service provider. • Samsung is not responsible for any loss of passwords or private information or other damages caused by illegal software. -
Page 20: Use The Smart Home Screen
Use the smart home screen The smart home screen allows you to access your favourite applications and contacts and view upcoming events or tasks. You can customise the smart home screen to fit your preferences and needs. When you are using the smart home screen, the Navigation key does not access shortcuts. - Page 21 To access the smart home idle items Press the Navigation key to scroll through the items on the smart home screen and press the Confirm key to select an item. The following items are available. Available items may vary depending on your service provider.
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Page 22: Customise Your Phone
To customise the shortcut toolbar Settings → Display → In Menu mode, select Smart home. Press < Edit>. Scroll to Shortcuts toolbar and press <Options> → Edit shortcuts. Select a menu to change or an empty location. Press < Edit> or the Confirm key. Select the menus you want. Press the Navigation key right to select submenus (if necessary). - Page 23 To set the sound profile To switch to another sound profile, Settings → Sound In Menu mode, select profiles. Select a profile you want. To edit a sound profile, In Menu mode, select Settings → Sound profiles. Scroll to a profile and press < Edit>.
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Page 24: Manage Your Sim Cards
Manage your SIM cards Your phone supports Dual SIM mode that enables you to use two SIM cards at the same time without changing them. Learn to activate SIM cards and change the card settings. Since your phone is provided with a single Radio Frequency (RF) module shared by the two SIM cards, during a call using a subscription for a SIM card, your phone is unable to receive a call from... - Page 25 To switch SIM cards automatically In Idle mode, press and hold [ SIM auto switch. Select Press < Change> to activate the auto switch feature. Set the starting and ending time to change subscription. Press < Back>. To change the names and icons of the SIM cards In Idle mode, press and hold [ Select...
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Page 26: Use Basic Call Functions
Use basic call functions To make a call In Idle mode, enter an area code and a phone number. Press [ ] to dial the number. To end the call, press [ To answer a call When a call comes in, press [ To end the call, press [ To adjust the volume of voice during a call While a call is in progress, press the Navigation... -
Page 27: Send And View Messages
To use the headset By plugging the headset into the multifunction jack, you can make and answer calls: • To redial the last call, press and hold the headset button. • To answer a call, press the headset button. • To end a call, press and hold the headset button. -
Page 28: Enter Text
To view a text or multimedia message Messages → Inbox. In Menu mode, select Select a text or multimedia message. Enter text You can enter text by pressing keys on the keypad. Available text input modes may vary depending on your region. To change the text input mode •... - Page 29 T9 mode Press appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an entire word. When the word displays correctly, press [ to insert a space. If the correct word does not display, press the Navigation key up or down to select an alternate word. ABC mode Press an appropriate alphanumeric key until the character you want appears on the display.
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Page 30: Add And Find Contacts
To use other features for text input • To move the cursor, press the Navigation key. • To delete characters one by one, press <Clear>. To quickly delete characters, press and hold <Clear>. • To insert a space between characters, press [0]. -
Page 31: Use Basic Camera Functions
Select a number type (if necessary). Enter contact information. Press < Options> → Save or the Confirm key. To find a contact In Menu mode, select Contacts. Press < Options> → Search. Enter the first few letters of the name you want to find. Select the contact’s name from the contact list. - Page 32 To view photos In Menu mode, select My files → Images → a photo file. To record videos In Menu mode, select Camera to turn on the camera. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. Press [ 1] to switch to Recording mode. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments.
- Page 33 To use camera options Before capturing a photo, press <Options> to access the following options: Option Function Mode Switch to camera or camcorder Resolution Change the resolution option Timer Select the time delay White balance Adjust the colour balance Effects Apply a special effect Night mode Set whether to use Night shot mode...
- Page 34 To customise camera settings Before capturing a photo, press <Options> and scroll left or right to Settings to access the following settings: Option Function Adjust the quality level for your Quality photos Viewfinder mode Change the preview screen Set the camera to display the Review captured image Set the camera shutter to make a...
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Page 35: Listen To Music
Listen to music To listen to the FM radio In Menu mode, select Applications → FM radio. Press the Confirm key to start the FM radio. Press < Yes> to start automatic tuning. The radio scans and saves available stations automatically. The first time you turn on the FM radio, you will be prompted to start automatic tuning. -
Page 36: Memory Card
To listen to music files Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card: • Download from the wireless web. ► p. • Receive via Bluetooth. ► p. • Copy to your memory card. ► p. After transferring music files to your phone or memory card, Music. In Menu mode, select Select Library → a music category → a music file. Control playback using the following keys: Function Confirm Pause or resume playback... -
Page 37: Browse The Web
Browse the web The web browser menu may be labelled differently depending on your service provider. To browse web pages In Menu mode, select Internet to launch your service provider’s homepage. Navigate web pages using the following keys: Function Navigation Scroll up or down on a web page Confirm Select an item... -
Page 38: Use The Web Services
Use the web services To download games and media files from the In Menu mode, select Samsung Apps. Select a category. Search for and download items to the phone as you want. To access community websites In Menu mode, select Communications →... -
Page 39: Using Advanced Functions
Using advanced functions Learn how to perform advanced operations and use additional features of your mobile phone. Use advanced call functions To view and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, Press <... - Page 40 To hold a call or retrieve a held call Press <Hold> to place a call on hold or press <Retrieve> to retrieve a held call. To dial a second call If your network supports this function, you can dial another number during a call: Press <...
- Page 41 To make a multiparty call (conference call) Call the first party you want to add to the multiparty call. While connected to the first party, call the second party. The first party is automatically placed on hold. When connected to the second party, press <Options> → Join.
- Page 42 To reject a call To reject an incoming call, press [ ]. The caller will hear a busy tone. To reject calls from certain numbers automatically, use auto rejection. To activate auto rejection and set up the reject list, In Menu mode, select Settings → Call → All calls → Auto reject.
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Page 43: Use Advanced Phonebook Functions
Use advanced phonebook functions To create your namecard In Menu mode, select Contacts. Press < Options> → Settings → My namecard. Enter your personal details and press the Confirm key. To create a group of contacts In Menu mode, select Contacts. Scroll left or right to Groups. -
Page 44: Use Advanced Messaging Functions
Use advanced messaging functions To create a text template In Menu mode, select Messages → My folders → Templates. Press < Create> to open a new template window. Enter your text and press the Confirm key to save the template. To create a multimedia template In Menu mode, select Messages → My folders → MMS card. -
Page 45: Bluetooth Messenger
To insert text templates in new messages Messages → Create In Menu mode, select message. In the text input field, press < Options> → Add text → Template → a template. To use the Bluetooth messenger In Menu mode, select Communications → Bluetooth messenger. Press the Confirm key. Press < Yes>... -
Page 46: Use Advanced Music Functions
] to return to Idle mode. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. Run Samsung Kies and copy files from the PC to the phone. Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information. - Page 47 Open a folder to view files. Copy files from the PC to the memory card. To create a playlist In Menu mode, select Music. Select Library → Playlists. Press < Options> → Create playlist. Enter a title for your new playlist and press the Confirm key.
- Page 48 To record songs from the FM radio Applications → FM In Menu mode, select radio. Press the Confirm key to start the FM radio. Select a radio station you want. Press < Options> → Record to start recording. When you are finished recording, press <Stop>.
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Page 49: Using Tools And Applications
Using tools and applications Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools and additional applications. Use the Bluetooth wireless feature To turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature In Menu mode, select Applications → Bluetooth. Press < Options> → Settings. Press < Change> to select On. To allow other devices to locate your phone, scroll down to My phone’s visibility and press <Change> → Always on. - Page 50 Select a device. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and press <Yes>. When the owner of the other device enters the same code or accepts the connection, pairing is complete.
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Page 51: Activate And Send An Sos Message
Activate and send an SOS message In an emergency, you can send SOS messages to your family or friends for help. To activate the SOS message In Menu mode, select Messages → Settings → SOS messages → Sending options. Change> to select On. Press < Scroll down and press the Confirm key to open the recipient list. -
Page 52: Use The Mobile Prayer Feature
To send an SOS message With the keys locked, press [ ] four times to send an SOS message to preset numbers. The phone switches to SOS mode and sends the preset SOS message. To exit SOS mode, press [ Use the mobile prayer feature The mobile prayer feature alerts you to prayer time using the specified alarm tone. -
Page 53: Record And Play Voice Memos
To make the fake call • In Idle mode, press and hold the Navigation key down. • Press the Navigation key down four times when the keys are locked. Record and play voice memos To record a voice memo In Menu mode, select Applications → Voice recorder. -
Page 54: Use Java-Powered Games And Applications
Use Java-powered games and applications In Menu mode, select Applications → Games and more. Select a game or application from the list and follow the on-screen instructions. • The download of Java games or applications may not be supported depending on the software of the phone. -
Page 55: Set And Use Alarms
Set and use alarms Learn to set and control alarms for important events. To set a new alarm In Menu mode, select Organiser → Alarms. Press < Create>. Set the details of the alarm. Press < Save> or the Confirm key. To stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, •... -
Page 56: Use The Calculator
Use the calculator In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calculator. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations. Convert currencies or measurements In Menu mode, select Organiser → Convertor → a conversion type. Enter the currencies or measurements and units in the appropriate fields. Set a countdown timer In Menu mode, select Applications → Timer. -
Page 57: Use The Stopwatch
Use the stopwatch In Menu mode, select Applications → Stopwatch. Scroll left or right to Split or Lap. Press < Start> to begin the stopwatch. Press the Confirm key to record times. When you are finished, press < Stop>. Press < Reset>... -
Page 58: Manage Your Calendar
Manage your calendar To change the calendar view In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calendar. Press < Options> → View by week or View by month. To create an event In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calendar. Press < Options> → Create → an event type. Enter the details of the event. Press <... -
Page 59: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting When you turn on your phone or while you are using the phone, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Try this to solve the problem: When the phone lock feature is enabled, Password you must enter the password you set for the phone. - Page 60 Your phone displays network or service error messages • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again. • You cannot access some options without a subscription. Contact your service provider for more details.
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Page 61: Audio Quality Is Poor
Others cannot hear you speaking on a call • Ensure that you are not covering the built-in microphone. • Ensure that the microphone is close to your mouth. • If using a headset, ensure that it is properly connected. Audio quality is poor •... - Page 62 The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to continue using the phone. The battery does not charge properly or the phone turns off • The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold-coloured contacts with a clean, soft cloth and try charging the battery again.
- Page 63 Samsung Service Centre. Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile phone for a variety of reasons. If you receive error messages when opening music files on your phone, try the following: •...
- Page 64 Ensure that your phone and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range. If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre. A connection is not established when you connect the phone to a PC •...
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Page 65: Safety Precautions
Safety precautions To prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your device, read all of the following information before using your device. Warning: Prevent electric shock, fire, and explosion Do not use damaged power cords or plugs, or loose electrical sockets Do not touch the power cord with wet hands, or disconnect the charger by pulling on the cord... - Page 66 For safe disposal of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest authorised service centre. Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your device. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your device.
- Page 67 Caution: Follow all safety warnings and regulations when using your device in restricted areas Turn off your device where prohibited Comply with all regulations that restrict the use of a mobile device in a particular area. Do not use your device near other electronic devices Most electronic devices use radio frequency signals.
- Page 68 Turn off the device in potentially explosive environments • Turn off your device in potentially explosive environments instead of removing the battery. • Always comply with regulations, instructions and signs in potentially explosive environments. • Do not use your device at refuelling points (service stations) or near fuels or chemicals.
- Page 69 • Position your device within easy reach. Be able to access your wireless device without removing your eyes from the road. If you receive an incoming call at an inconvenient time, let your voice mail answer it for you. • Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving.
- Page 70 Proper care and use of your mobile device Keep your device dry • Humidity and all types of liquids may damage device parts or electronic circuits. • When wet, remove the battery without turning on your device. Dry your device with a towel and take it to a service centre. •...
- Page 71 Do not store your device near magnetic fields • Your device may malfunction or the battery may discharge from exposure to magnetic fields. • Magnetic stripe cards, including credit cards, phone cards, passbooks, and boarding passes, may be damaged by magnetic fields. • Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your device to come in contact with magnetic fields for extended periods of time.
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Page 72: Protect Your Hearing
Using generic batteries or chargers may shorten the life of your device or cause the device to malfunction. • Samsung cannot be responsible for the user’s safety when using accessories or supplies that are not approved by Samsung. Do not bite or suck on the device or the battery •... - Page 73 Do not use chemicals or detergents. Do not use the device if the screen is cracked or broken Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hands and face. Take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to have it repaired.
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Page 74: Intended Use
Do not use the device for anything other than its intended use Avoid disturbing others when using the device in public Do not allow children to use your device Your device is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it as they could hurt themselves and others, damage the device, or make calls that increase your charges. -
Page 75: Certification Information
Be sure to back up important data Samsung is not responsible for data loss. Do not distribute copyright-protected material Do not distribute copyright-protected material that you have recorded to others without the permission of the content owners. -
Page 76: Correct Disposal Of This Product
Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. - Page 77 Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
- Page 78 Content and services are transmitted by third parties by means of networks and transmission facilities over which Samsung has no control. Without limiting the generality of this disclaimer, Samsung expressly disclaims any responsibility or liability for any interruption or suspension of any content or service made available through this device.