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Samsung SGH-L288 User Manual

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Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-XXXXXA
English. 12/2007. Rev. 1.0

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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.
  • Page 2 SGH-L288 User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park your vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Important safety Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals. precautions 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.
  • Page 5 About this Guide • 3G Your phone is capable of operating in a 3G This User’s Guide provides you with environment, allowing condensed information about how to use much greater data transfer your phone. speed, video streaming, In this guide, the following instruction icons and video conferencing.
  • Page 6 • FM radio • File viewer Listen to your favourite Open documents in radio stations anytime, various formats on the anywhere. phone without corruption. • Image editor • Web browser Edit or decorate your Access the wireless web to photos. get up-to-the-minute information and a wide variety of media content.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Use Phonebook ........21 Contents Send messages........22 View messages ........24 Unpack Use Bluetooth ......... 25 Switch applications ........26 Make sure you have each item Menu functions Get started All menu options listed First steps to operating your phone Assemble and charge the phone ....
  • Page 8 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 Call log 5 Messages 7 Calendar 0 Alarms 1 Create message 2 Inbox 2 Phonebook 8 Camera # Settings 3 Email inbox 4 Push Email 1 Phone profiles 5 Drafts 2 Time &...

  • Page 9: Unpack

    Samsung dealer. • The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider. • Use the purchased accessories with only Samsung-authorised devices. The use of...

  • Page 10: Power On Or Off

    Phone layout Improperly connecting the adapter can cause serious damage to the phone. Any Front view damages by misuse are not covered by the warranty. FRONT FRONT Earpiece Front camera lens Display Removing the battery cover Trackball Volume keys Application switch key Video call Right soft key...

  • Page 11: Keys And Icons

    Get started Keys and icons Rear view Keys Perform the function indicated on Mirror the bottom line of the display. Rear camera lens In Idle mode, access your favourite menus directly or launch the web browser. Multi-function jack In Menu mode, scroll through menu options, select the highlighted menu option or confirm input.
  • Page 12 Access Calendar. Enter special characters or perform special functions. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] Make or answer a call. to activate or deactivate the In Idle mode, retrieve the silent profile. Press and hold [ ] numbers recently dialled, missed, to enter a pause between or received.
  • Page 13 Get started Icons Connecting to TD-SCDMA (3G) The following icons may appear on the top network or transferring data in line of the screen to indicate your phone’s TD-SCDMA (3G) network status. Depending on your country or Voice call in progress service provider, the icons shown on the display may vary.

  • Page 14: Access Menu Functions

    Access menu functions New message: • : Text message Select an 1. Press a desired soft key. • : Multimedia message option 2. Scroll to move to the • : Email next or previous option. • : Voicemail 3. Press <Select>, <OK>, •...

  • Page 15: Enter Text

    Get started Enter text Predictive text When you enter a character, 1. In the text entry screen, Change the your phone displays text input press the right soft key. additional characters that mode 2. Select the mode you are commonly used to make want.
  • Page 16 Predictive text 3. When the word displays correctly, press [ ] to When you enter a character, insert a space. your phone displays additional characters that Otherwise, press [0] to are commonly used to make display alternative word words and phrases. This choices.

  • Page 17: Customise Your Phone

    Get started Customise your phone • Press [ ] to change case or switch to Number 1. In Idle mode, press mode in ABC mode and Display <Menu> and select T9 mode. language Settings → Phone • Press [1] to enter settings →...
  • Page 18 4. Select Voice call 1. In Idle mode, press Idle mode ringtone → a ringtone. <Menu> and select wallpaper Settings → Display & 5. Select Video call light settings → ringtone → a ringtone. Display settings → 6. Press <Options> and Wallpaper →...

  • Page 19: Step Outside The Phone

    Step outside the phone You can activate the Silent Silent profile to avoid disturbing Begin with call functions, camera, media player, profile other people. In Idle mode, web browser, and other special features press and hold [ ]. Make or answer calls 1.
  • Page 20 1. When the phone rings, 3. Repeat step 1 and 2 to Answer press [ add more participants. a call If it is a video call, press 4. During a multi-party call: <Show me> to allow the • Press <Options> caller to see you via the and select Split to camera.

  • Page 21: Use The Camera

    Step outside the phone Use the camera 1. In Idle mode, press and Record hold [Camera] to turn on 1. In Idle mode, press and a video Take a the camera. hold [Camera] to turn on photo the camera. 2. Press [1] to switch to Record mode.

  • Page 22: Play Music

    Scroll left to return to computer using the the previous file. optional Samsung PC • Scroll right to skip to Studio. See Samsung PC the next file. Studio User’s Guide. • Scroll up to display all • Receive via Bluetooth music categories.

  • Page 23: Listen To The Fm Radio

    Step outside the phone Listen to the FM radio 1. From the music player Create your screen, press 1. Plug the connecter of the playlist Listen to <Options> and select supplied headset into the the radio Open playlist. multi-function jack on the phone.

  • Page 24: Browse The Web

    By automatic tuning: • To scroll through browser Store radio Navigate items, scroll up or down. From the radio screen, press stations the web <Options> and select Self • To select an item, press tuning. Available radio the trackball. stations are automatically •...

  • Page 25: Send Messages

    Step outside the phone Send messages 4. Specify contact information. 1. In Idle mode, press Send a text <Menu> and select 5. Press <Options> and message Messages → Create select Save to save the message → Message. contact. 2. Press the trackball to select the message field.
  • Page 26 1. In Idle mode, press 9. Scroll up to move to the Send a <Menu> and select recipient field. multimedia Messages → Create message 10. Enter destination message → Message. numbers or email 2. Press the trackball to addresses. select the message field. 11.

  • Page 27: View Messages

    Step outside the phone 6. Enter the email subject 1. In Idle mode, press [ View a and press the trackball. 2. Select a multimedia multimedia 7. Press <Options> and message message. select Add attachment or Create item. 1. In Idle mode, press [ View an 8.

  • Page 28: Use Bluetooth

    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 29: Switch Applications

    Step outside the phone 1. If necessary, enter a 1. Press [ Receive Close all Bluetooth PIN and press 2. Scroll to End all? data running <OK>. applications 3. Press <Yes>. 2. Press <Yes> to confirm that you are willing to receive.

  • Page 30: Menu Functions

    Internet Menu functions Menu Description All menu options listed Go to Connect your phone to This section provides brief explanations of homepage the network and load the menu functions on your phone. homepage of the wireless web service Call log provider.
  • Page 31 Menu functions Menu Description Menu Description Advanced Clear the cache. Delete Email inbox Access emails that you cookies or set whether or have received. not they are stored. Push Email Create and send push Change the settings for email. the web browser and access version and Drafts Access messages that...
  • Page 32 1. All rights and responsibilities for the Java-based games settings for using the messaging embedded in your phone and media contents provided by Samsung Fun Club, such as images, sounds, and services. Java applications, belong to their respective owners. Memory status...
  • Page 33 Menu functions Bluetooth Applications Menu Description Menu Description Activation Activate or deactivate the FM radio Listen to music or news Bluetooth feature. via FM radio on your phone. My devices Search for connectable Bluetooth devices Memo Make memos for things that are important and My phone’s Allow other Bluetooth...
  • Page 34 Alarms Menu Description Set a wake-up call to wake you up in the Timer Set a period of time for morning or an alarm to alert you to an event the phone to count at a specific time. down. Stopwatch Measure elapsed time.
  • Page 35 Menu functions Menu Description Menu Description Display & light Enter the greeting that is Display & light Select a clock type to be settings → displayed briefly on the settings → displayed on the idle Display settings display when the phone Display settings screen.
  • Page 36 Menu Description Menu Description Phone settings Check your phone Security → PIN Activate your PIN to → Own number numbers or assign a lock protect your USIM or name to each of the SIM card against numbers. unauthorised use. Phone settings Set how the phone Security →...
  • Page 37 Menu functions Menu Description Menu Description Security → Set the phone to send Network Change to an Mobile tracker the preset tracking settings → appropriate band when message to your family Network mode you travel abroad. or friends when someone Network Add a new network to tries to use your phone...

  • Page 38: Health And Safety Information

    The SAR is a measure of the rate of Health and safety information absorption of RF energy by the human body expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/ Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals kg). The FCC requires wireless phones to Certification Information (SAR) comply with a safety limit of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg).
  • Page 39 Answers for consumers relating to radio exposure guidelines whenused with a frequency (RF) exposure from wireless phones. The FDA publication includes the Samsung accessory designated for this product or when used with an accessory that following information: contains no metal and that positions the What kinds of phones are the subject handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the...
  • Page 40 safety guidelines that were developed with not produce heating effects causes no the advice of FDA and other federal health known adverse health effects. Many studies and safety agencies. When the phone is of low level RF exposures have not found located at greater distances from the user, any biological effects.
  • Page 41 Health and safety information Although the existing scientific data do not • “Occupational Safety and Health justify FDA regulatory actions, FDA has Administration urged the wireless phone industry to take a • “National Telecommunications and number of steps, including the following: Information Administration •...
  • Page 42 What are the results of the research what the results of such studies mean for done already? human health. The research done thus far has produced Three large epidemiology studies have been conflicting results, and many studies have published since December 2000. Between suffered from flaws in their research them, the studies investigated any possible methods.
  • Page 43 Health and safety information few years. However, very large numbers of about the effects of exposure to radio animals would be needed to provide reliable frequency energy (RF). proof of a cancer promoting effect if one FDA has been a leading participant in the exists.
  • Page 44 of the latest research developments around Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate the world. that wireless phones are harmful. But if you are concerned about the RF exposure from What steps can I take to reduce my these products, you can use measures like exposure to radio frequency energy those described above to reduce your RF from my wireless phone?
  • Page 45 Health and safety information evidence exists that using a wireless phone configuration should result in compliance causes brain tumors or other ill effects. Their with the safety limit. recommendation to limit wireless phone use Do wireless phone accessories that by children was strictly precautionary; it was claim to shield the head from RF not based on scientific evidence that any radiation work?
  • Page 46 lacked a reasonable basis to substantiate phones so that no interference occurs when their claim. a person uses a compatible phone and a compatible hearing aid at the same time. What about wireless phone This standard was approved by the IEEE in interference with medical equipment? 2000.
  • Page 47 Health and safety information http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/emfpg.html good common sense and remember the following tips: • World health Organization (WHO): 1. Get to know your wireless phone and its http://www.who.int/peh-emf/ features, such as speed dial and redial. If • International Commission on Non- available, these features help you to Ionizing Radiation Protection: place your call without taking your...
  • Page 48 5. Do not take notes or look up phone 9. Use your wireless phone to help others in numbers while driving. Jotting down a emergencies. If you see an auto “to do” list or flipping through your accident, crime in progress or other address book takes attention away from serious emergency where lives are in your primary responsibility, driving...
  • Page 49 Health and safety information phone off whenever it is forbidden to use it, maintained between a wireless phone and a or when it may cause interference or danger. pacemaker to avoid potential interference When connecting the phone or any with the pacemaker. accessory to another device, read its user's These recommendations are consistent with guide for detailed safety instructions.

  • Page 50: Posted Facilities

    Other Medical Devices Posted Facilities If you use any other personal medical Switch your phone off in any facility where devices, consult the manufacturer of your posted notices require you to do so. device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy.
  • Page 51 Health and safety information grain, dust or metal powders, and any other other official emergency number). area where you would normally be advised Emergency numbers vary by location. to turn off your vehicle engine. 3. Press [ If certain features are in use (call barring, for example), you may first need to Emergency Calls deactivate those features before you can...
  • Page 52 FCC Notice and Cautions However, there is no guarantee that FCC Notice interference will not occur in a • This device complies with Part 15 of particular installation. If this equipment the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to does cause harmful interference to the following two conditions: (1) this radio or television reception, which can device may not cause harmful...
  • Page 53 Cautions equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly. Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not expressly approved by Samsung, • Do not store or carry flammable liquids, will void the user’s authority to operate the gases or explosive materials in the same equipment.
  • Page 54 aircraft is illegal and may be dangerous service availability or you can check it to the aircraft's operation. yourself by pressing any key. • Failure to observe these instructions may Anytime the Power Save feature is activated, lead to the suspension or denial of a message displays on the screen.
  • Page 55 • Use only Samsung-approved batteries selected, frequency of calls, and voice, data, and recharge your battery only with and other application usage patterns. Samsung-approved chargers. When a...
  • Page 56 For charging capacity of your battery: it may safe disposal options for Li-Ion batteries, require cooling or warming first. contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Always • Do not leave the battery in hot or cold recycle.
  • Page 57 Health and safety information • Do not use the phone with a wet hand. • Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog Doing so may cause an electric shock to the device's moving parts and prevent you or damage to the phone. proper operation.
  • Page 58 The personnel there will assist you, and if necessary, arrange for service.

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