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Printed in Korea
World Wide Web
Code No.:GH68-xxxxxA
http://www.samsungmobile.com
English (LTN). 02/2008. Rev. 1.0

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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-xxxxxA http://www.samsungmobile.com English (LTN). 02/2008. Rev. 1.0...

  • Page 2: User Manual

    SGH-V820L user manual...

  • 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 new 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 ............. 10 Phone layout ..........11 Keys ............12 Display ............13 Icons ............13 assembling and preparing your mobile phone Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ...
  • Page 6 Send and view messages ......23 Use the RSS reader ........42 Add and find contacts ....... 25 Use the Samsung Mobile Business service 43 Watch digital TV ........26 View world clocks ........43 Use basic camera functions ...... 27 Set and use alarms ........

  • 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 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.

  • 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 traveling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel. Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) certification information Your device conforms to U.S.
  • Page 14 In normal use, the actual SAR is likely to be much lower, as the device has been designed to emit only the RF energy necessary to transmit a signal to the nearest base station. By automatically emitting lower levels when possible, your device reduces your overall exposure to RF energy.

  • Page 15: Introducing Your Mobile Phone

    In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s The items supplied with your phone may vary layout, keys, display, and icons. depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider. You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer.

  • Page 16: 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: Earpiece Internal TV channel camera lens External display Main display TV volume TV antenna Web access/ External 4-way confirm key...

  • Page 17: Keys

    Keys Function Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, Function Dial retrieve recently dialed, missed, or Perform actions indicated at the received numbers Softkeys bottom of the display Delete Delete characters In Idle mode, launch user-defined Turn the phone on and off (press and Navigation menus;...

  • Page 18: Display

    Icons Function In Idle mode, turn on the camera Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Camera (press and hold); In Camera mode, take a photo or record a video Icon Definition In Idle mode, access the TV menu; Signal strength Turn on the TV (press and hold) GPRS network connected...
  • Page 19 Icon Definition Icon Definition Memory card inserted Offline profile activated New text message (SMS) Battery power level New multimedia message (MMS) New email message New voice mail message New configuration message Silent profile activated Driving profile activated Meeting profile activated Outdoor profile activated...

  • Page 20: Phone

    2. Insert the SIM or USIM card. 3. Insert the battery. Place the card in the phone with the gold- colored contacts facing down. 4. Replace the battery cover.

  • Page 21: 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. To mobile phone use UMTS services, you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.

  • Page 22: Charge The Battery

    Charge the battery Improperly connecting the adapter can cause serious damage to the phone. Any damages Before using the phone for the first time, you must by misuse are not covered by the warranty. charge the battery. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side of the phone.

  • Page 23: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    6. Close the cover to the multifunction jack. 2. Insert a memory card with the label side facing About the low battery indicator 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.

  • Page 24: Using Basic Functions

    Turn your phone on and off using basic To turn your phone on, 1. 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

    Access menus • Music player: launch the music player • WAP: launch the web browser To access your phone’s menus, 2. Scroll to the application and press <Select>. 1. Press a softkey for the menu you want. 3. When you are finished, scroll to End all? and 2.
  • Page 26 Change your ringtone Set menu shortcuts 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Phone settings → Shortcuts. Profiles. 2. Scroll to a profile. 2. Select a key to use as a shortcut. 3.

  • Page 27: Use Basic Call Functions

    Use basic call functions Adjust the volume To adjust the volume during a call, press the Volume Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call key up or down. functions. Use the speakerphone feature Make a call 1. During a call, press to activate the 1.

  • Page 28: Send And View Messages

    Send and view messages 7. Enter a subject. 8. Press <Options> → Send to send the Learn to send and view text (SMS), multimedia message. (MMS), and email messages. Send an email Send a text or multimedia message 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → 1.

  • Page 29: Enter Text

    Enter text Mode Function When entering text, you can change the text input 1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an entire word. mode: 2. When the word displays correctly, press • Press and hold [ ] to switch between T9 and [ ] to insert a space.

  • Page 30: Add And Find Contacts

    View an email 3. Select a number type (if necessary). 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → 4. Enter contact information. 5. Press [OK], or press <Options> → Save to add Email inbox. 2. Press <Options> → Download. the contact to memory.

  • Page 31: Watch Digital Tv

    Watch digital TV 4. Select a program. 5. Rotate and flip the display to view the TV in Learn to watch digital TV with your phone. landscape view (if necessary). Watch TV 6. While watching TV, use the following keys and functions: 1.

  • Page 32: Use Basic Camera Functions

    Update the channel list 3. Press or [ ] to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically. 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on the 4. Press <Camera>, [ ], or [C] to take another photo (step 2).

  • Page 33: Listen To Music

    Pause or resume playback • Download from the wireless web. Browse the Volume/ Navigation Adjust the volume up or down • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung up or down PC Studio. Samsung PC Studio user manual...

  • Page 34: Browse The Web

    2. Navigate web pages using the following keys: Function Function • Left: Skip backward; Scan backward in a file (press and hold) Navigation Scroll up or down on a web page Navigation • Right: Skip forward; Scan forward Select an item in a file (press and hold) <Back>...

  • Page 35: 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 36 Hold a call or retrieve a held call Answer a second call Press <Options> → Hold to place a call on hold or If your network supports this function, you can press <Resume> to retrieve a held call. answer a second incoming call: 1.

  • Page 37: 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 38: Use Advanced Messaging Functions

    3. Press <Options> → Assign speed dial. 5. Press <Options> → Group settings. → an 4. Scroll to a number you want to set (4-7, and 9) 6. To set the caller ID image, press image category → an image → <Select>. and press <Select>.
  • Page 39 3. Enter your text and press to save the Insert text templates in new messages template. 1. To start a new message, press <Menu> → Messages → Create new message → a Create a multimedia template message type. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → 2.

  • Page 40: Use Advanced Tv Functions

    Use advanced TV functions 5. Set the details to reserve the program. 6. Press <Save>. Learn to show subtitles, reserve a program, and customize TV settings. The subtitle and program reservation services may not be available depending on your Show subtitles service provider.

  • Page 41: Use Advanced Music Functions

    • Message & Alarms: set how to display 3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the incoming messages or alarms while watching multifunction jack on your phone to a PC with Windows Media Player installed. • Off: set to automatically power off the TV When connected, a pop-up window will appear after a specified duration or to turn off the TV on the PC.
  • Page 42 6. Press <Options> → Add → Tracks. 4. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. 7. Select the files you want to include and press When connected, a pop-up window will appear <OK>.

  • Page 43: 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> → Settings → Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools Connectivity →...

  • Page 44: Activate The Mobile Tracker

    3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or Receive data using the Bluetooth the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, wireless feature and press <OK>. 1. Enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature When the owner of the other device enters the and press <OK>...

  • Page 45: Record And Play Voice Memos

    2. Enter your password and press <Confirm>. Record and play voice memos The first time you access this menu, you will be Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder. prompted to create and confirm a password. Record a voice memo 3.

  • Page 46: Use Java-Powered Games And Applications

    3. Control the playback using the following keys: Play games 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Downloads → Function Pause or resume playback My Games. Volume 2. Select a game from the list and follow the Adjust the volume up or down onscreen instructions.

  • Page 47: Use The Rss Reader

    3. Select a feed → an updated post. Use the RSS reader Learn to use the RSS reader to get the latest news Download multimedia and information from your favorite websites. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Tools → RSS Reader.

  • Page 48: Use The Samsung Mobile Business Service

    Use the Samsung Mobile Business 3. To set daylight saving time, press <DST>. service 4. Press [ Learn to use the Samsung Mobile Business (SMB) Set and use alarms service to access your corporate MS Exchange Server when you are out of the office.

  • Page 49: Use The Calculator

    Stop an alarm Use the calculator When the alarm sounds, 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Tools → Calculator. • Press any key to stop an alarm without snooze. • Press <OK> or to stop an alarm with 2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator snooze or press any key to silence the alarm for display to perform basic mathematical the snooze period.

  • Page 50: Set A Countdown Timer

    Set a countdown timer Create a new task 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Tools → Timer. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Tools → Tasks. 2. Press <Options> → Create. 2. Press <Set>. 3. Enter hours or minutes to count down and press 3.

  • Page 51: 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> → Tools → Calendar. 2. Press <Options> → View mode → Day view or Week view. Create an event 1.

  • Page 52: Overview Of Menu Functions

    5 Phone settings 7 Tools 10 Video call time 2 Inbox 6 Call settings 11 Date volume 3 Email inbox Samsung Mobile Business 7 Connectivity 12 Date call time 4 Sent 2 RSS Reader 8 Application settings 13 Call cost...

  • Page 53: 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 54 Your phone displays “No service,” “Network • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular failure,” or “Not done.” network. • Ensure that you have not set call barring for the • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor phone number.
  • Page 55 • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again. You select a contact to call, but the call is not dialed. • Ensure that the correct number is stored in the contact list.
  • Page 56 index alarms calculator multiparty, 31 creating, 43 see tools, calculator placing on hold, 31 deactivating, 44 recently dialed, 30 calendar stopping, 44 retrieving held calls, 31 see tools, calendar viewing missed, 30 battery calls charging, 17 advanced functions, 30 clock installing, 15 see world clock answering additional calls, 31...
  • Page 57 converter memory card shortcut keys see tools, converter see shortcuts messages viewing email, 25 countdown timer shortcuts see tools, countdown timer viewing multimedia, 24 silent profile viewing text, 24 headset SIM card mobile tracker internet stopwatch see web browser music player see tools, stopwatch customizing, 37 Java...
  • Page 58 timer voice memos see tools, countdown timer playing, 40 recording, 40 tools alarm, 43 volume calculator, 44 call volume, 22 calendar, 46 key tone volume, 20 converter, 44 wallpaper countdown timer, 45 web browser RSS reader, 42 adding bookmarks, 29 stopwatch, 45 launching homepage, 29 world clock...

  • Page 59: Health And Safety Information

    • A clear description of the problem evaluation of scientific studies. Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales The standards include a substantial safety margin service. designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
  • Page 60 SAR tests are conducted using standard operating The tests are performed in positions and locations positions specified by the FCC with the phone (e.g., at the ear and worn on the body) as required by transmitting at its highest certified power level in all the FCC for each model.

  • Page 61: For Body Operation

    For body worn operation, this model phone has been in any way. tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with a Samsung-supplied or approved • Use the battery only for its intended purpose. accessory designated for this product or when used •...

  • Page 62: Road Safety

    • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and terminals may damage the battery or the object recharge your battery only with Samsung- causing the short-circuiting. approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, • Dispose used batteries in accordance with local disconnect it from the power source.
  • Page 63 Health and safety information safety to your wireless phone with one of the many • Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, hands-free accessories available today. place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan calls when your car •...

  • Page 64: Electronic Devices

    Electronic devices • If you see a broken-down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a broken traffic signal, a minor traffic Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from accident where no one appears injured, or a radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain vehicle you know to be stolen, call roadside electronic equipment may not be shielded against the assistance or any other special non-emergency...
  • Page 65 Health and safety information Vehicles If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, switch off your phone immediately. RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor Hearing aids vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some representative regarding your vehicle.

  • Page 66: Potentially Explosive Environments

    Potentially explosive environments Emergency calls Switch off your phone when in any area with a This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even connection in all conditions.

  • Page 67: Other Important Safety Information

    Health and safety information If certain features are in use (call barring, for • For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember example), you may first need to deactivate those that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not features before you can make an emergency call.
  • Page 68 • Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories • Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or out of the reach of small children’s. strong detergents to clean the phone. Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and- •...
  • Page 69 Health and safety information Acknowledging Special Precautions reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to and the FCC and Industry Canada try to correct the interference by one or more of Notice the following measures: FCC Notice...
  • Page 70 Appendix A: CERTIFICATION Cautions INFORMATION (SAR) Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S authority to operate the equipment. REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.
  • Page 71 Health and safety information operating positions accepted by the FCC with the Body-worn operations are restricted to Samsung- phone transmitting at its highest certified power level supplied, approved or none Samsung designated in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is...
  • Page 72 Appendix B: Guide to Safe and responsibility. A wireless phone can be an invaluable tool, but good judgment must be exercised at all times Responsible Wireless Phone Use while driving a motor vehicle whether on the phone or Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association not.
  • Page 73 Health and safety information Wireless Phone “Safety Tips” 3. Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Make sure you place your wireless phone within Below are safety tips to follow while driving and using easy reach and where you can grab it without a wireless phone which should be easy to remember: removing your eyes from the road.
  • Page 74 6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, other local emergency number in the case of fire, place calls when you are not moving or before traffic accident, road hazard or medical pulling into traffic. Try to plan your calls before you emergency.

  • Page 75: Wireless Phones

    Health and safety information Appendix C: Consumer Update on you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or other special non-emergency wireless number. Wireless Phones Careless, distracted individuals and people driving U.S. Food and Drug Administration irresponsibly represent a hazard to everyone on the 1.
  • Page 76 thus produce RF exposures well within the FCC’s 3. What is FDA’s role concerning the safety of wireless compliance limits. phones? 2. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation emitting consumer products such as wireless The available scientific evidence does not show that phones before they can be sold, as it does with new any health problems are associated with using...
  • Page 77 Health and safety information • Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes phones with the Federal Communications any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in the for device function; and United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure.
  • Page 78 FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health 5. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to Organization International Electromagnetic Fields radio frequency energy from my wireless phone? (EMF) Project since its inception in 1996. An influential If there is a risk from these products—and at this point result of this work has been the development of a we do not know that there is—it is probably very...
  • Page 79 Health and safety information use measures like those described above to reduce precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence your RF exposure from wireless phone use. that any health hazard exists. 6. What about children using wireless phones? 7. Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions? The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones, including children and...
  • Page 80 8. Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can the head from RF radiation work? interact with some electronic devices. For this reason, FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to...
  • Page 81 Health and safety information same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day. 2000. These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones, so we don’t FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones know with certainty what the results of such studies for possible interactions with other medical devices.
  • Page 82 are needed. Lifetime animal exposure studies could be FCC RF Safety Program: completed in a few years. However, very large http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/ numbers of animals would be needed to provide Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if one http://www.epa.gov/radiation/ exists.

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