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-E590 User’s Guide...
Page 3: Safety Precautions
Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service Important station) or near fuels or chemicals. Switch off in an aircraft safety Wireless phones can cause interference.
Page 4 Be aware of special regulations Accessories and batteries Meet any special regulations in force in any area Use only Samsung-approved batteries and and always switch off your phone whenever it is accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables. forbidden to use it, or when it may cause Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage interference or danger.
Page 5: Features
About this Guide • Camera and camcorder Use the camera module on your phone to take a photo or record This User’s Guide provides you with condensed a video. information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get started”...
Page 6 • Digital data printing • Multimedia Message Service Print images, messages, and (MMS) other personal data directly from Send and receive MMS messages your phone. with a combination of text, image, video, and audio. • Bluetooth Transfer media files and personal •...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Use Phonebook ..........22 Contents Send messages ..........24 View messages ..........25 Unpack Send an SOS message ........26 Make sure you have each item Use Bluetooth ..........27 Use a memory card ........29 Your phone Enter text Keys, features, and locations ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes Get started...
Page 8 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 Call log p.39 3 Applications (continued) 6 My files p.84 9 Settings p.109 4 Bluetooth p.53 1 Recent contacts p.39 1 Images p.84 1 Time and date p.109 5 Java world p.56...
Page 9: Unpack
Left soft key your phone and the Power on/off/ Zoom Dial key Menu exit key accessories available at Memory card slot Delete key your Samsung dealer may Alphanumeric Camera key vary, depending on your keys Special function country or service Microphone keys...
Page 10: Get Started
Get started Insert the SIM card. First steps to operating your phone SIM card information Make sure that the gold-coloured When you subscribe to a cellular network, you contacts on the card receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity are face down. Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services.
Page 11: Low Battery Indicator
Get started Reattach the cover. When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter from the wall outlet. Remove the adapter from the Plug the travel phone. adapter into the phone. Low battery indicator When the battery is low: Plug the adapter into a standard AC power •...
Page 12: Power On Or Off
Power on or off To unlock the keypad, press <Unlock> and then Switch on 1. Press and hold [ Offline mode You can switch the phone to Offline mode, in 2. If necessary, enter the which the phone functions requiring network PIN and press <OK>.
Page 13: Keys And Display
Get started Keys and display • Press this key up to scroll to up (continued) Keys • Press this key down to scroll to down ( Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display. • Press this key left to scroll to left In Idle mode, access the following •...
Page 14 Press and hold to switch the phone Adjust the phone volume. on or off. In Idle mode, adjust the key tone End a call. volume. In Menu mode, cancel input and In Camera mode, open the camera return the phone to Idle mode. option screen.
Page 15 Get started Display Received signal strength Icons Call in progress Layout Icons display various icons. Out of your service area; you cannot make or receive calls Text and graphics display messages, Alarm set p. 92 instructions, and SOS message feature active information you enter.
Page 16 GPRS network status Ringer type p. 115 • Blue: GPRS network • None: Melody • Red: Transferring data in • : Vibration GPRS network • : Melody and vibration EDGE network status • : Melody then vibration • Blue: EDGE network •...
Page 17: Access Menu Functions
Get started Access menu functions Select an 1. Press a desired soft key. option Use the The roles of the soft keys vary 2. Press the Navigation keys to depending on the function you soft keys move to the next or previous are using.
Page 18: Customise Your Phone
Customise your phone 1. In Idle mode, press Display <Menu> and select language 1. In Idle mode, press Basic Settings → Phone <Menu> and select settings → Language. settings Settings → Setup wizard. 2. Select a language. 2. Select a language. 3.
Page 19 Get started You can set wallpaper for the You can set , or Idle mode Menu idle screen on the display. function as shortcuts to access wallpaper shortcuts your favourite menus. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings →...
Page 20 2. Select an item to be You can protect the phone Phone lock changed. against unauthorised use with a phone password. The phone 3. Select the menu item you will require the password on want. power-up. To access a favourite menu 1.
Page 21: Make/Answer Calls
5. Select Phone lock. Phone lock Press [ / ]. Adjust the 6. Select Enable. (continued) volume 7. Enter the password and during a call press <OK>. Make/Answer calls 1. Enter an area code and Make a call phone number. 2.
Page 22: Step Outside The Phone
Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press View a Begin with your camera, the music player, the web <Menu> and select My photo browser, and other special features files → Images → photos. Use the camera 2. Select the photo you want. 1.
Page 23: Play Music
Add music from → files to the p. 58 memory location. phone • Download from a computer 3. Press to select the files using the optional Samsung you want and press <Add>. PC Studio Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide...
Page 24: Browse The Web
Browse the web 1. From the music player Using a built-in web browser, you can easily Play music screen, press access the wireless web to get a variety of files up-to-date services and information and to 2. During playback, use the download web content.
Page 25: Use Phonebook
Step outside the phone Use Phonebook • To scroll through browser Navigate the items, press To the phone’s memory: Add a • To select an item, press 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone contact < > or number and press •...
Page 26 To the SIM card: 1. In Idle mode, press Create and <Menu> and select 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone send a name Phonebook → number and press card namecard. 2. Select SIM → New. 2. Specify your contact 3.
Page 27: Send Messages
Step outside the phone Send messages 4. Select Image or video or Music or Sound. 1. In Idle mode, press Send a text 5. Select Add image or Add <Menu> and select message video and add an image or Messages →...
Page 28: View Messages
1. In Idle mode, press 9. Enter e-mail addresses. Send an <Menu> and select 10.Press to send the e-mail Messages → Create new e-mail. message → Email. 2. Select Subject. View messages 3. Enter the e-mail subject and press When a notification appears: View a text 4.
Page 29: Send An Sos Message
Step outside the phone When a notification appears: 3. Select an e-mail or a View a header. 1. Press <View>. multimedia 4. If you selected a header, message 2. Select the message from press <Options> and the Inbox. select Retrieve to view the From the Inbox: body of the e-mail.
Page 30: Use Bluetooth
Use Bluetooth 3. Select Recipients. Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology, enabling you to connect the phone 4. Enter the phone numbers to wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and which you want to send the exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or SOS message and press control the phone remotely.
Page 31 Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press 1. Access an application, Search for Send data <Menu> and select Phonebook, My files, and pair with Applications → Bluetooth Calendar, or Memo. a Bluetooth → My devices → Search 2. Select the item you want to device new device.
Page 32: Use A Memory Card
To receive data via Bluetooth, • Frequent erasing and Receive data Important your phone’s Bluetooth feature writing will shorten a card’s memory must be active. lifespan. card • Do not remove a card from 1. When a device attempts to information the phone or turn off the access your phone, press...
Page 33 Step outside the phone • Keep cards away from small 1. Press the card so that it is Important Remove the children or pets. disengaged from the phone. memory memory • Do not expose cards in a 2. Slide the card out of the card card place subject to...
Page 34: Enter Text
Using ABC mode Enter text Press the appropriate key until the character ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes you want appears on the screen. You can enter text in some features such as Characters in order displayed Messages, Phonebook, or Calendar, using ABC Upper case Lower case mode, T9 mode, Number mode, and Symbol...
Page 35: Using T9 Mode
Enter text Other ABC mode operations Entering a word in T9 mode • To enter the same letter twice or to enter a 1. Press [2] to [9] to start entering a word. different letter on the same key, wait for the Press each key once for each letter.
Page 36: Using Number Mode
Using Number mode Other T9 mode operations • Press [1] to enter periods or apostrophes Number mode enables you to enter numbers. automatically. Press the keys corresponding to the digits you • Press the Navigation keys to move the want. cursor.
Page 37: Call Functions
Redialling recent numbers Call functions 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to display the list of Advanced calling features recent numbers. 2. Scroll to the number you want and press Making a call 1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and phone Making a call from Phonebook number.
Page 38: Viewing Missed Calls
Viewing missed calls 2. Scroll through other numbers, if necessary. 3. Press <Dial> or [ ] to dial the number you If you have missed calls, the screen displays want. how many calls you have missed. 1. Press <View>. Answering a call 2.
Page 39 Call functions Making a second call Press You can make another call if your network answer a call the button and hold. supports this function. end a call the button and hold. 1. Press <Hold> to put the call on hold. 2.
Page 40 Using the speakerphone feature • Voice clarity on/Voice clarity off: remove extraneous noise and increase call quality so Use the speakerphone feature to talk and listen that the person with whom you are speaking with the phone a short distance away. can hear you clearly even if you are in a Press and then <Yes>...
Page 41 Call functions • Mute keys/Send keys: switch the key • Split: have a private conversation with the tones on or off. selected participant. The other participants can converse with each other. After the To communicate with answering machines or private conversation, select Join to return computerised telephone systems, Send keys both private participants to the multi-party must be selected.
Page 42: Menu Functions
Accessing a call log Menu functions 1. Press to move to another call All menu options listed type. 2. Press to scroll through the call list. Call log (Menu 1) 3. Press [ ] to dial a number, or press view the details of a call.
Page 43: Missed Calls
Menu functions Received calls • Delete: delete the selected call log or all call (Menu 1.4) logs. This menu displays the most recent calls you • Reject list: specify numbers from which you have received. do not want to accept calls. •...
Page 44: Call Costs
• Last call time: check the length of your last • Last call cost: check the cost of your last call. call. • Total sent: check the total length of all the • Total cost: check the total cost of all your calls you have dialled.
Page 45: Phonebook
Menu functions Phonebook Finding a contact (Menu 2) 1. Enter the first few letters of the name that You can store phone numbers on your SIM card you want to find. and in your phone’s memory. The SIM card and phone’s memory are physically separate, but 2.
Page 46: Fdn Contacts
• Copy to phone: copy the e-mail address You can activate FDN mode in the FDN mode with the name to a new contact. menu. p. 121 • Send via: send the contact via SMS, MMS, Adding a contact e-mail, or Bluetooth. •...
Page 47: Create Contact
Menu functions Create contact • Graphic ID: assign a caller ID image to (Menu 2.3) alert you to a call from the person. Use this menu to add a new contact to • Ringtone: assign a ringtone to alert you Phonebook.
Page 48: Group
• Location: assign a location number. • View: display the members of the selected group. To assign a caller ID image, ringtone, or • Add: add a new group. group, the contact must be saved to the • Edit: change the properties of the selected phone’s memory.
Page 49: My Namecard
Menu functions Dialling speed dial numbers 2. Press <Options> and select Add → Contact or FDN contact. In Idle mode, press and hold the appropriate 3. Select a contact from the list. key. 4. Select a number, if the contact has more My namecard than one number.
Page 50: Own Number
Own number • Edit: edit the name card. (Menu 2.7) • Register to Calendar: register the person’s Use this feature to check your phone numbers, birthday to the Calendar. or to assign a name to each of the numbers. • Send via: send the name card via SMS, Changes made here do not affect the actual MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth.
Page 51: Service Number
Menu functions Applications • List by: sort your contacts by the first name (Menu 3) or last name. Use this menu to play Java applications, play • Delete all: delete all of the contacts from music files, or edit photos. You can also use the your phone’s memory, your SIM card, the Bluetooth feature.
Page 52: Playing Music Files
<Options> and select Play via. • Download from a computer using the 2. Select Phone to use the phone speaker. optional Samsung PC Studio programme Select Bluetooth stereo headset to use a Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide Bluetooth stereo headset, and then search •...
Page 53 Menu functions • Open playlist: access the current play list Function or all play lists. Stops playback. • Remove from playlist: remove the selected file from the play list. Adjusts the volume. • Send via: send the file via MMS, e-mail or Changes the repeat mode.
Page 54: Voice Recorder
• Reactivate key: get another licence key • Move to: move the selected file to another even when the key for the selected DRM file play list. has not expired. • Copy to: copy the selected file to another • Key management: manage the licence play list.
Page 55: Image Editor
Menu functions Playing a voice memo • Go to My voice clips: access the voice memo list. 1. From the Voice recorder screen, press • Settings: customise the default settings for <Options> and select Go to My voice the voice recorder: clips.
Page 56: Bluetooth
3. Press <Load>, or press <Options> and • Emoticon: add an emoticon. select Load. 4. Select an item. 4. Press <Options> and select Effects → an 5. Adjust the position of the inserted item and effect option. press <Done>. 5. Press <Done>. 6.
Page 57: Bluetooth Device
Menu functions • My phone’s name: assign a Bluetooth • If there are obstacles between the devices, the device name to your phone, which is then maximum operating distance may be reduced. displayed on other devices. • It is recommended that you do not use the Bluetooth feature while using multimedia •...
Page 58 • Mobile phone Some devices, especially headsets or hands-free • Computer car kits, may have a fixed Bluetooth PIN, such as • 0000. If the other device has one, you must enter the code. • Unknown device • Printer Using device options •...
Page 59: Java World
Menu functions • Authorise device/Unauthorise device: 6. Select a device. determine whether or not the phone asks 7. If necessary, enter the Bluetooth PIN needed you to permit connection when other devices for pairing and press <OK>. try to connect to your phone. Receiving data via Bluetooth •...
Page 60 Playing a game • Upgrade: upgrade the application to the latest version, except for embedded games. Select a game from the game list and follow the • Send information via text message: send onscreen instructions. The procedure may differ the URL address containing the application from game to game.
Page 61: Sim-At 4 Browser
Menu functions Browser When the proxy is set to Enable: (Menu 4) - IP address: enter the gateway address. The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) on - Port: enter the port number. your phone allows you to access the wireless When the proxy is set to Disable: web.
Page 62 Navigating the web browser • Home: go back to the homepage. • Exit: exit the web browser. Press • Reload: reload the current page. scroll through • Show URL: display the URL address of browser items the current web page. •...
Page 63: Bookmarks
Menu functions Exiting the browser Using bookmark options Press [ ] to end the network connection and From the bookmark list, press <Options> to exit the browser. access the following options: • Open: access the website. Bookmarks (Menu 4.2) • Edit: edit the address and name of the bookmark.
Page 64: Profile Settings
Profile settings Proxy IP: enter the web gateway address. (Menu 4.5) Proxy port: enter the port number. Use this menu to set up servers for the web APN: enter the access point name of the browser. Contact your service provider for GPRS network gateway.
Page 65: Current Profile
Menu functions Messages Dial number: enter the PPP server phone (Menu 5) number. Use the Messages menu to send and receive Login ID: enter the user ID. short messages, multimedia messages, and Password: enter the password. e-mails. You can also access push messages Data call type: select a data call type.
Page 66 • Preview as vivid message/View as text • The maximum number of characters messages: view the message in 3D view allowed in a message varies by your mode or switch back to normal view mode. service provider. If your message exceeds The phone converts message text to 3D vivid the maximum number of characters, the graphics.
Page 67 Menu functions • Input language: change the language to • The maximum size allowed for a message be used in T9 input mode. can differ, depending on your service • Text style: change the text attributes. provider. • Depending on the file type or DRM (Digital Multimedia message (Menu 5.1.2) Rights Management) system, some files...
Page 68 Using options while composing an MMS • Send: send the message. message • Save in: save the message in another message folder. While composing a message, press <Options> to access the following options: • Add page: add pages. Move to each page •...
Page 69 Menu functions 1. Record and save your voice memo. 2. Enter the subject of your e-mail and press p. 51 2. When you have finished, press <Options> and select Send. 3. Select the Message line. 3. Enter a phone number or an e-mail address. 4.
Page 70: My Messages
Using options while composing an e-mail • Save in: save the e-mail in another message folder. While composing an e-mail, press <Options> • Attach: attach Phonebook entries as name to access the following options: cards or calender data as data format •...
Page 71: Using Message Options
Menu functions Viewing a message SMS messages • Reply via: send a reply to the sender via The following icons may appear on the message SMS or MMS. list to show the message type: • SMS or delivery report for your sent •...
Page 72 • Zoom view: zoom in or out by pressing [ / MMS messages • Retrieve: retrieve the MMS message from • Add to block list: add the sender’s number the server. to the Block list to reject the messages from •...
Page 73 Menu functions • Lock/Unlock: lock the message to protect it • Lock/Unlock: lock the message to protect it from being deleted, or unlock the message. from being deleted, or unlock the message. • Details: access the message properties. Draft (Menu 5.2.2) Push messages This folder stores messages you have saved to •...
Page 74 Sentbox • Register: save the attached name cards (Menu 5.2.4) and calendar items to the phone. This folder stores messages that you have sent • Save to My files: save the selected successfully. attachment. While viewing a message, press <Options> to •...
Page 75 Menu functions Some printers may not be compatible with A ! icon next to a message means that the the phone. e-mail is of high priority. A grey-coloured e-mail icon indicates low priority. • Lock/Unlock: lock the message to protect it 2.
Page 76: Templates
• Save to My files: save the selected • Print via Bluetooth: print the e-mail by attachment. connecting the phone to a printer via Bluetooth. • Reply: send a replay to the sender via MMS or e-mail. Some printers may not be compatible with •...
Page 77 Menu functions Text template Multimedia message templates (Menu 5.3.1) (Menu 5.3.2) You can create SMS templates with the sentences you use frequently so that you can You can access embedded MMS templates or retrieve and insert them when composing an ones you have saved so that you can use them SMS message or passages.
Page 78: Delete All
• Delete: delete the selected template or the • Sending options: set up the options for templates you want. You cannot delete the sending SMS messages: embedded templates. Reply path: allow recipients to reply to you through your SMS server. Delete all (Menu 5.4) Request delivery receipt: set the network...
Page 79: Messages P
Menu functions Message type: set the default message Address hiding: set your address to be type. The network can convert messages hidden from the recipient’s phone. into the selected format. Request read receipt: send a read-reply Service centre: store or change the request along with your messages.
Page 80 Network when abroad: determine if your - Proxy: connect to the GPRS network using phone retrieves new messages automatically the proxy server. when you are roaming on another network. - GPRS settings: customise the settings Reception within home network or abroad required for connecting to the GPRS has the following options: network.
Page 81 Menu functions - Version: select an available OMA version Small video: you can add any type of items and maximum size limit for sending or of up to 100 KB. receiving messages. Moderate video: you can add any type of items of up to 300 KB.
Page 82 • Sending options: set up the options for • Receiving options: set up the options for sending e-mails: receiving e-mails: Send copy to self: send a copy of your Check interval: set how often the phone e-mail to your e-mail account. checks the e-mail server for downloading new e-mails.
Page 83 Menu functions Keep in server: leave the copies of e-mails - Reply address: enter your e-mil address in the server after retrieving. to be used when the recipient sends a reply. • Email accounts: set up an e-mail account and select an account to be used: To access the following options, press <Options>...
Page 84 - POP3 server: enter the IP address or host - Same ID and password: select if you name of the server that receives your want to have the same user ID and e-mail. password with the outgoing e-mail server. - POP3 port: enter the POP3 port number. - IMAP4 user ID: enter the IMAP4 user name.
Page 85: Sos Messages
Menu functions Profile settings: configure e-mail profiles • Service centre: enter the address of the using different e-mail servers. Set the server from which you want to receive push options for each profile: messages. - Profile name: enter a name for the e-mail SOS messages profile.
Page 86: Broadcast Messages
Message: check the preset SOS message The Archive box saves broadcast messages text. indefinitely. • Receiving options: set an alert type for • Activation: select to receive broadcast incoming SOS messages. messages, or not. • Help: view the onscreen help. •...
Page 87: My Files
Menu functions My files • : Forwardable item with a valid key. (Menu 6) • : Forwardable item without a valid key. The My files menu allows you to access • : Unforwardable item with a valid key. images, videos, music files, and sound clips •...
Page 88 Viewing a slide show • Send via: send the file via MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth. You can view your images as a slide show, a • Set as: set the image as your wallpaper for sequential presentation of each image in the the display or as a caller ID image for a current folder.
Page 89: Videos
Menu functions Videos • Print via: print the image by connecting the (Menu 6.2) phone to a printer via Bluetooth or USB. This menu displays video clips you have • To print via USB, you first need to set USB recorded, downloaded, received in messages, mode to PictBridge.
Page 90 • Copy to card: copy the file to a memory Function card. Skips to the next file. Skips • Delete: delete the selected file. forward in a file when held • Rename: change the file name. down. • Bluetooth visibility: share the selected file with other Bluetooth devices.
Page 91: Music
Menu functions Music Using sound options (Menu 6.3) While playing a sound clip, press <Options> to This menu displays music files you have access the following options: downloaded, or imported from a computer. • List: return to the sound list. 1.
Page 92: Other Files
Viewing a document • Lock/Unlock: lock the file to protect it from being deleted, or unlock the file. Select a file. Picsel File Viewer runs and open • Details: access the file properties. the document. • Activate key: get a new licence key when •...
Page 93 Menu functions Function Function Searches backward through the Fits the document to the screen document for the word entered height. in Search mode. Changes the display to Full Returns to the first page. screen view or Normal screen view. Searches forward through the document for the word entered Using document options in Search mode.
Page 94 • Fit to: fit the document to the page size, • Copy to card: copy the file to a memory screen width, or screen height. card. This option is only available when you insert a memory card into the phone. •...
Page 95: Memory Card
Menu functions Planner • Shortcuts: view the functions of the keys (Menu 7) you can use in Picsel File Viewer. Use this menu to keep track of your schedule. You can also use convenient features, such as Memory card (Menu 6.6) an alarm clock, calculator, converter, timer, and stopwatch.
Page 96: Calendar
Deactivating an alarm • Alarm time: enter the time for the alarm to ring. 1. Select the alarm you want to deactivate. • AM/PM: select AM or PM in 12-hour 2. Select Off on the Alarm line and press time format. <Save>.
Page 97 Menu functions • Press to move by day. • AM/PM: select AM or PM in 12-hour time format. • Press to move by week. • End date and End time: enter the • Press [ / ] to move by month. ending date and time for the item.
Page 98 Entering an anniversary 4. Press <Save> to save the anniversary. 1. Select a date on the calendar. Entering a task 2. Press <Options> and select Create → 1. Select a date on the calendar. Anniversary. 2. Press <Options> and select Create → 3.
Page 99 Menu functions • Alarm tone: select an alarm tone. While viewing an item, press <Options> to access the following options: 4. Press <Save> to save the task. • Edit: edit the item. Consulting the calendar • Create: add a new item. Once you have created items, the item icons •...
Page 100 Using calendar options • Memory status: access memory information for the items stored on the On the calendar, press <Options> to access calendar. the following options: • View by: change the view mode of the Viewing items in a different mode calendar.
Page 101: Memo
Menu functions Using memo options Week view You can view items for the selected week. A While viewing memo details, press <Options> light gray cell on the timetable indicates the to access the following options: presence of item information. Select a cell in •...
Page 102: Viewing World Time
Setting the local time zone Using world clock options 1. From the world map, press <Options> on From the world map, press <Options> to the upper line ( ) and select Edit. access the following options: • Edit: change the local time zone. 2.
Page 103: Calculator
Menu functions Calculator Converter (Menu 7.5) (Menu 7.6) Use this menu to perform basic arithmetic Use this menu for common conversions, such functions, such as addition, subtraction, as currency and temperature. multiplication, and division. Performing a conversion 1. Enter the first number. 1.
Page 104: Timer
Using converter options 3. Press to start counting down. Press <Options> to access the following Stopping the timer options: • Press any key when the timer sounds. • Clear: clear the current values. • Press on the Timer screen to stop the •...
Page 105: Camera
Menu functions Camera Taking a photo (Menu 8) 1. Access the Take photo menu to turn on the You can use the camera module embedded in camera. your phone to take photos and record videos. 2. Make any desired adjustments. To access this menu, press <Menu>...
Page 106 Multi shot: take a series of action stills. You Press can select the number of photos the camera will take. send the photo via MMS, e-mail, or Mosaic shot: take several stills and save Bluetooth them in one frame. You can select the layout.
Page 107 Menu functions - Quality: select an image quality setting. - Default name: change the default prefix of file names. - Viewfinder mode: select a preview • Camera shortcuts: view the functions of screen. the keys you can use in Capture mode. - Scene program: set whether or not to use Night shot mode.
Page 108: Using Photo Options
• Set as: set the photo as your wallpaper for Function the display or as a caller ID image for a Phonebook entry. Changes the colour tone or applies a special effect. • Edit: edit the image using the Image editor. p.
Page 109: Record Video
Menu functions • Lock/Unlock: lock the file to protect it from 4. Press or < > to stop recording. The being deleted, or unlock the file. video is automatically saved in the My video clips folder. • Details: access the file properties. Press Record video (Menu 8.2)
Page 110 • Timer: set a time delay before the camera White balance: adjust the colour balance of starts recording a video. the video. You can make your video appear warmer or cooler. • Go to My video clips: access the My video Zoom sound: turn the sound effect for clips folder.
Page 111 Menu functions Function Function Adjusts the brightness. Mutes or unmutes the audio. Zooms in or out. Sets the timer. Goes to the My video clips Switches to Capture mode. p. 102 folder. Changes the frame size. Using video options Changes the image quality. After saving a video clip, press <...
Page 112: Go To My Photos
Settings • Go to My video clips: access the My video (Menu 9) clips folder. p. 86 The Settings menu provides you with various • Bluetooth visibility: share the file with setting options to customise the phone to your other Bluetooth devices. preferences and needs.
Page 113: Phone Settings
Menu functions Phone settings (Menu 9.2) Time information may not be updated when you move to one time zone to another within Many different features of your phone’s system a country. can be customised to suit your preferences. Automatic: your phone will receive time Language (Menu 9.2.1) information from the network.
Page 114 Assigning a shortcut menu Setting up favourite menu items 1. Select a key to be used as a shortcut key. 1. Select an item to be changed. 2. Select a menu to be assigned to the key. 2. Select the menu item you want. Using shortcut options Using item options Press <Options>...
Page 115 Menu functions Launching menus by number 2. Select a menu to be assigned to the key. 1. From the Advanced shortcuts menu, select Using Advanced shortcut options On and press <Save>. Press <Options> to access the following 2. In Idle mode, enter the number for the options: action you want.
Page 116 • Text message: enter a message to be sent • Auto redial: set the phone to make up to to the caller when a call is rejected. ten attempts to redial a phone number after an unsuccessful call. USB settings (Menu 9.2.7) •...
Page 117: Display Settings
Menu functions Display settings Main menu style (Menu 9.3) (Menu 9.3.2) You can select a display style for the main menu Use this menu to change settings for the screen. display. Text display (Menu 9.3.3) Wallpaper (Menu 9.3.1) You can change the display settings for the text You can change the background image that is displayed on the idle screen.
Page 118: Sound Settings
Dialling display • Alert type: specify how you are to be (Menu 9.3.6) informed of incoming calls. Use this menu to select a font size and colour • Ring tone: select a ringtone for the call for the numbers entered and the background ringer.
Page 119: Light Settings
Menu functions • Repetition: specify how often the phone • Alerts on call: set the phone to beep when informs you of a new message. you receive a new message or when the time for an alarm comes during a call. Power-on/off tone (Menu 9.4.4) •...
Page 120: Setup Wizard
Keypad light Network services (Menu 9.5.2) (Menu 9.7) Use this menu to set how the phone controls Use this menu to access network services. the use of the keypad light. Please contact your service provider to check • Any time: the keypad light is always used. their availability and subscribe to them, if you •...
Page 121 Menu functions 2. Select the type of calls to be diverted. • International except home: only allow calls to numbers within the current 3. Select Activate. To deactivate call diverting, country when you are abroad, and to your select Deactivate. home country.
Page 122 Call waiting Caller ID (Menu 9.7.3) (Menu 9.7.5) This network service informs you when This network service allows you to hide your someone is trying to reach you while you are on phone number from the person you are calling. another call.
Page 123: Security
Menu functions Band selection (Menu 9.7.7) If you enter an incorrect PIN/PIN2 three times, the SIM card is blocked. To unblock it, you need For the phone to make and receive phone calls, to enter your PUK/PUK2 (Personal Unblocking it must register with an available network. Key).
Page 124 Phone lock SIM lock (Menu 9.8.3) (Menu 9.8.6) The Phone lock feature locks the phone from The SIM lock feature allows your phone to work unauthorised use. only with the current SIM by assigning a SIM lock code. You must enter the SIM lock code to When this feature is enabled, you must enter a use a different SIM card.
Page 125: Memory Status
Menu functions uTrack • Sender: enter the sender’s name. (Menu 9.8.9) • Message: check the preset tracking When someone tries to use your phone with message text. another SIM card, the phone will automatically 3. When you have finished, press <Save>. send the preset tracking message to your family or friends.
Page 126: Key Management
1. Press to select the setting categories to • Delete: delete the selected licence key. be reset. • Go to My messages/Go to My files/ Go to Java world: access the message containing 2. Press <Reset>. the media content, the corresponding file 3.
Page 127 The exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless mobile Health and safety information phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR is a measure Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals of the rate of absorption of RF energy by the human Certification Information (SAR) body expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg).
Page 128 For body worn operation, this model phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines whenused with a Samsung accessory designated for this product or when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the body.
Page 129: Health And Safety Information
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones phones,” which have a base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house, typically operate at far The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has lower power levels, and thus produce RF exposures published a series of Questions and Answers for well within the FCC's compliance limits.
Page 130 Health and safety information What is FDA's role concerning the safety of • “Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones wireless phones? with the best possible information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human health. Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer products such as wireless FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the phones before they can be sold, as it does with new...
Page 131 exposure. FCC relies on FDA and other health agencies animals. However, many of the studies that showed for safety questions about wireless phones. increased tumor development used animals that had been genetically engineered or treated with cancer- FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless causing chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to develop phone networks rely upon.
Page 132 Health and safety information What research is needed to decide whether RF What is FDA doing to find out more about the exposure from wireless phones poses a health possible health effects of wireless phone RF? risk? FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology A combination of laboratory studies and Program and with groups of investigators around the epidemiological studies of people actually using...
Page 133 to independent investigators. The initial research will headset and carry the wireless phone away from include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless your body or use a wireless phone connected to a phone users. The CRADA will also include a broad remote antenna.
Page 134 Health and safety information example, the government in the United Kingdom are used against the head or against the body. Either distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation configuration should result in compliance with the in December 2000. They noted that no evidence exists safety limit.
Page 135 claims. According to FTC, these defendants lacked a person uses a compatible phone and a compatible reasonable basis to substantiate their claim. hearing aid at the same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000. What about wireless phone interference with FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones medical equipment? for possible interactions with other medical devices.
Page 136: Road Safety
Health and safety information • National institute for Occupational Safety and Road Safety Health (NIOSH): Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/emfpg.html communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. • World health Organization (WHO): But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must http://www.who.int/peh-emf/ uphold.
Page 137 3. Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be 7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional able to access your wireless phone without conversations that may be distracting. Make removing your eyes from the road. If you get an people you are talking with aware you are driving incoming call at an inconvenient time, let your and suspend conversations that have the potential...
Page 138: Operating Environment
Health and safety information “The wireless industry reminds you to use your Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices phone safely when driving.” For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE, or Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from visit our web-site www.wow-com.com radio frequency (RF) signals.
Page 139: Index
• should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to Vehicles minimize potential interference. RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, switch your phone off immediately. vehicles.
Page 140: Emergency Calls
areas), chemical plants or where blasting operations possible on all wireless phone networks or when are in progress. certain network services and/or phone features are in use. Check with local service providers. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked. They include To make an emergency call: below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage 1.
Page 141: Fcc Notice And Cautions
Restricting Children's access to your Phone if not installed and used in accordance with the Your phone is not a toy. Children should not be allowed instructions, may cause harmful interference to to play with it because they could hurt themselves and radio communications.
Page 142: Other Important Safety Information
Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s • For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember authority to operate the equipment.
Page 143: Product Performance
Product Performance Understanding How Your Phone Operates Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception receiver. When it's turned on, it receives and transmits The quality of each call you make or receive depends radio frequency (RF) signals.
Page 144: Battery Precautions
• Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain features selected, frequency of calls, and voice, data, or liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, and other application usage patterns. immediately turn the power off and remove the Battery Precautions battery.
Page 145 • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and the battery), for example when you carry a spare recharge your battery only with Samsung- battery in a pocket or bag. Short-circuiting the approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, terminals may damage the battery or the object disconnect it from the power source.
Page 146: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance temperature, moisture can form inside the phone, which may damage the phone's electronic circuit Your phone is a product of superior design and boards. craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The • Do not drop, knock or shake the phone. Rough suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty handling can break internal circuit boards.
Page 147 • Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas or modified accessories may damage the phone and violate regulations governing radio devices. • If the phone, battery, charger or any accessory is not working properly, take it to your nearest qualified service facility.
Page 148 Index Bluetooth barring • 118 receiving, data • 56 diverting • 117 ABC mode, text input • 31 sending, data • 56 holding • 36 Alarm • 92 settings • 54 making • 34 Answering Broadcast messages • 83 redialling • 34 call •...
Page 149 DTMF tones, send • 38 Date, set • 110 Icons, descriptions • 12 Deleting Image editor • 52 E-mails calendar items • 96, 97 Images, downloaded • 84 creating/sending • 66 call log • 40 Inbox, messages deleting • 72, 74 e-mail •...
Page 150 Index Light settings • 116 greeting • 110 Network services • 117 Locking MMS • 64 Numbers menu functions • 121 push • 69 searching • 42 phone • 121 SMS • 62 storing • 44 SIM card • 121 Minute minder •...
Page 151 adding • 44 Recording switching • 17 deleting • 43, 48 videos • 106 SIM card editing • 42 voice memos • 51 inserting • 7, 8 finding • 42 Redialling locking • 121 managing • 47 automatically • 113 Skin colour •...
Page 152 Index Text, enter • 31 World clock • 98 Time, set • 110 Timer • 101 USB settings • 113 Videos playing • 86 recording • 106 Voice clarity • 37, 113 Voice recorder playing • 52 recording • 51 Voicemail server •...

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