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Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your device depending on the software of the device or your service provider. Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-xxxxxA World Wide Web English. 07/2008. Rev. 1.0 http://www.samsungmobile.com...
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 Caution—situations that could cause to guide you through the functions and features damage to your device or other of your device.
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Copyrights and trademarks → Followed by—the order of options or Rights to all technologies and products that menus you must select to perform a comprise this device are the property of their step; for example: Press the Menu key → Media → Music plyr. respective owners: (represents the Menu key, followed •...
safety and usage information contents introducing your device Unpack ..........9 Device layout ........10 Keys ............11 Icons ............12 assembling and preparing your de- vice Install the SIM card and battery ....14 Charge the battery .......15 Insert a memory card (optional) ....16 basic functions Turn on your device for the first time ..17 Enter text ..........18...
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Gallery ..........41 Converter ..........64 Radio ...........42 GPS data ..........65 RealPlayer® .........43 Landmarks ...........67 Recorder ..........44 managers Samsung PC Studio ......44 File manager ........68 personal productivity Application manager ......70 Contacts ..........46 Device manager ........71 Calendar ..........50 Licence manager .........72 Notes ...........50 Connection manager ......73...
Safety warnings safety and Keep your device away from small usage children and pets Keep your device and all accessories out of information the reach of small children or animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak Protect your hearing...
Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) and chargers with care between mobile devices and pacemakers to avoid potential interference, as • Use only Samsung-approved batteries recommended by manufacturers and the and chargers specifically designed for independent research group, Wireless your device.
Reduce the risk of repetitive use of a mobile device in a certain area. motion injuries When sending text messages or playing Use only Samsung-approved games on your device, hold the device with accessories a relaxed grip, press the keys lightly, use...
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Turn off the device near medical Protect batteries and chargers equipment from damage Your device can interfere with medical • Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or equipment in hospitals or health care very hot temperatures (below 0° C/32° F facilities.
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Handle your device carefully and • Avoid using the device’s camera flash or light close to the eyes of children or sensibly animals. • Do not allow your device to get wet— • Your device and memory cards may be liquids can cause serious damage.
• Disconnect chargers from power sources Important usage when not in use. information • Use batteries only for their intended purpose. Use your device in the normal Handle SIM cards and memory position cards with care Avoid contact with your device’s internal antenna.
Safety and usage information Ensure access to emergency services Electronics Engineers (IEEE). In both cases, the recommendations were Emergency calls from your device may developed by scientific and engineering not be possible in some areas or experts drawn from industry, circumstances.
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FCC RF exposure guidelines when used certified to the FCC that it does not with a Samsung accessory designated for exceed the exposure limit established by this product or when used with an...
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Safety and usage information The FCC has granted an Equipment device may not cause harmful Authorization for this mobile phone with interference, and (2) this device must all reported SAR levels evaluated as in accept any interference received, compliance with the FCC RF exposure including interference that may cause guidelines.
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Safety and usage information interference to radio or television - Consult the dealer or an experienced reception, which can be determined by radio/TV technician for help. turning the equipment off and on, the The phone may cause TV or radio user is encouraged to try to correct the interference if used in close proximity to interference by one or more of the...
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Safety and usage information Cautions Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Only use approved batteries, antennas and chargers. The use of any unauthorized accessories may be...
Unpack introducing your Your package contains the following items: • Smartphone device • Headset • Battery • Travel adapter (charger) Learn about your device’s parts, accessories, • PC data cable keys, and icons. • Samsung PC Studio CD...
Device layout The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: Earpiece Status light 4-way Display navigation key Camera lens Trackpad/ Flashbulb Confirm key Right softkey Camera mode Volume key switch Music player...
Keys Function Turn the device on or off (press Function and hold); Access the Quick Perform actions indicated at the Menu; End a call; Exit an bottom of the display application Open the main menu; Show all Open the defined application active applications (press and hold) Delete...
Icons Function Change the text input mode; Icon Definition Change character case; In Signal strength (GSM/GPRS Standby mode, activate or network) deactivate Silent profile (press Alarm activated and hold) In Standby mode, adjust key New text message volume; During a call, adjust New voice mail message earpiece volume;...
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Icon Definition Mono headset connected Connected to computer In Home Zone service area Keypad locked Memory card inserted Battery power level...
Install the SIM card and battery assembling and 1. Remove the battery cover. preparing your device Get started by assembling and setting up your device for its first use. 2. Insert the SIM card. Insert the card with the gold-coloured contacts facing the device.
3. Insert the battery. Charge the battery 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side of the device. 2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the device. 4. Replace the battery cover. 3. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet.
Insert a memory card 3. Push the memory card into the memory card slot until it locks (clicks) in place. (optional) 4. Close the cover to the memory card slot. By inserting a memory card, you can store Follow these steps when removing a multimedia files and messages or back up memory card your important information.
Turn on your device for the first basic functions time 1. Press and hold [ ] to turn on your device. Learn how to perform basic operations and use 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to set the main features of your device. the region, city, current time, and the date.
Enter text Enter text in Pinyin mode Pinyin is a system to enter Chinese words Change the text input mode by spelling them phonetically (how they sound) using the Latin alphabet. Press [ ] to switch between the following text input modes: 1.
Enter text in Stroke mode Work with applications Stroke mode allows you to enter individual Chinese strokes, in written order, from top to Open applications or folders bottom, and from left to right. 1. In Standby mode, press the Menu key. 1.
Close applications Activate a profile To close the current application, press 1. In Standby mode, press the Menu key → → Settings Profiles. 2. Scroll to a profile and press <Options> To close an application that is running in the →...
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Apply a theme 1. In Standby mode, press the Menu key → → Settings Themes. 2. Scroll to a category and press the Confirm key: • General - choose a skin for your display. • Menu view - choose a layout of the display.
Calls communication Learn to use your device's call functions. Make a voice call Your device allows you to send and receive 1. In Standby mode, enter an area code many types of calls and messages over cellular and phone number. networks and the internet.
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Call an international number Insert a pause 1. Press [ ] twice to insert the + character When calling automated systems, you can (this replaces the international access insert a pause between the device number code). and another set of numbers. 2.
2. Scroll to a missed call. 4. Scroll to a diverting location (mailbox or other number) and press the Confirm 3. Press [ ] to dial. key. For fax calls, skip this step. Call a recently dialled number 5. Enter a number and select a delay, and 1.
Messages • Reports: delivery reports of text and multimedia messages; you must request Learn to use messaging functions. For a delivery report in the message options instructions on entering text, see "Enter before sending text." p. 18 • Messages sent via the Bluetooth wireless feature are not saved in the Message folders Drafts or Sent folder.
• Resend at (time): the message has Icon Description failed to send and will be sent at the Unread smart message specified time • Deferred: the message has been Unread service message scheduled to send at a later time Data received via a Bluetooth •...
3. Press <Options> → Copy → Inbox or a 3. Scroll down and enter text. folder. 4. Press <Options> → Send to send the message. You can now view the messages from the folder on your device. View a text message 1.
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5. Press <Options> → Send to send the 2. Scroll down and press the Confirm key to select an existing access point or message. press <Options> → New access point. You can only add images with a resolution 3. Set access point options according to of 176 x 144 or lower.
View a multimedia message Email messages 1. In Standby mode, press the Menu key → Before you send or receive email messages, Messaging → Inbox. you must create a mailbox. 2. Scroll to a message and press the Create a mailbox Confirm key to select the message.
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Send an email message After you retrieve email messages, you can view them offline. 1. In Standby mode, press the Menu key → Messaging → New message → To view new messages online, E-mail. 1. In Standby mode, press the Menu key → Messaging →...
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1. In Standby mode, press the Menu key → To view an attachment, Messaging → your mailbox. 1. From an open email message, press <Options> → Attachments. 2. Scroll to an email and press <Options> → Delete → Phone only. 2.
Instant messages 4. To end the conversation, press <Options> → End conversation. You can send and receive instant messages (IM) if your service provider supports this Accept an invitation feature. When you receive an IM invitation, press Log in to the IM server <Show>...
5. Press <Options> → Send to send the Icon Description message. the contact is blocked Cell broadcast messages If you see no icon next to a contact’s name, If your service provider supports this the contact is unknown. function, you can subscribe to cell broadcasts that provide automatic Audio messages notifications or news updates.
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Subscribe to a cell broadcast 3. Scroll to a topic and press the Confirm key. 1. In Standby mode, press the Menu key → Messaging → <Options> → Cell Set automatic notification of new cell broadcast. broadcast messages 2. Scroll to a topic and press <Options> → 1.
Save smart message data or settings to your device Learn to view log information about calls, 1. In Standby mode, press the Menu key → packet data, and other communication Messaging → Inbox. events. 2. Scroll to a message and press the Recent calls Confirm key.
Erase recent call logs 3. Press <Yes> to confirm. You can erase all recent call logs at once, Call duration erase a single call log, or delete a single number from a log. To view the durations of your last call, dialled number, received call, or all calls, in Standby To erase all recent call logs, mode, press the Menu key →...
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3. Press <Options> → Clear log. 2. Scroll right to switch to the communication log. 4. Press <Yes> to confirm. Some events, such as a text message Log duration split into multiple parts, will appear as one communication event. You can change the length of time that communication events are stored in the Filter log events logs.
You can add music files to your device by RealPlayer, and Recorder. downloading them from the internet or transferring them from a PC via Samsung PC Studio (see the Samsung PC Studio help) or a memory card. Add files to the music library To automatically add files to the music library, 1.
Play music files Create a playlist 1. In Standby mode, press the Menu key → To create a custom playlist, Media → Music plyr. → Playlist → a 1. In Standby mode, press the Menu key → playlist. Media → Music plyr. → Playlist. 2.
2. Rotate the device 90° anti-clockwise (to Function the left). Turn the macro feature on 3. Aim the lens at the subject and make or off any adjustments (see "Use the keypad in Hide or show the icons or Camera mode"). guidelines on the screen 4.
5. Press the Camera key to begin Play a video recording. 1. In Standby mode, press the Menu key → Media → Gallery → Video clips. 6. Press < > or the Camera key to stop recording. 2. Scroll to a video and press the Confirm key.
Add a streaming internet link to Radio Gallery You can listen to your favourite stations with 1. In Standby mode, press the Menu key → the FM radio. Media → Gallery → Streaming links. 2. Press <Options> → New link → a Listen to the FM radio memory location.
Save radio stations by automatic Record the FM radio tuning 1. From the radio screen, press <Options> → Record to record the 1. From the radio screen, press <Options> → Stations to access the current station. station list. 2. When you are finished, press <Stop>. 2.
You can use Recorder to record and play Samsung PC Studio back voice memos and sound clips. Samsung PC Studio, which is included on the Samsung PC Studio CD-ROM, is a Record a voice clip Windows-based program that allows you to 1.
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Install Samsung PC Studio 1. Insert the Samsung PC Studio CD into a Windows-compatible PC. 2. Select a language for the setup program. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. During installation, the setup program will automatically install the necessary USB drivers.
Contacts personal Learn to use contact cards and groups to store personal information, such as names, phone numbers, and addresses. productivity Create a new contact card You can store contact cards in your device's Learn to manage contacts, schedule calendar events, and create notes.
Create a new contact card on a SIM Copy contact cards card To copy contact cards from one memory 1. In Standby mode, press the Menu key → location to another, Contacts → <Options> → Settings → 1. Open a contact list: Default saving memory →...
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1. Open a contact list (see "Copy contact 2. Scroll to a contact and press the cards" p. 47). Confirm key. 2. Scroll to a contact and press the 3. Scroll to a phone number and press <Options> → Assign speed dial. Confirm key.
6. Press <Options> → Add members. 4. Scroll to a ringtone and press the Confirm key. 7. Scroll to each contact you want to add and press the Confirm key. For an individual contact, your device will use the ringtone that was assigned last to 8.
Calendar Change the calendar view 1. In Standby mode, press the Menu key → Use the calendar to keep track of Office → Calendar. appointments, birthdays, or other events. 2. Press <Options> → a view type. Create a calendar event Stop an event alarm 1.
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3. Enter text. 4. When you are finished entering text, press <Done> to save the note. Synchronise notes with other devices 1. In Standby mode, press the Menu key → Office → Notes. 2. Scroll to a note and press <Options> → Synchronisation →...
Your device allows you to connect to the wireless web with the built-in web browser. To connect to the web, you must: • Subscribe to a wireless network that supports data calls • Activate the data service for your SIM card •...
Browse a web page • If your device shows "Not enough memory," close other running 1. In Standby mode, press the Menu key → applications to free up the memory, and Web. then restart the browser. 2. While browsing a web page, press and •...
Use a bookmark Save a web page and view it offline While browsing, you can also access bookmarks (see "Add a bookmark" p. 53). When you save a web page, you can view a Press <Options> → Bookmarks to access copy of it offline without connecting to the the following: web.
View a saved web page Some media files include Digital Rights 1. In Standby mode, press the Menu key → Management to protect copyrights. This protection may prevent you from Web. downloading, copying, modifying, or 2. Press <Options> → Bookmarks → transferring some files.
Use the Bluetooth wireless connectivity feature You can connect with other Bluetooth- enabled wireless devices over a distance of Learn to transfer data to and from your device 10 metres (30 feet). Walls or other obstacles via the Bluetooth wireless feature or the PC data between devices may block or impair the cable.
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Search for and pair with a 4. Scroll to a device and press the Confirm key. Bluetooth-enabled device 5. Enter a Bluetooth passcode and press 1. In Standby mode, press the Menu key → Connect. → Bluetooth. <OK>. 2. Scroll right to open the paired device list. To pair with another Bluetooth-enabled device, both devices must use the same 3.
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3. Scroll to a paired device and press the Activate Remote SIM mode Confirm key. To use Remote SIM mode with a compatible 4. Enter a passcode and press <OK> (if hands-free car kit, necessary). 1. Connect to your device from an authorised hands-free car kit.
PC personal data and media files. with the PC data cable, Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for 1. In Standby mode, press the Menu key → more information. Connect. → USB → USB connection mode.
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6. When you are finished, disconnect the Synchronise with Windows Media device from the PC. Player You can copy music files to the device by Copy photos to a PC synchronising with Windows Media Player 1. Change the USB connection to Image transfer.
Synchronise your device Synchronise data 1. Connect your device to another Learn to synchronise the data on your Bluetooth-enabled wireless device (see device with data on a PC or other wireless "Search for and pair with a Bluetooth- device. enabled device" p.
Calculator additional 1. In Standby mode, press the Menu key → Office → Calculator. programs 2. Use the alphanumeric keys and the navigation key to perform basic mathematical operations. Learn to use Calculator, Clock, Converter, GPS Press [ ] to insert a decimal. Press [C] to data, and Landmarks.
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Set a new alarm Create a world clock 1. In Standby mode, press the Menu key → With a world clock, you can monitor the time Office → Clock. in another city. 2. Scroll right to the alarms view. To create a world clock, 3.
Converter 2. Scroll right until the type shows Currency (if necessary). With Converter, you can convert 3. Press <Options> → Currency rates. measurements or currencies from one unit 4. Scroll to a currency and press to another. To convert currencies, you must <Options>...
Convert currencies 3. Scroll down to Unit and scroll right to change the base unit (if necessary). 1. In Standby mode, press the Menu key → Office → Converter. 4. Scroll down to Amount and enter the base amount. 2. Scroll right until the type shows 5.
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Activate a positioning method 3. Enter the latitude and longitude of your destination and press <OK>. 1. In Standby mode, press the Menu key → Tools → GPS data. Your device will display the direction of your destination, your current speed, 2.
Landmarks With Landmarks, you can save your current location or manually enter new locations. 1. In Standby mode, press the Menu key → Tools → Landmarks. 2. Press <Options> → New landmark → Current position or Enter manually. To add your current location automatically, your device must have an active connection.
File manager managers With File manager, you can search for and organise your files or folders. Learn to manage files, applications, device Search for a file or folder configurations, licences, and connections. 1. In Standby mode, press the Menu key → Office →...
Create a new folder Format a memory card 1. In Standby mode, press the Menu key → Your device supports FAT16 or FAT32 file Office → File mgr. → a memory type. systems. 2. Press <Options> → Organise → New 1.
1. In Standby mode, press the Menu key → Application manager Office → File mgr. → the inserted Your device supports applications made for memory card. the Symbian OS and the Java platform, 2. Press <Options> → Memory card Micro Edition (J2ME™). Your device will not password →...
3. Follow any on-screen instructions. Device manager The application manager automatically This feature is network-dependent and may tries to verify an application's digital not be available from your service provider. If signatures and certificates during available, Device manager allows your installation and will show a warning if the service provider to assist you with device application does not meet normal security...
Start a configuration session 2. Scroll to a folder and press the Confirm key. 1. In Standby mode, press the Menu key → Tools → Dev. mgr. 3. Scroll to a licence and press the Confirm key. 2. Press <Options> → Server profiles. 3.
Connection manager Close an open connection 1. In Standby mode, press the Menu key → With Connection manager, you can view the Connect. → Conn. mgr. → Active data details of data connections and close open connections. connections. 2. Scroll to a connection and press <Options>...
Learn about your device settings. To access your device settings, settings 1. In Standby mode, press the Menu key → Settings → Settings. 2. Scroll to a category (General, Phone, Connection, or Applications) and press the Confirm key. You can also access some settings from →...
Date and time Positioning Control the appearance and behavior of the Control the methods and servers your date, time, and alarms. device uses to retrieve global positioning information. Enhancement Set the device to use the headset, Phone settings headphone, car kit, or another device as the default enhancement: press <Options>...
Network Wireless LAN Control network modes and selection Control the use of wireless LAN availability. methods. Video sharing Connection settings Control the use of the video sharing service. Presence Bluetooth Control the presence server settings for Control the Bluetooth wireless feature. using IM.
Remote drives Voice recorder Specify a remote drive that can be used for Control the quality and memory location of accessing data on a network server. For voice clips. details, contact your service provider. App. manager Configurations Control how your device behaves when you View network configurations received from install new applications.
troubleshooting While using your device, the Try this to solve the Message following messages may appear: problem: Try this to solve the When using the device for the Message first time or when the PIN problem: requirement feature is Insert SIM Ensure that the SIM card is enabled, you must enter the card...
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You forgot a security code, PIN, or Try this to solve the Message problem: The default lock code is 00000000. If you Your SIM card is blocked, forget or lose this or another code, contact X attempts usually as a result of entering the seller or your service provider.
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You select a contact to call, but the The battery does not charge properly call is not dialled or sometimes your device turns itself off while charging • Ensure that the correct number is stored in the contact information. • Disconnect the device from the charger, •...
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Your device prompts you to delete • Ensure that each device's visibility is not set to Hidden. some data • Ensure that both devices are compatible The available memory is low. Move your with Bluetooth wireless technology. data to a memory card or delete old items from applications.