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Samsung GH68-06484A Owner's Manual

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Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-06484A
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English. 02/2005. Rev 1.0
http://www.samsungmobile.com

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  • Page 1 * Some of the contents of this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider. Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-06484A World Wide Web English. 02/2005. Rev 1.0 http://www.samsungmobile.com...
  • Page 2 GPRS TELEPHONE SGH-S342i...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important safety precautions ... 7 Unpacking ... 9 Your phone ... 10 Phone layout ... 10 Display ... 13 Camera... 16 Getting started... 17 Installing the SIM card... 17 Charging the battery ... 19 Switching the phone on or off ... 21 Call functions ...
  • Page 5 Contents Sending a sequence of DTMF tones... 43 Searching for a number in Phonebook ... 44 Call waiting ... 45 Making a multi-party call... 45 Using the menus ... 48 Accessing a menu function by scrolling... 48 Using shortcuts ... 49 List of menu functions...
  • Page 6 Messages ... 81 Text messages (Menu 4.1) Voice mail (Menu 4.2) Broadcast messages i-mode ... 93 Menu (Menu 5.1) Mail ... 96 (Menu 5.2) Java application ... 111 (Menu 5.4) Bookmarks (Menu 5.5) Go to webpage Saved pages (Menu 5.7) Settings (Menu 5.8) Funbox...
  • Page 7 Contents Solving problems ... 150 Access codes... 153 Phone password... 153 PIN ... 154 PUK... 154 PIN2... 155 PUK2 ... 155 Barring password ... 156 Health and safety information... 157 Exposure to Radio-Frequency Energy (SAR Informa- tion)... 157 Precautions when using batteries ... 158 Road safety ...

  • Page 8: Important Safety Precautions

    Important safety precautions Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. Road safety at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Switching off when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.

  • Page 9: Emergency Call

    Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous. Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. Qualified service Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.

  • Page 10: Unpacking

    Unpacking Your package contains the following items: Handset Battery You can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local Samsung dealer: • Standard battery • Car charger • Straight headset • PC data link kit Note: The illustrations above may look different from your phone and accessories.

  • Page 11: Your Phone

    Your phone Phone layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Navigation (Up/ Down/Left/Right) keys Headset jack Soft key (left) Volume/Menu browse keys Dial/Menu confirm key Special function keys Camera External display Earpiece Display Menu access/ confirm (Centre) Soft key (right) Power on/off/ Menu exit key...

  • Page 12: Key Description

    Your phone Key(s) Description Performs the functions indicated by the screen text, on the bottom line of the display. (soft keys) In Idle mode, quickly enters the following menus respectively. • Up: Camera • Down: Sound settings • Left: Phonebook •...
  • Page 13 Your phone Key(s) Description (continued) Ends a call. Also switches the phone on and off when held down. In Menu mode, cancels your input and returns the phone to Idle mode. In Idle mode, accesses your voice mail when held down. Enters numbers, letters, and some special characters.

  • Page 14: Display

    Display Display layout The display has three areas: i-mail Area First line Middle Last line Icons Text and graphics area Soft key function i-mode indicators Description Displays various icons. See page 14. Displays messages, instructions, and any information that you enter, such as the number you are dialling.

  • Page 15: Icon Description

    Your phone Icons Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Appears when you are out of your home area and have logged onto a different network; for example, when travelling in other countries.
  • Page 16 Icon Description Appears when you set an alarm to ring at a specified time. Appears when a new i-mail or i-MMS message has been received. Depending on its colour, it indicates the status of the mail or message. • Grey: indicates that there is a new mail or MMS message in your phone.

  • Page 17: Camera

    Your phone Backlight The backlight illuminates the display and the keypad. When you press any key or open the phone, the backlight comes on. It goes off when no keys have been pressed within a given period of time, depending on the setting in the Back light menu (Menu 7.3.3).

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Getting started Installing the SIM card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional services available, and so on. Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card.
  • Page 19 Getting started 3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket, as shown, so that the card locks into position. Make sure that the gold-coloured contacts of the card face down into the phone. Note: When you need to remove the SIM card, slide it upward, as shown, and take it out of the socket.

  • Page 20: Charging The Battery

    Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A travel charger comes with your phone for charging the battery. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. The travel charger allows you to use the phone while the battery is charging, but this causes the phone to charge more slowly.

  • Page 21: Low Battery Indicator

    Getting started 2. Plug the charger into a standard AC wall outlet. The LED on the charger indicates the charging progress with the following colours: • Red: the battery is being charged. • Green: the battery is completely charged. • Yellow: the battery is not correctly plugged in or is operating at a too high or too low temperature.

  • Page 22: Switching The Phone On Or Off

    Switching the phone on or off 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold the switches on. 3. If the phone asks you to enter a password, enter the password and press the OK soft key or the Centre key. The password is preset to “00000000”...

  • Page 23: Call Functions

    Call functions Making a call When the idle screen displays, enter the area code and phone number, then press the Note: When you activate the Auto redial option in the Extra settings menu (Menu 7.2.4), the phone will automatically redial up to 10 times if the person does not answer the call or is already on the phone.

  • Page 24: Ending A Call

    Ending a call When you want to end your call, briefly press the key or close the phone. Redialling the last number The phone stores the numbers of the calls you’ve dialled, received, or missed, if the call recipient or caller is identified.

  • Page 25: Making A Call From Phonebook

    Call functions Making a call from Phonebook You can store phone numbers that you use regularly on the SIM card or in the phone’s memory. These entries are collectively called Phonebook. Once you have stored a number in Phonebook, you can dial it by pressing a few keys.
  • Page 26 4. Select a memory location, either SIM or Phone, by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key or the Centre key. Note: When you change phones, any numbers stored in your SIM card memory are automatically available with the new phone, whereas any numbers stored in the phone’s memory will need to be reentered.

  • Page 27: Dialling A Number From Phonebook

    Call functions Dialling a number from Phonebook Once you have stored phone numbers in Phonebook, you can dial them easily and quickly by using the location numbers that were assigned to them in Phonebook. Note: If you cannot remember a location number, you must go into the Search menu (Menu 2.1) to search for the entry by name.

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Volume

    4. Press the Dial soft key, the Centre key, or the key when you have selected the number you want. Note: When you select an e-mail address from the list, press the i-mail soft key to send an i-mail or i-MMS message. For further details, see page 96 and page 100 respectively.

  • Page 29: Answering A Call

    Call functions Answering a call When somebody calls you, the phone rings and displays an incoming call image. The caller’s phone number or name, if stored in Phonebook, displays. 1. If necessary, open the phone. Press the Accept soft key or the call.

  • Page 30: Viewing Missed Calls

    Viewing missed calls When you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who called you. The number of calls you have missed displays on the idle screen immediately after a call is missed. To view a missed call immediately: 1.

  • Page 31: Deleting A Missed Call

    Call functions Editing a missed call number Note: When the number for the missed call is not available, the Edit option does not display. 1. Press the Options soft key or the Centre key. 2. Press the Up or Down key to highlight the Edit option.

  • Page 32: Quickly Switching To Silent Mode

    Quickly switching to Silent mode Silent mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from ringing, in a theatre for example. In Idle mode, press and hold the “Silent mode” message and the Vibration icon ( display. In Silent mode, instead of sounds, your phone will vibrate, flash its light, or do nothing, depending on the function and the situation.

  • Page 33: Selecting Functions And Options

    Selecting functions and options Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise it. These functions are arranged in menus and submenus, accessed using the two soft keys, . Each menu and submenu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function.

  • Page 34: Selecting Options

    Selecting options To view the various functions and options available and to select the one you want: 1. Press the appropriate soft key. 2. To select the: • function displayed • option highlighted view the next function or highlight the next option on a list move back to the previous function or...

  • Page 35: Entering Text

    Entering text When using your phone, you will often need to enter text, such as when storing a name in Phonebook, writing a message, creating your personal greeting, or scheduling events on your calendar. You can enter alphanumeric characters by using your phone’s keypad.

  • Page 36: Changing The Text Input Mode

    Changing the text input mode When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator on the display. Example: Writing a text message Options To select Alphabet mode Number mode Symbol mode T9 mode Create...

  • Page 37: Using Alphabet Mode

    Entering text Using Alphabet mode Use the 1 to 0 keys to enter your text. 1. Press the keys labelled with the letter you want: - Once for the first letter - Twice for the second letter - And so on 2.

  • Page 38: Using Number Mode

    • To insert a space, press the • To change case in Alphabet mode, use the There are three cases; Capital lock ( case ( ), and Initial Capital ( • You can move the cursor by pressing the Navigation keys. To delete letters, press the C key.

  • Page 39: Using T9 Mode

    Entering text Using T9 mode T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes. This text input mode is based on a built-in dictionary. To enter a word in T9 mode: 1.
  • Page 40 To add a new word into the T9 dictionary: 1. After pressing the keys corresponding to the word you want to add, press the 0 or Down key to display the alternative words. 2. When there are no more alternative words, the display shows Add on the bottom line.

  • Page 41: Options During A Call

    Options during a call Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. Putting a call on hold You can place the current call on hold whenever you want. You can make another call while you have a call in progress if your network supports this service.

  • Page 42: Using The Menu Functions

    When you have an active call and a call on hold, you may switch between the two calls, changing the one on hold to active and placing the other on hold. To switch between the two calls, simply press the Swap soft key.

  • Page 43: Switching Off The Microphone (Mute)

    Options during a call Switching off the microphone (Mute) You can temporarily switch off your phone’s microphone so that the other person on the phone cannot hear you. Example: You wish to say something to a person in the room, but do not want the person on the phone to hear you.

  • Page 44: Muting Or Sending Key Tones

    Muting or sending key tones The Mute keys and Send keys options allow you to turn off and on the key tones. If the Mute keys option is selected, your phone does not transmit the DTMF (Dual Tone Multi- Frequency) tones of the keys, which allows you to press keys without hearing annoying key tones during a call.

  • Page 45: Searching For A Number In Phonebook

    Options during a call Searching for a number in Phonebook You can search for a number in Phonebook during a call. 1. Press the Options soft key or the Centre key. 2. Press the Down key to highlight the Phonebook option.

  • Page 46: Call Waiting

    Call waiting You can answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if your network supports this service and you have set the Call waiting menu (Menu 7.5.3) to Activate; see page 131. You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone. To answer a call while you have a call in progress: 1.
  • Page 47 Options during a call 3. To join the first participant to the multi-party call, press the Options soft key or the Centre key and select the Join option. Press the OK soft key or the Centre key. 4. To add a new person to the multi-party call, call the new person in the normal way and press the Options soft key or the Centre key.

  • Page 48: Dropping One Participant

    Dropping one participant 1. Press the Options soft key or the Centre key and choose the Select one option. Press the OK soft key or the Centre key. The list of call participants appears. 2. Highlight a person from the list by pressing the Up or Down key, and press the Select soft key, the Centre key, or the 3.

  • Page 49: Using The Menus

    Using the menus The phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor it to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and submenus. The menus and submenus can be accessed by scrolling or by using the shortcuts. Accessing a menu function by scrolling 1.

  • Page 50: Using Shortcuts

    5. To return to the previous menu level exit the menu without changing the settings Using shortcuts Menu items, such as menus, submenus, and options, can be accessed quickly by using their shortcut numbers. For the main menus, you can access any one of them by pressing the number keys (1 to 9) corresponding to their location on the screen.

  • Page 51: List Of Menu Functions

    Using the menus List of menu functions The following list shows the menu structure and indicates the number assigned to each option and the page where you can find a description of each feature. 1. Call records 1.1 Missed calls 1.2 Received calls 1.3 Dialled calls 1.4 Delete all...
  • Page 52 3. Organiser 3.1 Alarm 3.1.1 Once 3.1.2 Daily 3.1.3 Morning call 3.1.4 Remove alarm 3.1.5 Autopower 3.2 Calendar 3.3 To do list 3.4 Calculator 3.5 Voice memo 3.5.1 Record voice 3.5.2 Voice list 3.5.3 Delete all 3.5.4 Memory status 3.6 Currency converter 4.
  • Page 53 Using the menus 5. i-mode (see page 93) Menu 5.2 Mail 5.2.1 Create mail 5.2.2 Create MMS 5.2.3 Inbox 5.2.4 Sent message 5.2.5 Draft 5.2.6 Check new mail 5.2.7 Mail settings 5.2.8 Mailbox status 5.2.0 Back 5.3 Java application 5.4 SMS 5.5 Bookmarks 5.6 Go to webpage 5.6.1 Enter address...
  • Page 54 7. Settings (see page 118) 7.1 Time & date 7.1.1 Set time 7.1.2 Set date 7.1.3 World time 7.1.4 Time format 7.2 Phone settings 7.2.1 Language 7.2.2 Greeting message 7.2.3 Infrared activate 7.2.4 Extra settings 7.3 Display settings 7.3.1 Wallpaper 7.3.2 Sub LCD 7.3.3 Back light 7.4 Sound settings...
  • Page 55 Using the menus 7. Settings 7.6 Security 7.6.1 PIN check 7.6.2 Change PIN 7.6.3 Phone lock 7.6.4 Change password 7.6.5 Privacy 7.6.6 SIM lock 7.6.7 FDN mode 7.6.8 Change PIN2 7.7 Reset settings 7.8 i-mode setting 7.9 i-mode lock 8. Camera (see page 142) 8.1 Take photos 8.2 My photos...

  • Page 56: Call Records

    Call records In this menu, you can view the: • calls you have missed, received, or dialled. • length of your calls. • cost of your calls, depending on your SIM card. Notes: • You can access the call records of all three types of calls by pressing the •...

  • Page 57: Received Calls (Menu 1.2)

    Call records Received calls (Menu 1.2) This menu lets you view the 20 most recent calls you received. The number or name, if available, displays together with the time and date the call was received. By pressing the Options soft key or the Centre key, you can access the following options: Edit: allows you to edit the number, if available, and dial it or save it in Phonebook.

  • Page 58: Delete All (Menu 1.4)

    Delete all (Menu 1.4) This menu allows you to delete all of the records in each call record separately. You can also delete all of your call records at one time. select a call record to clear place or remove a check mark 2.

  • Page 59: Call Time (Menu 1.5)

    Call records Call time (Menu 1.5) This menu lets you view the time log for calls made and received. Note: The actual time invoiced by your service provider may vary, depending on network features, rounding-off for billing purposes, and so on. The following options are available: Last call time: shows the length of the last call.

  • Page 60: Call Cost (Menu 1.6)

    Call records Call cost (Menu 1.6) This network feature lets you view the cost of calls. This menu may not be available, depending on your SIM card. The following options are available: Last call cost: shows the cost of the last call you made.

  • Page 61: Phonebook

    Phonebook You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names in both your SIM card and your phone’s memories. They are physically separate but are used as a single entity, called Phonebook. Note: Depending on your particular SIM card, the maximum number of phone numbers the SIM card can store may differ.

  • Page 62: Using Phonebook Entry Options

    3. Once you have found the entry, you can: • Press the • Press the Options soft key or the Centre key to access the Phonebook entry options; for further details, see the next sections. • Press the i-mail soft key to send an i-mail. For further details about sending an i-mail, see page 96.
  • Page 63 Phonebook Ringtone caller ID: allows you to assign one of the ring tones to sound when you receive a call from the selected number. For details about the ring tone feature, see page 124. Ringtone caller: allows you to assign one of the ring tones to the number.

  • Page 64: New Entry (Menu 2.2)

    Caller group: allows you to organise your Phonebook entries in caller groups so that the phone alerts you in a specific way when a person from one of your groups calls you. Select one of the 10 groups available. To remove an entry from a group, select the No group option.
  • Page 65 Phonebook 4. Enter the number or address you want to store and press the Save soft key or the Centre key. 5. If you do not want to save the number and name in the suggested location, press the C key to clear the location number and enter another location by pressing the number keys.

  • Page 66: Group Search (Menu 2.3)

    Group search You can search Phonebook entries by group. 1. Enter the first few letters of the group name that you want to find. The caller groups are listed, starting with the group that most closely matches your input. 2. If necessary, scroll to a group by pressing the Up or Down key and press the View soft key or the Centre key.

  • Page 67: Group Edit (Menu 2.4)

    Phonebook Group edit In this menu, you can change the properties of each group. 1. Scroll through the group list by pressing the Up or Down key. 2. When the group you want highlights, press the Options soft key or the Centre key. 3.

  • Page 68: Speed Dial (Menu 2.5)

    Speed dial You can assign up to 8 phone numbers from your Phonebook list that you use most frequently to the number keys (2 to 9), and then dial them easily whenever you want, simply by pressing and holding the associated number key. Setting up speed dial entries 1.

  • Page 69: Delete All (Menu 2.6)

    Phonebook Delete all: allows you to clear the settings for all the keys so that no numbers are assigned to any of the keys. Number: allows you to view the number assigned to the key. Speed dialling To quickly dial the numbers assigned to the 2 to 9 keys, press and hold the appropriate key in Idle mode.

  • Page 70: Memory Status (Menu 2.7)

    4. When a confirmation message appears, press the Yes soft key or the Centre key. 5. When the display asks for confirmation again, press the Yes soft key or the Centre key. Memory status You can check how many names and numbers are stored in Phonebook, in both the SIM card and the phone’s memory.

  • Page 71: Sdn (Service Dialling Numbers)

    Phonebook SDN (Service dialling numbers) You can view the list of Service Dialling Numbers (SDN) assigned by your service provider. These numbers include emergency numbers, directory enquiries, and voice mail numbers. 1. Scroll through the numbers by pressing the Up or Down key.

  • Page 72: Organiser

    Organiser The organiser feature enables you to: • set an alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time, for example, to remind you of an appointment. • view the calendar and organise your schedule. • define a list of things to do. •...
  • Page 73 Organiser To set an alarm: 1. Choose the type of alarm to be set and press the Select soft key or the Centre key. 2. Enter the time for the alarm to sound. Note: Your phone is preset to a 12-hour format. To change the format, see page 119.

  • Page 74: Calendar (Menu 3.2)

    Calendar (Menu 3.2) With the calendar feature, you can: • consult the calendar and check your memos. • write memos to keep track of your schedule. • set an alarm to act as a reminder. Consulting the calendar When you select the Calendar menu, the calendar displays with today’s date highlighted.
  • Page 75 Organiser 2. Press the Centre key. An empty memo screen displays allowing you to enter your memo. 3. Enter your memo and then press the OK soft key or the Centre key. Note: For further details about how to enter characters, see page 34.

  • Page 76: To Do List (Menu 3.3)

    Organiser Viewing a memo When you select a day on which more than one memo exists, the latest memo for that day displays. In that case, press the Up or Down key to scroll to the previous or next memo. Press the New soft key or the Centre key to add a new memo for the day.

  • Page 77: Creating The To Do List

    Organiser Creating the To do list 1. Press the New soft key or the Centre key. 2. Enter the first task. Note: For further details about how to enter characters, see page 34. 3. Press the OK soft key or the Centre key. 4.

  • Page 78: Calculator (Menu 3.4)

    Mark: allows you to change the status of a task as completed as of the current time and date. Edit: allows you to edit an existing task. You can change the text, priority, and/or deadline for the task. Sort: allows you to sort the existing tasks by priority or status.

  • Page 79: Voice Memo (Menu 3.5)

    Organiser 3. Enter the second number. 4. To view the result, press the Centre key. 5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 as many times as required. Voice memo You can record voice memos. After recording, you can send the memo to other people using the i-MMS feature.
  • Page 80 5. Press the C key to clear the default name, if necessary, and enter a name for the memo. For further details about how to enter characters, see page 34. 6. Press the OK soft key or the Centre key. The memo is saved and then the display shows the memo information.

  • Page 81: Currency Converter (Menu 3.6)

    Organiser Delete all (Menu 3.5.3) In this menu, you can delete all of your voice memos. When a confirmation message appears, press the Yes soft key or the Centre key. When the displays asks for confirmation again, press the Yes soft key or the Centre key one more time.

  • Page 82: Messages

    Messages Using the Messages menu, you can use various message features, such as: • text messages • voice mail • broadcast messages Text messages Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send and receive short text messages to and from other GSM mobile phones.
  • Page 83 Messages Inbox (Menu 4.1.1) This message box is used to store messages that you have received. When you enter this menu, the list of messages in the box displays with the senders’ phone numbers or names, if available in your Phonebook. 1.
  • Page 84 Move to sim: allows you to move the message from the phone’s memory to the SIM card. This option is only available for messages stored in the phone’s memory. Select objects: allows you to save media items, such as sounds or images, from the message into your phone.
  • Page 85 Messages Move to phone: allows you to move the message from the SIM card to the phone’s memory. This option is only available for messages stored on the SIM card. Move to sim: allows you to move the message from the phone’s memory to the SIM card. This option is only available for messages stored in the phone’s memory.
  • Page 86 2. When you finish entering the message, press the Options soft key or the Centre key. The following options are available: • Send only: allows you to send the message. The message is then deleted after sending. • Save and send: allows you to first save a copy of the message and then sends the message.
  • Page 87 Messages Creating a message using options 1. Create a message. 2. Press the Options soft key or the Centre key. 3. Select one of the following options by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key or the Centre key: •...

  • Page 88: Creating A Long Text Message

    • Add from bookmarks: allows you to add a web page address stored in your Bookmarks list. Select one from the list. • Language: allows you to change the language to be used in T9 input mode. Select the language to be used. 4.
  • Page 89 Messages Send: allows you to retrieve the message template. Once you have completed the message, you can send, save and send, or simply save it. For further details about how to send a message, see page 84. Delete: allows you to delete the message template. You are asked to confirm the deletion by pressing the Yes soft key or the Centre key.
  • Page 90 Messages Validity period: allows you to set the length of time your text messages are stored in the message centre while attempts are made to deliver them. Common settings: The following options are available: Reply path: allows the recipient of your message to send you a reply through your message centre, if your network supports this service.
  • Page 91 Messages Delete all (Menu 4.1.6) This menu allows you to delete all of the text messages in each message box separately, and all broadcast messages. You can also delete all of your messages at one time. 1. To select a message box to clear place or remove a check mark...

  • Page 92: Voice Mail (Menu 4.2)

    Messages Voice mail (Menu 4.2) This menu allows you to access your voice mailbox, if your network supports this service. The following options are available: Connect to voice server: before using the voice mail feature, you must enter the voice server number obtained from your service provider.
  • Page 93 Messages The following options are available: Read: lets you view the received broadcast messages. The Volatile box displays broadcast messages from the network, but loses its contents as soon as the phone is switched off. Scroll through the message by using the Up and Down keys. You can save a broadcast message in the Archive box for later retrieval.

  • Page 94: I-Mode

    i-mode Using this menu, you can use various features related with the i-mode connections, such as: • i-mode browser • i-mode mail and multimedia message services • Java applications Note: You can quickly access this menu by pressing the i-mode soft key in Idle mode. About the i-mode In i-mode, the mobile telephony Internet, you will find more than 130 well-known sites, so everything...

  • Page 95: Menu (Menu 5.1)

    i-mode Menu (Menu 5.1) It is extremely simple to connect to i-mode. Just choose Menu and then Main Menu, and enjoy unique services. Get well informed, communicate, have fun, and make any transaction quick and easy with a simple press of a button. Note: You can quickly enter this menu by pressing and holding the Centre key in Idle mode.
  • Page 96 Using browser menu options Various menu options are available when you are using the i-mode browser. To access a menu option: 1. Press the Menu soft key. A menu list displays. 2. Highlight a menu by pressing the Up or Down key.

  • Page 97: Mail (Menu 5.2)

    i-mode Reload: updates the data on the current web page. Page info: shows the URL address of the current web page. Create message: allows you to send the URL address of the current page to other people by using an i-mail. For further details, see the next section.
  • Page 98 3. Press the Down key to highlight the Subject field and press the Centre key. 4. Enter a mail subject and press the Centre key. Note: In addition to 4 normal input modes, you can use Pictographic mode in the Subject and Message fields, which allows you to enter a variety of pictograms to enhance your text.
  • Page 99 i-mode 10. Press the Down key to highlight Send and press the Centre key. Note: If the phone encounters a problem while sending a mail, it will save the mail in the Draft box. To save the mail into the Draft box, select Save. Using mail options While creating a mail, you can access the following options by pressing the Menu soft key.

  • Page 100: Copying And Pasting Text

    Change to Cc: allows you to change a To or Bcc address to a Cc address. Change to Bcc: allows you to change a To or Cc address to a Bcc address. Del. address: allows you to delete the currently selected address.
  • Page 101 i-mode • Delete: deletes the highlighted part of the text. • Copy all: copies the whole text you have created. • Save address: (dependent on your SIM card) allows you to extract the destination number and URL, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the received message text.
  • Page 102 Creating and sending an i-MMS message 1. When the To1 field is highlighted, press the Centre key. 2. Enter a destination address or phone number and press the Centre key. For further details about entering text, see page 34. 3. Press the Down key to highlight the Subject field and press the Centre key.
  • Page 103 i-mode • Remove text: removes the entered text. • Add image: allows you to add an image. • Remove image: removes the added image. • Add audio: allows you to add an audio clip. When you add an audio, the on the top right of the slide.

  • Page 104: Using Message Options

    Slice: the image is scaled so that the shorter side of the height or width, fits the corresponding side of the display area. This may cut off part of the display. • Options: allows you to change the display time for each items on the message, such as a slide, text, an image, and an audio clip.
  • Page 105 i-mode Inbox (Menu 5.2.3) In this box, you can access the list of i-mails and i- MMS messages you have received. Note: When the Inbox reaches its maximum limits, a new mail or an MMS message will overwrite old mail or message that has already been read. Scroll to the message you want to read and press the Centre key.
  • Page 106 i-mode Save melody: saves the melody attached to the message. Save attachment: saves the attached melody and image file. Copy message: allows you to copy the content of the message. Copy subject: allows you to copy the subject of the message. Copy address: allows you to copy the address of the message.
  • Page 107 i-mode Title sort: sorts the messages by title. Address sort: sorts the messages by address. Date sort: sorts the messages by date. Sent message In this box, you can access the list of i-mails and i- MMS messages you have sent. Note: When the Sent box reaches its maximum limits, a new mail or MMS message will overwrite old mail or message that has already been read.
  • Page 108 Press the Menu soft key on the message list to access the following options: Title sort: sorts the messages by title. Address sort: sorts the messages by address. Date sort: sorts the messages by date. Delete one: deletes the currently selected message.
  • Page 109 i-mode Check new mail (Menu 5.2.6) Selecting this menu check the i-mode centre for new mails and MMS messages and then retrieve the new ones, if any, to the phone. After checking, the screen shows the check result. Mail settings (Menu 5.2.7) In this box, you can change the various settings which are required for sending and receiving i-mails...

  • Page 110: Java Application (Menu 5.3)

    i-mode Attachment data: allows you to receive MFi files attached to messages. Check settings: allows you to check your current mail settings. Back: exits the Mail settings menu and returns to the previous menu level. Mailbox status (Menu 5.2.8) In this menu, you can check the memory status for the mail boxes.
  • Page 111 i-mode On the applications list, press the Menu soft key to access the following Java system options: Description Setting: allows you to set whether or not the description of an application to be displayed before downloading it. Delete All: allows you to delete all of Java applications.

  • Page 112: Sms (Menu 5.4)

    i-mode (Menu 5.4) Selecting this menu accesses you to the Text messages menu (Menu 4.1) to use the SMS feature. For further details, see page 81. Bookmarks (Menu 5.5) In this menu, you can access the list of the URL addresses of web sites you have bookmarked while navigating the wireless web.

  • Page 113: Go To Webpage (Menu 5.6)

    i-mode Go to webpage This menu allows you to access a web site by entering its URL address. You can manually enter an address or select one from the Address history list. Entering a URL address You can manually enter the URL address of a web site.

  • Page 114: Saved Pages (Menu 5.7)

    i-mode Saved pages (Menu 5.7) While navigating the Wireless Web, you can save pages in the phone’s memory. As you can save pages containing information you need to access again and then retrieve them offline, this feature is helpful for saving your time and cost for connection to the Wireless Web.

  • Page 115: Settings (Menu 5.8)

    i-mode Protect On/Off: allows you to protect the currently selected page from being deleted. Delete one: deletes the currently selected page. Delete all: deletes all saved pages. Settings (Menu 5.8) This menu allows you to change the settings for the browser connection and display.

  • Page 116: Funbox

    Funbox The Funbox menu stores games, images, and sounds downloaded from the wireless web. Applications You can access the list of applications you have downloaded from the wireless web. For further details, see page 109. Sounds (Menu 6.2) In this menu, you can view the list of sounds downloaded from a web server or received in multimedia messages.

  • Page 117: Images (Menu 6.3)

    Funbox Set as ring tone: sets the sound as your ring tone. Properties: displays the properties of the sound. Images (Menu 6.3) In this menu, you can view the list of images downloaded from a web server or received in messages.

  • Page 118: Delete All (Menu 6.4)

    Delete all (Menu 6.4) This menu allows you to delete all of the downloaded items in the Sounds and Images folders separately. You can delete all of the items at one time. select a folder to clear place or remove a check mark 2.

  • Page 119: Settings

    Settings In this menu, you can customise your phone’s various settings, such as: • time and date • phone settings • display settings • sound settings • network services • security • reset settings • i-mode setting and locking Time & date This menu allows you to change the current time and date displayed.
  • Page 120 Set date (Menu 7.1.2) This menu allows you to enter the day, month, and year. World time (Menu 7.1.3) This menu allows you to find out what time it is in another part of the world. The screen shows the: •...

  • Page 121: Phone Settings (Menu 7.2)

    Settings Phone settings Many different features of your phone can be customised to suit your preferences. All of these features are accessed in the Phone settings menu. Language (Menu 7.2.1) You can select a display language. When the language option is set to Automatic, the language is automatically selected according to the language of the SIM card used.
  • Page 122 Note: For optimal performance, use an optional data link cable. You can purchase one from your local Samsung dealer. Extra settings You can turn on or off the automatic redialling or answering features.

  • Page 123: Display Settings (Menu 7.3)

    Settings The following options are available: Auto redial: when this option is checked, the phone makes up to 10 attempts to redial a phone number after an unsuccessful call. Note: The intervals between attempts vary. Active folder: when this option is checked, you can simply open the phone to answer a call.
  • Page 124 To change the background image: 1. Scroll through the list by pressing the Up or Down key. You have various preset images available. You can also select a blank background or any images downloaded from the i-mode browser and optional EasyStudio programme, or received in messages.

  • Page 125: Sound Settings (Menu 7.4)

    Settings Sound settings You can customise various sound settings in this menu. You can also quickly access the Sound settings menu by simply pressing the Down key in Idle mode. Note: When the phone is in Silent mode (see page 31), you cannot change the sound settings.
  • Page 126 Settings Melody: the phone rings using the selected ring tone. Vibration: the phone vibrates but does not ring. Vibra+melody: the phone first vibrates twice and then starts ringing. Keypad tone (Menu 7.4.4) This menu allows you to select the tone that the phone sounds when you press a key.
  • Page 127 Settings Single beep: the phone beeps once. SMS-CB tone x: the phone uses one of several CB tones. i-Message tone The following options are available for alerting you to new i-mails or i-MMS messages: Off: the phone does not use an i-Message tone. Vibration: the phone vibrates.
  • Page 128 Alert on call This menu allows you to choose whether or not the phone informs you when you receive a new message or when the time for an alarm comes during a call. The following options are available: Off: the phone doesn’t actively alert you to incoming messages or alarms.

  • Page 129: Network Services (Menu 7.5)

    Settings Network services These menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and then subscribe to them, if you wish. Call diverting This network service enables incoming calls to be rerouted to a number that you specify. Example: You may wish to divert your business calls to a colleague while you are on holiday.
  • Page 130 2. Select the type of calls, voice or data, by pressing the Up or Down key, and then press the Select soft key or the Centre key. The current status displays. If the option has already been set, the number to which the calls are diverted displays.
  • Page 131 Settings Call barring The call barring network service allows you to restrict your calls. To set your call barring options: 1. Select a call barring option by pressing the Up or Down key, and then press the Select soft key or the Centre key.
  • Page 132 4. Enter your call barring password supplied by your service provider. The phone sends your settings to the network and the network’s acknowledgement displays. To deactivate specific call barring settings: 1. Select the call barring option to be deactivated. 2. Select the type of calls to which this option applies.
  • Page 133 Settings 2. You can activate or deactivate the call waiting feature as necessary by using the Activate or Deactivate soft key respectively. To return to the previous screen, press the Exit soft key. Network selection The network selection feature enables you to automatically or manually select the network used when roaming outside of your home area.
  • Page 134 Caller ID (Menu 7.5.5) You can prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called. Note: Some networks do not allow the user to change this setting. The following options are available: Default: the default setting provided by the network is used.
  • Page 135 Settings Index list: lets you list, add, or delete CUG index numbers. The list of current CUG indexes appears. Add a new CUG index as advised by your service provider or delete a group. scroll through existing CUG indexes add a new CUG index delete a CUG index...
  • Page 136 Band selection For the phone to make and receive phone calls, it must register with an available network. Your phone can handle any of the following types of networks: • Combined GSM 900/1800 • GSM 1900 The country where you purchased your phone determines the default band that it uses.

  • Page 137: Security (Menu 7.6)

    Settings Security (Menu 7.6) The security feature enables you to restrict the use of your phone by others and to restrict the types of calls made. Various codes and passwords are used to protect the features of your phone. They are described in the following sections.
  • Page 138 Settings Phone lock (Menu 7.6.3) When the phone lock feature is enabled, the phone is locked and you must enter a 4- to 8-digit phone password each time the phone is switched on. The password is preset to “00000000” at the factory.
  • Page 139 Settings Privacy (Menu 7.6.5) Using this menu, you can lock your media contents, such as photos, videos, voice memos, images, and sounds. Once you have locked the contents, you must enter the phone’s password to access the associated menus. 1. To select an item to lock place or remove a...

  • Page 140: Reset Settings (Menu 7.7)

    FDN mode (Menu 7.6.7) FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported by your SIM card, allows you to restrict your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. The following options are available: Disable: you can call any number. Enable: you can only call phone numbers stored in Phonebook.

  • Page 141: I-Mode Setting (Menu 7.8)

    Settings i-mode setting In this menu, you can configure the i-mode settings. Up to 5 i-mode setting profiles are available. To configure the settings, you first need to enter the phone password. Notes: • The last profile you accessed is automatically activated for i-mode connections.

  • Page 142: I-Mode Lock (Menu 7.9)

    APN: allows you to enter the access point name used for the address of the GPRS network. User ID: allows you to enter the user ID required to connect to the GPRS network. User password: allows you to enter the password required to connect to the GPRS network.

  • Page 143: Camera

    Camera Using the camera module embedded in your phone, you can take photos of people or events while on the move. You can also send photos to other people in a multimedia message or set one as wallpaper. You can also record videos using the phone as a camcorder.
  • Page 144 2. Adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subject. When you press the Options soft key, you can access camera options. For details, see page 144. You can change the image settings or switch to other modes by using the keypad. For details, see page 145.
  • Page 145 Camera Using camera options in Preview mode In Preview mode, you can access various options by pressing the Options soft key. The following options are available: Effects: allows you to change the colour tone or apply a special effect to a photo. Frames: allows you to use a decorated frame.

  • Page 146: Key Function

    Using the keypad in Preview mode You can use the number keys to customise your camera settings when you are in Preview mode. Key Function zooms in or out. zooms in or out, with changing the frame size. adjusts the brightness of the image. flips the image vertically.

  • Page 147: My Photos (Menu 8.2)

    Camera Taking a photo with the phone closed 1. When the phone is closed, press and hold the Camera key( 2. Adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subject. If necessary, use the Volume keys to zoom in or out the image. You can also turn the flash on or off by pressing and holding either of the Volume keys.

  • Page 148: Video (Menu 8.3)

    Protection: allows you to protect the photo from being deleted. Set as caller ID: allows you to set the image as a caller ID when you receive a call from the selected number. For details, see page 61. Delete: allows you to delete the photo. Delete all: allows you to delete all of the photos.
  • Page 149 Camera Function flips the image vertically. shows the mirror image. switches to Preview mode. switches to the Video clips menu (Menu 8.3.2). See page 148. turns the flash on or off. 2. Press the Record soft key or the Centre key to start recording.

  • Page 150: Memory Status (Menu 8.4)

    3. To pause resume stop return to Idle mode When you press the Options soft key on the video list, you can access the following options: Rename: allows you to change the file name. Delete: allows you to delete the current video file. Delete all: allows you to delete all of the video files.

  • Page 151: Solving Problems

    Solving problems If you are experiencing problems with your phone, perform the following simple checks, before contacting a service professional. This may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call. When you switch your phone on, the following messages may appear: Insert SIM card •...
  • Page 152 “No service,” “Network failure” or “Not done” displays • The network connection was lost. You may be in a weak signal area (in a tunnel or surrounded by buildings). Move and try again. • You are trying to access an option for which you have not taken out a subscription with your service provider.

  • Page 153: Phonebook Entry

    • the model and serial numbers of your phone • your warranty details • a clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after- sales service. ) to weak ( ).

  • Page 154: Access Codes

    Access codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card. These codes help you protect the phone against unauthorised use. When requested for any of the codes explained below, enter the appropriate code (displayed as asterisks) and press the OK soft key or the Centre key.

  • Page 155: Pin

    Access codes The Personal Identification Number or PIN (4 to 8 digits) protects your SIM card against unauthorised use. It is usually supplied with the SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN three times in succession, the code is disabled and cannot be used until you re-enable it by entering the PUK (see below).

  • Page 156: Pin2

    PIN2 The PIN2 (4 to 8 digits), supplied with some SIM cards, is required to access specific functions, such as setting the maximum cost of a call. These functions are available if supported by your SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN2 three times in succession, the code is disabled and you cannot access the functions until you re-enable it by entering the PUK2.

  • Page 157: Barring Password

    Access codes Barring password A 4-digit barring password is required when you use the call barring function. You can obtain the password from your service provider when you subscribe to this function. You can change this password in the Call barring menu (Menu 7.5.2).

  • Page 158: Health And Safety Information

    Health and safety information Exposure to Radio-Frequency Energy (SAR Information) This phone meets Australian Communications Authority (ACA) requirements (AS/NZS 2772) concerning exposure to radio waves. Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured, so as not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio-frequency (RF) energy, as recommended by ACA.

  • Page 159: Precautions When Using Batteries

    • If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung- approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source.

  • Page 160: Road Safety

    • Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a car in summer or winter conditions, as you will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery. Always try to keep the battery at room temperature.

  • Page 161: Operating Environment

    Health and safety information Operating environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your phone off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger. When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, read its user’s guide for detailed safety instructions.

  • Page 162: Hearing Aids

    Persons with pacemakers: • Should always keep the phone more than 15 cm (6 inches) from their pacemaker when the phone is switched on • Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket • Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimise potential interference If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, switch off your phone immediately.

  • Page 163: Potentially Explosive Environments

    Health and safety information Posted facilities Switch off your phone in any facility where posted notices require you to do so. Potentially explosive environments Switch off your phone when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions.

  • Page 164: Emergency Calls

    Emergency calls This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential communications (medical emergencies, for example).

  • Page 165: Other Important Safety Information

    Health and safety information Other important safety information • Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device. • Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.

  • Page 166: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years. • Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children.
  • Page 167 Health and safety information • Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device’s moving parts and prevent proper operation. • Do not put the phone in or on heating devices, such as a microwave oven, a stove or a radiator. The phone may explode when overheated.

  • Page 168: Glossary

    Glossary To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet, and to take full advantage of the features of your mobile phone, here are a few definitions: Active folder Ability to answer a call simply by opening the phone.
  • Page 169 Glossary EMS (Enhanced Message Service) An adaptation of the Short Message Service (SMS) that allows you to send and receive ring tones and the service provider’s logo, as well as combinations of simple media to and from EMS-compliant handsets. Because EMS is based on SMS, it can use SMS centres the same way that SMS does.
  • Page 170 Glossary i-mode NTT DoCoMo’s mobile Internet service using compact HTML (c-HTML) language. i-mode uses an overlay packet network for direct communications to content provider. It can also display multi-colour images and supports navigation through hyperlinks. i-mode charges for the amount of data, not for additional minutes.
  • Page 171 Glossary Multi-party calling Ability to establish a conference call involving up to five additional parties. Phone password Security code used to unlock the phone when you have selected the option to lock it automatically each time it switches on. PIN (Personal Identification Number) Security code that protects the phone against unauthorised use.
  • Page 172 Glossary PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) Security code used to unlock the phone when an incorrect PIN has been entered three times in succession. The eight-digit number is supplied by the service provider with the SIM card. Roaming Use of your phone when you are outside your home area (when travelling for example).

  • Page 173: Soft Keys

    Glossary Soft keys Two keys which: • varies according to the function that you are currently using. • is indicated on the bottom line of the display just above the corresponding key. Tri band Ability to handle any of the following types of network;...
  • Page 174 Glossary Uni-code encoding A character coding system designed to support the worldwide interchange, processing, and display of the written text of the diverse languages and technical disciplines of the world. Uni-code encoding provides data transmission to any other platforms without corruption, especially when you use special Alphabet that are used for languages other than English.

  • Page 175: Index

    Index Access codes • 153 Active folder • 122 Alarm • 71 Alert type • 124 Alerts on call • 127 Alphabet mode, text input • Answering call • 28 second call • 45 Anykey answer • 122 Applications, downloaded • 109, 115 Auto redial •...
  • Page 176 Display backlight • 16 icons • 14 layout • 13 settings • 122 Diverting, calls • 128 DTMF tones, send • 43 Earpiece volume • 27 Emergency calls • 163 EMS (Enhanced Message Service) • 81 Error tone • 127 External display •...
  • Page 177 Index Messages 81 broadcast • 91 greeting • 120 i-mail • 96 i-MMS • 100 text • 81 voice • 91 Minute minder • 127 Missed calls • 29, 55 Morning call • 71 Multi-party calls • 45 Muting all sounds • 31 key tones •...
  • Page 178 Safety information • 157 precautions • 7 Scheduler • 75 SDN (Service Dialling Numbers) • 70 Searching, phonebook • 65 Security, calls • 136 Sent messages i-mail/MMS • 106 text • 83 Silent mode • 31 SIM card installing • 17 locking •...

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