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Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-23488A http://www.samsungmobile.com English (XSG). 03/2010. Rev. 1.1...
using this manual This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your mobile phone. To get started quickly, refer to “introducing your mobile phone,” “assembling and preparing your mobile phone,” and “using basic functions.” Instructional icons Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual:...
→ Followed by—the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: In Menu mode, select Messages → Create new message (represents Messages, followed by Create new message) Square brackets—phone keys; for example: [ ] (represents the Power/ Menu exit key) Angled brackets—softkeys that control...
contents safety and usage information ... 2 Safety warnings ... 2 Safety precautions ... 4 Important usage information ... 7 introducing your mobile phone ... 12 Unpack ... 12 Phone layout ... 13 Keys ... 14 Display ... 15 Icons ... 15 assembling and preparing your mobile phone ...
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Customise your phone ... 22 Use basic call functions ... 25 Send and view messages ... 26 Add and find contacts ... 28 Use basic camera functions ... 29 Listen to music ... 30 Browse the web ... 32 using advanced functions ... 33 Use advanced call functions ...
safety and usage information Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak performance of your mobile phone. Safety warnings Keep your phone away from small children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals.
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your phone. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your phone.
Follow all safety warnings and regulations Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a mobile phone in a certain area. Use only Samsung-approved accessories Using incompatible accessories may damage your phone or cause injury.
Turn off the phone near medical equipment Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all regulations, posted warnings, and directions from medical personnel. Turn off the phone or disable the wireless functions when in an aircraft Your phone can cause interference with aircraft equipment.
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• Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty areas to prevent damage to moving parts. • Your phone is a complex electronic device— protect it from impacts and rough handling to avoid serious damage. • Do not paint your phone, as paint can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation.
Important usage information Use your phone in the normal position Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna. Allow only qualified personnel to service your phone Allowing unqualified personnel to service your phone may result in damage to your phone and will void your warranty.
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By automatically emitting lower levels when possible, your phone reduces your overall exposure to RF energy. For more information about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the Samsung mobile phone website.
Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
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YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES." Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time, and Samsung makes no representation or warranty that any content or service will remain available for any period of time. Content and...
• The items supplied with your phone may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider. You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer. • The supplied accessories perform best for your phone.
Phone layout The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: 4-way navigation key Left softkey Dial key Volume key Memory card slot Special function keys The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: Flashbulb Earpiece Display Right softkey...
Keys Function Perform actions indicated at the Softkeys bottom of the display In Idle mode, access user-defined 4-way menus (left/right/up/down); In Menu navigation mode, scroll through menu options In Idle mode, access the simplified menus; In Idle mode, launch the Confirm web browser (press and hold);...
Display Your phone’s display consists of three areas: Icon line Displays various icons Text and graphic area Displays messages, instructions, and information you enter Softkey line Displays the current actions assigned to each softkey Icons Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Icon Definition Signal strength...
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Icon Definition Roaming (outside of normal service area) New text message (SMS) New multimedia message (MMS) New email message New voice mail message Updating playlists Music playback in progress Music playback paused Memory card inserted FM radio on Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Battery power level Current time...
assembling and preparing your mobile phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use. Install the SIM card and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services.
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2. Insert the SIM card. Place the SIM card in the phone with the gold- coloured contacts facing down. 3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover.
Charge the battery Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side of the phone. 2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jack.
Insert a memory card (optional) To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Your phone accepts microSD™ memory cards up to 8 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type). 1. Open the cover to the memory card slot on the side of the phone.
Turn your phone on and off using basic To turn your phone on, 1. Slide open the phone. functions 2. Press and hold [ 3. Enter your PIN and press <OK> (if necessary). 4. When the setup wizard opens, customise your Learn how to perform basic operations and use the phone as desired by following the screen.
To switch to the offline profile, in Menu mode, select Settings → Phone profiles → Offline. Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when in areas where wireless devices are prohibited. Access menus To access your phone’s menus, 1.
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5. Press <Options> → Select (if necessary). 6. Press <Save>. To switch to another profile, select it from the list. Create a phone profile 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone profiles. 2. Press <Options> → Create. 3. Enter a name for the profile and press <Options>...
The first time you access a menu that requires a password, you will be prompted to create and confirm a password. Samsung is not responsible for any loss of passwords or private information or other damages caused by illegal software.
Use basic call functions Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call functions. Make a call 1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and a phone number. 2. Press [ ] to dial the number 3. To end the call, press [ Answer a call 1.
Record a conversation 1. During a call, press <Options> → Record call. 2. Press [OK] to start recording. 3. Press the Navigation key down to stop recording. Send and view messages Learn to send or view text (SMS), multimedia (MMS), or email messages.
Enter text When entering text, you can change the text input mode: • Press and hold [ ] to switch between T9 and ABC modes. Depending on your country, you may be able to access an input mode for your specific language.
View an email 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → My messages → Email inbox. 2. Select Check new email. 3. Select an email or a header. 4. If you selected a header, press <Options> → Retrieve to view the body of the email. Add and find contacts Learn the basics of using the phonebook feature.
Use basic camera functions Learn the basics to capture and view photos and videos. Capture photos 1. In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. 3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments.
6. Press < >, [OK], or the Camera key to stop recording. The video is saved automatically. 7. Press < > or the Camera key to record another video (step 4). View videos In Menu mode, select My files → Videos → My video clips →...
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Listen to music files Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card: • Download from the wireless web. • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung PC Studio. p. 39 • Receive via Bluetooth. p. 44 • Copy to your memory card.
Browse the web Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. Browse web pages 1. In Menu mode, select Browser → Home to use the web browser. 2. Navigate web pages using the following keys: Function Navigation Scroll up or down on a web page Select an item <Back>...
using advanced functions Learn how to perform advanced operations and use additional features of your mobile phone. Use advanced call functions Learn about your phone’s additional calling capabilities. View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display.
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Hold a call or retrieve a held call Press <Hold> to place a call on hold or press <Retrieve> to retrieve a held call. Dial a second call If your network supports this function, you can dial another number during a call: 1.
Call an international number 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [0] to insert the + character. 2. Enter the complete number you want to dial (country code, area code, and phone number), and then press [ ] to dial. Call a contact from the phonebook You can call numbers directly from the phonebook using stored contacts.
Set speed dial numbers 1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook. 2. Press <Options> → Settings→ Speed dial. 3. Scroll to a number you want to set (2-9) and press [OK]. 4. Select a contact → a number (if necessary) to assign to the number.
Use advanced messaging functions Learn to create templates, use templates to create new messages, and use the messenger. Create a text template 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates → Text templates. 2. Select an empty location to open a new template window.
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Create a message from a multimedia template 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates → Multimedia message templates. 2. Scroll to the template you want and press <Options> → Edit. Your template opens as a new multimedia message. Use the Bluetooth messenger Learn to chat with your family or friends instantly via the Bluetooth wireless feature.
2. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. 3. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the PC to the phone. Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more information.
Synchronise your phone with Windows Media Player 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → PC connections → Media player. 2. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC with Windows Media Player installed. When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the PC.
Customise your music player settings Learn to adjust the settings for your music player. 1. In Menu mode, select Music → Music player. 2. Press <Options> → Settings. 3. Adjust the settings to customise your music player. 4. Press <Save>. Record songs from the FM radio 1.
Store radio stations automatically 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s multifunction jack. 2. In Menu mode, select FM radio. 3. Press [OK] to start the FM radio. 4. Press <Options> → Self-tuning. 5. Press <Yes> to confirm (if necessary). The radio scans and saves available stations automatically.
using tools and applications Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools and additional applications. Use the Bluetooth wireless feature Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other wireless devices for exchanging data and using hands-free features. Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1.
Find and pair with other Bluetooth- enabled devices 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Bluetooth → Search new device. 2. Scroll to a device and press <Select>. 3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and press <OK>.
Activate and send an SOS message When you have an emergency, you can send an SOS message asking for help. This feature may not be available depending on your region or service provider. 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → SOS messages →...
Activate the mobile tracker When someone inserts a new SIM card in your phone, the mobile tracker feature will automatically send the contact number to two recipients to help you locate and recover your phone. To activate the mobile tracker, 1.
Make fake calls You can simulate fake incoming calls when you want to get out of meetings or unwanted conversations. You can also make it appear as if you are talking on the phone by playing back a recorded voice. Record a voice 1.
Record and play voice memos Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder. Record a voice memo 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Voice recorder. 2. Press [OK] to start recording. 3. Speak your memo into the microphone. 4. When you are finished speaking, press <Save>. Play a voice memo 1.
Use the voice answering feature Learn to use the voice answering feature. Turn on the voice answering feature 1. In Menu mode, press Settings → Application settings → Call → All calls → Answering machine → Settings. 2. Scroll left or right to On. 3.
Edit images Learn to edit images and apply fun effects. Apply effects to images 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Image editor. 2. Press <Options> → New image → Open or Take photo. 3. Select an image or take a new photo. 4.
Transform an image 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Image editor. 2. Press <Options> → New image → Open or Take photo. 3. Select an image or take a new photo. 4. Press <Options> → Transform → Resize, Rotate, or Flip. 5.
Insert a visual feature 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Image editor. 2. Press <Options> → New image → Open or Take photo. 3. Select an image or take a new photo. 4. Press <Options> → Insert → a visual feature (frame, image, clip art, emoticon, or text).
3. Select a Bluetooth-enabled printer and pair with the printer. p. 44 4. Set print options and print the image. Edit videos Learn to edit video files and apply visual effects. 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Video editor. 2.
Use Java-powered games and applications Learn to use games and applications powered by award-winning Java technology. Download games or applications 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games and more → More games. Your phone connects to the website preset by your service provider.
View world clocks Learn to view the time in another city and set world clocks to appear on your display. View a world clock 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → World clock. 2. Scroll down to a clock. 3. Scroll left or right to a time zone. 4.
Set and use alarms Learn to set and control alarms for important events. Set a new alarm 1. In Menu mode, select Alarms. 2. Scroll to an empty alarm location and press [OK]. 3. Set alarm details. You can set either the FM radio or a sound for the alarm tone.
Use the calculator 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calculator. 2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations. Convert currencies or measurements 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Convertor → a conversion type. 2.
Create new tasks 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Task. 2. Press <Create>. 3. Enter the details of the task. 4. Press <Save> or press <Options> → Save. Create text memos 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Memo. 2.
View events To view events of a specific date, 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calendar. 2. Select a date on the calendar. 3. Select an event to view its details. To view events by event types, 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calendar. 2.
troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. While using your phone, the following messages may appear: Message Try this to solve the problem: Please Ensure that the SIM card is installed insert SIM correctly.
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Message Try this to solve the problem: Your SIM card is blocked, usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly Enter PUK several times. You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider. Your phone displays “Network unavailable” or “Network error.”...
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Another caller cannot hear you speaking. • Ensure that you are not covering the built-in microphone. • Ensure that the microphone is close to your mouth. • If using a headset, ensure that it is properly connected. The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes. Your battery is low.