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- Page 1 Some 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.:GH68-23219A http://www.samsungmobile.com English (SEA). 04/2009. Rev. 1.0...
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Page 2: User Manual
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Page 3: Instructional Icons
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, familiarize yourself with the icons you will see in this manual:... -
Page 4: Copyright Information
→ Followed by—the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: In Menu mode, select Messages → Create message (represents Messages, followed by Create message) Square brackets—phone keys; for example: [ ] (represents the Power/Menu exit key) Copyright information Rights to all technologies and products that... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
contents safety and usage information ... 1 Safety warnings ... 1 Safety precautions ... 3 Important usage information ... 6 introducing your mobile phone ... 11 Unpack ... 11 Phone layout ... 12 Keys ... 13 Display ... 13 Icons ... 14 assembling and preparing your mobile phone ... - Page 6 using basic functions ... 20 Turn your phone on and off ... 20 Use the touch screen ... 21 Access menus ... 22 Use widgets ... 22 Access help information ... 23 Customize your phone ... 23 Use basic call functions ... 25 Send and view messages ...
- Page 7 Upload photos and videos to the web ... 54 Use Java-powered games and applications ... 55 Use RSS reader ... 56 Create and view world clocks ... 57 Set and use alarms ... 58 Use the calculator ... 59 Convert currencies or measurements ... 59 Set a countdown timer ...
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Page 8: Safety And Usage Information
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 reach from small children and pets. -
Page 9: Install Mobile Phones And Equipment With Caution
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. -
Page 10: Safety Precautions
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. -
Page 11: Handle Your Phone Carefully And Sensibly
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. - Page 12 • 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.
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Page 13: Important Usage Information
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 non-qualified personnel to service your phone may result in damage to your phone and will void your warranty. - Page 14 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.
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Page 15: Correct Disposal Of This Product
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. -
Page 16: Correct Disposal Of Batteries In This Product
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. - Page 17 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 services...
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Page 18: Introducing Your Mobile Phone
• Travel adapter (charger) • User manual 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 purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer. -
Page 19: Phone Layout
Phone layout The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: Volume key Multifunction jack Dial key Back key The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: Camera lens Earpiece Mirror Hold key Touch screen Camera key Power/Menu exit key... -
Page 20: Keys
Keys Function Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, Dial retrieve recently dialed, missed, or received numbers In Menu mode, return to the previous Back level Turn the phone on and off (press and Power/ hold); End a call; In Menu mode, Menu exit return to the main menu screen or return to Idle mode... -
Page 21: Icons
Icons Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Icon Definition Signal strength GPRS network connected Transferring data via GPRS network EDGE network connected Transferring data via EDGE network Voice call in progress Memory card inserted Alarm activated Browsing the web Icon Definition Connected to secured web page... - Page 22 Icon Definition Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Battery power level Current time...
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Page 23: Assembling And Preparing Your Mobile Phone
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. - Page 24 2. Insert the SIM card. • Place the SIM card in the phone with the gold-colored contacts facing down. • Without inserting a SIM card, you can use your phone’s non-network services and some menus. 3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover.
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Page 25: Charge The Battery
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. -
Page 26: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)
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. Remove the battery cover and battery. 2. -
Page 27: Using Basic Functions
using basic functions Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your mobile phone. Turn your phone on and off To turn your phone on, 1. Press and hold [ 2. Enter your PIN and select Confirm (if necessary). To turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above. -
Page 28: Use The Touch Screen
Use the touch screen You can perform the following actions on your phone’s touch screen: Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. For the optimal use of the touch screen, remove the screen protection film before using your phone. •... -
Page 29: Access Menus
Access menus To access your phone’s menus, 1. In Idle mode, select Menu to access Menu mode. 2. Select a menu or option. 3. Press the Back key to move up one level; Press ] twice to return to Idle mode. Use widgets Learn to use widgets on the widget toolbar. -
Page 30: Access Help Information
Access help information Learn to access helpful information about your phone. 1. Open the widget toolbar. 2. Select from the widget toolbar. 3. Rotate the phone counterclockwise to landscape view. 4. Select a help topic to learn about an application or feature. -
Page 31: Lock Your Phone
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. -
Page 32: Use Basic Call Functions
Use basic call functions Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call functions. During a call, your phone automatically locks the touch screen to prevent accidental inputs. To unlock, press the Hold key. Make a call 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and enter an area code and a phone number. -
Page 33: Send And View Messages
Use the speakerphone feature 1. During a call, select Speaker → Yes to activate the speaker. 2. To switch back to the earpiece, select Speaker. In noisy environment, you may have difficulty hearing the calls while using the speakerphone feature. For better audio performance, use the normal phone mode. -
Page 34: Send An Email
Send an email 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Create message → Email. 2. Select Tap to add recipient → Enter manually. 3. Enter an email address and select Done. 4. Select Tap to add subject. 5. Enter a subject and select Done. 6. - Page 35 You can use the following text input modes: Mode Function Select the appropriate virtual key until the character you want appears on the display. 1. Select the appropriate virtual keys to enter an entire word. 2. When the word displays correctly, select to insert a space.
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Page 36: Add And Find Contacts
View text or multimedia messages 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Inbox. 2. Select a text or multimedia message. View an email 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Email inbox. 2. Select an account. 3. Select Download. 4. Select an email or a header. 5. -
Page 37: Use Basic Camera Functions
3. Select the contact’s name from the search list. Once you have found a contact, you can: • call the contact by selecting • edit the contact information by selecting Edit Use basic camera functions Learn the basics to capture and view photos and videos. -
Page 38: Listen To Music
Capture videos 1. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone counterclockwise to landscape view. 3. Select to switch to Recording mode. 4. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments. - Page 39 Turn off the FM radio 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. 43 • Receive via Bluetooth. p. 48 •...
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Page 40: Browse The Web
3. Control playback using the following icons: Icon Function Pause playback Play playback Skip backward; Scan backward in a file (tap and hold) Skip forward; Scan forward in a file (tap and hold) Select an equaliser type Change the repeat mode Activate Shuffle mode Browse the web Learn to access and bookmark your favorite web... -
Page 41: Browse Web Pages
Browse web pages 1. In Menu mode, select Browser → Home to launch your service provider’s homepage. 2. Navigate web pages using the following icons: Icon Function Move backward or forward on a web page Refresh the current web page Return to the homepage Open a list of saved bookmarks Change the view mode... -
Page 42: Using Advanced Functions
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. - Page 43 Hold a call or retrieve a held call Select Hold to place a call on hold or select 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.
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Page 44: Use Advanced Phonebook Functions
Call an international number 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and tap and hold 0 to insert the + character. 2. Enter the complete number you want to dial (country code, area code, and phone number), → Voice call or press [ and then select to dial. - Page 45 Set favorite numbers 1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook. 2. Select the Contacts drop-down menu → Favorites. 3. Select Add. 4. Select a contact. The contact is saved to the favorite number. The first 5 favorite numbers will be assigned to the favorite contacts ( ) on the widget toolbar.
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Page 46: Use Advanced Messaging Functions
Use advanced messaging functions Learn to create and use templates to create new messages, and create message folder. Create a text template 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates → Text templates. 2. Select Create to open a new template window. 3. -
Page 47: Use Advanced Camera Functions
Create a message from a multimedia template 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates → Multimedia templates. 2. Scroll to the template you want and touch Your template opens as a new multimedia message. Create a folder to manage messages 1. -
Page 48: Capture Panoramic Photos
Capture a series of photos 1. Press the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone counterclockwise to landscape view. → 3. Select 4. Make any necessary adjustments. 5. Press and hold the Camera key to take a series of photos. -
Page 49: Capture Divided Photos
Capture divided photos 1. Press the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone counterclockwise to landscape view. → 3. Select 4. Select an image layout. 5. Make any necessary adjustments. 6. Press the Camera key to take photos for each segment. -
Page 50: Use Advanced Music Functions
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... - Page 51 Copy music files to a memory card 1. Insert a memory card. 2. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone settings → PC connections → Mass storage → Save. 3. Press [ ] twice to return to Idle mode. 4. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC.
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Page 52: Create A Playlist
Create a playlist 1. In Menu mode, select Music → Music player → Playlists. 2. Select Create. 3. Select the text input field. 4. Enter a title for your new playlist and select Done. 5. To assign an image to the playlist, select Tap to edit and select an image or capture a new photo. -
Page 53: Store Radio Stations Automatically
Store radio stations automatically 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s multifunction jack. 2. In Menu mode, select Applications → FM radio. 3. Select More → Self-tuning. 4. Select Yes to confirm (if necessary). The radio scans and saves available stations automatically. -
Page 54: Using Tools And Applications
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. -
Page 55: Send Data Using The Bluetooth Wireless Feature
Find and pair with other Bluetooth- enabled devices 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Bluetooth → Search. 2. Select and drag a device icon into the centre. 3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and select Done. -
Page 56: Activate The Mobile Tracker
Use Remote SIM mode In Remote SIM mode, you can make or answer calls only with a connected Bluetooth hands-free car kit via the SIM card on your phone. To activate Remote SIM mode, 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Bluetooth →... -
Page 57: Make Fake Calls
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. -
Page 58: Edit Images
Play a voice memo 1. In Menu mode, select My files → Sounds → Voice clips. 2. Select a file. 3. Control the playback using the following icons: Icon Function Pause playback Play or resume playback Scan backward in a file (tap and hold) Scan forward in a file (tap and hold) Edit images Learn to edit images and apply fun effects. -
Page 59: Adjust An Image
Adjust an image 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 of “Apply effects to images”. 2. Select Edit → Adjust → an adjustment option (brightness, contrast, or color). To adjust the image automatically, select Auto level. 3. -
Page 60: Insert A Visual Feature
Insert a visual feature 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 of “Apply effects to images”. 2. Select Edit → Insert → a visual feature (frame, image, clip art, emoticon, or text). 3. Select a visual feature or enter text and select Done. -
Page 61: Print Images
Print images Learn to print your image with a USB connection or the Bluetooth wireless feature. To print an image using a USB connection, 1. Connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a compatible printer. 2. Open an image. p. -
Page 62: Use Java-Powered Games And Applications
If you selected Update blog lists, new destination sites are added to the list automatically. To edit the favorite destination list or update the lists, from the Communities screen, select Settings → Preferred lists → Edit. Upload a file To upload photos and videos, you must have accounts of photo sharing websites and blogs. -
Page 63: Use Rss Reader
Play games 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games and more. 2. Select a game from the list and follow the onscreen instructions. Available games may vary depending on your service provider or region. Game controls and options may vary. Launch applications 1. -
Page 64: Create And View World Clocks
Read RSS feeds 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → RSS reader. 2. Select Update to get the latest contents. 3. Select a feed category → an updated feed. The auto update feature sets the phone to automatically update the RSS feeds at the specified interval. -
Page 65: Set And Use Alarms
5. Select OK to create your world clock. The world clock is set as the second clock. 6. Select Add to add more world clocks (step 3). Add a world clock to your display With the dual clock widget, you can view clocks with two different time zones on your display. -
Page 66: Use The Calculator
Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, • Drag the slider to Stop to stop an alarm without snooze. • Drag the slider to Stop to stop an alarm with snooze or drag the slider to Snooze to silence the alarm for the snooze period. -
Page 67: Set A Countdown Timer
Set a countdown timer 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Timer. 2. Enter hours or minutes to count down. 3. Select Start to begin the countdown. 4. When the timer expires, drag the slider to Stop to stop the alerts. Use the stopwatch 1. -
Page 68: Manage Your Calendar
Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events. Change the calendar view 1. In Menu mode, select Organizer → Calendar. 2. Select More → View by day or View by week. Create an event 1. In Menu mode, select Organizer → Calendar. 2. -
Page 69: Troubleshooting
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: Insert SIM card to Ensure that the SIM card is installed access correctly. - Page 70 Message Try this to solve the problem: Your SIM card is blocked, usually as a result of entering your PIN PUK code incorrectly several times. You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider. Your phone displays “Service unavailable” or “Network error.”...
- Page 71 The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes. Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to continue using the phone. The audio quality of the call is poor. • Ensure that you are not blocking the phone’s internal antenna. •...