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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.:GH68-23269A http://www.samsungmobile.com English (SEA). 05/2009. Rev. 1.0...
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:...
→ Followed by—the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: In Idle 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...
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ABOUT DIVX VIDEO ® DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX ® video. Plays DivX video up to 320x240. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND ® This DivX Certified device must be registered with DivX in order to play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content.
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 Icons ... 15 assembling and preparing your mobile phone ...
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using basic functions ...23 Turn your phone on and off ... 23 Use the touch screen ... 24 Access menus ... 25 Switch applications ... 25 Access an application using the Gate key . 26 Access an application by shaking the phone ... 26 Use widgets ...
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Upload photos and videos to the web ... 68 Use Java-powered games and applications 70 Synchronize data ... 71 Use RSS feeds ... 72 View your current position ... 73 Update the GPS functionality ... 73 Create and view world clocks ... 74 Set and use alarms ...
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.
Do not use the phone if the screen is cracked or broken Broken glass could cause injury to your hand and face. Bring the phone to Samsung service centre to replace the glass.
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.
The Declaration of Conformity at the back of this manual demonstrates your phone’s compliance with the European Radio & Terminal Telecommunications Equipment (R&TTE) directive. 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...
• 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.
Phone layout The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: Earpiece Volume key Menu key Dial key Mouthpiece The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: Multifunction jack Rear camera Front camera lens lens for video Hold key calls Touch screen...
Keys Function Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, Dial retrieve recently dialed, missed, or received numbers Access Menu mode; Shows all active Menu applications (press and hold) Turn the phone on and off (press and Power/ hold); End a call; In Menu mode, Menu exit return to the main menu or return to Idle mode...
Icons Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Icon Definition Signal strength GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected Voice call in progress Video call in progress Browsing the web Connected to secured web page Icon Definition Roaming (outside of normal service area)
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Icon Definition New voice mail message Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Battery power level Current time...
Install the SIM or USIM card and assembling and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will preparing your receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services. mobile phone To use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.
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To install the SIM or USIM card and battery, 1. Remove the battery and battery cover. If the phone is on, press and hold [ it off. 2. Insert the SIM or USIM card. • Place the SIM or USIM card in the phone ] to turn with the gold-colored 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 top of the phone. 2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jack.
Connecting the travel adapter improperly may cause serious damage to the phone. Any damages by misuse are not covered by the warranty. 3. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet. 4. When the battery is fully charged (the no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the power outlet.
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3. Lift the memory card holder and insert a memory card as shown. 4. Close the memory card holder. 5. Lock the memory card holder. 6. Replace the battery cover. To remove the memory card, remove the battery cover, unlock and lift the memory card holder, and remove the memory card.
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.
Use the touch screen Your phone’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. 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. •...
Access menus To access your phone’s menus, 1. In Idle mode, select Menu or press the Menu key to access Menu mode. 2. Scroll left or right to a Menu mode screen. 3. Select a menu or option. 4. Select to move up one level;...
Access an application using the Gate key To access entertainment applications, 1. Press the Gate key. 2. Select an application by rotating the cube to the appropriate side or selecting an icon at the bottom line of the screen. You can launch the video player, FM radio, or music player.
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• Tap the top of the phone twice within 1 second to pause or resume playback, or capture a photo. • Snap the phone left or right and then quickly back to the initial position to launch an application. • Quickly tilt the phone left or right and then quickly back to the initial position to launch an application.
4. Shake the phone more than 3 times to close the current application. Tips for using the motion-related actions: • Perform the actions within 1 second. • Wait at least 1 second before performing the actions. • Learn the actions by following the motion tutorial. •...
Move the widgets to the idle screen 1. Open the widget toolbar. 2. Drag a widget from the widget toolbar to the idle screen. You can position the widget anywhere on the screen. Change the widgets 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and light →...
Customize your phone Get more from your phone by customizing it to match your preferences. Adjust the volume of the key tones In Idle mode, press the Volume key up or down and adjust the key tone volume. Adjust the vibration intensity on the touch screen You can adjust the intensity of the vibration when you touch the phone screen.
• 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.
Unlock the touch screen with smart unlock By drawing a specified character on the locked touch screen, you can unlock the screen only, unlock and then make a call to a speed dial number, or unlock and then launch an application. To set a smart unlock character, 1.
Answer a call 1. When a call comes in, press [ 2. For a video call, press [ ] and select Show me to allow the caller to see you via the front camera lens. 3. To end the call, press [ Adjust the volume To adjust the volume during a call, press the Volume key up or down.
• To answer a call, press the headset button. • To end a call, press the headset button. Send and view messages Learn to send and view text (SMS), multimedia (MMS), and email messages. Send a text or multimedia message 1.
Enter text With your phone’s touch screen, you can enter text and create messages or notes. Change the text input method When you open the text input field, the virtual keypad appears. Select the and select one of the following input methods for entering text: •...
Enter text using the writing full screen 1. Change the text input method to screen 2. Write each character anywhere on the screen. To change case or use numbers or symbols, select abc. Enter text using the writing box 1 1.
Add a new contact 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and enter a phone number. → Add to phonebook → New. 2. Select 3. Select Phone or SIM. 4. Enter contact information. 5. Select Save to add the contact to memory. Find a contact 1.
View photos In Menu mode, select My files → Images → My photos → a photo file. • Rotate the phone counterclockwise to landscape view. Tilt the phone to the left or right, photos will scroll left or right automatically. •...
The video is saved automatically. After capturing videos, select to view videos. View videos Use one of the following methods to view videos. • In Menu mode, select My files → Videos → My video clips → a video file. •...
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. 53 • Receive via Bluetooth. p. 59 • Copy to your memory card.
Browse the web Learn to access and bookmark your Favorite web pages. • You may incur additional charges for accessing the web and downloading media. • The internet menu may be labelled differently depending on your service provider. • Available icons may vary depending on your region or service provider.
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Connect to Search 1. In Menu mode, select Google → Search. 2. Enter a keyword in the search field. Connect to Mail 1. In Menu mode, select Google → Mail. 2. Set up your Google account and sign in. 3. Send or receive emails. Connect to Maps The map service may be unavailable depending on your region.
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.
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.
Call an international number 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and touch 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.
Use advanced phonebook functions Learn to create namecards, set Favorite numbers, and create groups of contacts. Create a namecard 1. In Idle mode, select Phonebook → More → My namecard. 2. Enter your personal details. 3. Select Save. You can send your namecard by attaching it to a message or email or transferring it via the Bluetooth wireless feature.
4. Set a group name, the caller ID photo, a group ringtone, and vibration type. 5. Select Save. Link your photos to contacts Learn to tag faces in your photos to make calls or send messages from photos. To link your photos to contacts, 1.
Create a multimedia template 1. In Idle mode, select Messages → Templates → Multimedia templates. 2. Select Create to open a new template window. 3. Create a multimedia message, with a subject and desired attachments, to use as your template. p.
Use advanced camera functions Learn how to capture photos in various modes and customize camera settings. Capture photos by using options preset for various scenes 1. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone counterclockwise to landscape view.
7. Slowly move the phone to the direction you selected. The phone captures the next photo automatically. 8. Repeat step 7 to complete the panoramic photo. 9. Select to save the panoramic photo. Capture photos in Smile shot mode 1. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on the camera.
4. Select a frame. 5. Make any necessary adjustments. 6. Press the Camera key to take a photo with the frame. Capture videos in slow motion 1. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone counterclockwise to landscape view.
Option Function Set the camera to capture a photo Blink detection again automatically when people close eyes Image quality Set the quality of your digital photos Adjust contrast, saturation, and Adjust sharpness Before capturing a video, select following options: Option Function Timer Select the time delay...
3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. 4. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the PC to the phone. Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more information.
2. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone settings → PC connections → Mass storage → Save. 3. Press [ ] to return to Idle mode. 4. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the PC.
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3. Enter a title for your new playlist. 4. To assign an image to the playlist, select Tap to edit and select an image or capture a new photo. 5. Select Save. 6. Select the new playlist. 7. Select Add → Tracks. 8.
Option Function Select music categories to display in Music menu the music library screen 4. Select Save. Record songs from the FM radio 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone. 2. In Menu mode, select FM radio. 3. Select to start the FM radio.
Find information of music Learn to access an online music service and get information about the songs you hear while on the move. 1. In Menu mode, select Find music. 2. Select Find music to connect to the server. 3. When your phone is successfully registered, select to record a part of music you want to find.
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 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.
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 or USIM card on your phone. To activate Remote SIM mode, 1. In Menu mode, select Bluetooth → Settings. 2.
Search for and connect to a WLAN 1. In Menu mode, select Wi-Fi → Search. 2. Select a network icon and add a connection profile. • If the network you want needs an IP address, subnet mask, DNS, or gateway information, select Advanced settings.
View the phone display on a TV Learn to view files by connecting your phone to a TV. 1. With the TV on, connect your phone to the TV with a TV out cable. 2. Switch the TV to the appropriate external input mode.
Make a fake call To make a fake call, press and hold the Volume key down in Idle mode. To change the delay time before fake calls, in Menu mode, select Settings → Application settings → Call → Fake call → Fake call timer → an option → Save.
Edit images Learn to edit images and apply fun effects. Apply effects to images 1. In Menu mode, select My files → Images → My photos → a photo file. 2. Select 3. Select Edit → Effects → an effect option (filter, style, warp, or partial blur).
Transform an image 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 in “Apply effects to images”. 2. Select Edit → Transform → Resize, Rotate, or Flip. 3. Rotate or flip the image as desired and select Done. To resize the image, select a size →...
Add a memo by handwriting 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 in “Apply effects to images”. 2. Select Edit → Memo on screen. 3. Select a color, write a memo on the screen, and select Done. 4.
3. Select an image or video category → an image or video and select Add. For an image, select the duration that the image displays. 4. Select More → Files to add more images or videos. 5. Select Edit → Trim. 6.
Insert text Inserting text to a video may be unavailable depending on your service provider. 1. Open images and videos to be edited. Refer to steps 1-4 in “Trim any segment”. 2. Select Edit → Insert → Text. 3. Select to play the video and select Start mark at the point where you want the text to be displayed.
Set your Favorite destination list 1. In Menu mode, select Communities. 2. Select Yes to set your favorite destination list (if necessary). 3. Select Accept to confirm that you agree to the general disclaimer. The first time you access Communities, you will be prompted to confirm.
Use Java-powered games and applications Learn to use games and applications powered by award-winning Java technology. The download of java files may not be supported depending on the software of the phone. Download games or applications 1. In Menu mode, select Games and more → More games.
Synchronize data Learn to synchronize the contacts, calendar events, tasks, and memos with the web server you have specified. To synchronize the contacts, calendar events, tasks, and emails, specify a Microsoft Exchange server. Synchronize data with a web server To create a synchronization profile, 1.
Synchronisation with the Microsoft Exchange server you have specified starts. You may incur additional charges for accessing the server. To synchronize all items, 1. In Menu mode, select Exchange ActiveSync. 2. Select Sync. If you synchronize all items, you may incur charges for updating unnecessary items.
Update and read RSS feeds 1. In Menu mode, select Internet → RSS feeds. 2. Select Update → a feed → Update → Yes. 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.
Create and view world clocks Learn to view the time in another region and set world clocks to appear on your display. View a world clock 1. In Menu mode, select World clock. 2. Scroll through the world map and select a time zone you want.
4. Select Save. The auto power-up feature sets the phone to automatically turn on and sound the alarm at the designated time if the phone is turned off. Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, • Drag the slider to Stop to stop the alarm without snooze.
Set a countdown timer 1. In Menu mode, select Timer. 2. Set the length of time to count down. 3. Select Start to begin the countdown. 4. When the timer expires, drag the slider to Stop to stop the alert. Use the stopwatch 1.
Create sketches Learn to create sketches with various sketch tools. Create a new sketch 1. In Menu mode, select Dynamic canvas. 2. From the sketch toolbar, select the tool type. You have the following tools: Tool Function Add a line; You can select the line type, line thickness, and color Add a circle or rectangle;...
Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events. Change the calendar view 1. In Menu mode, select Calendar. 2. Select More → View by day or View by week. Create events 1. In Menu mode, select 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: Insert SIM card to Ensure that the SIM or USIM card is access installed correctly.
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Message Try this to solve the problem: Your SIM or USIM 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.”...
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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. •...
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