Page 1 SGH-E690 User’s Guide...
Page 2: Important Safety
Important safety precautions Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal. Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Page 3: Water Resistance
Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories, out of the reach of small children. Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung-approved batteries and accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage you or your phone and may be dangerous.
Page 4: About This Guide
About this Guide This User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get started” and “Step outside the phone.” In this guide, the following instruction icons appear: Indicates that you need to pay careful attention to the subsequent information regarding safety...
Page 5 • FM radio Listen to your favourite radio stations anytime, anywhere. • Name card Create name cards with your number and profile. Whenever introducing yourself to others, use this convenient electronic name card. • Java Enjoy Java™-based embedded games and download new games.
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents Unpack Make sure you have each item Your phone Keys, features, and locations Get started First steps to operating your phone Install and charge the phone ... 7 Power on or off... 9 Keys and display... 10 Access menu functions ... 13 Customise your phone ...
Page 7: Overview Of Menu Functions
Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 Call log p. 40 3 Applications (continued) 1 Recent contacts p. 40 3 Image editor 4 Decision maker 2 Missed calls p. 41 3 Dialled calls p.
Page 8: Unpack
• User’s Guide You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider. Your phone Keys, features, and locations...
Page 9: Get Started
Get started First steps to operating your phone SIM card information When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services. Install and charge the phone Remove the battery cover.
Page 10: Low Battery Indicator
Get started Plug the travel adapter into the phone. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter from the wall outlet. Remove the adapter from the phone. Low battery indicator When the battery is low: •...
Page 11: Power On Or Off
Power on or off Switch on 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold [ Do not turn on 3. If necessary, enter the the phone when PIN and press <OK>. mobile phone use is prohibited. Switch off 1. Open the phone. 2.
Page 12: Keys And Display
Get started Keys and display Keys Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display. In Idle mode, access your favourite menus directly. In Menu mode, scroll through menu options. In Idle mode, launch the web browser. In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu option or confirm input.
Page 13 Enter special characters. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to activate or deactivate Silent mode. Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause between numbers. Adjust the phone volume. In Idle mode, with the phone open, adjust the key tone volume. With the phone closed, press and hold to turn on the external display.
Page 14 Get started New voicemail New multimedia message New e-mail One of the message Inboxes is full SOS message feature active p. 84 Call diverting feature active p. 115 Bluetooth active Synchronised with a PC GPRS network EDGE network Home Zone, if registered for the appropriate service Office Zone, if registered for the appropriate service...
Page 15: Access Menu Functions
Access menu functions Use the The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you soft keys are using. The bottom line of the display indicates their current role. Select Press the left soft key to select the highlighted option.
Page 16: Customise Your Phone
Get started Customise your phone 1. In Idle mode, press Display <Menu> and select language Settings → Phone settings → Language. 2. Select a language. 1. In Idle mode, press Call ringer <Menu> and select melody Settings → Sound settings → Incoming call →...
Page 17 2. Select an image type. 3. For Clock, scroll to a clock type and press <Save>. For Cover title, enter a greeting and press [ ]. For Wallpaper images, select an image category and then an image. You can change the colour for Menu mode the display components, such skin color...
Page 18 Get started You can set up a menu of your My menu own using your favourite menu mode items. To set a My menu item: 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Phone settings → My menu. 2.
Page 19: Make/Answer Calls
3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and press <OK>. 4. Enter the new password again and press <OK>. 5. Select Phone lock. 6. Select Enable. 7. Enter the password and press <OK>. Make/Answer calls 1. Enter an area code and Make a call phone number.
Page 20: Step Outside The Phone
Step outside the phone Begin with your camera, the music player, and other special features Use the camera 1. In Idle mode, press and Take a photo hold camera. 2. Aim the lens at the subject and make any desired adjustments.
Page 21: Play Music
Use these methods: Copy music • Download from the wireless files to the p. 61 phone • Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC Studio Studio User’s Guide Create a play list Samsung PC • Receive via Bluetooth p.
Page 22: Listen To The Fm Radio
Step outside the phone 1. From the Music player Play music screen, press [ ]. files 2. During playback, use the following keys: • : pauses or resumes playback. opens the current • Up: play list. • Left: returns to the previous file.
Page 23: Browse The Web
1. From the station list, scroll Store a to an empty location. radio 2. Press <Options> → Add. station 3. Enter the frequency of the station and press <Save>. 4. Select a location in which you want to store the station.
Page 24: Use Phonebook
Step outside the phone Use Phonebook To the phone’s memory: Add a 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone contact number and press [ ]. 2. Select Phone → New → a number type. 3. Specify contact information: First name, Last name, Mobile, Home, Office, Fax, Other, Email, Graphic ID, Alert, Group, and Notes.
Page 25: Send Messages
1. In Idle mode, press Create and <Menu> and select send a Phonebook → My name card namecard. 2. Specify your contact information. 3. Press [ ] to save the name card. 4. To send the name card, press <Options> and select Send via →...
Page 26 Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press Send a <Menu> and select multimedia Messages → Create new message message → Multimedia (MMS) message. 2. Select Subject. 3. Enter the message subject and press [ ]. 4. Select Image or video or Sound.
Page 27: View Messages
3. Enter the e-mail subject and press [ ]. 4. Select Message. 5. Enter the e-mail text and press [ ]. 6. Select File attach. 7. Add image, video, sound, music files, or document files. 8. Press <Options> and select Send. 9.
Page 28: Send Sos Messages
Step outside the phone When a notification appears: View a 1. Press <View>. multimedia message 2. Select the message from the Inbox. From the Inbox: 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → My messages → Inbox. 2. Select an MMS message 1.
Page 29: Use Bluetooth
1. In Idle mode, press Set up SOS <Menu> and select message Messages → SOS options message. 2. Select Yes on the Message sending field. 3. Select Recipients. 4. Enter the phone numbers to which you want to send the SOS message.
Page 30 Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press Search for <Menu> and select and pair with Applications → Bluetooth a Bluetooth → My devices → Search device new device. 2. Select a device. 3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and press <OK>.
Page 31: Use A Memory Card
1. When a device attempts to Receive data access your phone, press <Yes> to permit the connection. 2. If necessary, press <Yes> to confirm that you are willing to receive. When an incoming call comes in while receving data via Bluetooth, the Bluetooth connection is ended.
Page 32 Step outside the phone • Do not touch card terminals Important with your fingers or metal memory objects. If dirty, wipe the card card with a soft cloth. information • Keep cards away from small (continued) children or pets. • Do not expose cards in a place subject to electro-static discharge and/or electromagnetic...
Page 33 Using a card adapter and a Use a card USB card reader/writer, you adapter can read the card on a computer. 1. Insert a memory card into a card adapter, and then the adapter into a card reader/ writer. 2. Plug the USB connecter of the card reader/writer into the USB port on your computer.
Page 34: Enter Text
Enter text ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes You can enter text in some features such as Messages, Phonebook, or Calendar, using ABC mode, T9 mode, Number mode, and Symbol mode. Changing the text input mode • Press the right soft key to change the text input mode.
Page 35: Using T9 Mode
Other ABC mode operations • To enter the same letter twice or to enter a different letter on the same key, wait for the cursor to move to the right automatically or press [Right]. Then, enter the next letter. • Press [ ] to change case.
Page 36: Using Number Mode
Enter text For example, Of and Me use [6] and [3]. 4. Press [ ] to insert a space and enter the next word. Other T9 mode operations • Press [1] to enter periods or apostrophes automatically. • Press [ ] to change case. Lower case (No indicator), Initial capital ( lock ( ) are available.
Page 37: Call Functions
Using Symbol mode Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols. Press scroll to a symbol the Navigation keys. select a symbol the corresponding number key. clear the entered [C]. symbols insert the symbols <OK>. Call functions Advanced calling features Making a call 1.
Page 38: Answering A Call
Call functions Redialling recent numbers 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to display the list of recent numbers. 2. Scroll to the number you want and press Making a call from Phonebook Once you have stored a number in Phonebook, you can dial the number by selecting it from Phonebook.
Page 39: Viewing Missed Calls
Viewing missed calls If you have missed calls, the screen displays how many calls you have missed. 1. Press <View>. 2. If necessary, scroll through the missed calls. 3. Press [ ] to dial the number you want. Using the headset Use the headset to make or answer calls without holding the phone.
Page 40: Answering A Second Call
Call functions Placing a call on hold/Retrieving Press <Hold> to place the call on hold, or press <Retrieve> to retrieve the call. Making a second call You can make another call if your network supports this function. 1. Press <Hold> to put the call on hold. 2.
Page 41: Using In-Call Options
Using In-call options Press <Opt.> to access the following options during a call: • Switch to headset/Switch to phone: switch the call to a Bluetooth headset or hands-free car kit or back to the phone. To use this feature, you first need to connect your headset or car kit to the phone.
Page 42: Menu Functions
• Split: have a private conversation with one multi-party call participant. The other participants can converse with each other. After the private conversation, select Join to return both private participants to the multi- party call. • Transfer: transfer the currently active call to a caller on hold.
Page 43 2. Press [Up] or [Down] to scroll through the call list. 3. Press [ ] to dial a number, or press [ ] to view the details of a call. Using call log options From the call list, press <Options> to access the following options: •...
Page 44 Menu functions Delete all (Menu 1.5) Use this menu to delete all of the records in each call type. 1. Press [ ] to select the call types to be cleared. 2. Press <Delete>. 3. Press <Yes> to confirm the deletion. Call time (Menu 1.6) This menu displays the time log for calls made...
Page 45: Finding A Contact
• Reset counters: reset the cost counters. • Set max cost: set the maximum cost authorised for your calls. • Price/Unit: set the price per unit that is applied when the cost of your calls is calculated. Phonebook (Menu 2) You can store phone numbers on your SIM card and in your phone’s memory.
Page 46 Menu functions • Copy to phone: copy the e-mail address with the name to a new contact. • Send via: send the contact via SMS, MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth. • Delete: delete the selected contact. • Print via Bluetooth: print the contact by connecting the phone to a printer via Bluetooth.
Page 47 Create contact (Menu 2.3) Use this menu to add a new contact to Phonebook. Storing a contact to the phone’s memory 1. Select Phone. 2. Change the settings or enter information about the contact: • First name/Last name: assign a name. •...
Page 48 Menu functions Storing a contact to the SIM card 1. Select SIM → New. 2. Enter information about the contact. • Name: assign a name • Phone number: add a number. • Location: assign a location number. To assign a caller ID image, ringtone, or group, the contact must be saved to the phone’s memory.
Page 49 Speed dial (Menu 2.5) Use this menu to assign speed dial numbers (2 to 9) for 8 of your most frequently dialled numbers. Assigning speed dial numbers 1. Scroll to a key location from 2 to 9. Key 1 is reserved for your voicemail server.
Page 50 Menu functions Using name card options After saving your name card, press <Options> to access the following options: • Edit: edit the name card. • Send via: send the name card via SMS, MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth. • Exchange namecard: exchange the name card with another person via Bluetooth.
Page 51 Use the following methods to save music files to your phone: • Download from the wireless web • Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC Studio programme Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide • Receive via Bluetooth p. 55 •...
Page 52 Menu functions Creating a play list Add the music files to the play list so you can play them. 1. From the Music Player screen, press <Options> and select Add music from → Phone or Memory card. 2. Press [ ] to select the files you want and press <Add>.
Page 53 Using music player options From the music player screen, press <Options> to access the following options: • Play via: play the selected file via the phone speaker or a Bluetooth stereo headset. • Play/Pause: begin or pause playback. • Transfer to Bluetooth stereo headset/ Transfer to phone: switch the sound output to a Bluetooth headset or the phone speaker.
Page 54 Menu functions • Move track in playlist: move the selected file to the position you want within the play list. • Go to all playlists: access all play lists. • Move to: move the selected file to another play list. •...
Page 55 Function Down Stops playback. Adjusts the volume. Using voice recorder options From the Voice recorder screen, press <Options> to access the following options: • Record: record a new voice memo. • Go to My voice clips: access the voice memo list. •...
Page 56 Menu functions 5. Press <Done>. 6. Press <Options> and select Save as. 7. Press <Yes>. 8. Enter a new file name and press [ ]. Adding visual features You can decorate photos by adding a frame or an image. 1. Select a photo or take a new photo. 2.
Page 57 Making a decision 1. From the Decision maker screen, select a decision category. 2. Press <Options> and select Try to make a decision for the category. 3. The phone displays the decision result. 4. If you are not satisfied with the results, press <Options>...
Page 58 Menu functions Setting up the Bluetooth feature The Bluetooth menu provides the following options: • Activation: activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature. • My devices: search for connectable Bluetooth devices. • My phone’s visibility: allow other Bluetooth devices to connect to your phone. •...
Page 59: Sending Data Via Bluetooth
• Orange for devices that are currently connected to your phone 3. Select a device. 4. Enter a Bluetooth PIN and press <OK>. This code is used just once and you do not need to memorise it. When the owner of the other device enters the same code, pairing is complete.
Page 60: Receiving Data Via Bluetooth
Menu functions 5. Select a device. 6. If necessary, enter the Bluetooth PIN needed for pairing and press <OK>. Receiving data via Bluetooth To receive data via Bluetooth, your phone’s Bluetooth feature must be active and its visibility must be enabled. 1.
Page 61 • Send information via text message: send the URL containing the application via SMS, except for embedded games. • Memory status: access memory information for applications. • Network settings: customise a connection profile to be used for applications requiring network access. The following options are available: APN: enter the access point name of the network gateway.
Page 62 Menu functions 4. To exit the FM radio menu without turning off the radio, press [ ]. This enables you to access other functions while listening to the radio. Turning off the radio From the radio screen, press <Options> and select FM radio off or press [ ].
Page 63 • Pop-up alert: set the phone to alert you to listen to the radio at a specified time. When the pop-up notification appears on the screen, press <Listen> to turn on the specified radio station. • Speaker on/Earphone on: change sound output to the phone speaker or headset.
Page 64 Menu functions Navigating the web browser Press scroll through browser [Up] or [Down]. items select a browser item < return to the previous <Back> or [C]. page return to the homepage and hold [C]. Using browser menu options or press [ ] . 1.
Page 65 Bookmarks (Menu 4.2) Use this menu to save URL addresses in order to quickly access web pages, or access ones you have bookmarked while navigating the wireless web. Adding a bookmark 1. Select an empty location. 2. Enter a title for the bookmark and press [Down].
Page 66 Menu functions For each server, the following options are available: • Profile name: assign a name to the server profile. • Home URL: enter the address of your homepage. • Bearer: select a bearer for each type of network address accessed. •...
Page 67 DNS2: enter the secondary address. Dial number: enter the PPP server phone number. Login ID: enter the user ID. Password: enter the password. Data call type: select a data call type. Current profile (Menu 4.6) Use this menu to activate one of the proxy servers you have set up.
Page 68 Menu functions 2. Enter a destination number. To send the message to more than one recipient, fill in additional destination fields. 3. Press [ ] to send the message. Using options while composing an SMS message While composing a message, press <Options> to access the following options: •...
Page 69 4. Select Add image or Add video and add an image or a video clip. • The maximum size allowed for a message can differ, depending on your service provider. • Depending on the file type or DRM (Digital Rights Management) system, some files may not be able to be forwarded.
Page 70 Menu functions • Delete page: delete an added page. • Edit page: change the duration of page display or move the page between the other pages. • Attach: attach a Phonebook entry as a name card or a calendar item as a data format attachment, or a document file stored in the Other files folder.
Page 71 7. When you have finished, press <Options> and select Send. 8. Enter an e-mail address. 9. To send the e-mail to more than one recipient, fill in additional destination fields. 10.Press [ ] to send the e-mail. Using options while composing an e-mail While composing an e-mail, press <Options>...
Page 72: Using Message Options
Menu functions My messages (Menu 5.2) Use this menu to access messages you have received, sent, or which have failed in sending. Inbox (Menu 5.2.1) This folder stores all of the messages you have received, except for e-mails. Viewing a message The following icons may appear on the message list to show the message type: •...
Page 73 • Attached items: save media content from the message into your phone’s memory. • Print via Bluetooth: print the message by connecting the phone to a printer via Bluetooth. Some printers may not be compatible with the phone. • Lock/Unlock: lock the message to prevent it from being deleted, or unlock the message.
Page 74 Menu functions Configuration messages • Install: apply the configuration value in the message to the phone. • Cut address: extract URL addresses, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message. • Delete: delete the message. • Lock/Unlock: lock the message to prevent it from being deleted, or unlock the message.
Page 75 • Print via Bluetooth: print the message by connecting the phone to a printer via Bluetooth. Some printers may not be compatible with the phone. • Lock/Unlock: lock the message to prevent it from being deleted, or unlock the message. •...
Page 76 Menu functions Email inbox (Menu 5.2.5) This folder stores e-mails that you have received. Viewing an e-mail 1. Press <Select> when Check new mail displays. The phone checks the e-mail server and downloads new e-mails. The following icons may appear on the list to show the e-mail status: •...
Page 77 • Reply to: send a reply to the sender or all recipients. • Forward: forward the e-mail to other people. • Delete: delete the e-mail from the phone’s memory or from both the phone’s memory and the e-mail server. • Add to block list: add the sender’s e-mail address or subject to the Block list to reject e-mails from that address or containing that subject.
Page 78 Menu functions Creating a template 1. Select an empty location. 2. Enter a message and press [ ]. Using template options From the template list, press <Options> to access the following options: • Edit: edit the template. • Send: create and send a new message via SMS, MMS, or e-mail.
Page 79 Delete all (Menu 5.4) Use this menu to delete all messages in each message type at once. 1. Press [ ] to select the message folders to be cleared. 2. Press <Delete>. 3. Press <Yes> to confirm the deletion. Settings (Menu 5.5) Use this menu to set up various options for using the messaging service.
Page 80 Menu functions Address hiding: set your address to be hidden from the recipient’s phone. Request read receipt: send a read-reply request along with your messages. Priority: set the priority level of your messages. Expiry date: set the length of time your messages are stored in the MMS server.
Page 81 - Profile name: assign a name to the MMS profile. - Server URL: enter the address of your MMS server. - Proxy: connect to the GPRS network using the proxy server. - GPRS settings: customise the settings required for connecting to the GPRS network.
Page 82 Menu functions Small imaging: you can add any type of item, except for video, of up to 30 KB. Moderate imaging: you can add any type of item, except for video, of up to 100 KB. Small video: you can add any type of item of up to 100 KB.
Page 83 Edit telephone number: edit the phone number in your signature. Edit note: edit the tag line in your signature. • Receiving options: set up the options for receiving e-mails: Check interval: determine how often the phone checks the server for incoming e-mails.
Page 84 Menu functions - Account name: enter a name for the currently selected account. To access the following options, press <Options> and select Next, or press [ ]. - User name: enter a user name. - Email address: enter your e-mail address.
Page 85 - APOP login: connect to the server by using the APOP login scheme when this option is selected. When the protocol type is IMAP4: - IMAP4 server: enter the IP address or host name of the server that receives your e-mail.
Page 86 Menu functions Push message (Menu 5.5.4) You can change the settings for receiving push messages from the wireless web server. • Receive: set how your phone receives push messages. • Service centre: enter the address of the server from which you want to receive push messages, if the Receive option is set to Text message-C specific.
Page 87 • Text: check the preset SOS message text. You can view the onscreen help by pressing <Options> and selecting Help. Broadcast messages (Menu 5.7) The broadcast service delivers short messages on various topics such as the weather or traffic. Use this menu to change the settings for the service and to access broadcast messages.
Page 88: Viewing An Image
Menu functions My files (Menu 6) The My files menu allows you to access images, videos, music files, and sound files stored in the phone’s memory or on the memory card. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select My files. As a result of the Digital Rights Management (DRM) system, some of the media items you download from the Internet or receive by MMS...
Page 89 • Send via: send the file via MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth. • Set as: set the file as your wallpaper for the displays or as a caller ID image for a Phonebook entry. • Edit: edit the image using the Image editor if it is a photo taken by the camera on the phone.
Page 90 Menu functions Playing a video clip 1. Select a video folder. 2. Select a video clip. During playback, use the following keys: Function Pauses or resumes playback. Left Returns to the previous file. Moves backward in a file when held down. Right Skips to the next file.
Page 91 Music (Menu 6.3) This menu displays mp3 music files you have downloaded, or imported from a computer. 1. Select Music. 2. Select a file. The music player opens. p. 50 Sounds (Menu 6.4) This menu displays the voice memos you have recorded, and sound files you have downloaded, received in messages, or imported from a computer.
Page 92 Menu functions Other files (Menu 6.5) Files that you have received but which are not supported by your phone are stored in this folder. You cannot open these files on the phone. From the file list, press <Options> to access the following options: •...
Page 93 Memory status (Menu 6.7) You can check the total amount of memory and the amount of memory currently in use in each media box. You can also access a media box by selecting it from this menu. Planner (Menu 7) Use this menu to keep track of your schedule.
Page 94 Menu functions Stopping an alarm • For a non-wake-up alarm, press any key. • For a wake-up alarm, press <OK> or [ ]. Press any key, except for <OK> and [ ], to cause it to sound again after 5 minutes. You can do this a maximum of 5 times.
Page 95 2. Press <Options> and select Create → Appointment or Miscellany. 3. Enter information or change the settings: • Subject: enter a title for the item. • Details: enter item details. • Start date and Start time: enter the starting date and time for the item. •...
Page 96 Menu functions • AM/PM: select AM or PM in 12-hour time format. • Alarm tone: select an alarm tone. • Repeat every year: set the phone to remind you of the anniversary every year. 4. Press <Save> to save the anniversary. Entering a task 1.
Page 97 3. Press [Left] or [Right] to access the other items scheduled for the selected day. While viewing an item, press <Options> to access the following options: • Edit: edit the item. • Create: add a new item. • Send via: send the item via SMS, MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth.
Page 98 Menu functions • Memory status: access memory information for the items stored on the calendar. Viewing items in a different mode You can change the calendar display to Day view or Week view. Press <Options> and select View by → a view mode. Day view You can view items for the selected date.
Page 99 • Delete: delete the selected memo. • Print via Bluetooth: print the memo by connecting the phone to a printer via Bluetooth. Some printers may not be compatible with the phone. • Memory status: check the number of memos stored in the phone’s memory. World time (Menu 7.4) Use this menu to find out the current time in...
Page 100 Menu functions 2. Press one of the Navigation keys to access the math function you want. 3. Enter the second number. 4. Press [ ] to view the result. 5. If necessary, repeat from step 2 to continue the calculation. Convertor (Menu 7.6) Use this menu for common conversions, such...
Page 101 Starting the timer 1. Press <Set>. 2. Enter the length of time you want to count down and press <OK>. 3. Press [ ] to start counting down. Stopping the timer • Press any key when the timer sounds. • Press [ ] on the Timer screen to stop the timer before it sounds.
Page 102 Menu functions Taking a photo with the phone open 1. Access the Take photo menu or press and hold [ ] in Idle mode to turn on the camera. 2. Make any desired adjustments. • Press < > to access camera options. next section •...
Page 103 • Timer: set a time delay before the camera takes a photo. • Go to My photos: access the My photos folder. • Camera settings: change the default settings for taking a photo. Photo settings: change the following image settings: - Size: select an image size.
Page 104: Using Photo Options
Menu functions Function Flips the image vertically. Shows the mirror image. Switches to Record mode. p. 103 Changes the image size. Changes the image quality. Changes the shooting mode. Changes the colour tone or applies a special effect. Changes the white balance setting.
Page 105 • Delete: delete the file. • Multi shot delete all: delete the multi-shot photos you want. • Rename: change the file name. • Go to My photos: access the My photos folder. p. 86 • Bluetooth visibility: share the selected file with other Bluetooth devices.
Page 106 Menu functions • Use the keypad to change the camera settings or switch to other modes. p. 105 3. Press [ ] or [ ] to start recording. Press [ ], < >, or [ recording. The video is automatically saved in the My video clips folder.
Page 107 Select Limit for multimedia messages or Limit for emails to record a video suitable for an MMS message or e-mail. The video clip is saved in 3gp format. Size: select a frame size. Quality: select an image quality. Record audio: record a video with audio. White balance: adjust the colour balance of the video.
Page 108 Menu functions Function Changes the colour tone or applies a special effect. Changes the white balance setting. Mutes or unmutes the audio. Sets the timer. Goes to the My video clips folder. Using video options After saving a video clip, press < the following options: •...
Page 109 4. Press [ ] to stop recording. The video clip is saved automatically. Go to My photos (Menu 8.3) Use this menu to access a list of photos you have taken. p. 86 Go to My video clips (Menu 8.4) Use this menu to access a list of videos you have recorded.
Page 110 Menu functions • Date: enter the current date. • Date format: select the date format. • Auto update: activate the auto time update feature. Your phone will read the MCC (Mobile Country Code) from the network and automatically update the current time for the country that you are in when you travel abroad.
Page 111 • Remove: deactivate the shortcut assignment to the selected key. • Remove all: deactivate all shortcut assignments. My menu (Menu 9.2.4) You can set up a menu of your own using your favourite menu items, which can be easily accessed by pressing [Up] in Idle mode. Setting up My menu item 1.
Page 112 Menu functions • Right: Calendar p. 92 Changing an Advanced shortcut key 1. From the Advanced shortcuts menu, Press [Down] and select a key to be used as a shortcut key. 2. Select a menu to be assigned to the key. Using Advanced shortcut options Press <Options>...
Page 113 • Pictbridge: connecting your phone to a PictBridge-compatible printer enables you to directly print images stored in your phone. Extra settings (Menu 9.2.8) You can turn the automatic redialling or answering features on or off. • Auto redial: set the phone to make up to ten attempts to redial a phone number after an unsuccessful call.
Page 114 Menu functions Menu style (Menu 9.3.2) Use this menu to change the settings for the main menu screen. • Main menu: select a display style for the main menu screen. • Roll-up menu: set whether or not to show the submenus in the main menu as a pop-up window.
Page 115 • Off: the phone displays missed call notifications without the callers’ information. Sound settings (Menu 9.4) Use this menu to customise various sound settings. Incoming call (Menu 9.4.1) Use this menu to select a volume level and alert type for incoming calls. •...
Page 116 Menu functions Silent mode (Menu 9.4.6) Use this menu to set how the phone acts to alert you to a specific event in Silent mode. Extra tones (Menu 9.4.7) Use this menu to customise additional tones for the phone. • Minute minder: set the phone to beep every minute during an outgoing call to keep you informed of the length of your call.
Page 117 • Custom time: you can specify the time period that the keypad light is used. Network services (Menu 9.6) Use this menu to access network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, if you wish.
Page 118 Menu functions • All outgoing: prohibit outgoing calls. • International: prohibit international calls. • International except home: only allow calls to numbers within the current country when you are abroad, and to your home country. • All incoming: prohibit incoming calls. •...
Page 119 Caller ID (Menu 9.6.5) This network service allows you to hide your phone number from the person you are calling. However, some networks do not allow the user to change this setting. If you select Default, the phone will use the default setting provided by the network.
Page 120 Menu functions If you enter an incorrect PIN/PIN2 three times, the SIM card is blocked. To unblock it, you need to enter your PUK/PUK2 (Personal Unblocking Key). The codes are supplied by your network operator. PIN check (Menu 9.7.1) The 4- to 8-digit PIN (Personal Identification Number) protects your SIM card against unauthorised use.
Page 121 SIM lock (Menu 9.7.6) The SIM lock feature allows your phone to work only with the current SIM by assigning a SIM lock code. You must enter the SIM lock code to use a different SIM card. FDN mode (Menu 9.7.7) If supported by your SIM card, Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) mode restricts your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers.
Page 122 Menu functions • Sender: enter the sender’s name. • Message: check the preset tracking message text. 3. When you have finished, press <Save>. 4. Press <Accept> if you agree to the terms and conditions of service listed on the screen. Memory status (Menu 9.8) Use this menu to check the amount of memory...
Page 123: Solve Problems
Solve problems Help and personal needs To save the time and expense of an unnecessary service call, perform the simple checks in this section before contacting a service professional. When you switch on your phone, the following messages may appear: “Insert SIM”...
Page 124 Solve problems • You are trying to access an option for which you have no subscription with your service provider. Contact the service provider for further details. You have entered a number but it was not dialled • Be sure that you have pressed [ •...
Page 125: Health And Safety Information
• 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. Health and safety information SAR certification information...
Page 126: Precautions When Using Batteries
Health and safety information The exposure standard for mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR limit recommended by the EU Council is 2.0W/kg. The highest SAR value for this model phone was 0.714 W/kg.
Page 127 • 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. Disconnect the charger from the power source when it is not in use.
Page 128: Operating Environment
Health and safety information • Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Road safety Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold.
Page 129: Electronic Devices
Electronic devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with...
Page 130: Posted Facilities
Health and safety information Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. Posted facilities Switch off your phone in any facility where posted notices require you to do so.
Page 131: 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 like medical emergencies.
Page 132: Care And Maintenance
Health and safety information • For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area.
Page 133 • Do not store the phone in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt certain plastics. • Do not store the phone in cold areas. When the phone warms up to its normal operating temperature, moisture can form inside the phone, which may damage the phone’s electronic circuit boards.
Page 134 Health and safety information • If the phone, battery, charger, or any accessory is not working properly, take it to your nearest qualified service facility. The personnel there will assist you, and if necessary, arrange for service.
Page 135: Index
Index ABC mode, text input • 32 Active folder • 111 Alarm • 91 Answering call • 36 second call • 38 Anykey answer • 111 Auto redial • 111 Background image • 111 Backlight, set display • 114 keypad • 114 Band selection •...
Page 136 Index Date, set • 108 Deleting call log • 42 e-mail • 75, 77 MMS • 71, 72, 77 phonebook • 48 scheduled items • 95 SMS • 70, 72, 77 Dialled calls • 41 Dialling display, set • 112 Display brightness •...
Page 137 Low battery indicator • 8 Memory card acccessing files 90 installing • 30 Memory status file manager • 91 messages • 85 phone • 120 phonebook • 49 Menu style • 112 Messages cell broadcast • 85 configuration • 72 e-mail •...
Page 138 Index managing • 48 options • 43 speed dialling • 47 Photos editing • 53 taking • 99 viewing • 86 PIN, change • 118 PIN2, change • 119 Power on/off tone • 113 Privacy • 118 Problems, solve • 121 Push messages •...
Page 139 Videos playing • 88 recording • 103 Voice recorder playing • 52 recording • 52 Voicemail server • 117 Waiting call • 116 Wallpaper • 111 Web browser access • 61 bookmarks • 63 World time • 97...
Page 141 * Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide.

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