Page 1 * Some of the contents of this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider. Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-06196A World Wide Web English. 11/2004. Rev 1.0 http://www.samsungmobile.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Important safety precautions... 7 Unpacking ... 9 Your phone... 10 Phone layout ... 10 Display... 13 Service light... 16 Camera ... 17 Flashlight... 17 Getting started ... 18 Installing the SIM card ... 18 Charging the battery ... 20 Switching the phone on or off ...
Page 4 Contents Entering text ... 46 Changing the text input mode ... 47 Using T9 mode ... 48 Using Alphabet mode ... 50 Using Number mode... 51 Using Symbol mode ... 51 Options during a call ... 52 Putting a call on hold... 52 Using the menu functions ...
Page 5 Sound settings ... 83 Ring tone (Menu 4.1) Ring volume (Menu 4.2) Alert type (Menu 4.3) Keypad tone (Menu 4.4) Message tone (Menu 4.5) Folder tone (Menu 4.6) Power on/off (Menu 4.7) Alert on call (Menu 4.8) Extra tones (Menu 4.9) Messages...
Page 6 Contents Phone settings ... 148 Activate infrared Display settings (Menu 9.2) Greeting message Own number (Menu 9.4) Language (Menu 9.5) Security (Menu 9.6) Extra settings (Menu 9.7) Short cut (Menu 9.8) Reset settings (Menu 9.9) Solving problems... 162 Access codes ... 165 Phone password ...
Page 7: Important Safety Precautions
Important safety precautions Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. Road safety at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Switching off when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Page 8: Sensible Use
Keep the phone and all its parts including accessories out of the reach of small children. Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous. Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers.
Page 9: Unpacking
Your package contains the following items: Handset Battery You can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local Samsung dealer: • Standard/slim batteries • Simple handsfree car kit • Travel charger/adapter Note: The items supplied with your phone and available accessories may be different, depending on your country or service provider.
Page 10: Your Phone
Your phone Phone layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Headset jack Soft key (left) Volume/menu browse keys Dial key Special function keys IrDA port Camera Flashlight External display Earpiece Display Navigation (Up/ Down/Left/Right) keys WAP browser/ confirm key Soft key (right) Power on/off/...
Page 11: Key Description
Key(s) Description Performs the functions indicated by the screen text above them, on the bottom line of the display. (soft keys) In Idle mode, quickly enters the following menus respectively: • Up: your favourite menu option. For further details about shortcuts, see page 161.
Page 12 Your phone Key(s) Description (continued) Ends a call. Also switches the phone on and off when held down. In Menu mode, cancels your input and returns the phone to Idle mode. In Idle mode, accesses your voice mail when held down. Enters numbers, letters, and some special characters.
Page 13: Display
Display Display layout The display has 3 areas: Menu Area First line Middle Last line Icons Text and graphics area Soft key function Phonebook indicators Description Displays various icons. See page 14. Displays messages, instructions, and any information that you enter, such as the number you are dialling.
Page 14: Icon Description
Your phone Icons Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when you are out of your service area. When it displays, you cannot make or receive a call.
Page 15 Icon Description Appears when Silent mode is active or you set the phone to vibrate for incoming calls. For further details, see page 29 and page 84 respectively. Appears when the IrDA port is active. For details, see page 148. Appears when Mute mode is active.
Page 16: Service Light
Your phone External display Your phone has an external display on the front of your phone. It indicates when you have an incoming call or a message. It also alerts you at a specified time when you have set an alarm. The backlight turns on and the corresponding icon appears on the external display.
Page 17: Camera
Your phone Camera The camera module on the front of your phone allows you to take a photo and record a video while on the move. For further details about the Camera feature, see page 139. Flashlight You can use the built-in flashlight on the front of the phone, on the left side of the camera, to view the external display or to take photos when it is dark.
Page 18: Getting Started
Getting started Installing the SIM card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional services available, and so on. Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card.
Page 19 3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket, as shown, so that the card locks into position. Make sure the metal contacts of the card face into the phone. Note: When you need to remove the SIM card, slide it upwards, as shown, and take it out of the socket.
Page 20: Charging The Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A travel adapter comes with your phone for charging the battery. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. The travel adapter allows you to use the phone while the battery is charging, but this causes the phone to charge more slowly.
Page 21: Low Battery Indicator
2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. 3. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the phone by pressing the buttons on both sides of the connector and pulling the connector out. Note: You must unplug the adapter before removing the battery from the phone during charging;...
Page 22: Switching The Phone On Or Off
Getting started Switching the phone on or off 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold the switches on. 3. If the phone asks you to enter a password, enter a password and press the OK soft key or the key.
Page 23: Call Functions
Call functions Making a call When the idle screen displays, enter the area code and phone number, then press the Note: When you activate the Auto redial option in the Extra settings menu (Menu 9.7), the phone will automatically redial up to 10 times when the person does not answer the call or is already on the phone.
Page 24: Ending A Call
Call functions Ending a call When you want to end your call, briefly press the key or close the phone. Redialling the last number The phone stores the numbers of the calls you’ve dialled, received, or missed, if the call recipient or caller is identified.
Page 25: Adjusting The Volume
Call functions Making a call from Phonebook You can store phone numbers that you use regularly in the SIM card or in the phone’s memory, which are collectively called Phonebook. Once you have stored numbers in Phonebook, you can dial a number by pressing a few keys or assign your most frequently-used numbers to number keys using the Speed Dial feature.
Page 26: Answering A Call
Call functions Answering a call When somebody calls you, the phone rings and displays the incoming call image. The caller’s phone number or name, if stored in Phonebook, displays. 1. If necessary, open the phone. Press the or the Accept soft key to answer the incoming call.
Page 27: Viewing Missed Calls
Viewing missed calls When you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who called you so that you can call the person back. The number of calls you’ve missed displays on the idle screen immediately after a call is missed. To view a missed call immediately: 1.
Page 28: Deleting A Missed Call
Call functions 4. Change the number. call the number store the number Deleting a missed call 1. Press the Options soft key or the 2. If necessary, press the Up or Down key to highlight the Delete option. 3. Press the Select soft key or the You can press the Missed Call feature.
Page 29: Quickly Switching To Silent Mode
Quickly switching to Silent mode Silent mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from making noise, in a theatre for example. In Idle mode, press and hold the “Silent mode” message and the Vibration icon ( display. In Silent mode, instead of sounds, your phone will vibrate, flash its light, or do nothing, depending on the function and the situation.
Page 30: Selecting Functions And Options
Selecting functions and options Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise it. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed using the two soft keys, you to view and alter the settings of a particular function.
Page 31: Selecting Options
In each main menu, one of the most popular sub- menus is assigned to the left soft key — for example, if you select the Sound settings menu, Ringtone is assigned to the left soft key. This allows you to quickly access the most popular menus.
Page 32: Changing The Font Size
Selecting functions and options In some functions, you may be asked for a password or PIN. Enter the code and press the OK soft key or the Note: When you access a list of options, your phone highlights the currently active option. If, however, there are only two options, such as On/Off or Enable/Disable, your phone highlights the option that is not currently...
Page 33: Phonebook
Phonebook You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names in both your SIM card and your phone’s memory. They are physically separate but are used as a single entity, called Phonebook. Note: Depending on your particular SIM card, the maximum number of phone numbers the SIM card can store may differ.
Page 34 Phonebook 3. Select an icon to identify the category in which the number is to be stored. 3 categories are available: • : Mobile phone number • : Office number • : Home number To select the category, press the Left or Right key and press the Select soft key or the 4.
Page 35: Storing A Number Using The Phonebook
8. To use the entry options return to the idle screen Storing a number using the Phonebook menu 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Phonebook soft key. 2. Scroll to Add entry by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key or the 3.
Page 36: Using Phonebook Entry Options
Phonebook 6. Enter the number or address you want to store and press the Save soft key or the 7. Continue the procedure from step 6 on page 34 to store the number. Using Phonebook entry options While accessing any Phonebook entry, press the Options soft key or the for the entry.
Page 37 Phonebook Copy: allows you to copy the number to another location. You can select the memory location, either SIM or Phone, and the location number. Paste: allows you to paste the number into the normal dialling mode. Use this option to dial a number similar to one in Phonebook, such as a different extension in the same office.
Page 38: Dialling A Number From Phonebook
Phonebook Dialling a number from Phonebook Once you have stored phone numbers in Phonebook, you can dial them easily and quickly by using the location numbers that were assigned to them in Phonebook. Note: If you cannot remember a location number, you must go into the Search option to search for the entry by name.
Page 39: Speed Dialling
Speed dialling You can assign up to 8 phone numbers from Phonebook that you use most frequently to the number keys (2 to 9), and then dial them easily whenever you want, simply by pressing and holding the associated number key. Setting up speed dial entries 1.
Page 40: Searching For And Dialling A Number In Phonebook
Phonebook • Change: allows you to assign a different number to the key. • Delete: allows you to clear the setting so that no number is assigned to the key. • Delete all: allows you to clear the settings for all keys so that no numbers are assigned to any of the keys.
Page 41: Searching For A Number By Caller Group
3. Enter the first few letters of the name that you want to find. The Phonebook entries are listed, highlighting the entry that most closely matches your input. 4. To view the highlighted entry select a different entry look for a name starting with a different letter 5.
Page 42: Editing A Caller Group
Phonebook 4. If necessary, scroll to a group by pressing the Up or Down key and press the View soft key or the key. The Phonebook entries in the caller group are listed. 5. To view the highlighted entry select a different entry 6.
Page 43: Deleting All Of The Phonebook Entries
5. Select each option and change the settings, as you want. The following options are available: • Call ringtone: allows you to set a ring tone to be used when you receive a voice call from a member of that group. •...
Page 44: Checking The Memory Status
Phonebook 5. Enter the phone password and press the OK soft key or the Note: The password is preset to “00000000” at the factory. To change this password, see page 157. 6. When a confirmation message appears, press the Yes soft key or the To cancel the deletion, press the No soft key.
Page 45: Using The Service Dialling Numbers
Using the service dialling numbers You can view the list of Service Dialling Numbers (SDN) assigned by your service provider. These numbers include emergency numbers, directory enquiries and voice mail numbers. 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Phonebook soft key. 2.
Page 46: Entering Text
Entering text When using your phone, you will often need to enter text, such as when storing a name in Phonebook, creating your personal greeting or scheduling events on your calendar. You can enter alphanumeric characters by using your phone’s keypad.
Page 47: Changing The Text Input Mode
Changing the text input mode When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator on the display. Example: Writing a text message Options To select T9 mode Alphabet mode Number mode Symbol mode Note: Additional text input mode may be available,...
Page 48: Using T9 Mode
Entering text Using T9 mode T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes. This text input mode is based on a built-in dictionary. To enter a word in T9 mode: 1.
Page 49 To add a new word into the T9 dictionary: 1. After pressing the keys corresponding to the word you want to add, press the 0 key or the Down key to display the alternative words. 2. When you press the 0 key or the Down key at the last alternative word, the display shows Add on the bottom line.
Page 50: Using Alphabet Mode
Entering text Using Alphabet mode Use the 1 to 0 keys to enter your text. 1. Press the keys labelled with the letter you want: - Once for the first letter - Twice for the second letter - And so on 2.
Page 51: Using Number Mode
• To insert a space, press the • To shift case in Alphabet mode, use the There are three cases; Capital lock ( case ( ), and Initial capital ( • You can move the cursor by using the Left and Right keys.
Page 52: Options During A Call
Options during a call Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. Putting a call on hold You can place the current call on hold whenever you want. You can make another call while you have a call in progress if your network supports this service.
Page 53: Using The Menu Functions
When you have an active call and a call on hold, you may switch between the two calls, changing the one on hold to active and placing the other on hold. To switch between the two calls, simply press the Swap soft key.
Page 54: Switching The Microphone Off (Mute)
Options during a call Switching the microphone off (Mute) You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off so that the other person on the phone cannot hear you. Example: You wish to say something to a person in the room, but do not want the person on the phone to hear you.
Page 55: Muting Or Sending Key Tones
Muting or sending key tones These options allow you to turn the key tones off or on. If the Mute keys option is selected, your phone does not transmit the DTMF (Dual Tone Multi- Frequency) tones of the keys, which allows you to press keys without hearing annoying key tones during a call.
Page 56: Searching For A Number In Phonebook
Options during a call Searching for a number in Phonebook You can search for a number in Phonebook during a call. 1. Press the Options soft key or the 2. Press the Down key to highlight the Phonebook option. 3. Press the OK soft key or the The Phonebook entries are listed.
Page 57: Call Waiting
Call waiting You can answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if your network supports this service and you have set the Call waiting menu (Menu 3.3) to Activate; see page 78. You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone. To answer a call while you have a call in progress: 1.
Page 58 Options during a call 3. To join the first participant to the multi-party call, press the Options soft key or the and select the Join option. Press the OK soft key or the 4. To add a new person to the multi-party call, call the new person in the normal way and press the Options soft key or the option and press the OK soft key or the...
Page 59: Dropping One Participant
Dropping one participant 1. Press the Options soft key or the select the Select one option. Press the OK soft key or the The list of call participants appears. 2. Highlight a person from the list by pressing the Up or Down key and press the 3.
Page 60: Using The Menus
Using the menus The phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor it to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus. The menus and sub-menus can be accessed by scrolling using the Navigation keys or by using the shortcuts.
Page 61: Using Shortcuts
Using shortcuts The menu items, such as menus, sub-menus and options, are numbered and can be accessed quickly by using their shortcut numbers. For the main menus, you can access any one of them by pressing the number keys (1 to 9) corresponding to their location on the screen.
Page 62: List Of Menu Functions
Using the menus List of menu functions The following list shows the menu structure and indicates the number assigned to each option and the page where you can find a description of each feature. Note: If you use a SIM AT card that provides additional services, the SIM AT menu displays when you press the Menu soft key to enter Menu mode.
Page 63 3. Network services 3.1 Call diverting 3.1.1 Divert always 3.1.2 Busy 3.1.3 No reply 3.1.4 Unreachable 3.1.5 Cancel all 3.2 Call barring 3.2.1 All outgoing 3.2.2 International 3.2.3 International except to home 3.2.4 All incoming 3.2.5 Incoming while abroad 3.2.6 Cancel all 3.2.7 Change barring password 3.3 Call waiting 3.4 Network selection...
Page 64 Using the menus 4. Sound settings 4.1 Ring tone 4.2 Ring volume 4.3 Alert type 4.4 Keypad tone 4.5 Message tone 4.5.1 SMS tone 4.5.2 SMS-CB tone 4.5.3 MMS tone 4.5.4 Repetition 4.6 Folder tone 4.7 Power on/off 4.8 Alert on call 4.9 Extra tones 5.
Page 65 5. Messages 5.5 Voice mail 5.5.1 Connect to voice server 5.5.2 Voice server number 5.6 Broadcast messages 5.6.1 Read 5.6.2 Receive 5.6.3 Channel list 5.6.4 Language 5.7 Memory status 5.7.1 Text messages 5.7.2 Multimedia messages 6. Funbox (see page 115) 6.1 WAP browser 6.1.1 Home 6.1.2 Bookmarks...
Page 66 Using the menus 7. Organiser 7.1 Alarm 7.1.1 Once 7.1.2 Daily 7.1.3 Morning call 7.1.4 Remove alarm 7.1.5 Autopower 7.2 Calendar 7.3 Time & date 7.3.1 Set time 7.3.2 Set date 7.3.3 World time 7.3.4 Time format 7.4 Calculator 7.5 To do list 7.6 Voice memo 7.6.1 Record voice 7.6.2 Voice list...
Page 67 9. Phone settings 9.1 Activate infrared 9.1.1 With PC 9.1.2 With other phone 9.2 Display settings 9.2.1 Main LCD display 9.2.2 Front LCD display 9.2.3 Font size 9.2.4 Menu style 9.2.5 Back light 9.2.6 Service light 9.2.7 Graphic logo 9.3 Greeting message 9.4 Own number 9.5 Language 9.6 Security...
Page 68: Sim At
SIM AT This menu is available if you use a SIM AT card that provides additional services, such as news, weather, sports, entertainment, and location services. Available services may vary, depending on your service provider’s plans. For further details, see your SIM card instructions or contact your service provider.
Page 69: Call Records
Call records In this menu, you can view the: • calls you have missed, received, or dialled. • length of your calls. • cost of your calls, if the SIM card supports it. Notes: • You can access the numbers in the 3 types of call records by pressing the •...
Page 70: Received Calls (Menu 2.2)
Call records Received calls This menu lets you view the 20 most recent calls you have received. The number or name, if available, displays together with the time and date the call was received. To dial the number, press the By pressing the Options soft key or the can access the following options: Edit: allows you to edit the number, if available,...
Page 71: Delete All (Menu 2.4)
Delete all (Menu 2.4) This menu allows you to delete all of the records in each call record. You can also delete all of your call records at one time. select a call record to clear place or remove a check mark 2.
Page 72: Call Time (Menu 2.5)
Call records Call time (Menu 2.5) This menu lets you view the timers for calls you made and received. Note: The actual time invoiced for calls by your service provider may vary, depending on network features, rounding-off for billing purposes and so on. The following timers are available: Last call time: shows the length of the last call.
Page 73: Call Costs (Menu 2.6)
Call records Call costs (Menu 2.6) This network feature lets you view the cost of calls. This menu may not be available depending on your SIM card. The following options are available: Last call cost: shows the cost of the last call you made.
Page 74: Network Services
Network services These menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, if you wish. Call diverting This network service enables incoming calls to be rerouted to a number that you specify. Example: You may wish to divert your business calls to a colleague while you are on holiday.
Page 75 2. Select the type of calls, voice or data, by pressing the Up or Down key, and then press the Select soft key or the The current status displays. If the option has already been set, the number to which the calls are diverted displays.
Page 76: Call Barring (Menu 3.2)
Network services Call barring The call barring network service allows you to restrict your calls. To set your call barring options: 1. Select a call barring option by pressing the Up or Down key, and then press the Select soft key or key.
Page 77 2. Select the type of calls, voice or data, by pressing the Up or Down key, and then press the Select soft key or the 3. Press the Activate soft key or the confirm your settings. 4. Enter your call barring password supplied by your service provider.
Page 78: Call Waiting (Menu 3.3)
Network services Call waiting This network service informs you when someone is trying to reach you during another call. You can specify individual call waiting options for voice calls and/or data calls: To set your call waiting options: 1. Select the type of calls, voice, or data, to which you want to apply the call waiting option by pressing the Up or Down key, and then press the Select soft key or the...
Page 79: Network Selection (Menu 3.4)
Network selection The Network Selection feature enables you to automatically or manually select the network used when roaming outside of your home area. Note: You can select a network other than your home network only if there is a valid roaming agreement between the two.
Page 80: Caller Id (Menu 3.5)
Network services Caller ID (Menu 3.5) You can prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called. Note: Some networks do not allow the user to change this setting. The following options are available: Default: the default setting provided by the network is used.
Page 81 If there is no CUG index stored, you are prompted to add a new index when you select this option. Once you have added a CUG index, the list of current CUG indexes appears. Add a new CUG index as advised by your service provider, or delete a group.
Page 82: Band Selection (Menu 3.7)
Network services Band selection For the phone to make and receive phone calls, it must register with an available network. Your phone can handle any of the following types of networks: • Combined GSM 900/1800 • GSM 1900 The country where you purchased your phone determines the default band that it uses.
Page 83: Sound Settings
Sound settings You can use the Sound Settings feature to customise various settings, such as the: • ring melody, volume, and type. • sounds made when you press a key, receive a message, open/close the phone or switch your phone on or off. •...
Page 84: Alert Type (Menu 4.3)
Sound settings Alert type (Menu 4.3) This menu allows you to specify how you are to be informed of incoming calls. The following options are available: Light only: the service light flashes; the phone neither rings nor vibrates. Melody: the phone rings using the selected ring tone.
Page 85: Message Tone (Menu 4.5)
Sound settings Message tone (Menu 4.5) This menu allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new message has been received. SMS tone (Menu 4.5.1) The following options are available for alerting you to new SMS messages: Off: the phone does not use an SMS tone.
Page 86: Folder Tone (Menu 4.6)
Sound settings MMS tone (Menu 4.5.3) The following options are available for alerting you to new MMS messages: Off: the phone does not use an MMS tone. Light only: the service light flashes. Vibration: the phone vibrates. Single beep: the phone beeps once. MMS tone x: the phone uses one of several MMS tones.
Page 87: Power On/Off (Menu 4.7)
Power on/off This menu allows you to select the melody that the phone sounds when it is switched on or off. To turn off the sound, select Off. Alert on call This menu allows you to select whether or not the phone informs you when you receive a new message or when the time for an alarm comes during a call.
Page 88 Sound settings The following options are available: Error tone: sets whether or not the phone informs you when you make a mistake. Minute minder: sets whether or not the phone beeps every minute during an outgoing call to keep you informed of the length of your call. Connect tone: sets whether or not the phone beeps when your call is connected to the system.
Page 89: Messages
Messages Using the Messages menu, you can use various message features, such as: • short text messages • multimedia messages • WAP push messages • voice mail • cell broadcast messages Text messages Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send and receive short text messages to and from other GSM mobile phones.
Page 90 Messages Creating a simple text message 1. Create your message. You can create a message using standard Alphabet characters or special Uni-code characters, depending on the setting in the Character support menu; see page 97. Notes: • For further details about entering characters, see page 46.
Page 91 3. Select Send only or Save and send, and press the Select soft key or the If you want to just save the message, select Save only. After saving the message, the phone returns to the Text messages menu screen. 4.
Page 92 Messages • Add content: allows you to add a sound, melody, picture, or animated image to the message. Select the category of the object to be added. In each category, you can select from the various factory-set items or items received from other sources, such as the Internet or other phones.
Page 93 Inbox (Menu 5.1.2) This message box is used to store messages that you have received. When you enter this menu, the list of messages in the box displays with the senders’ phone numbers or names, if available in your Phonebook. 1.
Page 94 Messages Move to SIM: allows you to move the message from the phone’s memory to the SIM card. This option is only available when you select a message stored in the phone’s memory. Select content: allows you to save media objects, such as sounds or images, from the message into your phone.
Page 95 Messages Move to phone: allows you to move the message from the SIM card to the phone’s memory. This option is only available when you select a message stored in the SIM card. Move to SIM: allows you to move the message from the phone memory to the SIM card.
Page 96 Messages Settings (Menu 5.1.5) In this menu, you can set up default message information. A setting group is a collection of settings required to send messages. The number of setting groups available depends on the capacity of your SIM card. Notes: •...
Page 97 Common setting: The following options are available: Reply path: allows the recipient of your message to send you a reply through your message centre, if your network supports this service. Delivery reports: allows you to activate or deactivate the report function. When this function is activated, the network informs you whether or not your message has been delivered.
Page 98: Multimedia Messages (Menu 5.2)
Messages Multimedia messages Multimedia Message Service (MMS) is a service providing delivery of personal multimedia messages from phone to phone or from phone to e-mail. In addition to the familiar text content, multimedia messages can contain images, photos, audio clips, and combinations of these things.
Page 99 2. When Add here highlights, press the Options soft key or the contents using one of the following options: • Add text: allows you to enter the message text and press the OK soft key or the • Add photo: allows you to add a photo. You can take a new photo or select one of photos stored in your phone.
Page 100 Messages • Add destination: allows you to enter destination addresses. See steps 6 to 11 on page 101. • Preview: shows the message you created. Note: You can add text, an image and a sound once for each page. 3. Repeat step 2 until you have finished creating your message.
Page 101 • Send: allows you to send the message. • Save: saves the message in the Draft (Menu 5.2.4) or Templates (Menu 5.2.5) box for later use. • Settings: allows you to change the message settings. For further details about each setting option, see page 108.
Page 102 Messages 10. To add a destination, press the Select soft key or the key when Add destination highlights. Repeat from step 7. If you want to edit the destinations, select one and press the Options soft key or the You can change or delete it. 11.
Page 103 You can access the following options by pressing the Options soft key or the • Retrieve: retrieves the message from the MMS server. • Delete: deletes the message. • More properties: shows you detailed information about the message. 3. Select the Retrieve option to read the message. Your phone retrieves the message contents from the server and displays it.
Page 104 Messages 1. Select a message on the list and press the View soft key or the The message displays and scrolls to the next page, if it has one, after a specified time. 2. Press the OK soft key or the message view screen.
Page 105 Save address: allows you to extract the sender’s number or e-mail address and URL, e-mail addresses or phone numbers from the message text. Forward: allows you to forward the message to another person. When the message contains media contents you have bought on the Internet, forwarding is not available.
Page 106 Messages 1. Select a message on the list and press the View soft key or the The message displays and scrolls to the next page, if it has one, after a specified time. 2. Press the OK soft key or the message view screen.
Page 107 Draft (Menu 5.2.4) After creating a multimedia message, you can store it in this message box for later sending. For further details about viewing a message, see “Outbox” on page 105. Templates (Menu 5.2.5) This menu stores messages you saved as templates so that you can use them to make new messages.
Page 108 Messages Settings (Menu 5.2.6) You can change the default settings for sending or receiving multimedia messages. The following options are available: Delivery report: when this option is enabled, the network informs you whether or not your message has been delivered. Read reply: when this option is enabled, your phone sends a request for a reply along with your message to the recipient.
Page 109 Priority: you can select the priority level of your messages. Report allowed: when this option is enabled, the sender of an incoming message receives a delivery report from the network. Page duration: you can set how long one page of an outgoing message displays on the message presentation screen.
Page 110: Push Messages (Menu 5.3)
Messages User name: enter the user ID required to connect to the MMS server. Password: enter the password required to connect to the MMS server. APN: enter the access point name used for the address of the MMS server. For further details, contact your service provider. Push messages (Menu 5.3) In this menu, you can receive and access web...
Page 111: Delete All (Menu 5.4)
Delete all (Menu 5.4) This menu allows you to delete all of the messages in each message box separately. You can also delete all of your messages at one time. 1. Select a message type and press the Select soft key or the select a message box to clear...
Page 112: Voice Mail (Menu 5.5)
Messages Voice mail (Menu 5.5) This menu allows you to access your voice mailbox, if your network supports this service. The following options are available: Connect to voice server: before using the Voice Mail feature, you must enter the voice server number obtained from your service provider.
Page 113 Messages The following options are available: Read: lets you view the received message. The Volatile box displays messages from the network, but loses its contents as soon as the phone is switched off. Scroll through the message by using the Up and Down keys. You can save a CB message in the Archive box for later retrieval.
Page 114: Memory Status (Menu 5.7)
Messages Memory status (Menu 5.7) You can check the amount of the memory being used and the memory remaining for messages. Text messages: shows the number of messages currently stored and the total number of messages you can store in the SIM, Phone, and CB memory. Multimedia messages: shows the total space, including the free and used space, and how much space is currently occupied by each message box.
Page 115: Funbox
Funbox The Funbox menu contains several fun options. WAP browser Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser to allow you to access and navigate the Wireless Web using your phone. Home (Menu 6.1.1) Selecting this menu connects the phone to the network and loads the homepage of the Wireless Web service provider.
Page 116: Navigating The Wap Browser
Funbox Navigating the WAP browser scroll through the browser items select a browser item return to the previous page return to the startup homepage Entering text in the WAP browser When you are prompted to enter text, the currently active text input mode is indicated on the screen. To change the text input mode, press the or more times.
Page 117 T9 mode (T9): allows you to enter English characters by pressing one key per letter. In this mode, you can use only the 0 key to display alternative words. To change the case, press the key. Number mode (1): allows you to enter numbers. Selecting and using browser menu options Various menu options are available when you are using the WAP browser to navigate the Wireless...
Page 118 Funbox Go to URL: allows you to manually enter the URL address of a Web page. After entering an address, press the OK soft key to go there directly. Show URL: displays the URL address of the Web page to which you are currently connected. It also enables you to set the current site as the startup homepage.
Page 119 Funbox After saving an item, you can access the following options when you press the Options soft key or the key: Go to URL: takes you to the corresponding Website. Edit: allows you to change the address and the name of the item. Delete: allows you to delete the item.
Page 120 Funbox Bearer: select a bearer to be used for each type of network address accessed; GPRS or Data. The remaining options depend on the Bearer setting. When the bearer is set to GPRS: IP address: enter the WAP gateway address required to connect to the Internet.
Page 121: Games (Menu 6.2)
Games (Menu 6.2) You can download MIDlets (Java applications that run on mobile phones) from various sources using the WAP browser and store them in your phone. When you access the Games menu, the list of the default games appears. Once you have downloaded games, they are added to the list.
Page 122 Funbox 3. Press the 5 key or the selection. While you are playing a game, to adjust the sound volume stop the game and return to the startup screen exit the game Viewing MIDlet information 1. Scroll to the MIDlet you want and press the Info soft key.
Page 123 Entering text If you need to enter text while using a MIDlet, you can use the following input modes: Upper-case character mode (A): allows you to enter upper-case English characters. Lower-case character mode (a): allows you to enter lower-case English characters. Number mode (1): allows you to enter numbers.
Page 124: Sounds (Menu 6.3)
Funbox Sounds (Menu 6.3) In this menu, you can view the list of sounds downloaded from a web server or received in multimedia messages. You can set the downloaded sounds as the current ring tone or send them to other phones. Scroll to the sound you want on the sound list and press the Play soft key or the key.
Page 125: Delete All (Menu 6.5)
By pressing the Options soft key or the can access the following options: Rename: allows you to change the name of the image. Delete: allows you to delete the image. Set as wallpaper: sets the image as your wallpaper for the idle screen. This option is only available when you select an image except for My baby photo on the image list.
Page 126: Memory Status (Menu 6.6)
Funbox 4. When the phone asks for confirmation again, press the Yes soft key or the key. Memory status (Menu 6.6) You can check the amount of memory being used and the memory remaining for games or sounds and images. The following options are available: Games: the display shows the total, free, and used space and the number of games you have...
Page 127: Organiser
Organiser The Organiser feature enables you to: • set an alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time, for example, to remind you of an appointment. • view the calendar and organise your schedule. • set the current time and date. •...
Page 128 Organiser To set an alarm: 1. Choose the type of an alarm to be set and press the Select soft key or the 2. Enter the time for the alarm to sound. Note: Your phone is preset to a 24-hour format. To change the format, see page 133.
Page 129: Calendar (Menu 7.2)
Organiser Calendar (Menu 7.2) With the Calendar feature, you can: • consult the calendar and check your memos. • write memos to keep track of your schedule. • set an alarm to act as a reminder. Consulting the calendar When you select the Calendar menu (Menu 7.2), the calendar displays with today’s date highlighted.
Page 130: Writing A Memo
Organiser Writing a memo You can make up to 100 memos for the calendar. More than one memo can be made for one day. To write or edit a memo on a specific date: 1. Select a date on the calendar by using the Navigation keys.
Page 131: Viewing A Memo
6. If applicable, select AM or PM and press the Select soft key or the The colour of the date on the calendar changes to green to indicate that a memo exists for that date. When the alarm time for a memo comes and the phone sounds the selected alarm melody, press the View soft key or the Alternatively, press either of the Exit soft key or the...
Page 132: Time & Date (Menu 7.3)
Organiser Time & date This menu allows you to change the current time and date displayed. You can also find out what time it is in another part of the world. The following options are available: Set time: allows you to enter the current time. You can select the time format in the Time format menu (Menu 7.3.4).
Page 133: Calculator (Menu 7.4)
3. Select Save and press the Select soft key. To apply Daylight Savings Time: 1. On the World map, press the Options soft key. 2. Select Set daylight saving time and press the Select soft key. 3. Scroll to the time zone to which you want to apply the adjustment using the Up or Down key.
Page 134: To Do List (Menu 7.5)
Organiser 4. To view the result, press the 5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 as many times as required. To do list This feature allows you to: • enter a list of tasks to be done. • assign a priority and a deadline to each task. •...
Page 135 When you select the To do list menu, the current contents display with the status mark, if the task has been done, and priority; Normal, and Note: You can change the status of a specific task by pressing the completed as of the current time and date. Scroll to a task from the list and press the view the details for the task.
Page 136: Voice Memo (Menu 7.6)
Organiser Voice memo You can record voice memos. After recording, you can send a memo to other people via Multimedia Message Service. Record Note: You can quickly access this menu by pressing the Right key in Idle mode. This menu allows you to record a new memo. When you select this option, the display shows a 30- second timer.
Page 137 6. Press the OK soft key or the The memo is saved and then the display shows the memo information. 7. Press the Options soft key or the access the following memo options: • Send: allows you to send the memo to other people by using the MMS feature.
Page 138: Currency Exchange (Menu 7.7)
Organiser Delete all (Menu 7.6.3) In this menu, you can delete all of your voice memos. When a confirmation message appears, press the Yes soft key or the press the No soft key. When the phone asks for confirmation again, press the Yes soft key or the key one more time.
Page 139: Camera
Camera Using the camera module embedded in your phone, you can take photos of people or events while on the move. You can also send photos to other people as a part of a multimedia message, or set one as wallpaper or as a caller ID image for a Phonebook entry.
Page 140 Camera 2. Adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subject. When you press the left soft key, you can use the camera options. See page 142. You can change the image settings or switch to other modes by using the keypad. For details, see page 141.
Page 141: Key Function
3. Press the Camera key to take the photo. Your phone automatically saves the photo and returns to Capture mode. Using the keypad in Capture mode You can use the keypad to customise your camera settings when you are in Capture mode. Key Function flips the image vertically.
Page 142: Using The Camera Options
Camera Using the camera options In Capture mode, you can access various options for the camera by pressing the left soft key. The following options are available: Effects: allows you to change the colour tone or apply a special effect to the photo. Frames: allows you to use a decorated frame.
Page 143: Take Photos (Menu 8.1)
Camera Settings: allows you to change the default image settings. Photo size: sets the image size to either VGA(640x480), QVGA(320x240), or Mobile(176x144). The selected image size displays on the top of the capture screen. Photo quality: allows you to select the image quality from Economy, Normal, Fine, and Super fine.
Page 144: My Photos (Menu 8.2)
Camera My photos (Menu 8.2) This menu allows you to review your photos. When you access this menu, your phone displays the photos in Thumbnail mode, which shows them as small images. Use the Navigation keys to scroll through the photos. To view the photos on the full screen, press the key.
Page 145: Video (Menu 8.3)
Properties: shows the properties of the photo, such as the time and date it was taken, file size, photo size, protection status, file format, and file name. Video (Menu 8.3) You can record a video using your phone as a camcorder.
Page 146 Camera Using the keypad in Record mode You can use the keypad to customise your camera settings when you are in Capture mode. Function flips the image vertically. shows the mirror image. zooms in or out. Down Left/ adjusts the brightness of the image. Right turns on or off flashlight.
Page 147: Memory Status (Menu 8.4)
3. To pause resume stop return to Idle mode Press the Options soft key on the video list to access the following options: Rename: allows you to change the file name. Delete: allows you to delete the current video file. Delete all: allows you to delete all of your video files.
Page 148: Phone Settings
Phone settings Many different features of your phone can be customised to suit your preferences. All of these features are accessed in the Phone settings menu. Activate infrared This feature allows you to send or receive data to or from IrDA-compatible computers or phones through the infrared port.
Page 149 Note: For optimal performance, use an optional data link cable. You can purchase one from your local Samsung dealer. With other phone Using the infrared connection, you can send or receive Phonebook entries and calendar memos from another compliant phone.
Page 150 Phone settings 3. When the list of the received data displays, you have 2 options: To save an individual item: ➀ Select one on the list and press the Select soft key. The display shows the received data. ➁ Press the Options soft key. The following options are available: •...
Page 151 4. When FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode is enabled on your phone, enter the PIN2 and press the OK soft key. For further details about the FDN mode, see page 159. 5. Press the Save soft key. The entries are saved. Sending your Phonebook 1.
Page 152: Display Settings (Menu 9.2)
Phone settings 3. Press the Options soft key and select Send via IrDA. Your phone begins sending the memo. Note: If you receive an incoming call while sending, you can either answer the call using the headset or reject it. Your phone continues sending the data.
Page 153 Phone settings 3. When the image displays, press the Select soft key or the key to display it on the idle screen. Text display: you can specify whether or not the phone displays the current time and date. Text color: you can select the colour of the text to be displayed on the idle screen.
Page 154 Phone settings Back light (Menu 9.2.5) In this menu, you can select the length of time the display and keypad backlight stays with the display in Dimming mode. The following options are available: Back light On: allows you to select the length of time the backlight stays on.
Page 155: Greeting Message (Menu 9.3)
Phone settings Graphic logo (Menu 9.2.7) This menu allows you to display your service provider’s logo instead of its name. Off: the service provider’s name displays in Idle mode. On: the service provider’s logo stored in your phone displays in Idle mode; if no logo has been stored, the service provider’s name displays.
Page 156: Language (Menu 9.5)
Phone settings Language You can select a display language. When the language option is set to Automatic, the language is automatically selected according to the language of the SIM card used. Note: Depending on your country, service provider, or the software version of the phone, the Automatic option may not display.
Page 157 Phone settings Change PIN (Menu 9.6.2) This feature allows you to change your current PIN to a new one, provided that the PIN Check feature is enabled. You must enter the current PIN before you can specify a new one. Once you have entered a new PIN, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again.
Page 158 Phone settings Privacy (Menu 9.6.5) Using this menu, you can lock your media contents, such as multimedia messages, photos, videos, voice memos, images, and sounds. Once you have locked the contents, you must enter the phone password to access the associated menus. select an item to lock place or remove a...
Page 159 FDN mode (Menu 9.6.7) The FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported by your SIM card, allows you to restrict your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. The following options are available: Disable: you can call any numbers. Enable: you can only call phone numbers stored in Phonebook.
Page 160: Extra Settings (Menu 9.7)
Phone settings Extra settings You can turn on or off the automatic redialling or answering features. To turn a feature The following options are available: Auto redial: when this option is checked, the phone makes up to 10 attempts to redial a phone number after an unsuccessful call.
Page 161: Short Cut (Menu 9.8)
Short cut (Menu 9.8) The Up and Down keys can be used as shortcut keys. In Idle mode, they allow you to access specific menus directly. To assign a shortcut to a key: 1. Select the key to be used as a shortcut key by pressing the Up or Down key, and press the Select soft key or the 2.
Page 162: Solving Problems
Solving problems If you are experiencing problems with your phone, perform the following simple checks, before contacting a service professional. This may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call. When you switch your phone on, the following messages may appear: Insert SIM card •...
Page 163 “No service,” “Network failure” or “Not done” displays • The network connection has been lost. You may be in a weak signal area (in a tunnel or surrounded by buildings). Move and try again. • You are trying to access an option for which you have not taken out a subscription with your service provider.
Page 164: Phonebook Entry
• the model and serial numbers of your phone • your warranty details • a clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after- sales service. ) to weak ( ).
Page 165: Access Codes
Access codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card. These codes help you protect the phone against unauthorised use. When requested for any of the codes explained below, enter the appropriate code (displayed as asterisks) and press the OK soft key or the If you make a mistake, press the C key one or more times until the incorrect digit is cleared and then...
Page 166: Pin
Access codes The Personal Identification Number or PIN (4 to 8 digits) protects your SIM card against unauthorised use. It is usually supplied with the SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN three times in succession, the code is disabled and cannot be used until you re-enable it by entering the PUK (see below).
Page 167: Pin2
PIN2 The PIN2 (4 to 8 digits), supplied with some SIM cards, is required to access specific functions, such as setting the maximum cost of a call. These functions are available if supported by your SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN2 three times in succession, the code is disabled and you cannot access the functions until you re-enable it by entering the PUK2.
Page 168: Barring Password
Access codes Barring password A 4-digit barring password is required when you use the Call Barring function. You can obtain the password from your service provider when you subscribe to this function. You can change this password in the Call barring menu (Menu 3.2).
Page 169: Health And Safety Information
Health and safety information SAR certification information This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves. Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured so as not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio-frequency (RF) energy, as recommended by the EU Council.
Page 170: Precautions When Using Batteries
Health and safety information SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value.
Page 171 • If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung- approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.
Page 172: Road Safety
Health and safety information 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. When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility.
Page 173: 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 the...
Page 174: Other Medical Devices
Health and safety information Other medical devices If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Page 175: Potentially Explosive Environments
Health and safety information Potentially explosive environments Switch your phone off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Page 176: Emergency Calls
Health and safety information Emergency calls This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential communications (medical emergencies, for example).
Page 177: Other Important Safety Information
Other important safety information • Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device. • Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.
Page 178: Care And Maintenance
Health and safety information Care and maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years.
Page 179 • Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the phone. Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and-water solution. • Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device’s moving parts and prevent proper operation.
Page 180: Glossary
Glossary To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet, and to take full advantage of the features of your mobile phone, here are a few definitions: Active folder Ability to answer a call simply by opening the phone.
Page 181 Glossary EMS (Enhanced Message Service) An adaptation of the Short Message Service (SMS) that allows you to send and receive ring tones and the service provider’s logo, as well as combinations of simple media to and from EMS-compliant handsets. Because EMS is based on SMS, it can use SMS centres the same way that SMS does.
Page 182 Glossary Java Programming language generating applications that can run on all hardware platforms, whether small, medium or large, without modification. It has been promoted for and geared heavily to the Web, both for public Web sites and Intranets. When a Java program runs from a Web page, it is called a Java applet.
Page 183 Glossary PIN (Personal Identification Number) Security code that protects the phone against unauthorised use. The PIN is supplied by the service provider with the SIM card. It may be a four to eight-digit number and can be changed, as required. PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) Security code used to unlock the phone when an incorrect PIN has been entered three times in...
Page 184: Soft Keys
Glossary SMS (Short Message Service) Network service sending and receiving messages to and from another subscriber without having to speak to the correspondent. The message created or received can be displayed, received, edited or sent. Soft keys Two keys marked purpose of which: •...
Page 185 Glossary Uni-code encoding A character coding system designed to support the worldwide interchange, processing, and display of the written text of the diverse languages and technical disciplines of the world. Uni-code encoding provides data transmission to any other platforms without corruption, especially when you use special Alphabet that are used for languages other than English.
Page 186: Index
Index Access codes • 165 Active folder • 160 Alarm • 127 Alert type • 84 Alphabet mode, text input • Answering call • 26 second call • 57 Anykey answer • 160 Auto redial • 160 Background image external display • 153 main display •...
Page 187 Delivery reports, message • Dialled calls • 70 Display backlight • 15 external • 16 icons • 14 layout • 13 settings • 152 Diverting, calls • 74 DNS settings • 123 DTMF tones, send • 55 Earpiece volume • 25 Emergency calls •...
Page 188 Index Menus accessing • 60 list • 62 Message tone • 85 Messages cell broadcast • 112 greeting • 155 multimedia • 98 text • 89 voice • 112 MIDlets, launch • 121 Minute minder • 88 Missed calls • 27, 69 MMS (Multimedia Messages Service) •...
Page 189 Redialling automatically • 160 manually • 24 Resetting phone • 161 Ring tone • 83 Ring type • 84 Ring volume • 83 Road safety • 172 Roaming • 79 Safety information • 169 precautions • 7 Scheduler • 129 SDN (Service Dialling Numbers) •...
Page 190 Index Waiting call • 57, 78 Wallpaper external display • 153 main display • 152 WAP browser access • 115 bookmark • 118 cache, clear • 120 World time • 132 Writing messages multimedia • 98 text • 89...
Page 193 2004. 06. 29 (place and date of issue) * It is not the address of Samsung Service Centre. For the address or the phone number of Samsung Service Centre, see the warranty card or contact the retailer where you purchased your phone.

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