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  • Page 1 SGH-i520 User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 * 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. * Bluetooth QD ID: B012404 This product includes software licensed from Symbian Ltd.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important safety precautions ... 6 Getting started HAPTER What’s in the box? ... 9 Getting to know your phone ...10 Inserting the USIM/SIM card ...13 Attaching the battery ...14 Charging the battery ...15 Switching the phone on or off...16 Using an optional memory card ...17 General information HAPTER...
  • Page 4 Entertainment HAPTER Camera ...50 Music player...55 RealPlayer ...57 Gallery ...60 Flash Player ...65 Message services HAPTER Messaging ...66 Voicemail...89 IM (Instant Messaging)...89 Extra programs HAPTER Notes ...96 Calculator ...96 Converter ...98 Recorder ... 100 Quickoffice... 101 Adobe PDF... 103 Clock ... 104 GPS data ...
  • Page 5 Managers HAPTER File manager... 136 Application manager ... 138 Device manager ... 140 Activation key manager ... 142 Memory card manager... 143 Connectivity HAPTER Bluetooth ... 145 USB ... 148 Remote synchronisation... 149 Connection manager ... 151 Troubleshooting PPENDIX General problems ... 153 Call problems ...

  • Page 6: Important Safety Precautions

    Important safety precautions Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park your vehicle first. Switch off phone when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.

  • Page 7: 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 8: Qualified Service

    Qualified service Only qualified service personnel may install or repair your phone. Failure to do so may invalidate the warranty. For more detailed safety information, see “Health and safety information” on page 162. Notes: • While using your phone, data may be deleted or corrupted due to system malfunctions or operating mistakes.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Getting Started

    • Stylish hands-free car kit Note: The items supplied with your phone and accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider. 1. The PC Studio CD contains PC Studio, Add-on software, and applications.

  • Page 10: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting started Getting to know your phone Front view Earpiece Front camera lens Display Navigation keys (Up/Down/Left/Right) Volume keys Right soft key Left soft key Delete key Music player key Confirm key Menu access key End key Talk key Alphanumeric keys Multi-function jack Special...

  • Page 11: Rear View

    Rear view Rear camera lens Power key Memory card slot Camera/Unlock key Description • Press and hold to turn the phone on or off. • Press to access the Quick Menu list. Press to perform the command shown on the screen immediately above the keys.
  • Page 12 Description • Press to make or answer a voice call. • Press to access call logs. • Press to delete characters in a text field. • Press to delete contents in any application or remove add-on applications. Press to end a call or exit an application. •...

  • Page 13: Inserting The Usim/Sim Card

    Inserting the USIM/SIM card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in USIM/SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional services available, and much more. • Keep all USIM/SIM cards out of the reach of small children. •...

  • Page 14: Attaching The Battery

    Remove the card from the holder, as shown. Attaching the battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use only approved batteries and adapters. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time.

  • Page 15: Charging The Battery

    Make sure that the battery is securely locked before switching on the phone. Removing the battery 1. If necessary, switch off the phone by pressing and holding until the power-off image displays. 2. Press the battery lock and lift the battery away from the phone.

  • Page 16: Switching The Phone On Or Off

    2. Plug the travel adapter into a standard AC power outlet. 3. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the travel adapter from the power outlet and then remove it from the phone. Switching the phone on or off 1. Press and hold until the power-on image displays.

  • Page 17: Using An Optional Memory Card

    7. Enter the current time and press the OK soft key. To change to AM or PM for 12-hour format, press the Up or Down key, or any number key. The phone searches for your network, and after finding it, the standby screen appears on the display.

  • Page 18: Inserting A Memory Card

    Inserting a memory card 1. Insert the card into the memory card slot with the label facing up. 2. Push the card in until it locks into place. You will hear a beep. 3. Close the memory card cover. Removing the memory card 1.
  • Page 19 4. Press the OK soft key. WARNING! • Removing the memory card without following the procedure above may cause damage to your data and memory card. • If you need to reboot the phone while installing an application on the memory card, do not remove the card until the reboot is complete;...

  • Page 20: Chapter 2: General Information

    General information Your phone provides various functions which are very handy for daily use and for entertainment. This chapter gives you general information for using the functions. Indicators related to actions One or more of the following icons may be shown when the phone is in Standby mode: Indicator Meaning...

  • Page 21: Menu Screen

    Indicator Meaning Appears when you missed a call. Appears when Bluetooth is active. Appears when a stereo headset is connected to your phone. Appears when a mono headset is connected to your phone. Appears when your phone is connected to a PC via USB.

  • Page 22: Closing Applications

    Closing applications • Press • Press the Exit soft key, • Select Options → Exit, or • Press the Back soft key as many times as you need to return to Standby mode. Any unsaved data is saved automatically. Rearranging applications You can rearrange applications or folders on the Menu screen, and move applications into folders.

  • Page 23: Switching Between Applications

    General information Switching between applications Your phone is a multi-tasking device, which means that it can run multiple applications at the same time. If you switch to another applications without closing the application you were using, the previous one is inactive but still running. If you have several applications open and want to switch from one to another, press and hold .

  • Page 24: Actions Common To All Applications

    General information Actions common to all applications Adding items When you are in an application, select Options and then an option for creating a new item, such as Create message, New contact, New entry, or New note. Options for creating an item are different in each application.
  • Page 25 Marking items There are several ways to select items on a list: • To select one item at a time, scroll to it and select Options → Mark/Unmark → Mark. A check mark is placed next to the item. • To select all of the items on the list, select Options → Mark/Unmark →...

  • Page 26: Key Lock Mode

    Arranging items You can arrange items, such as pictures, sounds, and messages, into folders. Creating folders 1. Select Options → New folder. 2. Enter a folder name and press OK soft key. Moving items to an application folder 1. Scroll to an item and select Options → Move to folder (shown only if there are folders available).

  • Page 27: Entering Text

    Entering text You can enter text in two different ways: using the Traditional text input mode traditionally used in mobile phones-pressing a key repeatedly until the desired character displays, or Predictive text input mode using the built-in dictionary. Changing the text input mode You can change the text input mode by pressing follows: •...
  • Page 28 Other Traditional text input operations • To change cases, ABC (Uppercase), Abc (Initial capital), and abc (Lowercase), press • To remove a character, press clear more than one character. • Press to enter symbols. • To insert a number quickly, press and hold the corresponding number key.

  • Page 29: Copying And Pasting Text

    Other Predictive text mode operations • To change cases, ABC (Uppercase), Abc (Initial capital), and abc (Lowercase), press • To remove a character, press clear more than one character. • To insert a number, press and hold the corresponding number key. •...

  • Page 30: Using Pc Studio

    Using PC Studio PC Studio, which is contained on the PC Studio CD-ROM, is a Windows-based PIM (Personal Information Management) and Sync Manager program. Using this program, you can manage your contacts and schedule, synchronise your data between the phone and the PC, and explore the phone’s file directory. For further information on how to use the program, see the PC Studio help.

  • Page 31: Chapter 3: Call Functions

    Call functions With your phone, you can make or answer video conference calls as well as normal voice calls. This chapter gives you information for using your phone’s call functions. Making a call 1. In Standby mode, use the keypad to enter an area code and phone number.

  • Page 32: Making A Call Using Contacts

    Accessing dialling options After entering a number, press the Options soft key. You can access the following options: • Call: makes a voice call or video call. • Send: allows you to send a text message or multimedia message to the number. •...
  • Page 33 Dialling using a pause When you call an automated system, like a banking service, you are required to enter a password or an account number. Instead of manually entering the numbers each time, you can enter the necessary DTMF tones separated by pauses before dialling.

  • Page 34: Answering A Call

    Answering a call 1. To answer an incoming call, open the phone, if necessary, and press or select Options → Answer. • Depending on the Slide up setting, you can answer a call simply by opening the phone. • To reject the call, press busy”...

  • Page 35: Using Options During A Call

    Using options during a call While a call is in progress, you can access the following options by pressing the Options soft key: Note: Depending on the status of your call, for example, having a second call or a call on hold, available options vary. •...

  • Page 36: Viewing Call Logs

    • Transfer: connects an incoming call or a call on hold with an active call and disconnects you from both calls. • Open active standby: returns the display to the Standby screen while on a call. • Send MMS: allows you to send a multimedia message. •...

  • Page 37: Call Duration

    3. Select a call log to view its details. Note: You can quickly access dialled numbers by pressing in Standby mode. Erasing recent call logs • To clear all recent call logs, select Options → Clear recent calls. • To clear the selected call type’s logs, open the call type whose contents you want to erase and select Options →...
  • Page 38 From the Log main view, select Packet data. The display shows the counters for all sent and received data, separately. To reset the counters, select Options → Clear counters. For this, you need to enter the lock code. The default lock code is 00000000.

  • Page 39: Chapter 4: Contacts And Calendar

    Contacts and Calendar Contacts In Contacts, you can store and manage a person’s contact information, such as a name, phone numbers, and addresses, as a contact card. Press to open the Menu, and then select Contacts. Creating contact cards You can create contact cards and save them selectively in your phone’s memory or the USIM/SIM card.

  • Page 40: Sim Directory

    Creating a contact card on the USIM/SIM card 1. From the contact list, and select Options → SIM contacts → SIM directory. To create a contact card which can be used in Fixed Dialling mode, select Fixed dial contacts. 2. On the SIM directory screen, select Options → New SIM contact.

  • Page 41: Options When Viewing Contacts

    Copying contact cards • To copy contact cards from the USIM/SIM card to your phone’s memory, select Options → SIM contacts → SIM directory. Scroll to the contact you want to copy and select Options → Copy to Contacts. • To copy contact cards from the phone’s memory to your USIM/SIM card, select the contact you want and select Options →...

  • Page 42: Assigning Default Numbers And Addresses

    Assigning default numbers and addresses If a person has several phone numbers or email addresses, you can define the default number and address. 1. Open a contact card and select Options → Defaults. 2. Scroll to a default number option to be set and press the Assign soft key.
  • Page 43 To dial by speed dialling: Make sure that the speed dialling setting is activated (see page 128), and press and hold the number key assigned to the number you want in Standby mode. Adding a ringtone for a contact card You can set a ringtone for each contact card and group.

  • Page 44: Creating Contact Groups

    Managing contact cards by group You can create contact groups, which can, for example, be used as distribution lists for sending text messages and emails. Creating contact groups 1. From the contact list, press the Right key to open the group list.

  • Page 45: Calendar

    Calendar In Calendar, you can keep track of appointments, meetings, birthdays, anniversaries, and other events. You can also set a calendar alarm to remind you of upcoming events. Press to open the Menu, and then select Organiser → Calendar. Creating calendar entries 1.

  • Page 46: Viewing Calendar

    Viewing Calendar You can view the calendar in the month, week, or day view. Month view When you access Calendar, you will see your appointments in the month view. You can change the default view screen. See page 49. If you are viewing another view, press select Options →...

  • Page 47: Day View

    Day view In the month view or week view, select the date you want to switch to the day view. In the day view, calendar entries for the selected day appear. The entries are grouped according to their starting times. Day notes and anniversaries are placed at the top of the list.

  • Page 48: Deleting Calendar Entries

    Deleting calendar entries When deleting calendar entries, you will have options to delete specific entries. Deleting one entry 1. From the day view, select an entry. 2. Select Options → Delete. 3. When you delete a repeating entry, choose one of the following options: •...

  • Page 49: Changing Calendar Settings

    Changing calendar settings From any view, select Options → Settings to access the following options: • Calendar alarm tone: allows you to select a personalised alarm tone. Note: The volume for the calendar alarm tone depends on the current profile setting. •...

  • Page 50: Chapter 5: Entertainment

    Entertainment This chapter provides you with information about applications in which you can enjoy the use of multimedia files. Camera You can take photos of people or events or record video clips with sound while on the move. Important: • Do not take photos or record videos of people without their permission.
  • Page 51 3. Make the desired adjustments. Use the following keys to change the camera setting options: • Left/Right key: zooms in or out. • Down key: switches to Camcorder Preview mode. • : switches between Sequence mode ( Normal mode. • : changes the exposure mode.

  • Page 52: Using The Camcorder

    • Send: allows you to send the photo to other people. • Use image: sets the photo as wallpaper for Standby mode or as the caller ID image for a contact card. • Rename image: allows you to change the name of the photo.
  • Page 53 • : mutes ( ) or unmutes the audio. • : changes the memory where the video clip is saved. ( : Phone, • : allows you to adjust the brightness. • : allows you to change the white balance mode. •...

  • Page 54: Changing Camera Settings

    Changing camera settings You can configure the default camera settings. These settings will be applied to all subsequent photos or video clips. On the viewfinder screen, select Options → Settings to access the following options: • Image: Set the default settings for taking photos. Image quality: Select an image quality.

  • Page 55: Music Player

    Music player Using Music player, you can play music files. You can download MP3 files from the wireless web or transfer ones from a PC by using PC Studio or a memory card. Press and hold . You can also press and then select Media →...

  • Page 56: Creating A Playlist

    • To skip to the previous or next file on the playlist, press the Up or Down key, or • To scan forward or backward in a file, press and hold the Up or Down key, or • To stop playback, press Creating a playlist You can create your own playlist with your favourite music files.

  • Page 57: Realplayer

    Using music player options On the music player screen, press the Options soft key. You can access the following options: • Music library: opens the music library. • Open ‘Now playing’: opens the playlist currently playing. • Download tracks: launches the web browser so that you can download music files.

  • Page 58: Playing Media Files

    Playing media files You can play any music or video file, or play a file directly from the wireless web. Playing media files from the phone’s memory or the memory card 1. Select Options → Open and select: • Most recent clips to play one of the most recent files or playlist played.
  • Page 59 2. Press the Yes soft key to confirm. Once you are connected to the server, playback begins with buffering of the streaming content. 3. While playing: • To adjust the volume, press • To pause playback, press the Pause soft key. •...

  • Page 60: Gallery

    - Online time: Select the length of time RealPlayer stays online when inactive. After the specified period of inactivity, RealPlayer will be disconnected from the server. - Lowest UDP port: Enter the lowest number of the server's port range. - Highest UDP port: Enter the highest number of the server's port range.

  • Page 61: Viewing Images

    Viewing images In this folder, you can access photos you have taken using the camera and images you have downloaded from the wireless web or received in multimedia messages. Viewing an image 1. On the Gallery main view, select Images. 2.

  • Page 62: Playing Videos

    • To print the image by connecting your phone with a compatible printer via USB, select Options → Print → PictBridge. Note: PictBridge lets you create a direct USB connection from your phone to the printer, so you can print images directly without using a PC.

  • Page 63: Listening To Music

    2. Select a video clip. RealPlayer opens and begins playback. For details, see page 58. Listening to music In this folder, you can access music files you have downloaded from the wireless web or received in multimedia messages. .mp3 and .aac files are supported. 1.

  • Page 64: Downloading Files

    Entertainment Accessing links for multimedia streaming In this folder, you can access RTSP links, allowing you to access streaming audio and video services. Adding a new link 1. On the Gallery main view, select Streaming lin... 2. Select Options → New link. 3.

  • Page 65: Flash Player

    Entertainment Flash Player You can play flash movie files on your phone. The phone supports .swf files. Press to open the Menu, and then select Media → Flash Player. Playing a flash file Select a file from the list. During playback, you can use the following options: •...

  • Page 66: Chapter 6: Message Services

    Message services Your phone provides you with various messaging service applications: • Messaging • Voicemail • IM (Instant messaging service) Messaging In Messaging, you can create, send, receive, and manage: • text messages, • multimedia messages, • emails, • audio messages, and •...

  • Page 67: Creating Messages

    • Mailbox: When you open this folder, you can either connect to your remote mailbox to retrieve new emails or view previously retrieved emails offline. See page 76 for further details. Once you have set mailboxes, the names you set for the mailboxes will display. •...
  • Page 68 3. Press the Down key and enter the message text. • To add a message template, select Options → Insert → Template. • To set the options for sending the message, select Options → Sending options. See page 82. Note: If your text exceeds 160 characters, it is sent as two or more messages, and sending the message may cost you more.
  • Page 69 2. Press to select the recipients from Contacts, or enter the phone number of the recipient. Add a semicolon(;) to separate each recipient. 3. Press the Down key and enter the message subject. 4. Press the Down key and enter the message text. 5.

  • Page 70: Composing And Sending Emails

    Note: You can add an image and a sound, or a video to a slide. When you add more than one item in a media type, a new slide is automatically added. You can scroll through the slide by pressing the Up or Down key or selecting Options →...

  • Page 71: Opening A Received Message

    2. Press to select the recipient(s) from Contacts, or enter the email address of the recipient in the To field. Add a semicolon (;) to separate each recipient. If you want to send a copy of your email to someone, press the Down key and enter the address in the Cc field.

  • Page 72: Options In Different Message Viewers

    Viewing messages in Inbox In Inbox, the message icons tell you what kind of a message it is. Here are some of the icons that you may see: • for an unread text message, • for an unread smart message which may include a business card or a calendar entry, •...
  • Page 73 • Play: plays the sound, video, or presentation from a multimedia message. • Reply: allows you to send a reply to the sender. • Forward: copies the message contents to an editor. • Delete: deletes a message. • Call: calls the sender by pressing •...

  • Page 74: Receiving Smart Messages

    Receiving smart messages Your phone can receive many kinds of smart messages, which are text messages that contain data (also called Over-The-Air, (OTA messages). To open a received smart message, open Inbox and select a smart message ( • Picture message: to save a picture in the Picture msgs. folder for later use, select Options →...

  • Page 75: Service Messages

    Service messages Service messages are notifications of, for example, news headlines, and they may contain a text message or an address for a browser service. For availability and subscription, contact your service provider. Service providers can update an existing service message every time a new service message is received.
  • Page 76 Mailbox When you open this folder, you can connect to your Mailbox: • to retrieve new email headings or messages, or • to view your previously retrieved email headings or messages offline. Note: When you create a new mailbox, the name you give to the mailbox automatically appears in the Messaging main view.

  • Page 77: Viewing Email Attachments

    Retrieving emails from a mailbox 1. If you are offline, select Options → Connect to start a connection to your mailbox. 2. When you have an open connection to your mailbox, select Options → Retrieve e-mail. • New to retrieve all new emails to your phone. •...

  • Page 78: Deleting Emails

    Opening an attachment From the attachment list, select a file. The file opens in the corresponding application. Saving an attachment From the attachment list, scroll to the file you want and select Options → Save. The file is saved in the corresponding application.
  • Page 79 Outbox Outbox is a temporary storage place for messages that are waiting to be sent. Status of the messages in Outbox • Sending: A connection is being made and the message is being sent. • Waiting: For example, if there are two similar types of messages in Outbox, one of them is waiting until the first one is sent.

  • Page 80: Cell Broadcast

    • To call a message recipient, scroll to the delivery report and press or select Options → Call. • To clear all reports, select Options → Clear delivery reports. Cell broadcast You can access CB (cell broadcast) messages on various topics, such as the weather or traffic conditions, received from your service provider by selecting Options →...
  • Page 81 • To receive a notification when a message related to a topic arrives, scroll to the topic and select Options → Hotmark. To remove the hotmark setting, select Options → Remove hotmark. Note: A packet data (GPRS) connection may prevent cell broadcast reception.

  • Page 82: Messaging Settings

    • If you need to enter letters as well as numbers in a request, select Options → Service command from the Messaging main view. Messaging settings The settings for the messaging services have been divided into groups according to the different message types. Select the settings you want to edit.

  • Page 83: Settings For Multimedia Messages

    • Message sent as: You can convert your text messages to another format. For further information, contact your service provider. Note: Change this option only if you are sure that your service centre is able to convert text messages into other formats.
  • Page 84 • Access point in use (Must be defined): Select which access point is used as the preferred connection for the multimedia message centre. Note: If you receive multimedia message settings in a smart message and save them, the received settings are automatically used for the preferred connection.
  • Page 85 • Deny report sending: Select Yes if you do not want the network to send delivery reports for received multimedia messages. • Message validity: If the recipient of a message cannot be reached within the specified validity period, the message is removed from the MMS centre.

  • Page 86: User Settings

    Mailbox name: Enter a name for the mailbox. Mailbox type: Select a mail server type. Security (ports): Select a security type. Any amount of data and messages can be sent securely. Port: Set a port number. APOP secure login (for POP3): Select On to authenticate users on login to the POP3 server.

  • Page 87: Retrieval Settings

    • Include signature: Select Yes if you want to attach a signature to your emails, and to enter or edit a signature text. • New e-mail alerts: Set whether the phone displays an indicator icon when you receive a new email. Retrieval settings •...

  • Page 88: Other Settings

    Settings for cell broadcast messages Check with your service provider to see if Cell Broadcast (CB) messaging is available and what the available topics and related topic numbers are. From the Messaging main view, select Options → Settings → Cell broadcast to change the settings: •...

  • Page 89: Voicemail

    Voicemail You can access the voicemail server to check new voicemails. Press to open the Menu, and then select Configurations → Call mailbox. Connecting to the voicemail server The service number of the voicemail centre is preset by your service provider. If not, you first need to define the number of your voicemail server.

  • Page 90: Starting A Chat Session

    IM is a way of sending text messages that are delivered over TCP/IP protocols to online users (network service). Your contact list shows you when the contacts on the list are online and available to participate in a conversation. Press to open the Menu, and then select Connectivity →...
  • Page 91 On the conversation list, scroll to a conversation, press the Options soft key and select: • Open to open the conversation to start a chat session. • New conversation to start a new conversation. You can select a participant from the Conversations list or enter the participant's ID manually, and then the phone sends an invitation to her/him.

  • Page 92: Chatting With Contacts

    Select a contact or select Options → Open conversation to start a chat. For details, see “Managing IM contacts” on page 93. Chatting with contacts After joining a chat session, you can write your message and press to send it. Your message displays on the message list and the reply message displays below your message.

  • Page 93: Reading An Instant Message

    If you receive more than one invitation, the number of messages followed by new invitations received is displayed. Press the Show soft key, scroll to the invitation you want to view, and press the OK soft key. • To join a private group conversation, select Options → Join.
  • Page 94 Scroll to a contact, and press Options soft key and select: • Open contact details to view the selected contact details. You can also edit the details. • Edit to change the contact information. • Blocking options → Add to blocked list to block the messages from the selected contact.
  • Page 95 • Servers: allows you to create a new server or edit an existing server. To add a new server, select Options → New server. Server name: Enter a name for the server. Access point in use: Select an access point. You can add or edit an access point;...

  • Page 96: Chapter 7: Extra Programs

    Extra programs Notes In Notes, you can create text notes that are not associated with items in Calendar, Contacts, or To-do. Press to open the Menu, and then select Organiser → Notes. Creating a note 1. Select Options → New note. Pressing an alphanumeric key also opens a note editor.

  • Page 97: Performing A Calculation

    Performing a calculation 1. Enter the first number of your calculation. 2. Scroll to the function you want using the Navigation keys and press 3. Enter the second number. 4. If necessary, repeat steps 2 and 3. 5. To get the result, select Note: Calculator has limited accuracy and rounding errors may occur, especially in long division.

  • Page 98: Converter

    Converter In Converter, you can convert measurements, such as Length from one unit (Yards) to another (Metres). Press to open the Menu, and then select Organiser → Converter. Note: Converter has limited accuracy and rounding errors may occur. Converting units Note: For currency conversions, you first need to set the currency rates.

  • Page 99: Setting A Base Currency And Exchange Rates

    Setting a base currency and exchange rates Before you can make currency conversions, you need to choose a base currency (usually your domestic currency) and enter exchange rates. Note: The rate of the base currency is always 1. The base currency determines the conversion rates of the other currencies.

  • Page 100: Recorder

    Recorder Recorder allows you to record and play voice memos. Press to open the Menu, and then select Media → Recorder. Note: Obey all local laws governing recording of calls. Do not use this feature illegally. To record a voice memo: 1.

  • Page 101: Quickoffice

    Quickoffice Quickoffice allows you to open documents on the phone without any file-conversion or loss of content. You can view .doc, .xls, and .ppt files. Press to open the Menu, and then select Organiser → Quickoffice. Viewing a document 1. Press the Left or Right key to access a document viewer, Quickword, Quicksheet, or Quickpoint, according to the file format of the document you want to open.
  • Page 102 • To set the display to automatically scroll through the document in Quickword, select Options → Start auto- scroll. • To move to other sheet in a document in Quicksheet, select Options → Worksheet. Then press the Left or Right key to move between worksheets.

  • Page 103: Adobe Pdf

    Adobe PDF Your phone has the Adobe Reader program to allow you to open Acrobat PDF documents. Press to open the Menu, and then select Organiser → Adobe PDF. Viewing a document 1. From the Adobe PDF main view, select Options → Browse for file.

  • Page 104: Clock

    Changing the Adobe PDF settings To change the default setting for Adobe PDF, select Options → Settings. The following options are available: • Default zoom: allows you to change the default zoom rate. • View mode: allows you to change the default view mode. •...

  • Page 105: Setting An Alarm

    • Clock alarm tone: Select an alarm ringtone. • Alarm snooze time: Select the default time interval for alarms to repeat. • Workdays: Select the days of the week you want alarm to work. • Network operator ti...: Select Auto-update if you want the mobile phone network to update the time and date, and time zone information to your phone.
  • Page 106 Viewing the world clock You can check the current time in other cities or countries in the world. To view time in other cities, you must add the cities you want to the world clock list. Setting up the world clock 1.

  • Page 107: Gps Data

    Extra programs GPS data GPS data is a GPS-based navigation and positioning application. You can get road guides to a specific destination or information about your current location, or calculate the distance of your trip. Press to open the Menu, and then select Configurations → GPS data.

  • Page 108: Checking Your Current Position

    3. Enter the latitude and longitude of your destination and press the OK soft key. The phone displays the direction to your destination, and additional navigating information for your trip, such as the estimate of the remaining time before you reach the destination, and your current speed.

  • Page 109: Landmarks

    Landmarks In Landmarks, you can mark your current position or specific places and use the marked places as road guides. Press to open the Menu, and then select Configurations → Landmarks. Adding a landmark 1. From the Landmarks main view, select Options → New landmark, and select: •...

  • Page 110: Chapter 8: Web

    This chapter describes how to get access to the wireless web and how to use the web browser applications. Various service providers on the wireless web maintain pages specifically designed for mobile phones, offering services such as news and weather reports, banking, travel information, entertainment, and games.

  • Page 111: Making A Connection

    Making a connection Once you have stored all the required connection settings, you can access browser pages. There are three different ways to access browser pages: • Select the homepage of your service provider, • Select a bookmark from the Bookmarks view, or •...

  • Page 112: Browsing

    • : A folder you created. • : A default folder. You cannot delete folders of this type. • : A web feed folder. • : A bookmark. Adding bookmarks manually 1. In the Bookmarks view, select Options → Bookmark manager →...
  • Page 113 • To display or hide the tool bar, press and hold (Frequently used links), overview), (Reload), available. • To return to the homepage, press • To go to the previous page while browsing, press the Back soft key. If the Back soft key is not available, select Options →...

  • Page 114: Viewing Saved Pages

    Viewing saved pages If you regularly browse pages containing information which does not change very often, for example a train timetable, you can save and then browse those pages when offline. To open the list of saved pages, select Saved pages in the Bookmarks view.

  • Page 115: Changing Browser Settings

    Deleting data in the browser memory You can delete data transmitted while browsing the wireless web, such as cookies, data in the cache, history and form, or password data. Select Options → Clear privacy data → an item. Changing browser settings You can select the default access point for web connections and set up the browser display.
  • Page 116 Automatic reload: Set whether the browser automatically updates each page when changes are made from servers. Font size: Select the text size to be used on a web page. • Privacy: Customise settings for saving private data you have transmitted to servers while browsing. Auto.

  • Page 117: Chapter 9: Settings

    Settings You can customise your phone to suit your preferences and needs. Profiles In Profiles, you can adjust and customise the phone tones for different events, environments, or caller groups. Press to open the Menu, and then select Profiles. Changing profiles On the profile list, scroll to the profile you want and select Options →...
  • Page 118 Note: You can change ringtones in two places: Profiles or Contacts. See “Adding a ringtone for a contact card” on page 43. • Video call tone: Select a ringtone for video calls. • Ringing type: Select an alert type. When Ascending is selected, the ringing volume starts from level one and increases to the set volume level.

  • Page 119: Themes

    Using the Offline profile The Offline profile lets you use the phone without connecting to the GSM wireless network to use the phone’s applications. Important: In Offline mode, you cannot make any calls, excluding emergency calls, or use other features that require network coverage.

  • Page 120: Settings

    Downloading themes You can download themes from the web browser. Select Download themes from the general theme or menu view item. Then you can enter a URL address or bookmark for the web site providing you with theme downloads. Settings The Settings application provides you with various options to customize your phone.
  • Page 121 • Backlight on time: A backlight illuminates the main display, and the keypad. When you press any key or open the phone, the backlight turns on. In this menu, you can select the maximum length of time the backlight stays on. •...

  • Page 122: Date And Time

    Language • Phone language: You can change the language for the display text of your phone. This change also affects the format used for the date and time and the separators used, for example, in calculations. If you select Automatic, the phone selects the language according to the information on your USIM/SIM card.
  • Page 123 Enhancement You can change the headset or hands-free car kit settings. The following options are available for each accessory: • Default profile: Select the profile you want to be activated each time when you connect a headset to your phone or your phone is used as the hands-free car kit.
  • Page 124 Note: When the phone is locked, you may be able to call the emergency number programmed in your phone (e.g., 112 or other official emergency numbers). To unlock the phone, in Standby mode, press the Unlock soft key, enter the lock code, and press the OK soft key. •...

  • Page 125: Certificate Management

    Important: Even if the use of certificates makes the risks involved in remote connections and software installation considerably smaller, they must be used correctly in order for you to benefit from increased security. The existence of a certificate does not offer any protection by itself; the certificate manager must contain correct, authentic, or trusted certificates for increased security to be available.

  • Page 126: Phone Settings

    To change the trust settings of an authority certificate: Scroll to an authority certificate and select Options → Trust settings. Depending on the certificate, a list of the applications that can use the selected certificate is shown. • Internet: The certificate is able to certify web servers. •...
  • Page 127 Call You can customise the general settings for making and answering a calls. The following options are available: • Send my caller ID: This network service allows you to set your phone number to be displayed or hidden from the person whom you are calling.
  • Page 128 • Speed dialling: When this setting is activated, the numbers assigned to the speed dialling keys, can be dialled by pressing and holding the corresponding key. See also “Assigning speed dialling keys” on page 42. • Anykey answer: When this setting is activated, you can answer an incoming call by briefly pressing any key, except •...

  • Page 129: Call Divert

    Call divert Call diverting is a network service that allows you to direct your incoming calls to another number, for example, to your voicemail server number. 1. Select the call type to be diverted. 2. Scroll to one of the following diverting options. •...

  • Page 130: Call Barring

    Call barring Call barring is a network service that allows you to restrict making and receiving of calls with your phone. For this function, you need a barring password, which is given by your service provider. 1. Scroll to one of the following barring options. •...
  • Page 131 Network You can customise settings for network services supported by your service provider. The following options are available: • Network mode: Select the network mode in which your phone operates. Dual mode: the phone operates in the GSM or UMTS network automatically.

  • Page 132: Connection Settings

    Connection settings From the Settings main view, select Connection to change the settings for connections to other devices or the network. Bluetooth You can change the setting options for Bluetooth connections: • Bluetooth: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature. • My phone’s visibility: Select Shown to all to allow other Bluetooth devices to search for your phone or select Hidden to set your phone to be hidden from other Bluetooth devices.
  • Page 133 Select an access point to be edited from the list or select Options → New access point. Then, fill in the following fields: Note: Follow the instructions given to you by your service provider very carefully. • Connection name: Enter a descriptive name for the connection.

  • Page 134: Packet Data

    • DNS address: For IPv4, enter the DNS (Domain Name Server) addresses. For IPv6, you can select one of the following options: Automatic: The phone receives the DNS addresses from the DHCP server. Well-known: The phone connects to a local DNS server using the well-known IPv6 site-local unicast addresses.

  • Page 135: Application Settings

    • Access point: The access point name is needed when you want to use your phone as a packet data modem for your PC. For more information on modem connections, see the Help files for One Touch Access feature of PC Studio on the CD-ROM.

  • Page 136: Chapter 10: Managers

    Managers This chapter gives you information about using manager applications to allow you to manage multimedia files, add-on applications, and your phone and memory card. File manager In File manager, you can browse, open, and manage files and folders in the phone’s memory or on the memory card, if you use one.

  • Page 137: Viewing Memory Consumption

    Viewing memory consumption You can view information on the current memory consumption for the phone’s memory or memory card. 1. Press the Left or Right key to move from one memory tab to another. 2. Select Options → Memory details. The phone calculates the approximate amount of memory currently in use and free memory.

  • Page 138: Application Manager

    Application manager In Application manager, you can install new Symbian operating system applications (SIS files) and Java™ applications. You can also update and uninstall applications from the phone, and monitor installation history. Press to open the Menu, and then select Installed → App. mgr.

  • Page 139: Installing Applications

    Important: Only install software from sources that offer adequate protection against viruses and other harmful software. To increase protection, the application installation system uses digital signatures and certificates for applications. Do not install the application if Application manager gives a security warning during installation.

  • Page 140: Device Manager

    Managers Removing applications 1. Scroll to an application and select Options → Remove. 2. Press the Yes soft key. If another application depends on the application that you removed, the other application may stop working. Refer to the documentation of the installed application for details. Device manager Device manager allows a third party, such as your service provider, to assist you directly with phone settings.
  • Page 141 • Server password: Password used in server alerts. Enter the password that must be provided by the device manager server when synchronising with your phone. • Access point: Internet access point your phone uses to establish the server connection. Choose from the list of access points defined in your phone.

  • Page 142: Activation Key Manager

    Activation key manager For some media content, you may need to purchase activation keys that allow you to access them according to the Digital Rights Management (DRM) system. You can purchase these keys from the websites that own the rights. Activation key manager allows you to manage the activation keys you have purchased.

  • Page 143: Memory Card Manager

    Memory card manager You can manage your memory card from the Memory application. Press Organiser → Memory. Important: • Keep all memory cards out of the reach of small children. • As your phone’s system supports only FAT16 and FAT32 formats, you must format the card as FAT16 or FAT32 to use the memory card with the phone.

  • Page 144: Checking Memory Consumption

    Setting a memory card password You can set a password to lock your memory card against unauthorised use. Once a password has been set, you need to enter the password when using the memory card on other devices. Note: Once a password for the memory card has been set, devices that do not support a feature related to the memory card password, such as Microsoft Windows, cannot read the card.

  • Page 145: Chapter 11: Connectivity

    Connectivity You can transfer data from your phone to a compatible device, for example, a phone or PC, via Bluetooth or a PC data cable. Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology. Devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange data over a distance of about 10 metres (30 feet) without requiring a wired connection.
  • Page 146 Searching for and pairing with a Bluetooth device 1. On the Bluetooth screen, press the Right key to move to the paired device list. 2. Select Options → New paired device to search for a new device. After searching for connectable devices, a list of devices you can connect to displays.

  • Page 147: Receiving Data Via Bluetooth

    Using device options When you press the Options soft key on the paired device list, you can access the following options: • New paired device: searches for other devices to pair with. • Connect to audio device: connects a headset or hands- free car kit to your phone.

  • Page 148: Usb

    3. Scroll to the item and select Options → Send or Send business card → Via Bluetooth. 4. Select the device you want from the list. If the device to which you want to send does not appear on the list, search for and pair with the device by proceeding from step 2 on page 146.

  • Page 149: Remote Synchronisation

    Remote synchronisation The Sync application enables you to synchronise your calendar, notes, messages, or contacts with other devices via Bluetooth, or server on the wireless web. Press to open the Menu, and then select Connectivity → Sync. Creating a new synchronisation profile 1.

  • Page 150: Synchronising Data

    Access point (Internet): Select the access point you want to use for the data connection. Host address: Enter the URL address of the server on the wireless web. Contact your service provider or system administrator for the correct values. Port (Internet): Enter the port number of the server. Contact your service provider or system administrator for the correct values.

  • Page 151: Connection Manager

    Connection manager In Connection manager, you can identify the status of multiple data connections, view details on the amount of data sent and received, and end unused connections. Press to open the Menu, and then select Connectivity → Conn. mgr. Viewing connection details To view the details of a connection, scroll to a connection and select Options →...

  • Page 152: Ending Connections

    Connectivity Ending connections Scroll to a connection and select Options → Disconnect to end that connection only. Press the Yes soft key to confirm.

  • Page 153: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Appendix A: Troubleshooting General problems Problem “Insert SIM card” displays “No network coverage,” “Unable to connect. No network coverage.” or “Message sending failed” displays The bars of the signal icon ( ) disappear The display is not clear Description & Solution Check that the USIM/SIM card has been correctly installed.
  • Page 154 Problem Description & Solution White lines This may happen if you turn on the appear on the phone after a long period of disuse, or display after removing the battery without turning off the phone. This is not related to the phone’s life or performance. The display should correct itself shortly.

  • Page 155: Call Problems

    Problem Description & Solution I forgot the The default lock code is 00000000. If security, PIN, or you forget or lose the code, contact your PUK codes phone dealer. If you forget or lose a PIN or PUK code, or if you have not received such a code, contact your service provider.

  • Page 156: Power And Charging Problems

    Be careful not to touch the top of the phone while using the phone. adapter, remove the battery, and then replace it. Try charging again. metal contacts on the battery and the phone. problem, contact a Samsung service representative.
  • Page 157 The phone Remove the battery and then replace it. malfunctions or Turn on the phone. If the problem does not function persists, contact a Samsung service representative. The battery’s • Batteries are subject to wear and tear. standby time is...

  • Page 158: Application Problems

    Problem Description & Solution The phone turns Dust on the contacts may cause off when the unexpected power-off or charging travel adapter is problems. Clean the metal contacts both connected on the battery and on the phone. Application problems Problem Description &...
  • Page 159 Problem Description & Solution Calendar Week numbers If you have changed the Calendar are missing settings so that the week starts on a day other than Monday, the week numbers will not be shown. Camera Images seem Check that the camera lens protection smudged window is clean.
  • Page 160 Problem Description & Solution Bluetooth I cannot end a If another device is connected to your Bluetooth phone, you can either end the connection connection using the other device or by deactivating Bluetooth. Go to Bluetooth and select Bluetooth → Off. I cannot find my •...
  • Page 161 • 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. installed and is running on your PC. See the User’s Guide for PC Studio on the CD-ROM for further information on how to use PC Studio.

  • Page 162: Appendix B: Health And Safety Information

    Appendix B: 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 163: Precautions When Using Batteries

    • 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 adapter is not in use, disconnect it from the power source.

  • Page 164: Road Safety

    • Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of your battery: it may require cooling or warming first. • Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a car in summer or winter conditions, as you will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery.

  • Page 165: Operating Environment

    Operating environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger. When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, read its user’s guide for detailed safety instructions.

  • Page 166: Hearing Aids

    • Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket • Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimise potential interference • If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, switch off your phone immediately. Hearing aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids.

  • Page 167: Potentially Explosive Environments

    Potentially explosive environments Switch off your phone 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. Users are advised to switch off your phone while at a refuelling point (service station).

  • Page 168: Other Important Safety Information

    Remember, to make or receive any calls the phone must be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal strength. Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain network services and/or phone features are in use. Check with local service providers. To make an emergency call, proceed as follows.

  • Page 169: Care And Maintenance

    • Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the phone, its parts or accessories. • For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including both installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area.
  • Page 170 • 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 172 World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com English (EU). 07/2007. Rev. 1.0...

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