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.:GH68-05325A World Wide Web English. 11/2004. Rev 1.0 http://www.samsungmobile.com...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Important safety precautions ... 7 Unpacking ... 9 Your phone ... 10 Phone layout ... 10 Display ... 13 Service light ... 16 Camera ... 16 Getting started ... 17 Installing the SIM card ... 17 Charging the battery ... 19 Switching on or off the phone ...
Page 5 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 6 Camera ... 97 Take photos (Menu 3.1) My photos (Menu 3.2) Video ... 103 (Menu 3.3) Memory status (Menu 3.4) Sound settings ... 106 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) Power on/off...
Page 7 Contents Funbox ... 141 WAP browser (Menu 8.1) Games (Menu 8.2) Sounds (Menu 8.3) Images (Menu 8.4) Delete all (Menu 8.5) Memory status (Menu 8.6) Solving problems ... 153 Access codes ... 156 Phone password ... 156 PIN ... 157 PUK ...
Page 8: 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 9: Accessories And Batteries
Water resistance Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry. Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous. Qualified service Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.
Page 10: Unpacking
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 adapter • Cigarette lighter adapter Note: The items supplied with your phone and available accessories may be different, depending on your country or service provider.
Page 11: Your Phone
Your phone Phone layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Camera Headset jack Soft key (left) IrDA port Dial/menu confirmation Alphanumeric keys Special function keys Earpiece Display Volume/menu browse keys Navigation (Up/ Down/Left/ Right) keys Soft key (right) Power on/off / menu exit key WAP browser/...
Page 12: Key Description
Your phone Key(s) Description In Menu mode, scrolls through the menu options and Phonebook. In Idle mode, the Up key allows you to quickly access the Camera menu and the Down key allows you to access your favourite menu options directly. For further details about shortcuts, see page 119.
Page 13 Your phone Key(s) Description (continued) In Idle mode, accesses your voice mail when held down. Enters numbers, letters, and some special characters. Enters special characters. Performs various functions. (on the right side of the phone) During a call, adjusts the earpiece volume.
Page 14: Display
Display Display layout The display has three areas: Menu Phonebook Area First line Middle lines Last line Icons Text and graphics area Soft key function 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 15: 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 16 Icon Description Appears when the IrDA port is active. For details, see page 110. Appears when Mute mode is active. Appears when the keys are locked. Shows the level of your battery. The more bars you see, the more power you have remaining.
Page 17: Service Light
Your phone Service light The service light, which is a circular light around the Navigation keys. It flashes when services are available on the phone. To activate or deactivate the service light, use the Service light menu (Menu 5.2.4). See page 112 for further details.
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 Getting started 3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket, as shown, so that the card locks into position. Make sure that the gold coloured contacts of the card face into the phone. Note: When you need to remove the SIM card, slide it, 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
Getting started 2. Plug the charger 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 out the connector. Note: You must unplug the adapter before removing the battery from the phone during charging;...
Page 22: Switching On Or Off The Phone
Switching on or off the phone 1. Press and hold the switches on. 2. If the phone asks you to enter a password, enter the password and press the OK soft key. The password is preset to “00000000” at the factory. For further details, see page 156.
Page 23: Locking Or Unlocking The Keypad
Getting started Locking or unlocking the keypad You can lock the keypad to avoid pressing keys by mistake. Press and hold the icon and "Keypad locked" appear on the display. You can answer incoming calls using any keys, even if you lock the keypad. When you end the call, your phone returns to Key Lock mode after the period of time specified in the Auto key lock menu (Menu 5.7.2).
Page 24: 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 5.7.1), the phone will automatically redial up to ten times if the person does not answer the call or is already on the phone.
Page 25: Redialling The Last Number
Call functions Ending a call When you want to end your call, briefly press the key. 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. See “Call records” on page 92 for further details.
Page 26: Making A Call From Phonebook
Call functions Making a call from Phonebook You can store phone numbers that you use regularly on the SIM card or in the phone’s memory. These entries are collectively called Phonebook. Once you have stored a number in Phonebook, you can dial it by pressing a few keys.
Page 27: 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. Press the answer the incoming call. When the Anykey answer option in the Extra settings menu (Menu 5.7.3) is activated, you can press any key to answer a call except for the key and the Reject soft key.
Page 28: 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 have missed displays on the idle screen immediately after a call is missed. To view a missed call immediately: 1.
Page 29: Deleting A Missed Call
Call functions call the number store the number Deleting a missed call 1. Press the Options soft key. 2. If necessary, press the Up or Down key to highlight the Delete option. 3. Press the Select soft key. You can press the Missed Call feature.
Page 30: Quickly Switching To Silent Mode
Quickly switching to Silent mode Silent mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from ringing, 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 31: 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, allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function.
Page 32: Selecting Options
Selecting options To view the various functions and options available and to select the one you want: 1. Press the appropriate soft key. 2. To select the: • function displayed • option highlighted view the next function or highlight the next option on a list move back to the previous function or...
Page 33: Phonebook
Phonebook You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names in both your SIM card and your phone’s memories. 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 3. Select an icon to identify the category in which the number is to be stored. Three 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.
Page 35: Storing A Number Using The Phonebook Menu
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.
Page 36: Using Phonebook Entry Options
Phonebook 7. Continue the procedure from step 6 on page 33 to store the number. Using Phonebook entry options While accessing any Phonebook entry, press the Options soft key to access the options for the entry. The following options are available: Photo caller ID: allows you to assign one of the photos you took using the camera as a caller ID image to be displayed when you receive a call...
Page 37 Phonebook 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. Use the key to change the number as required; see page 23 for further details.
Page 38: Dialling A Number From 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 need to go to the Search menu to search for the entry by name.
Page 39: Speed-Dialling
Phonebook 3. You can press the Up or Down key to find other numbers on the list. 4. Press the Dial soft key or have selected the number you want. Speed-dialling You can assign up to eight phone numbers from your Phonebook list 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...
Page 40 5. Select a number, if the entry has more than one, by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key. 6. Once you have assigned a number to the key, you can use the following options by pressing the Options soft key: •...
Page 41: Searching For And Dialling A Number In Phonebook
Phonebook Searching for and dialling a number in Phonebook After storing numbers in Phonebook, you can search for them in two ways; by name and by caller group. Searching for a number by name 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Phonebook soft key.
Page 42: Searching For A Number By Caller Group
Searching for a number by caller group 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Phonebook soft key. 2. Scroll to Group search by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key. You are asked to enter a group name. 3.
Page 43: Editing A Caller Group
Phonebook Editing a caller group 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Phonebook soft key. 2. Scroll to Group edit by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key. 3. Scroll through the group list by pressing the Up or Down key.
Page 44: Deleting All Of The Phonebook Entries
Deleting all of the Phonebook entries You can delete all of the entries from your phone’s memory, your SIM card, or both. 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Phonebook soft key. 2. Scroll to Delete all by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key.
Page 45: Checking The Memory Status
Phonebook Checking the memory status You can check how many names and numbers are stored in Phonebook, in both the SIM card and the phone’s memory. You can also see the capacity of both memory location. 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Phonebook soft key.
Page 46: 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 47: 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 48: 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 modes may be available,...
Page 49: 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 50 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 Down key to display the alternative words. 2. When you press the 0 key or Down key at the last alternative word, the display shows Add on the bottom line.
Page 51: 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 52: 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 53: 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 54: 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 55: Switching Off The Microphone (Mute)
Options during a call Switching off the microphone (Mute) You can temporarily switch off your phone’s microphone so that the other person on the phone cannot hear you. Example: You wish to say something to person in the room, but do not want the person on the phone to hear you.
Page 56: Muting Or Sending Key Tones
Muting or sending key tones These options allow you to turn off or on the key tones. 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 57: 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. 2. Press the Down key to highlight the Phonebook option. 3. Press the OK soft key. The Phonebook entries are listed.
Page 58: 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 7.3) to Activate; see page 137. 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 59: Having A Private Conversation With One Participant
Options during a call 3. To join the first participant to the multi-party call, press the Options soft key and select the Join option. Press the OK soft key. 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.
Page 60: Dropping One Participant
Dropping one participant 1. Press the Options soft key and choose the Select one option. Press the OK soft key. The list of call participants appears. 2. Highlight a person from the list by pressing the Up or Down key, and press the Select soft key or the 3.
Page 61: 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 62: 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. Simply press the Menu soft key and enter the number of the menu you want. Notes: • The numbers assigned to each menu are indicated on the list on page 62.
Page 63 Using the menus 1. Messages 1.1 Text messages 1.1.1 Create 1.1.2 Inbox 1.1.3 Outbox 1.1.4 Templates 1.1.5 Settings 1.2 Multimedia messages 1.2.1 Create 1.2.2 Inbox 1.2.3 Outbox 1.2.4 Draft 1.2.5 Templates 1.2.6 Settings 1.2.7 MMS profile 1.3 Push messages 1.3.1 Inbox 1.3.2 Receive 1.3.3 Delete all 1.4 Delete all...
Page 64 2. Call records 2.1 Missed calls 2.2 Received calls 2.3 Dialled calls 2.4 Delete all 2.5 Call time 2.5.1 Last call time 2.5.2 Total sent 2.5.3 Total received 2.5.4 Reset timers 2.6 Call costs 2.6.1 Last call cost 2.6.2 Total cost 2.6.3 Max cost 2.6.4 Reset counters 2.6.5 Set max cost...
Page 65 Using the menus 5. Phone settings 5.1 Activate infrared 5.2 Display settings 5.2.1 Wallpaper 5.2.2 Menu style 5.2.3 Back light 5.2.4 Service light 5.2.5 Graphic logo 5.3 Greeting message 5.4 Own number 5.5 Language 5.6 Security 5.6.1 PIN check 5.6.2 Change PIN 5.6.3 Phone lock 5.6.4 Change password 5.6.5 Privacy...
Page 66 6. Organiser 6.4 Calculator 6.5 To do list 6.6 Voice memo 6.6.1 Record voice 6.6.2 Voice list 6.6.3 Delete all 6.6.4 Memory status 6.7 Currency exchange 7. Network services 7.1 Call diverting 7.1.1 Divert always 7.1.2 Busy 7.1.3 No reply 7.1.4 Unreachable 7.1.5 Cancel all 7.2 Call barring...
Page 67 Using the menus 8. Funbox (see page 141) 8.1 WAP browser 8.1.1 Home 8.1.2 Bookmarks 8.1.3 http:// 8.1.4 WAP profile 8.1.5 Clear cache 8.2 Games 8.3 Sounds 8.4 Images 8.5 Delete all 8.6 Memory status 8.6.1 Games 8.6.2 Sounds & Images...
Page 68: 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 (Menu 1.1) Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send and receive short text messages to and from other GSM mobile phones.
Page 69 Messages Creating a simple text message 1. Create your message. Note: For further details about entering characters, see page 46. 2. When you finish entering the message, press the Options soft key. The following options are available: • Send only: allows you to send the message. The message is deleted after sending.
Page 70 Note: When the phone fails to send the message, it asks you if you want to retry. Press the Yes soft key to confirm. Otherwise, press the No soft key to return to the Create screen. Creating a text message using options 1.
Page 71 Messages • Add from bookmarks: allows you to add a web page’s address stored in your Bookmarks list (Menu 8.1.2). Select one from the list. • Language: allows you to change the language to be used in T9 input mode. Select the language you want to use.
Page 72 Save address: allows you to extract the sender’s number and URL, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message text. 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.
Page 73 Messages While reading a message, you can choose the following options by pressing the Options soft key: Delete: allows you to delete the message. Send: allows you to send/resend the message. For further details, see page 68. Save address: allows you to extract the destination number and URL, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message text.
Page 74 Send: allows you to retrieve the message template. Once you have completed the message, you can send, save and send, or simply save it. For further details about how to send a message, see page 67. Delete: allows you to delete the message template. You are asked to confirm the deletion by pressing the Yes soft key.
Page 75 Messages Default type: allows you to set the default message type to Text, Fax, E-mail, or Paging. The network can convert the messages into the selected format. Validity period: allows you to set the length of time your text messages are stored in the message centre while attempts are made to deliver them.
Page 76: Creating And Sending A Multimedia Message
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. Images could include downloads and photos you have taken, while audio clips could be downloaded or rercorded sounds, or voice memos.
Page 77 Messages 2. When Add here highlights, press the Options soft key and add the message contents using one of the following options: • Add text: enter the message text and press the OK soft key. • Add photo: allows you to add a photo you took using the camera on your phone.
Page 78 • Add destination: allows you to enter destination numbers or addresses. See steps 6 to 11. After adding them, you need to press soft key or Options screen. • Preview: shows your message as it will display on the recipient’s phone. Note: You can add text, an image, and a sound once for each page.
Page 79 Messages • Duration: allows you to set when and how long text, an image, a sound, or a page displays on the message presentation screen. If the duration you set is shorter than the content duration (for example, the length of sound clip) for a particular page, the content duration is automatically decreased.
Page 80 8. Enter a number or an e-mail address, or select a number from Phonebook. 9. When the correct number or address displays, press the OK soft key. 10. To add a destination, choose Add destination and press the Select soft key. Repeat from step If you want to edit the destinations, select one and press the Options soft key.
Page 81 Messages Inbox (Menu 1.2.2) Viewing a message when you receive it When a new multimedia message comes in, the display shows the MMS Message icon ( text notification along with the message subject. 1. Press the View soft key to view brief information about the message, such as the sender’s number, the message size and the subject.
Page 82 Viewing a message in the Inbox When you access the Inbox menu (Menu 1.2.2), the list of multimedia messages you have received displays along with the message subjects. The icons on the left tell you the status of the messages: •...
Page 83 Messages While viewing a message, you can choose the Message options by pressing the Options soft key. If you are viewing a new message, the options are the same as when you view a message at the time of its receipt. See page 80. When you are reviewing a message retrieved from the MMS server, the following options are available: Delete: deletes the message.
Page 84 Outbox (Menu 1.2.3) When you access this menu, the list of the multimedia messages you have sent or saved displays. The icons on the left tell you the status of the messages. • : Messages currently being sent • : Messages sent •...
Page 85 Messages Edit: allows you to change the message contents, sound, picture, or text. Properties: shows you information about the message, such as the message status, subject, sender and recipients’ e-mail addresses or phone numbers, message size, and the time and date the message was sent.
Page 86 Messages Settings (Menu 1.2.6) 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 87: Mms Profile
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 the length of time one page of an outgoing message displays on the message presentation screen. After a specified time, the display automatically scrolls to the next page.
Page 88: Push Messages (Menu 1.3)
Messages 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 1.3) In this menu, you can receive and access web messages from the server.
Page 89: Delete All (Menu 1.4)
Messages Delete all (Menu 1.4) 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.
Page 90: Voice Mail (Menu 1.5)
Messages Voice mail (Menu 1.5) This menu allows you to access your voice mail box, 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 91 Messages The following options are available: Read: lets you view the received messages. 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 92: Memory Status (Menu 1.7)
Messages Memory status (Menu 1.7) You can check the amount of the memory being used and the memory remaining for messages. The following options are available: Text messages: shows the number of messages currently stored and the total number of messages you can store in the SIM, Phone, and Broadcast memories.
Page 93: Call Records
Call records In this menu, you can view the: • calls you missed, received, or dialled. • length of your calls. • cost of your calls, if your SIM card supports it. Notes: • You can access the call records of all three types of calls by pressing the •...
Page 94: Received Calls (Menu 2.2)
Received calls This menu lets you view the 20 most recent calls you received. The number or name, if available, displays together with the time and date the call was received. By pressing the Options soft key, you can: • edit the number, if available, and dial it or save it in Phonebook.
Page 95: Delete All (Menu 2.4)
Call records Delete all (Menu 2.4) This menu allows you to delete all of the records in each call record separately. You can also delete all of your call records at one time. 1 . To select a call record to clear place a check mark remove a check...
Page 96: Call Time (Menu 2.5)
Call time (Menu 2.5) This menu lets you view the time log for calls made and received. Note: The actual time invoiced by your service provider may vary, depending on network features, rounding-off for billing purposes, and so on. The following time logs are available: Last call time: length of the last call.
Page 97: 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: cost of the last call you made. Total cost: total cost of all calls you have made since the cost counter was last reset.
Page 98: 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 in a multimedia message or set one as wallpaper or a caller ID image for a Phonebook entry. You can also record videos using the phone as a camcorder.
Page 99 Camera 2. Adjust the image by rotating the camera module and aiming it at the subject. When you press the right soft key, you can use the camera options. For details, see page 100. Note: You can change the image settings or switch to other modes by using the keypad.
Page 100: Key Function
When you press the Options soft key after saving a photo, the following options are available: Send: allows you to send the photo as a part of a multimedia message. For further details, see page 75. Rename: allows you to change the name of the photo.
Page 101: Using The Camera Options
Camera Function changes the colour tone or applies special effects to the photo. removes white lines on the display. selects a decorated frame. sets the timer. switches to the My photos menu (Menu 3.2). For details, see page 102. zooms in or out. Down Left/ adjusts the brightness of the image.
Page 102 Camera Multi shot: allows you to take a series of action stills. Select the capture speed, High speed or Normal speed, and the number of photos the camera will take. When you press the left soft key, the camera takes photos successively. After taking photos, press the Save all soft key to save all of them or the Save soft key to save the selected one.
Page 103: My Photos (Menu 3.2)
Camera My photos (Menu 3.2) This menu allows you to review your photos. When you access this menu, your phone displays them in Thumbnail mode, which shows photos as small images. Scroll through the photos using the Navigation keys. To view the photos on the full screen, press the View soft key.
Page 104: Video (Menu 3.3)
Video (Menu 3.3) You can record a video using your phone as a camcorder. Record (Menu 3.3.1) 1. When the camera turns on, adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subject. • Use the Left and Right keys to adjust the brightness of the image.
Page 105: Video Clips
Camera Video clips When you access this menu, the thumbnail images of the videos display. To play a video: 1. Press the Navigation keys to scroll to the video you want to view. 2. Press the Play soft key to start playing the video.
Page 106: Memory Status (Menu 3.4)
Camera Memory status (Menu 3.4) You can check the amount of memory being used and the memory remaining in the camera. Each time you press the Up or Down key, the display shows the total, free and used space for photos and videos.
Page 107: 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, or switch on or off your phone. •...
Page 108: 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 109 Sound settings SMS-CB tone (Menu 4.5.2) The following options are available for alerting you to new cell broadcast (CB) messages: Off: the phone does not use a CB tone. Light only: the service light flashes. Vibration: the phone vibrates. Single beep: the phone beeps once. SMS-CB tone x: the phone uses one of several CB tones.
Page 110: Power On/Off (Menu 4.6)
Sound settings Power on/off (Menu 4.6) 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 (Menu 4.7) This menu allows you to choose 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 111: Phone Settings
If there is no communication between your phone and the IrDA-compliant device within 30 seconds of activating the feature, it is automatically deactivated. Note: For optimal performance, use an optional data link cable. You can purchase one from your local Samsung dealer. (Menu 5.1) IrDA port...
Page 112: Display Settings (Menu 5.2)
Display settings In this menu, you can change various settings for the display or backlight. Wallpaper (Menu 5.2.1) This menu allows you to change the background image or the colour of the text to be displayed in Idle mode. The following options are available: Wallpaper list: you can select a background image to be displayed on the idle screen.
Page 113: Menu Style
Phone settings Menu style (Menu 5.2.2) This menu allows you to select the menu display style. You can choose either Bar style or Page style. Back light (Menu 5.2.3) In this menu, you can select the length of time the display and keypad backlight stays with the display in Dimming mode.
Page 114: Graphic Logo
Phone settings Graphic logo (Menu 5.2.5) 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 115: Language (Menu 5.5)
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 116: Change Pin
Phone settings Change PIN (Menu 5.6.2) 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 117 Phone settings Privacy (Menu 5.6.5) 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’s password to access the associated menus. select an item to lock place a check mark...
Page 118: Fdn Mode
FDN mode (Menu 5.6.7) 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 number. Enable: you can only call phone numbers stored in Phonebook.
Page 119: Extra Settings (Menu 5.7)
Phone settings Extra settings You can turn the automatic redialing or answering features on or off. Auto redial: this menu allows you to set the phone makes up to ten attempts to redial a phone number after an unsuccessful call. Note: The interval between attempts varies.
Page 120: Short Cut (Menu 5.8)
Short cut (Menu 5.8) The Down, Left, and Right keys can be used as shortcut keys. In Idle mode, they allow you to access specific menus directly. The Up key is fixed as a shortcut to the Camera menu. In this menu, you can change the shortcuts assigned to the Left, Right and Down keys.
Page 121: 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 122 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 126. If you want to use the alarm options, press the Options soft key. The following options are available: •...
Page 123: Consulting The Calendar
Organiser Calendar (Menu 6.2) 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 6.2), the calendar displays with today’s date highlighted.
Page 124: Viewing A Memo
2. Press the Select soft key. An empty memo screen displays allowing you to enter your memo. 3. Enter your memo and then press the OK soft key. Note: For further details about how to enter characters, see page 46. You are asked if you wish to set an alarm.
Page 125: Time And Date
Organiser You can use the following options by pressing the Options soft key: New: allows you to add a new memo. Edit: allows you to change the memo text. Alarm: allows you to set an alarm to ring at a specified time to remind you of the memo.
Page 126 World time: allows you to find out what time it is in another part of the world and apply Daylight Savings Time, the summer time adjustment used in may countries. The screen shows the: • city name. • current time and date. •...
Page 127: Calculator (Menu 6.4)
Organiser Time format: allows you to change the time format to 12 hours or 24 hours. Display options: allows you to set whether the phone displays the time or date on the menu title bars. Calculator With this feature, you can use the phone as a calculator.
Page 128: Creating The To Do List
To do list (Menu 6.5) This feature allows you to: • enter a list of tasks to be done. • assign a priority and a deadline to each task. • sort the tasks by priority and status. Creating the to do list 1.
Page 129 Organiser Action View the details for a specific task Change the status of a specific task Create a new task Edit an existing task Sort the existing tasks by priority or status Procedure ➀ Highlight the task. ➁ Press the View soft key. ➂...
Page 130 Action Copy a task Copy a task to the calendar Delete a task Delete all tasks Exit the To Do list Procedure ➀ Highlight the task. ➁ Press the Options soft key. ➂ Select the Copy option. ➃ Change the text, priority, and/or deadline for the task.
Page 131: Voice Memo (Menu 6.6)
Organiser Voice memo You can record voice memos. After recording, you can send the memo to other people via Multimedia Message Service. Record voice This menu allows you to record a new memo. When you select this option, the display shows a 30- second timer.
Page 132: Voice List
6. Press the OK soft key. The memo is saved and then the display shows the memo information. 7. Press the Options soft key to use the following memo options: • Send: allows you to send the memo to other people by using the MMS feature.
Page 133: Currency Exchange (Menu 6.7)
Organiser Delete all (Menu 6.6.3) In this menu, you can delete all of your voice memos. When the confirmation message appears, press the Yes soft key. When the display asks for confirmation again, press the Yes soft key. Memory status You can check the amount of memory being used and the memory remaining for voice memos.
Page 134: Network Services
Network services These menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and then 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 135 Network services 2. Select the type of calls, voice or data, by pressing the Up or Down key, and then press the Select soft key. The current status displays. If the option has already been set, the number to which the calls are diverted displays.
Page 136: Call Barring (Menu 7.2)
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. The following options are available: •...
Page 137 Network services 3. Press the Activate soft key to confirm your settings. 4. Enter your call barring password supplied by your service provider. The phone sends your settings to the network and the network’s acknowledgement displays. To deactivate specific call barring settings: 1.
Page 138: Call Waiting (Menu 7.3)
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.
Page 139: Network Selection (Menu 7.4)
Network services 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 140: Caller Id (Menu 7.5)
Caller ID (Menu 7.5) 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 141 Network services Index list: lets you list, add, or delete CUG index numbers. The list of current CUG indexes appears. Add a new CUG index as advised by your service provider, or delete a group. scroll through the existing CUG indexes add a new CUG index...
Page 142: 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 8.1.1) Selecting this menu connects the phone to the network and loads the homepage of the Wireless Web service provider.
Page 143: Navigating The Wap Browser
Funbox Navigating the WAP browser scroll through 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 144 Selecting and using browser menu options Various menu options are available when you are using the WAP Browser to navigate the Wireless Web. To access a menu option: 1. Press Menu soft key. A menu list displays. 2. Highlight a menu by pressing the Up or Down key.
Page 145 Funbox Clear cache: deletes the information stored in the cache. The cache stores the most recently accessed Web pages. Security info: shows security information when you access the wireless web with the secured WAP setting activated. Inbox: allows you to read messages received from a web server.
Page 146: Wap Profile
Funbox http:// (Menu 8.1.3) This menu allows you to manually enter the URL address of a Web site that you wish to access. For further details about how to enter characters, see page 46. WAP profile (Menu 8.1.4) This menu allows you to set up five proxy servers for the WAP browser.
Page 147: Clear Cache
Funbox Password: enter the password required to connect to the GPRS network. APN: enter the access point name used for the address of the GPRS network gateway. When the bearer is set to Data: IP address: enter the WAP gateway address required to connect to the Internet.
Page 148: Games (Menu 8.2)
Games (Menu 8.2) You can download MIDlets (Java applications that run on mobile phones) from various sources using the WAP Browser, and store them in your phone. Note: Java services may not be available, depending on your service provider. When you access the Games menu, the list of default games appears.
Page 149 Funbox 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. The display shows information about the MIDlet, such as the file size, application version, and its vendor.
Page 150 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 151: Sounds (Menu 8.3)
Funbox Sounds (Menu 8.3) 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 and press the Play soft key.
Page 152: Delete All (Menu 8.5)
Set as wallpaper: sets the image as your wallpaper for the idle screen. Delete all (Menu 8.5) This menu allows you to delete all of the downloaded items in the Games, Sounds and Images folders separately. You can delete all of the items at one time.
Page 153: Memory Status (Menu 8.6)
Funbox Memory status (Menu 8.6) You can check the amount of the memory being used and the memory remaining for games or sounds and images. Games: the display shows the total, used and free memory, and also the number of games you have downloaded.
Page 154: 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 155 Solving problems “No service,” “Network failure” or “Not done” displays • The network connection was 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 156: 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. Solving problems ) to weak ( ).
Page 157: 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.
Page 158: Pin
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 159: Pin2
Access codes 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 160: 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 7.2).
Page 161: 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 162: Precautions When Using Batteries
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 163 Health and safety information • 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 164: 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 165: Electronic Devices
Health and safety information 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...
Page 166: 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 167: 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 168: Emergency Calls
Emergency calls This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential communications (medical emergencies, for example).
Page 169: Other Important Safety Information
Health and 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 170: Care And Maintenance
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. • Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children.
Page 171 Health and safety information • Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device’s moving parts and prevent proper operation. • Do not put the phone in or on heating devices, such as a microwave oven, a stove or a radiator. The phone may explode when overheated.
Page 172: 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: Call Barring Ability to restrict outgoing and incoming calls. Call Diverting Ability to reroute calls to another number.
Page 173 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 174: Multi-Party Calling
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 175 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. Proxy Server A proxy server resides between a Web client, such as a web browser, and a real Web server and acts...
Page 176 SDN (Service Dialling Numbers) Telephone numbers supplied by your network provider and giving access to special services, such as voice mail, directory inquiries, customer support and emergency services. SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) Card containing a chip with all the information required to operate the phone (network and memory information, as well as the subscriber’s personal data).
Page 177: Index
Index Access codes • 156 Alarm • 120 Alert type • 107 Alphabet mode, text input • Answering call • 26 second call • 57 Anykey answer • 118 Auto key lock • 118 Auto redial • 118 Background image • 111 Backlight description •...
Page 178 Display backlight • 15 icons • 14 layout • 13 settings • 111 Diverting, calls • 133 DNS settings • 149 DTMF tones, send • 55 Earpiece volume • 25 Emergency calls • 167 EMS (Enhanced Message Service) • 67 Error tone •...
Page 179 Index Missed calls • 27, 92 MMS (Multimedia messages Service) • 75 Morning call • 120 Multimedia messages creating/sending • 75 deleting • 82, 83 editing • 84 reading • 80, 83 setting • 85 Multi-party calls • 57 Muting all sounds •...
Page 180 Safety information • 160 precautions • 7 Scheduler • 122 SDN (Service Dialling Numbers) • 45 Searching, phonebook • 40 Security, calls • 114 Sent messages multimedia • 83 text • 71 Service light • 16, 112 Silent mode • 29 SIM card installing •...
Page 184: Declaration Of Conformity (R&Tte)
(place and date of issue) (Representative in the EU) * 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.

Samsung SGH-X610 User Manual

Important Safety Precautions

Unpacking

Your Phone

Getting Started

Call Functions

Selecting Functions and Options

Phonebook

Entering Text

Options During a Call

Using the Menus

Messages

Call Records

Camera

Sound Settings

Phone Settings

Organiser

Network Services

Funbox

Solving Problems

Access Codes

Health and Safety Information

Quick Links

Need help?

Questions and answers

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