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  • Page 1: User Manual

    SGH-G400 user manual...

  • Page 2: Instructional Icons

    using this manual This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your mobile phone. To get started quickly, refer to “introducing your mobile phone,” “assembling and preparing your mobile phone,” and “using basic functions.” Instructional icons Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual:...

  • Page 3: Copyright Information

    → Followed by—the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: Press <Menu> → Messages → Create message (represents Menu, followed by Messages, followed by Create message) Square brackets—phone keys; for example: [ ] (represents the Power/ Menu exit key) <...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    contents safety and usage information Safety warnings ... 2 Safety precautions ... 4 Important usage information ... 7 introducing your mobile phone Unpack ... 10 Phone layout ... 11 Keys ... 12 Display ... 13 Icons ... 14 assembling and preparing your mobile phone Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ...
  • Page 5 Switch applications ... 22 Use the external display ... 22 Customise your phone ... 23 Use basic call functions ... 26 Send and view messages ... 27 Add and find contacts ... 29 Use basic camera functions ... 30 Listen to music ... 31 Browse the web ...

  • Page 6: Safety And Usage Information

    safety and usage information Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak performance of your mobile phone. Safety warnings Keep your phone away from small children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals.

  • Page 7: Install Mobile Phones And Equipment With Caution

    Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your phone. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your phone.

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    Follow all safety warnings and regulations Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a mobile phone in a certain area. Use only Samsung-approved accessories Using incompatible accessories may damage your phone or cause injury.

  • Page 9: Handle Your Phone Carefully And Sensibly

    Turn off the phone near medical equipment Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all regulations, posted warnings, and directions from medical personnel. Turn off the phone or disable the wireless functions when in an aircraft Your phone can cause interference with aircraft equipment.
  • Page 10 • Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty areas to prevent damage to moving parts. • Your phone is a complex electronic device— protect it from impacts and rough handling to avoid serious damage. • Do not paint your phone, as paint can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation.

  • Page 11: Important Usage Information

    Important usage information Use your phone in the normal position Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna. Allow only qualified personnel to service your phone Allowing unqualified personnel to service your phone may result in damage to your phone and will void your warranty.
  • Page 12 The Declaration of Conformity at the back of this manual demonstrates your phones compliance with the European Radio & Terminal Telecommunications Equipment (R&TTE) directive. For more information about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the Samsung mobile phone website.

  • Page 13: Correct Disposal Of This Product

    Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life.

  • Page 14: Introducing Your Mobile Phone

    • Travel adapter (charger) • User manual The items supplied with your phone may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider. You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer.

  • Page 15: Phone Layout

    Phone layout The inside of your phone includes the following keys and features: Camera lens for video calls Flashbulb Menu access/ Confirm key* Left softkey Memory card slot Video call key Volume key Dial key Delete key Special function keys The outside of your phone includes the following keys and features: Earpiece...

  • Page 16: Keys

    Keys Function Perform actions indicated at the Softkeys bottom of the display In Idle mode, access user- 4-way defined menus; In Menu mode, navigation scroll through menu options In Idle mode, access Menu mode; In Menu mode, select the Menu highlighted menu option or access/ confirm an input...

  • Page 17: Display

    Function Enter special characters or perform special functions; In Idle Special mode, press and hold [ ] for the function Silent profile; Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause between numbers Volume Adjust the phone’s volume Hold Lock or unlock the touch screen In Idle mode, turn on the camera (press and hold);...

  • Page 18: Icons

    Icons Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Icon Definition Signal strength SOS message feature activated GPRS network connected Transferring data in GPRS network EDGE network connected Transferring data via EDGE network UMTS network connected Transferring data via UMTS network HSDPA network activated Icon Definition...
  • Page 19 Icon Definition Alarm activated Memory card inserted Browsing the web Connecting to secured web page Call diverting activated Roaming (outside of normal service area) Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Driving profile activated Meeting profile activated Outdoor profile activated Offline profile activated Icon Definition New text message (SMS)
  • Page 20 Icon Definition Configuration message full Battery power level Current time...

  • Page 21: Assembling And Preparing Your Mobile

    assembling and preparing your mobile phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use. Install the SIM or USIM card and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services.
  • Page 22 2. Insert the SIM or USIM card. Place the SIM or USIM card in the phone with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. 3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover.

  • Page 23: Charge The Battery

    Charge the battery Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack and plug the small end of the travel adapter. Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the phone. Any damages by misuse are not covered by the warranty.

  • Page 24: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    Insert a memory card (optional) To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Your phone accepts microSD™ memory cards up to 8 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type). 1. Open the cover to the memory card slot on the side of the phone.

  • Page 25: Using Basic Functions

    using basic functions Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your mobile phone. Turn your phone on and off To turn your phone on, 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold [ 3. Enter your PIN and press <Confirm> (if necessary).

  • Page 26: Access Menus

    Access menus To access your phone’s menus, 1. Press a softkey for the menu you want. 2. Use the navigation key to scroll to a menu or option. 3. Press <Select>, <Confirm>, or [OK] to confirm the highlighted option. 4. Press <Back> to move up one level; Press [ to return to Idle mode.

  • Page 27: Customise Your Phone

    Action Function Drag your finger left Change the time and date display or right Drag your Switch between the time and calendar finger up displays or down Customise your phone Get more from your phone by customising it to match your preferences. Adjust the volume of the key tones In Idle mode, press [ / ] to adjust the key tone volume.
  • Page 28 Select a wallpaper (Idle mode) 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Display and light settings → Homescreen → Main display. 2. Scroll left or right to Image and press [OK]. 3. Scroll left or right to a memory location (if necessary).

  • Page 29: Lock Your Phone

    Customise the external display To set a wallpaper, 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Display and light settings → Homescreen → Cover display. 2. Scroll left or right to On. 3. Scroll down and press [OK]. 4. Scroll left or right to a memory location (if necessary).

  • Page 30: Use Basic Call Functions

    Use basic call functions Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call functions. Make a call 1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and a phone number. 2. Press [ ] to dial the number. For a video call, press [ 3.

  • Page 31: Send And View Messages

    Send and view messages Learn to send or view text (SMS), multimedia (MMS), or email messages. Send a text or multimedia message 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → Create message → Message. 2. Enter a destination number and scroll down. 3.

  • Page 32: View Text Or Multimedia Messages

    • Press and hold [ ] to switch to Symbol mode. Enter text in one of the following modes: Mode Function Press the appropriate alphanumeric key until the character you want appears on the display. 1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an entire word.

  • Page 33: Add And Find Contacts

    Add and find contacts Learn the basics of using the Phonebook feature. Add a new contact 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press <Options>. 2. Select Add to Phonebook → a memory location (phone or SIM) → New. 3.

  • Page 34: Use Basic Camera Functions

    Use basic camera functions Learn the basics to capture and view photos and videos. Capture photos 1. From the external display, touch on the camera. You can also press and hold 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. 3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments: •...

  • Page 35: Listen To Music

    Capture videos 1. From the external display, touch on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. → 3. Touch to switch to Recording mode. 4. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments: • Touch to adjust the exposure •...
  • Page 36 3. Press <Yes> to start automatic tuning. The radio scans and saves available stations automatically. The first time you access the FM radio, you will be prompted to start automatic tuning. 4. Scroll left or right to a radio station. 5.
  • Page 37 Listen to music files Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card: • Download from the wireless web. • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung PC Studio. p. 41 • Receive via Bluetooth. p. 45 • Copy to your memory card.

  • Page 38: Browse The Web

    Play music on the external display 1. From the external display, touch 2. Select a music category → a music file. 3. Control playback using the following actions: Touch to skip backward Browse the web → Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages.
  • Page 39 Bookmark your favourite web pages 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Browser → Bookmarks. 2. Press <Options> → Add bookmark. 3. Enter a page title and a web address (URL). 4. Press <Save>.

  • Page 40: Using Advanced Functions

    using advanced functions Learn how to perform advanced operations and use additional features of your mobile phone. Use advanced call functions Learn about your phone’s additional calling capabilities. View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display.
  • Page 41 Hold a call or retrieve a held call Press <Hold> to place a call on hold or press <Retrieve> to retrieve a held call. Dial a second call If your network supports this function, you can dial another number during a call: 1.

  • Page 42: Use Advanced Phonebook Functions

    4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add more parties (if necessary). 5. To end the multiparty call, press [ Call an international number 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [0] to insert the + character. 2. Enter the complete number you want to dial (country code, area code, and phone number), and then press [ ] to dial.

  • Page 43: Set Speed Dial Numbers

    Set speed dial numbers 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Phonebook. You can also press <Phonebook> in Idle mode. 2. Scroll to a contact to assign. 3. Press <Options> → Assign speed dial. 4. Scroll to a number you want to set (2-9) and press <Select>.

  • Page 44: Use Advanced Messaging Functions

    Use advanced messaging functions Learn to create templates and use templates to create new messages. Create a text template 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → Templates → Text templates. 2. Press <Create> to open a new template window.

  • Page 45: Use Advanced Music Functions

    3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. 4. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the PC to the phone. Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more information.

  • Page 46: Synchronise Your Phone With Windows Media Player

    Synchronise your phone with Windows Media Player 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Phone settings → PC connections → Media player. 2. Press [ ] to return to Idle mode. 3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC with Windows Media Player installed.
  • Page 47 Store radio stations Store radio stations in the Favourites and access the radio stations. To store radio stations automatically, 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s multifunction jack. 2. From the external display, touch → 3. Touch 4. Touch to confirm (if necessary).

  • Page 48: Using Tools And Applications

    using tools and applications Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools and additional applications. Use the Bluetooth wireless feature Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other wireless devices for exchanging data and using hands-free features. Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1.

  • Page 49: Receive Data Using The Bluetooth Wireless Feature

    Find and pair with other Bluetooth- enabled devices 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Bluetooth → Search for new devices. 2. Scroll to a device and press <Select>. 3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and press <OK>.

  • Page 50: Print Images

    To activate Remote SIM mode, 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Bluetooth. 2. Press <Options> → Settings. 3. Scroll down to Remote SIM mode. 4. Scroll left or right to On and press <Save>. To use Remote SIM mode, start the Bluetooth connection from a Bluetooth hands-free car kit.

  • Page 51: Activate And Send An Sos Message

    Activate and send an SOS message When you have an emergency, you can send an SOS message asking for help. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → SOS messages → Sending options. 2. Scroll left or right to On. 3.

  • Page 52: Record And Play Voice Memos

    To activate the mobile tracker, 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Security → Mobile tracker. 2. Enter your password and press <Confirm>. 3. Scroll left or right to On. 4. Scroll down and press [OK] to open the recipient list.

  • Page 53: Use Java-Powered Games And Applications

    3. Control the playback using the following keys: Function Pause or resume playback Volume Adjust the volume up or down • Left: Scan backward in a file Navigation • Right: Scan forward in a file • Down: Stop playback Use Java-powered games and applications Learn to use games and applications powered by award-winning Java technology.

  • Page 54: Use The Rss Reader

    Use the RSS reader Learn to use the RSS reader to get the latest news and information from your favourite websites. Create feeds 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → RSS reader. 2. Press <Options> → Add. 3. Enter the address of an RSS feed and press <OK>.

  • Page 55: Upload Photos And Videos To The Web

    Upload photos and videos to the Learn to post your photos and videos to photo sharing websites and blogs. Activate the ShoZu account 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Application settings → MobileBlog settings → ShoZu activation. 2.

  • Page 56: Create And View World Clocks

    Create and view world clocks Learn to view the time in another country or city and set world clocks to appear on your display. Create a world clock 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → World clock. 2. Press <Options> → Add. 3.

  • Page 57: Set And Use Alarms

    Set and use alarms Learn to set and control alarms for important events. Set a new alarm 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Alarms. 2. Scroll to an empty alarm location and press [OK]. 3. Set alarm details. 4. Press <Options> → Save. The auto power-up feature sets the phone to automatically turn on and sound the alarm at the designated time if the phone is turned off.

  • Page 58: Use The Calculator

    Use the calculator 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Calculator. 2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations. Convert currencies or measurements 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Convertor →...

  • Page 59: Create A New Task

    Create a new task 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Task. 2. Press <Options> → Create. 3. Enter the details of the task. 4. Press <Options> → Save. Create a text memo 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Memo.

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. While you turn on your phone, the following messages may appear: Message Try this to solve the problem: Insert SIM Ensure that the SIM or USIM card is card installed correctly.
  • Page 61 Your phone displays “No service” or “Service unavailable.” • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again. • You cannot access some options without a subscription. Contact your service provider for more details.
  • Page 62 The audio quality of the call is poor. • Ensure that you are not blocking the phone’s internal antenna. • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again. You select a contact to call, but the call is not dialled.
  • Page 63 index alarms creating, 53 deactivating, 53 stopping, 53 battery charging, 19 installing, 17 low battery indicator, 19 Bluetooth activating, 44 receiving data, 45 remote SIM mode, 45 sending data, 45 browser see web browser calculator see tools, calculator calendar see tools, calendar calls advanced functions, 36 answering additional calls, 37...
  • Page 64 42 listening to music, 33 synchronising, 42 namecards offline profile phone lock photos basic capturing, 30 viewing, 30 radio see FM radio ringtone RSS reader see tools, RSS reader Samsung PC studio shortcut keys see shortcuts shortcuts silent profile...
  • Page 65 SIM card SOS message stopwatch see tools, stopwatch task templates inserting, 40 multimedia, 40 text, 40 text creating memos, 55 entering, 27 messages, 27 theme external display, 25 idle mode, 24 timer see tools, countdown timer tools alarm, 53 calculator, 54 calendar, 55 convertor, 54 countdown timer, 54...
  • Page 67 (place and date of issue) (name and signature of authorised person) * 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.
  • Page 68 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-19117A http://www.samsungmobile.com English (EU). 05/2009. Rev. 1.2...

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