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English. 07/2005. Rev 1.1
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- Page 1 * Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this manual may not match your phone exactly. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this manual. World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com Printed in Korea...
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Page 3: Important Safety
Important safety precautions Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal. Use road safety at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals. - Page 4 Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories, out of the reach of small children. Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous. • The phone could explode if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type.
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Page 5: About This Guide
About this Guide This User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get started” and “Step outside the phone.” In this guide, the following instruction icons appear: Indicates that you need to pay careful attention to the subsequent information regarding safety or phone... - Page 6 • Bluetooth Send photos, images, videos, and other personal data, and connect to other devices using free, wireless Bluetooth technology. • WAP browser Access the wireless web to get up-to-the-minute information and a wide variety of media content. • Name card Create name cards with your number and profile whenever introducing yourself to others use...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Unpack Make sure you have each item Your phone Buttons, features, and locations Get started First steps to operating your phone Install and charge the phone ... 7 Power on or off ... 8 Keys and display ... 9 Access menu functions... - Page 8 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press [OK] in Idle mode. 1 Call log p. 28 1 Missed calls p. 28 2 Dialled calls p. 29 3 Received calls p. 29 4 Current contacts p. 29 5 Delete all p.
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Page 9: Unpack
Battery PC Data Cable PC Link CD User’s Manual You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. The items supplied with your phone and the accessories at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider. -
Page 10: Get Started
Get started First steps to operating your phone USIM/SIM card information When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN and available optional services. For 3G services, you can purchase a USIM (Universal Subscriber Identity Module) card. -
Page 11: Power On Or Off
Get started Remove the charger from the phone. Low battery indicator When the battery is low: • a warning tone sounds, • the battery low message displays, and • the empty battery icon blinks. If the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off. -
Page 12: Keys And Display
Keys and display Key(s) Description Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display. Opens the Media player. In Idle mode, access menu options directly. p. 67 In Menu mode, scroll through the menu options. In Idle mode, accesses Menu mode. In Menu mode, select a highlighted menu option. - Page 13 Get started Display Layout The display has three areas. Select Back Icons Received signal strength Accessing services in a 2.5G network; when transferring data, this icon animates Accessing services in a 3G network; when transferring data, this icon animates Active roaming feature Voice call in progress Out of your service area;...
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Page 14: Access Menu Functions
Icons Inbox full; depending on the message type, the following (continued) icons may appear. • : SMS • : MMS or MMS with attachments • : E-mail • : Voicemail • : WAP push • : Configuration message Profile setting •... -
Page 15: Customise Your Phone
Get started Select an 1. Press the appropriate soft key or [OK] to access Menu option mode. 2. Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option. 3. Press <Select>, <OK>, or [OK] to confirm the function displayed or option highlighted. - Page 16 To change the sound profile: 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] and select Settings → Profiles. 2. Select the profile you want. You can set a wallpaper for the Idle mode idle screen. Wallpaper 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] and select Settings →...
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Page 17: Make/Answer Calls
Step outside the phone Make/Answer calls To make a voice call: Make a call 1. Enter an area code and phone number. 2. Press [ 3. To end the call, press [ To make a video call: 1. Enter an area code and phone number. -
Page 18: Play Media Files
• Download from the wireless p. 39 phone • Download from a computer using Samsung PC Studio Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide • Copy files to a memory card and insert the card into the phone. •... -
Page 19: Play Games
Step outside the phone 1. From the Media player Play media files screen, press [OK]. 2. Press [OK] to start playing. 3. During playback, use the following keys: • OK: Pauses or resumes playback. • Up: Opens the play list. •... -
Page 20: Browse The Web
Browse the web Using a built-in WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser, you can get easy access to the wireless web to receive a variety of up-to-date information and services and to enjoy downloads of web contents. In Idle mode, press [OK] and Launch the select Internet →... -
Page 21: Send Messages
Step outside the phone 3. Specify the contact information, depending on your card type: Name, Email, Group, and Location number. 4. Press <Save> to save the entry. 1. In Idle mode, press Find an entry <Contacts>. 2. Select an entry. 3. - Page 22 1. In Idle mode, press <Msg.> Send flies by and select Create new → File messenger. 2. Enter the message subject. 3. Move to the Message field. 4. Enter the message text. 5. Move to the Attach files line. 6. Press <Options> and select Add files, Add name card, or Add v-calendar.
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Page 23: View Messages
Step outside the phone View messages When a notification appears: View text message 1. Press <View>. 2. Select the message from the Inbox. From the Inbox: 1. In Idle mode, press <Msg.> and select Inbox. 2. Select an SMS message When a notification appears: View a multimedia... - Page 24 3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN code or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN code, if it has, and press <OK>. When the owner of the other device enters the same code, the pairing is complete. 1. Access an application, Send data Contacts, File manager, or Organiser.
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Page 25: Enter Text
Enter text ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol mode You can enter text for some features such as Messages, Phonebook, or Organiser, using ABC mode, T9 mode, Number mode, and Symbol mode. Changing the text input mode The text input mode indicator displays when the cursor is in a text input field. -
Page 26: Using Abc Mode
Using ABC mode Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the screen. Characters in order displayed Upper case Tips for using ABC mode • To enter the same letter twice or to enter a different letter on the same key, wait for the cursor to move to the right automatically or press [Right]. -
Page 27: Call Functions
Call functions Advanced calling features Making a call 1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone number. 2. Press [ • Press [C] to clear the last digit or press and hold [C] to clear the whole display. You can move the cursor to edit an incorrect digit. -
Page 28: Viewing Missed Calls
Viewing missed calls If you have missed calls, the screen displays how many calls you have missed. 1. Press <View>. 2. If necessary, scroll through the missed calls. 3. Press [ ] to dial the number you want. Using the headset Use the headset to make or answer calls without holding the phone. -
Page 29: Transferring A Call
Call functions Transferring a call You can transfer the currently active call to a caller on hold, if your network supports it. With this option, the two callers can talk to each other, but you are disconnected from the call. Press <Options>... -
Page 30: Using The Video Call Feature
1. When connected with a teleservice system, press <Options> and select Send DTMF. 2. Enter the number you need to send and press <Send>. Adding a memo You can add a memo during a call. Press <Options> and select Memo. Making a multi-party call Use this feature to allow as many as six people to join a multi-party call, or conference call. -
Page 31: Menu Functions
Using video call options During a video call, press <Options> to access the following options: • Loudspeaker/Loudspeaker off: turns the loudspeaker on or off. • Switch to headset/Switch to phone: switch the call to a Bluetooth headset or back to the phone. -
Page 32: Dialled Calls
• Use number: paste the selected number to the normal dialling screen. • Save to Contacts: save the selected number in Phonebook. • Send message: send a message to the selected number using SMS, MMS, or file messenger. • Delete: delete the call record. •... -
Page 33: Calls Time
Menu functions Calls time (OK 1.8) This menu displays the time log for voice and video calls made and received. The actual time invoiced by your service provider will vary. • Total dialled: check the total length of voice calls dialled. •... -
Page 34: New Contact
• New: add a new contact. • Delete: delete the selected contact. • Search groups: access the caller group list. • Service number: access service numbers preset by your service provider. • Delete all: delete all contacts. While viewing details of a contact, press <Options> to access the following options: •... -
Page 35: Groups
Menu functions • Change type: change the type of the selected number. • Mark video call/Unmark video call: set the selected number as a video call number. 4. Press <Options> and select Save. Storing a number on the USIM/SIM card 1. -
Page 36: My Name Card
Managing speed dial entries While viewing the Speed dial screen, press <Options> to access the following options: • Add: assign a number to an unassigned key. • Details: display details about the speed dial entry. • Video call: make a video call. •... -
Page 37: Settings
Idle mode. Downloading or receiving media files Use this method to save media files to your phone: • Download from the wireless web • Download from a computer using Samsung PC Studio Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide p. 39... - Page 38 • Receive via IrDA or Bluetooth • Copy files to a memory card and insert the card into the phone Creating the play list Add the media files to the play list so you can play them. 1. From the Media player screen, press [OK]. 2.
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Page 39: Voice Memo
Menu functions • Player settings: change the default settings for playing media files. Play options: select a repeat mode. Volume: select a volume level. Controller: display the control bar of the Media player. Audio player skin: select a skin image. •... -
Page 40: World Clock
Using voice memo options From the player screen, press <Options> to access the following options: • Play: play the voice memo. • Resume: resume playback. • Stop: stop playback. • Record: record a new voice memo. • Send: send the selected file via MMS, e-mail, file messenger, Bluetooth, or infrared port. -
Page 41: Calculator
Menu functions Calculator (OK 3.5) Use this menu to perform basic arithmetic functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Preforming a calculation 1. Enter the first number. Press [ ] to include a decimal point. 2. Enter the operation for your calculation by pressing the Navigation keys. -
Page 42: Internet
Internet (OK 4) The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) browser on your phone allows you to access the wireless web. Using the WAP browser, you can access up-to-the- minute information and a wide variety of media contents, such as wallpapers, ringtones, and music files. -
Page 43: Enter Url
Menu functions About: access version and copyright information of the WAP browser. Exiting the WAP browser Press [ ] to exit the browser. Enter URL (OK 4.2) You can enter the URL of a WAP page in order to quickly access the page. Favorites (OK 4.3) You can add and manage the URLs of the WAP pages... -
Page 44: Messages
Messages (OK 5) Use the Messages menu to send and receive short text messages, multimedia messages, and e-mails. You can also use WAP push message, voicemail, and cell broadcast message features. To access this menu, press [OK] in Idle mode and select Messages, or press <Msg.>... - Page 45 Menu functions • Move page: move the current page to the next or previous page. • Delete page: delete the added page. • Edit style: change the page properties. This page: set the page duration and change the font colour and style for the selected page.
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Page 46: Inbox
5. Press [OK] to check the files you want. 6. Press <Options> and select Attach. 7. Press <Options> to access the following options: • Attached file list: display the file list you attached. • Add name card: add a contact as a Vcard format. - Page 47 Menu functions • View: display the selected message. For MMS notifications, you can access the file properties. • Retrieve: retrieve the MMS message from the server. • Reject: reject the MMS message. • Cancel retrieving: cancel retrieving the MMS message from the server. •...
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Page 48: Drafts
• Save as template: save the message as a template in the Multimedia templates folder. • Save files: save media items from the message into your phone’s memory or a memory card. • Save to Contacts: extract phone numbers or e-mail addresses from the message and save them in Phonebook. -
Page 49: Email Inbox
Menu functions • Delete: delete the message. • Delete all: delete all messages. • Details: access the message properties. Email inbox (OK 5.6) This folder stores e-mails that you have received. Viewing received e-mails 1. From the e-mail folder, press <Options>. 2. -
Page 50: Media Album
Media album (OK 5.7) Use this menu to access the Media Album service, with which you can organise your own online media album, adding media content and messages via the wireless web. This menu is available only if supported by your service provider. Templates (OK 5.8) Use this menu to create, edit, and send text... -
Page 51: Delete All
Menu functions Delete all (OK 5.0) Use this menu to delete all of the messages in each message folder at once. 1. Press [OK] to check the message box(es) you want. 2. Press <Delete>. 3. Press <Yes> to confirm the deletion. Settings (OK 5. - Page 52 Request read report: request a report from each recipient as to when your message was read by the recipient. Keep a copy: leave the copies of your messages in the Sent box folder after sending. Add my name card: allow your contact information to be attached to your messages via the file messenger.
- Page 53 Menu functions From: set the sender name. Sending account: select the default account. Priority: change the priority level of your e-mails. Keep a copy: leave the copies of your e-mails in the Sent box folder after sending. Include body when replying: set whether or not the phone includes the original e-mail text in a reply.
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Page 54: Memory Status
Keep in server: leave the copies of e-mails in the server after retrieving. My Address: set your e-mail address. User name: set the user name for POP3 or IMAP4 server connections. Password: set the password for POP3 or IMAP4 server connections. Use SMTP Authentication: activate the SMTP authentication. -
Page 55: File Manager
Menu functions File manager (OK 6) The File manager menu allows you to access images, videos, ringtones, sounds, and other files stored in the phone’s memory or a memory card. To access this menu, press [OK] in Idle mode and select File manager. -
Page 56: Videos
• Activate key: get a new license key when the key for the selected DRM file expires. • Reactivate key: get another key even when the key for the selected DRM file has not expired. • Set as: set the image as your wallpaper for the main display or external display, or a caller ID image for a contact. - Page 57 Menu functions 2. Select a video clip. During playback, use the following keys: Description Pauses or resumes playback. Opens the play list. Left Goes to the previous file. Moves backward in a file when held down. Right Skips to the next file. Skips forward in a file when held down.
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Page 58: Music
Music This menu displays AAC or MP3 music files you have downloaded or received in messages. You can also play streaming contents. Playing music Select a music file. The selected music plays. During playback, use the following keys: Description Pauses or resumes playback. Opens the play list. -
Page 59: Sounds
Menu functions Sounds This menu displays the default ringtones and sound files you have recorded, downloaded, or received in messages. You can also access voice memos you have recorded. Playing a sound clip 1. Press [Left] or [Right] to scroll to a sound folder. To access voice memos, scroll to the Voice memos folder. -
Page 60: Other Files
7. Press the Navigation keys to change the direction. During a game, press <Options> to access game options. Playing TheLastAge 1. From the Games & More folder, select TheLastAge. 2. Press any key, except for [ 3. Select START GAME or press <PLAY>. 4. -
Page 61: Memory Card
Menu functions • Move: move the file to another folder. • Copy: copy the file to another folder. • Delete: delete the selected file or all files. • Rename: change the name of the file or folder. • Lock/Unlock: lock the file to keep it from being deleted, or unlock the file. -
Page 62: Calendar
• Press <Snooze> to stop the wake-up alarm for 5 minutes. You can do this a maximum of 5 times. Deactivating an alarm 1. Select the alarm you want to deactivate. 2. Select Off on the Alarm line. 3. Press <Options> and select Save. Calendar (OK 7.2) Use this menu to keep track of your monthly... - Page 63 Menu functions 3. Enter information or change the settings in the following entry fields: • Occasion: enter information about the anniversary. • Date: enter the date. • Alarm: select to set an alarm for the anniversary. You can set the number of days before the event date and the time for the alarm to sound.
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Page 64: Week View
Week view (OK 7.3) Use this menu to view events for the selected week. The current date is marked in blue. Square brackets on a calendar date indicate the types of events scheduled for that day. 1. Scroll up to the date line and press [Left] or [Right] to access another week. -
Page 65: Camera
Menu functions Camera (OK 8) You can use the camera module embedded in your phone to take photos and record videos. Using the Camera menu, you can turn on the camera and manage your photos and video clips. To access this menu, press [OK] in Idle mode and select Camera, or press and hold [ •... - Page 66 Mosaic shot: take several stills and saves them in one frame. You can select the layout. • Effects: change the colour tone of the image. • Frames: apply a decorative frame. • Flash: set the flash setting. • Timer: set a time delay before the camera takes a photo.
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Page 67: Recording A Video
Menu functions Function Changes the shooting mode and the number of photos. Changes the colour tone of the image. Adds a decorative frame. Sets the timer. Goes to the Pictures folder. Changes the preview mode. Turns the flash on or off. Using photo options After saving a photo, press <Options>... - Page 68 Using camera options in Record mode In Record mode, press <Options> to access the following options: • Record: start recording. • Take photo: switch to Capture mode. • Switch camera: switch between the interior lens or exterior lens. • Go to videos: display the video clips stored in the Videos folder.
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Page 69: Settings
Menu functions • Send: send the video clip via MMS, e-mail, file messenger, Bluetooth, or infrared port. • Delete: delete the video clip. • Go to videos: display the video clips stored in the Videos folder. p. 53 • Rename: change the name of the video clip. Settings (OK 9) Use this menu to customise your phone settings. -
Page 70: Time & Date
Alerts on call: cause the phone to beep when you receive a new message or when the time for an alarm comes during a call. • Key tones: press [OK] and select a tone which sounds when you press a key. •... -
Page 71: Display
Menu functions Active folder (OK 9.3.3) Use this menu to answer incoming calls by opening the phone. Anykey answer (OK 9.3.4) Use this menu to answer an incoming call by pressing any key, except [ ] or <Reject>. Side key (OK 9.3.5) Use this menu to set how the phone reacts when you press and hold [ / ] when a call comes in. -
Page 72: Call
Dialing display (OK 9.4.6) Use this menu to customise the settings for the screen when entering a phone number for dialling. • Font size: select a font size. • Font colour: select a font colour. • Background colour: select a background colour. - Page 73 Menu functions • Incoming calls when roaming: prohibit incoming calls when you use your phone outside of your home country. • Cancel all: cancel all of the call barring settings, allowing calls to be sent and received normally. 3. Enter the call barring password supplied by your service provider.
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Page 74: Connectivity
Connectivity (OK 9.6) Use this menu to set options for connection available on your phone. Bluetooth (OK 9.6.1) Using Bluetooth wireless, you can connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or control the phone remotely. - Page 75 Menu functions 3. Select a device. 4. Enter a Bluetooth PIN code and press <OK>. This code is used just once and you don’t need to memorise it. When the owner of the other device enter the same code, pairing is finished. Some devices, especially headsets or hands-free car kits, may have a fixed Bluetooth PIN, such as 0000.
- Page 76 • Align the IrDA port on the phone with the IrDA port on the other device. If there is no communication between your phone and the other IrDA-compliant device within 60 seconds of activating the feature, it is automatically deactivated. Network (OK 9.6.3) Use this menu to change the settings for connecting...
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Page 77: Application Settings
Menu functions • Secure connection: (for the WAP protocol) turn the secure mode on or off. • Linger time (sec.): set a time period after which the network is disconnected if there has been no new data traffic in that time. •... -
Page 78: Security
Video recorder (OK 9.7.5) Use this menu to change the default settings for recording video clips. p. 65 Voice recorder (OK 9.7.6) Use this menu to change the default settings for the voice recorder. p. 37 Media player (OK 9.7.7) Use this menu to change the default settings for playing media files in the Media player. -
Page 79: Memory Status
Menu functions Change phone password (OK 9.8.5) Use this menu to change your phone password. The password is preset to 00000000. Privacy lock (OK 9.8.6) Use this menu to lock your messages, media contents, contacts, and call logs. 1. Press [OK] to check the item(s) to lock. 2. -
Page 80: Solve Problems
Solve problems Help and personal needs To save the time and expense of an unnecessary service call, perform the simple checks in this section before contacting a service professional. When you switch on your phone, the following messages may appear: “Please insert SIM card”... -
Page 81: Health And Safety Information
The model and serial numbers of your phone • Your warranty details • A clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after- sales service. Health and safety information SAR certification information This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves. -
Page 82: Precautions When Using Batteries
• Use only Samsung-approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Samsung- approved chargers. Disconnect the charger from the power source when it is not in use. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life. -
Page 83: Electronic Devices
Health and safety information • Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short- circuiting can occur when a metallic object like a coin, clip or pen causes a direct connection between the + and – terminals of the battery (metal strips on the battery). For example, do not carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag where the battery may contact metal objects. -
Page 84: Potentially Explosive Environments
Hearing aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives. 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. -
Page 85: Emergency Calls
Health and safety information Emergency calls This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless, and landline networks as well as user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential communications like medical emergencies. -
Page 86: 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 87: Index
Index ABC mode, text input • 23 Active folder • 68 Alarm • 58 Answering call • 24, 27 second call • 25 Anykey answer • 68 Auto redial • 70 Backlight time, set • 68 Barring, calls • 69 Battery charging •... - Page 88 Health and safety • 78 Holding, call • 25 Icons, description • 10 Images, downloaded • 52 Inbox, messages e-mail • 46 MMS • 44 SMS • 44 web • 45 Infrared, connect • 72 International calls • 24 Internet • 39 key tone volume •...
- Page 89 Index manually • 24 Resetting phone • 76 Ringtones, downloaded • 55 Road safety • 80 Roaming • 73 Safety information • 78 precautions • 1 Sent messages • 45 Shortcuts • 67 Side key, set • 68 SIM card inserting •...