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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.:GH68-24750A http://www.samsungmobile.com English (EU). 07/2009. Rev. 1.0...
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:...
→ Followed by—the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: In Menu mode, select Messages → Create message (represents Messages, followed by Create message) Square brackets—phone keys; for example: [ ] (represents the Power/ Menu exit key) Angled brackets—softkeys that control...
contents safety and usage information ... 1 Safety warnings ... 1 Safety precautions ... 4 Important usage information ... 6 introducing your mobile phone ... 12 Unpack ... 12 Phone layout ... 13 Keys ... 14 Display ... 15 Icons ... 16 assembling and preparing your mobile phone ...
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using basic functions ... 23 Turn your phone on and off ... 23 Access menus ... 24 Use the shortcuts toolbar ... 24 Switch applications ... 25 Customise your phone ... 25 Use basic call functions ... 28 Send and view messages ... 29 Add and find contacts ...
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Convert currencies or measurements ... 65 Set a countdown timer ... 66 Use the stopwatch ... 66 Create a new task ... 66 Create a text memo ... 66 Manage your calendar ... 67 troubleshooting ... a index ... d...
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.
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.
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Do not use the phone if the screen is cracked or broken Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hand and face. Bring the phone to a Samsung service centre to replace the screen. Damage caused by careless handling will void your...
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. Turn off the phone near medical...
Protect batteries and chargers from damage • Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/ 113° F). Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity and life of your batteries. • Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects, as this can create a connection between the + and - terminals of your batteries and lead to temporary or permanent battery damage.
• If your phone has a camera flash or light, avoid using it close to the eyes of children or animals. • Your phone may be damaged by exposure to magnetic fields. Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your phone to come in contact with magnetic fields for extended periods of time.
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• Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use. • Use batteries only for their intended purpose. Handle SIM cards and memory cards with care • Do not remove a card while the phone is transferring or accessing information, as this could result in loss of data and/or damage to the card or phone.
European Radio & Terminal Telecommunications Equipment (R&TTE) directive. For more information about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the Samsung mobile phone website. Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and...
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract.
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“THIRD PARTY CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS." SAMSUNG DOES NOT WARRANT CONTENT OR SERVICES SO PROVIDED, EITHER EXPRESSLY OR IMPLIEDLY, FOR ANY PURPOSE. SAMSUNG EXPRESSLY...
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Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time, and Samsung makes no representation or warranty that any content or service will remain available for any period of time. Content and services are transmitted by third parties by means of networks and transmission facilities over which Samsung has no control.
• 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. • The supplied accessories perform best for your phone.
Phone layout The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: Front camera lens for video calls Left softkey Volume key Dial key Alphanumeric keys Mouthpiece The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: Rear camera lens Earpiece Display Multifunction jack...
Keys Function Perform actions indicated at the Softkeys bottom of the display In Idle mode, access user-defined menus (depending on your service provider, pre-defined menus may 4-way differ); In Idle mode, scroll through navigation menus on the shortcuts toolbar (left/ right);...
Function Volume Adjust the phone’s volume In Idle mode, turn on the camera (press and hold); In Camera mode, take a photo or record a video; Camera/ Open the application switch Application window to access other switch applications without exiting the current application if you change the key function Display...
Icons Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Icon Definition Signal strength GPRS network status EDGE network status UMTS network status HSDPA network status Voice call in progress Video call in progress SOS message feature activated Browsing the web Connecting to secured web page Call diverting active Icon...
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Icon Definition New email message New voice mail message Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Battery power level Current time...
Install the SIM or USIM card and assembling and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will preparing your receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services. mobile phone To use UMTS services, you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.
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To install the SIM or USIM card and battery, 1. Remove the battery cover. If the phone is on, press and hold [ it off. 2. Insert the SIM or USIM card. ] to turn • 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. 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. With the triangle facing up Improperly connecting the travel adapter can...
2. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet. 3. When the battery is fully charged (the no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the power outlet. 4. Unplug the travel adapter from the phone. 5.
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2. Insert a memory card with the label side facing 3. Insert the battery and replace the battery cover. To remove the memory card, remove the battery cover and battery, and then pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.
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. Press and hold [ 2. Enter your PIN and press <Confirm> (if necessary).
To switch to the offline profile, in Menu mode, select Settings → Phone profiles → Offline. Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when in areas where wireless devices are prohibited. Access menus To access your phone’s menus, 1.
3. Select the menus you want. Press <Options> → Open to select submenus (if necessary). 4. Press <Save>, or press <Options> → Save. To deactivate the shortcuts toolbar, in Menu mode, select Settings → Display and light → Home screen → Shortcuts toolbar → Off. Switch applications Learn to switch to other applications from a menu, without closing the menu screen you are using.
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Switch to or from the silent profile In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to silence or unsilence your phone. Change your ringtone 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone profiles. 2. Scroll to the profile you are using. If you are using the silent or offline profile, you are not allowed to change the ringtone.
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2. Scroll to a theme and press the Confirm key. 3. Scroll left or right to preview the theme. 4. Press <Options> → Save to apply the theme. To create and apply a theme, 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and light →...
• The first time you access a menu that requires a password, you will be prompted to create and confirm a password. • Samsung is not responsible for any loss of passwords or private information or other damages caused by illegal software.
Use the headset By plugging the supplied headset into the multifunction jack, you can make and answer calls: • To redial the last call, press and hold the headset button. • To answer a call, press and hold the headset button.
4. Scroll up and enter a subject. 5. Scroll up and enter an email address. 6. Press <Options> → Send to send the message. Enter text When entering text, you can change the text input mode: • Press and hold [ ] to switch between T9 and ABC modes.
View an email 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Email inbox. 2. Press <Options> → Download. 3. Select an email or a header. 4. If you selected a header, press <Options> → Retrieve to view the body of the email. Add and find contacts Learn the basics of using the phonebook feature.
Use basic camera functions Learn the basics to capture and view photos and videos. Capture photos 1. In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. 3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments.
View videos In Menu mode, select My files → Videos → My video clips → a video file. Listen to music Learn how to listen to music via the music player or FM radio. Listen to the FM radio 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s multifunction jack.
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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. 44 • Receive via Bluetooth. p. 48 • Copy to your memory card.
Browse web pages 1. In Menu mode, select Internet → Home to launch your service provider’s homepage. 2. Navigate web pages using the following keys: Function Navigation Scroll up or down on a web page Confirm Select an item <Back> Return to the previous page <Options>...
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Connect to Maps The map service may be unavailable depending on your region. To search the map, 1. In Menu mode, select Google 2. Scroll through the map. 3. Zoom in or out on the location you want. To search for a specific location, 1.
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.
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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.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 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.
3. Press <Options> → Add to speed dial. 4. Scroll to a number you want to set and press the Confirm key. The contact is saved to the speed dial number. You can now call this contact from Idle mode by pressing and holding the assigned speed dial number.
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3. Enter your text. 4. Press <Options> → Save as template to save the template. Create a multimedia template 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates → Multimedia templates. 2. Press <Create> to open a new template window. 3. Create a multimedia message, with a subject and desired attachments, to use as your template.
Use advanced camera functions Learn how to capture photos in various modes and customise camera settings. Capture photos in Smile shot mode 1. In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view.
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4. Select the number of photos. 5. Make any necessary adjustments. 6. Press the Confirm key or the Camera key to take the first photo. 7. Slowly move the phone to the right. The phone captures the next photo automatically. 8.
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.
3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC with Windows Media Player installed. When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the PC. 4. Open Windows Media Player to synchronise music files. 5.
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Option Function Sound effects Select a sound effect Visualisation Select a skin type 4. Press <Save>. Store radio stations automatically 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s multifunction jack. 2. In Menu mode, select Applications → FM radio. 3. Press the Confirm key to start the FM radio. 4.
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.
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Find and pair with other Bluetooth- enabled devices 1. In Menu mode, select 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>.
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. Activate and send an SOS message When you have an emergency, you can send an SOS message asking for help.
To activate the mobile tracker, 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Security → Mobile tracker. 2. Enter your password and press <Confirm>. 3. Scroll left or right to On. 4. Scroll down and press the Confirm key to open the recipient list.
To use the recording as a response for fake calls, scroll to Fake call voice and press the Confirm key twice. Make a fake call You must set a shortcut key to make a fake call; in Menu mode, select Settings → Phone settings →...
3. Control the playback using the following keys: Function Confirm Pause or resume playback Volume Adjust the volume • Left: Scan backward in a file Navigation • Right: Scan forward in a file • Down: Stop playback Edit images Learn to edit images and apply fun effects. Apply effects to images 1.
3. Move the rectangle over the area you want to apply the blur effect and press <Options> → Blur → <Done>. To resize or reshape the rectangle, press <Options> → Resize or Shape. 4. Save the edited image with a new file name. Refer to steps 6-8 of “Apply effects to images.”...
4. Save the edited image with a new file name. Refer to steps 6-8 of “Apply effects to images.” Insert a visual feature 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-3 of “Apply effects to images.” 2. Press <Options> → Insert → a visual feature (frame, clip art, emoticon, or text).
Edit videos Learn to edit video files and apply visual effects. Make a new video with captured images and videos 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Video editor. 2. Press <Options> → Import → Image or Video → an image or a video category → an image or a video →...
5. Scroll right and press <Start mark> at the point where you want the new video to begin. 6. Scroll right and press <End mark> at the point where you want the new video to end. 7. Press <Trim> to select the segment you want. 8.
Apply effects 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Video editor. 2. Press <Options> → Import → Image or Video → an image or a video category → an image or a video → <Select>. 3. If you choose to add an image, select the duration for which the image will appear.
7. Press <Select> to select the segment where the text displays. 8. Enter a text to insert and press <OK>. 9. Using the Navigation key, relocate the text (if necessary). To resize the text or charge the font colour for the text, press <Options>...
7. Scroll to the point where you want to insert the component. 8. Press <Options> → Paste. 9. When you are finished, press <Options> → Export. To save the project for future use, press <Options> → Save. The project will be saved in Other files.
Upload a file To upload photos and videos, you must have accounts of photo sharing websites and blogs. 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Communities. 2. Select a destination you want to post to. 3. Press <Options> → Upload to. 4.
Use Java-powered games and applications Learn to use games and applications powered by award-winning Java technology. Play games 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games and more. 2. Select a game from the list and follow the on- screen instructions. Available games may vary, depending on your region or service provider.
3. Press <Continue> to start synchronisation with the web server you have specified. Use RSS reader Learn to use RSS reader to get the latest news and information from your favourite websites. Add an RSS feed address 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → RSS reader.
Update the GPS functionality Learn to enhance the GPS functionality by downloading GPS data files. You can improve the speed and accuracy of positioning capability and expand your navigation to areas where cellular networks are not accessible. 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone settings →...
After you have created world clocks, 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → World clock. 2. Scroll to the world clock you want to add and press <Options> → Set as second clock. 3. Press <Back> twice. 4. Select Settings → Display and light → Home screen.
Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, • Press <OK> to stop an alarm without snooze. • Press <OK> or the Confirm key to stop an alarm with snooze, or press <Snooze> to silence the alarm for the snooze period. Deactivate an alarm 1.
Set a countdown timer 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Timer. 2. Press <Set>. 3. Enter the length of time to count down and press <OK>. 4. Press the Confirm key to begin or pause the countdown. 5. When the timer expires, press <OK> to stop the alert.
Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events. Change the calendar view 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calendar. 2. Press <Options> → View by → Day or Week. Create an event 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calendar. 2.
troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. When you turn on your phone or while you are using the phone, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Try this to solve the problem: When the phone lock feature is...
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The phone prompts you to insert the SIM card. Ensure that the SIM or USIM card is installed correctly. Your phone displays “Service unavailable” or “Not done.” • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again.
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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.
index alarms creating, 64 deactivating, 65 stopping, 65 battery charging, 20 installing, 18 low battery indicator, 21 Bluetooth activating, 47 receiving data, 48 remote SIM mode, 48 sending data, 48 browser see web browser calculator see tools, calculator calendar see tools, calendar calls advanced functions, 37 answering additional calls, 38...
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contacts adding, 31 creating groups, 40 finding, 31 convertor see tools, convertor countdown timer see tools, countdown timer fake calls see calls, making fake calls FM radio listening to, 33 storing stations, 46 headset image editor images adjusting, 53 applying blur, 52 applying effects, 52 cropping, 53 inserting visual features, 54...
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42 capturing, 32 viewing, 32 radio see FM radio ringtone Samsung PC Studio shortcuts keys, 27 toolbar, 24 silent profile SIM card SOS message stopwatch see tools, stopwatch synchronisation creating a profile, 61...
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stopwatch, 66 task, 66 video editor videos capturing, 32 editing, 55 viewing, 33 voice memos playing, 51 recording, 51 volume call volume, 28 key tone volume, 25 wallpaper web browser adding bookmarks, 35 launching homepage, 35 Windows Media Player world clock creating, 63 setting dual display, 63...
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(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.