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  • Page 1 Samsung M8800C user manual...
  • Page 2 Instructional icons using this Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual: manual Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution—situations that could cause This user manual has been specially damage to your phone or other designed to guide you through the functions and features of your mobile phone.
  • Page 3 Copyright information → Followed by—the order of options or Rights to all technologies and products that menus you must select to perform a comprise this device are the property of their step; for example: In Menu mode, tap Messages → Create message respective owners: (represents Messages, followed by ®...
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    safety and usage information Safety warnings .......... 1 contents Safety precautions ........3 Important usage information ....... 6 introducing your mobile phone Unpack ............8 Phone layout ..........9 Keys ............10 Display ............. 11 Icons ............11 assembling and preparing your mobile phone Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ...
  • Page 6 Use basic call functions ......22 Use RSS reader ........50 Send and view messages ......23 Use Java-powered games and Add and find contacts ......27 applications ..........51 Use basic camera functions ...... 27 Create and view world clocks ....52 Listen to music .........
  • Page 7 Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Health and Certification Information (SAR) Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter safety and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the exposure information limits for radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.
  • Page 8 The exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless phone is designed to operate at multiple mobile phones employs a unit of power levels so as to use only the power measurement known as the Specific required to reach the network. In general, the Absorption Rate (SAR).
  • Page 9 The FCC has granted an Equipment you have the FCC ID number for a particular Authorization for this mobile phone with all phone, follow the instructions on the website reported SAR levels evaluated as in and it should provide values for typical or compliance with the FCC RF exposure maximum SAR for a particular phone.
  • Page 10 UL Certified Travel Adapter Consumer Information on Wireless Phones The Travel Adaptor for this phone has met applicable UL safety requirements. Please The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) adhere to the following safety instructions has published a series of Questions and per UL guidelines.FAILURE TO FOLLOW Answers for consumers relating to radio THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD...
  • Page 11 and safety agencies. When the phone is being used. They also emit very low levels of located at greater distances from the user, RF when in the stand-by mode. Whereas the exposure to RF is drastically lower high levels of RF can produce health effects because a person's RF exposure (by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF decreases rapidly with increasing distance...
  • Page 12 What is FDA's role concerning “Design wireless phones in a way that the safety of wireless phones? minimizes any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary for device function; and Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer “Cooperate in providing users of wireless products such as wireless phones before...
  • Page 13 What are the results of the The National Institutes of Health participates research done already? in some interagency working group activities, as well. The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and many studies have FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for suffered from flaws in their research wireless phones with the Federal methods.
  • Page 14 What research is needed to conditions under which people use wireless decide whether RF exposure phones, so we don't know with certainty from wireless phones poses a what the results of such studies mean for health risk? human health. A combination of laboratory studies and Three large epidemiology studies have been epidemiological studies of people actually published since December 2000.
  • Page 15 The interpretation of epidemiological studies detailed agenda of research needs that has is hampered by difficulties in measuring driven the establishment of new research actual RF exposure during day-to-day use of programs around the world. The Project has wireless phones. Many factors affect this also helped develop a series of public measurement, such as the angle at which information documents on EMF issues.
  • Page 16 What steps can I take to reduce Again, the scientific data do not my exposure to radio frequency demonstrate that wireless phones are energy from my wireless phone? harmful. But if you are concerned about the RF exposure from these If there is a risk from these products - and at products, you can use measures like this point we do not know that there is - it is...
  • Page 17 Do hands-free kits for wireless discouraged from using wireless phones at phones reduce risks from all. For example, the government in the exposure to RF emissions? United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation in Since there are no known risks from December 2000.
  • Page 18 Do wireless phone accessories from radiation with making false and that claim to shield the head unsubstantiated claims. According to FTC, from RF radiation work? these defendants lacked a reasonable basis to substantiate their claim. Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless What about wireless phone phones, there is no reason to believe that...
  • Page 19 • FCC RF Safety Program: defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI. FDA has tested wireless phones and http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/ helped develop a voluntary standard • Environmental Protection Agency sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and (EPA): Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard http://www.epa.gov/radiation/ specifies test methods and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless...
  • Page 20 Road Safety http://www.icnirp.de • National Radiation Protection Your wireless phone gives you the powerful Board (UK): ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an important http://www.nrpb.org.uk responsibility accompanies the benefits of • Updated 4/3/2002: US food and wireless phones, one that every user must Drug Administration uphold.
  • Page 21 additional layer of convenience Jotting down a “to do” list or and safety to your wireless phone flipping through your address book with one of the many hands free takes attention away from your accessories available today. primary responsibility, driving safely.
  • Page 22 that have the potential to divert down vehicle posing no serious your attention from the road. hazard, a broken traffic signal, a minor traffic accident where no 8. Use your wireless phone to call for one appears injured, or a vehicle help.
  • Page 23 Operating Environment Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your Most modern electronic equipment is phone off whenever it is forbidden to use it, shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. or when it may cause interference or danger.
  • Page 24 Persons with pacemakers: phone off in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct • should always keep the phone you to do so. Hospitals or health care more than 15 cm facilities may be using equipment that could (6 inches) from their pacemaker be sensitive to external RF energy.
  • Page 25 Potentially Explosive grain, dust or metal powders, and any other Environments area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Switch your phone off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey Emergency Calls all signs and instructions.
  • Page 26 Restricting Children's access to To make an emergency call: your Phone 1. If the phone is not on, switch it on. Your phone is not a toy. Children should not 2. Key in the emergency number for be allowed to play with it because they your present location (for could hurt themselves and others, damage example, 911 or other official...
  • Page 27 Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not expressly approved by -Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Samsung, will void the user’s authority to -Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. operate the equipment. -Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit...

  • Page 28: Safety And Usage Information Safety Warnings

    materials in the same warranty if said accessories cause damage compartment as the phone, its or a defect to the phone. parts or accessories. Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a • For vehicles equipped with an air complex piece of equipment and can be bag, remember that an air bag broken.
  • Page 29 Understanding the Power Save • Failure to observe these Feature instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of telephone If your phone is unable to find a signal services to the offender, or legal after 15 minutes of searching, a action, or both.

  • Page 30: Safety Precautions

    Availability of Various There are several simple guidelines to Features/Ring Tones operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. Many services and features are • Hold the phone with the antenna network dependent and may require raised, fully-extended and over additional subscription and/or usage your shoulder.
  • Page 31 • If you use the phone near the batteries and recharge your network's base station, it uses less battery only with Samsung- power; talk and standby time are approved chargers. When a greatly affected by the signal charger is not in use, disconnect it strength on the cellular network from the power source.
  • Page 32 Li-Ion not work, even when the battery is batteries, contact your nearest fully charged. Li-ion batteries are Samsung authorized service particularly affected by center. Always recycle. Do not temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F). dispose of batteries in a fire.

  • Page 33: Important Usage Information

    below will help you fulfill any warranty • Do not store the phone in cold obligations and allow you to enjoy this areas. When the phone warms up product for many years. to its normal operating temperature, moisture can form •...
  • Page 34 radiator. The phone may explode the phone and violate regulations when overheated. governing radio devices. • When the phone or battery gets • If the phone, battery, charger or wet, the label indicating water any accessory is not working damage inside the phone changes properly, take it to your nearest qualified service facility.

  • Page 35: Introducing Your Mobile Phone

    You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer. • Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by manufacturer’s warranty.

  • Page 36: Phone Layout

    Phone layout The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: Multifunction jack Speaker Flashbulb Earpiece Rear camera Volume key lens Light sensor Memory card Battery cover Photo album slot Touch screen...

  • Page 37: Keys

    Keys Function Look or unlock the touch Hold Function screen and keys Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, retrieve recently Volume Adjust the phone’s volume Dial dialled, missed, or received numbers Photo In Idle mode, open your In Menu mode, return to album photos or videos Back...

  • Page 38: Display

    Display Icons Your phone’s display consists of the following Learn about the icons that appear on your areas: display. Icon Definition Icon line Displays various icons Signal strength GPRS network connected Transferring data via GPRS network Text and graphic area EDGE network connected Displays messages, instructions, and...
  • Page 39 Icon Definition Icon Definition Roaming (outside of normal service New configuration message area) Text message full Call diverting activated Multimedia message full Bluetooth activated Email message full Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connected Voice mail message full Synchronised with PC Push message full Memory card inserted Configuration message full...
  • Page 40 Icon Definition Offline profile activated Battery power level Current time...

  • Page 41: Assembling And Preparing Your Mobile Phone

    Install the SIM or USIM card and assembling and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM preparing your card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional mobile phone services.
  • Page 42 To install the SIM or USIM card and battery, 2. Insert the SIM or USIM card. 1. Remove the battery cover. or USIM Place the SIM card in the phone with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. If the phone is on, press and hold [ ] to or USIM Without inserting a SIM...

  • Page 43: Charge The Battery

    Charge the battery 3. Insert 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 into the multifunction jack. With the triangle facing up...

  • Page 44: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    5. Close the cover to the multifunction jack. Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the phone. Any About the low battery indicator damages by misuse are not covered by the When your battery is low, the phone will emit warranty.
  • Page 45 2. Insert a memory card with the label side facing up. 3. Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it locks in place. To remove the memory card, push it gently until it disengages from the phone, and then pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.

  • Page 46: Using Basic Functions

    Turn your phone on and off using basic To turn your phone on, 1. Press and hold [ 2. Enter your PIN and tap Confirm (if functions necessary). To turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above. Learn how to perform basic operations and use the Switch to the offline profile main features of your mobile phone.

  • Page 47: Access Menus

    Access menus • Browser: launch the web browser • Menu: access the main menu screen To access your phone’s menus, 2. Select an application. 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu to access Menu mode. Use widgets 2. Select a menu or option. 3.

  • Page 48: Customise Your Phone

    Add the widgets to the idle screen Adjust the vibration intensity on the touch screen 1. Open the toolbar. 2. Drag a widget from the toolbar to the idle You can adjust the intensity of the vibration screen. You can position the widget when you tap the phone screen.

  • Page 49: Use Basic Call Functions

    Use basic call functions 4. Select a ringtone from the list and tap Save. Learn to make or answer calls and use basic 5. Tap Save. call functions. During a call, your phone automatically locks Select a wallpaper (Idle mode) the touch screen to prevent accidental 1.

  • Page 50: Send And View Messages

    Adjust the volume Send and view messages To adjust the volume during a call, press the Learn to send and view text (SMS), multimedia Volume key up or down. (MMS), and email messages. Use the speakerphone feature Send a text or multimedia message 1.
  • Page 51 Send an email Change the text input method 1. In Menu mode, tap Messages → Create When you open the text input field, the virtual message → Email. keypad appears. Tap and select one of the following input methods for entering text: 2.
  • Page 52 Mode Function Mode Function 1. Tap the text input mode to select 1. Tap the text input mode to select Pinyin. Abc. 2. Tap the appropriate alphanumeric 2. Tap the appropriate virtual key until virtual keys to enter pinyins. the character you want appears Pinyin 3.
  • Page 53 Enter text using the handwriting box 2 Mode Function 1. Change the text input method to 1. Tap the text input mode to select Handwriting box 2. Symbols. Symbol 2. Write each character in the writing area. 2. Tap the appropriate virtual key to select a symbol.

  • Page 54: Add And Find Contacts

    Add and find contacts Once you have found a contact, you can: • call the contact by tapping or pressing Learn the basics of using the phonebook feature. • edit the contact information by tapping Edit Add a new contact 1.
  • Page 55 3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any 2. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on adjustments. the camera. 4. Press [ ] to take a photo. 3. Tap to switch to Recording mode. The photo is saved automatically.

  • Page 56: Listen To Music

    Listen to music To tag faces in your photos, 1. Select a photo by pressing [ ] or capture Learn how to listen to music via the music a new photo. p. 50 player or FM radio. 2. Tap to add a tag to a person’s face. 3.

  • Page 57: Browse The Web

    Skip forward; Scan forward in a the web file (tap and hold) • Download from a PC with the optional Adjust the volume up or down Samsung PC Studio. p. 59 • Receive via Bluetooth. p. 64 Browse the web •...
  • Page 58 2. Navigate web pages using the following icons: Icon Function Move backward or forward on a web page Refresh the current web page Return to the homepage Zoom on a web page Add a bookmark Open a list of saved bookmarks Change the view mode Bookmark your favourite web pages 1.

  • Page 59: Using Advanced Functions

    Use advanced call functions using advanced Learn about your phone’s additional calling capabilities. functions View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed Learn how to perform advanced operations and call, use additional features of your mobile phone.
  • Page 60 Make a multiparty call (conference Tap Hold to place a call on hold or tap Retrieve to retrieve a held call. call) 1. Call the first party you want to add to the Dial a second call multiparty call. If your network supports this function, you can 2.

  • Page 61: Use Advanced Phonebook Functions

    Call a contact from the phonebook Set speed dial numbers You can call numbers directly from the 1. In Menu mode, tap Phonebook. phonebook using stored contacts. p. 50 2. Tap the down arrow next to the Contacts box and select Favorites. 1.

  • Page 62: Use Advanced Messaging Functions

    Create a multimedia template 3. Tap Create group. 4. Set a group name, the caller ID photo, a 1. In Menu mode, tap Messages → group ringtone, and vibration type. Templates → Multimedia templates. 5. Tap Save. 2. Tap Create to open a new template window.

  • Page 63: Use Advanced Music Functions

    1. In Menu mode, tap Messages → 3. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files Templates → Multimedia templates. from the PC to the phone. 2. Select the template you want.
  • Page 64 5. Select Open folder to view files in the 7. Select and drag the music files you want to pop-up window on the PC. the sync list. 6. Copy files from the PC to the memory card. 8. Click Start Sync. Synchronise your phone with Create a playlist 1.
  • Page 65 Customise your music player 5. When you are finished recording, tap Stop. The music file will be saved in Radio clips settings (tap My files → Sounds). 1. In Menu mode, tap Music → Music player. The recording feature is developed for voice 2.
  • Page 66 Find information of music Learn to access an online music service and get information about the songs you hear while on the move. 1. In Menu mode, tap Music → Music recognition. 2. Select Music recognition to connect to the server. 3.

  • Page 67: Using Tools And Applications

    Use the Bluetooth wireless using tools and feature Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other wireless devices for exchanging data and applications using hands-free features. Turn on the Bluetooth wireless Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools feature and additional applications.
  • Page 68 Find and pair with other Bluetooth- Receive data using the Bluetooth enabled devices wireless feature 1. In Menu mode, tap Applications → 1. Enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless Bluetooth → Search. feature and tap OK (if necessary). 2. Select and drag a device icon into the 2.

  • Page 69: Activate The Mobile Tracker

    9. Enter the sender’s name and tap Done. The Bluetooth hands-free car kit must be 10. Tap Save → Accept. authorised. To authorise, tap the device and select Authorise device. View the phone display on a TV Activate the mobile tracker Learn to view files by connecting your phone to When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM a TV.

  • Page 70: Record And Play Voice Memos

    Record and play voice memos Icon Function Play playback Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder. Scan backward in a file Record a voice memo Scan forward in a file 1. In Menu mode, tap Applications → Voice Adjust the volume up or down recorder.
  • Page 71 Transform an image 5. When you are finished with applying effects, tap Files → Save as. 1. In Menu mode, tap My files → Images → 6. Select a memory location (if necessary). My photos → a photo file. 7. Enter a new file name for the image and tap 2.
  • Page 72 Crop an image 5. Tap Done. 1. In Menu mode, tap My files → Images → 6. When you are finished adding visual features, tap Files → Save as. My photos → a photo file. 7. Select a memory location (if necessary). 2.

  • Page 73: Print Images

    Print images Edit videos Learn to print your image with an optional PC Learn to edit video files and apply visual effects. data cable or the Bluetooth wireless feature. Trim any segment To print an image using an optional PC data 1.
  • Page 74 4. Tap More → Files to add more images or 7. Tap End mark at the point where you want the new video to end. videos. 5. Tap Edit → Split. 8. Tap Trim. 9. When you are finished, tap More → Export 6.
  • Page 75 Insert text 8. Tap Insert. 9. Enter text and tap Done. Inserting text to a video may not be available 10. Move or resize the text and tap Done. depending on your service provider. 11. When you are finished, tap More → Export →...

  • Page 76: Upload Photos And Videos To The Web

    4. Tap More → Files to add more images or Upload photos and videos to videos. the web 5. Tap Additional audio track → Import Learn to post your photos and videos to photo sound. sharing websites and blogs. 6. Tap Sounds → a sound category → a sound →...

  • Page 77: Synchronise Data

    Upload a file Start synchronisation 1. In Menu mode, select My files → Images 1. In Menu mode, tap Applications → or Videos. Synchronise. 2. Select a photo or video. 2. Select a synchronisation profile. 3. Tap More → Upload to web or tap Upload 3.

  • Page 78: Use Java-Powered Games And Applications

    Read RSS feeds Use Java-powered games and 1. In Menu mode, tap Applications → RSS applications reader. Learn to use games and applications powered 2. Tap Update → a feed → Update → Yes. by award-winning Java technology. 3. Select a feed category → an updated feed. Depending on the software of the phone, the download of java files may not be supported.

  • Page 79: Create And View World Clocks

    Launch applications Add a world clock to your display 1. In Menu mode, tap Applications → In Dual Clock Display mode, you can view Games and more → an application. clocks with two different time zones on your display. 2. Tap More to access a list of various options and settings for your application.

  • Page 80: Use The Calculator

    Use the calculator 3. Set alarm details. 4. Tap Save. 1. In Menu mode, tap Organiser → The auto power-up feature sets the phone to Calculator. automatically turn on and sound the alarm at 2. Use the keys that correspond to the the designated time if the phone is turned calculator display to perform basic off.

  • Page 81: Use The Stopwatch

    Create a text memo 4. Tap Stop to pause the countdown. 5. When the timer expires, drag the slider to 1. In Menu mode, tap Organiser → Memo. Stop to stop the alerts. 2. Tap Create memo. 3. Enter your memo text and tap Done. Use the stopwatch 1.

  • Page 82: Manage Your Calendar

    6. Select a memory location (if necessary). Tool Function 7. Enter a file name and tap Done. Add a circle or rectangle; Change the line thickness; Shape Change the line colour; Manage your calendar Select the colour to fill the Learn to change the calendar view and create figure events.
  • Page 83 troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. Message Try this to solve the problem: While using your phone, the following When using the phone for the first time or when the PIN messages may appear: requirement is enabled, you must Message...
  • Page 84 Your phone displays “Service Another caller cannot reach you. unavailable” or “Network error.” • Ensure that your phone is turned on. • Ensure that you have accessed the right • When you are in areas with weak signals or cellular network. poor reception, you may lose reception.
  • Page 85 The audio quality of the call is poor. Your phone is hot to the touch. • Ensure that you are not blocking the phone’s When you use several applications at once, internal antenna. your phone requires more power and may heat •...
  • Page 86 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com...

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