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Printed in Korea
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Code No.:GH68-XXXXXX
http://www.samsungmobile.com
English (LTN). 11/2008. Rev. 1.0

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  • Page 1 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-XXXXXX http://www.samsungmobile.com English (LTN). 11/2008. Rev. 1.0...
  • Page 2 Samsung M8800L user manual...
  • Page 3 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 equipment features of your mobile phone.
  • Page 4 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, select Messages → Create message respective owners: (represents Messages, followed by ®...
  • Page 5 ABOUT DIVX VIDEO ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND ® ® DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, This DivX Certified device must be registered Inc. This is an official DivX Certified device that with DivX in order to play DivX Video-on- ®...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    safety and usage information Safety warnings .......... 1 contents Safety precautions ........3 Important usage information ....... 6 introducing your mobile phone Unpack ............9 Phone layout ..........10 Keys ............11 Display ............. 12 Icons ............12 assembling and preparing your mobile phone Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ...
  • Page 7 Use basic call functions ......22 Use Java-powered games and Send and view messages ......23 applications ..........51 Add and find contacts ......26 Create and view world clocks ....51 Use basic camera functions ...... 27 Set and use alarms ........52 Listen to music .........

  • Page 8: Safety And Usage Information

    Safety warnings safety and Keep your phone away from small usage children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the information reach of small children or animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Comply with the following precautions to avoid Protect your hearing dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak...
  • Page 9 Handle and dispose of batteries and between mobile phones and pacemakers to chargers with care avoid potential interference, as recommended • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and by manufacturers and the independent chargers specifically designed for your research group, Wireless Technology phone.

  • Page 10: Safety Precautions

    Reduce the risk of repetitive motion of a mobile phone in a certain area. injuries When sending text messages or playing games Use only Samsung-approved on your phone, hold the phone with a relaxed accessories grip, press the keys lightly, use special features...
  • Page 11 Turn off the phone near medical Protect batteries and chargers from equipment damage Your phone can interfere with medical • Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very equipment in hospitals or health care facilities. hot temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or Follow all regulations, posted warnings, and above 45°...
  • Page 12 • Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, Avoid interference with other dirty areas to prevent damage to moving electronic devices parts. Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals • Your phone is a complex electronic device— that may interfere with unshielded or improperly protect it from impacts and rough handling shielded electronic equipment, such as to avoid serious damage.

  • Page 13: Important Usage Information

    • Disconnect chargers from power sources Important usage information when not in use. • Use batteries only for their intended Use your phone in the normal purpose. position Handle SIM cards and memory Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna. cards with care •...
  • Page 14 Ensure access to emergency services Emergency calls from your phone may not be possible in some areas or circumstances. Before traveling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel.

  • Page 16: Introducing Your Mobile Phone

    In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s The items supplied with your phone may vary layout, keys, display, and icons. 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 17: 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 Front camera Earpiece Rear camera lens for video Volume key lens calls Light sensor Memory card Battery cover...

  • Page 18: Keys

    Keys Function Function Volume Adjust the phone’s volume Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, retrieve recently Photo In Idle mode, open your Dial dialed, missed, or received album photos or videos numbers In Idle mode, turn on the In Menu mode, return to the Back camera (press and hold);...

  • Page 19: 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 Displays messages, EDGE network connected instructions, and...
  • Page 20 Icon Definition Icon Definition Voice call in progress New text message (SMS) Video call in progress New multimedia message (MMS) Alarm activated New email message Browsing the web New voice mail message Connected to secured web page New push message Roaming (outside of normal service New configuration message area)
  • Page 21 Icon Definition Configuration message full Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Driving profile activated Meeting profile activated Outdoor profile activated Offline profile activated Battery power level Current time...

  • Page 22: 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 23 To install the SIM or USIM card and battery, 2. Insert the SIM or USIM card. 1. Remove the battery cover. • Place the SIM or USIM card in the phone with the gold-colored contacts facing down. If the phone is on, press and hold [ ] to •...

  • Page 24: Charge The Battery

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

  • Page 25: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    3. When the battery is fully charged (the 1. Open the cover to the memory card slot on icon is no longer moving), unplug the travel the side of the phone. adapter from the power outlet. 2. Insert a memory card with the label side 4.

  • Page 26: 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 Switch to the offline profile the main features of your mobile phone.

  • Page 27: Access Menus

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

  • Page 28: Customize 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 29: Use Basic Call Functions

    4. Select a ringtone from the list and tap Use basic call functions 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 30: 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 31 Send an email Enter text 1. In Menu mode, tap Messages → Create With your phone’s touch screen, you can enter message → Email. text and create messages or notes. 2. Tap Tap to add recipient → Enter Change the text input method manually.
  • Page 32 Enter text using the keypad Mode Function 1. Change the text input method to Keypad. Tap the appropriate virtual key to Symbol 2. Tap the appropriate virtual key to enter text. select a symbol. • To change case or use numbers or symbols, tap Abc.

  • Page 33: Add And Find Contacts

    Enter text using the handwriting box2 Add and find contacts 1. Change the text input method to Learn the basics of using the phonebook Handwriting box 2. feature. 2. Write each character in the writing area at the bottom of the screen. Add a new contact To change case or use numbers or 1.

  • Page 34: Use Basic Camera Functions

    4. Press to take a photo. Once you have found a contact, you can: The photo is saved automatically. • call the contact by tapping • edit the contact information by tapping Edit View photos In Menu mode, tap My files → Images → My Use basic camera functions photos →...
  • Page 35 Capture videos Tag faces in your photos 1. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to Learn to tag faces in your photos and make landscape view. calls or send messages from photos. Before making calls or sending messages, you must 2. In Idle mode, press and hold to turn on create face tags.

  • Page 36: Listen To Music

    2. In Menu mode, tap Applications → FM • Download from the wireless web. p. 30 • Download from a PC with the optional radio. Samsung PC Studio. p. 36 • Receive via Bluetooth. p. 41...

  • Page 37: Browse The Web

    • Copy to your memory card. p. 36 Browse the web • Synchronize with Windows Media Player 11. Learn to access and bookmark your favorite p. 37 web pages. After transferring music files to your phone or memory card, Browse web pages 1.
  • Page 38 Icon Function Open a list of saved bookmarks Change the view mode Bookmark your favorite web pages 1. In Menu mode, tap Applications → Browser → Bookmarks. 2. Tap Add. 3. Enter a page title and a web address (URL). 4.

  • Page 39: 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 call, and use additional features of your mobile 1.
  • Page 40 Dial a second call Make a multiparty call (conference call) If your network supports this function, you can dial another number during a call: 1. Call the first party you want to add to the multiparty call. 1. Tap Hold to place the first call on hold. 2.

  • Page 41: 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. 26 2. Tap the down arrow next to the Contacts box and select Favourites. 1.

  • Page 42: Use Advanced Messaging Functions

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

  • Page 43: 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 44 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. Synchronize your phone with Create a playlist 1.
  • Page 45 Customize 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 46 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 47: 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 feature tools and additional applications.
  • Page 48 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 49: Activate And Send An Sos Message

    To use Remote SIM mode, start the Bluetooth 6. Select a phone number (if necessary). connection from a Bluetooth hands-free car kit. 7. Tap OK to save the recipients. 8. Tap Repeat and set the number of times to The Bluetooth hands-free car kit must be repeat the SOS message.

  • Page 50: View The Phone Display On A Tv

    3. Tap On to turn on the mobile tracker. Your files may not display correctly, due to 4. Tap Recipients to open the recipient list. differences in video systems or quality of the TV display. The Bluetooth stereo headset 5. Tap the recipient field. and zoom functions will not work in TV-out 6.

  • Page 51: Edit Images

    3. Control the playback using the following 4. Select a variation of the effect to apply and icons: tap Done. To apply a blur effect to a specific area of Icon Function an image, move or resize the rectangle and Pause playback tap Blur →...
  • Page 52 5. When you are finished with adjustment, tap Crop an image Files → Save as. 1. In Menu mode, tap My files → Images → My photos → a photo file. 6. Select a memory location (if necessary). 7. Enter a new file name for the image and tap 2.

  • Page 53: Print Images

    5. Tap Done. Print images 6. When you are finished adding visual Learn to print your image with an optional PC features, tap Files → Save as. data cable or the Bluetooth wireless feature. 7. Select a memory location (if necessary). To print an image using an optional PC data 8.

  • Page 54: Edit Videos

    Edit videos 8. Tap Trim. 9. When you are finished, tap More → Export Learn to edit video files and apply visual effects. → Video → Yes. To save the project for future use, tap More Trim any segment → Files → Save project. The project will be 1.
  • Page 55 3. Select an image or video category → an 6. Tap to play the video and tap Split point → Split to divide the file into two image or video → Add. clips. For an image, select the duration that the 7.

  • Page 56: Synchronize Data

    7. When you are finished, tap More → Export 12. Enter a new file name and tap Done. → Video → Yes. 13. To check the file, tap Yes (if necessary). To save the project for future use, tap More →...

  • Page 57: Use Rss Reader

    Start synchronization Read RSS feeds 1. In Menu mode, tap Applications → 1. In Menu mode, tap Applications → RSS Synchronise. reader. 2. Tap Update → a feed → Update → Yes. 2. Select a synchronization profile. 3. Select a feed category → an updated feed. 3.

  • Page 58: Use Java-Powered Games And Applications

    Use Java-powered games and 2. Tap More to access a list of various options and settings for your application. applications Learn to use games and applications powered Create and view world clocks by award-winning Java technology. Learn to view the time in another city and set Depending on the software of the phone, the world clocks to appear on your display.

  • Page 59: Set And Use Alarms

    After you have created a world clock, Stop an alarm 1. In Menu mode, tap Organiser → World When the alarm sounds, clock. • Drag the slider to Stop to stop an alarm 2. Tap Set as 2nd clock. without snooze. 3.

  • Page 60: Convert Currencies Or Measurements

    Convert currencies or Use the stopwatch measurements 1. In Menu mode, tap Applications → Stopwatch. 1. In Menu mode, tap Organiser → Convertor → a conversion type. 2. Tap Start to begin the stopwatch. 3. Tap Lap to record lap times. 2.

  • Page 61: Create A Text Memo

    Create a text memo Tool Function 1. In Menu mode, tap Organiser → Memo. Add a circle or rectangle; Change the line thickness; 2. Tap Create memo. Shape Change the line color; 3. Enter your memo text and tap Done. Select the color to fill the figure Create sketches...

  • Page 62: Manage Your Calendar

    5. When you are finished, tap File → Save as flash or Save as image. 6. Enter a file name and tap Done. Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events. Change the calendar view 1. In Menu mode, tap Organiser → Calendar.
  • Page 63 troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. While using your phone, the following Message Try this to solve the problem: messages may appear: When using the phone for the Message Try this to solve the problem: first time or when the PIN...
  • Page 64 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 65 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 66 index alarms calculator placing on hold, recently dialed, creating, see tools, calculator retrieving held calls, deactivating, viewing missed, calendar stopping, see tools, calendar clock battery see world clock calls charging, installing, advanced functions, conference calls low battery indicator, answering additional calls, see calls, multiparty Bluetooth answering,...
  • Page 67 countdown timer memo namecards see tools, countdown timer see text or voice memos offline profile display - viewing on TV, memory card phone lock editor messages photo browser see tools, video editor sending email, sending multimedia, photos headset sending text, capturing, viewing email, editing,...
  • Page 68 stopwatch calculator, web browser calendar, see tools, stopwatch adding bookmarks, convertor, launching homepage, countdown timer, synchronization RSS reader, widgets creating a profile, stopwatch, starting, video editor, Windows Media Player templates videos world clock inserting, capturing, creating, multimedia, editing, setting dual display, text, viewing, text...
  • Page 69 Health and safety information Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.
  • Page 70 SAR tests are conducted using standard operating The tests are performed in positions and locations positions specified by the FCC with the phone (e.g., at the ear and worn on the body) as required by transmitting at its highest certified power level in all the FCC for each model.
  • Page 71 For body worn operation, this model phone has been in any way. tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with a Samsung-supplied or approved • Use the battery only for its intended purpose. accessory designated for this product or when used •...
  • Page 72 • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and terminals may damage the battery or the object recharge your battery only with Samsung- causing the short-circuiting. approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, • Dispose used batteries in accordance with local disconnect it from the power source.
  • Page 73 Health and safety information safety to your wireless phone with one of the many • Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, hands-free accessories available today. place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan calls when your car •...
  • Page 74 Electronic devices • If you see a broken-down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a broken traffic signal, a minor traffic Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from accident where no one appears injured, or a radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain vehicle you know to be stolen, call roadside electronic equipment may not be shielded against the assistance or any other special non-emergency...
  • Page 75 Health and safety information Vehicles If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, switch off your phone immediately. RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor Hearing aids vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some representative regarding your vehicle.
  • Page 76 Potentially explosive environments Emergency calls Switch off your phone when in any area with a This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even connection in all conditions.
  • Page 77 Health and safety information If certain features are in use (call barring, for • For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember example), you may first need to deactivate those that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not features before you can make an emergency call.
  • Page 78 • Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories • Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or out of the reach of small children’s. strong detergents to clean the phone. Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and- •...
  • Page 79 Health and safety information Acknowledging Special Precautions reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to and the FCC and Industry Canada try to correct the interference by one or more of Notice the following measures: FCC Notice...
  • Page 80 Appendix A: CERTIFICATION Cautions INFORMATION (SAR) Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S authority to operate the equipment. REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.
  • Page 81 FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is Body-worn operations are restricted to Samsung- determined at the highest certified power level, the supplied, approved or none Samsung designated...
  • Page 82 Appendix B: Guide to Safe and responsibility. A wireless phone can be an invaluable tool, but good judgment must be exercised at all times Responsible Wireless Phone Use while driving a motor vehicle whether on the phone or Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association not.
  • Page 83 Health and safety information Wireless Phone “Safety Tips” 3. Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Make sure you place your wireless phone within Below are safety tips to follow while driving and using easy reach and where you can grab it without a wireless phone which should be easy to remember: removing your eyes from the road.
  • Page 84 6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, other local emergency number in the case of fire, place calls when you are not moving or before traffic accident, road hazard or medical pulling into traffic. Try to plan your calls before you emergency.
  • Page 85 Health and safety information Appendix C: Consumer Update on you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or other special non-emergency wireless number. Wireless Phones Careless, distracted individuals and people driving U.S. Food and Drug Administration irresponsibly represent a hazard to everyone on the 1.
  • Page 86 thus produce RF exposures well within the FCC’s 3. What is FDA’s role concerning the safety of wireless compliance limits. phones? 2. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation emitting consumer products such as wireless The available scientific evidence does not show that phones before they can be sold, as it does with new any health problems are associated with using...
  • Page 87 Health and safety information • Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes phones with the Federal Communications any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in the for device function; and United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure.
  • Page 88 FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health 5. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to Organization International Electromagnetic Fields radio frequency energy from my wireless phone? (EMF) Project since its inception in 1996. An influential If there is a risk from these products—and at this point result of this work has been the development of a we do not know that there is—it is probably very...
  • Page 89 Health and safety information use measures like those described above to reduce precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence your RF exposure from wireless phone use. that any health hazard exists. 6. What about children using wireless phones? 7. Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions? The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones, including children and...
  • Page 90 8. Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can the head from RF radiation work? interact with some electronic devices. For this reason, FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to...
  • Page 91 Health and safety information same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day. 2000. These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones, so we don’t FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones know with certainty what the results of such studies for possible interactions with other medical devices.
  • Page 92 are needed. Lifetime animal exposure studies could be FCC RF Safety Program: completed in a few years. However, very large http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/ numbers of animals would be needed to provide Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if one http://www.epa.gov/radiation/ exists.

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