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* Depending on the software installed or your service provider, some of the descriptions in this manual may not match from your phone. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this manual.
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.
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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.
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 features.
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• Bluetooth Connect to a headset or hands-free kit using wireless Bluetooth technology. • Get Personal with Photo Caller ID See who’s calling you with their very own photo displays. • Name Card Create name cards with your number and profile. Whenever introducing yourself to others, use this convenient electronic name card.
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...
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Menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 Games & mores p.32 2 Phonebook p.33 1 Search contact p.33 2 Add contact p.34 3 Call log p.35 4 Groups p.37 5 My contact details p.37 6 Copy all p.38 7 Service number* p.38...
PC Link CD 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. Your phone Buttons, features, and locations...
Get started First steps to operating your phone 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 card.
Get started When the phone is completely charged (green charger LED), unplug the charger from the power outlet. Remove the charger from the phone. Low battery indicator When the battery is low: • a warning tone sounds, • the battery low message displays, and •...
Keys and display Key(s) Description Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display. In Idle mode, access menu options directly. p. 76 In Menu mode, select a highlighted menu option and scroll through the menu options: • Press this key to select an option ( •...
Get started Key(s) Description Hold down to open the application switch window to access Call, Messages, and Browser without exiting the current (on the right) application. Make a video call. (on the right) Display Layout The display has three areas. Menu Contacts Icons...
Icons Message type (continued) • Text message • Multimedia message • E-mail message • Voicemail message • Configuration message • Wap message Profile setting • No icon Normal • Silent • • Meeting • Outdoor Battery power level * The icons shown on the display may vary, depending on your country or service provider.
Get started Select an 1. Press the appropriate soft key. option 2. Press next or previous option. 3. Press <Select> or confirm the function displayed or option highlighted. 4. To exit, choose either of the following methods: • Press <Back> to move up one level.
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To change the ringer for video calls Call ringer melody 1. Access Assign ringtone. (continued) 2. Select the V-call ringtone line. 3. Select a ringer melody. 4. Press <Options> and select Save. You can set a wallpaper for the idle Idle mode screen using various pictures.
Get started 4. Enter the new password again Phone lock and press <Confirm>. (continued) 5. Select Phone lock. 6. Select Enable. 7. Enter the password and press <Confirm>. Make/Answer calls To make a voice call Make a call 1. Enter an area code and phone number.
Step outside the phone Begin with your camera, music, games, and other special features Use camera 1. In Idle mode, rotate the Take a photo phone’s screen. 2. Rotate the camera lens, aim it at the subject, and adjust the image.
Step outside the phone Play media files Use these methods: Copy media • Download from the wireless files to the p. 42 phone • Download from a computer using EasyStudio II EasyStudio User’s Guide • Receive by MMS or e-mail p.
Play games 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Select a game and select Games & mores → PocketStar, Bobby Carrot, or Freekick. 2. For PocketStar or Freekick, press any key to launch the game. For Bobby Carrot, press the left soft key. Select NEW GAME →...
Step outside the phone Use Phonebook To the phone’s memory Add an entry 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number. 2. Press <Options> and select Save to contacts → Phone → New → a number type. 3. Specify the contact information: First name, Last name, Mobile, Home, Office, Fax, Etc., E-mail, Group,...
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Create and and select Phonebook → My send a name contact details. card 2. Specify your contact information. 3. Press to save the name card. 4. To send the name card to other people, access the My contacts details menu again.
Step outside the phone 5. Select Text. Send a 6. Enter the message text and multimedia press message (MMS) 7. Press <Options> and select (continued) Send. 8. Enter destination numbers or e-mail addresses. 9. Press 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Send an e-mail and select Messages →...
When a notification appears: View a multimedia 1. Press <View>. message 2. Press <Options> and select Retrieve. 3. Select a message from the Inbox. From the Inbox: 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → Inbox. 2. Select a multimedia message. 1.
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Step outside the phone 1. Put on the headset. Transfer the 2. Press <Options> and select call to a Switch to headset. Bluetooth headset You can talk to the other person via the headset.
Enter text ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol mode You can enter text for some features such as messaging, 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 field.
Enter text Tips for using T9 mode • Press [1] to enter periods or apostrophes automatically. • Press [ ] to insert a space. • Press to move the cursor. • Press [C] to delete characters one by one. Press and hold [C] to clear the display.
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 Then, enter the next letter. • Press [ ] to insert a space.
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.
Answering a call When you receive an incoming call, the phone rings and displays the incoming call image. Press [ ] or <Accept> to answer the call. Tips for answering a call • When Any key answer in the Phone settings menu is active, you can press any key to answer a call, except for [ ] and <Reject>.
Call functions Placing a call on hold/Retrieving Press <Hold> or <Unhold> to place the call on hold or retrieve the call. Making a second call You can make another call if your network supports it. 1. Press <Hold> to put the call on hold. 2.
Press <Options> and select Switch to headset or Switch to phone. Switching off the microphone You can temporarily switch off your phone’s microphone so that the person on the phone cannot hear you. Press <Options> and select Mute or Unmute. Muting or sending key tones You can turn the key tones off or on.
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Call functions Using SIM services The Special menu is available if you use a SIM card in your phone. A SIM card provides services such as news, weather, sports, entertainment, and location services. For details, see your SIM card instructions or contact your service provider.
Using the video call feature In a 3G (UMTS) service area, your phone can make or receive a video call which allows you to see another person on the screen during a conversation. The other person’s phone must support the video call feature. Making a video call 1.
Menu functions Menu functions All menu options listed Games & mores (Menu 1) Use this menu to download Java games and play them. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Games & mores. Downloading new games To download new games, select t-games.
During a game, press the left soft key to access the game options. Playing Freekick 1. From the Games & mores menu, select Freekick. 2. Press any key. 3. Select Game the game mode you want → team a player. →...
Menu functions Ringtone: assign a unique ringer melody to alert you to a call from the number. Msg. alert tone: select a melody or tone to be used when you receive incoming messages from the number. • Add to speed dial: set the number as a speed dial number.
• Special options: assign an image as a caller ID image, or unique ringer melody for calls or incoming messages to alert you. • Mark video call/Unmark video call: set the number as the video call number. Storing a number on the SIM card 1.
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Menu functions Dialled calls (Menu 2.3.3) This menu displays the most recent calls you have dialled. Current contacts (Menu 2.3.4) This menu displays all of contacts you have dialled, received, or missed. Data counter (Menu 2.3.5) Use this menu to view the amount of sent or received data and the total length of your data calls.
To reset a counter or all of counters, press <Options> and select Reset or Reset all. Groups (Menu 2.4) Use this menu to organise your contacts in Phonebook in caller groups. Creating a new caller group 1. Press <Options> and select Add group. 2.
Menu functions Copy all (Menu 2.6) Use this menu to copy all of the contacts stored on the SIM card to the phone’s memory, or vice versa. Service number (Menu 2.7) This menu is available if your SIM card supports Service Dialling Numbers (SDN).
Save new contacts to (Menu 2.8.3) Use this menu to select a default memory location to save contacts. If you select Ask each time, the phone will ask you to select a memory location when saving a number. View contacts in (Menu 2.8.4) Use this menu to select a default memory location to retrieve the contacts you have stored in Phonebook.
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Menu functions 2. Select either of the following options: • Folder: add all of the files in a media folder to the play list. • Files: add files to the play list. 3. If you selected Files, check the files you want and press <Add>.
Shuffle: select a playing order. Volume: select a volume level. Using play list options From the play list, press <Options> to access the following options: • Play: play the currently selected file. • Add: add files or a folder to the play list. •...
Menu functions Browser (Menu 4) The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) browser on your phone allows you to access the wireless web. Using the WAP browser, you can access updated information and a wide variety of media contents, such as wallpapers, ring tones, and music files. To access this menu, press <Menu>...
• Bookmarks: add the current page to your bookmark list and view the bookmark list. • History: show URLs previously visited. • Send URL: send the URL as a text message. • Save: save the image of the current page or web page.
Menu functions Using bookmark options From the bookmark screen, press <Options> to access the following options: • Go to: access the website. • Go to homepage: go to the homepage. • Enter URL: enter a URL address manually. • Add bookmark: add a new bookmark item. •...
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Text message (Menu 5.1.1) You can send or receive text messages using Short Message Service (SMS). The maximum number of characters allowed in a short message varies by your service provider. If your message exceeds the maximum number of characters, the phone will split the message. 1.
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Menu functions • Insert text template: retrieve a message template. • Text on top: display the message text in the beginning of the message on the recipient’s message screen. • Image on top: display the attached image to the message in the beginning of the message on the recipient’s message screen.
4. Press <Options> to access the following options: • Add/Add file(s): add media files, contacts, or calendar memo. Depending on the file type or DRM (Digital Rights Management) system, some files may not be able to be forwarded. • Attached file list: show the attached items. •...
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Menu functions Viewing a message in Inbox On the message list, the following icons are available: • • • MMS notification; indicates that the message is being retrieved. • WAP push messages/OTA messages • CB messages • According to the DRM (Digital Rights Management) system, messages having web content may not be able to be forwarded.
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• Forward: forward the message. • Save contact to: extract phone numbers from the message and save them in Phonebook. • Move to SIM/phone: move the message between the phone’s memory and the SIM card. • Delete: delete the message. MMS notifications/messages •...
Menu functions • Save contact to: extract URLs, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message and save them in Phonebook. • Save: save the message to the phone’s memory. • Delete: delete the message. E-mail inbox (Menu 5.3) This folder stores e-mails that you have received. Viewing received e-mails 1.
• Retrieve: retrieve the body of the e-mail from the e-mail server. • Reply: send a reply to the sender by MMS or e-mail. • Reply to all: send a reply to all of the recipients. • Forward: forward the e-mail. •...
Menu functions • Move to SIM/phone: move the message between the phone’s memory and the SIM card. • Delete: delete the message or all messages. • Details: access information about the e-mail or MMS message. Voice mail (Menu 5.6) Use this menu to access your voice mailbox, if your network supports this service.
Message settings (Menu 5.9) Use this menu to set up various options for using messaging service. (Menu 5.9.1) You can configure default SMS settings. • Settings x: set the following properties in a profile: Centre address: store or change the number of your message centre.
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Menu functions Delivery time: set a time delay before messages are sent. Delivery report: set the network to inform you when your message has been delivered. Read report: determine whether or not the phone sends a read-report request to the message’s recipients.
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Font colour: select a font colour. Font style: select a font style. Background colour: select a background colour. E-mail (Menu 5.9.3) You can configure default e-mail settings. You cannot change e-mail profile settings while an e-mail is being sent or retrieved. •...
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Menu functions Account name: enter a name for the currently selected account. SMTP server: set the outgoing e-mail server address. Retrieve server type: select the protocol for the incoming e-mail server. The remaining options depend on the protocol type setting. Retrieve server: set the POP3 or IMP4 server address.
Broadcast (Menu 5.9.6) You can change the settings for receiving CB messages. The following options are available: Receive: select the reception of CB messages. Channel list: indicate the channels from which you wish to receive CB messages. Please contact your service provider for further details.
Menu functions Using the image options While viewing the image list or an image, press <Options> to access the following options: • View: open the selected image. • Send: send the image via MMS. • Set as: set the image as your wallpaper or as a caller ID image for a Phonebook entry.
• Delete: delete the video clip or all of video clips. • Rename: change the name of the video clip. • Lock: prevent the image from being deleted. • Create folder: add a new folder. • Details: access information about the video clip. •...
Menu functions • Open play list: show the play list. • Details: access information about the ringtone. • Player settings: change the default settings for playing files. Repeat: select a repeat mode. Shuffle: select a playing order. Volume: select a volume level. Downloading ringtones 1.
Memory status You can check the total amount of memory for media items and the amount of memory currently in use in each media box. Organiser & Tools (Menu 7) The Organiser & Tools feature enables you to use various applications, alarms, and calendar. To access this menu, press <Menu>...
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Menu functions keys Function Skips to the next file. Skips forward in a file when held down. Adjusts the volume. Using voice memo options From the Voice recorder screen, press <Options> to access the following options: • Record: record a new voice memo. •...
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Changing the PIM sync options From the PIM Sync screen, press <Options> to access the following options: • Start sync: start a synchronisation by the currently selected profile. • View result: show the result of the last synchronisation. • New sync profile: create a new profile. •...
Menu functions From the Convert screen, press <Options> to access the following options: • Clear: clear the current values. • Reverse: reverse the conversion. • Currency rates: display the currency rates list. World clock (Menu 7.1.5) Use this menu to set your local time zone and find out what time it is in another part of the world.
Stopping an alarm When the alarm sounds, choose either of the following options to stop the alarm: • Press <OK>. • Press <Snooze> or any key to stop the wake-up alarm for 6 minutes. You can do this a maximum of 5 times.
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Menu functions • Start date and End date: enter the starting and ending dates for the event. • Location: enter information about the event location. • Alarm: set an alarm for the event. before: set the time for the alarm. •...
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Entering a memo 1. Press <Options> and select Add new 2. Enter the memo text and press 3. Enter the date and press <Save>. Viewing an event Square brackets on a calendar date indicate the following type of events scheduled for that day: •...
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Menu functions Schedule (Menu 7.3.4) This menu displays the scheduled events. If you have set the Repeat and Alarm options, the display. Select an event to view its details. Anniversary (Menu 7.3.5) This menu displays anniversaries you have created. If you have set the Repeat and Alarm options, the icons display.
Sim Tool Kit (Menu 7.4) This menu is available if you use a SIM AT card that provides additional services, such as news, weather, sports, entertainment, and location services. Available services may vary, depending on your service provider’s plans. For details, see your SIM card instructions or contact your service provider.
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Menu functions 2. Adjust the image by rotating the camera lens and aim it at the subject, as shown. • Press the left soft key to use the camera options. See the next section. • Use the keypad to change the camera settings or switch to other modes.
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• Frames: apply a decorative frame. • Flash: use one of the following flash options: Off: turn off the flash. Shooting only: turn the flash on for the current shot. After you take a photo, the flash turns off. Permanent: use the flash when you take a photo. •...
Menu functions Function Changes the colour tone or applies a special effect to the photo. Selects a decorative frame. Sets the timer. Shows the photos stored in the Photos folder. changes the flash setting. Changes the preview mode. Using photo options After saving a photo, press the left soft key to access the following options: •...
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4. When you have finished, press the right soft key. The video automatically saves in the Videos folder. 5. To Press play back the video clip return to Record mode the right soft key. use the video options the left soft key. delete the video clip [C].
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Menu functions • Short cuts: display the functions of the keys you can use. Using the keypad in Record mode You can use the keypad to customise your camera settings in Record mode: Function Flips the image vertically. Shows the mirror image. Adjusts the image brightness.
Settings (Menu 9) Use this menu to customise your phone settings. You can also reset the settings to their default values. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Settings. Phone settings (Menu 9.1) Many different features of your phone’s system can be customised to suit your preferences.
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Menu functions Call connect tone: cause the phone to beep when it connected to the system. Call end tone: cause the phone to beep when the other person ends a call. Power on: cause the phone to beep when you turn on the phone.
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• Remove all: deactivate all of the shortcut assignments. Time & Date (Menu 9.1.5) Use this menu to change the time and date displayed on your phone. Before setting the time and date, specify your time zone in the World clock menu. p.
Menu functions Display settings (Menu 9.2) Use this menu to change settings for the display. Greeting message (Menu 9.2.1) Use this menu to enter the greeting that is displayed briefly when the phone is switched on. Wallpaper (Menu 9.2.2) You can change the background image that is displayed in Idle mode.
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• By network: use the default setting provided by the network. • Send: send your number each time you make a call. • Hide: ensure your number does not display on the other person’s phone. Diverts (Menu 9.4.2) This network service reroutes incoming calls to a different phone number that you specify.
Menu functions • Incoming calls when roaming: prohibit incoming calls when you use your phone outside of your home country. • Cancel all: cancel all of call barring settings, allowing calls to be sent and received normally. 3. Enter the call barring password supplied by your service provider.
Connectivity (Menu 9.6) Use this menu to set options for connection available on your phone. Bluetooth (Menu 9.6.1) Using Bluetooth, you can converse with the person on the phone without having to hold the phone to ear using an optional Bluetooth headset or Bluetooth-enabled hands-free kit.
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Converse with the person on the phone using a Blutooth headset You can purchase an optional Bluetooth headset or handsfree at Samsung dealer. 1. During a call, put on an optional headset. 2. Press <Options> and select Switch to headset.
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• Manual: select the network you want. Network mode (Menu 9.6.3) The Network mode feature enables you to select the network you use. • Automatic: the phone scans for available networks. • GSM: The phone operates in GSM network. • UMTS: The phone operates UMTS (3G) network.
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Menu functions Static IP: specify if you want to manually enter an IP address; see the Local phone IP option. If you want the IP address to be automatically assigned by the server, remove the check mark. Local phone IP: enter the IP address obtained from the network operator, if you checked the Static IP option.
Security (Menu 9.7) Use this menu to protect the phone against unauthorised use by managing the several access codes of your phone and SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN/PIN2 three times in succession, the SIM card is blocked. To unblock it, you need to enter your PUK/PUK2 (Personal Unblocking Key).
Solve problems Privacy lock (Menu 9.7.6) Use this menu to lock your messages and media contents. 1. Press to check the item(s) to lock. 2. Press <Save> to lock the marked items. 3. Enter the phone password and press <Confirm>. To access a locked item, you need to enter the phone password.
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lock “PUK ” • The PIN code was entered incorrectly three times in succession, and the phone is now blocked. Enter the PUK supplied by your service provider. “No Service,” “Network Failure,” or “Not Done” displays • The network connection has been lost. You may be in a weak signal area.
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.
If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. • 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.
Health and safety information • Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places because the capacity and lifetime of the battery will be reduced. Try to keep the battery at room temperature. A phone with a hot or cold battery may not work temporarily, even when the battery is fully charged.
Electronic devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker.
Health and safety information Potentially explosive environments Switch off your phone when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised to switch off the phone while at a refuelling point (service station).
Other important safety information • Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device. • Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.
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Health and safety information • Do not drop, knock, or shake the phone. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards. • Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the phone. Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and-water solution.
Index Call records ABC mode, text input • 24 Call time • 36 Alarm • 64 Caller group Answering call • 27 second call • 28 Caller ID • 78 Anykey answer • 77 Calls Auto redial • 80 Backlight time, set • 78 Barring, calls •...
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