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  • Page 1 SGH-F278 user manual 2008. 05. 21...
  • 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 This user manual has been specially designed to Caution—situations that could cause guide you through the functions and features of your damage to your phone or other 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 step; comprise this device are the property of their for example: Press <Menu> → respective owners: Messages → Create new message ®...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    safety and usage information Safety warnings .......... 2 contents Safety precautions ........4 Important usage information ....... 7 introducing your mobile phone Unpack ............. 11 Phone layout ..........12 Keys ............13 Display ............14 Icons ............14 assembling and preparing your mobile phone Install the SIM card and battery ....
  • Page 5 using basic functions using tools and applications Turn your phone on and off ....... 20 Use the Bluetooth wireless feature .... 41 Access menus .......... 21 Activate and send an SOS message ..42 Customise your phone ......22 Record and play voice memos ....43 Use basic call functions ......
  • Page 6 Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Health and Certification Information (SAR) Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and safety receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the exposure limits for radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications information Commission (FCC) of the U.S.
  • Page 7 The exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless levels so as to use only the power required to reach mobile phones employs a unit of measurement the network. In general, the closer you are to a known as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The wireless base station antenna, the lower the power SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF output.
  • Page 8 FCC RF exposure guidelines values for typical or maximum SAR for a particular phone. Additional product specific SAR information whenused with a Samsung accessory designated can also be obtained at www.fcc.gov/cgb/sar. this product or when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the body.
  • Page 9 Consumer Information on Wireless UL Certified Travel Adapter Phones The Travel Adaptor for this phone has met applicable UL safety requirements. Please adhere to the The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) following safety instructions per UL has published a series of Questions and guidelines.FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE Answers for consumers relating to radio INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO...
  • Page 10 Do wireless phones pose a health were developed with the advice of FDA and other hazard? federal health and safety agencies. When the phone is located at greater distances from the user, the The available scientific evidence does not show that exposure to RF is drastically lower because a any health problems are associated with using person's RF exposure decreases rapidly with...
  • Page 11 What is FDA's role concerning the “Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any safety of wireless phones? 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 products such as “Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones wireless phones before they can be sold, as it does...
  • Page 12 What are the results of the research The National Institutes of Health participates in some done already? interagency working group activities, as well. The research done thus far has produced conflicting FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless results, and many studies have suffered from flaws phones with the Federal Communications in their research methods.
  • Page 13 What research is needed to decide so we don't know with certainty what the results of whether RF exposure from wireless such studies mean for human health. phones poses a health risk? Three large epidemiology studies have been A combination of laboratory studies and published since December 2000.
  • Page 14 Many factors affect this measurement, such as the has also helped develop a series of public angle at which the phone is held, or which model of information documents on EMF issues. phone is used. FDA and Cellular Telecommunications & Internet What is FDA doing to find out more Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative about the possible health effects of...
  • Page 15 What steps can I take to reduce my Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate exposure to radio frequency energy that wireless phones are harmful. But if you from my wireless phone? are concerned about the RF exposure from these products, you can use measures like If there is a risk from these products - and at this those described above to reduce your RF point we do not know that there is - it is probably...
  • Page 16 What about children using wireless recommendation to limit wireless phone use by phones? children was strictly precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists. The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones, including children and teenagers.
  • Page 17 Do hands-free kits for wireless phones Do wireless phone accessories that reduce risks from exposure to RF claim to shield the head from RF emissions? radiation work? Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to believe that hands-free kits reduce risks.
  • Page 18 What about wireless phone wireless phones so that no interference occurs interference with medical equipment? when a person uses a compatible phone and a compatible hearing aid at the same time. This Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000. can interact with some electronic devices.
  • Page 19 Road Safety • Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA): Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/ communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. radiofrequencyradiation/index.html But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user •...
  • Page 20 phone with one of the many hands free book takes attention away from your accessories available today. primary responsibility, driving safely. 3. Position your wireless phone within easy 6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if reach. Be able to access your wireless possible, place calls when you are not phone without removing your eyes from moving or before pulling into traffic.
  • Page 21 number in the case of fire, traffic accident “The wireless industry reminds you to or medical emergencies. Remember, it is use your phone safely when driving.” a free call on your wireless phone! For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE, 9. Use your wireless phone to help others in or visit our web-site www.wow-com.com emergencies.
  • Page 22 Operating Environment Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your phone off Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may radio frequency (RF) signals.
  • Page 23 Persons with pacemakers: Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones • should always keep the phone more than 15 cm When some mobile phones are used near some (6 inches) from their pacemaker when hearing devices (hearing aids and the phone is switched on. cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, •...
  • Page 24 have the rating on their box or a label on the box. T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to be more usable with a The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary hearing device°Øs telecoil (°×T Switch°± or depending on the user’s hearing °×Telephone Switch°±) than unrated phones.
  • Page 25 Posted Facilities facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care Switch your phone off in any facility where posted facilities may be using equipment that could be notices require you to do so. sensitive to external RF energy.
  • Page 26 below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage be possible on all wireless phone networks or when facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas certain network services and/or phone features are (such as propane or butane), areas where the air in use. Check with local service providers. contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust To make an emergency call: or metal powders, and any other area where you...
  • Page 27 FCC Notice and Cautions possible. Remember that your phone may be the only means of communication at the scene of an accident; do not cut off the call until given FCC Notice permission to do so. • This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Restricting Children's access to your Rules.

  • Page 28: Safety And Usage Information

    However, there is no guarantee that interference will not The phone may cause TV or radio interference if occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause used in close proximity to receiving equipment. The harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the FCC can require you to stop using the phone if such user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one...
  • Page 29 Other Important Safety Cautions Information Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not expressly approved by Samsung, will void the • Only qualified personnel should service user’s authority to operate the equipment. the phone or install the phone in a vehicle.

  • Page 30: Safety Precautions

    Product Performance wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Getting the Most Out of Your Signal If wireless equipment is improperly Reception installed and the air bag inflates, serious The quality of each call you make or receive injury could result.
  • Page 31 service availability or you can check it • Try not to hold, bend or twist the phone's yourself by pressing any key. antenna. • Don't use the phone if the antenna is Anytime the Power Save feature is activated, damaged. a message displays on the screen.
  • Page 32 Availability of Various Features/ Battery Standby and Talk Time Ring Tones Standby and talk times will vary depending Many services and features are network on phone usage patterns and conditions. dependent and may require additional Battery power consumption depends on subscription and/or usage charges.

  • Page 33: Important Usage Information

    • Use the battery only for its intended • Use only Samsung-approved batteries purpose. and recharge your battery only with • If you use the phone near the network's Samsung-approved chargers. When a base station, it uses less power;...
  • Page 34 Always try to keep the battery at room safe disposal options for Li-Ion batteries, temperature. A phone with a hot or cold contact your nearest Samsung authorized battery may temporarily not work, even service center. Always recycle. Do not when the battery is fully charged. Li-ion dispose of batteries in a fire.
  • Page 35 • Do not use the phone with a wet hand. • Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning Doing so may cause an electric shock to solvents or strong detergents to clean the you or damage to the phone. phone. Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and-water •...
  • Page 36 • If your phone has a flash or light, do not use it too close to the eyes of people or animals. This may cause damage to their eyes. • Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas or modified accessories may damage the phone and violate regulations governing radio devices.

  • Page 37: 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 manufacture’s warranty.

  • Page 38: Phone Layout

    Phone layout The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: The front of your phone includes the following keys Headset Jack* and features: Speaker Camera lens Earpiece Speaker Multifunction jack** Display Battery cover Speaker Confirm key Camera key 4-way navigation key Right softkey Left softkey...

  • Page 39: Keys

    Keys Function Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, Function Dial retrieve recently dialled, missed, or Perform actions indicated at the received numbers Softkeys bottom of the display Delete characters or items in an Delete In Idle mode, access My Menu mode application 4-way (up) or user-defined menus (left/right/...

  • Page 40: Display

    Icons Function Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Volume Adjust the phone’s volume Icon Definition In Idle mode, turn on the camera Signal strength Camera (press and hold); In Camera mode, GPRS network status take a photo or record a video •...
  • Page 41 Icon Definition Icon Definition Call diverting activated Silent profile activated Roaming (outside of normal service area) Driving profile activated Browsing the web Meeting profile activated In Home Zone service area Outdoor profile activated In Office Zone service area Offline profile activated Bluetooth activated New text message (SMS) Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset...

  • Page 42: Assembling And Preparing Your Mobile

    Install the SIM card and battery assembling and When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card, with subscription details, such as your personal preparing your identification number (PIN) and optional services. To install the SIM card and battery, mobile phone 1.
  • Page 43 2. Insert the SIM card. 3. Insert the battery. Place the SIM card in the phone with the gold- 4. Replace the battery cover. coloured contacts facing down.

  • Page 44: Charge The Battery

    Charge the battery Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the phone. Any Before using the phone for the first time, you must damages by misuse are not covered by the charge the battery. warranty. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side of the phone.

  • Page 45: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    About the low battery indicator 2. Insert a memory card with the label side facing When your battery is low, the phone will emit a warning tone and a low battery message. The battery icon will also be empty and blinking. If the battery level becomes too low, the phone will automatically power off.

  • Page 46: Using Basic Functions

    Turn your phone on and off using basic To turn your phone on, 1. Slide open the phone. functions 2. Press and hold [ 3. Enter your PIN and press <Confirm> (if necessary). Learn how to perform basic operations and use the 4.

  • Page 47: Access Menus

    To switch to the Offline profile, press <Menu> → Use My Menu mode Settings → Phone settings → Phone profiles → Use My Menu mode to easily access your favourite Offline. menus. Follow all posted warnings and directions from 1. In Idle mode, scroll up. official personnel when in areas where wireless devices are prohibited.

  • Page 48: Customise Your Phone

    4. Select a ringtone category → a ringtone. Customise your phone 5. Press <Options> → Save profile. Get more from your phone by customising it to To switch to another profile, select it from the list. match your preferences. Select a wallpaper (Idle mode) Adjust the volume of the key tones 1.

  • Page 49: Use Basic Call Functions

    Set menu shortcuts Use basic call functions 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call Phone settings → Shortcuts. functions. 2. Select a key to use as a shortcut. Make a call 3.
  • Page 50 Make an IP call Use the speakerphone feature 1. During a call, press the Confirm key → <Yes> to 1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and a phone number. activate the speaker. 2. Press <Options> → IP call. 2.

  • Page 51: Send And View Messages

    Send and view messages Send a multimedia message 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → Learn to send or view text (SMS), multimedia (MMS), Create new message → Multimedia message. or email messages. 2. Select Subject. Send a text message 3.
  • Page 52 Send an email Enter text 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → When entering text, you can change the text input Create new message → Email. mode: 2. Select Subject. • Press [ ] to change the text input mode. 3.
  • Page 53 Mode Function Mode Function 1. Press [1] through [5] to enter strokes. 1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric Press [6] when you are unsure which keys to enter an entire word. stroke to enter. This will insert a 2. When the word displays correctly, press placeholder.

  • Page 54: Add And Find Contacts

    View an email 3. Select a number type (if necessary). 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → 4. Enter contact information. My messages → Email inbox → Check new 5. Press <Options> → Save, or <Save> to add mail.

  • Page 55: Use Basic Camera Functions

    Use basic camera functions View photos In Idle mode, press <Menu> → My files → Images Learn the basics to capture and view photos and → My photos → a photo file. videos. Capture videos Capture photos 1. In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key to 1.

  • Page 56: Listen To Music

    • Download from the wireless web. Browse the You can also press [FM] in Idle mode, or slide down the front part of your phone and select FM • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung radio. PC Studio. p. 37...

  • Page 57: Use The Multimedia Launcher

    • Receive via Bluetooth. p. 42 Function • Copy to your memory card. p. 38 • Left: Restart playback; Skip backward (press within 3 • Synchronise with Windows Media Player 11. seconds); Scan backward in a file p. 38 (press and hold) After transferring music files to your phone or Navigation •...

  • Page 58: Browse The Web

    Browse the web Bookmark your favourite web pages 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Browser → Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web Bookmarks. pages. 2. Select an empty location. Browse web pages 3. Enter a page title and a web address (URL). 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 call, Learn how to perform advanced operations and use 1.
  • Page 60 Hold a call or retrieve a held call Answer a second call Press <Hold> to place a call on hold or press If your network supports this function, you can <Retrieve> to retrieve a held call. answer a second incoming call: 1.

  • Page 61: Use Advanced Phonebook Functions

    4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add more parties (if Use advanced Phonebook functions necessary). Learn to create namecards, set speed dial numbers, 5. To end the multiparty call, press [ and create groups of contacts. Call an international number Create a namecard 1.

  • Page 62: Use Advanced Messaging Functions

    3. Select a contact → a number (if necessary) to 5. To set a group ringtone, scroll down and press the Confirm key → a ringtone category → a assign to the number. ringtone. The contact is saved to the speed dial number. 6.

  • Page 63: Use Advanced Music Functions

    1. To start a new message, press <Menu> → Messages → Create new message → Text Copy music files via Samsung PC Studio message. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → 2. Press <Options> → Insert → Text template →...
  • Page 64 3. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the Synchronise your phone with Windows PC to the phone. Media Player Refer to Samsung PC Studio help for more 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → information. Phone settings → PC connections → Media player.
  • Page 65 Create a playlist 3. Adjust the settings to customise your music player. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Music → 4. Press <Save>. Playlists. 2. Press <Options> → Create playlist. Store radio stations automatically 3. Enter a title for your new playlist and press the 1.
  • 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 Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Music recognition → Music recognition. Your phone connects to the server. 2.

  • Page 67: Using Tools And Applications

    Use the Bluetooth wireless feature using tools and Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other wireless devices for exchanging data and using hands-free features. applications Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools Bluetooth →...

  • Page 68: Activate And Send An Sos Message

    3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or 2. Press <Yes> to confirm that you are willing to the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, receive data from the device (if necessary). and press <OK>. When the owner of the other device enters the Activate and send an SOS message same code or accepts the connection, pairing is When you have an emergency, you can send an...

  • Page 69: Record And Play Voice Memos

    8. Scroll down and set the number of times to 2. Press the Confirm key to start recording. repeat the SOS message. 3. Speak your memo into the microphone. 9. Scroll down and edit the SOS message (if 4. When you are finished speaking, scroll down. necessary).

  • Page 70: Use Java-Powered Games And Applications

    Use Java-powered games and Available games may vary, depending on your service provider or region. Game controls and applications options may vary. Learn to use games and applications powered by Launch applications award-winning Java technology. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Download games or applications Java world →...
  • Page 71 5. Press <Options> → Adjust → an adjustment 3. Select an image or take a new photo. option (brightness, contrast, or colour). 4. Press <Load> or < >. 6. Using the navigation key, adjust the image as 5. Press <Options> → Effects → an effect option. desired and press <Done>.

  • Page 72: Create And View World Clocks

    6. Using the navigation key, adjust the image as 7. Press <Select>. desired and press <Done>. 8. Using the navigation key, relocate the visual 7. Press <Options> → Save as → <Yes>. feature (if necessary). 8. Enter a new file name for the image and press 9.

  • Page 73: Set And Use Alarms

    3. Press <Options> → Display settings. 4. Scroll down to the bottom clock. 5. Scroll left or right to a time zone. 4. Scroll left or right to a clock type. 6. Press <Options> → Save to create your world 5.

  • Page 74: Use The Calculator

    Stop an alarm Use the calculator When the alarm sounds, 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Calculator. • Press any key to stop an alarm without snooze. • Press <Confirm> or the Confirm key to stop an 2.

  • Page 75: Set A Countdown Timer

    Set a countdown timer Use the stopwatch 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Timer. Stopwatch. 2. Press <Set>. 2. Press the Confirm key to begin and record lap times.

  • Page 76: Manage Your Calendar

    Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events. Change the calendar view 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Calendar. 2. Press <Options> → View by → Day or Week. Create an event 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Calendar. 2.
  • Page 77 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, the following Message Try this to solve the problem: messages may appear: When using the phone for the first time or when the PIN requirement is Message Try this to solve the problem:...
  • Page 78 Your phone displays “No network”, “Network Another caller cannot reach you. unavailable”, or “Not done.” • Ensure that your phone is turned on. • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular reception, you may lose reception.
  • Page 79 The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes. The battery does not charge properly or sometimes the phone turns itself off. Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to continue using the phone. • The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold-coloured contacts with a clean, soft cloth The audio quality of the call is poor.
  • Page 80 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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