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  • Page 1: User Manual

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  • Page 2: Using This Manual

    Using this manual This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your mobile phone. To get started quickly, refer to "Introducing your mobile phone," "Assembling and preparing your mobile phone," and "Using basic functions."...

  • Page 3: Copyright Information

    Copyright information Rights to all technologies and products that comprise this phone are the property of their respective owners: • Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the ® Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. • Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introducing your mobile phone ...6 Phone layout ...6 Icons ...8 Assembling and preparing your mobile phone ...10 Install the SIM card and battery ...10 Charge the battery ... 11 Insert a memory card (optional) ...12 Use a stylus and the touch screen...12 Using basic functions...14 Turn your phone on or off ...14 Access menus ...14...
  • Page 5 Use advanced messaging functions ...32 Use advanced camera functions ...33 Use advanced music functions ...36 Using tools and applications ...39 Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ...39 Activate and send an SOS message ...41 Activate the mobile tracker ...42 Make fake calls ...43 Record and play voice memos ...43 Edit images ...44 View photos and videos on the web ...44...

  • Page 6: Introducing Your Mobile Phone

    Introducing your mobile phone In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s layout, keys, and icons. Phone layout...
  • Page 7 Volume key In ldle mode, adjust the phone's volume, and make a fake call (down); In Menu mode, scroll through menu options; Send an SOS message Depending on your service provider, pre-defined menus may differ ► "Activate and send an SOS message"...

  • Page 8: Icons

    Icons Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider. Icon Definition Signal strength GPRS network connected EDGE network connected Call in progress Call diverting activate SOS message feature activated Roaming (outside of normal service area) Connected with PC Connecting to secured web page FM radio on...
  • Page 9 Icon Definition New text message (SMS) New multimedia message (MMS) New email message New voice mail message Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Battery power level...

  • Page 10: Assembling And Preparing Your Mobile Phone

    Assembling and preparing your mobile phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use. Install the SIM card and battery Remove the back cover and insert the SIM card. Insert the battery and replace the back cover. Back cover Battery SIM card...

  • Page 11: Charge The Battery

    Charge the battery Plug the small end of the supplied travel adapter into the multifunction jack. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet. When charging is finished, unplug the travel adapter. Do not remove the battery from the phone before unplugging the travel adapter first.

  • Page 12: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    Insert a memory card (optional) Your phone accepts microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards up to 8 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type). • Formatting the memory card on a PC may cause incompatibility with your phone. Format the memory card only on the phone.
  • Page 13 • To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use sharp tools. • Do not allow the touch screen to come in contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction. • Do not allow the touch screen to come in contact with water.

  • Page 14: Using Basic Functions

    When you access a menu requiring the PIN2, you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM card. For details, contact your service provider. • Samsung is not responsible for any loss of passwords or private information or other damages caused by illegal software. Done (if necessary).

  • Page 15: Use Widgets

    Use widgets Learn to use widgets on the idle screen. • Some of your widgets connect to web services. Selecting a web-based widget may incur additional charges. • Available widgets may vary depending on your region or service provider. To open a widget In Idle mode, scroll left or right to a panel of the idle screen.

  • Page 16: Customise Your Phone

    To set menus on the shortcut widget In Menu mode, select Shortcuts. Select a shortcut. Select a menu to assign to the shortcut and select Save. Customise your phone To set the sound profile To switch to sound profile, In Menu mode, select profiles.

  • Page 17: Use Basic Call Functions

    Use basic call functions To make a call In Idle mode, select code and a phone number. Press [ ] to dial the number. To end the call, press [ To answer a call When a call comes in, press [ To end the call, press [ To adjust the volume of voice during a call While a call is in progress, press the Volume key...

  • Page 18: Send And View Messages

    To use the headset By plugging the supplied headset into the multifunction jack, you can make and answer calls: • To redial the last call, press and hold the headset button. • To answer a call, press the headset button. •...

  • Page 19: Send And View Emails

    To view text or multimedia messages In Menu mode, select Select a text or multimedia message. Send and view emails To send an email In Menu mode, select email. Enter an email address and scroll down. Enter a subject and scroll down. Enter your message text.

  • Page 20: Enter Text

    Enter text You can enter text by pressing keys on the keypad. Available text input modes may vary depending on your region. To change the text input mode • Select to switch between T9 and ABC modes. • Select EN to change the input language. •...

  • Page 21: Add And Find Contacts

    Number mode Select an appropriate virtual key to enter a number. Symbol mode Select an appropriate virtual key to enter a symbol. • To move the cursor, select virtual navigation key. • To delete characters one by one, select delete entire words, tap and hold •...

  • Page 22: Use Basic Camera Functions

    Select a number type (if necessary). Enter contact information. Select Save to add the contact to memory. To find a contact In Menu mode, select Enter the first few letters of the name you want to find and select Done. Select the contact’s name from the contact list.
  • Page 23 To view photos In Menu mode, select My files → Images → a photo file. To capture videos In Menu mode, select camera. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. Select to switch to Recording mode. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments.

  • Page 24: Listen To Music

    Listen to music To listen to the FM radio In Menu mode, select Select ► to start the FM radio. Select Yes to start automatic tuning. The radio scans and saves available stations automatically. The first time you turn on the FM radio, you will be prompted to start automatic tuning.
  • Page 25 • Download from the wireless web. ► p. • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Kies. ► p. 36 • Receive via Bluetooth. ► p. • Copy to your memory card. ► p. After transferring music files to your phone or...

  • Page 26: Browse The Web

    Browse the web The web browser menu may be labelled differently depending on your service provider. To browse web pages In Menu mode, select your service provider’s homepage. Navigate web pages using the following keys: To bookmark your favourite web pages In Menu mode, select Create.

  • Page 27: Use Google Services

    To download applications from the web In Menu mode, select Search and download applications to the phone as you want. Use Google services In Menu mode, select Select a Google service you want. Samsung Apps. Google.

  • Page 28: Using Advanced Functions

    Using advanced functions Learn how to perform advanced operations and use additional features of your mobile phone. Use advanced call functions To view and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, View.
  • Page 29 To dial a second call If your network supports this function, you can dial another number during a call: Select Hold to place the first call on hold. Enter the second number to dial and press Select Swap to switch between the two calls. To answer a second call If your network supports this function, you can answer a second incoming call:...
  • Page 30 To call an international number In Idle mode, select to insert the + character. Enter the complete number you want to dial (country code, area code, and phone number), and then press [ To call a contact from the phonebook In Menu mode, select Select a contact you want.

  • Page 31: Use Advanced Phonebook Functions

    Enter a number to reject and select Select Match criteria → an option (if necessary) → Done. Select Save. To add more numbers, repeat steps 4-7. Select numbers to reject. Select Save. Use advanced phonebook functions To create your namecard In Menu mode, select Settings →...

  • Page 32: Use Advanced Messaging Functions

    Use advanced messaging functions To use the Bluetooth messenger In Menu mode, select Select Search. Yes to turn on the Bluetooth wireless Select feature (if necessary). Select a device. Enter your message and select Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, or select Yes to send the message.

  • Page 33: Use Advanced Camera Functions

    Use advanced camera functions To capture a series of photos In Menu mode, select camera. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. Select → Continuous. Make any necessary adjustments. Tap and hold To capture divided photos In Menu mode, select camera.
  • Page 34 To capture photos with decorative frames In Menu mode, select camera. Select → Frame. Select a frame. Make any necessary adjustments. Select to take a photo with the frame. To use camera options Before capturing a photo, select following options: Option Timer Resolution...
  • Page 35 Before capturing a video, select following options: Option Timer Resolution White balance Effects Quality To customise camera settings Before capturing a photo, press the following settings: Option Guidelines Review Shutter sound Storage Function Select the time delay Change the resolution option Adjust the colour balance Apply a special effect Adjust the quality level for your videos...

  • Page 36: Use Advanced Music Functions

    → Samsung Kies or Mass storage → Save. Using a PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. Run Samsung Kies and copy files from the PC to the phone. Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information.
  • Page 37 To transfer data from a PC to your phone with Windows XP, you must have at least Service Pack 2. To copy music files to a memory card Insert a memory card. In Menu mode, select connections → Mass storage. Using an PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC.
  • Page 38 To customise your music player settings In Menu mode, select Adjust the settings to customise your music player. To record songs from the FM radio In Menu mode, select Select to start the FM radio. Select a radio station you want. Select Record to start recording.

  • Page 39: Using Tools And Applications

    Using tools and applications Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools and additional applications. Use the Bluetooth wireless feature To turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature In Menu mode, select Select Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature. To allow other devices to locate your phone, select My phone’s visibility →...
  • Page 40 Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and select Done. Alternatively, select Yes to match the PIN between your device and the device. When the owner of the other device enters the same code or accepts the connection, pairing is complete.

  • Page 41: Activate And Send An Sos Message

    Activate and send an SOS message In an emergency, you can send SOS messages to your family or friends for help. To activate the SOS message In Menu mode, select → SOS messages → Sending options. Select Sending SOS to activate the SOS messaging feature.

  • Page 42: Activate The Mobile Tracker

    To send an SOS message With the touch screen and the keys locked, press the Volume key down four times to send an SOS message to preset numbers. To exit SOS mode, press and hold [ Activate the mobile tracker When someone inserts a new SIM card in your phone, the mobile tracker feature will automatically send the contact number to two recipients to help...

  • Page 43: Make Fake Calls

    When you are finished setting the recipients, select Save. Select the sender input field. Enter a sender’s name and select Select Save → Accept. Make fake calls You can simulate an incoming call when you want to get out of meetings or unwanted conversations. To activate the fake call feature In Menu mode, select Settings →...

  • Page 44: Edit Images

    To play a voice memo In Menu mode, select Select a file. Edit images In Menu mode, select Select Open and select the image you want to edit. Apply options you want. Select Save. Enter a new file name for the image and select Save.

  • Page 45: Use Java-Powered Games And Applications

    Use Java-powered games and applications In Menu mode, select Select a game or application from the list and follow the on-screen instructions. • The download of Java games or applications may not be supported depending on the software of the phone. •...

  • Page 46: Set And Use Alarms

    Set and use alarms Learn to set and control alarms for important events. To set a new alarm In Menu mode, select Select Create. Set the details of the alarm and select To stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, •...

  • Page 47: Use The Calculator

    Use the calculator In Menu mode, select Use the keys that corresponds to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations. Convert currencies or measurements In Menu mode, select conversion type. Enter the currencies measurements and units in the appropriate fields. Set a countdown timer In Menu mode, select Enter the time to count down and select...

  • Page 48: Use The Stopwatch

    Use the stopwatch In Menu mode, select Select Start to begin the stopwatch. Select Split to record time. When you are finished, select Select Reset to clear recorded times. While recording the lap times, the interval between lap times is recorded. To check the interval, select Lap.

  • Page 49: Manage Your Calendar

    Manage your calendar To change the calendar view In Menu mode, select Select View by → Day, Week or Month. To create an event In Menu mode, select Select Create → an event type. Enter the details of the event and select To view events In Menu mode, select Select a date on the calendar.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting When you turn on your phone or while you are using the phone, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Try this to solve the problem: When the phone lock feature is enabled, Password you must enter the password you set for the phone.

  • Page 51: Calls Are Being Dropped

    Your phone displays "No networks found" or "Network error" • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again. • You cannot access some options without a subscription.

  • Page 52: Audio Quality Is Poor

    Others cannot hear you speaking on a call • Ensure that you are not covering the built-in microphone. • Ensure that the microphone is close to your mouth. • If using a headset, ensure that it is properly connected. Audio quality is poor •...

  • Page 53: Your Phone Is Hot To The Touch

    Error messages appear when launching the camera Your Samsung mobile phone must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera application. If you receive error messages when launching the camera, try the following: •...

  • Page 54: Error Messages Appear When Opening Music

    Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile phone for a variety of reasons. If you receive error messages when opening music files on your phone, try the following: • Free some memory by transferring files to a PC or deleting files from your phone.
  • Page 55 A connection is not established when you connect the phone to a PC • Ensure that the PC data cable you are using is compatible with your phone. • Ensure that you have the proper drivers installed and updated on your PC.

  • Page 56: Safety And Usage Information

    Safety and usage information Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak performance of your mobile phone Safety warnings Keep your phone away from small children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals.
  • Page 57 Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your phone. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your phone. •...

  • Page 58: Avoid Interference With Pacemakers

    Avoid interference with pacemakers Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between mobile phones and pacemakers to avoid potential interference, as recommended by manufacturers and the independent research group, Wireless Technology Research. If you have any reason to suspect that your phone is interfering with a pacemaker or other medical device, turn off the phone immediately and contact the manufacturer of the pacemaker or medical device for...

  • Page 59: Safety Precautions

    Do not use the device if the screen is cracked or broken Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hand and face. Bring the phone to a Samsung service centre to replace the screen. Damage caused by careless handling will void your manufacturer’s warranty.
  • Page 60 Turn off the phone near medical equipment Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all regulations, posted warnings, and directions from medical personnel. Turn off the phone or disable the wireless functions when in an aircraft Your phone can cause interference with aircraft equipment.

  • Page 61: Handle Your Phone Carefully And Sensibly

    Handle your phone carefully and sensibly • Do not disassemble your phone due to a risk of electric shock. • Do not allow your phone to get wet—liquids can cause serious damage and will change the colour of the label that indicates water damage inside the phone.

  • Page 62: Important Usage Information

    Avoid interference with other electronic devices Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices in homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of your electronic devices to solve any interference problems you experience.
  • Page 63 Allow only qualified personnel to service your phone Allowing unqualified personnel to service your phone may result in damage to your phone and will void your manufacturer’s warranty. Ensure maximum battery and charger life • Avoid charging batteries for more than a week, as overcharging may shorten battery life.
  • Page 64 RF energy. The Declaration of Conformity of this manual demonstrates your phones compliance with the European Radio & Terminal Telecommunications Equipment (R&TTE) directive. For more information about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the Samsung mobile phone website.

  • Page 65: Correct Disposal Of This Product

    Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.

  • Page 66: Correct Disposal Of Batteries In This Product

    Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
  • Page 67 "THIRD PARTY CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS." SAMSUNG DOES NOT WARRANT CONTENT OR SERVICES SO PROVIDED, EITHER EXPRESSLY OR IMPLIEDLY, FOR ANY PURPOSE. SAMSUNG EXPRESSLY...
  • Page 68 YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES." Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time, and Samsung makes no representation or warranty that any content or service will remain available for any period of time. Content and services...
  • Page 69 2010.05.11 (place and date of issue) * It is not the address of Samsung Service Centre. For the address or the phone number of Samsung Service Centre, see the warranty card or contact the retailer where you purchased your phone.
  • Page 70 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 Code No.:GH68-28608A www.samsungmobile.com English (EU). 06/2010. Rev. 1.1...

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