Page 1 * Some of the contents of this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider. Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-05687A World Wide Web English. 10/2004. Rev 1.1 http://www.samsungmobile.com...
Page 2 GPRS TELEPHONE SGH-P730...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Important safety precautions... 7 Unpacking ... 9 Your Phone... 10 Phone layout ... 10 Display... 13 Service light... 16 Camera ... 16 Getting started ... 17 Installing the SIM card ... 17 Charging the battery ... 19 Using the multimedia card ... 21 Switching on or off the phone ...
Page 4 Contents Using the menus ... 49 Accessing a menu function by scrolling ... 49 Using shortcuts ... 50 List of menu functions ... 51 Call records ... 56 Missed calls (Menu 1.1) Received calls (Menu 1.2) Dialled calls (Menu 1.3) Delete all (Menu 1.4) Call time...
Page 5 Funbox ... 110 Games ... 110 (Menu 6.1) Sounds (Menu 6.2) Images (Menu 6.3) Videos ... 118 (Menu 6.4) Delete all (Menu 6.5) Memory status (Menu 6.6) Organiser ... 120 Alarm ... 120 (Menu 7.1) Calendar (Menu 7.2) To do list (Menu 7.3) Calculator (Menu 7.4)
Page 6 Contents Health and safety information ... 174 SAR certification information ... 174 Precautions when using batteries ... 175 Road safety ... 177 Operating environment... 177 Electronic devices ... 178 Potentially explosive environments... 180 Emergency calls ... 181 Other important safety information ... 182 Care and maintenance...
Page 7: Important Safety Precautions
Important safety precautions Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. Road safety at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Switching off when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Page 8: Emergency Call
Water resistance Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry. Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous. Qualified service Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.
Page 9: Unpacking
Your package contains the following items: Handset Batteries USB Data Cable You can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local Samsung dealer: • Standard/extended batteries • Stylish handsfree car kit • Car charger Note: The items supplied with your phone and available accessories may be different, depending on your country or service provider.
Page 10: Your Phone
Your phone Phone layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Soft key (left) Volume/menu browse keys Dial IrDA port Special function keys Antenna External display Service light Earpiece Display Navigation (Up/ Down/Left/Right) keys WAP browser key Camera key Soft key (right) Power on/off/...
Page 11: Key Description
Your phone Key(s) Description Performs the functions indicated by the screen text above them, on the bottom line of the display. (soft keys) In Menu mode, scrolls through the menu options and Phonebook. In Idle mode, allows you to access your favourite menu options directly.
Page 12 Your phone Key(s) Description (continued) Ends a call. Also switches the phone on and off when held down. In Menu mode, cancels your input and returns the phone to Idle mode. In Idle mode, accesses your voice mail when held down. Enters numbers, letters, and some special characters.
Page 13: Display
Display Display layout The display has three areas: Menu Phonebook Area First line Middle lines Last line Icons Text and graphics area Soft key function indicators Description Displays various icons. See page 14. Displays messages, instructions, and any information that you enter, such as the number you are dialling.
Page 14: Icon Description
Your phone Icons Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when you are out of your service area. When it displays, you cannot make or receive a call.
Page 15 Icon Description Appears when Silent mode is active or you set the phone to vibrate when you receive a call. You set this option in the Alert type menu (Menu 9.4.3). For further details, see page 32 and page 152 respectively. Appears when the IrDA port is active.
Page 16: Service Light
Your phone External display Your phone has an external display on the front of the phone. It indicates when you have an incoming call or a message. It also alerts you at a specified time when you have set an alarm. The backlight turns on and the corresponding icon appears on the display.
Page 17: Getting Started
Getting started Installing the SIM card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional services available, and so on. Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card.
Page 18 Getting started 3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket, as shown, so that the card locks into position. Make sure the gold coloured contacts of the card face into the phone. Note: When you need to remove the SIM card, slide it upwards, as shown, and take it out of the socket.
Page 19: Charging The Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A travel charger comes with your phone for charging the battery. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. The travel charger allows you to use the phone while the battery is charging, but this causes the phone to charge more slowly.
Page 20: Low Battery Indicator
Getting started 2. Plug the charger into a standard AC wall outlet. 3. When charging is finished, unplug the charger from the power outlet and disconnect it from the phone by pressing the buttons on both sides of the connector and pulling out the connector. Note: You must unplug the charger before removing the battery from the phone during charging;...
Page 21: Using The Multimedia Card
Notes: • When you insert a multimedia card via a card reader into the USB port of your computer, the SAMSUNG folder automatically appears in the appropriate directory. To enable the phone to read files, you need to copy those files into the SAMSUNG folder.
Page 22: Switching On Or Off The Phone
Getting started To remove the multimedia card, press and release the card so that it is disengaged from the slot. Then slide it out. Switching on or off the phone 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold the switches on. 3.
Page 23: Call Functions
Call functions Making a call When the idle screen displays, enter the area code and phone number, then press the Note: When you activate the Auto redial option in the Extra settings menu (Menu 9.2.5), the phone will automatically redial up to ten times if the person does not answer the call or is already on the phone.
Page 24: Ending A Call
Call functions Ending a call When you want to end your call, briefly press the key or close the phone. Redialling the last number The phone stores the numbers of the calls you’ve dialled, received, or missed, if the call recipients or caller is identified.
Page 25: Making A Call From Phonebook
Making a call from phonebook You can store phone numbers that you use regularly on the SIM card or in the phone’s memory. These entries are collectively called Phonebook. Once you have stored a number in Phonebook, you can dial it by pressing a few keys. You can also assign your most frequently-used numbers to number keys using the Speed Dial feature.
Page 26 Call functions 4. Select a memory location, either SIM or Phone, by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key or Note: When you change phones, any numbers stored in your SIM card memory are automatically available with the new phone, whereas any numbers stored in the phone’s memory will need to be reentered.
Page 27: Dialling A Number From Phonebook
Dialling a number from phonebook Once you have stored phone numbers in Phonebook, you can dial them easily and quickly by using the location numbers that were assigned to them in Phonebook. Note: If you cannot remember a location number, you must go into the Search menu (Menu 2.1) to search for the entry by name.
Page 28: Adjusting The Volume
Call functions Adjusting the volume During a call, if you want to adjust the earpiece volume, use the Volume keys on the left side of the phone. Press the key to increase the volume level and key to decrease the level. In Idle mode, you can also adjust the keypad tone volume using these keys.
Page 29: Answering A Call
Answering a call When somebody calls you, the phone rings and displays the incoming call image. The caller’s phone number or name, if stored in Phonebook, displays. 1. If necessary, open the phone. Press the the Accept soft key or incoming call.
Page 30: Viewing Missed Calls
Call functions Viewing missed calls When you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who called you so that you can call the person back. The number of calls you have missed displays on the idle screen immediately after a call is missed.
Page 31: Deleting A Missed Call
4. Change the number. call the number store the number Deleting a missed call 1. Press the Options soft key or 2. If necessary, press the Up or Down key to highlight the Delete option. 3. Press the Select soft key or You can press the Missed Call feature.
Page 32: Quickly Switching To Silent Mode
Call functions Quickly switching to silent mode Silent mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from ringing, in a theatre for example. In Idle mode, press and hold the “Silent mode” message and the Vibration icon ( display.
Page 33: Selecting Functions And Options
Selecting functions and options Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise it. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed using the two soft keys, allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function.
Page 34: Selecting Options
Selecting functions and options Selecting options To view the various functions and options available and to select the one you want: 1. Press the appropriate soft key. 2. To select the: • function displayed • option highlighted view the next function or highlight the next option on a list move back to the...
Page 35: Entering Text
Entering text When using your phone, you will often need to enter text, such as when storing a name in Phonebook, creating your personal greeting or scheduling events on your calendar. You can enter alphanumeric characters by using your phone’s keypad.
Page 36: Changing The Text Input Mode
Entering text Changing the text input mode When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator on the display. Example: Writing a text message Options To select T9 mode Alphabet mode Number mode Symbol mode...
Page 37: Using T9 Mode
Using T9 mode T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes. This text input mode is based on a built-in dictionary. To enter a word in T9 mode: 1. When you are in T9 mode, start entering a word by pressing the 2 to 9 keys.
Page 38 Entering text To add a new word into the T9 dictionary: 1. After pressing the keys corresponding to the word you want to add, press the 0 or Down key to display the alternative words. 2. When there are no more alternative words, the display shows Add on the bottom line.
Page 39: Using Alphabet Mode
Using Alphabet mode Use the 1 to 0 keys to enter your text. 1. Press the keys labelled with the letter you want: - Once for the first letter - Twice for the second letter - And so on 2. Select the other letters in the same way. Note: The cursor moves to the right when you press a different key.
Page 40: Using Number Mode
Entering text • To insert a space, press the • To shift case in Alphabet mode, use the There are three cases; Capital lock ( case ( ), and Initial Capital ( • You can move the cursor by pressing the Left or Right key.
Page 41: Options During A Call
Options during a call Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. Putting a call on hold You can place the current call on hold whenever you want. You can make another call while you have a call in progress if your network supports this service.
Page 42: Using The Menu Functions
Options during a call When you have an active call and a call on hold, you may switch between the two calls, changing the one on hold to active and placing the other on hold. To switch between the two calls, simply press the Swap soft key.
Page 43: Switching Off The Microphone (Mute)
Switching off the microphone (Mute) You can temporarily switch off your phone’s microphone so that the other person on the phone cannot hear you. Example: You wish to say something to person in the room, but do not want the person on the phone to hear you.
Page 44: Muting Or Sending Key Tones
Options during a call Muting or sending key tones These options allow you to turn off or on the key tones. If the Mute keys option is selected, your phone does not transmit the DTMF (Dual Tone Multi- Frequency) tones of the keys, which allows you to press keys without hearing annoying key tones during a call.
Page 45: Searching For A Number In Phonebook
Searching for a number in Phonebook You can search for a number in Phonebook during a call. 1. Press the Options soft key or 2. Press the Down key to highlight the Phonebook option. 3. Press the OK soft key or The Phonebook entries are listed.
Page 46: Call Waiting
Options during a call Call waiting You can answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if your network supports this service and you have set the Call waiting menu (Menu 9.5.3) to Activate; see page 158. You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone.
Page 47 3. To join the first participant to the multi-party call, press the Options soft key or select the Join option. Press the OK soft key or key. 4. To add a new person to the multi-party call, call the new person in the normal way and press the Options soft key or option and press the OK soft key or You can add incoming callers by answering the call,...
Page 48: Dropping One Participant
Options during a call Dropping one participant 1. Press the Options soft key or the Select one option. Press the OK soft key. The list of call participants appears. 2. Highlight a person from the list by pressing the Up or Down key, and press the Select soft key key.
Page 49: Using The Menus
Using the menus The phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor it to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus. The menus and sub-menus can be accessed by scrolling or by using the shortcuts. Accessing a menu function by scrolling 1.
Page 50: Using Shortcuts
Using the menus Using shortcuts Menu items, such as menus, sub-menus, and options, can be accessed quickly by using their shortcut numbers. For the main menus, you can access any one of them by pressing the number keys (1 to 9) corresponding to their location on the screen. Press the Menu soft key and enter the number of the menu you want.
Page 51: List Of Menu Functions
List of menu functions The following list shows the menu structure and indicates the number assigned to each option and the page where you can find a description of each feature. 1. Call records 1.1 Missed calls 1.2 Received calls 1.3 Dialled calls 1.4 Delete all 1.5 Call time...
Page 52 Using the menus 3. Applications 3.1 MP3 player 3.2 Voice memo 3.2.1 Record voice 3.2.2 Voice list 3.2.3 Delete all 3.2.4 Memory status 3.3 SIM AT 4. Browser 4.1 Home 4.2 Bookmarks 4.3 http:// 4.4 WAP profile 4.5 Clear cache 5.
Page 53 5. Messages 5.4 Voice mail 5.4.1 Connect to voice server 5.4.2 Voice server number 5.5 Broadcast messages 5.5.1 Read 5.5.2 Receive 5.5.3 Channel list 5.5.4 Language 6. Funbox (see page 110) 6.1 Games 6.1.1 Java games 6.1.2 3D games 6.2 Sounds 6.3 Images 6.4 Videos 6.5 Delete all...
Page 54 Using the menus 8. Camera (see page 130) 8.1 Photos 8.2 Videos 8.3 My album 8.3.1 Photo album 8.3.2 Video album 8.4 Delete all 8.5 Memory status 8.6 Select memory location 9. Settings 9.1 Time & Date 9.1.1 Set time 9.1.2 Set date 9.1.3 World time 9.1.4 Time format...
Page 55 9. Settings (Continued) 9.5 Network services 9.5.1 Call diverting 9.5.2 Call barring 9.5.3 Call waiting 9.5.4 Network selection 9.5.5 Caller ID 9.5.6 Closed user group 9.5.7 Band selection 9.6 Security 9.6.1 PIN check 9.6.2 Change PIN 9.6.3 Phone lock 9.6.4 Change password 9.6.5 Privacy 9.6.6 SIM lock 9.6.7 FDN mode...
Page 56: Call Records
Call records In this menu, you can view the: • calls you missed, received, or dialled. • length of your calls. • cost of your calls, depending on your SIM card. Notes: • You can access the call records of all three types of calls by pressing the •...
Page 57: Received Calls (Menu 1.2)
Received calls This menu lets you view the 20 most recent calls you received. The number or name, if available, displays together with the time and date the call was received. By pressing the Options soft key or can: • edit the number, if available, and dial it or save it in Phonebook.
Page 58: Delete All (Menu 1.4)
Call records Delete all (Menu 1.4) This menu allows you to delete all of the records in each call record separately. You can also delete all of your call records at one time. select a call record to clear place or remove a check mark 2.
Page 59: Call Time (Menu 1.5)
Call time (Menu 1.5) This menu lets you view the time log for calls made and received. Note: The actual time invoiced by your service provider may vary, depending on network features, rounding-off for billing purposes, and so on. The following time logs are available: Last call time: length of the last call.
Page 60: Call Cost (Menu 1.6)
Call records Call cost (Menu 1.6) This network feature lets you view the cost of calls. This menu may not be available, depending on your SIM card. The following options are available: Last call cost: cost of the last call you made. Total cost: total cost of all calls you have made since the cost counter was last reset.
Page 61: Phonebook
Phonebook You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names in both your SIM card and your phone’s memories. They are physically separate but are used as a single entity, called Phonebook. Notes: • You can quickly enter this menu by pressing the Phonebook soft key in Idle mode.
Page 62: Using Phonebook Entry Options
Phonebook 3. Once you have found the entry, press the key to dial the number, or press the Options soft key or entry options; for further details, see below. Using Phonebook entry options While accessing any Phonebook entry, press the Options soft key or the entry.
Page 63 Phonebook Copy: allows you to copy the number to another location. You can select the memory location, either SIM or Phone, and the location number. Paste: allows you to paste the number into the normal dialling mode. Use this option to dial a number similar to one in Phonebook, such as a different extension in the same office.
Page 64: New Entry (Menu 2.2)
Phonebook New entry This menu allows you to add a new entry into Phonebook. 1. Select an icon to identify the category of the number to be stored by pressing the Left or Right key, and press the Select soft key or key.
Page 65: Group Search (Menu 2.3)
7. To use the entry options return to the idle screen Group search You can search Phonebook entries by group. 1. Enter the first few letters of the group name that you want to find. The caller groups are listed, starting with the first group matching your input.
Page 66: Group Edit (Menu 2.4)
Phonebook Group edit In this menu, you can change the properties of each group. 1. Scroll through the group list by pressing the Up or Down key. 2. When the group you want highlights, press the Options soft key or 3.
Page 67: Speed-Dial (Menu 2.5)
Speed-dial You can assign up to eight phone numbers from your Phonebook list that you use most frequently to the number keys (2 to 9), and then dial them easily whenever you want, simply by pressing and holding the associated number key. Setting up speed-dial entries 1.
Page 68: Delete All (Menu 2.6)
Phonebook Number: allows you to view the number assigned to the key. Speed-dialling To speed-dial the numbers assigned to the 2 to 9 keys, press and hold the appropriate key. Delete all (Menu 2.6) You can delete all of your entries from your phone’s memory, your SIM card, or both.
Page 69: Memory Status (Menu 2.7)
Phonebook Memory status (Menu 2.7) You can check how many names and numbers are stored in Phonebook, in both the SIM card and the phone’s memory. Press the Up or Down key to view the number of entries you stored and the total number of the entries you can store in the SIM card and the phone’s memory.
Page 70: Sdn (Service Dialling Numbers)
Phonebook SDN (Service dialling numbers) You can view the list of Service Dialling Numbers (SDN) assigned by your service provider. These numbers include emergency numbers, directory enquiries, and voice mail numbers. 1. Scroll through the numbers by pressing the Up or Down key.
Page 71: Applications
Applications Your phone provides you with functions as an MP3 player or a voice recorder. MP3 player (Menu 3.1) You can enjoy music using your phone as an MP3 player. You first need to download MP3 music files to your phone’s memory or to a multimedia card.
Page 72 Applications • Copy to MMC: allows you to copy the MP3 files from the phone’s memory to a multimedia card. This option is only available for the MP3 files stored in the phone’s memory. • Copy to phone: allows you to copy the MP3 files from the multimedia card to the phone’s memory.
Page 73: Voice Memo (Menu 3.2)
Applications Delete all: allows you to delete all of the files. Sorting: allows you to change the sorting order of the file list. Memory status: shows the Total, Used, and Free memory amounts for Photos, Videos, and MP3, collectively. Press the Next soft key to view memory space in use for photos and videos and for MP3s, individually.
Page 74 Applications 3. When you press the Stop soft key or the recording time expires, the following options display: • Replay: plays back your memo. • Re-record: discards the memo and enables you to record another one. • Save: allows you to save the memo. •...
Page 75 Voice list (Menu 3.2.2) This menu shows a list of saved voice memos. Scroll to a memo and press the Options soft key or key. The following options are available: Play: plays the memo. Send: allows you to send the memo to other people by using the MMS feature.
Page 76: Sim At (Menu 3.3)
Applications SIM AT (Menu 3.3) 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 further details, see your SIM card instructions or contact your service provider.
Page 77: Browser
Browser Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser to allow you to access and navigate the Wireless Web using your phone. Home (Menu 4.1) Selecting this menu connects the phone to the network and loads the homepage of the Wireless Web service provider.
Page 78: Entering Text In The Wap Browser
Browser Navigating the WAP browse scroll through and select browser items return to the previous page return to the startup homepage Entering text in the WAP browser When you are prompted to enter text, the currently active text input mode is indicated on the screen. To change the text input mode, press the or more times.
Page 79 Selecting and using browser menu options Various menu options are available when you are using the WAP Browser to navigate the Wireless Web. To access a menu option: 1. Press the Menu soft key. A menu list displays. 2. Highlight a menu by pressing the Up or Down key.
Page 80: Bookmarks (Menu 4.2)
Browser Show URL: displays the URL address of the Web page to which you are currently connected. It also enables you to set the current site as the startup home page. Clear cache: deletes the information stored in the cache. The cache stores the most recently accessed Web pages.
Page 81: Http
Browser After saving an item, you can use the following options by pressing the Options soft key or key: Go To URL: quickly takes you to the site. Edit: allows you to edit the address and name. Delete: allows you to delete the address. http:// (Menu 4.3) This menu allows you to manually enter the URL...
Page 82 Browser Bearer: select a bearer to be used for each type of network address accessed; GPRS or Data. The remaining options depend on the Bearer setting. When the bearer is set to GPRS: IP address: enter the WAP gateway address required to connect to the Internet.
Page 83: Clear Cache (Menu 4.5)
Browser Clear cache (Menu 4.5) You can clear the information stored in the cache, the phone’s temporary memory in which the most recently accessed Web pages are stored. Press the Yes soft key or key to confirm the deletion. Otherwise, press the No soft key.
Page 84: Messages
Messages Using the Messages menu, you can use various message features, such as: • text messages • multimedia messages • WAP push messages • voice mail • cell broadcast messages Text messages Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send and receive short text messages to and from other GSM mobile phones.
Page 85 2. To scroll through the contents, press the Up or Down key. 3. To scroll to the previous or next message, press While reading a message, you can choose the following options by pressing the Options soft key key: Delete: allows you to delete the message. Send: allows you to send/resend the message.
Page 86 Messages Outbox (Menu 5.1.2) This message box is used to store messages that you have sent or will send. When you enter this menu, a list of messages in the box displays with the recipients’ phone numbers or names, if available in your Phonebook. 1.
Page 87 Select content: allows you to save media items, such as sounds or images, from the message into your phone. You can then use these items when writing a message. For details, see page 89. Create (Menu 5.1.3) In this menu, you can write and send text messages.
Page 88 Messages • For further details about Text formatting, Add content, Add templates, Add from phonebook, Add from bookmarks, and Language options, see page 88. 3. Select Send only or Save and Send, and press the Select soft key or If you want to just save the message, select Save only.
Page 89 • Add content: allows you to add a sound, melody, picture, or animated image to the message. Select the category of the content to be added. In each category, you can select from the various factory-set items or choose an item received from other sources, such as the Internet or other phones.
Page 90 Messages Templates (Menu 5.1.4) Using this menu, you can preset a maximum of five messages that you most frequently use. Select an empty location or one of the message templates and press the Select soft key or The following options are available: Edit: allows you to write a new message template or edit an existing message template.
Page 91 Messages Setting x (where x is the setting group number): each group has its own sub-menu. Setting name: allows you to give a name to the setting group currently being defined. Service centre: allows you to store or change the number of your message centre, which is required when sending messages.
Page 92 Messages Character support: allows you to choose a character type from GSM-Alphabet, Uni-Code, or Automatic. If you select Uni-Code and your recipient’s phone does not support it, your recipient may not be able to read your message. Delete all (Menu 5.1.6) This menu allows you to delete all of the text messages in each message box separately, and all broadcast messages.
Page 93: Multimedia Messages (Menu 5.2)
Memory status You can check how may messages are stored in the SIM, phone, and broadcast memories. Press the Up or Down key to view the number of messages you stored and the total number of messages you can store in the SIM, phone, and broadcast memories.
Page 94 Messages Inbox (Menu 5.2.1) Viewing a message when you receive it When a new multimedia message comes in, the display shows the MMS Message icon ( text notification along with the sender’s number. 1. Press the Select soft key or information about the message, such as the sender’s number, the message size, and the subject.
Page 95 Viewing a message from the inbox When you access the Inbox menu (Menu 5.2.1), a list of multimedia messages you have received displays with the senders’ phone numbers, if they are available in your Phonebook, or subjects. The icons on the left tell you the status of the messages. •...
Page 96 Messages While viewing a message, you can choose the Message options by pressing the Options soft key or key. If you are viewing a new message, the options are the same as when you view a message at the time of its receipt.
Page 97 Outbox (Menu 5.2.2) When you access this menu, the list of multimedia messages that you have sent or saved displays. The icons on the left tell you the status of each message. • : Messages currently being sent • : Messages sent •...
Page 98: Creating And Sending A Multimedia Message
Messages While viewing a message, you can choose the following options by pressing the Options soft key key: Delete: allows you to delete the message. Save address: allows you to extract the destination numbers or e-mail addresses and URL, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message text.
Page 99 • Add image: allows you to add an image. You can take a new photo or select one of photos and downloaded images. You can add downloaded images if they are in the correct format and your service provider supports them.
Page 100 Messages • Preview: shows your message as it will display on the recipient’s phone. Note: You can add text, an image, and a sound only once for each page. 3. Repeat step 2 until you have finished creating your message. 4.
Page 101 • Send: allows you to send the message. • Save: saves the message in the Draft (Menu 5.2.4) or Templates (Menu 5.2.5) box for later use. • Settings: allows you to change the message settings. For further details about each setting option, see page 104.
Page 102 Messages 10. To add a destination, press the Select soft key key when Add destination highlights. Repeat from step 7. If you want to edit the destinations, select one and press the Select soft key or can change or delete it. 11.
Page 103 Templates (Menu 5.2.5) This menu stores messages you saved as templates so that you can use them to make new messages. 1. Scroll through the template list using the Up and Down keys. 2. When the message template you want highlights, press the Select soft key or 3.
Page 104 Messages 2. Press the Delete soft key to delete the marked messages. 3. When a confirmation message displays, press the Yes soft key or 4. When the phone asks for confirmation again, press the Yes soft key or Memory status You can check the amount of memory being used and the amount remaining for multimedia messages.
Page 105 Messages Auto download: you can set whether or not your phone retrieves new incoming messages from the MMS server without notifications. Off: you need to manually download new messages by using the Retrieve option. On: the phone automatically retrieves new messages from the server.
Page 106 Messages MMS profile In this menu, you can configure various network settings that are required when you send or receive multimedia messages. Notes: • The last profile you accessed is automatically activated for sending subsequent messages. • If you change the MMS settings without first checking with your service provider, the MMS feature may not work properly.
Page 107: Push Messages (Menu 5.3)
Messages Push messages (Menu 5.3) In this menu, you can receive and access web messages from the server. The following options are available: Inbox: allows you to read the messages received from a web server. Receive: allows you to set whether or not your phone receives web messages.
Page 108: Broadcast Messages (Menu 5.5)
Messages Broadcast messages (Menu 5.5) This network service allows you to receive text messages on various topics, such as the weather or traffic. Cell Broadcast (CB) messages display as soon as they are received, provided that: • the phone is in Idle mode. •...
Page 109 Messages Edit: use to change the ID and title of an existing channel. Language: allows you to select your preferred language in which to display the cell broadcast messages. Please contact your service provider for further details.
Page 110: Funbox
Funbox The Funbox menu stores games, images, and sounds downloaded from the Wireless Web. Games (Menu 6.1) You can download games and MIDlets (Java applications that run on mobile phones) from various sources using the WAP Browser and store them in your phone. Java games (Menu 6.1.1) When you access the Java games menu, the list of...
Page 111 • HIGH SCORE: shows the high score table. This option may not be available for some games. • HOW TO PLAY: shows how to play the game and the key functions for the game. • OPTION: allows you to switch the game sound on or off.
Page 112 Funbox 4. To exit and return to the Games list, press the soft key or the C key. Entering text If you need to enter text while using a MIDlet, you can use the following input modes: Upper-case character mode (A): allows you to enter upper-case English characters.
Page 113 3. Enter the secondary address and press the OK soft key or 3D games (Menu 6.1.2) In this menu, you can enjoy 3D games stored on your phone. Bomb 1. On the Games list, select Bomb and press the Select soft key or 2.
Page 114 Funbox • Theme: allows you to select a game theme, Cube or Bomb. • Sound: allows you to turn the game sound on or off. • Item: allows you to set whether or not you use items having special functions. •...
Page 115 4. Select START GAME using the Navigation keys the 2, 4, 6, or 8 key, and press the 5 key or key. To use the following options, select OPTION. Press the 2, 4, 6 or 8 key or the Navigation keys to scroll to an option and change the setting using 5 key or •...
Page 116: Sounds (Menu 6.2)
Funbox 3. Select New Game using the Up or Down key, or the 2 or 8 key and press the 5 key or 4. Select a player using the Left or Right key, or the 4 or 6 key and press the 5 key or 5.
Page 117: Images (Menu 6.3)
By pressing the Options soft key or use the following options: Rename: allows you to change the name of the sound. Delete: allows you to delete the sound. Set as Ring Tone: sets the sound as your ring tone. Images (Menu 6.3) In this menu, you can view the list of photos downloaded from a web server or received in...
Page 118: Videos (Menu 6.4)
Funbox Videos (Menu 6.4) In this menu, you can view the list of the videos downloaded from a web server or received in messages. You can set the downloaded videos as your wallpaper for the idle screen. Scroll to the video you want to view and press the View soft key or By pressing the Options soft key or use the following options:...
Page 119: Memory Status (Menu 6.6)
3. When a confirmation message displays, press the Yes soft key or 4. When the phone asks for confirmation again, press the Yes soft key or Memory status You can check the amount of the memory being used and the memory remaining for games, sounds, images, or videos.
Page 120: Organiser
Organiser The Organiser feature enables you to: • set an alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time, for example, to remind you of an appointment. • view the calendar and organise your schedule. • define a list of things to do. •...
Page 121 If you want to use the alarm options, press the Options soft key. The following options are available: • Remove alarm: deactivates the current alarm. • Alarm sound set: allows you to select the alarm melody. 3. Press the 4. If applicable select AM or PM and press the Select soft key or 5.
Page 122: Calendar (Menu 7.2)
Organiser Calendar (Menu 7.2) With the Calendar feature, you can: • consult the calendar and check your memos. • write memos to keep track of your schedule. • set an alarm to act as a reminder. Consulting the calendar When you select the Calendar menu (Menu 7.2), the calendar displays with today’s date highlighted.
Page 123 2. Press the An empty memo screen displays allowing you to enter your memo. 3. Enter your memo and then press the OK soft key or key. Note: For further details about how to enter characters, see page 35. You are asked if you wish to set an alarm. 4.
Page 124: Viewing A Memo
Organiser Viewing a memo When you select a day on which more than one memo exists, the latest memo for that day displays. In that case, press the Up or Down key to scroll to the previous or next memo. Press the key to add a new memo for the day.
Page 125: To Do List (Menu 7.3)
To do list (Menu 7.3) This feature allows you to: • enter a list of tasks to be done. • assign a priority and a deadline to each task. • sort the tasks by priority and status. Creating the to do list 1.
Page 126 Organiser You can use the following options: Action View the details for a specific task Change the status of a specific task Create a new task Edit an existing task Sort the existing tasks by priority or status Procedure Highlight the task. Press the key.
Page 127 Action Copy a task Copy a task to the calendar Delete a task Delete all tasks Exit the To Do list Procedure Highlight the task. Press the Options soft key. Select the Copy option. Change the text, priority, and/or deadline for the task.
Page 128: Calculator (Menu 7.4)
Organiser Calculator With this feature, you can use the phone as a calculator. The calculator provides basic arithmetic functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. 1. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. Notes: • You can move the cursor by pressing the key.
Page 129: Currency Converter (Menu 7.5)
Currency converter Using this menu, you can figure out currency conversions. 1. Enter the current exchange rate of your source currency and press the OK soft key or You can insert a decimal point by pressing key. 2. Enter the amount to convert and press the OK soft key or The amount you entered and its equivalent value display.
Page 130: Camera
Camera Using the camera module embedded in your phone, you can take photos of people or events while on the move. You can also send photos to other people in a multimedia message or set one as wallpaper or as a caller ID image for a Phonebook entry. You can also record videos using the phone as a camcorder.
Page 131 2. Adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subject. When you press the left soft key, you can use the camera options. For details, see page 133. Note: You can change the image settings or switch to other modes by using the keypad. For details, see page 132.
Page 132: Key Function
Camera Rename: allows you to change the name of the photo. Delete: allows you to delete the photo. Protection: allows you to protect the photo from being deleted. Go to my album: switches to the My album menu (Menu 8.3). Properties: shows the properties of the photo, such as the file name, file size, the time and date it was saved, resolution, quality, and protection...
Page 133 Function Up/Down zooms in or out Left/Right adjusts the brightness of the image. flips the image vertically or horizontally. Using the camera options in Capture mode In Capture mode, you can access various options by pressing the left soft key. The following options are available: Mode: allows you to take a photo in various modes.
Page 134 Camera Timer: allows you to set a time delay before the camera takes a photo. Select the length of delay you want. Settings: allows you to change the default settings for taking a photo. Size: allows you to select an image size. Quality: allows you to select an image quality.
Page 135: Photos (Menu 8.1)
You can then open the phone to take a photo of yourself. 2. To turn on the camera, press and hold the Camera ( ) key on the right side of the phone. The image to be captured appears on the display.
Page 136: Videos (Menu 8.2)
Camera Videos (Menu 8.2) You can record a video that is currently displayed on the camera screen and save it as an MPEG file.You can record a video of up to about 49 minutes. Note: Video recording is available when your phone has free memory space of more than 500 Kbytes.
Page 137 5. To use the video options Options soft key or return to Record mode return to Idle mode When you press the Options soft key or after saving a video, the following options are available: Send: allows you to send the video to other people as part of a multimedia message.
Page 138 Camera Using the number keys in Record mode You can use the number keys to customise your camera settings when you are in Record mode. Function switches to Capture mode. See page 130. changes the image size. changes the image quality. switches between MMS mode and Save only mode.
Page 139 Camera Using the camera options in Record mode When you press the left soft key in Record mode, you can use the following options for recording a video: Mode: the following options are available: MMS: allows you to record a video for adding to an MMS message Save only: allows you to record a video within the limited of the current available memory.
Page 140: My Album (Menu 8.3)
Camera My album (Menu 8.3) In this menu, you can review your photos and videos. Photo album (Menu 8.3.1) This menu allows you to review your photos. When you access this menu, your phone displays them in Thumbnail mode, which shows photos as small images.
Page 141 Properties: shows the properties of the photo, such as the file name, file size, the time and date it was saved, resolution, quality, and protection status. Go to photos: switches to Capture mode. See page 130. Go to videos: switches to Record mode. See page 136.
Page 142 Camera When you press the Options soft key, you can use the following options: View mode: allows you to change the view mode to List or Thumbnail. Send: allows you to send the video to other people as part of a multimedia message. For further details, see page 98.
Page 143: Delete All (Menu 8.4)
Delete all (Menu 8.4) This menu allows you to delete photos or videos separately. You can also delete all of them at one time. 1. To select an item to clear place or remove a check mark 2. Press the Delete soft key to delete the marked items.
Page 144: Settings
Settings In this menu, you can customise your phone’s various settings, such as: • time and date • phone settings • display settings • sound settings • network services • security Time & Date This menu allows you to change the current time and date displayed.
Page 145 World time (Menu 9.1.3) This menu allows you to find out what time it is in another part of the world. The screen shows the: • city name. • current time and date. • time difference between the selected city and your city if you have set your local time (see below for further details).
Page 146: Phone Settings (Menu 9.2)
Settings Phone settings Many different features of your phone can be customised to suit your preferences. All of these features are accessed in the Phone settings menu. Language (Menu 9.2.1) You can select a display language. When the language option is set to Automatic, the language is automatically selected according to the language of the SIM card used.
Page 147 • align the IrDA port on the phone with the IrDA port on your computer. IrDA port The connection is ready for data transmission. If there is no communication between your phone and the IrDA-compliant device within 30 seconds of activating the feature, it is automatically deactivated.
Page 148 Settings 3. Press the Select soft key or selection. Extra settings You can turn on or off the automatic redialling or answering features. To turn a feature Press the The following options are available: Auto redial: when this option is checked, the phone makes up to ten attempts to redial a phone number after an unsuccessful call.
Page 149: Display Settings (Menu 9.3)
Display settings In this menu, you can change various settings for the display or the backlight. Main LCD (Menu 9.3.1) This menu allows you to change the background image or the colour of the text to be displayed in Idle mode. The following options are available: Wallpaper list: you can select a background image to be displayed on the idle screen.
Page 150 Settings Sub LCD (Menu 9.3.2) This menu allows you to select a type for the clock to be displayed on the external display. Menu style (Menu 9.3.3) This menu allows you to select the menu display style. You can choose either Grid style, Bar style, or Page style.
Page 151: Sound Settings (Menu 9.4)
Graphic logo This menu allows you to display your service provider’s logo instead of its name. Off: the service provider’s name displays in Idle mode. On: the service provider’s logo stored in your phone displays in Idle mode; if no logo has been stored, the service provider’s name displays.
Page 152 Settings Alert type (Menu 9.4.3) This menu allows you to specify how you are to be informed of incoming calls. The following options are available: Light only: the service light flashes; the phone neither rings nor vibrates. Melody: the phone rings using the selected ring tone.
Page 153 Settings Tone: the phone rings using the tone selected under the Tone option. See the previous page. Vibration: the phone vibrates. Light only: the service light flashes. Repetition: allows you to specify how often the phone informs you of a new message. You can choose either Once or Periodic.
Page 154: Network Services (Menu 9.5)
Settings Extra tones You can customise additional tones for the phone. To turn a given tone The following options are available: Error tone: sets whether or not the phone informs you when a mistake is made. Minute minder: sets whether or not the phone beeps every minute during an outgoing call to keep you informed of the length of your call.
Page 155 You can use the following options to divert voice calls and/or data calls: Divert always: all calls are diverted. Busy: calls are diverted when you are already on another call. No reply: calls are diverted when you do not answer the phone. Unreachable: calls are diverted when you are not in an area covered by your service provider or when your phone is switched off.
Page 156 Settings 4. Enter the number to which the calls are to be diverted and press the OK soft key or To enter an international code, press the 0 key until the + sign displays. 5. If you selected No reply in step 1, select the length of time the network waits before diverting a call and press the Select soft key or or The phone sends your settings to the network...
Page 157 To set your call barring options: 1. Select a call barring option by pressing the Up or Down key, and then press the Select soft key or key. 2. Select the type of calls, voice or data, by pressing the Up or Down key, and then press the Select soft key or 3.
Page 158 Settings Call waiting This network service informs you when someone is trying to reach you during another call. You can specify individual call waiting options for voice calls and/or data calls. To set your call waiting options: 1. Select the type of calls, voice or data, to which you want to apply the call waiting option by pressing the Up or Down key, and then press the Select soft key or...
Page 159 Network selection The Network Selection feature enables you to automatically or manually select the network used when roaming outside of your home area. Note: You can select a network other than your home network only if there is a valid roaming agreement between the two.
Page 160 Settings Caller ID (Menu 9.5.5) You can prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called. Note: Some networks do not allow the user to change this setting. The following options are available: Default: the default setting provided by the network is used.
Page 161 Index list: lets you list, add, or delete CUG index numbers. The list of current CUG indexes appears. Add a new CUG index as advised by your service provider or delete a group. scroll through existing CUG indexes add a new CUG index delete a CUG index...
Page 162 Settings Band selection For the phone to make and receive phone calls, it must register with an available network. Your phone can handle any of the following types of networks: • Combined GSM 900/1800 • GSM 1900 The country where you purchased your phone determines the default band that it uses.
Page 163: Security (Menu 9.6)
Settings Security (Menu 9.6) The Security feature enables you to restrict the use of your phone by others and to restrict the types of calls made. Various codes and passwords are used to protect the features of your phone. They are described in the following sections.
Page 164 Settings Phone lock (Menu 9.6.3) When the Phone Lock feature is enabled, the phone is locked and you must enter a 4- to 8-digit phone password each time the phone is switched on. The password is preset to “00000000” at the factory.
Page 165 Privacy (Menu 9.6.5) Using this menu, you can lock your media contents, such as multimedia messages, photos, videos, voice memos, images, and sounds. Once you have locked the contents, you must enter the phone’s password to access the associated menus. select an item to lock place or remove a...
Page 166: Reset Settings (Menu 9.7)
Settings FDN mode (Menu 9.6.7) FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported by your SIM card, allows you to restrict your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. The following options are available: Disable: you can call any number. Enable: you can only call phone numbers stored in Phonebook.
Page 167: Solving Problems
Solving problems If you are experiencing problems with your phone, perform the following simple checks, before contacting a service professional. This may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call. When you switch your phone on, the following messages may appear: Insert SIM card •...
Page 168 Solving problems “No Service,” “Network Failure” or “Not Done” displays • The network connection was lost. You may be in a weak signal area (in a tunnel or surrounded by buildings). Move and try again. • You are trying to access an option for which you have not taken out a subscription with your service provider.
Page 169: Phonebook Entry
• 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. Solving problems ) to weak ( ).
Page 170: Access Codes
Access codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card. These codes help you protect the phone against unauthorised use. When requested for any of the codes explained below, enter the appropriate code (displayed as asterisks) and press the OK soft key or you make a mistake, press the C key one or more times until the incorrect digit is cleared and then...
Page 171: Pin
The Personal Identification Number or PIN (4 to 8 digits) protects your SIM card against unauthorised use. It is usually supplied with the SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN three times in succession, the code is disabled and cannot be used until you re-enable it by entering the PUK (see below).
Page 172: Pin2
Access codes PIN2 The PIN2 (4 to 8 digits), supplied with some SIM cards, is required to access specific functions, such as setting the maximum cost of a call. These functions are available if supported by your SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN2 three times in succession, the code is disabled and you cannot access the functions until you re-enable it by entering the PUK2.
Page 173: Barring Password
Access codes Barring password A 4-digit barring password is required when you use the Call Barring function. You can obtain the password from your service provider when you subscribe to this function. You can change this password in the Call barring menu (Menu 9.5.2).
Page 174: Health And Safety Information
Health and safety information SAR certification information This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves. Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured so as not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio-frequency (RF) energy, as recommended by the EU Council.
Page 175: Precautions When Using Batteries
SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value.
Page 176 Health and safety information • 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. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.
Page 177: Road Safety
Health and safety information Road safety Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold. When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility.
Page 178: Electronic Devices
Health and safety information 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...
Page 179: Other Medical Devices
Health and safety information Other medical devices If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Page 180: Potentially Explosive Environments
Health and safety information Potentially explosive environments Switch your phone off 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.
Page 181: Emergency Calls
Emergency calls This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential communications (medical emergencies, for example).
Page 182: Other Important Safety Information
Health and safety information 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.
Page 183: Care And Maintenance
Care and maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years. • Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children.
Page 184 Health and safety information • Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device’s moving parts and prevent proper operation. • Do not put the phone in or on heating devices, such as a microwave oven, a stove or a radiator. The phone may explode when overheated.
Page 185: Glossary
Glossary To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet, and to take full advantage of the features of your mobile phone, here are a few definitions: Active folder Ability to answer a call simply by opening the phone.
Page 186 Glossary EMS (Enhanced Message Service) An adaptation of the Short Message Service (SMS) that allows you to send and receive ring tones and the service provider’s logo, as well as combinations of simple media to and from EMS-compliant handsets. Because EMS is based on SMS, it can use SMS centres the same way that SMS does.
Page 187 Glossary Java Programming language generating applications that can run on all hardware platforms, whether small, medium or large, without modification. It has been promoted for and geared heavily to the Web, both for public Web sites and Intranets. When a Java program runs from a Web page, it is called a Java applet.
Page 188 Glossary PIN (Personal Identification Number) Security code that protects the phone against unauthorised use. The PIN is supplied by the service provider with the SIM card. It may be a four to eight-digit number and can be changed, as required. Proxy server A proxy server resides between a Web client, such as a web browser, and a real Web server and acts...
Page 189: Soft Keys
SDN (Service Dialling Numbers) Telephone numbers supplied by your network provider and giving access to special services, such as voice mail, directory inquiries, customer support and emergency services. SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) Card containing a chip with all the information required to operate the phone (network and memory information, as well as the subscriber’s personal data).
Page 190 Glossary Tri band Ability to handle any of the following types of network; GSM 900, GSM 1800, combined GSM 900/ 1800 and GSM 1900 MHz bands, for greater call success and wider roaming. Your phone automatically searches for the last network used.
Page 191: Index
Index Access codes • 170 Active folder • 148 Alarm • 120 Alert type • 152 Alphabet mode, text input • Answering call • 29 second call • 46 Anykey answer • 148 Auto redial • 148 Background image • 149 Backlight description •...
Page 192 Index Display backlight • 15 external • 16 icons • 14 layout • 13 settings • 149 Diverting, calls • 154 DNS settings • 112 DTMF tones, send • 44 Earpiece volume • 28 Emergency calls • 181 EMS (Enhanced Message Service) •...
Page 193 text • 84 voice • 107 web • 107 Messages • ring tone • 152 MIDlets, launch • 110 Minute minder • 154 Missed calls • 30, 56 MMS (Multimedia Message Service) • 93 Morning call • 120 MP3 player • 71 Multimedia messages creating/sending •...
Page 194 Index Recording videos • 136 voice memos • 73 Redialling automatically • 148 manually • 24 Resetting phone • 166 Ring tone • 151 Ring type • 152 Ring volume • 151 Ringer messages • 152 Road safety • 177 Roaming •...
Page 195 Volume, adjust earpiece • 28 keypad tone • 28 ring • 151 Waiting call • 158 Wallpaper • 149 WAP browser access • 77 cache, clear • 83 favourite • 80 World time • 145 Writing messages multimedia • 98 text •...
Page 199 2004.06.15 (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. Yong-Sang Park / S. Manager...

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