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  • Page 1 Samsung B2100 user manual...
  • 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 equipment 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: In Menu mode, select respective owners: Messages →...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    safety and usage information ....2 Safety warnings .......... 2 contents Safety precautions ........4 Important usage information ....... 7 introducing your mobile phone ..... 10 Unpack ............. 10 Phone layout ..........11 Keys ............12 Display ............14 Icons ............14 assembling and preparing your mobile phone ............
  • Page 5 Access menus .......... 22 Record and play voice memos ....43 Customise your phone ......22 Edit images ..........44 Use basic call functions ......24 Use Java-powered games and Send and view messages ......25 applications ..........47 Add and find contacts ....... 27 View world clocks ........
  • Page 6: Safety And Usage Information

    Safety warnings safety and Keep your phone away from small usage children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the information reach of small children or animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Protect your hearing Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak...
  • Page 7 Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between chargers with care mobile phones and pacemakers to avoid potential • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and interference, as recommended by manufacturers chargers specifically designed for your phone. and the independent research group, Wireless Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause Technology Research.
  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    Reduce the risk of repetitive motion mobile phone in a certain area. injuries When sending text messages or playing games on Use only Samsung-approved your phone, hold the phone with a relaxed grip, accessories press the keys lightly, use special features that...
  • Page 9 Turn off the phone near medical 113° F). Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity and life of your batteries. equipment • Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects, Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in as this can create a connection between the + hospitals or health care facilities.
  • Page 10 • Improperly sealed covers, extended immersion in • Avoid using the phone’s camera flash or light water, and/or excessive pressure may cause close to the eyes of children or animals. leaks and allow water to enter the phone. Do not •...
  • Page 11: Important Usage Information

    • Disconnect chargers from power sources when Important usage information not in use. • Use batteries only for their intended purpose. Use your phone in the normal position Handle SIM cards and memory cards Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna. with care Allow only qualified personnel to service •...
  • Page 12 Your phone conforms to European Union (EU) about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the standards that limit human exposure to radio Samsung mobile phone website. frequency (RF) energy emitted by radio and telecommunications equipment. These standards Correct disposal of this product prevent the sale of mobile phones that exceed a (Waste Electrical &...
  • Page 13 This marking shown on the product or its literature, Correct disposal of batteries in this indicates that it should not be disposed with other product household wastes at the end of its working life. To (Applicable in the European Union and other prevent possible harm to the environment or human European countries with separate battery health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please...
  • Page 14: Introducing Your Mobile Phone

    In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s The items supplied with your phone may vary layout, keys, display, and icons. depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider. You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer.
  • Page 15: Phone Layout

    Phone layout The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: Speaker Camera lens Flashbulb Earpiece Multifunction jack Display Flash key Battery cover Volume key Confirm key 4-way navigation key Internal antenna...
  • Page 16: Keys

    Maintain your water and dust resistant • Ensure that all covers are properly feature aligned and tightly closed. • Always keep the multifunction jack Your phone offers limited protection against cover clean and be careful to accidental exposure to water in some conditions, avoid damaging it.
  • Page 17 Function Function In Idle mode, access user-defined Enter numbers, letters and special Alpha- menus (depending on your service characters; In Idle mode, press and 4-way provider, pre-defined menus may numeric hold [1] to access voice mails and navigation differ); In Menu mode, scroll through [0] to enter an international call prefix menu options Enter special characters or perform...
  • Page 18: Display

    Display Icons Your phone’s display consists of three areas: Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Icon Definition Icon line Displays various icons Signal strength GPRS network status Text and graphic area Displays messages, • Blue: GPRS network connected instructions, and •...
  • Page 19 Icon Definition Icon Definition Roaming (outside of normal service area) Normal profile activated Bluetooth activated Silent profile activated Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset Battery power level connected Current time Syncronised with PC New text message (SMS) New multimedia message (MMS) New email message New voice mail message Music playback in progress...
  • Page 20: Assembling And Preparing Your Mobile Phone

    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 21 2. Insert the SIM card. 3. Insert the battery. Place the SIM card in the phone with the gold- coloured contacts facing down.
  • Page 22: Charge The Battery

    4. Replace the battery cover and screw the lock. Charge the battery Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack and plug the small end of the travel adapter. Screw the lock completely to secure the battery cover.
  • Page 23: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    2. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a Insert a memory card (optional) power outlet. To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a 3. When the battery is fully charged (the icon is memory card. Your phone accepts microSD™ no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from memory cards up to 8 GB (depending on memory the power outlet.
  • Page 24 4. Lift the memory card cover and insert a memory 5. Close and lock the memory card cover. card with the label side facing up. 6. Insert the battery. 7. Replace the battery cover and screw the lock.
  • Page 25: Using Basic Functions

    Turn your phone on and off using basic To turn your phone on, 1. Press and hold [ functions 2. Enter your PIN and press <Confirm> (if necessary). 3. When the setup wizard opens, customise your Learn how to perform basic operations and use the phone as desired by following the screen.
  • Page 26: Access Menus

    To switch to the Offline profile, in Menu mode, Customise your phone select Settings → Phone profiles → Offline. Get more from your phone by customising it to Follow all posted warnings and directions from match your preferences. official personnel when in areas where wireless devices are prohibited.
  • Page 27 4. Select a ringtone category → a ringtone. 3. Select Wallpaper → an image. 5. Press <Save>. 4. Press <Save>. To switch to another profile, select it from the list. Select a skin colour (Menu mode) Create a phone profile 1.
  • Page 28: Use Basic Call Functions

    Lock your phone Answer a call 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Security → 1. When a call comes in, press [ Phone lock → On. 2. To end the call, press [ 2. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and press Adjust the volume <OK>.
  • Page 29: Send And View Messages

    Use the headset 3. Enter your message text. Enter text For sending as a text message, skip to step 7. By plugging the supplied headset into the For attaching multimedia, continue with step 4. multifunction jack, you can make and answer calls: 4.
  • Page 30 5. Press <Options> → Attach multimedia and Enter text in one of the following modes: attach a file (if necessary). Mode Function 6. Press <Options> → Send to send the Press the appropriate alphanumeric key until message. the character you want appears on the display.
  • Page 31: Add And Find Contacts

    View text or multimedia messages Add and find contacts 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → My Learn the basics of using the Phonebook feature. messages → Inbox. Add a new contact 2. Select a text or multimedia message. 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press View an email <Options>.
  • Page 32: Use Basic Camera Functions

    3. Select the contact’s name from the search list. 3. Press the Confirm key to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically. Once you have found a contact, you can: • call the contact by pressing [ 4. Press <Back> to take another photo (step 2). •...
  • Page 33: Listen To Music

    Learn how to listen to music via the music player or • Download from the wireless web. p. 30 FM radio. • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Listen to the FM radio PC Studio. p. 37 • Receive via Bluetooth.
  • Page 34: Browse The Web

    3. Control playback using the following keys: Browse the web Function Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web Confirm Pause or resume playback pages. Adjust the volume up or down Browse web pages • Left: Restart playback; Skip 1. In Menu mode, select Browser → Home. backward (press within 3 seconds);...
  • Page 35 Bookmark your favourite web pages 1. In Menu mode, select Browser → Bookmarks. Browser may be labelled differently depending on your service provider. 2. Press <Create> or <Options> → Add bookmark . 3. Enter a page title and a web address (URL). 4.
  • Page 36: 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 37 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 38: Use Advanced Phonebook Functions

    4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 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 39 Set speed dial numbers Create a group of contacts 1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook. By creating groups of contacts, you can assign ringtones and caller ID photos to each group or send 2. Scroll to a contact to assign. messages and emails to an entire group.
  • Page 40: Use Advanced Messaging Functions

    8. To set a group ringtone, scroll down and press Create a multimedia template the Confirm key → a ringtone category → a 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates ringtone. → Multimedia message templates. 9. Press <Options> → Save. 2.
  • Page 41: Use Advanced Music Functions

    2. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. template 3. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates PC to the phone.
  • Page 42 4. Open Windows Media Player to synchronise Create a playlist music files. 1. Insert a memory card. 5. Edit or enter your phone’s name in the pop-up 2. In Menu mode, select Music → Playlists. window (if necessary). 3. Press <Options> → Create playlist. 6.
  • Page 43 Customise your music player settings 5. When you are finished recording, press the Confirm key or <Stop>. The music file will be Learn to adjust the playback and sound settings for saved in FM radio clips (My files → Music). your music player.
  • Page 44: 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 Menu mode, select Applications → Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools Bluetooth.
  • Page 45 2. Press <Options> → Send namecard via or Find and pair with other Bluetooth- Send via → Bluetooth (when sending contact enabled devices data, specify which data to send). 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Bluetooth → Search new device. Receive data using the Bluetooth 2.
  • Page 46: Activate And Send An Sos Message

    2. Press <Options> → Settings. 3. Scroll down and press the Confirm key to open the recipient list. 3. Scroll down to Remote SIM mode. 4. Press the Confirm key to open your contact list. 4. Scroll left or right to On. 5.
  • Page 47: Activate The Mobile Tracker

    Activate the mobile tracker 8. When you are finished selecting contacts, press <Options> → Add to return to the recipient list. When someone inserts a new SIM card in your 9. Press <Options> → Save to save the recipients. phone, the mobile tracker feature will automatically 10.
  • Page 48: Edit Images

    Play a voice memo Edit images 1. From the voice recorder screen, press Learn to edit images and apply fun effects. <Options> → Go to My voice clips. Apply effects to images 2. Select a file. 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Image 3.
  • Page 49 7. When you are finished with applying effects, 7. When you are finished with adjustment, press press <Options> → Save as → <Yes>. <Options> → Save as → <Yes>. 8. Enter a new file name for the image, and press 8.
  • Page 50 To resize the image, select a size → <Yes> and To resize or reshape the rectangle, press <Options> → Resize or Shape. skip to step 7. 7. Press <Options> → Save as → <Yes>. 7. When you are finished with transforming options, press <Options>...
  • Page 51: Use Java-Powered Games And Applications

    To resize or rotate the added image, press 2. Select a game from the list and follow the on- <Options> → Resize or Rotate. screen instructions. 8. Press <Done> or <Options> → Done. Available games may vary, depending on your service provider or region.
  • Page 52: View World Clocks

    View world clocks Add a world clock to your display In Dual Clock Display mode, you can view clocks Learn to view the time in another country or city and with two different time zones on your display. set world clocks to appear on your display. After you have saved world clocks, View a world clock 1.
  • Page 53: Set And Use Alarms

    Set and use alarms Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, Learn to set and control alarms for important events. • Press <OK> or any key to stop an alarm without Set a new alarm snooze. 1. In Menu mode, select Alarms. •...
  • Page 54: Use The Calculator

    Use the calculator Set a countdown timer 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calculator. 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Timer. 2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator 2. Press <Set>. display to perform basic mathematical 3.
  • Page 55: Create A New Task

    Create a new task Manage your calendar 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Task. Learn to change the calendar view and create events. 2. Press <Create>. 3. Enter the details of the task. Change the calendar view 4. Press <Save>, or press <Options> → Save. 1.
  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. While using your phone, the following messages Message Try this to solve the problem: may appear: When using the phone for the first time or when the PIN requirement is Message Try this to solve the problem:...
  • Page 57 Your phone displays “Network error” or “No Another caller cannot reach you. network.” • 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 58 The audio quality of the call is poor. • If the battery will no longer charge completely, dispose of the old battery properly and replace it • Ensure that you are not blocking the phone’s with a new battery. internal antenna. Your phone is hot to the touch.
  • Page 59: Index

    index alarms calculator multiparty, 33 creating, 49 see tools, calculator placing on hold, 33 deactivating, 49 recently dialled, 32 calendar stopping, 49 retrieving held calls, 33 see tools, calendar viewing missed, 32 battery calls charging, 18 advanced functions, 32 conference calls installing, 16 see calls, multiparty answering additional calls, 33...
  • Page 60 46 viewing email, 27 viewing, 28 transforming, 45 viewing multimedia, 27 radio viewing text, 27 internet see FM radio see web browser mobile tracker ringtone Java multimedia Samsung PC Studio accessing applications, 47 see messages launching games, 47...
  • Page 61 shortcut keys text viewing, 29 see shortcuts creating memos, 51 voice memos creating tasks, 51 shortcuts playing, 44 entering, 26 recording, 43 silent profile messages, 25 volume SIM card timer call volume, 24 see tools, countdown timer skin colour key tone volume, 22 SOS message tools wallpaper...
  • Page 62 (name and signature of authorised person) RADIO EN 301 511 V9.0.2 (03-2003) * It is not the address of Samsung Service Centre. For the address or the EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (10-2006) phone number of Samsung Service Centre, see the warranty card or contact the retailer where you purchased your phone.
  • Page 63 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-21473A http://www.samsungmobile.com English. 03/2009. Rev. 1.1...

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