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SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS
World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-06943A
English. 04/2005. Rev 1.0
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- Page 1 * Depending on the software installed or your service provider, some of the contents of this manual may differ from your phone. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this manual. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-06943A...
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Page 3: Safety Precautions
Important safety precautions Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal. Use road safety at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals. - Page 4 Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories, out of the reach of small children. Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous. • The phone could explode if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type.
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Page 5: About This Guide
900, 1800, and 1900 bands. Special features of your phone • Simple, compact design with Intenna Samsung’s powerful intenna technology allows the best call quality without an annoying external antenna. • WAP browser Access the wireless web and access various services and up- to-the-minute information. - Page 6 • Phonebook Store up to 1000 home, office, or cellular phone numbers for your contacts. • Multimedia Message Service (MMS) Send and receive MMS messages with a combination of text, images, and sounds. • FM radio Listen to your favourite radio channels using the headset.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Unpack Make sure you have each item Your phone Buttons, features, and locations Get started First steps to operate your phone Install and charge the phone ... 7 Power on or off ... 8 Keys and display ... 9 Access menu functions... - Page 8 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 SIM AT p. 28 4 Sound settings 1 Ring tone 2 Ring volume 2 Call records p. 28 3 Alert type 4 Keypad tone 1 Missed calls p.
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Page 9: Unpack
Battery You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. The items supplied with your phone and the accessories at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider. Buttons, features, and locations Travel adapter Volume keys... -
Page 10: Get Started
Get started First steps to operate your phone SIM card information When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services. Install and charge the phone Remove the battery. -
Page 11: Power On Or Off
Get started Remove the adapter from the phone. Low battery indicator When the battery is low: • a warning tone sounds, • the battery low message displays, and • the empty battery icon blinks. If the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off. -
Page 12: Keys And Display
Keys and display Key(s) Description Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display. In Idle mode, access your favourite menu options directly. p. 58 In Menu mode, scroll through the menu options. In Idle mode, launches the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) browser. - Page 13 Get started Display Layout The display has the three areas. Menu Phonebook Icons Received signal strength Key Lock mode is active p. 55 Call in progress Out of your service area; you cannot send or receive calls Icons (continued) Icons displays various icons.
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Page 14: Access Menu Functions
Access menu functions Use the soft The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are keys using. The bottom line of the display indicates their current role. Menu Press the left soft key to access Menu mode. Select an option Phonebook... -
Page 15: Customise Your Phone
Get started Customise your phone 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Display and select Phone settings language Language. 2. Select a language. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Call ringer and select Sound settings melody Ring tone. 2. Select a ringer melody. You can set a wallpaper for the idle Idle mode screen. -
Page 16: Make/Answer Calls
5. Select Phone lock. Phone lock 6. Select Enable. (continued) 7. Enter the password and press <OK>. You can lock the keypad to prevent Key lock accidental key presses from affecting phone operations. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] and press <Yes>. -
Page 17: Step Outside The Phone
Step outside the phone Begin with your WAP, messages, FM radio, and other special features Browse WAP Using a built-in WAP (Wireless Access Protocol) browser, you can get easy access to the wireless web to receive a variety of updated services and information and to enjoy download of web contents. -
Page 18: Send Messages
1. In Idle mode, press Find an entry <Phonebook> and select Search. 2. Select an entry. 3. Select a number. 4. Press [ ] to dial, or <Options> to access options. Send messages 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Send a text and select Messages message (SMS) messages... -
Page 19: View Messages
Step outside the phone 8. To add other destinations, Send a select Add destination and multimedia repeat from step 6. message 9. To add destinations of other (MMS) types, press < (continued) from step 5. 10. When you finish, select Send message. -
Page 20: Listen To The Fm Radio
Listen to the FM radio 1. Plug the connector of the Finding and headset into the jack on the setting radio right side of the phone. channels 2. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select FM Radio. 3. Press <Options> and select Power On/Off 4. -
Page 21: Enter Text
Enter text ABC, Number, Symbol, and T9 modes You can enter text for some features such as messaging, Phonebook, or Organiser, using ABC, Number, Symbol, and T9 modes. Changing the text input mode The text input mode indicator displays when the cursor is in a text field. -
Page 22: Using Number Mode
Tips for using ABC mode • To enter the same letter twice or to enter a different letter on the same key, wait for the cursor to move to the right automatically or press [Right]. Then, enter the next letter. •... -
Page 23: Using T9 Mode
Enter text Using T9 mode T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes. Entering a word in T9 mode 1. Press [2] to [9] to start entering a word. Press each key once for each letter. -
Page 24: Call Functions
Call functions Advanced calling features Making a call 1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone number. 2. Press [ Press [C] to clear the last digit or press and hold [C] to clear the whole display. You can move the cursor to edit an incorrect digit. -
Page 25: Ending A Call
Call functions Ending a call Press [ Answering a call When you receive an incoming call, the phone rings and displays the incoming call image. Press <Accept> or [ ] to answer the call. Tips for answering a call • When Anykey answer in the Extra settings menu is active, you can press any key to answer a call, except for <Reject>... -
Page 26: Using The Menu Functions
Placing a call on hold/Retrieving Press <Hold> or <Unhold> to place the call on hold or retrieve the call. Using the menu functions Press <Options> and select Menu. Switching off the microphone (Mute mode) You can temporarily switch off your phone’s microphone so that the other person on the phone cannot hear you. - Page 27 Call functions 1. Press [ ] to answer the call. The first call is automatically put on hold. 2. Press <Swap> to switch between the calls. 3. Press <Options> and select End held call to end the call on hold. 4.
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Page 28: Menu Functions
Menu functions All menu options listed Phonebook You can store phone numbers on your SIM card and in your phone’s memory. The SIM card and phone’s memory are physically separate, but they are used as a single entity called Phonebook. To access this menu, press <Phonebook>... -
Page 29: New Entry
Menu functions New entry Use this menu to add a new entry to Phonebook. Storing a number or an e-mail address in the phone’s memory 1. Select a number type. 2. Select Phone. 3. Enter a name and press <OK>. 4. - Page 30 • Graphic: set a graphic icon for incoming calls from the group. • Group name: assign a name to the group. Speed dial Use this menu to assign speed dial numbers (2 to 9) to eight of your most frequently called numbers. Assigning speed dial entries 1.
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Page 31: Sim At
Menu functions This menu is available if your SIM card supports Service Dialling Numbers (SDN). Use this menu to view the list of SDNs assigned by your service provider, including emergency numbers, directory enquiries, and voicemail numbers. Scroll to the number you want and press <Dial> or SIM AT (Menu 1) This menu is available if you use a SIM AT card that... -
Page 32: Delete All
Delete all (Menu 2.4) Use this menu to delete all of the records stored in each call type. 1. Press [ ] to check the call type(s) to be cleared. 2. Press <Delete>. 3. Press <Yes> twice to confirm the deletion. Call time (Menu 2.5) This menu displays the time log for calls made and... -
Page 33: Network Services
Menu functions Network services (Menu 3) Use this menu to access network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, if you wish. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Network services. Call diverting (Menu 3.1) This network service reroutes incoming calls to a... -
Page 34: Call Waiting
• Incoming while abroad: prohibit incoming calls when you use your phone outside of your home country. • Cancel all: cancel all call barring settings, allowing calls to be sent and received normally. • Change barring password: change the call barring password obtained from your service provider. -
Page 35: Closed User Group
Menu functions • Send number: send your number each time you make a call. Closed user group (Menu 3.6) Use this menu to set incoming and outgoing calls to be restricted to a selected user group. For details about how to create a closed user group, contact your service provider. -
Page 36: Sound Settings
Sound settings (Menu 4) Use this menu to customise various sound settings. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Sound settings. Ring tone (Menu 4.1) Use this menu to select a ring tone for the call ringer. You can select one of the default ring melodies and downloaded sounds. -
Page 37: Alert On Call
Menu functions Alert on call (Menu 4.6) Use this menu to select whether or not the phone informs you when you receive a new message or when the time for an alarm comes during a call. Power on/off (Menu 4.7) Use this menu to select the melody that the phone plays when it is switched on or off. - Page 38 Inbox (Menu 5.1.1) You can view received text messages in this menu. While viewing a message, press <Options> to access the following options: • Delete: delete the message. • Send: forward the message. • Text reply: reply to the sender. •...
- Page 39 Menu functions Write new (Menu 5.1.3) You can create and send a text message. 1. Enter your message. 2. Press <Options> to access the following options: • Text formatting: change the text attributes. • Add objects: add a sound, melody, picture, or an animated image to the message.
- Page 40 Settings (Menu 5.1.6) Use this menu to customise the SMS settings. The setting options available in this menu may vary depending on your service provider. • Setting x (where x is the setting group number): Each group has its own submenu. Service centre: store or changes the number of your message centre.
- Page 41 Menu functions Delete all (Menu 5.1.7) Use this menu to delete all of the text messages stored in each message box. 1. Press [ ] to check the message box(es) to be cleared. 2. Press <Delete>. 3. Press <Yes> twice to confirm the deletion. Memory status (Menu 5.1.8) Use this menu to view the total number of text...
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Page 42: Multimedia Messages
• Receive: enable or disable the reception of broadcast messages. • Channel list: specify the channels from which you receive broadcast messages. • Language: select a language in which broadcast messages display. Please contact your service provider for details. Multimedia messages (Menu 5.2) Multimedia Message Service (MMS) delivers messages containing a combination of text, picture, and sound,... - Page 43 Menu functions • Properties: view the properties of the message. When you select a notification, you can access Retrieve to retrieve the message from the MMS server. Outbox (Menu 5.2.2) This menu displays MMS messages that you have sent. The following icons tell you the message status: •...
- Page 44 • Add destination: enter destination numbers or addresses. • Preview: view the message you created. The maximum size allowed for an MMS message can differ depending on the country. If you cannot attach another file, add another page. 3. If you want to change the added items, highlight one and press <Options>...
- Page 45 Menu functions While viewing a message template, press <OK> to access the following options: • Edit message: send a multimedia message using the template. • Delete: delete the template. Delete all (Menu 5.2.6) Use this menu to delete all of the multimedia messages stored in each message box.
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Page 46: Push Messages
• Report allowed: send a delivery report from the network to the sender. • Page duration: set how long one page in your outgoing messages displays. After a specified time, the display automatically scrolls to the next page. MMS profile (Menu 5.2.9) You can configure required network settings for MMS. -
Page 47: Funbox
Menu functions Funbox (Menu 6) The Funbox menu allows you to use the WAP browser, play Java games, and access images and sounds stored in the phone’s memory. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Funbox. WAP browser (Menu 6.1) The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) browser on... - Page 48 • Security info: view security information. • Inbox: read messages received from the web server. • Show image: view the image on the current web page in order. Exiting the WAP browser Press [ ] to exit the browser. Favorite (Menu 6.1.2) Use this menu to save URL addresses to quickly access websites.
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Page 49: Games
Menu functions • Bearer: select a bearer for each type of network address accessed; GPRS or Data. When the bearer is set to GPRS: • IP address: enter the WAP gateway address. • User name: enter the user ID. • Password: enter the password. -
Page 50: Sounds
• HOW TO PLAY: view how to play the game and the key functions for the game. • OPTION: switch on or off the game sound. 3. Press [ ] to confirm your selection. Viewing game information Scroll to the game you want and press <Info>. Changing DNS settings You may need to change the DNS setting of the Java server at your service provider’s instructions. -
Page 51: Memory Status
Menu functions Memory status (Menu 6.6) You can check the total amount of memory for media items and the amount of memory currently in use in each media folder. Organiser (Menu 7) The Organiser feature enables you to keep track of your schedule and tasks, and to make a voice memo. -
Page 52: Calendar
Setting the alarm to ring even if the phone is From the Alarm screen, select Autopower If the phone is off when it is time for the alarm to ring, the phone switches on and sounds the alarm. Calendar (Menu 7.2) Use this menu to consult the calendar, write memos, or set alarms to act as a reminder. -
Page 53: Time & Date
Menu functions • Alarm: set an alarm for the memo. • Delete: delete the memo. • Copy to: copy the memo to another date. • Move to: change the date of the memo. Time & Date (Menu 7.3) Use this menu to change the time and date displayed on your phone. -
Page 54: To Do List
To do list (Menu 7.5) Use this menu to create tasks and manage them. Creating the To do list 1. Press <New>. 2. Enter the first task and press <OK>. 3. Select a priority level. 4. Enter your deadline and press [ ]. Otherwise, press <Skip>. -
Page 55: Currency Exchange
Menu functions 3. When you press <Stop>, or if the recording time expires, the following options display: • Replay: play back your memo. • Re-record: discard the memo and record another one. • Save: save the memo. • Quit: cancel your recording and exit the Voice record menu. -
Page 56: Fm Radio
FM Radio (Menu 8) Use this menu to listen to the FM radio on your phone using the headset. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select FM Radio. Finding and setting radio channels 1. Plug the connector of the headset into the jack on the right side of the phone. -
Page 57: Phone Settings
Menu functions Using radio options On the FM Radio screen, press <Options> to access the following radio options: • Power On/Off: turn the radio on or off. • Add: store up to 30 radio channels. • Edit: edit the name and frequency of the channel. •... -
Page 58: Display Settings
If there is no communication between your phone and the IrDA-compliant device within 30 seconds of activating the feature, it is automatically deactivated. Display settings (Menu 9.2) Use this menu to change settings for the display and light. Wallpaper (Menu 9.2.1) Use this menu to change the background image and the settings for the text in Idle mode. -
Page 59: Greeting Message
Menu functions Greeting message (Menu 9.3) Use this menu to enter the greeting that is displayed briefly when the phone is switched on. Own number (Menu 9.4) Use this feature to check your phone numbers, or to assign a name to each of the numbers. Changes made here do not affect the actual subscriber numbers on your SIM card. -
Page 60: Extra Settings
The password is preset to 00000000. To change the password, use the Change password menu. Change password (Menu 9.6.4) Use this menu to change your phone password. The password is preset to 00000000. Privacy (Menu 9.6.5) Use this menu to lock your media content, including MMS messages, voice memos, images, and sounds. -
Page 61: Solve Problems
Short cut (Menu 9.8) You can use the Navigation keys as shortcut keys to access specific menus directly from Idle mode. Use this menu to change the shortcut assignments for the Up, Left, or Right key. 1. Select a key to be used as a shortcut key. 2. - Page 62 “Enter PUK” • The PIN code has been entered incorrectly three times in succession, and the phone is now blocked. Enter the PUK supplied by your service provider. “No Service,” “Network Failure,” or “Not Done” displays • The network connection has been lost. You may be in a weak signal area.
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Page 63: Health And Safety Information
The model and serial numbers of your phone • Your warranty details • A clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales service. Health and safety information SAR certification information This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves. -
Page 64: Precautions When Using Batteries
The highest SAR value for this model phone was 0.505W/kg. 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 65: Road Safety
Health and safety information • Use only Samsung-approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Samsung- approved chargers. Disconnect the charger from the power source when it is not in use. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life. -
Page 66: Operating Environment
Operating environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in the area you are in, and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger. When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, read its user’s guide for detailed safety instructions. -
Page 67: Potentially Explosive Environments
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 68: 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 like medical emergencies. To make or receive calls, the phone must be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal strength. -
Page 69: Care And Maintenance
Health and safety information • Switch off your phone before boarding an aircraft. It is dangerous and illegal to use wireless phones in an aircraft because they can interfere with the operation of the aircraft. • Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of telephone services to the offender, or legal action, or both. - Page 70 • 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, stove, or radiator. The phone may explode when overheated. •...
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Page 71: Index
Index Calculator • 50 Call cost • 29 Call records ABC mode, text input • 18 Alarm • 48 Alert • 33, 34 Answering Call time • 29 call • 22 Caller ID • 31 second call • 23 Calls Anykey answer •... - Page 72 MMS messages Language, select • 56 Last number, redial • 21 Listening, radio • 53 Locking Multi-party calls • 24 keypad • 55 Muting phone • 56 SIM card • 57 Low battery indicator • 8 Names Memory status downloaded items • 48 messages •...
- Page 73 Index Sent messages MMS • 40 SMS • 35 SIM card inserting • 7 Voice memos locking • 57 SMS messages Voicemail server creating/sending • 36 deleting • 35 setting • 37 viewing • 35 Sound settings • 33 Waiting call • 31 Sounds, downloaded •...