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Samsung SGH-S501I User Manual

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  • Page 1 SGH-S501i User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Important Safety

    Important safety precautions Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal. Drive safely 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 3 Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories, out of the reach of small children. Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung-approved batteries and accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage you or your phone and may be dangerous.

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    About this Guide This User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get started” and “Step outside the phone.” In this guide, the following instruction icons appear: Indicates that you need to pay careful attention to the subsequent information regarding safety...
  • Page 5 • Bluetooth Transfer media files and personal data and connect to other devices using free, wireless Bluetooth technology. • Photo printing Print your photos to preserve your best moments forever. • i-mode browser Access the wireless web to get up-to-the-minute information and a wide variety of media content.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Unpack Make sure you have each item Your phone Keys, features, and locations Get started First steps to operating your phone Install and charge the phone ... 7 Power on or off ... 9 Keys and display ... 9 Access menu functions...
  • Page 7 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press [Centre] in Idle mode. p. 39 1 Call log 3 Applications 1 Recent contacts p. 39 1 Media player 2 Missed calls p. 40 2 Voice recorder 3 Dialled calls p. 40 3 Image editor 4 Received calls p.

  • Page 8: Unpack

    • Phone • Travel Adapter • Battery • User‘s Guide 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.

  • Page 9: Get Started

    Get started First steps to operating 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 cover.

  • Page 10: Low Battery Indicator

    Get started Plug the travel adapter into the phone. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter from the wall outlet. Remove the adapter from the phone.

  • Page 11: Power On Or Off

    Power on or off Switch on 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold [ Do not turn on the phone when 3. If necessary, enter the PIN mobile phone and press <OK>. use is prohibited. Switch off 1. Open the phone. 2.
  • Page 12 Get started Make or answer a call. In Idle mode, retrieve numbers recently dialled, missed, or received. Press and hold to switch the phone on or off. End a call. In Menu mode, cancel input and return the phone to Idle mode. Delete characters from the display.
  • Page 13 Adjust the phone volume. In Idle mode, with the phone open, adjust the key tone volume. With the phone closed, press and hold to turn on the external display. Press and hold to activate the touch keypad first before playing the media player with the phone closed.
  • Page 14 Get started Icons Received signal strength New i-mail or MMS message • Grey: a message on your phone; when a message is being retrieved, the icon blinks • Yellow: a message on the i-mode server • Red: Inbox is full Connected to Java application Call in progress...

  • Page 15: Access Menu Functions

    Memory card inserted Alarm set Roaming network Home Zone, if registered for the appropriate service Office Zone, if registered for the appropriate service i-mode is active • Yellow: in a GPRS network • Grey: in a GSM network i-mode connection is being made i-mode is locked Battery power level...

  • Page 16: Customise Your Phone

    Get started Select an 1. Press the appropriate soft key. option 2. Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option. 3. Press <Select> or [Centre] to confirm the function displayed or option highlighted. 4. To exit, choose either of the following methods.
  • Page 17 2. Select an image or a video category. 3. Select an image or a video. 4. Press <Select>. 5. Press <Save>. You can change the colour for Menu mode the display components, such skin colour as title bars and highlight bars. 1.
  • Page 18 Get started You can switch the phone to Quiet mode Quiet mode to avoid disturbing other people. Press and hold [ ] in Idle mode. You can protect the phone Phone lock against unauthorised use with a phone password. The phone will require the password on power-up.

  • Page 19: Make/Answer Calls

    Make/Answer calls 1. In Idle mode, enter an area Make a call code and phone number. 2. Press [ 3. To end the call, press [ 1. When the phone rings, Answer press [ a call 2. To end the call, press [ Press [ / ].

  • Page 20: Play Media

    ] to phone • Download from a computer >, or • Receive via Bluetooth [Centre] and select My files → Videos → My video clips. p. 63 using the optional Samsung PC Studio Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide p. 105...
  • Page 21 • Copy to a memory card and insert the card into the phone p. 26 1. In Idle mode, press Create a [Centre] and select play list Applications → Media player. 2. Press <Options> and select Add media from → Phone or Memory card.

  • Page 22: Browse The Web

    Step outside the phone Browse the web Using the i-mode browser, you can easily access the wireless web to get a variety of up-to-date services and information and to enjoy downloads of web content. In Idle mode, press and hold Launch the [Centre].
  • Page 23 To the SIM card: 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press <Options>. 2. Select Save contact → SIM → New. 3. Enter a name and press <Save> to save the contact. 1. In Idle mode, press [Centre] Find a and select Phonebook →...

  • Page 24: Send Messages

    Step outside the phone Send messages 1. In Idle mode, press Send a text [Centre] and select message Messages → Create (SMS) message. 2. Enter your message. 3. Press <Options> and select Save and send or Send only. 4. Enter destination numbers. 5.
  • Page 25 1. In Idle mode, press Send an <i-mail> and select i-mail Compose i-mail. 2. Select the 3. Enter destination numbers or e-mail addresses and press [Centre]. 4. Select the 5. Enter the mail title and press [Centre]. 6. Move to the files.

  • Page 26: View Messages

    Step outside the phone View messages When a notification appears: View a text 1. Press <View>. message 2. Select the message from the Inbox. From the Inbox: 1. In Idle mode, press [Centre] and select Messages → My messages → Inbox. 2.
  • Page 27 1. In Idle mode, press Search for [Centre] and select and pair Settings → Bluetooth → with a My devices → Search for Bluetooth new devices. device 2. Select a device. 3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and press <OK>.

  • Page 28: Use A Memory Card

    Step outside the phone To receive data via Bluetooth, Receive data your phone’s Bluetooth feature must be active. 1. When a device attempts to access your phone, press <Yes> to permit the connection. 2. If necessary, press <Yes> to confirm that you are willing to receive.
  • Page 29 • Do not expose cards in a place subject to electro- static discharge and/or electrical noise. • Keep cards away from small children or pets. 1. Slide a memory card into Insert a the card slot, with the label memory side face down.

  • Page 30: Watch The Phone Display On A Tv

    Step outside the phone 2. Plug the USB connecter of Use a card the card reader/writer into adapter the USB port on your (continued) computer. 3. Access the appropriate memory disk and copy to and from the card. Watch the phone display on a TV You can view the display of your phone on a TV screen by connecting the phone and TV with a TV out cable.
  • Page 31 1. With the TV switched on, Transfer connect your phone to the phone TV with a TV out cable, as display to shown. a TV 2. Switch the TV to External Input mode. The display switches to TV Out mode and you can view the phone’s display on the TV screen.

  • Page 32: Enter Text

    Enter text Stroke, T9 English, ABC, Number, and Symbol modes You can enter text for some features, such as Messages, Phonebook, or Calendar, by using Stroke modes for Chinese, and Quick English and English modes for English. You can also enter numbers and symbols.

  • Page 33: Using T9 English Mode

    Entering strokes and characters in Stroke mode 1. Press the keys that correspond to a character’s component strokes. Press keys in the order that you would write the strokes, using one press per stroke. Example: To enter , press [5] to enter and [3] to enter If you are uncertain of the stroke order, press [6] in place of each questionable...
  • Page 34 Enter text Entering a word in T9 English mode 1. Press [2] to [9] to start entering a word. Press each key once for each letter. Example: Press [4], [3], [5], [5], and [6] to enter Hello. T9 predicts the word that you are typing, and it may change with each key that you press.

  • Page 35: Using Abc Mode

    Using ABC mode Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the display. 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].

  • Page 36: Call Functions

    Call functions Advanced calling features Making a call 1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone number. • 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 37: Viewing Missed Calls

    You can quickly dial a number from the SIM card using its location number assigned when stored. 1. In Idle mode, enter a location number and press [ ]. 2. Press [Left] or [Right] to scroll through other numbers. 3. Press <Dial> or [ ] to dial the number you want.

  • Page 38: Using The Headset

    Using the headset Use the headset to make or answer calls without holding the phone. Connect the headset to the jack on the left side of the phone. The button on the headset works as follows: Press redial the last call and hold the button twice.

  • Page 39: Answering A Second Call

    Answering a second call You can answer an incoming call while already on the phone, if your network supports it and you have activated the call waiting feature. p. 104 1. Press [ ] to answer the call. The first call is automatically put on hold.
  • Page 40 Call functions • Send DTMF: send the DTMF (Dual tone multi-frequency) tones as a group. The DTMF tones are the tones used in phones for tone dialling, sounding when you press the number keys. This option is helpful for entering a password or an account number when you call an automated system, like a banking service.

  • Page 41: Menu Functions

    Menu functions All menu options listed Call log (Menu 1) Use this menu to view the calls you have dialled, received, or missed, and the length of the calls. You can also check the cost of your calls, if your SIM card supports this function. To access this menu, press [Centre] in Idle mode and select Call log.
  • Page 42 Menu functions Missed calls (Menu 1.2) This menu displays the most recent calls you did not answer. Dialled calls (Menu 1.3) This menu displays the most recent calls you have dialled. Received calls (Menu 1.4) This menu displays the most recent calls you have received.
  • Page 43 Call costs (Menu 1.7) This network feature displays the cost of calls. This menu is available only if supported by your SIM card. Note that this is not intended to be used for billing purposes. • Last call cost: check the cost of your last call.
  • Page 44 Menu functions Using Phonebook options While viewing contact details, press <Options> to access the following options: • Edit: edit contact information. • Send message: send an SMS, i-mail, or MMS message to the selected number, or to the selected e-mail address. •...
  • Page 45 Storing a contact on the SIM card 1. Select SIM. 2. Enter information about the contact. • Name: assign a name. • Phone number: add a number. • Location: assign a location number. To assign a caller ID image or video, ringtone, or group, the contact must be saved to the phone’s memory.
  • Page 46 Menu functions • Send message: send an SMS, i-mail, or MMS to the group members you want. • Delete: delete the selected group or all groups. Group members, however, will not be deleted from Phonebook. Speed dial (Menu 2.4) Use this menu to assign a speed dial number (2 to 9) for 8 of your most frequently dialled numbers.
  • Page 47 Saving your name card The procedure for creating your name card is the same as the one for saving a phone number in the phone’s memory. p. 42 Using name card options After saving your name card, press <Options> to access the following options: •...
  • Page 48 Downloading or receiving media files Use these methods to save media files to your phone’s memory: • Download from the wireless web • Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC Studio Studio User’s Guide p. 63 Samsung PC...
  • Page 49 • Receive via an active Bluetooth connection p. 105 • Copy to a memory card and insert the card into the phone p. 26 The downloaded or received files are stored in the Music or Videos folder. Creating a play list 1.
  • Page 50 Menu functions Function Changes the repeat mode. Changes the equaliser mode. Changes the skin type. Turns Shuffle mode on or off. Using media player options During playback, press <Options> to access the following options: • Play/Pause: begin or pause playback. •...
  • Page 51 Accessing the play list From the media player screen, press [Up]. Press <Options> to access the following options: • Play: play the currently selected file via phone or Bluetooth stereo headset. • Add music from: add files to the play list. •...
  • Page 52 Menu functions Voice recorder (Menu 3.2) Use this menu to record voice memos. A voice memo can be up to one hour long. Recording a voice memo 1. Press [Centre] to start recording. 2. Speak into the microphone. Press [Centre] to pause or resume recording.
  • Page 53 • Maximum 1 hour: record a voice memo of up to one hour. Image editor (Menu 3.3) Use this menu to edit your photos using various editing tools. Applying an effect 1. Press <Options> and select New image → Open or Take photo. 2.
  • Page 54 Menu functions 4. Press <Options> and select Done. 5. Press <Options> and select Save as. 6. Enter a new file name and press [Centre]. Adding visual features You can decorate photos by adding a frame, an image, or a note. 1.
  • Page 55 6. Press <Options> to access the following stamp edit options: • Move: change the position of the stamp. • Resize: change the stamp size. • Rotate: rotate the stamp. • Stamp colour: change the stamp colour. • Shadow on: apply a shadow to the stamp.
  • Page 56 Menu functions Stopping an alarm • For a non-wake-up alarm, press any key. • For a wake-up alarm, press <Confirm> or [Centre]. Press any key, except for <Confirm> and [Centre], to cause it to sound again after 5 minutes. You can do this a maximum of 5 times.
  • Page 57 Starting the timer 1. Press <Set>. 2. Enter the length of time you want to count down and press <OK>. 3. Press [Centre] to start counting down. Stopping the timer • Press any key when the timer rings. • Press [Centre] on the Timer screen to stop the timer before it rings.
  • Page 58 Menu functions Converter (Menu 3.10) Use this menu for common conversions, such as currency and temperature. 1. Select a converter. 2. Press [Left] or [Right] to select the original unit and press [Down]. 3. Enter the value to be converted and press [Down].
  • Page 59 Create message (Menu 4.1) Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send text messages that may include simple pictures, animated images, and melodies. Creating and sending an SMS message 1. Enter your message and press [Centre]. • The maximum number of characters allowed in a message varies by service provider.
  • Page 60 Menu functions My messages (Menu 4.2) Use this menu to access text messages you have received, sent, or which have failed in sending. Inbox (Menu 4.2.1) This folder stores all the text messages you have received. Viewing a message The following icons may appear on the message list to show the message type: •...
  • Page 61 • Protection: lock the message to protect it from being deleted, or unlock the message. You can protect only messages stored in the phone’s memory. • Add to Block list: add the sender’s number to the Block list to reject the messages from the sender.
  • Page 62 Menu functions • Cut address: extract URLs, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message. • Delete: delete the message. • Protection: lock the message to protect it from being deleted, or unlock the message. Sentbox (Menu 4.2.4) This folder stores text messages that you have sent.
  • Page 63 Creating a template 1. Select an empty location. 2. Enter a message and press [Centre]. Using template options From the template list, press <Options> to access the following options: • Edit: edit the selected template. • Send message: create and send a text message using the template.
  • Page 64 Menu functions Send delivery receipt: set the network to inform you when your messages have been delivered. Bearer selection: select either GSM or GPRS preferred, depending on your network. • Receiving options: activate 3D vivid view mode for displaying received SMS messages on your phone.
  • Page 65 Memory status (Menu 4.6) Use this menu to view the amount of memory currently in use in each message folder. i-mode (Menu 5) In this menu, you can use the i-mode browser, send or receive i-mode mails and MMS messages, and access Java applications. To access this menu, press [Centre] in Idle mode and select i-mode, or press <i-mode>...
  • Page 66 Menu functions • Key operations on an i-mode screen depend on the screen contents at that time. • You can answer a call while using the i-mode feature. After ending the call, the display returns to the function screen you were using. Using browser options From any web page, press <Options>...
  • Page 67 Exiting the i-mode browser To exit the browser at any time, press [ i-mail (Menu 5.2) Use this menu to use i-mail and MMS message services. You can quickly access this menu by pressing <i-mail> in Idle mode. Compose i-mail (Menu 5.2.1) You can create and send a mail, attaching various types of media files.
  • Page 68 Menu functions Copying and pasting text 1. While entering text in a mail, place the cursor next to the text you want to copy. 2. Press <Options> and select Copy messages. 3. Press <Copy On>. 4. Highlight the text as you want by pressing the Navigation keys and press [Centre].
  • Page 69 Compose MMS (Menu 5.2.2) Using Multimedia Message Service (MMS), you can send and receive MMS messages containing a combination of text, image, video, and audio, from phone to phone or from phone to e-mail. Creating and sending an MMS message 1.
  • Page 70 Menu functions Slice: the image is scaled so that the shorter side, either the height or width, fits the corresponding side of the display area. • Options: change the display time for each item in the message, such as a slide, text, image, or audio clip.

  • Page 71: Using Message Options

    Inbox (Menu 5.2.3) Use this menu to access i-mails and MMS messages you have received. When the Inbox reaches its maximum limit, new i-mails or MMS messages will overwrite old messages that have already been read. Viewing a message 1. Select a folder. The number next to a folder name indicates the number of unread messages.
  • Page 72 Menu functions • Browse SMIL: play the SMIL slides of an MMS message manually. Press [Left] or [Right] to move to the next slide. On the message list, press <Options> to access the following options: • Move: move the selected message to another folder.
  • Page 73 On the message list, press <Options> to access the following options: • Edit: edit the message. • Delete: delete the selected message. • Selective Delete: delete the messages you select. • Delete all: delete all messages. • Protect On/Off: protect the message from being deleted.
  • Page 74 Menu functions Auto Receive: set the phone to retrieve new messages from the i-mail server as soon as they arrive at the server. Receive Attach File: select the types of attachments you want to receive. • Edit: edit your signature or a quotation of your messages: Edit Signature: enter a tag line to be inserted at the end of your message.
  • Page 75 Java (Menu 5.3) Use this menu to download and play games and Java applications from various sources using the i-mode browser. On the Java application list, press <Options> to access the following Java system options: • Create New Folder: create a folder. •...
  • Page 76 Menu functions • AutoStart Setting: select whether or not the Java application launches automatically when selected. • Show Desc Setting: set whether or not the description of a Java application is displayed before downloading. • AutoStart Failure: set whether or not the Java application launches automatically after the launch fails.
  • Page 77 Go to internet (Menu 5.6) Use this menu to access a specific website by manually entering a URL address or selecting one from the Address history list. Saved Pages (Menu 5.7) Use this menu to access the web pages you have saved.
  • Page 78 Menu functions • Show Address: display the address of the web page. • Protect On/Off: protect the page from being deleted. Browser Settings (Menu 5.8) Use this menu to change the settings for the i-mode browser to suit your preferences. •...

  • Page 79: Viewing An Image

    Sound Effect: turn the sound effect on or off. Storage Device: select the default memory location, phone or memory card, for downloaded files. • Check Settings: check your current settings. • Reset Settings: restore the default settings. My files (Menu 6) The My files menu allows you to access images, videos, music files, and sound files stored in the phone’s memory or on a memory...
  • Page 80 Menu functions Viewing a slide show You can view your photos as a slide show, a sequential presentation of each photo in the current folder. 1. Select My photos. 2. Press <Options> and select Slide show. 3. Select an interval option. The slide show begins.

  • Page 81: Using Video Options

    Videos (Menu 6.2) This menu displays video clips you have recorded, downloaded, received in messages, or imported from your computer. Video clips recorded on other devices, such as camcorders, may not play correctly. Playing a video clip 1. Select a video folder. 2.
  • Page 82 Menu functions • Delete: delete the selected file. • Rename: change the file name. • Move to: move the file to another folder or to a memory card. • Copy to memory card: copy the file to a memory card. •...
  • Page 83 • Set as: set the file as your ringtone or as a ringtone for a Phonebook entry. • Delete: delete the selected file. • Rename: change the file name. • Move to: move the file to another folder or to a memory card. •...
  • Page 84 Menu functions • Protection: lock the file to protect it from being deleted, or unlock the file. • Details: access the file properties. My vMessages (Menu 6.6) This menu displays i-mails or MMS messages you have saved from the i-mode server to the phone’s memory.
  • Page 85 • Depending on the file size or memory capacity of Picsel File Viewer, a file may not open properly. • If a document file contains languages unsupported by Picsel File Viewer, the content of the document will not display correctly. Use the following keys to view the document: Function Up/Down/...
  • Page 86 Menu functions • Go to: move to another page of the document. • Rotate: rotate the document. • Screen panning/Normal panning: change the panning mode to by screen or by preset pixel. • Hide controller/Show controller: hide or display the shortcut tool bar in Full screen view.
  • Page 87 Memory status (Menu 6.9) Use this menu to view memory information for media items in the phone’s memory or on a memory card. For the phone’s memory, press [Left] or [Right] to view the memory status by size or number of items. Calendar (Menu 7) The Calendar menu enables you to keep track...
  • Page 88 Menu functions • Start date and Start time: enter the starting date and time for the appointment. • AM/PM: select AM or PM in 12-hour time format. • End date and End time: enter the ending date and time for the appointment.

  • Page 89: Consulting The Calendar

    Entering a memo 1. Select a date on the calendar. 2. Press <Options> and select Create → Memo. 3. Enter a memo and press [Centre]. Entering a task 1. Select a date on the calendar. 2. Press <Options> and select Create → Task.
  • Page 90 Menu functions • Edit: edit the item. • Create: add a new item. • Send via: send the item via SMS, i-mail, MMS, or Bluetooth. • View by: change the view mode of the calendar. • Delete: delete the item. •...

  • Page 91: Day View

    Day view You can view items for the selected date. Select an item to view its details. The following icons may display to indicate the item status: • Alarm set • Recurring item • To do item priority (Red: high, Blue: normal, Grey: low) •...
  • Page 92 Menu functions Taking a photo with the phone open 1. Access the Camera menu or press and hold ] to turn on the camera. 2. Make any desired adjustments. • Press < > to access camera options. next section • Use the keypad to change the camera settings or switch to other modes.
  • Page 93 ISO: change the ISO setting, which controls the sensitivity of your camera. For low light situations, select a higher ISO number. The higher the ISO number, the faster the camera shutter functions and the more sensitive the camera is to light. Higher ISO settings may bring some distortion to an image.
  • Page 94 Menu functions Function Switches to Record mode. p. 93 Changes the image size. Changes the image quality. Changes the shooting mode. Changes the colour tone or applies a special effect. Changes the white balance. Selects a decorative frame. Sets the timer. Changes the ISO setting.

  • Page 95: Recording A Video

    • Rename: change the file name. • Go to My photos: access the My photos folder. p. 77 • Protection: lock the file to protect it from being deleted, or unlock the file. • Print via Bluetooth: print the file by connecting the phone to a printer via Bluetooth.
  • Page 96 Menu functions 4. Press [Centre], < >, or [ recording. The video is automatically saved in the My video clips folder. play back the video clip access video options return to Record mode Using camera options in Record mode In Record mode, press < >...
  • Page 97 • Effects: change the colour tone or apply a special effect. • Timer: set a time delay before the camera starts recording. • Go to My video clips: access the My video clips folder. • Camcorder shortcuts: view the functions of the keys you can use in Record mode.
  • Page 98 Menu functions Using video options After saving a video clip, press <Options> to access the following options: • Viewfinder: return to Record mode. • Send via: send the file via i-mail, MMS, or Bluetooth. • Set as: set the file as your ringtone, as a caller ID image for a Phonebook entry, or as wallpaper for the main display.
  • Page 99 Settings (Menu 9) The Settings menu provides you with various setting options to customise the phone to your preferences and needs. You can also reset the settings to their default status. To access this menu, press [Centre] in Idle mode and select Settings. Time and date (Menu 9.1) Use this menu to change the time and date...
  • Page 100 Menu functions Greeting message (Menu 9.2.2) Use this menu to enter the greeting that is displayed briefly when the phone is switched Shortcuts (Menu 9.2.3) You can use the Navigation keys as shortcuts to access specific menus directly from Idle mode. Use this menu to assign a shortcut to a key.
  • Page 101 • Cover keypad lock: lock the exposed keys to keep accidental presses from affecting your phone’s operation when the phone is closed. Display settings (Menu 9.3) Use this menu to change settings for the display and backlight. Wallpaper (Menu 9.3.1) You can set up the idle screen on both displays.
  • Page 102 Menu functions Show caller information Use this menu to set the phone to display missed call notifications with the most recently missed caller’s information. To set the external display to show caller information, select Show on cover display. TV-out settings (Menu 9.3.6) Use this menu to select the video system for a Sound settings...
  • Page 103 Power on/off (Menu 9.4.4) Use this menu to select the melody that the phone sounds when it is switched on or off. Folder tone (Menu 9.4.5) Use this menu to select the tone that the phone sounds when you open or close the phone. Time alert (Menu 9.4.6) Use this menu to set the time alert.
  • Page 104 Menu functions Backlight time (Menu 9.5.1) You can change the settings for backlight and icons. • Main display normal: select the length of time the backlight stays on. • Main display dim: select the length of time the display stays on in Dim mode after the backlight turns off.
  • Page 105 • Unreachable: divert calls when you are not in an area covered by your service provider or when your phone is switched off. • Cancel all: cancel all call diverting options. 2. Select the type of calls to be diverted. 3.
  • Page 106 Menu functions • 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. 2. Select the type of calls to be barred. 3.
  • Page 107 You must store the voicemail server number before accessing the server. Your service provider can give you the number. • Connect to voice server: connect to the voicemail server to listen to your voicemails. • Voice server number: change the voicemail server number.

  • Page 108: Bluetooth Device

    Menu functions • If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating distance may be reduced. • It is recommended that you do not use the Bluetooth feature while using multimedia features, such as voice recorder, camera, and media player, or vice versa, for better performance.
  • Page 109 • • Mobile phone • Unknown device • Mono headset/hands-free car kit The colour of the icon indicates the status of the device: • Grey for unpaired devices • Blue for paired devices • Red for devices that are currently connected to your phone 3.

  • Page 110: Sending Data Via Bluetooth

    Menu functions Sending data via Bluetooth 1. Activate the Bluetooth feature. 2. Select the application in which the item you want to send is stored. 3. Scroll to the item you want. 4. Press <Options> and select Send via → Bluetooth →...
  • Page 111 Change PIN code (Menu 9.8.2) Use this menu to change your PIN. The PIN check feature must be enabled to change the PIN. Phone lock (Menu 9.8.3) Use this menu to lock the phone from unauthorised use. When this feature is enabled, you must enter a 4- to 8-digit phone password each time the phone is switched on.
  • Page 112 Menu functions Change PIN2 code (Menu 9.8.8) Use this menu to change your current PIN2, if supported by your SIM card. Mobile tracker (Menu 9.8.9) When someone tries to use your phone with another SIM card, the phone will automatically send the preset tracking message to your family or friends.
  • Page 113 Your phone is suited for connecting to the network by default. If you change the settings without first checking with your service provider, the i-mode browser, i-mail, and MMS features may not work properly. 1. Press [Left] or [Right] to select a profile. 2.

  • Page 114: Solve Problems

    Reset settings (Menu 9.10) Use this menu to reset the phone’s settings you have changed. 1. Press [Centre] to select the setting categories to be reset. 2. Press <Reset>. 3. Press <Yes> to confirm the reset. 4. Enter the phone password and press <OK>. You can set the phone‘s password the first time you access a menu requiring the password.
  • Page 115 • The PIN check feature is enabled. Every time the phone is switched on, the PIN has to be entered. To disable this feature, use the PIN check menu. “Enter PUK” • The PIN has been entered incorrectly three times, and the SIM card is now blocked. Enter the PUK supplied by your service provider.
  • Page 116 If the above guidelines do not help you to solve the problem, take note of: • The model and serial numbers of your phone • Your warranty details • A clear description of the problem ) to Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales service.

  • Page 117: 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 to not exceed the limits for exposure to radio- frequency (RF) energy, as recommended by the EU Council.

  • Page 118: Precautions When Using Batteries

    • 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. Disconnect the charger from the power source when it is not in use.

  • Page 119: Operating Environment

    • Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object like a coin, clip or pen causes a direct connection between the + and – terminals of the battery (metal strips on the battery). For example, do not carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag where the battery may contact metal objects.

  • Page 120: 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 121: Posted Facilities

    Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. Posted facilities Switch off your phone in any facility where posted notices require you to do so.

  • Page 122: Emergency Calls

    Health and safety information 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.

  • Page 123: Care And Maintenance

    • For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Improperly installed wireless equipment could result in serious injury if the air bag inflates.
  • Page 124 Health and safety information • Do not store the phone in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt certain plastics. • Do not store the phone in cold areas. When the phone warms up to its normal operating temperature, moisture can form inside the phone, which may damage the phone’s...
  • Page 125 • Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorised antennas or modified accessories may damage the phone and violate regulations governing radio devices. • If the phone, battery, charger, or any accessory is not working properly, take it to your nearest qualified service facility.
  • Page 126 this guide may not match your phone exactly. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide. World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-13286A English. 03/2007. Rev. 1.2...

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