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Code No.:GH68-07502A
English. 07/2005. Rev 1.0
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- Page 1 * Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in 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...
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Page 3: Important Safety Precautions
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 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
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 or phone... - Page 6 • Bluetooth Send photos, images, videos, and other personal data, and connect to other devices using free, wireless Bluetooth technology. • Web browser Access the wireless web to get up-to-the-minute information and a wide variety of media content. • Name card Create name cards with your number and profile whenever introducing yourself to others use...
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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 operating 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
Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 Call History p. 28 1 Missed calls p. 28 2 Dialled calls p. 29 3 Received calls p. 29 4 Current contacts p. 29 5 Delete all p. -
Page 9: Unpack
Battery PC Data Cable PC Link CD 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 10: Get Started
Get started First steps to operating your phone USIM/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. For 3G services, you can purchase a USIM (Universal Subscriber Identity Module) card. -
Page 11: Low Battery Indicator
Get started Remove the charger 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. Access Orange World, the portal site of Orange. In Idle mode, access your favourite menus directly when held down. p. 35 In Menu mode, scroll through the menu options. - Page 13 Get started Display Layout The display has three areas. Select Back Icons Received signal strength Accessing services in a 2.5G network; when transferring data, this icon animates Accessing services in a 3G network; when transferring data, this icon animates Active roaming feature Voice call in progress Out of your service area;...
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Page 14: Access Menu Functions
Icons Inbox full; depending on the message type, the following (continued) icons may appear. • : SMS • : MMS or MMS with attachments • : E-mail • : Voicemail • : Push • : Configuration message Profile setting • : Normal •... -
Page 15: Access Home Screen Menus
Get started Select an 1. Press the appropriate soft key or <Menu> to access option Menu mode. 2. Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option. 3. Press <Select>, <Confirm>, or [OK] to confirm the function displayed or option highlighted. -
Page 16: Customise Your Phone
Customise your phone 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Display and select Settings → Phone language → Language → Screen text. 2. Select a language. 3. Press <Save>. You can change the call ringer by Call ringer changing the properties of the melody currently active sound profile. -
Page 17: Make/Answer Calls
Get started You can protect the phone Phone lock against unauthorised use with a phone password. The phone will require the password on power-up. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Security → Change phone password. 2. Enter the default password, 00000000, and press <Confirm>. -
Page 18: Begin With Your Camera, Media Player, Games, Web, And Other Special Features
Step outside the phone Begin with your camera, Media player, games, web, and other special features Use camera 1. In Idle mode, press and hold Take a photo ] to turn on the camera. 2. Press [ the interior lens and exterior lens. -
Page 19: Play Media Files
• Download from the wireless p. 61 phone • Download from a computer using Samsung PC Studio Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide • Copy files to a memory card and insert the card into the phone. •... -
Page 20: Play Games
Play games 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Select a game and select Media Album→ Games & More → the game you want. 2. Press any key, except for ], to launch the game. 1. Select PLAY. Play Powerinlinex 2. Select a character. 3. -
Page 21: Use Address Book
Step outside the phone Use Address book To the phone’s memory: Add an entry 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number. 2. Press <Options> and select Save to Contacts → Phone → New → a number type. 3. Specify contact information: First name, Last name, Work Email, Home Email, Group, Homepage, Birthday, and... -
Page 22: Send Messages
Send messages 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Send a text and select Messaging → message (SMS) Create new → SMS. 2. Enter the message text. 3. Press [OK]. 4. Enter destination numbers. 5. Press [OK] to send the message. 1. -
Page 23: View Messages
Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Send an e-mail and select Messaging → Create new → Email. 2. Enter the e-mail subject. 3. Move to the Message field. 4. Enter the e-mail text. 5. Move to the Attach files line. 6. -
Page 24: Use Bluetooth Wireless
Use Bluetooth wireless Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology which enables you to connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or control the phone remotely. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and Turn on select Settings →... -
Page 25: Enter Text
Enter text ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol mode You can enter text for some features such as Messaging, Address book, or Calendar, using ABC mode, T9 mode, Number mode, and Symbol mode. Changing the text input mode The text input mode indicator displays when the cursor is in a text input field. -
Page 26: Using Number Mode
Using ABC mode Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the screen. Characters in order displayed Upper case 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 27: 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 28: Viewing Missed Calls
Viewing missed calls If you have missed calls, the Home Screen displays how many calls you have missed. 1. Press [Up] or [Down] to scroll to the 2. Press [OK] and select Missed calls. 3. If necessary, scroll through the missed calls. 4. -
Page 29: Transferring A Call
Call functions Transferring a call You can transfer the currently active call to a caller on hold, if your network supports it. With this option, the two callers can talk to each other, but you are disconnected from the call. Press <Options>... -
Page 30: Using The Video Call Feature
1. When connected with a teleservice system, press <Options> and select Send DTMF. 2. Enter the number you need to send and press <Send>. Adding a memo You can add a memo during a call. Press <Options> and select Memo. Making a multi-party call Use this feature to allow as many as six people to join a multi-party call, or conference call. -
Page 31: Menu Functions
Using video call options During a video call, press <Options> to access the following options: • Loudspeaker/Loudspeaker off: turns the loudspeaker on or off. • Switch to headset/Switch to phone: switch the call to a Bluetooth headset or back to the phone. -
Page 32: Dialled Calls
• Use number: paste the selected number to the normal dialling screen. • Save to Contacts: save the selected number in Address book. • Send message: send a message to the selected number using SMS, MMS, or file messenger. • Delete: delete the call record. -
Page 33: Calls Time
Menu functions Calls time (Menu 1.8) This menu displays the time log for voice and video calls made and received. The actual time invoiced by your service provider will vary. • Total dialled: check the total length of voice calls dialled. •... -
Page 34: New Contact
While viewing details of a contact, press <Options> to access the following options: • Edit: edit contact information. • Send message: send a message to the selected number using SMS, MMS, or file messenger. • Special options: set the following options: Picture: assign a caller ID image to alert you to a call from the person. -
Page 35: Managing Caller Groups
Menu functions • Delete phone number: remove the selected number category from the contact entry. • Change type: change the type of the selected number. • Mark video call/Unmark video call: set the selected number as a video call number. 4. -
Page 36: My Name Card
2. Select a contact from the contact list. 3. Select a number, if the contact has more than one number. Managing speed dial entries While viewing the Speed dial screen, press <Options> to access the following options: • Add: assign a number to an unassigned key. •... -
Page 37: Memory Status
Menu functions Settings (Menu 2.9) Use this menu to change the default settings for Address book. • Viewing settings: select whether the contact list is sorted by last name or by first name. • Default storage settings: select a default memory location to save contacts. -
Page 38: Changing The Active Profile
Call connect tone: cause the phone to beep when a call is connected to the system. Call end tone: cause the phone to beep when a call is disconnected by the other person or the faded signal. Power on/off: cause the phone to beep when you turn on the phone. -
Page 39: Active Folder
Menu functions Assigning a shortcut to a key 1. Select a key to be used as a shortcut key. 2. Select a menu that will be assigned to the key. Using shortcut options From the Shortcuts screen, press <Options> to access the following options: •... -
Page 40: Lcd Brightness
3. Press <Save> or [OK]. 4. Press <Change>. LCD brightness (Menu 3.4.4) Use this menu to adjust the brightness of the main display for varying lighting conditions. Backlight (Menu 3.4.5) You can select the length of time the backlight and the display stays on. -
Page 41: Auto Redial
Menu functions • 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 of the call diverting options. 3. Enter the number to which the calls will be diverted in the Divert to line. -
Page 42: Video Call
• Use user group: activate CUG index numbers. • Outside access: enable calls to numbers other than those in the Closed user group. This feature depends on the nature of your CUG subscription. • Default group: enable the default CUG, if you have set one with your service provider. - Page 43 Menu functions • My phone’s name: assign a Bluetooth device name to your phone, which is then displayed on other devices. • Secure mode: determine if the phone asks for your confirmation when other devices access your data. • Bluetooth service: display available Bluetooth services.
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Page 44: Sending Data Via Bluetooth
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 and press <Options>. 4. Select Send → Via bluetooth. The phone searches for devices within range and displays a list of available devices. -
Page 45: Creating A Connection Profile
Menu functions UMTS: the phone operates in UMTS (3G network) networks. You can get a higher speed quality than on lower generation networks, and use advanced data and information services, such as video calls. • Preferred networks: select the preferred network you want to use. -
Page 46: Application Settings
Server 1/2: enter the Domain Name Server addresses. Traffic class: select the traffic class, if you selected the PS network. Managing connection profiles On the list of connection profiles, scroll to a profile and press <Options> to access the following options: •... -
Page 47: Privacy Lock
Menu functions Security (Menu 3.8) Use this menu to protect the phone against unauthorised use by managing the several access codes of your phone and USIM/SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN/PIN2 three times in succession, the USIM/SIM card is blocked. To unblock it you need to enter your PUK/PUK2 (Personal Unblocking Key). -
Page 48: Memory Status
Change PIN code (Menu 3.8.7) Use this menu to change your PIN. The PIN lock feature must be enabled to use this feature. Change PIN2 code (Menu 3.8.8) If supported by your USIM/SIM card, the Change PIN2 feature changes your current PIN2. Memory status (Menu 3.9) Use this menu to check the amount of memory... - Page 49 Menu functions 3. Adjust the image to be captured. • Press the left soft key to use camera options. next section • Use the keypad to change the camera settings or switch to other modes. 4. Press [OK] to take a photo. The photo is saved in the Pictures folder.
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Page 50: Key Function
Multi shot speed: select the shutter speed between each shot in Multi Shot mode. Spot metering: adjust the exposure based on a specific area of the image. Select On to display the spot focus frame in the middle of the image, and change the exposure according to the brightness of the image fragment in the frame. -
Page 51: Recording A Video
Menu functions • Set as: set the photo as your wallpaper for main or external display, or as a caller ID image for a contact. • Go to Photos: display the photos stored in the Pictures folder. p. 68 • Rename: change the name of the photo. -
Page 52: Using Video Options
Recording time: select a video recording mode. Select Normal to record a video within the limit of the currently available memory. The length of your video is determined by how much memory has been used. Select Limit for MMS to record a video suitable for an MMS message. -
Page 53: Create New
Menu functions Create new (Menu 5.1) Use this menu to create and send text messages, multimedia messages, or e-mails. You can also send files using MMS. (Menu 5.1.1) Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send or receive text messages. The maximum number of characters allowed in a short message varies by your service provider. - Page 54 All page: change the background colour and page layout. • Save as template: save the message as a template in the MMS templates folder. 7. When you have finished, press [OK]. 8. Enter a phone number or an e-mail address. To send the message to more than one recipient, press [Down] and fill in additional destination fields.
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Page 55: Inbox
Menu functions • Add v-calendar: add a calendar memo. • Delete all attachments: delete all of the attached files. • Save to Drafts: save the e-mail in the Drafts box. 8. When you have finished, press [OK]. 9. Enter an e-mail address. To send the e-mail to more than one recipient, press [Down] and fill in additional destination fields. -
Page 56: Using Message Options
Using message options While viewing a message, press <Options> to access the following options: SMS messages • Call/Go to URL/Go to RTSP: dials the highlighted phone number or access the highlighted web link. • Create email: send an e-mail to the highlighted e-mail address. -
Page 57: Drafts
Menu functions Push messages • Go to URL/Go to RTSP: access the highlighted web link. • Delete: delete the message. Drafts (Menu 5.3) This folder stores messages you have saved to send them at a later time while creating the message. On the message list, press <Options>... -
Page 58: Email Inbox
Email inbox (Menu 5.6) This folder stores e-mails that you have received. Viewing received e-mails 1. From the e-mail folder, press <Options>. 2. Select Download to get new e-mails from your server. The phone checks for new e-mails and retrieve received e-mails. -
Page 59: Text Templates
Menu functions • Delete permanently: delete the selected e-mail or all of the e-mails from both the phone’s memory and the e-mail server. • E-mail accounts: change the active e-mail account. • Details: access the e-mail properties. Templates (Menu 5.7) Use this menu to create, edit, and send text templates and multimedia templates. -
Page 60: Delete All
Delete all (Menu 5.9) Use this menu to delete all of the messages in each message folder at once. 1. Press [OK] to select the message boxes you want. 2. Press <Delete>. 3. Press <Yes> to confirm the deletion. Settings (Menu 5.0) Use this menu to set up various options for using messaging service. - Page 61 Menu functions Request delivery report: set the network to inform you when your message has been delivered. Request read report: request a report from each recipient as to when your message was read by the recipient. Keep a copy: leave the copies of your messages in the Sent box folder after sending.
- Page 62 • Slide interval: select the length of time the display shows each page in a message. Email (Menu 5.0.3) You can configure default e-mail settings. • Sending options: set up the following options for sending an e-mail: From: set the sender name. Sending account: select the default account.
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Page 63: Push Message
Menu functions POP3 server/IMAP4 server: enter the IP address or domain name of the POP3 or IMAP4 server. POP3 port/IMAP4 port: enter the POP3 or IMAP4 port number. IMAP4 retrieving option: (only for IMAP4 protocol): set whether the phone retrieves only new messages or all messages. -
Page 64: Browser
Browser (Menu 6) The web browser on your phone allows you to access the wireless web. Using the web browser, you can access up-to-the-minute information and a wide variety of media contents, such as wallpapers, ringtones, and music files. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Browser. -
Page 65: Enter Url
Menu functions Browser settings: change the settings for the browser display, security, and certificates. Network settings: select a connection profile to be used for connecting to the web browser. You can also make or edit a profile. About: access version and copyright information of the web browser. -
Page 66: Network Settings
Downloading or receiving media files Use this method to save media files to your phone: • Download from the wireless web • Download from a computer using Samsung PC Studio Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide • Receive via IrDA or Bluetooth •... - Page 67 Menu functions Function Left Goes to the previous file. Moves backward in a file when held down. Right Skips to the next file. Skips forward in a file when held down. Opens the play list. Adjusts the volume. Down Stops playback. Using Media player options From the Media player screen during playback, press <Options>...
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Page 68: Voice Memo
• Copy: make a copy of the selected file in the current play list or another play list. • Delete list: delete the current play list. • Rename list: change the name of the play list. • New list: add a new play list. Voice memo (Menu 7.3) Use this menu to record voice memos. -
Page 69: World Clock
Menu functions Default name: change the default prefix of the voice memo. Recording time: select a maximum recording time. World clock (Menu 7.4) Use this menu to set your local time zone and find out what time it is in another part of the world. Setting your local time zone 1. -
Page 70: Converter
Converter (Menu 7.6) Use this menu for common conversions, such as currency and temperature. Preforming a conversion 1. Select the converter type you want. 2. Press [Left] or [Right] to select the original unit and press [Down]. 3. Enter the value to be converted. •... -
Page 71: Images
Menu functions Images This menu displays the default wallpapers and photos you have taken and images downloaded or received in messages. You can also edit an image using various editing options. Viewing an image 1. Press [Left] or [Right] to scroll to an image folder. -
Page 72: Downloading Images
• Delete: delete the selected file. • Rename: change the file name. • Details: access the file properties. • Key management: manage the license keys you have acquired. While viewing the image list, press <Options> to access the following options: •... -
Page 73: Playing Music
Menu functions Using video options During playback, press <Options> to access the following options: • Pause/Resume: pause or resume playback. • Stop: stop playback. • Send: send the selected file via MMS, e-mail, file messenger, Bluetooth, or infrared port. • Add to play list: add the video clip to a play list. -
Page 74: Downloading Music Files
Description Right Skips to the next file. Skips forward in a file when held down. Adjusts the volume. Down Stops playback. Using music options During playback, press <Options> to access the following options: • Pause/Resume: pause or resume playback. • Stop: stop playback. -
Page 75: Downloading Ringtones
Menu functions During playback, you can use the following keys: Description Left Goes to the previous file. Right Skips to the next file. Up/Down/ Adjusts the volume. Allows you to send the sound clip to other people. Using sound options During playback, press <Options>... -
Page 76: Downloading New Games
3. Select START GAME or press <PLAY>. 4. Select New Game or Load Game and press <OK>. 5. For New Game, press <SKIP> and then <OK>. 6. Press [Up] to make your machine to move forward. 7. Press the Navigation keys to change the direction. -
Page 77: Memory Card
Menu functions Memory card Use this menu to access the media files stored on the memory card. This option is only available when you insert a memory card into the phone. For details about using files, see the corresponding menu. Calendar (Menu 9) The Calendar feature enables you to create and... -
Page 78: Consulting The Calendar
Consulting the calendar When you open the calendar, today’s date is marked with a red box. Scroll to the date you want. You can move to the next or previous month by pressing [ / ]. Press <Options> to access the following options: •... -
Page 79: Entering A Memo
Menu functions Entering a task 1. Select a date on the calendar. 2. Press <Options> and select New 3. Enter information or change the settings in the following entry fields: • Title: enter the title for the task. • Task: enter the task content. •... -
Page 80: Today's Events
Today’s events (Menu 9.4) Use this menu to view events for the selected date. Select an event to view its details. The event opens in Edit mode. Schedule (Menu 9.5) This menu displays the scheduled events. If you have set the Repeat and Alarm options, the icons display. -
Page 81: Solve Problems
Solve problems Help and personal needs To save the time and expense of an unnecessary service call, perform the simple checks in this section before contacting a service professional. When you switch on your phone, the following messages may appear: “Please insert SIM card”... -
Page 82: 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 83: Precautions When Using Batteries
• 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 84: 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 85: Potentially Explosive Environments
Health and safety information Hearing aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives. 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. -
Page 86: Other Important 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 87: Care And Maintenance
Health and safety information 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. -
Page 88: Index
Index ABC mode, text input • 23 Active folder • 36 Address book copying • 33 deleting • 30 editing • 30, 31 options • 30 setting • 34 speed-dialling • 32 Alarm • 74 Answering call • 24, 27 second call •... - Page 89 Index Holding, call • 25 Icons, description • 10 Images, downloaded • 68 Inbox, messages e-mail • 55 MMS • 53 push • 54 SMS • 53 Infrared, connect • 41 International calls • 24 Internet • 61 key tone volume • 34 Keypad tones selecting •...
- Page 90 precautions • 1 Sent messages • 54 Shortcuts • 35 Side key, set • 36 SIM card inserting • 7 locking • 44 SMS messages creating/sending • 50 deleting • 52 settings • 57 viewing • 53 Sound setting • 34 Sounds, downloaded •...
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