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  • Page 1: User Manual

    SCH-M369 user manual...
  • Page 2: Using This Manual

    • Images and screenshots used in this user manual may infringement of copyright laws. Samsung is not liable for such copyright infringement by the user. differ in appearance from the actual product.
  • Page 3: Instructional Icons

    (represents “see page 12”) ► acknowledgements and notices are available on the → Samsung's website http://opensource.samsung.com. Followed by—the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: • Please keep this manual for future reference.
  • Page 4 Copyright Trademarks • Copyright © 2010 Samsung Electronics SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. This user manual is protected under international ® • Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth copyright laws. SIG, Inc. worldwide.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Communication ........Assembling ..........Calling ..............26 Unpack ..............8 Logs ..............31 Install the UIM card and battery ..... 8 Messages ............32 Charge the battery ........... 10 Email ..............35 Insert a memory card (optional) ....12 Instant messenger ..........
  • Page 6 Exchange active sync ........54 Calculator ............66 Web ............Converter ............66 Browser ............... 56 Dictionary ............67 Samsung Apps ..........58 Image editor ............67 Community websites ........59 Mobile prayer ............ 69 BREW ..............59 My files ..............70 UTK ...............
  • Page 7 Stopwatch ............72 PC connections ..........76 Timer ..............72 Setup wizard ............76 World clock ............73 Memory ............... 76 Reset ..............77 Settings ..........Troubleshooting ........Access the Settings menu ....... 74 Sound profiles ........... 74 Safety precautions ....... Display ..............
  • Page 8: Assembling

    Travel adapter (charger) be compatible with your phone. • User manual Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or Install the UIM card and battery illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a warranty.
  • Page 9 To install the UIM card and battery, Insert the UIM card. If the phone is on, press and hold [ ] to turn it off. Remove the back cover. • Place the UIM card into the phone with the gold- coloured contacts facing down.
  • Page 10: Charge The Battery

    You can charge the phone with the provided travel adapter or by connecting the phone to a PC with a PC data cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your phone.
  • Page 11: Charge With The Travel Adapter

    • If your phone is not charging properly, bring your phone and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the phone and then from the power outlet.
  • Page 12: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    Plug one end (micro-USB) of the PC data cable into the type). multifunction jack. Samsung uses approved industry standards for Plug the other end of the PC data cable into a USB port memory cards, but some brands may not be fully on a PC.
  • Page 13: Format The Memory Card

    Remove the back cover. Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the phone. Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot. Replace the back cover. Do not remove a memory card while the phone is transferring or accessing information, as this could result in loss of data or damage to the memory card or phone.
  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Getting started Get to know your phone › Front view Turn your phone on and off Earpiece To turn on your phone, Display Press and hold [ 4-way navigation key OK> (if necessary). Enter your PIN and press < Volume key When the setup wizard opens, customise your phone Right softkey Confirm key...
  • Page 15 › Keys Function Perform actions indicated at Softkeys the bottom of the display. Scroll through lists or menus; Speaker Move the cursor up, down, left, Headset (3.5 mm) 4-way or right; In Idle mode, access jack navigation user-defined menus (left/right/ Rear camera lens up/down).
  • Page 16 QWERTY keyboard Function The composition of the QWERTY keyboard may Open a message composer Messaging differ depending on your region. screen. Access the Communities Function Communities menus. Turn the phone on or off (press Enter numbers, letters and Alphanumeric Power/End and hold);...
  • Page 17: Indicator Icons

    › Indicator icons Function Icons shown on the display may vary depending on Calendar Launch the calendar. your region or service provider. Start a new line in a text Icon Definition Enter input field. 1X network connected Delete characters in a text Backspace input field.
  • Page 18: Access Menus

    Access menus Icon Definition To access your phone’s menus, New email message In Idle mode, press < Menu> to access Menu mode. Urgent text message Press the Navigation key to select a menu or Unread email memory full application. Connected to the web page Back>...
  • Page 19: Adjust The Volume Of The Key Tones

    › Set the current time and date To set up a profile, Settings Sound profiles. Settings Time and date. In Menu mode, select In Menu mode, select → → Scroll to the profile you are using. Set the time and date format. ›...
  • Page 20 › Set menu shortcuts Select a memory location. Select an image and select an option. Settings Phone Shortcuts. In Menu mode, select → → › Select a key to use as a shortcut. Select a theme for menu screens Select a menu to assign to the shortcut key. Settings Display Theme.
  • Page 21: Lock Your Phone

    Select the items to display on the smart home screen. Scroll to Shortcuts toolbar and press <Options> → Edit. Available items may vary depending on your region or service provider. Select a menu to change or an empty location. Options> Save or press <Save>.
  • Page 22: Activate The Mobile Tracker

    Samsung Service Centre to unlock it. number to specified recipients to help you locate and • recover your phone. Samsung is not responsible for any loss of passwords or private information or other Activate the mobile tracker damages caused by illegal software.
  • Page 23 Access a remote phone Press < Change> to select On to lock the remote phone. If a remote phone has the mobile tracker 2.0 feature and it is activated, you can hide or delete data, and get contact OK>. Press < or location information of the remote phone.
  • Page 24 To delete data on the remote phone, To forward calls to another phone, Delete Call From the Access remote phone screen, select From the Access remote phone screen, select user data. diverting. Press < Yes>. Enter the phone number to which incoming calls of the remote phone will be forwarded.
  • Page 25: Enter Text

    To get location information, You can also use the following keys: From the Access remote phone screen, select Get location Function information. Change case. • An SMS message that contains the location information Enter characters on the upper half of the keys. will come in.
  • Page 26: Communication

    Communication Answer a call When a call comes in, press [ When the phone is ringing, press the Volume key to Calling adjust the volume, or press and hold the Volume key to mute the ringtone. Learn to use calling functions, such as making and To end the call, press [ answering calls, using options available during a call or customising and using call-related features.
  • Page 27: Use The Headset

    Enter the complete number you want to dial (country In noisy environments, you may have difficulty code, area code and phone number), and then press hearing some calls while using the speakerphone ] to dial the number. feature. For better audio performance, use the normal phone mode.
  • Page 28: View And Dial Missed Calls

    • To use the enhanced privacy mode, press < Options> Scroll to the missed call you want to dial. → Voice privacy. Press [ ] to dial. • To dial a second call, dial a new number. › • To answer a second call, press [ ] when a call waiting Use additional features tone sounds.
  • Page 29 Enter a number to reject. You can change the delay time before fake calls. In Menu mode, select Settings Call Fake call → → → Select Match criteria and select an option Fake call timer. (if necessary). You can make fake calls appear more realistic by playing Press the Confirm key.
  • Page 30 You can also make fake calls appear more realistic by Press < Call>. showing a caller's name or number. Follow the instructions from your service provider. In Menu mode, select Settings Call Fake call. → → Set call lock Enter a name and scroll down. Call lock is a network feature to restrict certain types of calls or to prevent others from making calls with your Enter a number and select...
  • Page 31: Logs

    Select Enable. Select a log to view its details. From the detail view, you can dial the number, send Enter a phone number and press < Call>. a message to the number or add the number to the Follow the instructions from your service provider. phonebook or reject list.
  • Page 32: Messages

    Messages Press the Confirm key to send the message. • If you decide not to send a message immediately, Learn to create and send text (SMS) or multimedia (MMS) you can save it to the draft folder for future use. messages, and view or manage messages you have sent •...
  • Page 33: View A Message

    View a text message Press < Options> Add Multimedia. → Select an option and add an item. Messages Inbox. In Menu mode, select → You can select a file from the file list or capture a photo, Select a text message. video, or sound clip.
  • Page 34: Use Message Templates

    › • Create a folder to manage messages To save a number from the message, select Add to contacts. Learn to create folders to manage your messages • To register the number or text to the spam list, select according to your preferences and needs. Block by.
  • Page 35: Email

    Email In Menu mode, select Messages Settings → → messages Sending options. → Learn to create and send email messages, and view or Change> to turn on the SOS messaging Press < manage messages you have sent or received. feature. ›...
  • Page 36 Customise the settings for the account by following Option Function the screens. POP3 port/ Enter the port number of the Option Function IMAP4 port incoming server. Select to use the same user Account name Enter a name for the account. Same ID and name and password for the password...
  • Page 37: Send An Email Message

    When you are finished, press < OK>. Option Function Select an account to use. Activate or deactivate the proxy Proxy server. Set up an email profile Advanced Customise DNS addresses. Settings Applications In Menu mode, select settings → → Browser. Save>...
  • Page 38: Instant Messenger

    Instant messenger Press < Options> Attach items and attach a file. → You can select a file from the file list, capture a photo, Learn to chat with friends and family from any of the or record a video, or sound clip. universal instant messengers, such as Palringo.
  • Page 39: Entertainment

    Entertainment Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. Camera Learn how to capture and view photos and videos. You can capture photos at resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 pixels (2 mega pixels) and videos at resolutions 176 x 144 pixels. ›...
  • Page 40: Capture A Series Of Photos

    › Capture a series of photos Press [ ] or press the Confirm key to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically. You can easily capture a series of photos of moving subjects. This is useful when you are photographing After capturing photos, press <...
  • Page 41: Customise Camera Settings

    › Customise camera settings Press < > Shooting Mode Mosaic shot. → → Before capturing a photo, press < > to access the Scroll to an image layout and press the Confirm key. following options: Make any necessary adjustments. Option Function Press [ ] or the Confirm key to take photos for each...
  • Page 42: Record A Video

    › Record a video Option Function In Menu mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on the Shortcuts info Check the shortcuts. camera. Settings Change the camera settings. Press < > Mode Camcorder to switch to the → → camcorder.
  • Page 43: Customise Camcorder Settings

    • To send the video to others via multimedia message, Number Function email or the Bluetooth wireless feature, press < > → • Left: Change the viewfinder mode. Send via an option. → • Right: Select the length of the •...
  • Page 44: Music Player

    Download from the wireless web. p. 56 ► Viewfinder Display guidelines on the preview • Mode screen. Download from a PC with the optional Samsung PC Studio. p. 63 ► Set the camera to display the Review • recorded video.
  • Page 45: Play Music

    › Play music Function After transferring music files to your phone or memory Confirm Pause or resume playback. card, Volume Adjust the volume. Music player Library. In Menu mode, select → • Left: Skip backward; Scan Select a music category a music file.
  • Page 46: Create A Playlist

    › › Create a playlist Customise music player settings Music player Library. Music player Settings. In Menu mode, select In Menu mode, select → → Playlists. Select Adjust the following settings to customise your music player: Create playlist. Press <Options> →...
  • Page 47: Fm Radio

    FM radio Control the FM radio with the following keys: Function Learn to listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio, you must connect the supplied headset, Confirm Turn the FM radio on or off. which serves as the radio antenna.
  • Page 48 › › Add radio stations to the favourites list Customise FM radio settings Apps FM radio. Plug the supplied headset into the phone. In Menu mode, select → Apps FM radio. Options> Settings. In Menu mode, select Press < → →...
  • Page 49: Games And More

    Games and more Learn to use games and applications powered by award- winning Java technology. To play a game or application, Apps Games and more. In Menu mode, select → Select a game or application from the list and follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 50: Personal Information

    Personal information Press < Save> to add the contact to memory. You can also create a contact from the dialling screen. In Idle mode, enter a phone number. Contacts Press < Save> New entry a memory location → → Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or (phone or UIM card).
  • Page 51: Create A Group Of Contacts

    › Set favourite numbers Press the Confirm key. You can send your namecard by attaching it to a Contacts. In Menu mode, select message or email or transferring it via the Bluetooth wireless feature. Scroll to a contact to assign. Options>...
  • Page 52: Calendar

    › Copy contacts Enter the details of the event as required. Press < Save>. Contacts. In Menu mode, select › Scroll to a contact. View events Options> and select a copy option (from the Press < To change the calendar view, phone to the UIM card, or from the UIM card to the Organiser Calendar.
  • Page 53: Memo

    › View memos Select an event to view its details. You can send the event to others by pressing Organiser Memo. In Menu mode, select → <Options> Send via an option. → → Select a memo to view its details. ›...
  • Page 54: Exchange Active Sync

    Exchange active sync When you are finished, press < Stop>. Your memo is saved automatically. To record more Learn to synchronise personal data, such as emails voice memos, press the Confirm key and repeat steps between your phone and your Microsoft Exchange server. 3-4.
  • Page 55: Start Synchronisation

    › Start synchronisation Set the following options: • Peak schedule : Set the frequency of After configuring sync settings, you can synchronise your synchronisations during peak hours. data with the Exchange server. • Off peak schedule : Set the frequency of Apps Exchange active sync.
  • Page 56: Web

    In Menu mode, select Settings Applications → → Browser. Add. Press <Options> → Browser Customise the network settings. › Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. Browse web pages • You may incur additional charges for accessing the Air services Browser to In Menu mode, select...
  • Page 57: Customise Browser Settings

    › › Bookmark your favourite web pages Customise browser settings You can bookmark web pages you frequently visit for Air services Browser. In Menu mode, select → quick access. While navigating the web, press <Menu> → Menu> Settings. Press < →...
  • Page 58: Samsung Apps

    Cookies are pieces of personal Clear cookie desired. information sent to a web server • To use Samsung Apps, your device must be while navigating the web. connected to the internet using a cellular Clear the cache; The cache is a connection or WLAN.
  • Page 59: Community Websites

    Community websites Learn to quickly access community services, such as Twitter You can receive SMS-based information, such as weather, or Facebook. stocks, or sports or access call services. This feature is available only when you use a UIM card that Comms.
  • Page 60: Mobile Tv

    Mobile TV You can watch your favourite shows wherever you are. You can get a lot of top notch channels to choose from Mobile TV. • You may incur additional charges for watching TV. • The performance of the mobile TV feature may differ depending on your service provider's network or the provider of content.
  • Page 61: Connectivity

    Connectivity • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature. • Always ensure that you share and receive data Bluetooth with devices that are trusted and properly secured.
  • Page 62: Find And Pair With Other Bluetooth

    › Find and pair with other Bluetooth- Once the phone is paired with another Bluetooth-enabled device, the device icon will turn blue. Scroll to the paired enabled devices device and use the following options: Apps Bluetooth. In Menu mode, select →...
  • Page 63: Pc Connections

    Connect with Samsung PC studio Select < Yes> to confirm that you are willing to receive Ensure that Samsung PC studio is installed on your PC. You can download the program from the Samsung website data from the device (if necessary).
  • Page 64: Connect As A Mass Storage Device

    To disconnect the phone to the PC, click the USB or copy data and files. device icon on the Windows task bar and click the Refer to the Samsung PC studio help for more option to safely remove the mass storage device. information.
  • Page 65: Tools

    Tools › Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, • OK> to stop the alarm. Press < Alarms • Press < Snooze> to silence the alarm for the snooze period. Learn to set and control alarms for important events. › Deactivate an alarm ›...
  • Page 66: Calculator

    To ensure proper currency conversion, always update the rates before performing currency › Perform a conversion conversions. Samsung is not responsible for inaccurate or incomplete currency data. In Menu mode, select Organiser Converter →...
  • Page 67: Dictionary

    › Dictionary View my vocabulary list Apps Dictionary. In Menu mode, select Learn to look up English words in your dictionary. → My vocabulary. Scroll left or right to › Look up a word Select a word from my word list. Apps Dictionary.
  • Page 68: Adjust An Image

    › Adjust an image Adjust the image as desired and press < Done>. When you are finished, press < Options> Save as. → Open an image to edit. Enter a new file name for the image and press Options> Adjust Press <...
  • Page 69: Mobile Prayer

    › Crop an image Move or resize the visual feature or text and press Done. <Options> → Open an image to edit. Save the edited image with a new file name. Options> Crop. Press < → Move a rectangle over the area to crop and press Mobile prayer Confirm key.
  • Page 70: My Files

    › Supported file formats Set details as desired. Your phone supports the following file formats: Press < Back>. › Type Supported format Control the mobile Image bmp, jpg, gif, png, wbmp When the prayer tone sounds, • Video mp4, 3gp Press <...
  • Page 71 › › View a file Set an image as your wallpaper You can set your photos or images as a background image My files In Menu mode, select a memory location → for the idle screen. a file type. → My files In Menu mode, select a memory location...
  • Page 72: Stopwatch

    Stopwatch Timer Learn to record the time of an event as you would with a Learn to use a count-down timer that can run in the traditional stopwatch and lap timer. background. Apps Stopwatch. Apps Timer. In Menu mode, select In Menu mode, select →...
  • Page 73: World Clock

    › World clock Add a world clock to your display With the dual clock display, you can view clocks with two Learn to view the time in another region and set world different time zones on your display. clocks to appear on your display. After you have created a world clock, ›...
  • Page 74: Settings

    Settings Display Access and alter the following settings to control the display and usage of the light on your phone. Access the Settings menu • Wallpaper : Select a background image for the idle screen. Settings. In Menu mode, select •...
  • Page 75: Phone

    Phone • Emergency number : Save emergency numbers to use when your phone is locked or the UIM card is not Access and alter the following settings to control general inserted. settings for your phone: • Voice privacy : Set whether to encrypt your calls •...
  • Page 76: Security

    Security PC connections Access and alter the following settings to secure your Set a USB mode to be activated when you connect the phone and data: phone to a PC. p. 63 ► • Phone lock : Activate or deactivate the phone lock feature to require a phone password before using the Setup wizard phone.
  • Page 77: Reset

    • Default memory : Select the default memory location to use when transferring data, capturing images and videos, or recording voice memos or the FM radio. • Clear phone memory : Erase the selected data from your phone’s memory. Formatting a memory card will permanently erase all selected data from the phone's memory.
  • Page 78: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Code Try this to solve the problem: Your UIM card is blocked, usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly When you turn on your phone or while you are several times. You must enter the PUK using the phone, it prompts you to enter one of supplied by your service provider.
  • Page 79 Outgoing calls are not connected Audio quality is poor • • Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key. Ensure that you are not blocking the phone's internal antenna. • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network. • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor •...
  • Page 80 • The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold- Your Samsung mobile phone must have sufficient coloured contacts with a clean, soft cloth and try available memory and battery power to operate the charging the battery again.
  • Page 81 PC • Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile Ensure that the PC data cable you are using is compatible phone for a variety of reasons. If you receive error with your phone.
  • Page 82: Safety Precautions

    Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically Do not use damaged power cords or plugs, or loose designed for your device. Incompatible batteries and chargers can electrical sockets cause serious injuries or damage to your device.
  • Page 83 Protect the device, batteries, and chargers from damage Do not use your device near a pacemaker • • Avoid exposing your device and batteries to very cold or very hot Avoid using your device within a 15 cm range of a pacemaker if temperatures.
  • Page 84 • • Do not use your device at refuelling points (service stations) or near Get to know your device and its convenience features, such as speed fuels or chemicals, and at blasting areas. dial and redial. These features help you reduce the time needed to •...
  • Page 85 • Do not store your device on slopes Use your device to help others in emergencies. If you see an auto accident, a crime in progress, or a serious emergency where lives are in If your device falls, it can be damaged. danger, call a local emergency number.
  • Page 86 Do not store your device near or in heaters, microwaves, • Samsung cannot be responsible for the user’s safety when using hot cooking equipment, or high pressure containers accessories or supplies that are not approved by Samsung.
  • Page 87 Always be aware of your surroundings to avoid injury to yourself or others. Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hands and face. Take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to have it repaired. Do not carry your device in your back pockets or around your waist Do not use the device for anything other than its intended You can be injured or damage the device if you fall.
  • Page 88 Do not allow children to use your device Ensure access to emergency services Your device is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it as they Emergency calls from your device may not be possible in some areas or could hurt themselves and others, damage the device, or make calls that circumstances.
  • Page 89 Samsung is neither responsible nor liable for customer service related to “THIRD PARTY CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS. ” SAMSUNG the content and services. Any question or request for service relating to...
  • Page 90 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 China Code No.:GH68-31689A www.samsungmobile.com English (IND). 09/2010. Rev. 1.0...

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