Samsung SCH-F309 User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    SCH-F309 user manual...
  • Page 2: Instructional Icons

    Instructional icons using this Before you start, familiarize yourself with the icons you will see in this manual: manual Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others This user manual has been specially designed to Caution—situations that could cause guide you through the functions and features of your damage to your phone or other mobile phone.
  • Page 3: Copyright Information

    Copyright information → Followed by—the order of options or Rights to all technologies and products that menus you must select to perform a step; comprise this device are the property of their for example: Press <Menu> → respective owners: Messages → Text message ®...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    safety and usage information Safety warnings .......... 2 contents Safety precautions ........4 Important usage information ....... 7 introducing your mobile phone Unpack ............9 Phone layout ..........10 Keys ............11 Display ............12 Icons ............12 assembling and preparing your mobile phone Install the battery ........
  • Page 5 Access menus .......... 19 Edit images ..........34 Customise your phone ......19 Play a game ..........36 Use basic call functions ......20 View world clocks ........37 Send and view messages ......21 Set and use alarms ........37 Add and find contacts .......
  • Page 6: Safety And Usage Information

    Safety warnings safety and Keep your phone away from small usage children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the information reach of small children or animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Protect your hearing Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak...
  • Page 7: Install Mobile Phones And Equipment With Caution

    Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between chargers with care mobile phones and pacemakers to avoid potential • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and interference, as recommended by manufacturers chargers specifically designed for your phone. and the independent research group, Wireless Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause Technology Research.
  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    Reduce the risk of repetitive motion mobile phone in a certain area. injuries When sending text messages or playing games on Use only Samsung-approved your phone, hold the phone with a relaxed grip, accessories press the buttons lightly, use special features that...
  • Page 9: Handle Your Phone Carefully And Sensibly

    Turn off the phone near medical Protect batteries and chargers from equipment damage Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in • Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above regulations, posted warnings, and directions from 45°...
  • Page 10 • Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty Avoid interference with other electronic areas to prevent damage to moving parts. devices • Your phone is a complex electronic device— Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that protect it from impacts and rough handling to may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded avoid serious damage.
  • Page 11: Important Usage Information

    • Disconnect chargers from power sources when Important usage information not in use. • Use batteries only for their intended purpose. Use your phone in the normal position Handle UIM cards and memory cards Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna. with care Allow only qualified personnel to service •...
  • Page 12 Ensure access to emergency services In normal use, the actual SAR is likely to be much lower, as the phone has been designed to emit only Emergency calls from your phone may not be the RF energy necessary to transmit a signal to the possible in some areas or circumstances.
  • Page 13: Introducing Your Mobile Phone

    In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s The items supplied with your phone may vary layout, keys, display, and icons. depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider. You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer.
  • Page 14: Phone Layout

    Phone layout The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: Camera lens Earpiece Display Volume key Battery cover Web access/ 4-way Confirm key navigation key Right softkey Left softkey Multifunction jack Delete/Cancel key...
  • Page 15: Keys

    Keys Function In Idle mode, launch the web Function browser; In Menu mode, select the access/ In Idle mode, access Camera; highlighted menu option or confirm Confirm Turn on the camera (press and an input Camera hold); In Camera mode, take a Make or answer a call;...
  • Page 16: Display

    Display Function Enter special characters or perform Your phone’s display consists of three areas: special functions; In Idle mode, Special press and hold [ ] for Silent Icon line function mode; Press and hold [ ] to lock Displays various icons the keys Text and graphic area Volume...
  • Page 17 Icon Definition Icon Definition Call in progress Connected to secured web page No service available or phone in Flight mode Ringer mode: ringer only Ringer mode: silent Phone locked Ringer mode: vibration SOS message feature activated Ringer mode: vib. & ringer Restriction activated Ringer mode: vib.
  • Page 18: Assembling And Preparing Your Mobile

    Install the battery assembling and 1. Remove the battery cover. preparing your mobile phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use. If the phone is on, press and hold [ ] to turn it off.
  • Page 19 2. Insert the UIM card. 3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover. Place the card in the phone with the gold- coloured contacts facing down.
  • Page 20: Charge The Battery

    Charge the battery 2. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet. Before using the phone for the first time, you must 3. When the battery is fully charged (the icon is charge the battery. no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from 1.
  • Page 21: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    Insert a memory card (optional) To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Your phone accepts microSD™ memory cards up to 2 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type). 1. Open the cover to the memory card slot on the side of the phone.
  • Page 22: Using Basic Functions

    Turn your phone on and off using basic To turn your phone on, press and hold [ To turn your phone off, press and hold [ functions Switch to Flight mode By switching to Flight mode, you can use your phone’s non-network services in areas where Learn how to perform basic operations and use the wireless devices are prohibited, such as aeroplanes...
  • Page 23: Access Menus

    Access menus Select a key tone In Idle mode, press <Menu> Sounds To access your phone’s menus, tone a key tone. 1. Press a softkey for the menu you want. Switch to or from Silent mode 2. Use the navigation key to scroll to a menu or option.
  • Page 24: Use Basic Call Functions

    Select a wallpaper (Idle mode) Use basic call functions 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Display Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call Screen saver Image. functions. 2. Select an image category an image. Make a call Lock your phone 1.
  • Page 25: Send And View Messages

    Use the headset 3. Press [OK]. 4. Enter a destination number. By plugging the supplied headset into the multifunction jack, you can make and answer calls: 5. Press [OK] to send the message. • To redial the last call, press and hold the headset Send a multimedia message button.
  • Page 26: Enter Text

    11. Enter a destination number or an email address Enter text in one of the following modes: and press [OK]. Mode Function 12. Press [OK] to send the message. 1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an entire word. Enter text 2.
  • Page 27: Add And Find Contacts

    View text or multimedia messages 5. Press [OK] to add the contact to memory. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Messages Find a contact Text message or Multimedia message 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Contacts Inbox. Find. 2. Select a text or multimedia message. You can also press <Find>...
  • Page 28: Use Basic Camera Functions

    Use basic camera functions View photos In Idle mode, press [ My album gallery Learn the basics to capture and view photos and photo file. videos. Capture videos Capture photos 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [ Capture. 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [ Capture.
  • Page 29: Listen To Music

    Listen to music Listen to music files Start by transferring files to your memory card: Copy Learn how to listen to music via the music player or to your memory card. p. 30 FM radio. After transferring music files to your memory card, Listen to the FM radio 1.
  • Page 30: Browse The Web

    5. Control playback using the following keys: Browse web pages Function 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] to launch your service Pause or resume playback provider’s homepage. Volume 2. Navigate web pages using the following keys: Adjust the volume up or down •...
  • Page 31: Using Advanced Functions

    Use advanced call functions using advanced Learn about your phone’s additional calling capabilities. functions View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, Learn how to perform advanced operations and use 1.
  • Page 32: Call An Emergency Number

    Answer a second call You can also press <Find> in Idle mode. 2. Scroll to the number you want to dial and press If your network supports this function, you can ] to dial. answer a second call during a call: Press [ ] to answer the second call.
  • Page 33: Use Advanced Contacts Functions

    Use advanced Contacts functions Create a group of contacts 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Contacts Learn to set speed dial numbers and create groups Group settings. of contacts. 2. Scroll to an empty location and press [OK]. Set speed dial numbers 3.
  • Page 34: Use Advanced Messaging Functions

    Use advanced messaging functions Create a message from a multimedia template Learn to create templates and use templates to 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Messages create new messages. Multimedia message Templates Create a text template template. 2. Press <Send>. 1.
  • Page 35: Customise Your Music Player Settings

    3. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Utilities User Store radio stations automatically memory Memory card Connect to PC. 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s A pop-up window will appear on the PC. multifunction jack. 4. Enter your phone password and press [OK]. 2.
  • Page 36: Using Tools And Applications

    Use the Bluetooth wireless feature using tools and Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other wireless devices for exchanging data and using hands-free features. applications Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Entertainment Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools Bluetooth Activation...
  • Page 37: Send Data Using The Bluetooth Wireless Feature

    4. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or Send data using the Bluetooth wireless the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, feature and press [OK]. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Entertainment When the owner of the other device enters the Bluetooth Trusted Devices.
  • Page 38: Activate And Send An Sos Message

    Activate and send an SOS message Edit images When you have an emergency, you can send an Learn to edit images and apply various effects. SOS message asking for help. Apply effects to images 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Messages SOS message SOS on/off...
  • Page 39: Insert A Visual Feature

    3. Scroll to an adjustment option (sharpness, 5. Enter a new file name for the image and press brightness, saturation, or blur) and press [OK]. [OK]. 4. Scroll left or right to adjust the image as desired Insert a visual feature and press [OK].
  • Page 40: Play A Game

    Create a photo sticker 4. Press [OK]. 5. Enter a new file name for the image and press 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Entertainment [OK]. Camera Photo studio Create photo sticker. Play a game 2. Select an image. 3. Select a sticker shape and press [OK]. 1.
  • Page 41: View World Clocks

    View world clocks 4. Press [OK]. Learn to view the time in another country or city. Stop an alarm 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Utilities When the alarm sounds, Clock World time. • Press any key to stop an alarm without snooze. 2.
  • Page 42: Use The Calculator

    Use the calculator Set a countdown timer 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Utilities 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Utilities Calculator Calculator. Countdown. 2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator 2. Press <New>. display to perform basic mathematical 3.
  • Page 43: Create A New Task

    To use a timer, 3. Enter your memo text and press [OK]. 1. From the stopwatch screen, press <Timer> Manage your calendar <Settings>. 2. Enter hours or minutes to count down and press Learn to create events and view your today events. [OK].
  • Page 44: Activate The Mobile Tracker

    Activate the mobile tracker 8. Scroll to a contact and press [OK] <Done>. 9. When you are finished selecting contacts, press This feature helps track your phone when it is stolen <Save> to save recipients. or when someone tries to use your phone using 10.
  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. Your phone displays “No service” or “Not done.” • Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number. •...
  • Page 46 • Ensure that the microphone is close to your • Re-enter and save the number, if necessary. mouth. The battery does not charge properly or • If using a headset, ensure that it is properly sometimes the phone turns itself off. connected.
  • Page 47 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of your phone or your service provider. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-20242A http://www.samsungmobile.com English. 09/2008. Rev. 1.0...

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