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* 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. Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-14686A World Wide Web...
Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park your vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Important safety Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals. precautions Switch off in an aircraft Wireless phones can cause interference.
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Use only in the normal position (held to your ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched on. Use of authorised software Use only Samsung-authorised software. The use of Emergency calls any unauthorised software could damage your Key in the emergency number for your present phone.
About this Guide • Camera and camcorder Use the camera module on your phone to take a photo or record This User’s Guide provides you with condensed a video. information about how to use your phone. In this guide, the following instruction icons Special appear: features of your phone...
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• Image editor • FM radio Edit or decorate your photos. Listen to your favourite radio stations anytime, anywhere. • Photo printing • Bluetooth Print your photos to preserve Transfer media files and your best moments forever. personal data, and connect to other devices using wireless •...
Use the camera..........21 Contents Play music........... 22 Listen to the FM radio ........25 Unpack Browse the web ........... 26 Use Phonebook ..........26 Make sure you have each item Send messages ..........27 Get started View messages ..........29 Use Bluetooth ..........
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Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 Logs 4 Browser 7 Calendar 0 Alarms 1 Recent contacts 3 Enter URL 2 Missed calls 4 Bookmarks 8 Camera # Settings 3 Dialled calls 5 Saved pages 4 Received calls 6 History 1 Time and date...
You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. • The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider. • Use the purchased accessories with only Samsung-authorised devices.
Phone layout Removing the battery cover Front view Power key Earpiece Display Navigation keys Power on or off (Up/Down/Left/ Right) Web access/ Switch on 1. Press and hold [ ]. Confirm key Right soft key 2. If necessary, enter the Left soft key PIN and press <OK>.
Get started Keys and icons Rear view Keys Camera lens Camera flash Press and hold to switch the phone Mirror on or off. In Idle mode, activate or deactivate the touch keys. Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display. In Idle mode, access the following Camera key menus:...
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In Idle mode, launch the web Enter special characters or perform browser. special functions. In Menu mode, select the highlighted In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to menu option or confirm input. activate or deactivate the Silent profile. Press and hold [ ] to enter a Make or answer a call.
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Get started Icons Call in progress The following icons may appear on the top line of the screen to indicate your phone’s status. Out of your service area or Offline Depending on your country or service provider, mode the icons shown on the display may vary. SOS message feature active Signal strength Memory card inserted...
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Bluetooth active Silent mode (Vibration) Bluetooth hands-free car kit or Mute mode, during a call headset connected New message: Synchronised with PC • : Text or Multimedia message Music playback in progress • : Email • : Voicemail Music playback paused FM radio on Ringer type •...
Get started Access menu functions Enter text Change the 1. In the text entry screen, 1. Press a desired soft key. Select an text input press the right soft key. option 2. Press the Navigation keys to mode 2. Select the mode you want. move to the next or previous option.
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4. If necessary, press [Up] or 5. If necessary, press [Up] or [Down] to find the character [Down] to find the character you want. you want. 5. Press the number key 6. Press the number key corresponding to the corresponding to the character.
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Get started Chinese To enter a word: Rapid character entry: Stroke mode Try entering the characters 1. Press the keys using the following corresponding to a keystrokes: [2], [8], and [9]. character’s component You can enter the complete pair strokes. in only three key presses.
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ABC mode To enter a word: To enter vowels: Press the appropriate key until Korean vowels are entered by the character you want appears using , “ ”, “ . ”, or " ". on the display. “.” is dependent and should be added to "...
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Get started To enter a word: Symbol Press the corresponding mode number key to select a symbol. Enter a Korean word using the combination of consonants and Other • Press [1] to enter vowels. Follow the direction operations punctuation marks or special below: characters in ABC mode and When entering...
Customise your phone 1. In Idle mode, press Display <Menu> and select language 1. In Idle mode, press Settings → Phone Basic settings <Menu> and select settings → Language → Settings → Setup wizard. Language. 2. Select a language. 2. Select a language. 3.
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Get started In Idle mode, press [Volume] 1. In Idle mode, press Key tone Menu mode to adjust the key tone volume. <Menu> and select volume skin colour Settings → Display settings → Menu style → Skin. 1. In Idle mode, press Idle mode <Menu>...
Step outside the phone You can switch the phone to Silent mode Begin with call functions, camera, music player, Silent mode to avoid disturbing web browser, and other special features other people. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ]. Make or answer calls 1.
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Step outside the phone 1. When the phone rings, 3. Repeat step 1 and 2 to add Answer a call press [ more participants. 2. To end the call, press [ ] or 4. During a multi-party call: [ ] to unlock the keypad •...
Use the camera 1. In Idle mode, press View a photo <Menu> and select My 1. In Idle mode, press and files → Images → My Take a photo hold [ ] to turn on the photos. camera. 2. Select the photo you want. 2.
6. Press < > or [ ] to • Download from a PC using record another video. the optional Samsung PC Studio. See Samsung PC 7. Press and hold [ ] or close Studio User’s Guide. the phone to exit the •...
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You can copy music files to 5. Select and drag the music Synchronise your phone by synchronising files you want to the sync with Windows with Windows Media Player 11. list. Media Player 1. In Idle mode, press 6. Click Start Sync. <Menu>...
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Step outside the phone • Left: restart playback. 1. From the music player Create your Press to return to the screen, press <Options> playlist previous file within 3 and select Open playlist → seconds after the All → Playlists. playback has started. 2.
Listen to the FM radio By automatic tuning: Store radio From the FM radio screen, stations 1. Plug the connecter of the Listen to the press <Options> and select supplied headset into the radio Self-tuning. Available radio multi-function jack on the stations are automatically phone.
Step outside the phone Browse the web Use Phonebook In Idle mode, press [ ] and 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone Launch the Add a contact select Home. The homepage number and press web browser of your service provider opens. <Options>.
1. In Idle mode, press 2. Enter destination numbers Find a contact <Contacts>. and press [Down]. 2. Enter the first few letters of 3. Enter the message text. the name you want. 4. Press <Options> and 3. Select a contact. select Send to send the message.
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Step outside the phone 4. Press <Options> and 2. Enter email addresses and select Input field. press [Down]. 5. Press [ ] to select the 3. Enter the subject and input field items and press message text. <Save>. 4. Press <Options> and 6.
View messages 1. In Idle mode, press View an email <Menu> and select 1. In Idle mode, press View a text Messages → My <Menu> and select message messages → Email inbox. Messages → My 2. Select an account. messages → Inbox. 3.
Step outside the phone Use Bluetooth 1. In Idle mode, press Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth Search for <Menu> and select technology, enabling you to connect the phone and pair with Bluetooth → My devices wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and a Bluetooth →...
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1. When a device attempts to 1. Access an application, such Receive data Send data access your phone, press as Phonebook, My files, <Yes> to permit the Calendar, or Memo. connection. 2. Select an item. 2. If necessary, press <Yes> 3.
Menu functions Menu Description Call manager → Check the time record for All menu options listed Call time calls made and received. This section provides brief explanations of Call manager → Check the cost of your menu functions on your phone. Call cost calls, if supported by your SIM card.
Menu Description Menu Description Create contact Add a new contact to Management Manage contacts in Phonebook. Phonebook or change the default settings for Group Organise your contacts in Phonebook. caller groups. Service number View the SDN (Service Speed dial Assign a speed dial number Dialling Number) list for your most frequently assigned by your service...
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1. All rights and responsibilities for the Java-based games Enter URL Enter a URL address and embedded in your phone and media contents provided by access the associated web Samsung Fun Club, such as images, sounds, and Java page. applications, belong to their respective owners.
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Menu Description Menu Description Browser settings Select a connection profile My messages Access messages that you to be used for accessing have received, sent, or that the wireless web. have failed during sending. Streaming Select a connection profile Templates Make and use templates of settings to be used for accessing a frequently used messages...
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English language learning. You can message. You can send an download new files from SOS message by pressing Samsung Fun Club to your [Volume] 4 times when the PC and copy them to your phone is closed and the phone.
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Camera Menu Description Use the camera embedded in your phone to Secure mode Determine if the phone take photos and record videos. asks for your confirmation when other devices access your data. Bluetooth Bluetooth Display available Bluetooth Menu Description services services.
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Access Java games and Stopwatch Measure elapsed time. applications. 1. All rights and responsibilities for the Java-based games embedded in your phone and media contents provided by Samsung Fun Club, such as images, sounds, and Java applications, belong to their respective owners.
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Settings Menu Description Memo Make memos for things Menu Description that are important and Time and date Change the time and date manage them. displayed on your phone. SIM application Use a variety of additional Phone settings Select a language for the toolkit services offered by your →...
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Menu functions Menu Description Menu Description Phone settings Adjust the sensitivity level Phone settings Set how the phone reacts if → Touch of the touch keys to better → Volume key you press and hold sensitivity recognise your press. This [Volume] when a call menu is available comes in.
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Menu Description Menu Description Phone settings Select a USB mode that will Display settings Customise the settings for → USB settings be used when you connect → Dialling the display while dialling. your phone to a PC via USB display interface.
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Menu functions Menu Description Menu Description Sound settings Select the tone that the Sound settings Set the phone to sound an → Keypad tone phone sounds when you → Time alert alert at regular intervals. press a key. You can also set the phone to state the current time by Sound settings Change the sound settings...
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Menu Description Menu Description Light settings → Set how the phone controls Network Set the phone to restrict Keypad light the use of the keypad light. services → Call calls. barring Light settings → Select the length of time Flash lamp the flashlight stays on Network Set the phone to inform...
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Menu functions Menu Description Menu Description Network Store the number of the Security → Change the phone services → Voice voicemail server and Change password. mail server access your voicemails. password Network Set calls to be restricted to Security → Lock access to messages, services →...
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Menu Description Menu Description Security → Change your current PIN2, Memory status Check memory information Change PIN2 if supported by your SIM for each items in the code card. phone‘s memory or on a memory card. Security → Set the phone to send the Mobile tracker preset tracking message to Reset settings...
Health and safety information The exposure standard for mobile phones employs a Health and safety information unit of measurement known as Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR limit recommended by the EU Council is SAR certification information 2.0 W/kg. This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements SAR tests are conducted using standard operating concerning exposure to radio waves.
Precautions when using batteries • Use only Samsung-approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved • Never use a charger or battery that is damaged in chargers. Disconnect the charger from the power any way. source when it is not in use. Do not leave the •...
Health and safety information Operating environment For example, do not carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag where the battery may contact metal Remember to follow any special regulations in force in objects. Short-circuiting the terminals may damage the area you are in, and always switch off your phone the battery or the object causing the short- whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause...
Pacemakers Switch off your phone in health care facilities when regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a Vehicles wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential RF signals may affect improperly installed or interference with the pacemaker.
Health and safety information Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel phone networks or when certain network services and/ storage and distribution areas), chemical plants, or or phone features are in use.
Care and maintenance • Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as the Your phone is a product of superior design and phone, its parts, or accessories. craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The •...
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Health and safety information • Do not store the phone in hot areas. High • When the phone or battery gets wet, the label temperatures can shorten the life of electronic indicating water damage inside the phone changes devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt certain colour.
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