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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 Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-20485A http://www.samsungmobile.com English (EU). 10/2008. Rev. 1.0...
Instructional icons using this Before you start, familiarise 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 equipment mobile phone.
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> → Messages respective owners: →...
safety and usage information Safety warnings .......... 2 contents Safety precautions ........4 Important usage information ....... 7 introducing your mobile phone Unpack ............. 11 Phone layout ..........12 Keys ............13 Display ............14 Icons ............15 assembling and preparing your mobile phone Install the SIM card and battery ....
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using basic functions Activate and send an SOS message ..41 Turn your phone on and off ....... 21 Activate the mobile tracker ......42 Access menus .......... 22 Make fake calls ......... 43 Customise your phone ......22 Record and play voice memos ....44 Use basic call functions ......
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...
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.
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 keys lightly, use special features that...
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 45° C/ regulations, posted warnings, and directions from 113°...
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Avoid interference with other electronic • Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty 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.
• 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 SIM cards and memory cards Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna. with care Allow only qualified personnel to service •...
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(RF) energy emitted by radio and about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the telecommunications equipment. These standards Samsung mobile phone website. prevent the sale of mobile phones that exceed a maximum exposure level (known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR) of 2.0 watts per kilogram...
Correct disposal of this product Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) government office, for details of where and how they (Applicable in the European Union and can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.
Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
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.
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 Mirror Earpiece Speaker Display Multifunction jack 4-way navigation key SOS call key Battery cover Volume key Right softkey Camera key...
Keys Function Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, Function Dial retrieve recently dialled, missed, or Perform actions indicated at the received numbers Softkeys bottom of the display Turn the phone on and off (press Power/ Music and hold); End a call; In Menu In Idle mode, launch the music Menu exit mode, cancel input and return to...
Display Function Your phone’s display consists of three areas: Volume Adjust the phone’s volume Icon line Access the SOS contact menu; Displays various icons SOS call Make an SOS call (press and hold) Text and graphic area In Idle mode, turn on the camera Displays messages, Camera (press and hold);...
Icons Icon Definition Browsing the web Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Connecting to secured web page Icon Definition Call diverting active Signal strength Roaming (outside of normal service area) GPRS network connected In Home Zone service area Transferring data via GPRS network New text message (SMS) EDGE network connected...
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Icon Definition Memory card inserted FM radio on FM radio suspended Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Driving profile activated Meeting profile activated Outdoor profile activated Offline profile activated User created profile activated Battery power level Current time...
Install the SIM card and battery assembling and When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card, with subscription details, such as your personal preparing your identification number (PIN) and optional services. To install the SIM card and battery, mobile phone 1.
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2. Insert the SIM card. 3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover. Place the SIM card in the phone with the gold- coloured contacts facing down.
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.
Insert a memory card (optional) Change the photo on the battery cover To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Your phone accepts microSD™ 1. Remove the battery cover. memory cards up to 8 GB (depending on memory 2.
Turn your phone on and off using basic To turn your phone on, 1. Slide open the phone. functions 2. Press and hold [ 3. Enter your PIN and press <OK> (if necessary). 4. When the setup wizard opens, customise your Learn how to perform basic operations and use the phone as desired by following the screen.
To switch to the Offline profile, press <Menu> → Customise your phone Settings → Phone profiles → Offline. Get more from your phone by customising it to Follow all posted warnings and directions from match your preferences. official personnel when in areas where wireless devices are prohibited.
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4. Select a ringtone category → a ringtone. 3. Select Main display. 5. Press <Options> → Save profile. 4. Select an image category → an image. To switch to another profile, select it from the list. 5. Press <Save>. Create a phone profile Select a theme for the display 1.
Lock your phone Answer a call 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → 1. When a call comes in, press [ Security → Phone lock → On. 2. To end the call, press [ 2. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and press Adjust the volume <OK>.
Record a conversation Send and view messages This feature may not be available depending on Learn to send or view text (SMS) or multimedia your region or service provider. (MMS) messages. 1. During a call, press <Options> → Menu → Send a text message Multimedia →...
4. Scroll down to Image or video or Sound and • Press [ ] to change case or switch to Number press [OK]. mode. • Press and hold [ ] to switch to Symbol mode. 5. Add the item you want. Enter text in one of the following modes: 6.
View text or multimedia messages Find a contact 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Phonebook. My messages → Inbox. You can also press <Phonebook> in Idle mode. 2. Select a text or multimedia message. 2.
View photos Use basic camera functions In Idle mode, press <Menu> → My files → Images Learn the basics to capture and view photos and → My photos → a photo file. videos. Capture videos Capture photos 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on the 1.
Listen to the FM radio • Download from the wireless web. p. 30 1. Plug the supplied headset. • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung PC Studio. p. 37 2. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Multimedia →...
3. Control playback using the following keys: Browse the web Function Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web Pause or resume playback pages. Adjust the volume up or down Browse web pages • Left: Restart playback; Skip backward (press within 3 1.
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Bookmark your favourite web pages 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Browser → Bookmarks. 2. Press <Add>. 3. Enter a page title and a web address (URL). 4. Press <Save>.
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.
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Hold a call or retrieve a held call Answer a second call Press <Hold> to place a call on hold or press If your network supports this function, you can <Retrieve> to retrieve a held call. answer a second incoming call: 1.
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → SOS Call an international number settings → SOS call. 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [0] to insert the + 2. Scroll left or right to On. character. 3. Scroll down and press [OK] to open the recipient 2.
Use advanced Phonebook functions 3. Scroll to a number you want to set (2-9) and press [OK]. Learn to create namecards, set speed dial numbers, 4. Select a contact → a number (if necessary) to and create groups of contacts. assign to the number.
Create a multimedia template 4. Enter a group name. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → 5. To set the caller ID image, scroll down and press [OK] → an image category → an image. Create message → Multimedia message. 6.
Bluetooth wireless feature. store radio stations. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → Copy music files via Samsung PC Studio Bluetooth messenger. 1. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the 2. Press <Yes> to turn on the Bluetooth wireless multifunction jack on your phone to a PC.
Create a playlist 2. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the PC to the phone. ] → Playlists. 1. In Idle mode, press [ Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more 2. Press <Options> → Create playlist.
Store radio stations automatically 1. Plug the supplied headset. 2. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Multimedia → FM radio. 3. Press [OK] to start the FM radio. 4. Press <Options> → Self-tuning. 5. Press <Yes> to confirm (if necessary). The radio scans and saves available stations automatically.
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> → Bluetooth → Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools Activation →...
3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or 2. Press <Yes> to confirm that you are willing to the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, receive data from the device (if necessary). and press <OK>. When the owner of the other device enters the Activate and send an SOS message same code or accepts the connection, pairing is When you have an emergency, you can send an...
7. When you are finished selecting contacts, press To activate the mobile tracker, <Select> to return to the recipient list. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Security → Mobile tracker. 8. Press [OK] to save the recipients. 9.
3. Press <Options> → Edit. Make fake calls 4. Press <Record> to start recording. You can simulate fake incoming calls when you want 5. Speak into the microphone. to get out of meetings or unwanted conversations. You can also make it appear as if you are talking on 6.
Record and play voice memos 3. Control the playback using the following keys: Function Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder. Pause or resume playback Record a voice memo Adjust the volume up or down 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Multimedia → •...
2. Select a game from the list and follow the on- Create and view world clocks screen instructions. Learn to view the time in another city and set world Available games may vary, depending on your clocks to appear on your display. region or service provider.
Add a world clock to your display Set and use alarms In Dual Clock Display mode, you can view clocks Learn to set and control alarms for important events. with two different time zones on your display. Set a new alarm After you have created world clocks, 1.
Stop an alarm Use the calculator When the alarm sounds, 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Calculator. • Press <Exit> or any key to stop an alarm without snooze. 2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator •...
Set a countdown timer Use the stopwatch 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Timer. Stopwatch. 2. Press <Set>. 2. Press [OK] to begin and record lap times. 3. Enter the length of time to count down and press 3.
Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events. Change the calendar view 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Calendar. 2. Press <Options> → View by → Day or Week. Create an event 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Calendar. 2.
troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. While using your phone, the following messages Message Try this to solve the problem: may appear: When using the phone for the first time or when the PIN requirement is Message Try this to solve the problem:...
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Your phone displays “Service unavailable” or Another caller cannot reach you. “Not done.” • Ensure that your phone is turned on. • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular reception, you may lose reception.
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The audio quality of the call is poor. • If the battery will no longer charge completely, dispose of the old battery properly and replace it • Ensure that you are not blocking the phone’s with a new battery. internal antenna. Your phone is hot to the touch.
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index alarms browser making fake calls, 43 creating, 46 see web browser making SOS calls, 34 deactivating, 47 making, 24 calculator stopping, 47 multiparty, 33 see tools, calculator placing on hold, 33 battery calendar recently dialled, 32 charging, 19 see tools, calendar recording conversations, 25 installing, 17 calls...
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25 radio headset see FM radio viewing multimedia, 27 internet viewing text, 27 ringtone see web browser mobile tracker Samsung PC Studio Java multimedia accessing applications, 45 shortcut keys see messages see shortcuts launching games, 44 music player shortcuts...
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silent profile tools web browser alarm, 46 adding bookmarks, 31 SIM card calculator, 47 launching homepage, 30 SOS call calendar, 49 world clock see calls, making SOS calls convertor, 47 creating, 45 countdown timer, 48 SOS message setting dual display, 46 stopwatch, 48 stopwatch see tools, stopwatch...
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(name and signature of authorised person) RADIO EN 301 511 V9.0.2 (03-2003) * It is not the address of Samsung Service Centre. For the address or the EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (10-2006) phone number of Samsung Service Centre, see the warranty card or contact the retailer where you purchased your phone.
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