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- Page 1 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.:GH68-28001A http://www.samsungmobile.com English (HK). 04/2010. Rev. 1.1...
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Page 2: User Manual
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Page 3: Instructional Icons
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 Caution—situations that could cause designed to guide you through the functions and damage to your phone or other equipment features of your mobile phone. -
Page 4: 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 phone are the property of their for example: In Menu mode, select respective owners: Messages →... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
safety and usage information ....1 Safety warnings .......... 1 contents Safety precautions ........4 Important usage information ....... 6 introducing your mobile phone ..... 10 Unpack ............. 10 Phone layout ..........11 Keys ............12 Icons ............13 assembling and preparing your mobile phone ......... - Page 6 using basic functions ......20 using advanced functions ..... 41 Turn your phone on and off ....... 20 Use advanced call functions ..... 41 Use the touch screen ........ 21 Use advanced phonebook functions ..44 Access menus .......... 22 Use advanced messaging functions ..
- Page 7 Use Java-powered games and applications ..........63 Synchronise data ........64 Use RSS feeds ......... 66 View your current position ......66 Create and view world clocks ....67 Set and use alarms ........67 Use the calculator ........68 Convert currencies or measurements ..
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Page 8: 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 9: 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 10: Explosive Environments
Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your stations) or near fuels or chemicals. Turn off your hand and face. Bring the phone to a Samsung phone whenever directed by warning signs or service centre to replace the screen. Damage instructions. -
Page 11: Safety Precautions
Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a wireless functions when directed by airline mobile phone in a certain area. personnel. Use only Samsung-approved accessories Using incompatible accessories may damage your phone or cause injury. -
Page 12: Handle Your Phone Carefully And Sensibly
Protect batteries and chargers from Handle your phone carefully and damage sensibly • Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot • Do not disassemble your phone due to a risk of temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/ electric shock. -
Page 13: Important Usage Information
• If your phone has a camera flash or light, avoid Important usage information using it close to the eyes of children or animals. • Your phone may be damaged by exposure to Use your phone in the normal position magnetic fields. - Page 14 • Disconnect chargers from power sources when Ensure access to emergency services not in use. Emergency calls from your phone may not be • Use batteries only for their intended purpose. possible in some areas or circumstances. Before travelling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an Handle SIM cards or memory cards with alternate method of contacting emergency services care...
- Page 15 Without limiting the CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, foregoing, unless expressly authorised by the SHALL SAMSUNG BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN applicable content owner or service provider, you CONTRACT OR TORT, FOR ANY DIRECT, may not modify, copy, republish, upload, post,...
- Page 16 Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time, and Samsung makes no representation or warranty that any content or service will remain available for any period of time. Content and services are transmitted by third parties by means of networks and transmission facilities over which Samsung has no control.
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Page 17: Introducing Your Mobile Phone
• You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer. • The supplied accessories perform best for your phone. -
Page 18: Phone Layout
Phone layout The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: The front and inside of your phone include the Headset jack Multifunction following keys and features: jack Rear camera lens Memory Earpiece card slot Front camera lens for video calls Hold key Touch screen... -
Page 19: Keys
Keys Function Lock the touch screen and keys; Function Hold Unlock the touch screen and keys (press and hold) Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, Dial retrieve recently dialled, missed, or In Idle mode, turn on the camera; In received numbers Camera Camera mode, take a photo or... -
Page 20: Icons
Icons Icon Definition Roaming (outside of normal service area) Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Call diverting activated Icon Definition Signal strength Synchronised with PC GPRS network connected Wi-Fi activated Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset EDGE network connected connected UMTS network connected Bluetooth activated... - Page 21 Icon Definition New email message New voice mail message Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Battery power level Current time...
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Page 22: Assembling And Preparing Your Mobile Phone
Install the SIM or USIM card and assembling and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will preparing your receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services. To mobile phone use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card. - Page 23 2. Insert the SIM or USIM card. • Place the SIM or USIM card in the phone with the gold-coloured contacts facing up. • Without inserting a SIM or USIM card, you can use your phone’s non-network services and some menus. •...
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Page 24: Charge The Battery
4. Insert the battery. Charge the battery Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of the phone. 2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jack. -
Page 25: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)
Improperly connecting the travel adapter can 6. Close the cover to the multifunction jack. cause serious damage to the phone. Any About the low battery indicator damages by misuse are not covered by the When your battery is low, the phone will emit warranty. -
Page 26: Attach A Hand Strap (Optional)
• Formatting the memory card on a PC may To remove the memory card, open the cover to the cause incompatibility with your phone. memory card slot, push the memory card gently until Format the memory card only on the phone. it disengages from the phone, and then pull the memory card out of the memory card slot. -
Page 27: Using Basic Functions
Turn your phone on and off using basic To turn your phone on, 1. Press and hold [ functions 2. Enter your PIN and select Confirm (if necessary). To turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above. Switch to the offline profile Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your mobile phone. -
Page 28: Use The Touch Screen
Use the touch screen For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the screen protection film before using your Your phone’s touch screen lets you easily select phone. items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. •... -
Page 29: Access Menus
• Drag your finger up or down to scroll through • Drag your finger left or right to scroll through vertical lists. horizontal lists. Access menus To access your phone’s menus, 1. In Idle mode, select Menu to access Menu mode. -
Page 30: Use Widgets
Customise Menu mode Use widgets This feature may be unavailable depending on Learn to use widgets on the widget toolbar. the software of the phone. • Some of your widgets connect to web services. Selecting a web-based widget may You can organise applications in the Menu mode incur additional charges. -
Page 31: Access Help Information
Move the widgets to the idle screen Access help information 1. In Idle mode, scroll left or right to one of the idle Learn to access helpful information about your screens. phone. 2. Open the widget toolbar. 1. Open the widget toolbar. 3. -
Page 32: Customise Your Phone
Customise your phone Switch to or from the silent profile In Idle mode, select Keypad and touch and hold Get more from your phone by customising it to to silence or unsilence your phone. match your preferences. Change your ringtone Adjust the volume of the key tones 1. - Page 33 Activate Etiquette pause Select a skin colour (Menu mode) 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and You can temporarily mute all phone sounds by light → My theme. placing the phone face down when Etiquette pause is activated. 2.
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Page 34: Lock Your Phone
2. Select On under Gesture unlock. • Samsung is not responsible for any loss of 3. Select an unlock option. passwords or private information or other damages caused by illegal software. -
Page 35: Use Basic Call Functions
Use basic call functions Answer a call 1. When a call comes in, press [ Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call functions. 2. For a video call, press [ ] and select Show me to allow the caller to see you via the front During a call, your phone automatically locks camera lens. -
Page 36: Send And View Messages
Use the headset 3. Select Tap to add text and enter your message text. p. 30 By plugging the supplied headset into the headset For sending as a text message, skip to step 5. jack, you can make and answer calls: For attaching multimedia, continue with step 4. -
Page 37: Enter Text
Enter text • To enter English characters, select ENG. • To enter numbers, select 123. When entering text, you can change the text input • To enter symbols, select method and mode. Enter text in one of the following modes: Change the text input method Mode Function... - Page 38 Mode Function Mode Function 1. Select TSTR. 1. In ENG mode, select T9 (A green dot appears by T9). 2. Select 1 through 5 to enter strokes. Select 6 when you are unsure which 2. Select appropriate virtual keys to enter stroke to enter.
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Page 39: Add And Find Contacts
Enter text using the handwriting box 3. Select Download. 4. Select an email or a header. 1. Change the text input method to 5. If you selected a header, select Retrieve to view 2. Write a character in the handwriting box at the the body of the email. -
Page 40: Use Basic Camera Functions
Find a contact Capture photos 1. In Idle mode, select Phonebook. 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to turn on the camera. 2. Select Tap to search, enter the first few letters 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape of the name you want to find, and select Done. -
Page 41: View Photos
View photos 3. Select to switch to Recording mode. In Menu mode, select My files → Images → a photo 4. Aim the lens at the subject and make any folder → a photo file. adjustments. • To change the recording mode, select While viewing the photo file, •... -
Page 42: Listen To Music
Listen to music 4. Control the FM radio using the following icons: Icon Function Learn how to listen to music via the music player or Tune a radio station; Select an FM radio. available radio station (touch and hold) Listen to the FM radio Turn on the FM radio Turn off the FM radio While listening to the radio, do not connect the... - Page 43 • Download from the wireless web. Browse the Skip backward; Scan backward in a file (touch and hold) • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Kies. p. 50 Skip forward; Scan forward in a file (touch and hold) •...
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Page 44: Browse The Web
Browse the web Icon Function Stop loading the web page Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. Refresh the current web page Change the view mode • You may incur additional charges for accessing the web and acknowledging Add the current web page to the media. -
Page 45: Use The Google Services
Download media files Connect to Search 1. In Menu mode, select Google → Search. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. 2. Enter a keyword in the search field. 1. In Menu mode, select Downloads. Connect to Mail 2. -
Page 46: Connect To Facebook
To search for a specific location, Connect to Facebook 1. In Menu mode, select Google → Maps. • This feature may be unavailable depending 2. Select Search Map and enter the address or the on your region or service provider. category of the business. -
Page 47: Connect To Myspace
3. Use the following features: Feature Description Feature Description Search for friends or view your friends’ Friends posts Use the various options to share your Home photos and thoughts with others View messages and check for new Inbox notifications or requests Send and view messages and check for My Mail friend requests... -
Page 48: 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. Learn how to perform advanced operations and use When you have one missed call, select the call from additional features of your mobile phone. -
Page 49: Answer A Second Call
Hold a call or retrieve a held call Answer a second call Select Hold to place a call on hold or select If your network supports this function, you can Retrieve to retrieve a held call. answer a second incoming call: 1. -
Page 50: Call An International Number
Call an international number Reject a call 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and touch and hold To reject an incoming call, press [ ]. The caller will 0 to insert the + character. hear a busy tone. 2. Enter the complete number you want to dial To reject calls from certain numbers automatically, (country code, area code, and phone number), use the auto rejection. -
Page 51: Use Advanced Phonebook Functions
Use advanced phonebook functions 3. Select Add. 4. Select a contact. Learn to create namecards, set favourite numbers, The contact is saved to the favourite number list. and create groups of contacts. • You can call this contact by touching and Create a namecard holding the assigned number in the dialling screen. -
Page 52: Use Advanced Messaging Functions
3. Select Create group. Create a multimedia template 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates 4. Set a group name, the caller ID photo, a group ringtone, and vibration type. → Multimedia templates. 5. Select Save. 2. Select Create to open a new template window. 6. - Page 53 Create a message from a multimedia Use the instant messenger template • This feature may be unavailable depending 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates on your region or service provider. → Multimedia templates. • To change the language for the messenger, access the messenger and select Menu →...
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Page 54: Use Advanced Camera Functions
→ Smile shot. Use advanced camera functions 3. Select 4. Make any necessary adjustments. Learn how to capture photos in various modes and 5. Press [ customise camera settings. 6. Aim the camera lens at your subject. Capture photos by using options preset Your phone recognises people in an image and for various scenes detects their smiles. -
Page 55: Capture Panoramic Photos
→ Mosaic. Capture panoramic photos 3. Select 4. Select an image layout and press [ 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to turn on the camera. 5. Make any necessary adjustments. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. 6. - Page 56 Use camera options Customise camera settings → Before capturing a photo, select to access the Before capturing a photo, select to access following options: the following settings: Option Function Setting Function Resolution Guidelines Change the resolution option Change the preview screen Effects Apply a special effect Set the camera to switch to the...
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Page 57: Use Advanced Music Functions
3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. Setting Function 4. Run Samsung Kies and copy files from the PC to Guidelines Change the preview screen the phone. Audio recording... -
Page 58: Synchronise Your Phone With Windows Media Player
5. Open the folder to view files. 6. Edit or enter your phone’s name in the pop-up window (if necessary). 6. Copy files from the PC to the memory card. 7. Select and drag the music files you want to the Synchronise your phone with Windows sync list. -
Page 59: Customise Your Music Player Settings
7. Select the new playlist. Option Function 8. Select Add → Tracks. Select music categories to display in Music menu the music library screen 9. Select the files you want to include and select Add. 4. Select Save. Customise your music player settings Record songs from the FM radio 1. -
Page 60: Store Radio Stations Automatically
The recording feature is developed for voice 3. Select a radio station to add to the favourite list. recording only. The quality of the recording will 4. Select Add to Favourites. be much lower than digital media. Find information of music Store radio stations automatically Learn to access an online music service and get 1. -
Page 61: 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 Menu mode, select Bluetooth. Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools 2. -
Page 62: Receive Data Using The Bluetooth Wireless Feature
2. Select Send via → Bluetooth, or select More → Find and pair with other Bluetooth- Send namecard via → Bluetooth. enabled devices 1. In Menu mode, select Bluetooth → Search. Receive data using the Bluetooth 2. Select and drag a device icon into the centre. wireless feature 3. -
Page 63: Activate And Connect To A Wireless Lan (Wlan)
To use Remote SIM mode, start the Bluetooth Activate a WLAN connection from a Bluetooth hands-free car kit. 1. In Menu mode, select Wi-Fi. The Bluetooth hands-free car kit must be 2. Select the circle in the centre to activate a authorised. -
Page 64: Activate The Mobile Tracker
3. In Menu mode, select Internet or Communities, Activate the mobile tracker or in Idle mode, select a web-based widget. When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card in Your phone connects to the network using the your phone, the mobile tracker feature will connected WLAN profile. -
Page 65: Make Fake Calls
9. Select the sender input field. Record a voice 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Application 10. Enter the sender’s name and select Done. settings → Call → Fake call → Fake call voice. 11. Select Save → Accept. 2. -
Page 66: Record And Play Voice Memos
Record and play voice memos 3. Control playback using the following icons: Icon Function Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder. Pause playback Record a voice memo Play or resume playback 1. In Menu mode, select Voice recorder. Skip backward; Scan backward in a file (touch and hold) 2. -
Page 67: Transform An Image
4. Select an image → Add. To adjust the image automatically, select Auto level. 5. Select Effects → an effect option (filter, style, warp, or partial blur). 3. Adjust the image as desired by using the slider and select OK. 6. -
Page 68: Print Images
Crop an image 4. Select a visual feature (image, emoticon, or clip art), or enter text and select Done. 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-4 5. Move or resize the visual feature and select OK. in “Apply effects to images.”... -
Page 69: Upload Photos And Videos To The Web
To print an image using the Bluetooth wireless Set your favourite destination list feature, 1. In Menu mode, select Communities. 1. Open an image. p. 34 2. Select Yes to set your favorite destination list (if 2. Select More → Print via → Bluetooth. necessary). -
Page 70: Use Java-Powered Games And Applications
2. Select Upload to web. Setting Function 3. Select a destination you want to post to. Image resize Change the image size to upload 4. Select Tap to add → a media file. Set your phone to upload files to a Upload destination automatically at the 5. -
Page 71: Synchronise Data
Download games or applications Launch applications 1. In Menu mode, select Games and more → 1. In Menu mode, select Games and more → an More games. application. Your phone connects to the website preset by 2. Select More to access a list of various options your service provider. -
Page 72: Synchronise Data With A Microsoft Exchange Server
To start synchronisation, 3. Select Save. 4. Select and specify an email connection 1. In Menu mode, select Synchronize. profile (if necessary). 2. Select a synchronisation profile. 5. Select an email connection profile → OK. 3. Select Continue to start synchronisation with the Synchronisation with the Microsoft Exchange web server you have specified. -
Page 73: Use Rss Feeds
3. Select a feed category → an updated feed. Use RSS feeds The auto update feature sets the phone to Learn to use RSS feeds to get the latest news and automatically update the RSS feeds at the information from your favourite websites. specified interval. -
Page 74: Create And View World Clocks
Create and view world clocks After you have created a world clock, 1. In Menu mode, select World clock. Learn to view the time in another region and set → Set as 2nd clock. world clocks to appear on your display. 2. -
Page 75: Use The Calculator
Stop an alarm Convert currencies or measurements When the alarm sounds, • Touch and hold Stop to stop the alarm. 1. In Menu mode, select Convertor → a • Touch and hold Snooze to silence the alarm for conversion type. the snooze period. -
Page 76: Create New Tasks
2. Select Start to begin the stopwatch. Look up words in a dictionary 3. Select Lap to record lap times. Learn to look up English or Chinese words in you 4. When you are finished, select Stop. dictionary. 5. Select Reset to clear recorded times. Look up words Create new tasks 1. -
Page 77: Manage Your Calendar
View the history 3. Enter the details of the event as required. 4. Select Save. 1. In Menu mode, select Dictionary. 2. Select More → History to see a list of words you View events have looked up. To view events of a specific date, Manage your calendar 1. -
Page 78: Overview Of Menu Functions
overview of menu functions 1 Logs 10 IM 19 Dictionary 28 World clock 2 Facebook 11 Alarms 20 Bluetooth 29 Timer 3 Music player 12 Settings 21 Synchronize 30 Stopwatch 4 Internet 13 Find music 22 Exchange ActiveSync 31 Voice recorder 5 MySpace 14 Google 23 Image editor... -
Page 79: Troubleshooting
troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. When you turn on your phone or while you are Code Try this to solve the problem: using the phone, it prompts you to enter one of Your SIM or USIM card is blocked, usually the following codes: as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly... - Page 80 The phone prompts you to insert the SIM card. Another caller cannot reach you. Ensure that the SIM or USIM card is installed • Ensure that your phone is turned on. correctly. • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network.
- Page 81 The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes. The battery does not charge properly or sometimes the phone turns itself off. Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to continue using the phone. • The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold-coloured contacts with a clean, soft cloth The audio quality of the call is poor.