Important safety precautions Read these guidelines before using your wireless device. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held device while driving. Park your vehicle first. Switch off the device when refuelling Do not use the device at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Keep the device and all its parts, including accessories, out of the reach of small children. Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung-approved batteries and accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage you and your device and may be dangerous.
• Bluetooth hands-free car stereo headset Note: The items supplied with your device and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider. 1. One contains Microsoft ActiveSync software, Add-on software and programs, and the other contains User’s Guide in PDF format.
Getting started Getting to know your device The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Front view Front camera lens Earpiece Display 4-Way Navigation key Left soft key (LSK) Right soft key (RSK) Headset/Power adapter/ Back/Clear key USB or data cable jack End key Volume keys OK key...
Getting started Rear view Rear camera lens Mirror Power key External speaker microSD™card slot Battery cover Quick List key (short press)/Camera key (long press) Keys of your device Description • Press and hold to turn the device on or off. •...
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Getting started Description • Press to switch to the Home screen from a program. • Press and hold to open Task Manager. • Press to scroll through a list. • Press to move the cursor in a text input field. Press to confirm your selection or input.
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Getting started Description • Press to open the Symbols screen in a text input field. • Press to add accents to the next characters entered. Press and hold to insert an international call prefix. • Press and hold to activate or deactivate the Vibrate profile from the Home screen.
Getting started Installing the SIM card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional services available, and many other details. • Keep all miniature SIM cards out of the reach of small children.
Getting started 2. Insert the SIM card, as shown, ensuring that the gold- coloured contacts of the card are face down. Continue to install the battery. See “Installing the battery.” Removing the SIM card To remove the SIM card, slide the card out of the holder, as shown.
Getting started Installing the battery Your device is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Installing the battery 1. Remove the battery cover, if necessary. 2. Insert the battery into the battery compartment, as shown. 3. Reattach the battery cover.
Charging your device Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use the travel adapter to charge the battery, and use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers. Use of the wrong adapter could damage your phone and void your warranty.
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Getting started Note: The following illustration shows the correct and incorrect method for connecting the adapter. Verify the arrow on the adapter is showing and pointing to the device for a correct connection. If it is not, damage to the accessory port will occur therefore voiding the device’s warranty.
Getting started Low battery warning When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, a warning tone sounds and the “Main Battery very low” message repeats at regular intervals on the display and the low battery icon ( ) displays.
The basics This chapter explains basic information about using your device, such as customising your device and using online help. Using the Home screen When you turn on your device, you can see the device’s idle screen, or Home screen. The screen will display the current time and date, and also display the notification icons on the status bar across the top line of the screen to indicate your device’s current status to you, for example, you have a new...
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The basics Icon Description Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when a data call is in progress. Appears when the current call is on hold. Appears when a GPRS connection is available in the network. When a GPRS connection is active, appears.
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The basics Icon Description Indicates that you can make calls using phone line 1 or 2 (network service). Appears when you are roaming outside of your home area and logged onto a different network. Appears when Bluetooth is activated. For details, see page 167.
The basics Soft key area Your phone has the soft key area and two soft keys which appear at the bottom line of the screen. The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are using. The following soft keys are available on the Home screen: •...
The basics Using the Start Menu Start Menu is a navigation menu to find applications or features on your device, and access a setting group for users to quickly customise the basic phone settings as well as a list of most recently opened applications. On the Home screen, press the Start soft key to open the Start Menu.
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The basics • Upcoming Events: lists events that you have added to the calendar on your device. Press the New soft key to add a new appointment. • Windows Live: provides quick access to Windows Live, Live Messenger, Live Hotmail, Live Spaces, and Live Search.
The basics Accessing the Recent Programs list The Recent Programs list provides access to the recently used applications and features. When you select and start using an application, the application will be added to the top of the Recent Programs list. So instead of navigating through the device to find what you need, you can get there directly from the Recent Programs list.
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The basics • My Files: is a repository for pictures, ringtones, and other stored content. It also provides access to the other folders on your device. • Internet Services: gives you access to the wireless web. It also provides Google Maps if supported by your country.
The basics Closing programs Using Task Manager, you can end the programs which are currently open. 1. On the Home screen, press the Start soft key. 2. Press the Main Menu soft key and select Applications → Organiser & Tools. 3.
The basics • : allows you to change the text input mode. You can select ABC mode (ABC) or T9 mode (XT9 English). Using the Language option, you can change the language for T9 mode. • : opens the Symbols screen. Customising your device You can customise the phone settings to suit the way you work.
The basics Time and date settings The Date and Time setting enables you to set the date, time, and time zone. 1. On the Home screen, press the Start soft key. 2. Press the Main Menu soft key and select Settings → Clock &...
The basics • Backlight time out on battery: You can select the length of time the display backlight stays on when you do not use the device. • Display time out: You can select the length of time the display stays on. During standby, the device goes to Sleep mode after a specified period of time, so very little power is being consumed.
The basics • Confirmation time out: You can set the delay before an unconfirmed action times out. • In-call alert volume: You can set the volume of the alert tone that sounds when you are on a call. 4. When you have finished, press the Done soft key. Sound settings You can customise sound settings for various events on the device.
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The basics • Ringtone: You can specify the ringtone to inform you of incoming calls. Note: You can quickly change the ringtone by selecting Ring Tone from the My Settings list on the Start Menu. • Alarm: you can select an alert type for alarms and appointment reminders.
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The basics Otherwise, on the Home screen, press the Start soft key and then the Main Menu soft key, and select Settings → Profiles. 2. Select the profile you want. If you select Automatic, the profile will automatically switch between Normal and Vibrate according to your calendar items.
The basics Owner information Owner Information identifies the owner or user of the device. Set your contact information in case you lose the device. 1. On the Home screen, press the Start soft key. 2. Press the Main Menu soft key and select Settings → More...
The basics Security settings With options in Security, you can protect your device and SIM card from unauthorised use. Locking the device Note: Even if the device is locked, you will be able to receive calls. To set automatic phone lock: You can protect your device using the Device Lock feature.
The basics 6. Re-enter the same password in the Confirm password field for confirmation. 7. Press the Done soft key. 8. Press the Yes soft key. To set manual phone lock: On the Start Menu, scroll to the My Settings list → Lock and press the Turn On soft key.
The basics Locking the SIM card When SIM lock is enabled, your device works only with the current SIM card. To use another SIM card, you must enter the SIM lock password. 1. On the Home screen, press the Start soft key. 2.
The basics 1. On the Home screen, press the Start soft key. 2. Press the Main Menu soft key and select Settings → More... → Security → Change Barring Password. 3. Enter the old password, then a new password, and re-enter the new one for confirmation.
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The basics • Message Key Settings: Change the shortcut assignments to the Messaging key, • End Key Settings: Set how the phone reacts when you press during data calls. 3. Press the Done soft key. Menu shortcut settings The number keys can be used as shortcut keys to directly access specific programs that exist in the Main Menu screen.
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The basics Accessing a menu using its shortcut On the Home screen, use one of the following ways: • For one-digit shortcut keys, press and hold the number key. • For two-digit shortcut keys, press the first number key and then press and hold the last number key. Customer feedback setting You can join the Customer Experience Improvement program by sending some feedback about how you are...
The basics 3. Press the Next soft key. 4. Select an update option: • Manual: You must manually check for updates for your phone. • Automatic: (Recommended) Windows automatically looks for updates for your phone as they become available. 5. If you want to receive updates according to your data plan, select Use my data plan to check for and download updates.
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The basics 4. Select Match case and/or Match whole word to allow the device to search for the matching items more quickly. 5. Press the Go soft key. The device searches its file directory or programs and lists all matching items. 6.
The basics • File name: Select the storage locations you want to include in your search. 3. When you have finished, press the Done soft key. Locking the keypad When you close the device, your device automatically locks the function keys to keep any accidental key presses from affecting the current phone performance.
The basics Inserting the memory card Push the memory card into the slot with the label side face up until it clicks into place. The card is secure when it is not protruding from the device. Removing the memory card Push the memory card in and release so that it is disengaged from the slot.
The basics Adding and removing programs You can install any program created for your device, as long as the device has enough memory. The most popular place to find software for your device is on the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/smartphone). Adding programs using ActiveSync You can install programs downloaded from the Internet or included on the supplied software CD-ROM by performing synchronisation between your device and your computer.
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The basics 6. Double-click the *.exe file on the computer. If the file is an installer, the installation wizard will begin. Follow the instructions on the screen. Once the software has been installed, the installer will automatically transfer the software to your device. If the file is not an installer, you will see an error message.
The basics 5. Select the file, such as a *.xip or *.exe file. The installation wizard will begin. 6. Follow the directions on the screen. Once installation is completed, you can view and open the program in Applications. Removing programs 1.
The basics • Root: help to establish the identity of servers with which you connect. This helps to prevent unauthorised users from accessing your device and information. Viewing a certificate 1. On the Home screen, press the Start soft key. 2.
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The basics 3. Enter the reset password and press the Done soft key. The default password is “0000.” 4. Press the Yes soft key to confirm the reset. 5. Press the Yes soft key to confirm deleting DRM files. The device resets and reboots itself. Changing the reset password You can change the reset password to prevent the device from being reset by unauthorised people.
The basics Using online help Your device is supported by additional information available online, or on the CD-ROM that came with your device. For information on: see: additional programs the supplied CD-ROM. that can be installed on your device, connecting to and Chapter 3 in this User’s Guide synchronising with a or ActiveSync Help on your PC.
Synchronisation ® ® Using Microsoft ActiveSync , you can synchronise data on your desktop computer with the data on your device. Synchronisation compares the data on your device with your desktop computer and updates both your device and computer with the latest data. With ActiveSync, you can: •...
Synchronisation Installing ActiveSync Before beginning synchronisation, you must install ActiveSync on your desktop computer using the supplied CD-ROM. You can also download the latest version of ActiveSync from the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com). 1. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your desktop computer.
Synchronisation Customising connection settings To establish a connection between your computer and the device, you must enable the connections you want to use in the ActiveSync program. By default, all connections are enabled. 1. From the ActiveSync window on your computer, select File →...
Synchronisation The connection is established and the Microsoft ActiveSync window appears. The synchronisation automatically begins. Notes: • When an error occurs with a USB connection, activate the DHCP Client service, or deactivate the firewall or VPN environment. • USB hubs and laptop docking stations have not exhibited consistent stability with Windows Mobile-powered devices and ActiveSync.
Synchronisation 7. Enter a Bluetooth passcode and press the Next soft key. This passcode is used just once and you do not need to memorise it. When you enter the same passcode on your computer, paring is finished. 8. Press the OK soft key when the connection is established.
Synchronisation You can open the device’s file directory by clicking Explore from the Microsoft ActiveSync window. You can then copy files quickly and easily from the device to the computer, or vice versa. Note: To synchronise Bluetooth devices with a compatible computer, the computer must have the Bluetooth stack for Windows XP Service Pack 2.
Synchronisation 6. Select the data types to be synchronised. 7. Press the Done soft key. Note: For more information on the conditions that must be met on the computer and how to change synchronisation options, see ActiveSync Help. Setting server synchronisation You can synchronise information automatically as items arrive only if your company runs Microsoft Exchange Server with Exchange ActiveSync.
Synchronisation 7. Press the Menu soft key to access the following options: • Settings: You can set the options for handling data for each data type. • Advanced: You can set how to handle a data conflict between your device and computer, and set an event logging type.
Call functions This chapter explains all of the call functions provided by your device. Turning the phone functions on and You can choose to turn off the phone functions and just use the PDA functions at any time and then turn it back on when you want.
Call functions Using the Dialling screen When you press , the Dialling screen opens. You can view the most recent calls you have dialled, received, and missed on the screen. When you enter a digit, the Dialling screen lists all of the numbers containing the entered digit in Contacts and Call History, as well as the phone number assigned to the corresponding speed dial key.
Call functions 2. Press to make a call. When a call is connected, the call duration displays. During a call, you can use several call options. For details, see page 64. To adjust the audio volume during a call, press increase or decrease the volume level.
Call functions Making a call from Speed Dial Speed Dial is a list you can create of often-dialled numbers. Information on adding a number to Speed Dial is detailed on page 67. By memorising the position on the Speed Dial list, you can dial the number simply by entering that number of the speed dial key.
Call functions To view the calls categorised by call type, press the Menu soft key, select Filter, and select a category from the pop-up list. 3. Scroll to the number you want. 4. Press for a voice call, or press the Menu soft key and select Video Call for a video call.
Call functions Enter the emergency number 112 and press Notes: • Some service providers may require a SIM card to be inserted, and in some cases the PIN to be entered as well. • In some cases, other emergency numbers may also be accessed.
Call functions Options during a call Your device provides a number of control functions that you can use while a call is in progress. Answering a second call If a person is trying to call you when you are talking on the device, a notification window will pop out.
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Call functions • Speakerphone On/Speakerphone Off: turns on the speakerphone mode to talk and listen with the device a short distance away. • Conference: makes a conference call when you have an active call and a call on hold. You can have a conversation with up to 5 people at the same time.
Call functions • Display: allows you to change the effect or quality of the camera image. • Advanced: allows you to send the DTMF tones of numbers or a file to the person with whom you are speaking. • Switch to Voice Call: turns off the camera and switches the call to a voice call.
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Call functions Managing the Speed Dial list You can assign frequently-used phone numbers, email addresses, or web pages in Contacts to the speed dial location 2 through 99. The location 0 and 1 on the Speed Dial list are preset for the international call prefix and the voicemail centre number, respectively.
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Call functions Deleting Speed Dial assignments 1. On the Home screen, press the Start soft key. 2. Press the Main Menu soft key and select Applications → Organiser & Tools. 3. Press the More soft key and select Speed Dial. 4.
Call functions Viewing details of calls • To view the duration of a call and time and date you received or made it, scroll to the call you want to view and press • To save the phone number of a call to Contacts, scroll to the call you want and press the Save soft key.
Call functions Customising your phone functions You can personalise the settings of the phone functions, the services you have, and the network to which you have connected. Accessing the phone setting options 1. On the Home screen, press the Start soft key. 2.
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Call functions Cost limit: shows the maximum cost set in the Edit cost limit option. Press the Menu soft key to access the following options: Reset call cost: allows you to reset the cost counter. Edit cost limit: allows you to enter the maximum cost that you authorise for your calls.
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Call functions • Caller ID: When you place a call, your phone number can be displayed to or hidden from the person to whom you are calling. Using this option, you can enable or disable the display of your caller identification. •...
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Call functions Select a Network: Select a network from the available networks. Preferred Networks: Set up a list of your preferred networks. You can set priority of the networks or add networks manually by selecting them from the preset network list or entering their service ID codes. Cancel: Exit the Networks menu.
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Call functions Voice Calls • Call Waiting: This service allows you to receive another call while you have a call in progress. Select Provide call waiting call notifications to activate this service. • Call Barring: This network service allows you to restrict your incoming or outgoing calls.
Call functions Busy: Calls are forwarded when you are on the device. Unavailable: Calls are forwarded when your device is turned off or your device is out of your service area. Video Calls • Outgoing Image: You can set whether the device shows the camera view to the person with whom you are speaking, or select an image to be shown instead of the camera view.
Messaging and Internet Messaging In Messaging, you can create, send, receive, view, edit, and organise: • Text messages (SMS) • Multimedia message (MMS) • Postcard • Email messages Note: Depending on your country, the Postcard feature may not be available. To open Messaging: On the Home screen, press the Start soft key and then the Main Menu soft key and select Messaging.
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Messaging and Internet Creating and sending an SMS message Note: You can select your preferred network type for sending SMS messages and validity period. Go to Settings and select More... → Connections → More... → Send SMS Options → Network selection. Then select the option you want.
Messaging and Internet Creating and sending an MMS message 1. On the Start Menu, scroll to the Message Centre list and select SMS/MMS. Otherwise, on the Messaging screen, select SMS/MMS. 2. Press the Menu soft key and select New → MMS. 3.
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Messaging and Internet • Add: allows you to add a media file or template. • Attach: allows you to attach a contact card or calendar item as a digital file format, or a media file. • Edit Page: allows you to add or delete pages, change the text style, or set the page order or duration.
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Messaging and Internet • Outbox: is a temporary storage place for messages waiting to be sent. • Sent Items: stores the messages that have been sent. To view a message: 1. On the Start Menu, scroll to the Message Centre list and select SMS/MMS.
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Messaging and Internet • Reply: sends a reply to the sender and/or all other recipients, or forwards the message to other people. • Mark as Unread/Mark as Read: allows you to mark the message as unread or read. Unread messages are boldfaced on the message list.
Messaging and Internet Configuring MMS settings You can change the default MMS settings. From the message list, press the Menu soft key and select MMS Options. The following options are available: • Sending Options: allows you to change the settings for sending MMS messages.
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Messaging and Internet • Receiving Options: allows you to change the settings for receiving MMS messages. Home Network: Set how to retrieve new messages from the server while in your home network. Roaming Network: Set how to retrieve new messages from the server while roaming around another network.
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Messaging and Internet Working with Postcard You can send a postcard via the postal service, if your country supports it. The postal service will print your message as an actual postcard and deliver it to a recipient. Note: Depending on your country, the Postcard feature may not be available.
Messaging and Internet Working with email messages You can send and receive email messages in one of these ways: • Synchronise email messages with Microsoft Exchange or Microsoft Outlook on your PC. • Send and receive email messages by connecting directly to an email server through an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or a network.
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Messaging and Internet When you connect to the email server, new messages are downloaded to the device’s Inbox folder. Also, messages in the device’s Outbox folder are sent and messages that have been deleted on the email server are removed from the device’s message folders.
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Messaging and Internet Creating an email account in Messaging You need to create a new account to be used for retrieving and sending email messages. To make a new account: 1. From the Messaging screen, select New Email Account... 2. Enter your email message and press the Next soft key. For manual setup, clear Try to get email settings automatically from the Internet.
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Messaging and Internet To configure advanced settings, such as SSL or Internet connection settings, select Advanced Server Settings. 8. Select how often your phone automatically connects to the server and checks for incoming email messages, and press the Finish soft key. Creating an email account with Email Wizard Email Wizard provides a quick and easy setup procedure for creating a new email account.
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Messaging and Internet 9. Enter your incoming mail server and outgoing mail server, and press the Next soft key. To enable SMTP authentication, which requires the user to login before sending email messages, select Outgoing server requires authentication. 10.Set the options for downloading email messages and press the Next soft key.
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Messaging and Internet 5. Enter your user information, such as user name, password, and domain name, and press the Next soft key. 6. Select the items to be sychronised with Exchange server. 7. Press the Finish soft key. 8. When the ActiveSync screen appears, press the Sync soft key.
Messaging and Internet 6. Press the Next soft key and select Finish. 7. Press the Yes soft key to activate the program. Editing an account 1. From the Messaging screen, scroll to the account you want to edit. 2. Press the Menu soft key and select Settings. 3.
Messaging and Internet 3. In the To, Cc, or Bcc field, enter the recipients’ email addresses, separating them with a semicolon. Note: The Cc and Bcc fields are above the To field. You can retrieve addresses from the contact list by pressing the Menu soft key and selecting Add Recipient.
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Messaging and Internet The following default folders display: • Deleted Items: contains messages that have been deleted on your device. • Drafts: stores draft messages that have not been sent. • Inbox: contains received messages. • Outbox: is a temporary storage place for messages waiting to be sent.
Messaging and Internet • Tools: allows you to access the following options: Switch Accounts: allows you to switch to another message account. Empty Deleted Items: removes all deleted messages permanently from the phone. Options: allows you to change the options for the Messaging.
Messaging and Internet Inserting signatures into messages You can specify a signature to be automatically inserted into SMS or email messages that you send. To specify a signature: 1. From any message folder, press the Menu soft key and select Tools → Options → Signatures. 2.
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Messaging and Internet To access Vodafone live!: On the Home screen, press the live! soft key. You can also select Vodafone live! from the live! list on the Start Menu. The preset web links to various services provided by Vodafone are available. For further details about navigating the browser, see “Navigating the Internet Explorer”...
Messaging and Internet 3. Navigate to the channel you want to watch and select it. The program on that channel will begin to play in Windows Media Player. Internet Explorer ® Use Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer to view Web HTML, cHTML, and WAP pages.
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Messaging and Internet Navigating the Internet Explorer From web pages, you can use the following options: Press scroll through browser items the Navigation keys. select a browser item return to the previous page refresh the connection the Menu soft key and select Refresh.
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Messaging and Internet 3. Select a category under which you want to save the favourite link from the Folder field. You can also create a new category. See “Managing Favourites categories.” 4. Press the Add soft key. Opening a link through the Favourites list 1.
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Messaging and Internet To edit the categories: Scroll to the category you want, press the Menu soft key, and select Edit or Delete to rename or delete the selected category. Changing Explorer options You can customise web browsing options, change the connection settings, and clear memory.
Messaging and Internet Windows Live Windows Live™ is a new set of web services that extends your Windows experience. When connected to Windows Live, you are ready to get the information you want, the people you care about, and powerful protection together. Note: Depending on your country, Windows Live may not be available.
Messaging and Internet 5. Enter your email address and password of your Windows Live Hotmail and then press the Next soft key. 6. Select the check boxes next to Live Search bar or Windows Live services to display the Live Search bar or Service link on the Home screen and then press the Next soft key.
Messaging and Internet • find local businesses, restaurants, and shopping in your neighborhood or where you travel. • get maps and detailed driving directions, and get an approximate distance. • view the up-to-date traffic conditions. To use Live Search: 1. On the Home screen, press the Start soft key. 2.
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Messaging and Internet Note: Sign up for a Microsoft Passport account at www.passport.com. Get a free Windows Live Hotmail or Microsoft Hotmail account at www.hotmail.com. To sign in: 1. On the Home screen, press the Start soft key. Then scroll to the Windows Live list and select Windows Live Messenger.
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Messaging and Internet 5. Select the check boxes next to the content type you want to sync and then press the Next soft key. 6. When the setup is complete, press the Done soft key. Working with Messenger Your upgraded Messenger allows you to: •...
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Messaging and Internet • To delete a contact, scroll to the contact and press the Menu soft key and select Contact options → Remove contact. • To view the properties of a contact, scroll to the contact and press the Menu soft key and Contact options → View contact’s info.
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Messaging and Internet • To switch between the contacts screen and the chat window, press the Left or Right Navigation key. 4. To end the chat, press the Menu soft key and select End conversation. Changing Messenger settings On the Messenger screen, press the Menu soft key and select Options to access the following options: •...
Messaging and Internet 2. Press the Down Navigation key from the Live Search bar and press the Left or Right Navigation key to scroll to Mail. Then press 3. Press the Menu soft key and select Send/Receive. 4. Scroll up or down on the message list and select the message you want to open.
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Messaging and Internet 2. Press the Down Navigation key from the Live Search bar and press the Left or Right Navigation key to scroll to Sync. Then press Note: If you have the Windows Live services appear on the Home screen, scroll left or right in the Windows Live services bar to select Sync.
Messaging and Internet • Sync schedule: Change the frequency with which your device synchronises Windows Live Hotmail and Windows Live Messenger contact information. • Sync status: Check the synchronisation result and when was the phone last synchronised. • E-mail: Manage the size of the email preview by adjusting the number of characters, and also control whether messages are sent immediately or held until you manually synchronise with Windows Live Hotmail.
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Messaging and Internet Searching maps Press the Navigation keys to scroll through the map and press to zoom in on the location you want. To zoom out, press the Zoom soft key. Repeat until you find the place you want. From the map, you can use the following features: •...
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Messaging and Internet 3. Press and then the Options soft key to use options. The following options are available: • Directions To...: Set the location to your destination. • Directions From...: Set the location to the point of your departure. •...
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Messaging and Internet 6. Press the Options soft key to check the direction to the business or make a call to the business. 7. To clear the information on the map, press the Menu soft key and select Clear Map. Getting directions to a specific destination You can get directions from one location to another location by marking each location on the map or manually entering...
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Messaging and Internet By entering addresses of the locations 1. On the map, press the Menu soft key and select Directions... 2. Enter the address of the starting location and press the Down Navigation key. 3. Enter the address of the ending location and press the OK soft key.
Messaging and Internet RSS Reader RSS Reader allows quick and easy access to real-time news, headlines, and more. It will collect news from various websites and provides it to you in a simple form. To open RSS Reader: On the Home screen, press the Start soft key and then the Main Menu soft key and select Applications.
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Messaging and Internet 2. Enter a keyword and press the Search soft key. Your device searches for related reports on the Internet and displays the results. 3. Select the headline you want. Exporting or importing feeds You can export a feed as an OPML (Offline Processor Markup Language) file format or import OPML files from other sources.
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Messaging and Internet Changing RSS reader settings Press the Menu soft key and select Options to access the following options: • Folder update setting/Feed update setting: You can change the settings for folder or feed updates. • All update setting: You can change the settings for updates for all elements of RSS Reader.
Organiser This chapter explains how to use Personal Information Management (PIM) programs to keep track of contacts and appointments, and make a list of tasks you need to do. Contacts Contacts maintains a list of your friends and colleagues so that you can easily find the information you are looking for, whether you are at home or on the road.
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Organiser Select the Picture field to add an image for the caller ID image. To remove the added image, press the Menu soft key and select Remove Picture. To assign the contact card to a category, scroll to the Categories field and select a category. 3.
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Organiser Viewing and editing a contact card When you access Contacts, the contact list displays the names of your contacts alphabetically, along with an abbreviation for the primary contact number or email address, such as the person’s work phone number (w) or mobile phone number (m).
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Organiser 2. On the summary screen: • To edit the contact information, press the Menu soft key and select Edit. • To send an SMS message or MMS message, press the Menu soft key and then select Send Text Message or Send MMS.
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Organiser Searching using SmartSearch For further details about using the SmartSearch program, see page 40. Adding a number or address to the Speed Dial list You can assign a shortcut number to a phone number for speed dialling or to an email or URL address for quick access.
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Organiser To access the Favourites list: 1. On the Home screen, press the Start soft key 2. Scroll to the Favourite Contacts list. 3. Select the number or address you want. Copying entries between the SIM card and Contacts You can copy the contact card or all of the contact entries in a specific category to the SIM card or vice versa.
Organiser Copying a contact You can duplicate a contact in the same memory location. On the contact list, scroll to the contact and press the Menu soft key and select Copy Contact. Copying all contacts To copy all contacts between the device’s memory and the SIM card, on the contact list, press the Menu soft key and select Copy All →...
Organiser You can also delete all of the contact cards in the phone’s memory or on the SIM card. On the contact list, press the Menu soft key and select Delete All → a memory location. Calendar Use Calendar to schedule appointments, including meetings and other events.
Organiser Viewing and editing an appointment On the Calendar screen, you can view and edit your appointments using the different views: Agenda, Week, or Month. By default, the calendar first appears in the agenda view, which provides the most detailed information about your appointment.
Organiser Editing an appointment 1. Select the calendar view by pressing the Week, Month, or Agenda soft key. 2. In each view, select the date you want. In Agenda view, you can access other dates by pressing the Left or Right Navigation key.
Organiser • To send via Bluetooth, open the appointment you want, press the Menu soft key, and select Beam Appointment. For details, see page 171. Deleting an appointment 1. On the calendar screen, open the appointment to delete. 2. Press the Menu soft key and select Delete. 3.
Organiser Tasks Tasks is a convenient place to create task reminders. You can mark a task as completed or delete a task. To open Tasks: On the Home screen, press the Start soft key and then the Main Menu soft key and select Applications → Organiser &...
Organiser Beaming a task note You can send a task note to another device via an active Bluetooth connection. On the task list, scroll to the task you want. Press the Menu soft key and select Beam Task. For details, see page 171.
Organiser Viewing a memo To view memo details, select the memo you want from the list. Press the Edit soft key to change the memo. You can sort the memo list by name, date, or size. On the memo list, press the Menu soft key and select Sort → a sort type.
Organiser Voice Notes In any program where you can write on the screen, you can also quickly capture thoughts, reminders, and phone numbers by recording a message. Using Voice Notes, you can create a recording. To open Voice Notes: On the Home screen, press the Start soft key and then the Main Menu soft key and select Applications →...
Organiser Deleting a voice note 1. On the voice note list, scroll to a voice note. 2. Press the Menu soft key and select Delete. 3. Press the Yes soft key to confirm the deletion. Alarms You can use the alarm clock to set a wake-up alarm or set an alarm to remind you of an appointment.
Organiser Stopping an alarm • When an alarm rings, press the Dismiss soft key to stop it, or press the Menu soft key and select a snooze option to set the alarm to ring again after the specified snooze interval. •...
Multimedia Camera With the built-in camera of your device, you can take photos or record videos of people or events while on the move. Your device produces JPEG photos and 3GP videos. To open Camera: Choose one of the following ways: •...
Multimedia 2. Press , or to take a photo. 3. Press the Save soft key to save the photo. The photo is saved in the location specified in the Default storage option. After saving the photo, the camera automatically returns to Photo Preview mode. To send the photo via MMS, press .
Multimedia • Effects: changes the colour tone for photos or applies a special effect to photos. • Frame: selects a decorative frame. • Options: allows you to change the default settings for Camera. See page 140. Using the keypad shortcuts You can use the keypad to customise your camera settings when you are in the photo preview screen.
Multimedia Recording video clips 1. From Camera mode, press to switch to Camcorder mode. 2. Adjust the image to be recorded. • Press the Up or Down Navigation key to zoom in or out. • Press the Left or Right Navigation key to adjust the brightness of the image.
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Multimedia Setting camcorder options You can customise the camcorder settings. Once you change the video settings, the corresponding icons display at the top of the video preview screen. On the video preview screen, press the Menu soft key. • Camera: switches to Camera mode. •...
Multimedia • : changes the frame size. • : changes the image quality. • : changes the white balance. • : selects the length of time delay before starting recording a video. • : allows you to change the colour tone or apply a special effect.
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Multimedia Default storage: allows you to select where you want to store your photos or video clips. • Camera tab ( ): You can customise the settings for Camera mode. Multi shot Number: allows you to set the number of photos.
Multimedia Windows Media Player Your device is equipped with Microsoft Windows Media Player 10 or later. With Windows Media Player, you can play Windows Media Audio, Windows Media Video, and MP3 audio files that are stored on your device, on a memory card, or on the Web.
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Multimedia For example, a content provider could create a licence that allows you to play a certain file on your computer, but not on your device. Or, a licence that allows you to play a certain file on your device, but only for a month, or perhaps only a certain number of times.
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Multimedia 1. Connect your device to the desktop computer and start synchronisation. 2. Open Windows Media Player on the computer. 3. Click the Sync tab. 4. Click Edit Playlist. 5. Select the media files you want to synchronise from the left pane of the window.
Multimedia Using libraries A library is a file list provided by Windows Media Player to retrieve media files in the device’s memory. To access libraries, press the Menu soft key from the player screen and select Library. The library screen contains categories, such as My Playlists, My Music, and My Videos.
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Multimedia Playing music and video files If you have copied media files to your device’s memory or memory card, you can play them from Windows Media Player. Playing media files from a library 1. On the library screen, if necessary, press the Menu soft key, select Library, and select the memory from which you want to retrieve files.
Multimedia • To access the previous file, press the Left Navigation key within 3 seconds after the playback has started. • To pause or resume playback, press • To play the files on the playlist randomly or repeatedly, press the Menu soft key and select Shuffle/Repeat. •...
Multimedia Creating a playlist 1. On the library screen, select the category you want and scroll to the file you want to play. If the file does not appear on the list, press the Menu soft key and select Update Library. 2.
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Multimedia • To clear the playlist, press the Menu soft key and select Clear Now Playing. Changing the Window Media Player settings You can customise the appearance and functionality of Windows Media Player. On the player screen, press the Menu soft key and select Options. You can use the following options: •...
Multimedia Podcast In Podcast, you can access and enjoy online audio and video services and create your own playlists. To open Podcast: On the Home screen, press the Start soft key and then the Main Menu soft key, and select Applications. Press the More soft key and select Podcast.
Multimedia 1. Press the Menu soft key and select New → an item type. 2. Enter a title for the playlist. For a playlist wizard, press the Menu soft key and add rules or limits to filter audio or video files. 3.
Multimedia 3. Press the Left or Right Navigation key to view other pictures. While viewing a picture, you can use the following options: • To zoom in or out, press or the Zoom soft key to switch to Zoom mode, and then press the + or - soft key. •...
Multimedia Press the Menu soft key and select Play slide show. The slide show begins on a full screen. • To pause or resume the slide show, press • To manually scroll through the pictures, press the Left or Right Navigation key. •...
Multimedia Sending a file You can send a file to another device via MMS, email, or an active Bluetooth connection. Open a folder, if necessary, and scroll to the file you want and press the Menu soft key. • To send via MMS, select Send → As message. For details, see page 78.
Multimedia Deleting a file 1. From the file folder list, open the folder you want and scroll to the file you want. 2. Press the Menu soft key and select Delete. 3. Press the Yes soft key to confirm the deletion. Making a zip file You can convert a file to a zip file to compact the size.
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Multimedia Checking the storage memory You can check the memory in use for storing files in your phone or on a memory card. From the file folder list, select More... → Memory Status.
Extra programs Games Your device includes fun games, such as Bubble Breaker and Solitaire. Bubble Breaker The object of Bubble Breaker is to clear out all the balls. The rule is that you may only clear out adjacent same-coloured balls. The score depends on clear out every balls.
Extra programs Solitaire The object of Solitaire is to use all the cards in the deck to build up the four suit stacks in ascending order, beginning with aces. Playing a game 1. On the Home screen, press the Start soft key. 2.
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Extra programs Downloading new applications From the Java screen, select Download Application... Your phone will launch the Internet Explorer. You can then browse the website which provides you with the latest news and information about applications and application downloads, and download applications of your choice. To launch a Java application, select one from the application list.
Extra programs Calculator The calculator allows you to perform general mathematical functions, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Performing a calculation 1. On the Home screen, press the Start soft key. 2. Press the Main Menu soft key and select Applications →...
Extra programs 4. Select an original unit and enter the value to be converted in the upper unit field. Press to add a decimal point. In the temperature converter, press to change the temperature to below zero. 5. Select a target unit from the lower unit field. The equivalent value appears.
Extra programs Zoomer With Zoomer, you can zoom in or out on a screen. It is useful when you view messages, documents, or images on your phone. 1. Press and hold to run Zoomer. You can also press the Start soft key and then press the Main Menu soft key, and select Applications.
Extra programs In each program, the following file formats are supported: • ClearVue Document: .doc, .rtf • ClearVue PDF: .pdf • ClearVue Presentation: .ppt (created in Microsoft PowerPoint 97, 2000, 2002(XP), and 2003) • ClearVue Worksheet: .xls (created in Excel 97, 2000, 2002(XP), and 2003) Viewing a document 1.
Extra programs • To adjust the size of the main window in ClearVue Presentation, press the View soft key and select Resize Windows. Then press the Up or Down Navigation key to adjust the window. File Manager The File Manager program allows you to open an explorer window similar to a desktop Windows-based system.
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Extra programs 4. Scroll to the folder that you want to view. Press the Up soft key to return to the previous directory level. 5. Scroll to an item and press to open it. Using file management options From the file directory, press the Menu soft key to access the following options: •...
Extra programs Task Manager Your device is a multi-tasking device. It can run more than one program at the same time. However, multi-tasking may cause hang-ups, freezing, memory problems, and additional power consumption. To avoid these problems, end unnecessary programs using Task Manager. To open Task Manager: Choose one of the following ways: •...
Getting connected You can use your device to exchange information with other mobile devices as well as your desktop computer, a network, or the Internet. You have the following connection options: • Exchange information between devices with Bluetooth capabilities without a physical connection. •...
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Getting connected You can also use the following procedure to activate Bluetooth mode: 1. On the Home screen, press the Start soft key. 2. Press the Main Menu soft key and select Settings → More... → Connections → Bluetooth. 3. Press the Menu soft key and select Turn On Bluetooth to activate the Bluetooth feature.
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Getting connected Searching for and pairing with a Bluetooth device 1. On the Bluetooth Devices screen, select Add new device... 2. Wait for the device to search for Bluetooth devices. To refresh the list of devices you have searched for, press the Menu soft key and select Refresh.
Getting connected Using the device options When you press the Menu soft key from the device list, you can access the following options: • Edit: allows you to change the name of the connectable device. • Delete: allows you to delete the device. •...
Getting connected Sending data with Bluetooth 1. Locate an item in a program that you want to send, such as Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, My Files, or File Manager. 2. Scroll to the item. 3. Press the Menu soft key and select a Bluetooth sending option, depending on the program you accessed.
Getting connected 4. Pair with the server you want. See page 169. 5. Browse the file directory and select a file. 6. Press the Transfer soft key, and select File Download or File Upload to copy files to and from the server. Connecting to a computer via USB You can select how the device functions when connected to a computer via the USB port.
Getting connected Internet Sharing Using Internet Sharing, you can set your device to be used as an external modem for another device or computer when connected via the USB port or Bluetooth. Note: If you have an active GPRS connection, for example, a WAP connection, you must first terminate the connection before attempting Internet access via Internet Sharing.
Getting connected Connecting to the Internet or your network You can use the Connections settings to create GPRS, proxy, and Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections so that you can connect to the Internet or your corporate network. By using a data connection, you can browse the Internet, download emails, or synchronise remotely with an Exchange Server.
Getting connected • User name: Enter your user name for the GPRS network. • Password: Enter your password. • Authentication Type: Select an authentication type. • Primary DNS: Enter the primary domain naming system (DNS) address. • Secondary DNS: Enter the secondary DNS address. •...
Getting connected • Type: Select a network type for which the proxy connection will be used. • User name: Enter your user name for the network to which you will connect. • Password: Enter your password. Note: If you are not sure about the information to enter, ask your service provider.
Getting connected • Password: Enter your password. • Domain: Enter the domain name, if required. • IPSec authentication: If you selected IPSec/L2TP for VPN type, select the type of authentication. • IPSec Pre-shared key: If you selected Pre-Shared Key for IPSec authentication, enter the shared key. Note: If you are not sure about the information to enter, ask your network administrator.
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Getting connected 1. On the Connections screen, press the Menu soft key and select Advanced. 2. Press the Menu soft key and select Work URL Exceptions. 3. Press the Menu soft key and select Add. 4. Enter the URL pattern and press the Done soft key. Separate multiple URL patterns with a semicolon.
Troubleshooting General problems Problem Description & Solution “The SIM card is Check that the SIM card has been correctly installed. missing or is not valid. You can still make emergency calls if your service provider supports it” displays “No network •...
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Troubleshooting Problem Description & Solution The display is not In direct sunlight, you may not be clear able to see the display clearly. Moving to a place with different lighting should solve this problem. White lines appear This may happen if you turn on the on the display device after a long period of disuse, or after removing the battery...
Troubleshooting Problem Description & Solution I forgot the If you forget or lose the device password, PIN, password, contact your device reset password, or dealer. If you forget or lose a PIN or PUK codes PUK code, or if you have not received such a code, contact your network provider.
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Troubleshooting Problem Description & Solution • Be sure that you have switched on correspondent the microphone. cannot hear me • Make sure that the device is close speaking enough to your mouth. The microphone is located at the bottom of the device. The audio quality •...
The device Remove the battery and then replace malfunctions or it. Turn on the device. If the problem does not function persists, contact a Samsung service representative. The battery’s • Batteries are subject to wear and standby time is tear. Standby time may grow shorter than shorter as time passes.
Troubleshooting Problem Description & Solution The battery level • Remove the battery from the device seems sufficient, and reinstall it. Then turn on the but the device device. does not turn on • Clean the metal contacts both on the battery and on the device.
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Troubleshooting Problem Description & Solution Internet Explorer “Your Internet Insert proper browser settings. connection is not Contact your service provider for configured instructions. properly. Please verify your settings in Connections.” displays The device is • Check if you have set up and are unable to connected to an Internet service connect to the...
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Troubleshooting Problem Description & Solution Bluetooth I cannot end a If another device is connected to your Bluetooth device, you can end the connection by connection deactivating Bluetooth. On the Start Menu, scroll to the My Settings list → Bluetooth and press the Turn On soft key.
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Troubleshooting Problem Description & Solution I cannot connect Ensure that the correct passkey was to the remote entered on the device during the Bluetooth stereo connection with the headset. Most headset Bluetooth headsets have a fixed passkey that would be mentioned in their user’s guide.
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If the above guidelines do not help you to solve the problem, take note of: • the model and serial numbers of your device • your warranty details • a clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales service.
2. For body worn operation, this model phone has been tested and meets the RF exposure guidelines when used with a Samsung-supplied or approved accessory designated for this product or when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from...
Regulatory notices The World Health Organization has stated that present scientific information does not indicate the need for any special precautions for the use of mobile devices. They note that if you want to reduce your exposure then you can do so by limiting the length of calls or using a ‘hands-free’...
Regulatory notices Important safety information Retain and follow all product safety and operating instructions. Observe all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions. To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electric shock, fire, and/ or damage to the equipment, observe the following precautions: General precautions Heed service markings: Except as explained elsewhere...
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Regulatory notices Avoid wet areas: Never use the product in a wet location. Avoid pushing objects into product: Never push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings in the product. Slots and openings are provided for ventilation. These openings must not be blocked or covered.
Regulatory notices Safety precautions for power supply unit Use the correct external power source: A product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power source required, consult your authorised service provider or local power company.
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Regulatory notices • Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children and pets. They may inadvertently damage these things or choke on small parts. • Keep the phone dry. Precipitation, humidity and liquids contain minerals that corrode electronic circuits.
Microsoft End User License Agreement • You have acquired a device ("DEVICE") that includes software licensed by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. from an affiliate of Microsoft Corporation ("MS"). Those installed software products of MS origin, as well as associated media, printed materials, and "online" or electronic documentation ("SOFTWARE") are protected...
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Software may be inoperable if you do not have and maintain a service account with an appropriate wireless telecommunication carrier to whom Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. may distribute its DEVICES ("Mobile Operator"), or if the Mobile Operator's network facilities are not...
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Outlook on one (1) personal computer to use, exchange data, share data, access and interact with the DEVICE, and (ii) the EULA for Microsoft Outlook is between Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and the end user - not between the PC manufacturer and end user.
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Regulatory notices • NOTICE REGARDING THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD. The DEVICE Software may include MPEG-4 visual decoding technology. MPEG LA, L.L.C. requires the following notice: USE OF THIS SOFTWARE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD IS PROHIBITED, EXCEPT FOR USE DIRECTLY RELATED TO (A) DATA OR INFORMATION (i) GENERATED BY AND OBTAINED WITHOUT CHARGE FROM A CONSUMER NOT...
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SOFTWARE. • Termination. Without prejudice to any other rights, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. or MS may terminate this EULA if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this EULA. In such event, you must destroy all copies of the SOFTWARE and all of its component parts.
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Regulatory notices computers to deliver new licenses that enable an affected DEVICE to play Secure Content. This action does not alter the DRM Software's ability to play unprotected content. A list of revoked DRM Software is sent to your DEVICE whenever you download a license for Secure Content from the Internet or from your personal computer.
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SOFTWARE after the date you obtain your initial copy of the SOFTWARE ("Supplemental Components"). • If Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. provides or makes available to you Supplemental Components and no other EULA terms are provided along with the Supplemental Components, then the terms of this EULA shall apply.
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UPGRADES AND RECOVERY MEDIA. • DEVICE Software. If the DEVICE Software is provided by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. separate from the DEVICE on media such as a ROM chip, CD ROM disk(s) or via web download or other means, and is labeled "For Upgrade Purposes Only"...
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Regulatory notices • RECOVERY MEDIA. If SOFTWARE is provided by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. on separate media labeled "Recovery Media" you may use the Recovery Media solely to restore or reinstall the SOFTWARE originally installed on your DEVICE. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. All title and...
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Electronics Co., Ltd. support number provided in the documentation for the DEVICE. Should you have any questions concerning this EULA, or if you desire to contact Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. for any other reason, please refer to the address provided in the documentation for the DEVICE.
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Regulatory notices ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MS BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF TWO HUNDRED FIFTY U.S. DOLLARS (U.S. $250). FOR APPLICABLE LIMITED WARRANTIES (IF ANY) AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO YOUR PARTICULAR JURISDICTION, PLEASE REFER TO YOUR WARRANTY BOOKLET (IF ANY) INCLUDED WITH THIS PACKAGE OR PROVIDED WITH THE SOFTWARE PRINTED MATERIALS OR...
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