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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.:GH68-23231A http://www.samsungmobile.com English (HK). 05/2009. Rev. 1.1...
• The descriptions in this manual are based on the manual default settings of your phone. Instructional icons Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons phone. This phone will provide you with high quality you will see in this manual: mobile communication and entertainment based on Samsung’s high technology and standards.
Copyright information Note—notes, usage tips, or additional Rights to all technologies and products that information comprise this device are the property of their respective owners: Refer to—pages with related information; ® • Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the for example: p.12 (represents “see page Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
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ABOUT DIVX VIDEO ® DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX ® video. Plays DivX video up to 320x240. May play ® DivX video up to 720x480. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND ®...
safety and usage information ....2 Safety warnings .......... 2 contents Safety precautions ........4 Important usage information ....... 7 introducing your mobile phone ....9 Unpack ............9 Phone layout ..........10 Keys ............11 Display ............12 Icons ............12 assembling and preparing your mobile phone ..........
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using basic functions ......20 Use advanced phonebook functions ..39 Use advanced messaging functions ..41 Turn your phone on and off ....... 20 Use advanced camera functions ....42 Use the touch screen ........ 21 Use advanced music functions ....47 Access menus ..........
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Create and view world clocks ....62 Set and use alarms ........63 Use the calculator ........64 Convert currencies or measurements ..64 Set a countdown timer ......64 Use the stopwatch ........65 Create new tasks ........65 Create text memos ........
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 Listening to a headset at high volumes can...
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 While using your phone, hold the phone with a Use only Samsung-approved relaxed grip, press the keys lightly, use special accessories features that reduce the number of keys you have to...
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 using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty Avoid interference with other electronic areas to prevent damage to moving parts. devices • Your phone is a complex electronic device— Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that protect it from impacts and rough handling to may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded avoid serious damage.
• 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 Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna. Handle SIM cards and memory cards with care Allow only qualified personnel to service •...
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Ensure access to emergency services Emergency calls from your phone may not be possible in some areas or circumstances. Before travelling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel. Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) certification information Your phone conforms to European Union (EU) standards that limit human exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy emitted by radio and...
• You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer. • Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by manufacturer's warranty.
Phone layout The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: Mirror Rear camera lens Flashbulb Earpiece Front camera Proximity sensor lens for video calls Multifunction Touch screen jack Battery cover Hold key...
Keys Function Enter special characters or perform Function special functions; In Idle mode, press Special and hold [ ] for the silent profile; Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, function Dial retrieve recently dialled, missed, or Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause received numbers between numbers In Menu mode, return to the previous...
Display Icons Your phone’s display consists of the following areas: Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Icon line Icon Definition Displays various icons Signal strength GPRS network connected Transferring data via GPRS network Text and graphic area Displays messages, EDGE network connected instructions, and...
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Icon Definition Icon Definition Voice call in progress New text message (SMS) Video call in progress New multimedia message (MMS) Browsing the WAP New email message Connected to secured WAP page New voice mail message Roaming (outside of normal service area) New push message Call diverting activated New configuration message...
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Icon Definition Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Driving profile activated Meeting profile activated Outdoor profile activated Offline profile activated Battery power level Current time...
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, or SIM card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services. mobile phone To use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.
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To install the SIM or USIM card and battery, 2. Insert the SIM or USIM card. 1. Remove the battery cover. • Place the SIM or USIM card in the phone with the gold-coloured contacts facing If the phone is on, press and hold [ ] to turn down.
3. 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 and plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jack. 4.
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Improperly connecting the travel adapter can 4. Unplug the travel adapter from the phone. cause serious damage to the phone. Any 5. Close the cover to the multifunction jack. damages by misuse are not covered by the About the low battery indicator warranty.
Insert a memory card (optional) Attach a hand strap To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a 1. Remove the battery cover. memory card. Your phone accepts microSD™ 2. Silde a hand strap through the slot and hook it memory cards up to 16 GB (depending on memory over the small projection.
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 touch Confirm (if necessary). To turn your phone off, repeat steps 1 and 2 above. Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your mobile phone.
Use the touch screen • Drag your finger up or down to scroll through vertical lists. Your phone’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. For the optimal use of the touch screen, remove the screen protection film before using your phone.
• Drag your finger left or right to scroll through Access menus horizontal lists. To access your phone’s menus, 1. In Idle mode, touch Menu to access Menu mode. You can also drag your finger to the left. 2. Select a menu or option. 3.
To switch applications, Use widgets 1. While using a menu, press the Camera key. Learn to use widgets on the toolbar. The following applications are available: • Some of your widgets connect to WAP • Call: open the dialling screen services.
Change the widgets Customise your phone 1. In Menu mode, touch Settings → Display and Get more from your phone by customising it to light → Widget. match your preferences. 2. Select the widgets you want to include to the Adjust the volume of the key tones toolbar and touch Save.
Switch to or from the silent profile Select a wallpaper (Idle mode) 1. In Menu mode, touch Settings → Display and In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to silence or light → Wallpaper. unsilence your phone. 2. Scroll left or right to an image. Change your ringtone 3.
Use basic call functions 2. For a video call, press [ ] and touch Show me to allow the caller to see you via the front camera Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call lens. functions. 3. To end the call, press [ During a call, your phone automatically locks the touch screen to prevent accidental inputs.
Use the headset 4. Touch Tap to add text. 5. Enter your message text. Enter text By plugging the supplied headset into the phone, For sending as a text message, skip to step 7. you can make and answer calls: For attaching multimedia, continue with step 6.
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Enter text You can use the following text input modes: Enter text and create messages or notes. Mode Function 1. Touch the appropriate virtual keys to enter Enter text using the virtual keypad pinyins. 1. Open the text input field with the phone closed. 2.
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• To switch to an input mode, press [ ]; to select Mode Function an input mode, press and hold [ ] Touch the appropriate virtual key to enter a • To change case in T9 English or English mode or number.
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Mode Function Mode Function Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to 1. Press [1] through [5] to enter strokes. enter a number. Press [6] when you are unsure which stroke to enter. This will insert a Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to Symbol placeholder.
View an email 4. Enter contact information. 1. In Menu mode, touch Messages → Email 5. Touch Save to add the contact to memory. inbox. Find a contact 2. Select an account. 1. In Idle mode, touch Phonebook. 3. Touch Download. 2.
Use basic camera functions View photos In Menu mode, touch My files → Images → My Learn the basics to capture and view photos and photos → a photo file. videos. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. When you turn on the camera, the display may Tilt the phone to the left or right, photos will scroll left appear blank due to temporary electrostatic or right automatically.
2. In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key to Listen to music turn on the camera. Learn how to listen to music via the music player or 3. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape FM radio. view. → 4.
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• Download from the WAP. p. 35 Skip backward; Scan backward in a file (touch and hold) • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung PC Studio. p. 46 Skip forward; Scan forward in a file (touch and hold) •...
Browse the WAP Icon Function Add a bookmark Learn to access and bookmark your favourite WAP pages. Change the view mode You may incur additional charges for accessing Bookmark your favourite WAP pages the WAP and downloading media. 1. In Menu mode, touch Browser → Bookmarks. Browse WAP pages 2.
Use the Google services To search the map, 1. In Menu mode, touch Google → Maps. You may incur additional charges for accessing 2. Scroll through the map. the WAP and downloading media. 3. Zoom in or out on the location you want. Connect to Search To search for a specific location, 1.
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, touch the call from additional features of your mobile phone.
Hold a call or retrieve a held call Answer a second call Touch Hold to place a call on hold or touch Retrieve If your network supports this function, you can to retrieve a held call. answer a second incoming call: 1.
Call an international number Use advanced phonebook functions 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to insert the Learn to create namecards, set speed dial numbers, character. and create groups of contacts. 2. Enter the complete number you want to dial Create a namecard (country code, area code, and phone number), and then touch Voice call or press [...
3. Touch Add. 5. Touch Save. 4. Select a contact. 6. Touch Yes to add members to the group. The contact is saved to the speed dial number. Link your photos to contacts The first three speed dial numbers will be Learn to tag faces in your photos to make calls or assigned to the favourite contacts ( ) on the...
3. Touch More → Save as template. Make calls or send messages from photos Create a multimedia template 1. In Idle mode, drag your finger to the right to 1. In Menu mode, touch Messages → Templates access photo contact screen. →...
Create a message from a multimedia 2. Press and hold the Camera key to turn on the camera. template 3. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape 1. In Menu mode, touch Messages → Templates view. → Multimedia templates. → 4. Touch 2.
→ 4. Touch 8. Slowly move the phone to the right. The phone captures the next photo automatically. 5. Make any necessary adjustments. 9. Repeat step 8 to complete the panoramic photo. 6. Press and hold the Camera key to take a series of photos.
Capture divided photos 3. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. 1. Slide open the phone. → 4. Touch 2. Press and hold the Camera key to turn on the 5. Select a frame. camera. 6. Make any necessary adjustments. 3.
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→ While using the camcorder, touch Options Function access the following options: Effects Apply a special effect Options Function Adjust the sensitivity of camera imaging sensor Timer Select the time delay Exposuremeter Select a type of exposure metre Resolution Change the resolution option Reduce blur caused by vibration or Adjust the colour balance of the Anti-Shake...
Set the camera to record GPS multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. information to images Select a sound to accompany the 4. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the Shutter sound shutter action PC to the phone.
2. In Menu mode, touch Settings → Phone 4. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the settings → PC connections → Mass storage multifunction jack on your phone to a PC with → Save. Windows Media Player installed. When connected, a pop-up window will appear 3.
4. To assign an image to the playlist, touch Tap to Record songs from the FM radio edit and select an image or a new photo. 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s 5. Touch Save. multifunction jack. 2. In Menu mode, touch Applications → FM radio. 6.
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3. Touch Yes to confirm (if necessary). The radio scans and saves available stations automatically. Find information of music Learn to access an online music service and get information about the songs you hear while on the move. 1. In Menu mode, touch Music → Find music. 2.
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, touch Applications → Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools Bluetooth.
2. Touch More → Send via Bluetooth, or Send Find and pair with other Bluetooth- via → Bluetooth. enabled devices 1. In Menu mode, touch Applications → Receive data using the Bluetooth Bluetooth → Search. wireless feature 2. Select and drag a device icon into the centre. 1.
3. Touch Save. 7. Touch the sender input field. To use Remote SIM mode, start the Bluetooth 8. Enter the sender’s name. connection from a Bluetooth hands-free car kit. 9. Touch Save → Accept. Activate the mobile tracker Make fake calls When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card in You can simulate fake incoming calls when you want your phone, the mobile tracker feature will...
6. When you are finished speaking, touch 4. When you are finished speaking, touch Your memo is saved automatically. 7. Touch Set to set the recording as a response for the fake call. Play a voice memo 8. Touch Save. 1.
Edit images 7. Enter a new file name for the image and touch Save. Learn to edit images and apply fun effects. Adjust an image Apply effects to images 1. In Menu mode, touch My files → Images → My 1.
Transform an image Crop an image 1. In Menu mode, touch My files → Images → My 1. In Menu mode, touch My files → Images → My photos → a photo file. photos → a photo file. 2. Touch 2.
3. Touch Edit → Insert → a visual feature (frame, 4. Select a colour, write a memo on the screen, image, clip art, emoticon, or text). and touch Done. 5. When you are finished, touch Files → Save as. 4. Select a visual feature or enter text and touch 6.
3. Select an image or video category → an image To print an image using the Bluetooth wireless feature, or video and touch Add. For an image, select the duration that the image 1. Open an image. p. 32 displays. 2.
8. When you are finished, touch More → Export → 10. Enter a new file name and touch Save. Video → Yes. 11. To check the file, touch Yes (if necessary). To save the project for future use, touch More → Files →...
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4. Touch More → Files to add more images or Add sound track videos. 1. In Menu mode, touch Applications → Video 5. Touch Edit → Insert → Text. editor. 2. Touch Files → Import image or Import video. 6. Touch to play the video and touch Start mark at the point where you want the text to be 3.
8. Enter a new file name and touch Save. 4. Select the destinations you want to add and touch Save. 9. To check the file, touch Yes (if necessary). If you select Update blog lists, new destination sites are added to the list automatically. Upload photos and videos to the Upload a file To upload photos and videos, you must have...
Use Java-powered games and Launch applications 1. In Menu mode, touch Applications → Games applications and more → an application. Learn to use games and applications powered by 2. Touch More to access a list of various options award-winning Java technology. and settings for your application.
Read RSS feeds View your current position 1. In Menu mode, touch Applications → RSS Determine the latitude, longitude, and altitude of your reader. current position using the global navigation satellite 2. Touch Update → a feed → Update → Yes. system.
→ Set as 2nd clock. Create a world clock list 2. Touch 1. In Menu mode, touch Organiser → World 3. Select the world clock you want to add. clock. 4. Touch Set. → Add. 2. Touch Set and use alarms 3.
Stop an alarm 2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical When the alarm sounds, operations. • Drag the slider to Stop to stop an alarm without snooze. Convert currencies or • Drag the slider to Stop to stop an alarm with measurements snooze or drag the slider to Snooze to silence the alarm for the snooze period.
Use the stopwatch Create text memos 1. In Menu mode, touch Applications → 1. In Menu mode, touch Organiser → Memo. Stopwatch. 2. Touch Create memo. 2. Touch Start to begin the stopwatch. 3. Enter your memo text and touch Save. 3.
Create events 1. In Menu mode, touch Organiser → Calendar. 2. Touch Create schedule. 3. Enter the details of the event as required. 4. Touch Save. View events 1. In Menu mode, touch Organiser → Calendar. 2. Touch Schedule list. 3.
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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• Ensure that you have not set call barring for the Message Try this to solve the problem: phone number. Your SIM or USIM card is blocked, usually as a result of entering your PIN Another caller cannot reach you. PUK code incorrectly several times.
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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.