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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.:GH68-22795A http://www.samsungmobile.com English (HK). 04/2009. Rev. 1.0...
• 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 Refer to—pages with related information; Rights to all technologies and products that for example: p. 12 (represents “see comprise this device are the property of their page 12”) respective owners: → ® Followed by—the order of options or •...
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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 Safety warnings .......... 1 contents Safety precautions ........3 Important usage information ....... 6 introducing your mobile phone Unpack ............8 Phone layout ..........9 Keys ............10 Display ............11 Icons ............11 assembling and preparing your mobile phone Install the SIM card and battery ....
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Customise your phone ......18 Edit videos ..........48 Use basic call functions ......21 Upload photos and videos to the web ..53 Send and view messages ......22 Use Java-powered games and applications 54 Add and find contacts ....... 25 Use RSS reader ........
Safety warnings safety and Keep your phone away from small usage children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals. Small parts may information cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Protect your hearing Comply with the following precautions to avoid Listening to a headset at high volumes...
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 Handle SIM or USIM cards and memory Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna. 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...
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 lens Display Multifunction jack Battery cover 4-way navigation key Camera key Right softkey Left softkey...
Keys Function Enter numbers, letters and special Function Alpha- characters; In Idle mode, press and numeric hold [1] to access voice mails and Perform actions indicated at the Softkeys bottom of the display [0] to enter an international call prefix In Idle mode, access user-defined Enter special characters or perform 4-way...
Display Icons Your phone’s display consists of three areas: Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Icon line Icon Definition Displays various icons Signal strength Text and graphic area GPRS network status Displays messages, EDGE network status instructions, and information you enter UMTS network status Softkey line...
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Icon Definition Icon Definition Connected to a PC New email message Alarm activated New voice mail message Bluetooth activated New push message Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset New configuration message connected Normal profile activated Memory card inserted Silent profile activated Music playback in progress Battery power level Music playback paused...
Install the SIM card and battery assembling and When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card, with subscription details, such as your personal preparing your identification number (PIN) and optional services. To use UMTS service, you can purchase a Universal mobile phone Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.
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2. Insert the SIM or USIM card. 3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover. • Place the SIM or USIM card in the phone with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. • Without inserting a SIM or USIM card, you can use your phone’s non-network services and some menus.
Charge the battery 2. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet. Before using the phone for the first time, you must 3. When the battery is fully charged (the icon is charge the battery. no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from 1.
Insert a memory card (optional) To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Your phone accepts microSD™ memory cards up to 16 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type). 1. Remove the battery cover and battery. 2.
Turn your phone on and off using basic To turn your phone on, 1. Slide open the phone. functions 2. Press and hold [ 3. Enter your PIN and press <Confirm> (if necessary). Learn how to perform basic operations and use the 4.
To switch to the offline profile, in Menu mode, select Customise your phone Settings → Phone profiles → Offline. Get more from your phone by customising it to Follow all posted warnings and directions from match your preferences. official personnel when in areas where wireless devices are prohibited.
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4. Select a ringtone category → a ringtone. Select a theme for the display 5. Select Video call ringtone. To create a theme, 6. Select a ringtone category → a ringtone. 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and light →...
Set menu shortcuts To access an item from the simplified menus, 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone 1. In Idle mode, press <Custom>. settings → Shortcuts. 2. Scroll to the menu item you want and press the Confirm key. 2.
Use basic call functions Adjust the volume To adjust the volume during a call, press the Volume Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call key up or down. functions. Use the speakerphone feature Make a call 1. During a call, press the Confirm key → <Yes> to 1.
Use the headset 2. Enter your message text. p. 23 For sending as a text message, skip to step 6. By plugging the supplied headset into the For attaching multimedia, continue with step 3. multifunction jack, you can make and answer calls: 3.
4. Scroll up and enter a subject. Enter text in one of the following modes: 5. Scroll up and enter an email address. Mode Function 6. Press <Options> → Send to send the 1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric message. keys to enter pinyins. 2.
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Mode Function Mode Function 1. Press [1] through [5] to enter strokes. 1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric Press [6] when you are unsure which keys to enter an entire word. stroke to enter. This will insert a 2. When the word displays correctly, press T9 Abc placeholder.
View text or multimedia messages Add and find contacts 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Inbox. Learn the basics of using the phonebook feature. 2. Select a text or multimedia message. Add a new contact View an email 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press 1.
Find a contact Capture photos 1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook. 1. In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Enter the first few letters of the name you want to find. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view.
Capture videos View videos In Menu mode, select My files → Videos → My 1. In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key to video clips → a video file. turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape Listen to music view.
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• Right: Skip forward; Scan • Download from the wireless web. p. 29 forward in a file (press and hold) • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung • Up: Open the playlist PC Studio. p. 36 • Down: Rate the current track...
Browse the web Bookmark your favourite web pages 1. In Menu mode, select Browser → Bookmarks. Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web 2. Press <Options> → Add bookmark. pages. 3. Enter a page title and a web address (URL). Browse web pages 4.
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Connect to Mail To search for a specific location, 1. In Menu mode, select Google → Maps. → 1. In Menu mode, select Google Mail. 2. Press <Menu> → Search Map. 2. Set up your Google account and sign in. 3.
Use advanced call functions using advanced Learn about your phone’s additional calling capabilities. functions View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, Learn how to perform advanced operations and use 1.
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Hold a call or retrieve a held call Answer a second call Press <Hold> to place a call on hold or press If your network supports this function, you can <Retrieve> to retrieve a held call. answer a second incoming call: 1.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more parties (if Use advanced phonebook functions necessary). Learn to create namecards, set speed dial numbers, 5. To end the multiparty call, press [ and create groups of contacts. Call an international number Create a namecard 1.
4. Enter a group name and press <Options> → 3. Scroll to a number you want to set (2-9) and press the Confirm key. <Save>. 4. Select a contact → a number (if necessary) to 5. To set the caller ID image, scroll to the group and press <Options>...
Use advanced messaging functions Create a multimedia template 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates Learn to create templates, use templates to create → Multimedia templates. new messages, and use the messenger. 2. Press <Create> to open a new template Create a text template window.
PC. 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates → Multimedia templates. 5. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the PC to the phone. 2. Scroll to the template you want and press <Options>...
When connected, a pop-up window will appear 6. Open Windows Media Player to synchronise on the PC. music files. 6. Open a folder to view files. 7. Edit or enter your phone’s name in the pop-up window (if necessary). 7. Copy files from the PC to the memory card. 8.
6. Select the files you want to include and press 3. Press the Confirm key to start the FM radio. <OK>. 4. Press <Options> → Record to start recording. 5. When you are finished recording, press <Stop>. Customise your music player settings The music file will be saved in Radio clips (in Learn to adjust the playback and sound settings for Menu mode, select My files →...
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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, select Music → Music recognition → Music recognition. Your phone connects to the server.
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 Applications → Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools Bluetooth.
Find and pair with other Bluetooth- Send data using the Bluetooth wireless enabled devices feature 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → 1. Select the file or item from one of your phone’s Bluetooth → Search for new device. applications that you want to send. 2.
Use Remote SIM mode recipients to help you locate and recover your phone. In Remote SIM mode, you can make or answer calls To activate the mobile tracker, only with a connected Bluetooth hands-free car kit via the SIM or USIM card on your phone. 1.
10. Press <Options> → Save → <Accept>. To record a voice, 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Application Make fake calls settings → Fake call. 2. Scroll to Fake call voice. You can simulate fake incoming calls when you want to get out of meetings or unwanted conversations.
Record and play voice memos 3. Control the playback using the following keys: Function Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder. Confirm Pause or resume playback Record a voice memo Volume Adjust the volume 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Voice •...
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3. Select an image or take a new photo. 3. Select an image or take a new photo. 4. Press <Options> → Effects → an effect option. 4. Press <Options> → Partial effects → Partial blur. 5. Select a variation of the effect to apply and press <Done>.
Adjust an image Transform an image 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Image 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Image editor. editor. 2. Press <Options> → New image → Open or 2. Press <Options> → New image → Open or Take photo.
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Crop an image 8. Select a memory location (if necessary). 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Image 9. Enter a new file name for the image and press <Options> → Save. editor. 2. Press <Options> → New image → Open or Insert a visual feature Take photo.
7. When you are finished adding visual features, 3. If you choose to add an image, select the press <Options> → Save as. duration for which the image will appear. 8. Select a memory location (if necessary). 4. To add a new audio track, scroll down to Additional audio track and press <Options>...
8. When you are finished, press <Options> → Trim any segment of videos Export. 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Video 9. Enter a new file name for the video and press editor. <Options> → Save. 2. Press <Options> → Import → Image or Video The project will be saved in Other files.
5. Scroll left or right and press <Split> to divide the 3. If you choose to add an image, select the file into two clips. duration for which the image will appear. 6. Insert an image or video as desired between the 4.
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Insert text 8. Enter a text to insert and press <OK>. 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Video 9. Using the navigation key, relocate the text (if necessary). editor. To resize the text or charge the font colour for the 2.
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6. Press <Options> → Copy or Cut. Move or copy components in a video 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Video 7. Scroll to the point where you want to insert the component. editor. 8. Press <Options> → Paste. 2.
Upload photos and videos to the Create a new destination 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Application settings → MobileBlog → Destinations. Learn to post your photos and videos to photo 2. Press <Options> → Create new. sharing websites and blogs. 3.
Use Java-powered games and Launch applications 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games applications and more → an application. Learn to use games and applications powered by 2. Press <Options> to access a list of various award-winning Java technology. options and settings for your application.
2. Press <Options> → Settings → Preferences or 3. Enter the address of an RSS feed and press <OK>. Network settings. 4. To add more feeds, repeat steps 2-3 above. 3. Change the settings to cutomise your RSS reader. Read RSS feeds 4.
Search for an item Create a world clock 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → World Learn to quickly find any item stored in your phone. clock. 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Smart 2. Press <Options> → Add. search.
Add a world clock to your display Set and use alarms In Dual Clock Display mode, you can view clocks Learn to set and control alarms for important events. with two different time zones on your display. Set a new alarm After you have created world clocks, 1.
Stop an alarm Use the calculator When the alarm sounds, 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calculator. • Press <Stop> or any key to stop an alarm without 2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator snooze. display to perform basic mathematical •...
Set a countdown timer 3. When you are finished, press <Stop>. 4. Press <Reset> to clear recorded times. 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Timer. 2. Press <Set>. Create a new task 3. Enter the length of time to count down and press 1.
Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events. Change the calendar view 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calendar. 2. Press <Options> → View by → Day or Week. Create an event 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calendar. 2.
overview of menu functions 1 Call log 5 Messages 8 Camera 11 Alarms 5 Outbox 6 Sentbox 2 Phonebook 9 Google 12 Settings 7 My folders 1 Search 1 Phone profiles 8 Templates 2 Mail 2 Display and light 3 Music 9 Delete by folders 3 Maps 3 Time and date...
troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. While using your phone, the following messages Message Try this to solve the problem: may appear: When using the phone for the first time or when the PIN requirement is Message Try this to solve the problem:...
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Your phone displays “Service unavailable” or Another caller cannot reach you. “Not done.” • Ensure that your phone is turned on. • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular reception, you may lose reception.
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The 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.