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  • Page 1 SGH-i400 User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 * Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide. * Bluetooth QD ID: B012404 This product includes software licensed from Symbian Ltd.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important safety precautions ........... 5 Getting started HAPTER What’s in the box? ............8 Getting to know your phone ..........9 Inserting the USIM/SIM card ...........12 Attaching the battery .............13 Charging the battery ............15 Switching the phone on or off..........16 Using an optional memory card ........16 General information HAPTER...
  • Page 4 Contents Entertainment HAPTER Camera ................50 Music player..............55 RealPlayer ..............58 Gallery .................61 Flash Lite Player ............65 Message services HAPTER Messaging ..............66 Voicemail..............89 IM (Instant Messaging)...........90 Extra programs HAPTER Notes ................96 Calculator ..............97 Converter ..............98 Recorder ..............100 Picsel Viewer............... 101 Clock ................. 104 GPS data ..............
  • Page 5 Contents Managers HAPTER File manager............... 135 Application manager ............ 137 Device manager ............138 Activation key manager ..........140 Memory card manager..........141 Connectivity HAPTER Bluetooth ..............144 USB ................147 Remote synchronisation..........148 Connection manager ............ 150 Troubleshooting PPENDIX General problems ............

  • Page 6: Important Safety Precautions

    Important safety precautions Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park your vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.

  • Page 7: Water Resistance

    Keep the phone 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 or your phone and may be dangerous.

  • Page 8: Qualified Service

    Qualified service Only qualified service personnel may install or repair your phone. Failure to do so may invalidate the warranty. For more detailed safety information, see “Health and safety information” on page 161. Notes: • While using your phone, data may be deleted or corrupted due to system malfunctions or operating mistakes.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Getting Started

    • Car cradle • Memory card Note: The items supplied with your phone and accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider. 1. The PC Studio CD contains PC Studio, Add-on software and applications.

  • Page 10: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting started Getting to know your phone Front view Earpiece Display Navigation keys (Up/Down/Left/Right) Power key Volume keys Right soft key Left soft key Music player key Confirm key Menu access key End key Talk key Delete key Multi-function jack Alphanumeric keys Special function keys Mouthpiece...

  • Page 11: Rear View

    Getting started Rear view Mirror Camera lens Speaker Memory card slot Battery lock Camera key Battery Description • Press and hold to turn the phone on or off. • Press to access the Quick Menu list. Press to perform the command shown on the screen immediately above the keys.
  • Page 12 Getting started Description • Press to launch Music player. • Press to begin or pause music playback. • Press to make or answer a call. • Press to access call logs. • Press to delete characters in a text field. •...

  • Page 13: Inserting The Usim/Sim Card

    Getting started Inserting the USIM/SIM card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in USIM/SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional services available, and much more. • Keep all USIM/SIM cards out of the reach of small children. •...

  • Page 14: Attaching The Battery

    Remove the card from the holder, as shown. Attaching the battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use only approved batteries and adapters. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time.

  • Page 15: Removing The Battery

    Getting started 2. Insert the battery into the battery compartment, as shown. 3. Reattach the battery cover. Removing the battery 1. If necessary, switch off the phone by pressing and holding until the power-off image displays. 2. Remove the battery cover. 3.

  • Page 16: Charging The Battery

    Getting started Charging the battery Note: The phone can be used while the battery is being charged, but this causes the battery to charge more slowly. 1. Plug the connecter of the travel adapter into the jack on the phone. 2.

  • Page 17: Switching The Phone On Or Off

    Getting started Switching the phone on or off 1. Open the phone and Press and hold until the power-on image displays. 2. If the phone asks for a PIN, enter the PIN supplied with your USIM/SIM card and press the OK soft key. 3.

  • Page 18: Inserting A Memory Card

    Getting started Inserting a memory card 1. Insert the card into the memory card slot with the label facing down. 2. Push the card in until it locks into place. You will hear a beep. 3. Close the memory card cover. Removing the memory card 1.
  • Page 19 Getting started 3. Open the card cover and push the card in to release it. Then remove the card from the card slot. 4. Press the Yes soft key and the OK soft key. WARNING! • Removing the memory card without following the procedure above may cause damage to your data and memory card.

  • Page 20: Chapter 2: General Information

    General information Your phone provides various functions which are very handy for daily use and for entertainment. This chapter gives you general information for using the functions. Indicators related to actions One or more of the following icons may be shown when the phone is in Standby mode: Indicator Meaning...

  • Page 21: Menu Screen

    General information Indicator Meaning Appears when Bluetooth is active. Appears when a headset is connected to your phone. Appears when your phone is connected to a PC via USB. Appears when you are in Home Zone, if registered to an appropriate service. Appears when the keypad locks.

  • Page 22: Closing Applications

    General information Closing applications • Press • Press the Exit soft key, • Select Options → Exit, or • Press the Back soft key as many times as you need to return to Standby mode. Any unsaved data is saved automatically.

  • Page 23: Switching Between Applications

    General information Switching between applications Your phone is a multi-tasking device, which means that it can run multiple applications at the same time. If you switch to another applications without closing the application you were using, the previous one is inactive but still running. If you have several applications open and want to switch from one to another, press and hold .

  • Page 24: Actions Common To All Applications

    General information Actions common to all applications Adding items When you are in an application, select Options and then an option for creating a new item, such as Create message, New contact, New entry, or New note. Options for creating an item are different in each application.
  • Page 25 General information Marking items There are several ways to select items on a list: • To select one item at a time, scroll to it and select Options → Mark/Unmark → Mark. A check mark is placed next to the item. •...

  • Page 26: Key Lock Mode

    General information Arranging items You can arrange items, such as pictures, sounds, and messages, into folders. Creating folders 1. Select Options → New folder. 2. Enter a folder name and press OK soft key. Moving items to an application folder 1.

  • Page 27: Entering Text

    General information Entering text You can enter text in two different ways: using the Traditional text input mode traditionally used in mobile phones-pressing a key repeatedly until the desired character displays, or Predictive text input mode using the built-in dictionary. Changing the text input mode You can change the text input mode by pressing , as...
  • Page 28 General information Other Traditional text input operations • To change cases, ABC (Uppercase), Abc (Initial capital), and abc (Lowercase), press • To remove a character, press . Press and hold clear more than one character. • Press to enter symbols. •...

  • Page 29: Copying And Pasting Text

    General information Other Predictive text mode operations • To change cases, ABC (Uppercase), Abc (Initial capital), and abc (Lowercase), press • To remove a character, press . Press and hold clear more than one character. • To insert a number, press and hold the corresponding number key.

  • Page 30: Using Pc Studio

    General information Using PC Studio PC Studio, which is contained on the PC Studio CD-ROM, is a Windows-based PIM (Personal Information Management) and Sync Manager program. Using this program, you can manage your contacts and schedule, synchronise your data between the phone and the PC, and explore the phone’s file directory.
  • Page 31 Installing PC Studio 1. Insert the PC Studio CD into the CD-ROM drive of your compatible PC. 2. Click Install Samsung PC Studio. 3. Select the language you want and follow the instructions on the installation wizard screen.

  • Page 32: Chapter 3: Call Functions

    Call functions This chapter gives you information for using your phone’s call functions. Making a call 1. In Standby mode, use the keypad to enter an area code and phone number. Press to remove a wrong number. For an international call, press twice for the international call prefix, +, (this character replaces the international access code) and then enter the country code,...

  • Page 33: Making A Call Using Contacts

    Call functions Accessing dialling options After entering a number, press the Options soft key. You can access the following options: • Call: makes a call. • Send: allows you to send a text message or multimedia message to the number. •...
  • Page 34 Call functions Dialling using a pause When you call an automated system, like a banking service, you are required to enter a password or an account number. Instead of manually entering the numbers each time, you can enter the necessary DTMF tones separated by pauses before dialling.

  • Page 35: Answering A Call

    Call functions Answering a call 1. To answer an incoming call, open the phone, if necessary, and press or select Options → Answer. • Depending on the Slide up setting, you can answer a call simply by opening the phone. See page 127. •...

  • Page 36: Using Options During A Call

    Call functions Using options during a call While a call is in progress, you can access the following options by pressing the Options soft key: Note: Depending on the status of your call, for example, having a second call or a call on hold, available options vary. •...

  • Page 37: Viewing Call Logs

    Call functions • Transfer: connects an incoming call or a call on hold with an active call and disconnects you from both calls. • Send DTMF: allows you to send DTMF tones for numbers, such as passwords or bank account numbers. You can check or correct the numbers before sending.

  • Page 38: Call Duration

    Call functions Erasing recent call logs • To clear all recent call logs, select Options → Clear recent calls. • To clear the selected call type’s logs, open the call type whose contents you want to erase and select Options → Clear list.
  • Page 39 Call functions Communication log You can check the sender or recipient’s name or phone number for each communication event. From the Log main view, press the Right key and select a communication log from the list to view its details. Note: Sub-events, such as a text message sent in more than one part and packet data connections, are logged as one communication event.

  • Page 40: Chapter 4: Contacts And Calendar

    Contacts and Calendar Contacts In Contacts, you can store and manage a person’s contact information, such as a name, phone numbers, and addresses, as a contact card. Press to open the Menu, and then select Contacts. Creating contact cards You can create contact cards and save them selectively in your phone’s memory or on the USIM/SIM card.
  • Page 41 Contacts and Calendar Creating a contact card on the USIM/SIM card 1. From the Contacts screen, and select Options → SIM contacts → SIM directory. 2. On the SIM directory screen, select Options → New SIM contact. 3. Enter a name and a phone number. 4.

  • Page 42: Options When Viewing Contacts

    Contacts and Calendar Copying contact cards • To copy contact cards from the phone’s memory to your USIM/SIM card, select the contact you want and select Options → Copy to SIM directory. • To copy contact cards from the USIM/SIM card to your phone’s memory, select Options →...

  • Page 43: Assigning Default Numbers And Addresses

    Contacts and Calendar Deleting a contact card 1. From the contact list, select the contact card you want to delete. 2. Select Options → Delete 3. Press the Yes soft key to confirm. Assigning default numbers and addresses If a person has several phone numbers or email addresses, you can define the default number and address.

  • Page 44: Assigning Speed Dialling Keys

    Contacts and Calendar Assigning speed dialling keys Speed dialling is a quick way to call frequently-used numbers. You can assign eight phone numbers to speed dialling keys . Number 1 is reserved for the voicemail server. To assign a number to a key: 1.

  • Page 45: Creating Contact Groups

    Contacts and Calendar 3. Select the ringtone you wish to use for the contact. Note: For an individual contact, the phone always uses the ringtone that was assigned last. If you first change a group ringtone and then the ringtone of a single contact that belongs to that group, the ringtone of the contact is used the next time the contact calls you.

  • Page 46: Calendar

    Contacts and Calendar Editing contact groups From the group list, scroll to a group and: • To change the group name, select Options → Rename. • To assign a ringtone to the group, select Options → Ringing tone. • To remove members from the group, access the group’s member list, and select Options →...

  • Page 47: Viewing Calendar

    Contacts and Calendar On the Synchronisation field, you can specify how your phone deals with the entry in synchronisation with a PC. If you select Private, after synchronisation the particular calendar entry can be seen only by you. If you select Public, the calendar entry is visible to those who have access to view your calendar online.

  • Page 48: Week View

    Contacts and Calendar Week view To switch to the week view, press repeatedly or select Options → Week view. In the week view, today’s date is underlined. To view or edit an entry, select the cell that has the entry to switch to the day view and select the entry you want.

  • Page 49: Editing Calendar Entries

    Contacts and Calendar Editing calendar entries 1. From the day view, select an entry. 2. Edit the entry fields. To add a description about a meeting entry, select Options → Add description. You can create a new description note or select one of the existing notes. 3.

  • Page 50: Deleting All Entries

    Contacts and Calendar Deleting all entries 1. From the month view, select Options → Delete entry. 2. Select one of the following options: • Before date: deletes all of the entries stored for the dates before a specified date. • All entries: deletes all of the entries stored in Calendar. 3.

  • Page 51: Chapter 5: Entertainment

    Entertainment This chapter provides you with information about applications in which you can enjoy the use of multimedia files. Camera You can take photos of people or events or record video clips with sound while on the move. Important: • Do not take photos or record videos of people without their permission.
  • Page 52 Entertainment 2. Locate the image you want by moving the phone and aiming the camera lens at the subject. 3. Make the desired adjustments. Use the following keys to change the camera setting options: • Left/Right key: zooms in or out. •...
  • Page 53 Entertainment After the photo has been saved, press the Options soft key to access the following options: • Image mode: returns to Camera Preview mode. • Video mode: returns to Camcorder Preview mode. • Delete: deletes the photo. • Send: allows you to send the photo to other people. •...

  • Page 54: Using Camcorder

    Entertainment Using Camcorder You can record video clips. Depending on the image quality setting, recorded video clips are in MP4 or H263 format. Recording a video clip 1. From the camera viewfinder, press the Down key. The camcorder viewfinder is activated in Wide View mode. 2.

  • Page 55: Changing Camera And Camcorder Settings

    Entertainment 4. Press to start recording. The timer on the screen shows you the elapsed time. To pause recording at any time, press the Pause soft key or . To resume, press the Continue soft key or 5. Press the Stop soft key to stop recording. After the video clip has been saved, press the Options soft key to access the following options: •...

  • Page 56: Music Player

    Entertainment Image resolution: Select an image resolution setting. Default image name: Set the default name format for storing photos. Memory in use: Select the default memory location for saving photos. Light metering: Select your preferred light metering system. Light metering provides better exposure balance in your images.

  • Page 57: Using The Music Library

    Entertainment Using the music library The music player provides you with the music library containing the default playlists. Each playlist sorts music files on your phone’s memory or memory card by its specific category. 1. From the music player screen, select Options → Music library.
  • Page 58 Entertainment 3. Select a memory location where the playlist will be saved, if necessary. 4. Enter a playlist name and press the OK soft key. 5. Select the music file you want from the file list. 6. To add more music files, open the playlist you just created and select Options →...

  • Page 59: Realplayer

    Entertainment • Play in background: sets the currently playing music file as a background music and returns the display to Standby mode. • View details: shows the properties of the currently selected file. • Exit: closes the music player. RealPlayer With RealPlayer, you can play media files, such as music files, video files, sound files, and streaming live contents from the wireless web, stored in the phone’s memory or on the memory...
  • Page 60 Entertainment 2. Use the following options during playback: If you are playing a video file: • To adjust the volume, press • To move backward or forward through a file, press and hold the Up or Down key. • To pause playback, press the Pause soft key. •...
  • Page 61 Entertainment Changing RealPlayer settings To change the video player settings, select Options → Settings to access the following options: • Video: allows you to change the settings for playing videos. Contrast: Adjust the brightness of video clips by pressing the Left or Right key. Loop: Select On to play video clips repeatedly.

  • Page 62: Gallery

    Entertainment Gallery Use Gallery to review and organise your images, sound clips, video clips, streaming live contents from the wireless web, and RAM files. Press to open the Menu, and then select Media → Gallery. Opening files In a folder, select any file to open it. Each file will open in its corresponding application as follows: •...

  • Page 63: Viewing An Image

    Entertainment Viewing an image 1. On the Gallery main view, select Images. 2. Select an image file. 3. Press the Left or Right key to view the next or previous image in the current folder. Using options in an image view You can use the following options while viewing an image: •...

  • Page 64: Playing Videos

    Entertainment Using the keypad shortcuts In the image view, you can use the following keys: • : rotates the image 90 degrees counterclockwise or clockwise. • : pans the image to the direction you want while zooming in. These keys function as the Navigation keys.
  • Page 65 Entertainment Playing sounds In this folder, you can access voice memos you have recorded, and sound files you have downloaded from the wireless web or received in multimedia messages. .ra, .wav, .midi, .mmf, and .amr files are supported. 1. On the Gallery main view, select Sound clips. 2.

  • Page 66: Flash Lite Player

    Entertainment Downloading files You can download files from the wireless web. The downloaded files will be saved in an appropriate folder visible in Gallery. Select Downld. graph..., Downld. videos, Downld. tracks, or Downld. soun... from the top of each list. The web browser opens, allowing you to choose a bookmark for the website from which to download or enter a URL address of the website.

  • Page 67: Chapter 6: Message Services

    Message services Your phone provides you with various messaging service applications: • Messaging • Voicemail • IM (Instant messaging service) Messaging In Messaging, you can create, send, receive, and manage: • text messages, • multimedia messages, • emails, • audio messages, and •...

  • Page 68: Creating Messages

    Message services • Mailbox: When you open this folder, you can either connect to your remote mailbox to retrieve new emails or view previously retrieved emails offline. • Drafts: This folder stores draft messages that have not been sent. • Sent: This folder stores the most recent messages that have been sent successfully.
  • Page 69 See page 131. • When you are sending a multimedia message to any phone other than an SGH-i400, you should use smaller image sizes than 160 X 120 and sound clips that are no longer than 1...
  • Page 70 Message services 1. Select New message → Multimedia message. 2. Press to select the recipients from Contacts, or enter the phone number of the recipient. Add a semicolon(;) to separate each recipient. 3. Press the Down key and enter the message subject. 4.

  • Page 71: Composing And Sending Emails

    Message services • To access added items, select Options → Objects. • To enter additional information, select Options → Address fields → CC or Subject. • To set the options for sending the message, select Options → Sending options. See page 83. Note: You can add an image and a sound, or a video to a slide.

  • Page 72: Opening A Received Message

    Message services 1. Select New message → E-mail. 2. Press to select the recipient(s) from Contacts, or enter the email address of the recipient in the To field. Add a semicolon (;) to separate each recipient. If you want to send a copy of your email to someone, press the Down key and enter the address in the Cc field.

  • Page 73: Options In Different Message Viewers

    Message services Viewing messages in Inbox In Inbox, the message icons tell you what kind of a message it is. Here are some of the icons that you may see: • for an unread text message, • for an unread smart message which may include a business card or a calendar entry, •...
  • Page 74 Message services • Save to Calendar: saves the memo in a smart message to Calendar. • Play: plays the sound, video, or presentation from a multimedia message. • Reply: allows you to send a reply to the sender. • Forward: copies the message contents to an editor. •...

  • Page 75: Receiving Smart Messages

    Message services Receiving smart messages Your phone can receive many kinds of smart messages, which are text messages that contain data (also called Over-The-Air, OTA messages). To open a received smart message, open Inbox and select a smart message ( •...

  • Page 76: Service Messages

    Message services Service messages Service messages are notifications of, for example, news headlines, and they may contain a text message or an address for a browser service. For availability and subscription, contact your service provider. Service providers can update an existing service message every time a new service message is received.
  • Page 77 Message services Mailbox When you open this folder, you can connect to your mailbox: • to retrieve new email headings or messages, or • to view your previously retrieved email headings or messages offline. Note: When you create a new mailbox, the name you give to the mailbox automatically appears in the Messaging main view.

  • Page 78: Viewing Email Attachments

    Message services Retrieving emails from a mailbox 1. If you are offline, select Options → Connect to start a connection to your mailbox. 2. When you have an open connection to your mailbox, select Options → Retrieve e-mail. • New to retrieve all new emails to your phone. •...

  • Page 79: Deleting Emails

    Message services Opening an attachment From the attachment list, select a file. The file opens in the corresponding application. Saving an attachment From the attachment list, scroll to the file you want and select Options → Save. The file is saved in the corresponding application.
  • Page 80 Message services Status of the messages in Outbox • Sending: A connection is being made and the message is being sent. • Waiting: For example, if there are two similar types of messages in Outbox, one of them is waiting until the first one is sent.

  • Page 81: Cell Broadcast

    Message services Cell broadcast You can access CB (cell broadcast) messages on various topics, such as the weather or traffic conditions, received from your service provider by selecting Options → Cell broadcast in the Messaging main view. For available topics and relevant topic numbers, contact your service provider.
  • Page 82 Message services Note: A packet data (GPRS) connection may prevent cell broadcast reception. Contact your service provider for the correct GPRS settings. Viewing messages on the USIM/SIM card Sometimes, text messages may be stored on the USIM/SIM card, depending on their specifications. Before you can view the messages stored on the USIM/SIM card, you need to copy them to a folder on your phone.

  • Page 83: Messaging Settings

    Message services Messaging settings The settings for the messaging services have been divided into groups according to the different message types. Select the settings you want to edit. Settings for text messages From the Messaging main view, select Options → Settings → Text message to open the following list of settings: •...

  • Page 84: Settings For Multimedia Messages

    Message services • Preferred connection: Select a network connection type to be used for sending text messages. See “Packet data” on page 133. • Reply via same centre: When this network service is set to Yes, the recipient’s reply message is sent using the same SMS centre.
  • Page 85 Message services • Multimedia retrieval: Select how you receive multimedia messages. Always automatic to receive multimedia messages regardless of where you are. Auto in home netw. to receive multimedia messages only when you are in your home network. Manual to receive multimedia messages manually. Off if you do not want to receive multimedia messages or advertisements.
  • Page 86 Message services • Message validity: If the recipient of a message cannot be reached within the specified validity period, the message is removed from the MMS centre. Set how long messages are stored in the MMS centre. Maximum time is the maximum amount of time allowed by the network for the message to remain active.
  • Page 87 Message services Mailbox name: Enter a name for the mailbox. Mailbox type: Select a mail server type. Security (ports): Select a security type. Any amount of data and messages can be sent securely. Port: Set a port number. APOP secure login (for POP3): Select On to authenticate users on login to the POP3 server.

  • Page 88: Retrieval Settings

    Message services • Include signature: Select Yes if you want to attach a signature to your emails, and to enter or edit a signature text. • New e-mail alerts: Set whether the phone displays an indicator icon when you receive a new email. Retrieval settings •...

  • Page 89: Other Settings

    Message services Settings for cell broadcast messages Check with your service provider to see if Cell Broadcast (CB) messaging is available and what the available topics and related topic numbers are. From the Messaging main view, select Options → Settings → Cell broadcast to change the settings: •...

  • Page 90: Voicemail

    Message services Voicemail You can access the voicemail server to check new voicemails. Press to open the Menu, and then select Tools → Call mailbox. Connecting to the voicemail server The service number of the voicemail centre is preset by your service provider.

  • Page 91: Im (Instant Messaging)

    Message services IM (Instant Messaging) Note: This function can be used only if it is supported by your service provider. Only phones that offer compatible instant messaging features can receive and display instant messages. IM is a way of sending text messages that are delivered over TCP/IP protocols to online users (network service).
  • Page 92 Message services Starting from the conversation list From the IM main view, select Conversations to view the list of new and read instant messages or invitations to conversations during an active chat session. indicates new instant messages and indicates invitations. On the conversation list, scroll to a conversation, press the Options soft key and select: •...

  • Page 93: Chatting With Contacts

    Message services If you have received a new message from a contact, it is indicated by . The status of each contact displays by the following indicators. • indicates an online contact. • indicates an offline contact in the phone’s Contacts directory.

  • Page 94: Accepting Or Rejecting An Invitation

    Message services Accepting or rejecting an invitation In Standby mode, when you have connected to the chat service and you receive an invitation, “1 new chat message” is displayed. Press the Show soft key to read it. If you receive more than one invitation, the number of messages followed by new invitations received is displayed.
  • Page 95 Message services When you open the IM contact list, the saved chat participants display. Select Options, and: • New IM contact to create a new contact or search for a contact from the server or other lists. • New contacts list to add new contact list. Scroll to a contact, and press to start to chat, or press the Options soft key and select:...
  • Page 96 Message services Own message colour: Select a text colour for your messages. Received msg colour: Select a text colour for other contacts’ messages. Show date/ time info: Set whether the phone displays the current time next to each message. IM alert tone: Select a message ringtone for incoming instant messages.

  • Page 97: Chapter 7: Extra Programs

    Extra programs Notes In Notes, you can create text notes that are not associated with items in Calendar, Contacts, or To-do. Press to open the Menu, and then select Organiser → Notes. Creating a note 1. Select Options → New note. Pressing an alphanumeric key also opens a note editor.

  • Page 98: Calculator

    Extra programs Calculator In Calculator, you can perform general mathematical functions, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Press to open the Menu, and then select Organiser → Calculator. Performing a calculation 1. Enter the first number of your calculation. 2.

  • Page 99: Converter

    Extra programs • To delete all of the calculations on the sheet, select Options → Clear screen. • To retrieve the result of the last calculation, select Options → Last result. Converter In Converter, you can convert measurements such as Length from one unit (Yards) to another (Metres).

  • Page 100: Setting A Base Currency And Exchange Rates

    Extra programs 6. Select the second Unit field and select the unit to which you want to convert. The second Amount field changes automatically to show the converted value. Setting a base currency and exchange rates Before you can make currency conversions, you need to choose a base currency (usually your domestic currency) and enter exchange rates.

  • Page 101: Recorder

    Extra programs 5. When you have finished, press the Done soft key. 6. Press the Yes soft key to save changes. Recorder Recorder allows you to record and play voice memos. Press to open the Menu, and then select Media → Recorder.

  • Page 102: Picsel Viewer

    Extra programs Picsel Viewer Picsel Viewer allows you to view documents on your phone without any file-conversion or loss of content. To view a document, you must transfer documents from a PC. If you have inserted an optional memory card, you can also view the files stored from it.
  • Page 103 Extra programs Using options in a document view From a document view, you can use the number keypad to quickly perform an option. These are the keys you can use and options assigned to each key. • Switching view mode: To switch between Panning mode ) and Zooming mode ( ), press •...

  • Page 104: Viewing History

    Extra programs Adding the current page to the Favourites list 1. Select Options → Favourites to access the Favourites list. 2. Select Options → Add favourite. 3. Enter the name you want and press the OK soft key. To delete a favourite page, select a page from the Favourites list and select options →...

  • Page 105: Clock

    Extra programs Clock In Clock, you can set up the display of the time and date information and check the time in other cities all over the world. You can also set an alarm to ring at a specified time. Press to open the Menu, and then select Organiser →...

  • Page 106: Setting An Alarm

    Extra programs Setting an alarm 1. Press the Right key on the home clock screen to access the alarm screen. 2. Select Options → New alarm. 3. Set each alarm option. 4. Press the Done soft key. Deactivating alarms • To deactivate an alarm, select the alarm you want and select Options →...

  • Page 107: Gps Data

    Extra programs Setting up the world clock 1. Press the Right key twice on the home clock screen. 2. Select Options → Add city. 3. Select the city you want. Note: Enter the first few letters of the country or city from the cities list.

  • Page 108: Checking Your Current Position

    Extra programs From the GPS data main view, select Options → Positioning settings. Then enable or disable Bluetooth GPS connections and network-based connections, according to the connection method you will use. Each time you open GPS data, the phone will initiate a Bluetooth connection to a GPS wireless module or to a GPS network.

  • Page 109: Landmarks

    Extra programs Calculating the distance of a trip 1. From the GPS data main view, select Trip distance. 2. Select Options → Start. The phone starts counting the distance and time. 3. When you have finished your trip, select Options → Stop. and check the calculated information about the trip.
  • Page 110 Extra programs 2. If applicable, enter information about the place you want to mark and press the Done soft key. The phone sends a request for position information for the specified place and the landmark item is added. Managing landmarks •...

  • Page 111: Chapter 8: Web

    This chapter describes how to get access to the wireless web and how to use the web browser applications. Various service providers on the wireless web maintain pages specifically designed for mobile phones, offering services such as news and weather reports, banking, travel information, entertainment, and games.

  • Page 112: Making A Connection

    Making a connection Once you have stored all the required connection settings, you can access browser pages. There are three different ways to access browser pages: • Select the homepage of your service provider, • Select a bookmark from the Bookmarks view, or •...

  • Page 113: Browsing

    • : A bookmark. Adding bookmarks manually 1. In the Bookmarks view, select Options → Bookmark manager → Add bookmark. 2. Fill in the fields. The default access point is assigned to the bookmark, if none is selected. 3. Select Options → Save to save the bookmark. Adding a bookmark folder 1.

  • Page 114: Viewing Saved Pages

    • To return to the homepage, press or select Options → Navigation options → Homepage. • To go to the previous page while browsing, press the Back soft key. If the Back soft key is not available, select Options → Navigation options → History to view screenshots of the pages you have visited during the current browsing session.

  • Page 115: Ending A Connection

    To open the list of saved pages, select Saved pages in the Bookmarks view. The following icons are available on the Saved pages view: • : A folder containing saved web pages. Select a page item to open it. To start a connection to the web service and retrieve the page again, select Options →...

  • Page 116: Changing Browser Settings

    Deleting data in the browser memory You can delete data transmitted while browsing the wireless web, such as cookies, data in the cache, history and form, or password data. Select Options → Clear privacy data → an item. Changing browser settings You can select the default access point for web connections and set up the browser display.
  • Page 117 Block pop-ups: Set whether to block pop-up windows on web pages. Automatic reload: Set whether the browser automatically updates each page when changes are made from servers. Font size: Select the text size to be used on a web page. •...

  • Page 118: Chapter 9: Settings

    Settings You can customise your phone to suit your preferences and needs. Profiles In Profiles, you can adjust and customise the phone tones for different events, environments, or caller groups. Press to open the Menu, and then select Profiles. Changing profiles On the profile list, scroll to the profile you want and select Options →...
  • Page 119 Settings Note: You can change ringtones in two places: Profiles or Contacts. See “Adding a ringtone for a contact card” on page 43. • Ringing type: Select an alert type. When Ascending is selected, the ringing volume starts from level one and increases to the set volume level.

  • Page 120: Themes

    Settings Using the Offline profile The Offline profile lets you use the phone without connecting to the GSM wireless network to use the phone’s applications. Important: In Offline mode, you cannot make any calls, excluding emergency calls, or use other features that require network coverage.

  • Page 121: Settings

    Settings Downloading themes You can download themes from the web browser. Select Download themes from the general theme or menu view item. Then you can enter a URL address or bookmark for the website providing you with theme downloads. Settings This menu provides you with various options to customise your phone.
  • Page 122 Settings • Backlight on time: A backlight illuminates the main display, and the keypad. When you press any key or open the phone, the backlight turns on. In this menu, you can select the maximum length of time the backlight stays on. •...

  • Page 123: Date And Time

    Settings Note: Changing the settings for Phone language or Writing language affects every application in your phone. • Writing language: You can change the writing language for writing on your phone. Changing the language affects: - the characters available when you press any key ( - the predictive text dictionary used, and - the special characters that are available when you press .
  • Page 124 Settings Security The Security settings allow you to protect your phone and USIM/SIM card from unauthorised use. Following options are available: Phone and SIM card • PIN code request: When this setting is activated, the PIN code is requested each time the phone is switched on. •...

  • Page 125: Certificate Management

    Settings • Lock if SIM card chan...: You can set your phone to ask for the lock code when an unknown USIM/SIM card is inserted into the phone. The phone maintains a list of USIM/SIM cards that are recognised as the owner’s cards. •...

  • Page 126: Security Module

    Settings • want to minimise the risk of viruses or other malicious software, and be sure of the authenticity of software when downloading and installing software. In the Certificate management main view, you will see a list of authority certificates that have been stored in your phone. Press the Right key to see a list of personal certificates, if available.

  • Page 127: Phone Settings

    Settings Factory settin... You can reset some of the settings to their original values. To do this, you need to enter the lock code. After resetting the settings, you must restart the phone. Positioning You can customise the setting for the positioning service. •...
  • Page 128 Settings • Reject call with SMS: When this setting is activated, the phone rejects incoming calls by sending a specified message. Sending a message will cost you extra charge. • Message text: Enter the text to be sent for rejecting incoming calls.

  • Page 129: Call Divert

    Settings Call divert Call diverting is a network service that allows you to direct your incoming calls to another number, for example, to your voicemail server number. 1. Select the call type to be diverted. 2. Scroll to one of the following diverting options. •...

  • Page 130: Call Barring

    Settings Call barring Call barring is a network service that allows you to restrict making and receiving of calls with your phone. For this function, you need a barring password, which is given by your service provider. 1. Scroll to one of the following barring options. •...

  • Page 131: Connection Settings

    Settings Network You can customise settings for network services supported by your service provider. The following options are available: • Operator selection: Choose Automatic to set the phone to automatically search for and select one of the cellular networks available in your area, or Manual to select the desired network manually from a list of networks.

  • Page 132: Access Points

    Settings Bluetooth You can change the setting options for Bluetooth connections: • Bluetooth: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature. • My phone’s visibility: Select Shown to all to allow other Bluetooth devices to search for your phone or select Hidden to set your phone to be hidden from other Bluetooth devices.
  • Page 133 Settings Select an access point to be edited from the list or select Options → New access point. Then, fill in the following fields: Note: Follow the instructions given to you by your service provider very carefully. • Connection name: Enter a descriptive name for the connection.

  • Page 134: Packet Data

    Settings If you select Options → Advanced settings, you can set the following options: • Network type: Change a network type to either IPv6 or IPv4. • Phone IP address (IPv4): Enter the IP address of your phone. • DNS address: For IPv4, enter the DNS (Domain Name Server) addresses.

  • Page 135: Application Settings

    Settings • Access point: The access point name is needed when you want to use your phone as a packet data modem for your PC. For more information on modem connections, see the Help files for One Touch Access feature of PC Studio on the CD-ROM.

  • Page 136: Chapter 10: Managers

    Managers This chapter gives you information about using manager applications to allow you to manage multimedia files, add-on applications, and your phone and memory card. File manager In File manager, you can browse, open, and manage files and folders in the phone’s memory or on the memory card, if you use one.

  • Page 137: Viewing Memory Consumption

    Managers Viewing memory consumption You can view information on the current memory consumption for the phone’s memory or memory card. 1. Press the Left or Right key to move from one memory tab to another. 2. Select Options → Memory details. The phone calculates the approximate amount of memory currently in use and free memory.

  • Page 138: Application Manager

    Managers Application manager In Application manager, you can install new Symbian operating system applications (SIS files) and Java™ applications. You can also update and uninstall applications from the phone, and monitor installation history. Press to open the Menu, and then select Installations → App.

  • Page 139: Device Manager

    Managers Important: Only install software from sources that offer adequate protection against viruses and other harmful software. To increase protection, the application installation system uses digital signatures and certificates for applications. Do not install the application if Application manager gives a security warning during installation.
  • Page 140 Managers This feature is network-dependent and may not be available on all phones. Contact your service provider for information and availability. To access Device manager, press to open the Menu, and then select Tools → Device mgr.. Creating a new profile A device manager profile must be defined before you are connected to a server.

  • Page 141: Activation Key Manager

    Managers Starting a configuration To check it there is available updates, select Options → Check for updates. To start a configuration session, select Options → Start configuration and then press the Yes soft key. Activation key manager For some media content, you may need to purchase activation keys that allow you to access them according to the Digital Rights Management (DRM) system.

  • Page 142: Memory Card Manager

    Managers Activating expired activation keys You can reactivate expired keys by accessing the website of the rights issuer and buying the rights. 1. Access the Invalid keys folder. 2. Scroll to the key you want to reactivate. 3. Select Options → Restore activation keys. 4.
  • Page 143 Managers Notes: Backup operations may close all open applications or cause some applications to malfunction if you open them. Before backup, close all applications to protect your important data and only access applications when the backup has finished. • To restore information from the memory card to the phone’s memory, select Options →...

  • Page 144: Checking Memory Consumption

    Managers Unlocking the memory card When you insert another password-protected memory card in your phone, you are prompted to enter the password of the card. To unlock the card, select Options → Unlock memory card. You are asked to enter the password. Checking memory consumption You can check the memory consumption of different data groups and the available memory for installing new...

  • Page 145: Chapter 11: Connectivity

    Connectivity You can transfer data from your phone to a compatible device, for example, a phone or PC, via Bluetooth or a PC data cable. Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology. Devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange data over a distance of about 10 metres (30 feet) without requiring a wired connection.
  • Page 146 Connectivity Searching for and pairing with a Bluetooth device 1. On the Bluetooth screen, press the Right key to move to the paired device list. 2. Select Options → New paired device to search for a new device. After searching for connectable devices, a list of devices you can connect to displays.

  • Page 147: Receiving Data Via Bluetooth

    Connectivity Using device options When you press the Options soft key on the paired device list, you can access the following options: • New paired device: searches for other devices to pair with. • Connect: connects a headset or hands-free car kit to your phone.

  • Page 148: Usb

    Connectivity 3. Scroll to the item and select Options → Send or Send business card → Via Bluetooth. 4. Select the device you want from the list. If the device to which you want to send does not appear on the list, search for and pair with the device by proceeding from step 2 on page 145.

  • Page 149: Remote Synchronisation

    Connectivity Remote synchronisation The Sync application enables you to synchronise your calendar, notes, or contacts with various calendar and address book applications with other devices via Bluetooth, or server on the wireless web. Press to open the Menu, and then select Connectivity → Sync.
  • Page 150 Connectivity Server ID: Enter a synchronisation server ID. Data bearer: Select Internet to synchronise with a server on the wireless web. Select Bluetooth to synchronise with a Bluetooth device. Some of the following options depend on the data bearer setting. Access point (Internet): Select the access point you want to use for the data connection.

  • Page 151: Connection Manager

    Connectivity Synchronising data In the Sync main view, you can see the different profiles, and what kind of data will be synchronised: Calendar, Contacts, Notes, or all. 1. In the Sync main view, scroll to a profile and select Options → Synchronise. The status of the synchronisation is shown at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 152: Ending Connections

    Connectivity • Bearer: the type of data connection; Data call or Packet data. • Status: the current status of the connection. • Total: the total amount of memory. • Received: the amount of data, in bytes, received by the phone. •...

  • Page 153: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Appendix A: Troubleshooting General problems Problem Description & Solution “Insert SIM card” Check that the USIM/SIM card has been displays correctly installed. “No network • The network connection has been lost. coverage,” You may be in a weak signal area (in a “Unable to tunnel or surrounded by buildings).
  • Page 154 Troubleshooting Problem Description & Solution White lines This may happen if you turn on the appear on the phone after a long period of disuse, or display after removing the battery without turning off the phone. This is not related to the phone’s life or performance.

  • Page 155: Call Problems

    Troubleshooting Problem Description & Solution I forgot the The default lock code is 00000000. If security, PIN, or you forget or lose the code, contact your PUK codes phone dealer. If you forget or lose a PIN or PUK code, or if you have not received such a code, contact your service provider.

  • Page 156: Power And Charging Problems

    Try charging again. • If the problem persists, clean the metal contacts both on the battery and on the phone. • If the actions above do not clear the problem, contact a Samsung service representative.
  • Page 157 The phone Remove the battery and then replace it. malfunctions or Turn on the phone. If the problem does not function persists, contact a Samsung service representative. The battery’s • Batteries are subject to wear and tear. standby time is...

  • Page 158: Application Problems

    Troubleshooting Problem Description & Solution The phone turns Dust on the contacts may cause off when the unexpected power-off or charging travel adapter is problems. Clean the metal contacts both connected on the battery and on the phone. Application problems Problem Description &...
  • Page 159 Troubleshooting Problem Description & Solution Calendar Week numbers If you have changed the Calendar are missing settings so that the week starts on a day other than Monday, the week numbers will not be shown. Camera Images seem Check that the camera lens protection smudged window is clean.
  • Page 160 Troubleshooting Problem Description & Solution Contacts No number is • Check that a number has been stored dialled when you in the contact card. recall a contact • Re-store the number, if necessary. card Bluetooth I cannot end a If another device is connected to your Bluetooth phone, you can either end the connection...
  • Page 161 If the above guidelines do not help you to solve the problem, take note of: • the model and serial numbers of your phone • your warranty details • a clear description of the problem • Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales service.

  • Page 162: Appendix B: Health And Safety Information

    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...

  • Page 163: Precautions When Using Batteries

    • If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. When a adapter is not in use, disconnect it from the power source.

  • Page 164: Road Safety

    Health and safety information • Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a car in summer or winter conditions, as you will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery. Always try to keep the battery at room temperature.

  • Page 165: Operating Environment

    Health and safety information Operating environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger. When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, read its user’s guide for detailed safety instructions.

  • Page 166: Hearing Aids

    Health and safety information • Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket • Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimise potential interference • If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, switch off your phone immediately. Hearing aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids.

  • Page 167: Potentially Explosive Environments

    Health and safety information Potentially explosive environments Switch off your phone when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised to switch off your phone while at a refuelling point (service station).

  • Page 168: Other Important Safety Information

    Health and safety information Remember, to make or receive any calls the phone must be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal strength. Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain network services and/or phone features are in use.

  • Page 169: Care And Maintenance

    Health and safety information • Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the phone, its parts or accessories. • For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including both installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area.
  • Page 170 Health and safety information • Do not store the phone in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt certain plastics. • Do not store the phone in cold areas. When the phone warms up to its normal operating temperature, moisture can form inside the phone, which may damage the phone’s electronic circuit boards.
  • Page 171 (name and signature of authorised person) * It is not the address of the Samsung Service Centre. For the address or the phone number of the Samsung Service Centre, see the warranty card or contact the retailer where you purchased your phone.

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