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- Page 1 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-19490A http://www.samsungmobile.com English. 09/2008. Rev. 1.0...
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Page 2: User Manual
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Page 3: Instructional Icons
Instructional icons using this Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual: manual Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others This user manual has been specially designed to Caution—situations that could cause guide you through the functions and features of your damage to your phone or other equipment mobile phone. -
Page 4: Copyright Information
Copyright information → Followed by—the order of options or Rights to all technologies and products that menus you must select to perform a step; comprise this device are the property of their for example: Press <Menu> → Messages respective owners: →... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
safety and usage information Safety warnings .......... 2 contents Safety precautions ........4 Important usage information ....... 7 introducing your mobile phone Unpack ............9 Phone layout ..........10 Keys ............11 Display ............12 Icons ............13 assembling and preparing your mobile phone Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ... - Page 6 Switch applications ........20 Record and play voice memos ....45 Use the external display ......20 Use Java-powered games and applications 46 Customise your phone ......21 Use the RSS reader ........47 Use basic call functions ......24 Upload photos and videos to the web ..
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Page 7: Safety And Usage Information
Safety warnings safety and Keep your phone away from small usage children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the information reach of small children or animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Protect your hearing Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak... -
Page 8: Install Mobile Phones And Equipment With Caution
Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between chargers with care mobile phones and pacemakers to avoid potential • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and interference, as recommended by manufacturers chargers specifically designed for your phone. and the independent research group, Wireless Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause Technology Research. -
Page 9: Safety Precautions
Reduce the risk of repetitive motion mobile phone in a certain area. injuries When sending text messages or playing games on Use only Samsung-approved your phone, hold the phone with a relaxed grip, accessories press the keys lightly, use special features that... -
Page 10: Handle Your Phone Carefully And Sensibly
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°... - Page 11 • 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.
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Page 12: Important Usage Information
• 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 cards and memory cards Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna. with care Allow only qualified personnel to service •... - Page 13 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...
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Page 14: Introducing Your Mobile Phone
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 manufacture’s warranty. -
Page 15: Phone Layout
Phone layout The outside of your phone includes the following keys and features: The inside of your phone includes the following keys and features: Earpiece Camera lens for Multifunction video calls Main display jack External display Camera lens (Touch screen) Hold key Flashbulb 4-way... -
Page 16: Keys
Keys Function Make or answer a call; In Idle Function Dial mode, retrieve recently dialled, missed, or received numbers Perform actions indicated at the Softkeys bottom of the display Delete characters or items in an Delete In Idle mode, access user- application 4-way defined menus;... -
Page 17: Display
Display Function Enter special characters or Your phone’s main display consists of three areas: perform special functions; In Idle Special mode, press and hold [ ] for the Icon line function Silent profile; Press and hold [ ] Displays various icons to enter a pause between Text and graphic area numbers... -
Page 18: Icons
Icons Icon Definition Voice call in progress Learn about the icons that appear on your display. No service available Icon Definition Video call in progress Signal strength No service available GPRS network connected Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset Transferring data in GPRS network connected EDGE network connected Bluetooth activated... - Page 19 Icon Definition Icon Definition Normal profile activated New push message Silent profile activated New configuration message Driving profile activated Text message full Meeting profile activated Multimedia message full Outdoor profile activated Email message full Offline profile activated Voice mail message full New text message (SMS) Push message full New multimedia message (MMS)
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Page 20: Assembling And Preparing Your Mobile
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. To mobile phone use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card. - Page 21 2. Insert the SIM or USIM card. 3. Insert the battery. Place the SIM or USIM card in the phone with 4. Replace the battery cover. the gold-coloured contacts facing down.
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Page 22: Charge The Battery
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. -
Page 23: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)
Insert a memory card (optional) 3. Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it locks in place. To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Your phone accepts microSD™ To remove the memory card, push it gently until it memory cards up to 8 GB (depending on memory disengages from the phone, and then pull the card manufacturer and type). -
Page 24: Using Basic Functions
Turn your phone on and off using basic To turn your phone on, 1. 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 To turn your phone off, repeat steps 1 and 2 above. -
Page 25: Access Menus
Access menus • Internet: launch the web browser • Music player: launch the music player To access your phone’s menus, 2. Scroll to the application and press <Select>. 1. Press a softkey for the menu you want. 3. When you are finished, scroll to End all? and 2. -
Page 26: Customise Your Phone
Switch to or from the Silent profile Action Function Drag your In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to silence or finger left Change the time and date display unsilence your phone. or right Change your ringtone Drag your Switch between the time and calendar finger up 1. - Page 27 Select a wallpaper (Idle mode) 2. Customise the theme as desired by following the screen. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Display and light settings → Screen display → 3. When you are finished, enter a name for the theme and press <Save>.
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Page 28: Lock Your Phone
Customise the external display 3. Press <Save>. To set a wallpaper, Set menu shortcuts 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Display and light settings → Screen display → Phone settings →... -
Page 29: Use Basic Call Functions
Use basic call functions Adjust the volume To adjust the volume during a call, press [ / ]. Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call functions. Use the speakerphone feature Make a call 1. During a call, press [OK] → <Yes> to activate the speaker. -
Page 30: Send And View Messages
Send and view messages Send an email 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → Learn to send or view text (SMS), multimedia (MMS), Create message → Email. or email messages. 2. Enter an email address and scroll down. Send a text or multimedia message 3. - Page 31 • Press and hold [ ] to switch to Symbol mode. Mode Function Enter text in one of the following modes: 1. Press [1] through [5] to enter strokes. Press [6] when you are unsure which Mode Function stroke to enter. This will insert a 1.
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Page 32: Add And Find Contacts
View an email Mode Function 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → 1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an entire word. Email inbox. 2. When the word displays correctly, press 2. Press <Options> → Download. [0] to insert a space. If the correct word 3. -
Page 33: Use Basic Camera Functions
3. Select a number type (if necessary). Use basic camera functions 4. Enter contact information. Learn the basics to capture and view photos and 5. Press [OK], or press <Options> → Save to add videos. the contact to memory. Capture photos Find a contact →... -
Page 34: Capture Videos
Capture self portrait Capture videos → 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on the 1. From the external display, touch to turn camera. on the camera. 2. Aim the lens at yourself and make any 2. -
Page 35: Listen To Music
View videos The radio scans and saves available stations automatically. → → → From the external display, touch The first time you access the FM radio, you will a video file. be prompted to start automatic tuning. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → My files → Videos →... - Page 36 • Download from the wireless web. Browse the radio Touch to scroll Touch to • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung down to a scroll up to a PC Studio. p. 39 radio station radio station •...
- Page 37 3. Control playback using the following keys: Play music on the external display → Function 1. From the external display, touch 2. Select a music category → a music file. Pause or resume playback Volume Adjust the volume up or down 3.
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Page 38: Browse The Web
Browse the web Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. Browse web pages 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] to launch your service provider’s homepage. 2. Navigate web pages using the following keys: Function Navigation Scroll up or down on a web page Select an item <Back>... -
Page 39: Using Advanced Functions
Use advanced call functions using advanced Learn about your phone’s additional calling capabilities. functions View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, Learn how to perform advanced operations and use 1. - Page 40 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.
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Page 41: Use Advanced Phonebook Functions
4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add more parties Use advanced Phonebook functions (if 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. -
Page 42: Set Speed Dial Numbers
Set speed dial numbers Create a group of contacts 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Phonebook. By creating groups of contacts, you can assign ringtones and caller ID photos to each group or send You can also press <Phonebook> in Idle mode. messages and emails to an entire group. -
Page 43: Use Advanced Messaging Functions
Use advanced messaging functions 3. Create a multimedia message, with a subject and desired attachments, to use as your Learn to create templates and use templates to template. p. 25 create new messages. 4. Press [OK] to save the template. Create a text template Insert text templates in new messages 1. -
Page 44: Use Advanced Music Functions
PC. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → Templates → Multimedia templates. 4. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the PC to the phone. 2. Scroll to the template you want and press <Options>... -
Page 45: Synchronise Your Phone With Windows Media Player
5. Select Open folder to view files in the pop-up 5. Edit or enter your phone’s name in the pop-up window on the PC. window (if necessary), and then click Confirm. 6. Copy files from the PC to the memory card. 6. - Page 46 → Store radio stations 2. From the external display, touch 3. Scroll left or right to a radio station. Store radio stations in the Favourites and access the → radio stations. 4. Touch to save the station in the Favourites. To store radio stations automatically, To tune the FM radio to any radio station in the 1.
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Page 47: Using Tools And Applications
Use the Bluetooth wireless feature using tools and Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other wireless devices for exchanging data and using hands-free features. applications Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools Bluetooth. -
Page 48: Receive Data Using The Bluetooth Wireless Feature
2. Press <Options> → Send namecard via, Send Find and pair with other Bluetooth- via, or Send URL via → Bluetooth (when enabled devices sending contact data, specify which data to 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → send). -
Page 49: Print Images
To activate Remote SIM mode, To print an image using an optional PC data cable, 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → 1. Connect the multifunction jack on your phone to Bluetooth. a compatible printer. 2. Press <Options> → Settings. 2. -
Page 50: Activate The Mobile Tracker
Activate the mobile tracker 7. Select a number. 8. Press <Options> → OK to save the recipients. When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card in 9. Scroll down and enter the sender’s name. your phone, the mobile tracker feature will automatically send the contact number to two 10. -
Page 51: Use Java-Powered Games And Applications
Play a voice memo Play games 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → My files or 1. From the voice recorder screen, press <Options> → My voice clips. Entertainment → Games and more → an application. 2. Select a file. Your phone connects to the website preset by 3. -
Page 52: Use The Rss Reader
3. Select a feed → an updated post. Use the RSS reader Learn to use the RSS reader to get the latest news Download multimedia and information from your favourite websites. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → RSS reader. -
Page 53: Upload Photos And Videos To The Web
Upload photos and videos to the Create a new destination 1. In Idle mode, <Menu> → Settings → Application settings → MobileBlog settings → Learn to post your photos and videos to photo Destinations. sharing websites and blogs. 2. Press <Options> → Create new. Activate the ShoZu account 3. -
Page 54: Create And View World Clocks
Create and view world clocks Add a world clock to your display In Dual Clock Display mode, you can view clocks Learn to view the time in another country or city and with two different time zones on your display. set world clocks to appear on your display. -
Page 55: Set And Use Alarms
Set and use alarms Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, Learn to set and control alarms for important events. • Press [OK] to stop an alarm without snooze. Set a new alarm • Press <OK> or [OK] to stop an alarm with 1. -
Page 56: Use The Calculator
Use the calculator Set a countdown timer 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Calculator. Timer. 2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator 2. Press <Set>. display to perform basic mathematical 3. -
Page 57: Create A New Task
Create a new task Manage your calendar 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Learn to change the calendar view and create events. Task. 2. Press <Options> → Create. Change the calendar view 3. Enter the details of the task. 1. -
Page 58: Troubleshooting
troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. While you turn on your phone, the following Message Try this to solve the problem: messages may appear: When using the phone for the first time or when the PIN requirement is Message Try this to solve the problem:... - Page 59 Your phone displays “No service” or “Service Another caller cannot reach you. unavailable.” • 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.
- Page 60 The audio quality of the call is poor. • If the battery will no longer charge completely, dispose of the old battery properly and replace it • Ensure that you are not blocking the phone’s with a new battery. internal antenna. Your phone is hot to the touch.