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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 Code No.:GH68-29179A www.samsungmobile.com English (LTN). 08/2010. Rev. 1.0 E2550L_UM_LTN.indb 2 2010-08-16 오전 10:08:...
Using this manual This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your mobile phone. To get started quickly, refer to "Introducing your mobile phone," "Assembling and preparing your mobile phone," and "Using basic functions."...
Copyright information Rights to all technologies and products that comprise this phone are the property of their respective owners: ® • Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. • Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Contents Introducing your mobile phone .......6 Phone layout ...............6 Icons ................8 Assembling and preparing your mobile phone ..9 Install the SIM card and battery ........9 Charge the battery ............10 Insert a memory card (optional) ........ 11 Using basic functions..........12 Turn your phone on or off ..........12 Access menus ............12 Customise your phone ..........13 Use basic call functions ..........14...
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Using tools and applications .........33 Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ......33 Activate and send an SOS message ......35 Activate the mobile tracker ........36 Make fake calls ............37 Record and play voice memos .........37 Use Java-powered games and applications .....38 Create a world clock ..........38 Set and use alarms ...........39 Use the calculator .............40 Convert currencies or measurements ......40...
Introducing your mobile phone In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s layout, keys, and icons. Phone layout E2550L_UM_LTN.indb 6 2010-08-16 오전 10:08:...
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4-way navigation key Power/End key In ldle mode, access user- Turn the phone on or off defined menus; Make a fake (press and hold); End a call; call (down); In Menu mode, In Menu mode, cancel input scroll through menu options and return to Idle mode Depending on your service provider, pre-defined menus...
Icons Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider. Icon Definition Signal strength Call in progress Call diverting activated SOS message feature activated GPRS network connected Roaming (outside of normal service area) Connecting to secured web page FM radio on Bluetooth activated Alarm activated...
Assembling and preparing your mobile phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use. Install the SIM card and battery Remove the back cover and insert the SIM card. Back cover SIM card Insert the battery and replace the back cover. Battery E2550L_UM_LTN.indb 9 2010-08-16 오전...
Charge the battery Plug the small end of the supplied travel adapter into the multifunction jack. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet. When charging is finished, unplug the travel adapter. Do not remove the battery from the phone before unplugging the travel adapter first.
Insert a memory card (optional) Your phone accepts microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards up to 8 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type). • Formatting the memory card on a PC may cause incompatibility with your phone. Format the memory card only on the phone.
Using basic functions Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your mobile phone. Turn your phone on or off To turn your phone on, Press and hold [ Enter your PIN and press < OK> (if necessary). To turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above.
When you access a menu requiring the PIN2, you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM card. For details, contact your service provider. • Samsung is not responsible for any loss of passwords or private information or other damages caused by illegal software. Customise your phone...
Use basic call functions To make a call In Idle mode, enter an area code and a phone number. Press [ ] to dial the number. To end the call, press [ To answer a call When a call comes in, press [ To end the call, press [ To adjust the volume of voice during a call While a call is in progress, press the Navigation...
To use the headset By plugging the supplied headset into the multifunction jack, you can make and answer calls: • To redial the last call, press and hold the headset button. • To answer a call, press the headset button. •...
Enter text You can enter text by pressing keys on the keypad. Available text input modes may vary depending on your region. To change the text input mode • Press and hold [ ] to switch between T9 and ABC modes. •...
Number mode Press an appropriate alphanumeric key to enter a number. Symbol mode Press an appropriate alphanumeric key to enter a symbol. • To move the cursor, press the Navigation key. • To delete characters one by one, press < Clear>.
Select a number type (if necessary). Enter contact information. Press the Confirm key to add the contact to memory. To find a contact In Menu mode, select Contacts → Contact list. Enter the first few letters of the name you want to find.
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To view photos In Menu mode, select My files → Images → a photo file. To capture videos Camera to turn on the In Menu mode, select camera. Press < Options> → Camcorder to switch to Recording mode. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments.
Listen to music To listen to the FM radio Plug the supplied headset into the phone. In Menu mode, select Applications → FM radio. Press the Confirm key to start the FM radio. Press < Yes> to start automatic tuning. The radio scans and saves available stations automatically.
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• Download from the wireless web. ► p. • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung PC Studio. ► p. 30 • Receive via Bluetooth. ► p. • Copy to your memory card. ► p. After transferring music files to your phone or...
Browse the web The web browser menu may be labelled differently depending on your service provider. To browse web pages In Menu mode, select Internet → Home to launch your service provider’s homepage. Navigate web pages using the following keys: Function Navigation Scroll up or down on a web page...
Using advanced functions Learn how to perform advanced operations and use additional features of your mobile phone. Use advanced call functions To view and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, Press <...
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To dial a second call If your network supports this function, you can dial another number during a call: Press < Hold> to place the first call on hold. Enter the second number to dial and press Press < Swap> to switch between the two calls. To answer a second call If your network supports this function, you can answer a second incoming call:...
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To call an international number In Idle mode, press and hold [ 0] to insert the + character. Enter the complete number you want to dial (country code, area code, and phone number), and then press [ ] to dial. To call a contact from the phonebook Contacts →...
Enter a number to reject. Select Match criteria → an option (if necessary). Options> → Save. Press < To add more numbers, repeat steps 4-7 above. Press < Options> → Save. Use advanced phonebook functions To create your namecard In Menu mode, select Contacts →...
Use advanced messaging functions To edit a text template In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates. Scroll to a template. Press < Options> → Edit. Edit text and press the Confirm key to save the template. To insert text templates in new messages In Menu mode, select Messages →...
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Make any necessary adjustments. Press the Confirm key to take a photo with the frame. To use camera options Before capturing a photo, press <Options> to access the following options: Option Function Camcorder Switch to camcorder Shooting mode Change the shooting mode Night mode on/ Set whether to use Night shot mode Night mode off...
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To customise camera settings Before capturing a photo, press <Options> → Settings to access the following settings: Option Function Quality Set the quality level for your photos Viewfinder Change the preview screen mode Set the camera to display the captured Review image Set the camera shutter to make a...
PC. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the PC to the phone. Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more information. To transfer data from a PC to your phone, you need Windows XP Service Pack 2.
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Using an PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the PC. Open a folder to view files. Copy files from the PC to the memory card. To create a playlist Music.
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To record songs from the FM radio In Menu mode, select Applications → FM radio. Press the Confirm key to start the FM radio. Select a radio station you want. Press < Options> → Record to start recording. When you are finished recording, press <Stop>.
Using tools and applications Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools and additional applications. Use the Bluetooth wireless feature To turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature In Menu mode, select Applications → Bluetooth. Press < Options> → Settings. Scroll left or right to To allow other devices to locate your phone, scroll down to My phone’s visibility and scroll...
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Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and press <OK>. When the owner of the other device enters the same code or accepts the connection, pairing is complete. You may not need to enter a PIN depending on the device.
Activate and send an SOS message In an emergency, you can send SOS messages to your family or friends for help. To activate the SOS message In Menu mode, select Messages → Settings → SOS messages → Sending options. Scroll left or right to Scroll down and press the Confirm key to open the recipient list.
Activate the mobile tracker When someone inserts a new SIM card in your phone, the mobile tracker feature will automatically send the contact number to specified recipients to help you locate and recover your phone. In Menu mode, select Settings → Security → Mobile tracker.
Make fake calls You can simulate an incoming call when you want to get out of meetings or unwanted conversations. You must activate the hot key to make fake calls; In Menu mode, select Settings → Applications → Call → Fake call → Fake call hot key. •...
Use Java-powered games and applications In Menu mode, select Applications → Games and more. Select a game or application from the list and follow the on-screen instructions. • The download of Java games or applications may not be supported depending on the software of the phone.
Set and use alarms Learn to set and control alarms for important events. To set a new alarm In Menu mode, select Alarms. Select an empty alarm location. Set the details of the alarm. Press < Save>, or press <Options> → <Save>. To stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, •...
Use the calculator In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calculator. Use the keys that corresponds to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations. Convert currencies or measurements In Menu mode, select Organiser → Convertor → a conversion type. Enter the currencies measurements and units in the appropriate fields.
Use the stopwatch In Menu mode, select Applications → Stopwatch. Start> to begin the stopwatch. Press < Press < Record> to record lap times. When you are finished, press < Stop>. Press < Reset> to clear recorded times. Create a text memo In Menu mode, select Organiser →...
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To create an event In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calendar. Options> → Create → an event type. Press < Enter the details of the event as required. Press < Save>, or press <Options> → <Save>. To view events In Menu mode, select Organiser →...
Troubleshooting When you turn on your phone or while you are using the phone, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Try this to solve the problem: When the phone lock feature is enabled, Password you must enter the password you set for the phone.
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Your phone displays "Service unavailable" or "Network error" • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again. • You cannot access some options without a subscription. Contact your service provider for more details.
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Others cannot hear you speaking on a call • Ensure that you are not covering the built-in microphone. • Ensure that the microphone is close to your mouth. • If using a headset, ensure that it is properly connected. Audio quality is poor •...
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Error messages appear when launching the camera Your Samsung mobile phone must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera application. If you receive error messages when launching the camera, try the following: •...
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Contact a Samsung Service Centre. Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile phone for a variety of reasons. If you receive error messages when opening music files on your phone, try the following: •...
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Ensure that your phone and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m). If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre. A connection is not established when you connect the phone to a PC •...
Safety and usage information Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak performance of your mobile phone. Safety warnings Keep your phone away from small children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals.
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Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your phone. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your phone. •...
Avoid interference with pacemakers Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between mobile phones and pacemakers to avoid potential interference, as recommended by manufacturers and the independent research group, Wireless Technology Research. If you have any reason to suspect that your phone is interfering with a pacemaker or other medical device, turn off the phone immediately and contact the manufacturer of the pacemaker or medical device for...
Do not use the device if the screen is cracked or broken Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hand and face. Bring the phone to a Samsung service center to replace the screen. Damage caused by careless handling will void your manufacturer’s warranty.
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Turn off the phone near medical equipment Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all regulations, posted warnings, and directions from medical personnel. Turn off the phone or disable the wireless functions when in an aircraft Your phone can cause interference with aircraft equipment.
Handle your phone carefully and sensibly • Do not disassemble your phone due to a risk of electric shock. • Do not allow your phone to get wet—liquids can cause serious damage and will change the color of the label that indicates water damage inside the phone.
Avoid interference with other electronic devices Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices in homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of your electronic devices to solve any interference problems you experience.
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Allow only qualified personnel to service your phone Allowing unqualified personnel to service your phone may result in damage to your phone and will void your manufacturer’s warranty. Ensure maximum battery and charger life • Avoid charging batteries for more than a week, as overcharging may shorten battery life.
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Ensure access to emergency services Emergency calls from your phone may not be possible in some areas or circumstances. Before traveling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel. Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) certification information Your phone conforms to U.S.
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In normal use, the actual SAR is likely to be much lower, as the phone has been designed to emit only the RF energy necessary to transmit a signal to the nearest base station. By automatically emitting lower levels when possible, your phone reduces your overall exposure to RF energy.
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YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES." Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time, and Samsung makes no representation or warranty that any content or service will remain available for any period of time. Content and services...
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