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* Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide. World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-11214A English (SEA). 06/2006. Rev. 1.0...
Important safety precautions Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal. Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.
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Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories, out of the reach of small children. Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage you and your phone and may be dangerous.
About this Guide This User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get started” and “Step outside the phone.” In this guide, the following instruction icons appear: Indicates that you need to pay careful attention to the subsequent...
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• Phone to TV View photos and video clips captured with the phone on your TV screen. • File viewer Open documents in various formats on the phone without corruption. • Bluetooth Transfer media files and personal data and connect to other devices using free, wireless Bluetooth technology.
Contents Unpack Make sure you have each item Your phone Keys, features, and locations Get started First steps to operating your phone Install and charge the phone ... 7 Power on or off... 8 Keys and display ... 9 Access menu functions ... 12 Customise your phone ...
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Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 Call log p. 33 1 Recent contacts p. 33 2 Missed calls p. 34 3 Dialled calls p. 34 4 Received calls p. 34 5 Delete all p.
You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider. Your phone Keys, features, and locations Earpiece...
Get started First steps to operating your phone SIM card information When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services. Install and charge the phone Remove the Insert the SIM...
Get started When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter from the power outlet. Remove the adapter from the phone. Low battery indicator When the battery is low: • a warning tone sounds, • the low battery message displays, and •...
Key Lock mode When you close the phone, the keypad lock feature locks the exposed keys so that nothing will happen if the keys are accidentally pressed. To unlock the keypad, press [ Offline mode You can switch the phone to Offline mode, in which the phone functions requiring network connection are deactivated.
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Get started In Idle mode, launch the web browser. In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu option or confirm input. In Music player, play or pause music. Press and hold to stop playback. Return to the previous file during music playback. Moves backward in a file when held down.
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Display Layout Icons display various icons. Text and graphics display messages, instructions, and information you enter. Soft key function Menu Contacts indicators show the current functions assigned to the soft keys. Received signal strength Icons GPRS network Connecting to GPRS network Transferring data in GPRS network...
Get started Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connected Bluetooth active Music playback in progress Music playback paused Memory card inserted p. 25 Alarm set Silent mode (Vibration) Silent mode (Mute) Call ringer set to vibrate Mute mode, during a call Battery power level * Depending on your country or service provider, the icons shown on the display may vary.
Select an 1. Press a desired soft key. option 2. Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option. 3. Press <Select> or [Centre] to confirm the function displayed or option highlighted. 4. To exit, choose either of the following methods.
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Get started You can set wallpaper for the Idle mode idle screen. wallpaper 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Display settings → Wallpaper → Main display. 2. Select an image or video category. 3. Select an image or a video clip.
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2. Select an item to be changed. 3. Select the menu item you want. To access a My menu item: 1. In Idle mode, press [Up]. 2. Scroll to an item. 3. Press [Centre]. You can switch the phone to Silent Silent mode to avoid mode...
Make/Answer calls 1. In Idle mode, enter an Make a call area code and phone number. 2. Press [ 3. To end the call, press [ to unlock the keypad and press <Cancel> or [ 1. When the phone rings, Answer press [ a call...
Download from the wireless web p. 49 Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC Studio Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide Receive via Bluetooth p. 93 Copy to a memory card and insert the card into the phone.
Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press and Create a hold [MP3]. play list 2. Press <Options> and select Add music from → Phone or Memory card. 3. Press [Centre] to select the files you want and press <Select>. 4.
• To scroll through browser Navigate items, press [Up] or the web [Down]. • To select an item, press [Centre]. • To return to the previous page, press <Back>. • To move to the next page, press <Options> and select Go → Forward. •...
Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press Find a <Contacts>. contact 2. Enter the first few letters of the name you want. 3. Select a contact. 4. Scroll to a number and press [ press [Centre] to edit contact information.
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3. Enter the message subject and press [Centre]. 4. Select Image and video or Sound. 5. For Image and video, select Add image or Add video and add an image or video clip. For Sound, select Add sound and add a sound clip.
Step outside the phone View messages When a notification appears: View a text message 1. Press <View>. 2. Select the message from the Inbox. From the Inbox: 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → My messages → Inbox. 2.
Use Bluetooth Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology, enabling you to connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them, talk hands- free, or control the phone remotely. 1. In Idle mode, press Turn on <Menu>...
Step outside the phone To receive data via Bluetooth, Receive your phone’s Bluetooth data feature must be active. 1. When a device attempts to access your phone, press <Yes> to permit the connection. 2. If necessary, press <Yes> to confirm that you are willing to receive.
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1. Slide the card into the Insert a card slot, with the label memory side face down. card 2. Press the card until it locks into place. 1. Press the card so that it is Remove the disengaged from the memory phone.
Step outside the phone Watch the phone display on a You can view the display of your phone on a TV screen by connecting the phone and TV with a TV out cable. This enables you to enjoy the photos, videos and music stored in the phone’s memory with your family or friends on a larger screen.
Enter text AB, T9, Number, and Symbol modes You can enter text for some features, such as Messages, Phonebook, or Calendar, using AB mode, T9 mode, Number mode, and Symbol mode. Changing the text input mode • Press and hold [ ] to switch between T9 mode ( ) and AB mode ( Depending on your country, you may...
Enter text • Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor. • Press [ ] to delete characters one by one. Press and hold [ display. Using T9 mode T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes.
Using Number mode Number mode enables you to enter numbers. Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want. Using Symbol mode Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols. Press scroll to a symbol the Navigation keys. select a symbol the corresponding number key.
Call functions Redialling recent numbers 1. In Idle mode, press [ list of recent numbers. 2. Scroll to the number you want and press Making a call from Phonebook Once you have stored a number in Phonebook, you can dial the number by selecting it from Phonebook.
3. Press [ ] to dial the number you want. Using the headset Use the headset to make or answer calls without holding the phone. Connect the headset to the jack on the right side of the phone. The button on the headset works as follows: Press redial the last call...
Call functions 3. Press <Options> and select End held call to end the call on hold. 4. To end the current call, press [ Using the speakerphone feature Use the external speaker on the back of the phone to talk and listen with the phone a short distance away.
• SIM service: access special services, such as news, weather forecasts, entertainment, and location services, provided by your SIM card. This option is available when you use a SIM card supporting SIM Application Toolkit menus. • Join: set up a multi-party call by adding a caller on hold to a currently active call.
Menu functions Using call log options While viewing call details, press <Options> to access the following options: • Call: edit the number and dial it. • Add to Phonebook: save the number to Phonebook. • Send: send an SMS or MMS message to the selected number.
Call costs (Menu 1.7) This network feature displays the cost of calls. This menu is available only if supported by your SIM card. Note that this is not intended to be used for billing purposes. • Last call cost: check the cost of your last call.
Menu functions Finding a contact in Idle mode You can find contacts in Idle mode, by the spelling of a contact name. The phone searches for the contact names starting with the letters labelled on any of the keys you pressed.
Storing a contact on the SIM card 1. Select SIM. 2. Enter information about the contact. • Name: assign a name. • Phone number: add a number. • Location: assign a location number. To assign a caller ID image or video, ringtone, or group, the contact must be saved to the phone’s memory.
Menu functions Speed dial (Menu 2.4) Use this menu to assign a speed dial number (2 to 9) for 8 of your most frequently dialled numbers. Assigning speed dial numbers 1. Select a key location from 2 to 9. Key 1 is reserved for your voicemail server.
Own number (Menu 2.6) Use this feature to check your phone numbers, or to assign a name to each of the numbers. Changes made here do not affect the actual subscriber numbers on your SIM card. Management (Menu 2.7) Use this menu to manage contacts in Phonebook.
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• Download from the wireless web • Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC Studio Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide • Receive via an active Bluetooth connection p. 93 • Copy to a memory card and insert the card into the phone.
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Function Returns to the previous file. Moves backward in a file when held down. Skips to the next file. Skips forward in a file when held down. Centre Opens the play list. Turns 3D sound on or off. Down Changes the equaliser mode. Left Changes the repeat mode.
Menu functions Visualisation: change the playback animation. Volume: select a volume level. • Details: access the file properties. • Key management: manage the licence keys you have acquired. Accessing the play list From the music player screen, press [Centre]. Press <Options> to access the following options: •...
During playback, use the following keys: Function Centre Pauses or resumes playback. Left Returns to the previous memo. Moves backward in a memo when held down. Right Skips to the next memo. Skips forward in a memo when held down. Adjusts the volume.
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Menu functions 3. Press <Done>. 4. Press <Options> and select Save as. 5. Enter a new file name and press <Options> and select <OK>. Cropping 1. Select a photo or take a new photo. 2. Press <Options> and select Crop. 3.
5. Press <Options> and select Merge. The stamp photo is added to the background photo as an outline. 6. Press <Options> to access the following stamp edit options: • Resize: change the stamp size. • Move: change the position of the stamp.
Menu functions • Settings: select a connection profile to be used for applications requiring network access. You can also create or edit a profile. p. 94 World clock (Menu 3.5) Use this menu to set your local time zone and find out the current time in another part of the world.
Deactivating an alarm 1. Select the alarm you want to deactivate. 2. Select Off on the Alarm line. 3. Press <Save>. Setting alarms to sound when the phone is off From the Alarm screen, select Auto power → On. If the phone is off when it is time for the alarm to sound, the phone switches on and sounds the alarm.
Menu functions Timer (Menu 3.9) Use this menu to set a period of time for the phone to count down. The phone sounds an alarm when the specified period of time expires. Starting the timer 1. Press <Set>. 2. Enter the length of time you want to count down and press <Save>.
Viewing a memo Select the memo you want to view. While viewing memo details, press <Options> to access the following options: • Edit: change the memo text. • Send via: send the selected memo via SMS, MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth. •...
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Menu functions Press return to the <Back>, or previous page <Options> and select Go → Back. move to the next <Options> and page select Go → Forward. Using page options From any web page, press <Options> to access the following options: •...
Exiting the browser Press [ ] to end the network connection and close the browser. Enter URL (Menu 4.2) Use this menu to manually enter a URL address and access the associated web page. You can add the entered URL to the bookmark list by selecting Add bookmark.
Menu functions Saved pages (Menu 4.4) You can access the list of pages you have saved while online. If you select a link on the page, the phone switches to online to access the linked page. History (Menu 4.5) You can access the list of pages you have accessed recently.
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Creating and sending an SMS message 1. Enter your message and press [Centre]. • The maximum number of characters allowed in a message varies by service provider. If your message exceeds the maximum number of characters, the phone will split the message. •...
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Menu functions Multimedia message (Menu 5.1.2) Multimedia Message Service (MMS) delivers messages containing a combination of text, image, video, and audio, from phone to phone or from phone to e-mail. Creating and sending an MMS message 1. Select the Subject line. You can use various options by pressing <Options>...
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• Add memory card: add a file stored on a memory card, if inserted. • Edit: edit the message subject or text. • Preview: view the message as it will be shown on the recipient’s phone. • View: open the selected attachment. •...
Menu functions 8. Enter an e-mail address. To send the e-mail to more than one recipient, fill in additional destination fields. 9. Press [Centre] to send the e-mail. Using options while composing an e-mail While composing an e-mail, press <Options> to access the following options: •...
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• Push message from web servers or Configuration message, containing network parameters from your service provider • CB (Cell broadcast) message from your service provider • Delivery report for your sent messages • Depending on the DRM (Digital Rights Management) system, messages having web content may not be able to be forwarded.
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Menu functions MMS messages • Retrieve: retrieve the MMS message from the MMS server. • Reply via text message: reply to the sender via SMS. • Reply via multimedia message to: reply to the sender or all other recipients of the message via MMS. •...
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• Delete: delete the report. • Lock/Unlock: lock the message to protect it from being deleted, or unlock the message. Drafts (Menu 5.2.2) This folder stores messages you have saved to send at a later time. When you select a message, it opens in Edit mode so that you can edit and send the message.
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Menu functions • Delete: delete the message. • Move to phone/Move to SIM: move the message between the SIM card and the phone’s memory. • Lock/Unlock: lock the message to protect it from being deleted, or unlock the message. Email inbox (Menu 5.2.5) This folder stores e-mails that you have received.
• Add to filtering list: add the sender’s e- mail address or subject to the Block list to reject e-mails from that address or containing that subject. • Cut address: extract URLs, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the e-mail. •...
Menu functions Multimedia message templates (Menu 5.3.2) You can access embedded MMS templates or ones you have saved so that you can use them when composing an MMS message. From the template list, press <Options> to access the following options: •...
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3D vivid graphics. This option is available only when the message consists of a single page. • Block list: store the phone numbers from which you want to reject messages. • Current profile: check or select an SMS setting profile. •...
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Menu functions Allow information: accept information messages. Allow report: set the network to inform the sender when a message has been delivered to you. Recep. in home network: determine if your phone retrieves new messages automatically when you are in your home service area.
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Attach your vCard: allow your contact information to be attached to e-mails. You must first create your name card. p. 38 Add signature: attach your name, phone number, a simple memo, or a tag line to your e-mails. Edit name: edit the name in your signature.
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Menu functions - Email address: enter your e-mail address. - SMTP server: enter the IP address or host name of the outgoing e-mail server. - SMTP port: enter the SMTP port number. - Connect to POP3 server first/ Connect to IMAP4 server first: connect to the POP3 or IMAP4 server before connecting to the SMTP server to send e-mails.
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- User ID: enter the IMAP4 user name. - Password: enter the IMAP4 password. - Use SMTP authentication: enable SMTP authentication, which requires the user to login before sending e-mails. - Same as IMAP4: select if you want the SMTP server to have the same parameters as the IMAP4 server.
Menu functions SOS messages (Menu 5.6) You can send SOS messages to your family or friends in case of an emergency. When the phone closed, press [ / ] quickly four or more times in seccession to send the SOS message.
Your service provider supports only count- based or unlimited-access DRM files. Images (Menu 6.1) This menu displays photos you have taken and images you have downloaded, received in messages, or imported from a computer. Viewing an image 1. Select an image folder. 2.
Menu functions Bluetooth. Some printers may not be compatible with the phone. • Details: access the file properties. • Key management: manage the licence keys you have acquired. Videos (Menu 6.2) This menu displays video clips you have recorded, downloaded, received in messages, or imported from a computer.
• Copy to memory card: copy the file to a memory card. • Visible to Bluetooth: share the selected file or the files you want with other Bluetooth devices. • Lock/Unlock: lock the file to protect it from being deleted, or unlock the file. •...
Menu functions • Visible to Bluetooth: share the selected file or the files you want with other Bluetooth devices. • Lock/Unlock: lock the file to protect it from being deleted, or unlock the file. • Details: access the file properties. •...
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Function Moves to the last page. Shows or hides the map of the current page. Changes the display to Full screen view or Normal screen view. Using document options While viewing a document, press <Options> or < > to access the following options: •...
Menu functions • Lock/Unlock: lock the file to protect it from being deleted, or unlock the file. • Details: access the file properties. • Shortcuts: view the functions of the keys you can use in Picsel File Viewer. Memory card (Menu 6.6) Use this menu to access the files stored on a memory card.
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• AM/PM: select AM or PM in 12-hour time format. • End date and End time: enter the ending date and time for the appointment. • AM/PM: select AM or PM in 12-hour time format. • Location: enter information about the appointed location.
Menu functions • Start date: enter the starting date. • Due date: enter the ending date. • Select priority: select a priority level. 4. Press <Save> to save the task. Consulting the calendar Once you have created items, the type icons and the number of items for a specific day appear at the bottom of the calendar.
• Memory status: access memory information for the items stored on the calendar. Viewing items in a different mode You can change the calendar display to Day view or Week view. Press <Options> and select View by → a view mode. Day view You can view items for the selected date.
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Menu functions Taking a photo 1. Access the Camera menu or press and hold [ ] to turn on the camera. 2. Make any desired adjustments. • Press < > to access camera options. next section • Use the keypad to change the camera settings or switch to other modes.
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• Camera settings: change the default settings for taking a photo. Size: select an image size. Quality: select an image quality setting. Viewfinder: select a preview screen. Shutter sound: select the sound that you hear when you press the shutter release key, [Centre] or [ Zoom sound: turn the sound effect for zooming on or off.
Menu functions Function Selects a decorative frame. Sets the timer. Changes the ISO settings. Determine the use of the flash. Goes to the My photos folder. Changes the preview screen. Using photo options After saving a photo, press <Options> to access the following options: •...
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4. Press [Centre], < >, or [ recording. The video is automatically saved in the My video clips folder. 5 . To Press play back the video [Centre]. clip access video options <Options>. return to Record mode <Preview>. Using camera options in Record mode In Record mode, press <...
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Menu functions White balance: adjust the colour balance of the image. You can make your video appear warmer or cooler. • Camcorder shortcuts: view the functions of the keys you can use in Record mode. Using the keypad in Record mode You can use the keypad to customise your camera settings in Record mode.
• Delete: delete the file. • Rename: change the file name. • Go to My video clips: access the My video clips folder. p. 70 • Lock/Unlock: lock the file to protect it from being deleted, or unlock the file. •...
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Menu functions Language (Menu 9.2.1) Use this menu to select a language for the display text. If you select Automatic, the phone uses the same language as the SIM card. Greeting message (Menu 9.2.2) Use this menu to enter the greeting that is displayed briefly when the phone is switched Slide settings (Menu 9.2.3)
easily accessed by pressing [Up] in Idle mode. Setting up My menu item 1. Select an item to be changed. 2. Select the menu item you want. Using item options Press <Options> to access the following options: • Assign: assign an item. •...
Menu functions provider’s logo on the idle screen. This is only available if a graphic icon has been received in a message. Main menu style (Menu 9.3.2) You can select a display style for the main menu screen. Skin (Menu 9.3.3) You can select a skin colour pattern for Menu mode.
messages, e-mails, and broadcast messages individually. • Tone: select one of several message tones. • Alert type: specify how you are to be informed when a message comes in. • Repetition: specify how often the phone informs you of a new message. Power on/off (Menu 9.4.4) Use this menu to select the melody that the...
Menu functions backlight turns off. After a specified time, the display turns off. Keypad light (Menu 9.5.2) Use this menu to set how the phone controls the use of the keypad light. Select one of the following options in the Use at line: •...
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• All outgoing calls: prohibit all outgoing calls. • International: prohibit international calls. • International except home: only allow calls to numbers within the current country when you are abroad, and to your home service area. • All incoming calls: prohibit incoming calls.
Menu functions Voice mail server (Menu 9.6.6) Use this menu to store the number of the voicemail server and access your voicemails. You must store the voicemail server number before accessing the server. Your service provider can give you the number.
• If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating distance may be reduced. • It is recommended that you do not use the Bluetooth feature while using multimedia features, such as voice recorder, camera, and music player, or vice versa, for better performance. •...
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Menu functions • Orange for devices that are currently connected to your phone 3. Select a device. 4. Enter a Bluetooth PIN and press <OK>. This code is used just once and you do not need to memorise it. When the owner of the other device enters the same code, pairing is complete.
Receiving data via Bluetooth To receive data via Bluetooth, your phone’s Bluetooth feature must be active and its visibility must be enabled. 1. If an unauthorised Bluetooth device sends data to your phone, press <Yes> to allow the device to access your phone. 2.
Menu functions SIM lock (Menu 9.8.6) This menu allows your phone to work only with the current SIM by assigning a SIM lock code. You must enter the SIM lock code to use a different SIM card. Fixed dialling mode (Menu 9.8.7) If supported by your SIM card, Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) mode restricts your outgoing...
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there has been no new data traffic in that time. • DNS: activate or deactivate the DNS (Domain Name Server) addresses. • DNS1 and DNS2: enter the primary and secondary DNS addresses. • Bearer: select the network bearer type. • Advanced settings: change the advanced options.
Menu functions Reset settings (Menu 9.10) Use this menu to reset the phone’s settings you have changed. 1. Press [Centre] to select the setting categories to be reset. 2. Press <Reset>. 3. Press <OK> to confirm the reset. 4. Enter the phone password and press <OK>.
Solve problems Help and personal needs To save the time and expense of an unnecessary service call, perform the simple checks in this section before contacting a service professional. When you switch on your phone, the following messages may appear: “Insert SIM card”...
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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.
Health and safety information SAR certification information This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves. Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured to not exceed the limits for exposure to radio- frequency (RF) energy, as recommended by the EU Council.
• 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. Disconnect the charger from the power source when it is not in use. Do not leave the battery...
• Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object like a coin, clip or pen causes a direct connection between the + and – terminals of the battery (metal strips on the battery). For example, do not carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag where the battery may contact metal objects.
Health and safety information Electronic devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a wireless phone and a...
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 the phone while at a refuelling point (service station).
Health and safety information Other important safety information • Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device. • Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.
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• 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...