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.” Instructional icons Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual:...
→ Followed by—the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: In Idle mode, select Messages → Create message (represents Messages, followed by Create message) Square brackets—phone keys; for example: [ ] (represents the Power/ Menu exit key) Copyright information Rights to all technologies and products that...
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contents safety and usage information ... 2 Safety warnings ... 2 Safety precautions ... 4 Important usage information ... 7 introducing your mobile phone ... 12 Unpack ... 12 Phone layout ... 13 Keys ... 14 Icons ... 15 assembling and preparing your mobile phone ...
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using basic functions ... 23 Turn your phone on and off ... 23 Use the touch screen ... 24 Access menus ... 25 Switch applications ... 26 Access an application using the Gate key . 26 Access an application by snapping the phone ...
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Use Java-powered games and applications ... 73 Synchronise data ... 74 Use RSS feeds ... 76 Launch the Samsung Mobile Navigator ... 76 View your current position ... 77 Update the GPS functionality ... 77 Create and view world clocks ... 78 Set and use alarms ...
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.
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.
Do not use the phone 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 centre to replace the screen. Damage caused by careless handling will void your manufacturer’s warranty.
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Follow all safety warnings and regulations Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a mobile phone in a certain area. Use only Samsung-approved accessories Using incompatible accessories may damage your phone or cause injury. Turn off the phone near medical...
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 colour of the label that indicates water damage inside the phone.
Important usage information Use your phone in the normal position Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna. 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 warranty.
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The Declaration of Conformity at the back of this manual demonstrates your phone’s compliance with the European Radio & Terminal Telecommunications Equipment (R&TTE) directive. For more information about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the Samsung mobile phone website.
Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
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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...
• Travel adapter (charger) • User manual The items supplied with your phone may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider. You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer.
Phone layout The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: Earpiece Volume key Menu key Dial key Mouthpiece The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: Multifunction jack Rear camera Front camera lens lens for video Hold key calls Touch screen...
Keys Function Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, Dial retrieve recently dialled, missed, or received numbers Access Menu mode; Shows all active Menu applications (press and hold) Turn the phone on and off (press and Power/ hold); End a call; In Menu mode, Menu exit return to the main menu or return to Idle mode...
Icons Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Icon Definition Signal strength GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected Voice call in progress Video call in progress SOS message feature activated Browsing the web Icon Definition Connected to secured web page...
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Icon Definition New email message New voice mail message Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Battery power level Current time...
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. mobile phone To use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.
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To install the SIM or USIM card and battery, 1. Remove the battery cover. If the phone is on, press and hold [ it off. 2. Insert the SIM or USIM card. • Place the SIM or USIM card in the phone ] to turn with the gold-coloured contacts facing down.
3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover. Charge the battery Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of the phone. 2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jack.
Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the phone. Any damages by misuse are not covered by the warranty. 3. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet. 4. When the battery is fully charged (the no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the power outlet.
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3. Lift the memory card holder and insert a memory card as shown. 4. Close the memory card holder. 5. Lock the memory card holder. 6. Replace the battery cover. To remove the memory card, remove the battery cover, unlock and lift the memory card holder, and remove the memory card.
using basic functions Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your mobile phone. Turn your phone on and off To turn your phone on, 1. Press and hold [ 2. Enter your PIN and select Confirm (if necessary). To turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above.
Use the touch screen Your phone’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. For the optimal use of the touch screen, remove the screen protection film before using your phone. •...
Access menus To access your phone’s menus, 1. In Idle mode, select Menu or press the Menu key to access Menu mode. 2. Scroll left or right to a Menu mode screen. 3. Select a menu or option. 4. Select to move up one level;...
Switch applications Your phone allows you to multi-task by running multiple applications at the same time. Switch from one active application to another 1. Press and hold the Menu key to open a list of applications. 2. Scroll to an application and select it. To change the view mode, select Grid view.
Access an application by snapping the phone Learn to use a motion-activated shortcut for your favourite applications. 1. In Idle mode, press and hold the Gate key. 2. Select Guide and follow the motion tutorial. You can learn the following actions. •...
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• Quickly tilt the phone left or right and then quickly back to the initial position to launch an application. • To deactivate the motion tutorial the next time you press and hold the Gate key, select Deactivate. • To access the motion tutorial, in Menu mode, select Games and more →...
3. Select a menu to assign to the direction and select Save. 4. Select Save. Use widgets Learn to use widgets on the widget toolbar. • Some of your widgets connect to web services. Selecting a web-based widget may incur additional charges. •...
Use widget packages Group your favourite widgets together as a widget package. To create a widget package, 1. In Idle mode, scroll left or right to one of the idle screens. 2. Drag a widget from the widget toolbar to the idle screen.
Adjust the vibration intensity on the touch screen You can adjust the intensity of the vibration when you touch the phone screen. 1. In Idle mode, press the Volume key up or down. 2. Select Vibration and adjust the intensity of the vibration.
• The first time you access a menu that requires a password, you will be prompted to create and confirm a password. • Samsung is not responsible for any loss of passwords or private information or other damages caused by illegal software.
Unlock the touch screen with smart unlock By drawing a specified character on the locked touch screen, you can unlock the screen only, unlock and then make a call to a speed dial number, or unlock and then launch an application. To set a smart unlock character, 1.
Answer a call 1. When a call comes in, press [ 2. For a video call, press [ ] and select Show me to allow the caller to see you via the front camera lens. 3. To end the call, press [ Adjust the volume To adjust the volume during a call, press the Volume key up or down.
Send and view messages Learn to send and view text (SMS), multimedia (MMS), and email messages. Send a text or multimedia message 1. In Idle mode, select Messages → Create message → Message. 2. Select Tap to add recipient → Enter manually. 3.
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Change the text input method When you open the text input field, the virtual keypad appears. Select the Keypad drop-down menu and select one of the following input methods for entering text: • Keypad • Writing full sc. • Writing box 1 •...
Enter text using the writing full screen 1. Change the text input method to Writing full sc. 2. Write each character anywhere on the screen. To change case or use numbers or symbols, select Abc. Enter text using the writing box 1 1.
Add a new contact 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and enter a phone number. → Add to Phonebook → New. 2. Select 3. Select Phone or SIM. 4. Enter contact information. 5. Select Save to add the contact to memory. Find a contact 1.
4. Press the Camera key to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically. After capturing photos, select to view photos. View photos Use one of the following methods to view photos. • In Menu mode, select My files → Images → My photos →...
6. Select or press the Camera key to stop recording. The video is saved automatically. After capturing videos, select to view videos. View videos Use one of the following methods to view videos. • In Menu mode, select My files → Videos → My video clips →...
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More → Find music. Listen to music files Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card: • Download from the wireless web. • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung PC Studio. p. 55 • Receive via Bluetooth. p. 61 •...
Browse the web Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. • You may incur additional charges for accessing the web and downloading media. • The internet menu may be labelled differently depending on your service provider. • Available icons may vary depending on your region or service provider.
Use the Google services Learn how to use various Google services. • This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. • The steps you must select to use this feature may differ depending on your region or service provider.
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3. Enter the addresses of the starting location and the ending location. 4. Select Show directions to view on the map. To enhance the map functionality, download GPS data files. p. 77...
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. Learn how to perform advanced operations and use When you have one missed call, select the call from additional features of your mobile phone.
2. Select the number you want and select press [ ] to dial. Hold a call or retrieve a held call Select Hold to place a call on hold or select Retrieve to retrieve a held call. Dial a second call If your network supports this function, you can dial another number during a call: 1.
Call an international number 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and touch and hold 0 to insert the + character. 2. Enter the complete number you want to dial (country code, area code, and phone number), → Voice call or press [ and then select to dial.
Use advanced phonebook functions Learn to create namecards, set favourite numbers, and create groups of contacts. Create a namecard 1. In Idle mode, select Phonebook → More → My namecard. 2. Enter your personal details. 3. Select Save. You can send your namecard by attaching it to a message or email or transferring it via the Bluetooth wireless feature.
Link your photos to contacts Learn to tag faces in your photos to make calls or send messages from photos. To link your photos to contacts, 1. In Menu mode, select Photo contacts. 2. Select Add → a photo. 3. Select Edit to add a tag to a person’s face. 4.
Create a multimedia template 1. In Idle mode, select Messages → Templates → Multimedia templates. 2. Select Create to open a new template window. 3. Create a multimedia message, with a subject and desired attachments, to use as your template. p.
Use advanced camera functions Learn how to capture photos in various modes and customise camera settings. Capture photos by using options preset for various scenes 1. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view.
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7. Slowly move the phone to the direction you selected. The phone captures the next photo automatically. 8. Repeat step 7 to complete the panoramic photo. 9. Select to save the panoramic photo. Capture photos in Smile shot mode 1. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on the camera.
→ Frame. 3. Select 4. Select a frame and press the Camera key. 5. Make any necessary adjustments. 6. Press the Camera key to take a photo with the frame. Capture videos in slow motion 1. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on the camera.
Option Function Set the camera to capture a photo Blink detection again automatically when people close eyes Image quality Set the quality of your digital photos Adjust contrast, saturation, and Adjust sharpness Before capturing a video, select following options: Option Function Timer Select the time delay...
3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. 4. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the PC to the phone. Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more information.
Copy music files to a memory card 1. Insert a memory card. 2. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone settings → PC connections → Mass storage → Save. 3. Press [ ] to return to Idle mode. 4. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC.
7. Select and drag the music files you want to the sync list. 8. Start synchronisation. Create a playlist 1. In Menu mode, select Music player → Playlists. 2. Select Create. 3. Enter a title for your new playlist. 4. To assign an image to the playlist, select Tap to edit and select an image or capture a new photo.
Option Function Sound Select the default equaliser type effects Select a background image during Visualisation playback Select music categories to display in Music menu the music library screen 4. Select Save. Record songs from the FM radio 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone. 2.
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Find information of music Learn to access an online music service and get information about the songs you hear while on the move. 1. In Menu mode, select Find music. 2. Select Find music to connect to the server. 3. When your phone is successfully registered, select to record a part of music you want to find.
using tools and applications Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools and additional applications. Use the Bluetooth wireless feature Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other wireless devices for exchanging data and using hands-free features. Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1.
Find and pair with other Bluetooth- enabled devices 1. In Menu mode, select Bluetooth → Search. 2. Select and drag a device icon into the centre. 3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and select Done.
The Bluetooth hands-free car kit must be authorised. To authorise, select the device and select Authorise device. Activate and connect to a wireless LAN (WLAN) Learn to activate and connect to a wireless LAN. Your device uses non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries.
To access the internet via another method, change the connection profile to the desired method. To connect to a WLAN using a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) access point, 1. In Menu mode, select Wi-Fi → Search. 2. Select a WPS icon that has the select Add.
7. Select a player—the one that will play the media files. The media files start playback at the selected player. 8. Control playback using icons of your phone. Activate and send an SOS message In case of an emergency, you can send an SOS message asking for help.
Activate the mobile tracker When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card in your phone, the mobile tracker feature will automatically send the contact number to two recipients to help you locate and recover your phone. To activate the mobile tracker, 1.
Make fake calls You can simulate fake incoming calls when you want to get out of meetings or unwanted conversations. You can also make it appear as if you are talking on the phone by playing back a recorded voice. Record a voice 1.
Play a voice memo 1. In Menu mode, select My files → Sounds → Voice clips. 2. Select a file. 3. Control the playback using the following icons: Icon Function Pause playback Play or resume playback Scan backward in a file (touch and hold) Scan forward in a file (touch and hold) Edit images Learn to edit images and apply fun effects.
7. Enter a new file name for the image and select Done. Adjust an image 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 in “Apply effects to images.” 2. Select Edit → Adjust → an adjustment option (brightness, contrast, or colour).
3. Draw the rectangle over the area you want to crop and select Crop → Done. 4. Save the edited image with a new file name. Refer to steps 5-7 in “Apply effects to images.” Insert a visual feature 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 in “Apply effects to images.”...
3. Select More → Print via → USB. 4. Set print options and print the image. To print an image using the Bluetooth wireless feature, 1. Open an image. p. 39 2. Select More → Print via → Bluetooth. 3. Select a Bluetooth-enabled printer and pair with the printer.
10. Enter a new file name and select Done. 11. To check the file, select Yes (if necessary). Split videos 1. Open images and videos to be edited. Refer to steps 1-4 in “Trim any segment.” 2. Select Edit → Split. 3.
Add sound track 1. Open images and videos to be edited. Refer to steps 1-4 in “Trim any segment.” 2. Select Additional audio track → Import sound. 3. Select Sounds → a sound category → a sound. 4. Save the edited video with a new file name. Refer to steps 9-11 in “Trim any segment.”...
Upload a file To upload photos and videos, you must have accounts of photo sharing websites and blogs. 1. In Menu mode, select Communities. 2. Select a destination you want to post to. 3. Enter the user ID and password of the destination.
Play games 1. In Menu mode, select Games and more. 2. Select a game from the list and follow the on- screen instructions. Available games may vary depending on your region or service provider. Game controls and options may vary. Launch applications 1.
Synchronise data with a Microsoft Exchange server You may only use the Microsoft ® ActiveSync feature in this phone with a service that is licensed by Microsoft Corporation to use Microsoft ® ActiveSync To set a Microsoft Exchange server and synchronisation profile, 1.
RSS feeds at the specified interval. You can activate the auto update feature by selecting Internet → Settings → RSS update. Launch the Samsung Mobile Navigator In Menu mode, select Navigation. For details, refer to the quick start guide of the...
If this feature is not provided as default depending on your region or service provider, you can install the navigation application by yourself. Visit http://www.66.com/samsung and follow onscreen instrunctions. • While using the navigation application, do not remove the inserted memory card.
Create and view world clocks Learn to view the time in another region and set world clocks to appear on your display. View a world clock 1. In Menu mode, select World clock. 2. Scroll through the world map and select a time zone you want.
4. Select Save. The auto power-up feature sets the phone to automatically turn on and sound the alarm at the designated time if the phone is turned off. Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, • Drag the slider to Stop to stop the alarm without snooze.
Set a countdown timer 1. In Menu mode, select Timer. 2. Set the length of time to count down. 3. Select Start to begin the countdown. 4. When the timer expires, drag the slider to Stop to stop the alert. Use the stopwatch 1.
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Create a new sketch 1. In Menu mode, select Dynamic canvas. 2. From the sketch toolbar, select the tool type. You have the following tools: Tool Function Add a line; You can select the line type, line thickness, and colour Add a circle or rectangle;...
Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events. Change the calendar view 1. In Menu mode, select Calendar. 2. Select More → View by day or View by week. Create events 1. In Menu mode, select Calendar. 2.
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troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. While using your phone, the following messages may appear: Message Try this to solve the problem: Insert SIM card to Ensure that the SIM or USIM card is access installed correctly.
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Message Try this to solve the problem: Your SIM or USIM card is blocked, usually as a result of entering your PIN PUK code incorrectly several times. You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider. Your phone displays “Service unavailable” or “Network error.”...
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The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes. Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to continue using the phone. The audio quality of the call is poor. • Ensure that you are not blocking the phone’s internal antenna. •...
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index alarms creating, 78 deactivating, 79 stopping, 79 battery charging, 19 installing, 17 low battery indicator, 20 Bluetooth activating, 60 receiving data, 61 remote SIM mode, 61 sending data, 61 browser see web or media browser calculator see tools, calculator calendar see tools, calendar calls...
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conference calls see calls, multiparty Connected home contacts adding, 38 creating groups, 48 finding, 38 linking from photos, 49 converter see tools, convertor countdown timer see tools, countdown timer display - viewing on TV DLNA Dynamic canvas see tools, sketch memo fake calls see calls, making fake calls FM radio...
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51 basic capturing, 38 editing, 67 viewing, 39 radio see FM radio ringtone RSS feeds see tools, RSS feeds Samsung PC Studio silent profile SIM card SOS message stopwatch see tools, stopwatch synchronisation creating a profile, 74 starting, 74...
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text creating memos, 80 entering, 35 messages, 35 timer see tools, countdown timer tools alarm, 78 calculator, 79 calendar, 82 convertor, 79 countdown timer, 80 image editor, 67 mobile blog, 72 RSS feeds, 76 sketch memo, 80 stopwatch, 80 task, 80 video editor, 70 video player videos...
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(place and date of issue) (name and signature of authorised person) * It is not the address of Samsung Service Centre. For the address or the phone number of Samsung Service Centre, see the warranty card or contact the retailer where you purchased your product.
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Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-24283A http://www.samsungmobile.com English (EU). 12/2010. Rev. 2.2...