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some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide. World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-07558A English.
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 your phone and may be dangerous. • The phone could explode if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type.
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 information regarding safety or phone features.
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• Bluetooth Transfer media files and personal data and connect to other devices using free, wireless Bluetooth technology. • Get personal with photo caller See who’s calling you when their very own photo displays. • Name card Create name cards with your number and profile.
Contents Unpack Make sure you have each item Your phone Buttons, 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 ... 11 Customise your phone...
User’s Guide You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. The items supplied with your phone and the accessories at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider. Your phone Buttons, features, and locations...
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 battery.
Get started Remove the adapter from the phone. Low battery indicator When the battery is low: • a warning tone sounds, • the battery low message displays, and • the empty battery icon blinks. If the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off.
Keys and display Keys Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display. In Idle mode, access menu options directly. p. 77 In Menu mode, scroll through the menu options. In Idle mode, launch the web browser. In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu option.
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Get started Display Layout The display has three areas. Menu Contacts Icons Received signal strength Call in progress Out of your service area; you cannot send or receive calls Alarm set New text message New voicemail New multimedia message New e-mail Icons Icons displays various icons.
Access menu functions Use the soft The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are keys using. The bottom line of the display indicates their current role. Select Press the left soft key to select the highlighted option.
Get started Customise your phone 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Display and select Settings → Phone language settings → Language. 2. Select a language. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Call ringer and select Settings → Sound melody settings → Incoming call → Ring tone.
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You can set the Navigation keys as Menu shortcuts to access your favourite shortcuts menus. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Phone settings → Short cut. 2. Select a key. 3. Select a menu to be assigned to the key.
Make/Answer calls 1. Enter an area code and phone Make a call number. 2. Press [ 3. To end the call, press [ 1. When the phone is ringing, Answer a call press [ 2. To end the call, press [ Press [Volume].
• Download from the wireless p. 44 • Download from a computer using Samsung PC Studio PC Studio User’s Guide • Receive via Bluetooth • Copy files to a memory card and insert the card into the phone p.
Step outside the phone 4. Press [ you want and press <Add>. 5. Press <Back> to return to the MP3 player screen. 1. From the MP3 player screen, Play MP3 music press [ 2. During playback, use the following keys: •...
Use Phonebook To the phone’s memory Add an entry 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press [ 2. Select Phone → a number type. 3. Specify the contact information: First name, Last name, Mobile, Home, Office, Fax, Other, Email, Graphic ID, Alert, Group, and Notes.
Step outside the phone Send messages 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Send a text and select Messages → Create message (SMS) new message → Text message. 2. Enter the message text and press [ 3. Enter destination numbers. 4. Press [ 1.
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Send an e-mail and select Messages → Create new message → Email. 2. Select Subject. 3. Enter the e-mail subject and press [ 4. Select Message. 5. Enter the e-mail text and press 6. Select File attach. 7.
Step outside the phone From the Inbox: 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → My messages → Inbox. 2. Select the MMS message ( 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> View an e-mail and select Messages → My messages →...
1. Access an application, Send data Phonebook, File manager, or Calendar. 2. Select the item you want to send. 3. Press <Options> and select Send via → Bluetooth. 4. Select a device. 5. If necessary, enter the Bluetooth PIN code and press <OK>.
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Step outside the phone 1. Slide a memory card into the Insert a memory card slot, with the memory card label side face down. 2. Press the card until it locks into place. 1. Press the memory card so that Remove the it is disengaged from the memory card...
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Using a card adapter and a USB Use a card card reader/writer, you can read adapter the card on a PC. 1. Insert a memory card into a card adapter, and then the adapter into a card reader/writer. 2. Plug the USB connector of the card reader/writer into the USB port on your PC.
Enter text ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes You can enter text for some features such as messaging, Phonebook, or Calendar, using ABC mode, T9 mode, Number mode, and Symbol mode. Changing the text input mode The text input mode indicator displays when the cursor is in a text field.
Tips for using ABC mode • To enter the same letter twice or to enter a different letter on the same key, wait for the cursor to move to the right automatically or press [Right]. Then, enter the next letter. •...
4. Enter the word you want using ABC mode and press <Add>. 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. display more symbols select a symbol clear the symbol(s)
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. p. 32 You can also use the speed dial feature to assign your most frequently called numbers to specific number p.
Call functions 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 listed below: Press redial the last call the button and then press and hold it again.
Using the Speakerphone feature Use the stereo speakers on the sides of the phone to talk and listen with the phone a short distance away. Press [ ] to activate the Speakerphone feature. Press the key again to switch back to the earpiece. Using In-call options Press <Options>...
• Remove: disconnect one multi-party call participant. • End held call: disconnect the call currently on hold. • 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 AT menus.
Using call record options While viewing call details, press <Options> to access the following options: • Save as contacts: save the number in Phonebook. • Send message: send an SMS or MMS message. • Delete: delete the selected call record or all records.
Menu functions Call costs (Menu 1.7) This network feature displays the cost of calls. This menu is available only if your SIM card supports this feature. Note that this is not intended to be used for billing purposes. • Last call cost: check the cost of your last call. •...
• Send message: send an SMS, MMS, or e-mail message to the selected number. • Copy: copy the number to the phone’s memory, to SIM card, or to FDN list. • Send via: send the contact via SMS, MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth.
Menu functions • Graphic ID: assign an image or a video clip as a caller ID image to alert you to a call from the person. • Alert: assign a unique ringtone to alert you to a call from the person. The settings specified in Graphic ID and Alert are given priority over group settings.
Speed dial (Menu 2.5) Use this menu to assign speed dial numbers (2 to 9) for eight of your most frequently called numbers. Assigning speed dial entries 1. Select a key location from 2 to 9. Key 1 is reserved for your voice mail server.
Menu functions • Print via Bluetooth: print the name card information by connecting the phone to a printer via Bluetooth. Own number (Menu 2.7) 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.
Downloading or receiving music files Use these methods to save music files to your phone: • Download from the wireless web • Download from a computer using the Samsung PC Studio programme Guide • Receive via Bluetooth • Copy files to a memory card and insert the card into the phone.
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Menu functions During playback, you can use the following keys: Function Pauses or resumes playback. Opens the current play list. Left Goes to the previous file. Moves backward in a file when pressed and held. Right Skips to the next file. Skips forward in a file when pressed and held.
• Send via: send the file via e-mail or Bluetooth. • Set as: set the file as your ringtone, as a ringtone for a Phonebook entry, or alarm melody. • Remove from play list: remove the selected file from the play list. •...
Menu functions Playing a voice memo 1. From the Voice record screen, press <Options> and select Go to voice list. 2. Select a voice memo. The memo plays. During playback, use the following keys: Function Pauses or resumes playback. Left Goes backward in a memo.
• Undo: cancel your selection. 4. When you have finished, press <Options> and select one of the following options: • Save as: save the file as a different name. • Set as: set the file as your wallpaper or as a caller ID image for a Phonebook entry.
Menu functions World time (Menu 3.5) Use this menu to set your local time zone and find out what time it is in another part of the world. Viewing world time 1. From the world map, press [Left] or [Right] to select the foreign time zone you want to view.
Calculator (Menu 3.7) Use this menu to perform basic arithmetic functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. 1. Enter the first number. • Press <.()> to insert a demical point or bracket. • Press [ ] or [ ] to move the cursor. 2.
Menu functions Starting the timer 1. Press <Set>. 2. Enter the length of time you want to count down and press <OK>. 3. Press [ ] to start counting down. Stopping the timer • Press any key to stop the timer when it rings. •...
Home (Menu 4.1) Use this menu to connect your phone to the network and load the homepage of the wireless web service provider. You can also press [ ] in Idle mode. Navigating the web browser scroll through browser items scroll page by page select a browser item return to the previous page...
Menu functions Bookmarks (Menu 4.2) Use this menu to save URL addresses to quickly access a website. Adding a bookmark 1. Select an empty location. 2. Enter a name for the bookmark and press [Down]. 3. Enter a URL address. 4.
• Proxy: select whether or not the phone uses a proxy server to launch the web browser. Your service provider can tell you if your network requires a proxy server, and they can give you the appropriate settings. • GPRS settings: customise the following GPRS network settings: When the proxy is set to Enable: Proxy IP: enter the web gateway address.
Menu functions Messages (Menu 5) Use the Messages menu to send and receive short messages, multimedia messages, and e-mails. You can also use push message, Voice mail, and Cell broadcast message features. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Messages.
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2. Enter the subject and press [ 3. Select the Picture & Video or Sound line and add an image, a video, or a sound file. • The maximum size allowed for a message can differ, depending on the your service provider. •...
Menu functions 5. Select the File attach line and select one of the following options to add files: • Add image/Add videos/Add sounds/Add music: add items stored in the phone’s memory. • Add other files: add document files stored in the Other files folder.
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A ! icon next to a message means that the message is of high priority. A grey-coloured message icon indicates low priority. Using message options While viewing a message, press <Options> to access the following options: SMS messages • Reply via: reply to the sender via SMS or MMS. •...
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Menu functions • Cut address: extract URLs, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message. Delivery reports • Delete: delete the report. Configuration messages • Install: apply the configuration value in the message to the phone. • Delete: delete the message. •...
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Sentbox (Menu 5.2.4) This folder stores messages that you have sent successfully. While viewing a message, press <Options> to access the following options: • Open file: open the attached file. • Save file: save the attached file in your phone’s memory.
Menu functions Using e-mail options While viewing the e-mail or header, press <Options> to access the following options: • Retrieve: retrieve the body of the e-mail from the e-mail server. • Open file: open the attached file. • Save file: save the attached file in your phone’s memory.
Using template options From the text template list, press <Options> to access the following options: • Edit: edit the template. • Send message: create and send a new message. • Delete: delete the selected template. MMS template (Menu 5.3.2) When you access this menu, you can view the list of templates.
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Menu functions Character support: select a character encoding type. If you select Auto, the phone switches the encoding type from GSM-alphabet to Unicode if you enter an unicode character. Use of Unicode encoding will reduce the maximum number of characters in a message to about half. If this menu is not shown, your phone provides the Auto character encoding by default.
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Home reception: determine if your phone retrieves new messages automatically when you are in your home service area. Roaming reception: determine if your phone retrieves new messages automatically when you are roaming on another network. Home reception and Roaming reception have the following options: - Automatic: the phone automatically retrieves messages from the server.
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Menu functions - Version: select an available OMA version and maximum size limit for sending or receiving messages. Depending on your service provider, it may not be possible to support the maximum limit 295KB. In this case, try again after changing the setting to 100KB.
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Reject if over: determine the maximum size for incoming e-mails. Your phone will reject e-mails that exceed the specified size. Leave a copy of messages on the server: leave the copies of e-mails in the server after retrieving. • Email account: set up your e-mail account(s) and select the one to be used: You cannot change e-mail account settings while an e-mail is being sent or retrieved.
Menu functions - Include attachments: select this option to receive attachments with e-mails. - Max. Emails retrieved: set the number of headers you will retrieve from the server. - Secure connection: use a secure connections for e-mail service. • Email profile: configure the network settings required to send or receive e-mails.
The Archive box saves network messages indefinitely. Press <Options> and select Save when a text notification appears to save to the Archive box. • Receive: enable or disable the reception of broadcast messages. • Channel: specify the channels from which you receive broadcast messages.
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Menu functions • Send via: send the file via MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth. • Set as: set the file as your wallpaper or as a caller ID image for a Phonebook entry. • Edit: edit the image using the Image editor if it is a photo taken by the camera on the phone.
3. Access a photo in the Photos folder. • Depending on the video’s system, the image vibrates or in some other may be less than optimal. • Depending on the video quality, some video files may not display. • You cannot use the Bluetooth A/V headset and the zooming feature in TV Out mode.
Menu functions 2. Select a file. The MP3 player opens. Sounds (Menu 6.4) This menu displays the voice memos you have recorded, and sound files you have downloaded, received in messages, or imported from your computer. Playing a sound clip 1.
Other files (Menu 6.5) Use this menu to view various document files and files stored in the phone’s memory without corruption. Available file formats are Microsoft Word, Adobe PDF, Plain text, and so on. Viewing a file 1. Select a file folder. 2.
Menu functions Using document options While viewing a document, press <Options> to access the following options: • Normal screen view/Full screen view: change the display of the file viewer. • Zoom: zoom in or out. • Fit to: fit the document to the page size, screen width, or screen height.
Calendar (Menu 7) The Calendar feature enables you to keep track of your schedule. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Calendar. Month view (Menu 7.1) Use this menu to keep track of your monthly schedule. Consulting the calendar When you access the Month view menu, the calendar in Month view appears with today’s date indicated by a...
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Menu functions • Start date and Start time: enter the starting date and time for the event. • AM/PM: select AM or PM in 12-hour time format. • End date and End time: enter the ending date and time for the event. •...
3. Enter information or change the settings: • To do: enter information about the task. • Start date: enter the starting date. • Due date: enter the ending date. • Priority: select a priority level. 4. Press <Save> to save the event. Viewing an event Once you have scheduled events, the event icons and the number of events for a specific day appears at the...
Menu functions Day view (Menu 7.3) You can view events for the selected date. For an anniversary, you can view the remaining dates for the anniversary on the event list. Select an event to view its details. The following icons will be displayed according to the event’s type and status: •...
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• Press < > to use the camera options. See the next section. • Use the keypad to change the camera settings or switch to other modes. 4. Press [ ] to take a photo. The photo is saved in the Photos folder.
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Menu functions - Metering exposure: select a method to determine the exposure of an image, based on a specific area of the image. - White balance: adjust the colour balance of the photo. You can make your photo appear warmer or cooler.
Function Selects a decorative frame. Sets the timer. Goes to the Photos folder. Determines the use of the flash. Changes the preview mode. Changes the white balance settings. Using photo options After saving a photo, press <Options> to access the following options: •...
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Menu functions To pause or resume, press [ 4. Press the right soft key. The video is saved in the Videos folder. 5. To play back the video clip use video options delete the video return to Record mode Using camera options in Record mode In Record mode, press <...
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Default name: change the default prefix of the video name. • Camcorder short cuts: 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: Function Volume Up...
Menu functions • Rename: change the name of the file. • Go to videos: access to the Videos folder. • Share for Bluetooth: share the file with other Bluetooth devices or hide the file so that other Bluetooth devices cannot access it. •...
• Week start day: set which day of the week the calendar starts with. • Auto update: select to apply daylight savings time to the current time, if Set daylight saving time in Home zone is selected. Phone settings (Menu 9.2) Many different features of your phone’s system can be customised to suit your preferences.
Menu functions Volume key (Menu 9.2.5) Use this menu to set whether the phone mutes the call ringer or rejects a call if you press and hold [Volume] when a call comes in. USB settings (Menu 9.2.6) Use this menu to select a USB mode. •...
• Text colour: select a font colour. Skin (Menu 9.3.4) You can select a skin colour pattern for Menu mode. LCD brightness (Menu 9.3.5) You can adjust the brightness of the display for varying lighting conditions. Backlight (Menu 9.3.6) You can select the length of time the backlight stays on or the length of time the display stays on in Dim mode, in which the backlight is off.
Menu functions Keypad tone (Menu 9.4.2) Use this menu to select the tone that the phone sounds when you press a key. You can adjust the keypad tone volume using [Volume] in Idle mode. Message tone (Menu 9.4.3) Use this menu to set up the ringer for incoming SMS messages, MMS messages, e-mails, and CB messages individually.
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Call diverting (Menu 9.5.1) This network service reroutes incoming calls to a phone number that you specify. 1. Select a call diverting option: • Divert always: divert calls. • Busy: divert calls when you are on another call. • No reply: divert calls when you do not answer the phone.
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Menu functions 3. Press <Activate>. To deactivate call barring, press <Deactivate>. 4. Enter the call barring password supplied by your service provider and press <OK>. Call waiting (Menu 9.5.3) This network service informs you when someone is trying to reach you while you are on another call. 1.
Your phone can handle any of the following types of networks: Combined GSM 900/1800, Combined GSM 850/1900, and GSM 850/900/1800/1900. The country where you purchased your phone determines the default band that it uses. When you travel abroad, you must remember to change to an appropriate band.
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Menu functions • Bluetooth services: display available Bluetooth services. Searching for and pairing with a Bluetooth device 1. From the Bluetooth setting options, select My devices. 2. Select Search new device. After searching, a list of devices to which you can connect displays.
• Authorize device/Unauthorize device: determine if the phone asks you to permit connection when other devices try to connect to your phone. • Delete: delete the selected device or all devices. Sending data via Bluetooth 1. Activate the Bluetooth feature. 2.
Menu functions Phone lock (Menu 9.7.3) The Phone lock feature locks the phone from unauthorised use. When this feature is enabled, you must enter a 4- to 8-digit phone password each time the phone is switched on. The password is preset to 00000000. To change the password, use the Change password menu.
Reset settings (Menu 9.9) Use this menu to reset the phone settings, display settings, and sound settings individually. 1. Press [ ] to check the setting categories to be reset. 2. Press <Reset> to reset the marked items and then <Yes>. 3.
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Solve problems “Enter PUK” • The PIN code has been entered incorrectly three times in succession, and the phone is now blocked. Enter the PUK supplied by your service provider. “No Service,” “Network Failure,” or “Not Done” displays • The network connection has been lost. You may be in a weak signal area.
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.
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 connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.
• Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of your battery: it may require cooling or warming first. • Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places because the capacity and lifetime of the battery will be reduced. Try to keep the battery at room temperature. A phone with a hot or cold battery may not work temporarily, even when the battery is fully charged.
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 pacemaker to avoid potential...
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 cold areas. When the phone warms up to its normal operating temperature, moisture can form inside the phone, which may damage the phone’s electronic circuit boards. • Do not drop, knock, or shake the phone. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards.