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Samsung Telecommunications America
1130 East Arapaho Road
Richardson, TX 75081

User Guide

Telephone: 1-800-SAMSUNG
Tech Support: 1-888-987-HELP (4357)
www.samsungusa.com/wireless
GH68-03235A Rev.1.0

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Samsung Telecommunications America 1130 East Arapaho Road Richardson, TX 75081 User Guide Telephone: 1-800-SAMSUNG Tech Support: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) www.samsungusa.com/wireless GH68-03235A Rev.1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    * Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider. * Licensed under U.S patent no.4,558,302 and foreign counterparts. Contents Important Safety Precautions ... 7 Unpacking ... 9 Your Phone ...
  • Page 3 Putting a Call on Hold... 49 Switching the Microphone Off (Mute)... 50 Muting/Sending Key Tones... 51 Searching for a Number in the Phonebook... 51 Using the SMS Service ... 52 Answering a Second Call... 52 Making a Multiparty Call ... 53 Using the Menus...
  • Page 4 PUK ... 119 PIN2 ... 120 PUK2 ... 120 Health and Safety Information ... 121 Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals ... 121 Precautions When Using Batteries ... 124 Road Safety ... 126 Operating Environment ... 128 Potentially Explosive Atmospheres ... 130 Emergency Calls...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Precautions

    Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Switching Off When Refueling Do not use the phone at a refueling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals. Switching Off in Aircraft Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them in aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.

  • Page 6: Unpacking

    Important Safety Precautions Radio Frequency Exposure The design of this phone complies with FCC (of the U.S. Government) requirements relating to radio frequency (RF) exposure. To maintain compliance with these requirements, use only Samsung- supplied or approved accessories. Use of non- approved accessories may violate the requirements.

  • Page 7: Your Phone

    Your Phone Description In menu mode, scroll through the menu options and Phonebook memory. In idle mode, allow you to access your favourite menu options directly; for more information on shortcuts, see page 97. In menu mode, return to the previous menu level and select the current menu respectively.

  • Page 8: Display

    In menu mode, selects a menu function or stores information that you have entered (such as a name) in the phone or SIM memory. Ends a call. Also switches the phone on and off when held down.

  • Page 9: External Display

    The display is illuminated by a backlight. When you press any key or open the folder, the backlight illuminates. It turns off if no key is pressed within a given period of time, depending on the Back Light menu option ( Menu 6.7.2 ).

  • Page 10: Service Light

    Your Phone Service Light The service light is below the external display on the folder cover. It flashes when services are available on the phone. To activate or deactivate use of the service light, set the Service Light menu option ( Menu 6.7.4 );...

  • Page 11: Charging A Battery

    Getting Started 3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card holder so that the holder locks the card in position. Make sure that the notched corner is top left and the gold contacts of the card face into the phone.

  • Page 12: Switching The Phone On/Off

    OK soft key. The phone password is factory set to “00000000.” For further details, see page 118. 4. If the phone asks for a PIN, enter the PIN and press the OK soft key. For further details, see page 119.

  • Page 13: Using The Holster

    The supplied holster allows you to conveniently carry your phone with you. To attach the phone to the holster: 1. Insert the phone into the slot of the holster and press the top of the phone down until it locks into place.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Volume

    Making a Call from the Phonebook You can store frequently dialed phone numbers with a name in the SIM card or the phone memory, using the Phonebook. You then simply select the required name to recall the associated number. For further details on the Phonebook features, refer to page 34.

  • Page 15: Answering A Call

    Note : You can answer a call while using the Phonebook or menu features. Viewing Missed Calls If you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who called you, provided that this service is available, so that you can call the person back, if necessary.

  • Page 16: Quickly Switching To Silent Mode

    You can press the key at any time to exit the Missed Call feature. Note : You can access the Missed Call feature at any time by selecting the Missed Calls menu option ( Menu 3.1 ); for further details, see page 78.

  • Page 17: Selecting Functions And Options

    Selecting Functions and Options Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customize your phone. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via the two soft keys marked and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function.

  • Page 18: Example: Setting The Display Language

    Selecting Functions and Options Example: Setting the Display Language 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Menu soft key to access the menus. Service Provider 07:30 AM Wed Jul 31 Menu Ph.Book 2. Scroll through the menus until you reach the Phone Settings menu, by pressing the key.

  • Page 19: Phonebook

    In addition, you can store up to 500 numbers in the phone memory. The SIM card and phone memories, although physically separate, are used as if they were a single entity, which is called the Phonebook. Storing a Number with a Name There are two ways to store a number: •...

  • Page 20: Using Phonebook Entry Options

    The following options are available: Paste : allows you to paste the selected number into normal dialing mode. Use this option to dial a number similar to one in the Phonebook, a different extension in the same office, for example.

  • Page 21: Searching For A Number In The Phonebook

    Searching for a Number in the Phonebook After storing numbers in the Phonebook, you can search for them in two ways; by name and by caller group. Searching for a Number by Name 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Ph.Book soft key.

  • Page 22: Editing A Caller Group

    5. Select each option and change the settings, as required. The following options are available: • Call ring tone : allows you to select the ring tone to be used when you receive a voice call from a person in the group.

  • Page 23: Checking The Memory Status

    Phonebook • Erase All : allows you to clear the settings for all keys so that no numbers are assigned to any of the keys. • Number : allows you to view the number assigned to the key. 7. When you have finished, press the key.

  • Page 24: Changing The Text Input Mode

    Entering Text Changing the Text Input Mode When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator on the display. Example: When you create a text message Text input mode...

  • Page 25: Using The Upper/Lower-Case Character Mode

    - And so on 2. Select the other letters in the same way. Note : The cursor moves to the right when you press a different key. When entering the same letter twice or a different letter on the same key, just...

  • Page 26: Using The Symbol Mode

    The Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols in a text message. Use the navigation keys to scroll to the desired symbol and then press OK soft key to insert the highlighted symbol into your message. Using the Number Mode The Number mode enables you to enter numbers in a text message (a telephone number for example).

  • Page 27: Options During A Call

    You can reactivate the call whenever you want, by pressing the Unhold soft key. To make a call while you have a call in progress: 1. Key in the phone number that you wish to dial or look it up in the Phonebook. 2. Press the key to dial the second call.

  • Page 28: Switching The Microphone Off (Mute)

    The other party can hear you again. Options During a Call Muting/Sending Key Tones These options allow you to turn the key tones off or on. If the Mute keys option is selected, your phone does not transmit the key tones. It allows you to press keys without hearing annoying key tones during a call.

  • Page 29: Using The Sms Service

    Call Waiting menu option ( Menu 8.2 ) to Activate (see page 109). You will be notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone. To answer a call while you have a call in progress: 1.

  • Page 30: Using The Menus

    The menus and sub-menus can be accessed by scrolling with the navigation keys or by using the shortcuts. Accessing Menu Functions by Scrolling 1. In idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access menu mode. 2. Scroll with the keys to reach the required main menu, Phone Settings for example.

  • Page 31: Accessing Menu Functions By Using Shortcuts

    The following illustration shows the menu structure available and indicates the: • number assigned to each option • page on which you can find a description of each feature Note : If you use a SIM AT card that provides...
  • Page 32 7.1 Calendar 7.2 To Do List 7.3 Time & Date 7.3.1 Set Time 7.3.2 Set Date 7.3.3 World Time 7.3.4 Time Format 7.4 Alarm 7.5 Calculator 7.6 Currency Exchange * Shown only if supported by your SIM card. Using the Menus...

  • Page 33: Text Messages

    (Menu 1.1) This message box is used to store the messages that you have received. When you enter this menu, the list of messages in the box displays with the senders’ phone numbers or names, if available in your Phonebook.

  • Page 34: Outbox (Menu 1.2)

    Send : allows you to resend the message. For further information on how to send a message, see page 64. Reply : allows you to reply to the sender by sending a text message. You can also change the SMS center number, if required.

  • Page 35: Write New (Menu 1.3)

    • Send Only : allows you to send the message. The message will be deleted after sending. • Save and Send : allows you to save a copy of the message into the specified memory and then send the message to the destination. You can read the message in your Outbox •...

  • Page 36: Templates (Menu 1.4)

    When the message template you want to edit highlights, press the Options soft key. Edit : allows you to write a new message or edit the selected message. Note : For further information on how to enter characters, refer to page 43.

  • Page 37: My Objects (Menu 1.6)

    Three categories of items are available: • My EMS Melody • My EMS Picture • My EMS Animation You can delete all of the items using the Delete All option ( Menu 1.6.4 ). Memory Status (Menu 1.7) This menu shows how many messages are currently stored in the SIM, phone and CB memories.

  • Page 38: Broadcast (Menu 1.9)

    (a check mark is displayed in front of each channel selected). Add Channel: used to enter the ID and title for a new channel. Delete: used to remove a channel from the list. Edit: used to change the ID and title of an existing channel.

  • Page 39: Picture Messages

    Message options by pressing the Options soft key. If you are viewing a new message, the options are the same as when you view a message as soon as you receive it. See the previous section. When you are reviewing a message, the following options are available: Delete : deletes the message.

  • Page 40: Outbox (Menu 2.2)

    My Photos folder ( Menu 4.3 ) and other images are in the Pictures folder in the Download menu ( Menu 9.3 ) Save Sound : allows you to save a sound from the message into the Sounds folder in the Download menu ( Menu 9.3 ).

  • Page 41: Delete All (Menu 2.4)

    Options soft key. The following options are available: • Edit : allows you to change text or replace the image with another. • Delete : deletes the item from your message. • Send : allows you to send the message.

  • Page 42: Call Records

    In this menu, you can view the: • missed, incoming or outgoing calls • length of time of the call you made or received Note : You can access all of the numbers in the three types of call records by pressing the idle mode.

  • Page 43: Camera

    The camera produces JPG pictures. Take and Send (Menu 4.1) This menu allows you to take a picture to send the photo as a picture message to other destinations. Taking a Picture to Send a Message 1. Accessing this menu turns on the camera at the top left of the phone.

  • Page 44: New Photo (Menu 4.2)

    In this menu, you can take a picture and save it. Accessing this menu turns on the camera at the top left of the phone. Follow steps 2 to 5 in “Taking a Picture to Send a Message” on page 81. My Photos (Menu 4.3)

  • Page 45: Sound Settings

    This option allows you to select the required ring melody. You can choose between many different melodies. Each time you select a melody, it is played for a few seconds. If you have downloaded any sounds from the Internet or EasyGPRS program or received any ring tone messages, you can view the list in this menu.

  • Page 46: Message Tone (Menu 5.5)

    Vibration : the phone vibrates. Single Beep : the phone beeps once. SMS Tone x : the phone uses an SMS tone. You are provided with several SMS tones. SMS-CB Tone This option allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new cell broadcast (CB) message has been received.

  • Page 47: Phone Settings

    You have various preset images available. If you set a photo as your wallpaper in the My Photos menu option ( Menu 4.3 ), you can see it by the name of My icon.icn. 2. Press the Select soft key when the desired image highlights.

  • Page 48: Greeting Message (Menu 6.3)

    SIM card • Edit the name and number This function is a memory aid, which you can use to check your own phone number if you need to do. Any changes made here do not in any way affect the actual subscriber number on your SIM card.

  • Page 49: Change Pin

    Enable : you can only call phone numbers stored in the Phonebook. You must enter your PIN2. Note : Not all SIM cards have a PIN2. If your SIM card does not, this menu option is not displayed. To change your PIN2, refer to the Change PIN2 menu option ( Menu 6.6.6 ) below.

  • Page 50: Display Settings (Menu 6.7)

    Enable : the backlight is used only during the specified period of time. Set the time when the keys or phone will turn on the light and turn it off, using the appropriate number keys. Service Light This option allows you to select whether or not the service light on the folder cover is used or in which color it flashes.

  • Page 51: Extra Settings (Menu 6.8)

    To assign a shortcut to a key: 1. Select the key to be used as a shortcut key by 2. Select the menu option to be assigned to the 3. Press the Select soft key to save the selection.

  • Page 52: Organizer

    • view the calendar and organize your schedule • define a list of things to do • set the current date and time • set the alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time (to remind you of an appointment for example) •...

  • Page 53: To Do List (Menu 7.2)

    Once you have finished editing the memo, press the OK soft key. The following options are then available when you press the Options soft key. Alarm : allows you to set the alarm to ring on the chosen day. Erase : allows you to delete the memo.

  • Page 54: Time & Date (Menu 7.3)

    Note : Before setting the time, you must specify your time zone, in the World Time menu option ( Menu 7.3.3 ). Set Date : allows you to enter the day, month and year. World Time : allows you to check the current time...

  • Page 55: Alarm (Menu 7.4)

    Notes : • To erase any mistakes or clear the display, press the key. • To include a decimal point or a bracket, press the left soft key until the required symbol is displayed. 5. To calculate the result, press the Organizer key.

  • Page 56: Currency Exchange (Menu 7.6)

    Forward Always : all calls are forwarded. Busy : calls are forwarded if you are already making another call. No Reply : calls are forwarded if you do not answer the phone. Unreachable : calls are forwarded if you are not in an area covered by your service provider.

  • Page 57: Call Waiting (Menu 8.2)

    Go to Step 4. deactivate call Remove soft key. forwarding 4. Enter the number to which the calls are to be forwarded and press OK . To enter an international code, press the key until the + sign is displayed.

  • Page 58: Network Selection (Menu 8.3)

    The Network Selection feature enables you to automatically or manually select the network used when roaming (outside your home area). Note : You can select a network other than your home network only if it has a valid roaming agreement with your home network.

  • Page 59: Band Selection (Menu 8.5)

    Network Services Band Selection (Menu 8.5) For the phone to make and receive phone calls, it must register with one of the available networks. Your phone can handle any of the following types of network: • Combined GSM 900/1800 • GSM 1900 The country where you purchased your phone determines the default band that it uses.

  • Page 60: Solving Problems

    You must enter the phone’s password before you can use the phone. Enter PIN • You are using your phone for the first time. You must enter the Personal Identification Number supplied with the SIM card. • The PIN Check feature is enabled. Every time the phone is switched on, the PIN has to be entered.

  • Page 61: Phonebook Entry

    Solving Problems “No service,” “Network failure” or “Not done” is displayed • The network connection was lost. You may be in a weak signal area (in a tunnel or surrounded by buildings). Move and try again. • You are trying to access an option for which you have not taken out a subscription with your service provider.

  • Page 62: Access Codes

    PIN page 92 ( Menu 6.6.2 ). The 8-digit PUK ( P IN U nblocking K ey) is required to change a disabled PIN. The PUK may be supplied with the SIM card. If not, or you have lost it, contact your service provider.

  • Page 63: Health And Safety Information

    To change the PIN2, refer to page 93 ( Menu 6.6.6 ). PUK2 The 8-digit PUK2 ( P IN U nblocking K ey 2 ), supplied with some SIM cards, is required to change a disabled PIN2. If you lose the code, contact your service provider.
  • Page 64 This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output of the phone.

  • Page 65: Precautions When Using Batteries

    Health and Safety Information • Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a car in summer or winter conditions, as you will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery.

  • Page 66: Road Safety

    Try to plan calls when your car will be stationary. If you need to make a call while moving, dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue.

  • Page 67: Operating Environment

    Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger. When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, read its user’s guide for detailed...

  • Page 68: Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

    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 refueling point (service station). Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the...

  • Page 69: Other Important Safety Information

    • Keep the phone dry. Precipitation, humidity and liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits. • Do not touch the phone with wet hands while it is charging. Doing so may give you an electric shock or damage the phone.

  • Page 70: Acknowledging Special Precautions And The Fcc And Industry Canada Notice

    • Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device’s moving parts and prevent proper operation. • Do not put the phone in or on heating devices, such as a microwave oven, a stove or a radiator. The phone may explode when overheated.

  • Page 71: Standard Limited Warranty

    SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
  • Page 72 (90) days. All other repaired/replaced Product will be warranted for a period equal to the remainder of the original Limited Warranty on the original Product or for 90 days, whichever is longer.

  • Page 73: Glossary

    PIN (Personal Identification Number) Security code that protects the phone/SIM against unauthorized use. The PIN is supplied by the service provider with the SIM card. It may be a four to eight-digit number and can be changed, as required. Glossary...
  • Page 74 (network and memory information, as well as the subscriber’s personal data). The SIM card fits into a small slot on the back of the phone and is protected by the battery. SMS (Short Message Service)

  • Page 75: Index

    • 11 location • 10 Index shortcut • 97 Language (6.5) • 91 Last number, redial • 24 Length of calls • 79 , 87 Letters changing mode • 44 entering • 43 Light backlight • 15 , 94 service •...
  • Page 76 • 36 Sending searching/dialing • 38 key tones • 51 speed-dialing • 41 messages • 64 Service light • 16 , 95 Setting • 34 Shortcut (6.9) • 97 Silent mode • 30 SIM card SIM Lock (6.6.5) • 93 Soft keys •...
  • Page 77 Index...

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