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Samsung GH68-05976A User Manual

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Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-05976A
World Wide Web
English. 10/2004. Rev 1.0
http://www.samsungmobile.com

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  • Page 1 * Some of the contents of this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider. Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-05976A World Wide Web English. 10/2004. Rev 1.0 http://www.samsungmobile.com...
  • Page 2 GPRS TELEPHONE SGH-P710...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Important safety precautions... 7 Unpacking ... 9 Your phone... 10 Phone layout ... 10 Display ... 13 Display layout ... 13 Service light... 16 Camera ... 16 Getting started ... 17 Installing the SIM card ... 17 Charging the battery ... 19 Switching the phone on or off...
  • Page 4 Contents Entering text ... 44 Changing the text input mode ... 45 Using T9 mode ... 46 Using Alphabet mode ... 48 Using Number mode... 49 Using Symbol mode ... 49 Options during a call ... 50 Putting a call on hold... 50 Switching the microphone off (Mute) ...
  • Page 5 Camera... 93 Take and send (Menu 3.1) My photos (Menu 3.2) Video recorder (Menu 3.3) Memory status (Menu 3.4) Sound settings ... 102 Ring tone (Menu 4.1) Ring volume (Menu 4.2) Alert type (Menu 4.3) Keypad tone (Menu 4.4) Message tone (Menu 4.5) Folder tone (Menu 4.6)
  • Page 6 Contents Network services... 134 Call diverting (Menu 7.1) Call barring (Menu 7.2) Call waiting (Menu 7.3) Network selection Caller ID (Menu 7.5) Closed user group (CUG) Band selection (Menu 7.7) Funbox ... 142 WAP browser (Menu 8.1) Games (Menu 8.2) Sounds (Menu 8.3) Images...

  • Page 7: Important Safety Precautions

    Important safety precautions Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. Road safety at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Switching off when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.

  • Page 8: Emergency Call

    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 unauthorized accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous. Qualified service Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.

  • Page 9: Unpacking

    Note: The items supplied with your phone and available accessories may be different, depending on your country or service provider. You can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local Samsung dealer: • Standard/extended batteries • Headset • Travel adapter • PC data link kit Travel adapter User’s manual...

  • Page 10: Your Phone

    Your phone Phone layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Camera key Headset jack Soft key (left) Dial/menu confirmation key Volume/menu browse keys Alphanumeric keys IrDA port External display Earpiece Display Camera Navigation (Up/ Down/Right/Left) Soft key (right) WAP Browser Power on/off / menu exit key...

  • Page 11: Key Description

    Your phone Key(s) Description In Menu mode, scroll through the menu options and Phone book. In Idle mode, allow you to access your favorite menu options directly. For further details about shortcuts, see page 119. In Menu mode, the Left key returns to the previous menu level and the Right key selects the current menu.
  • Page 12 Your phone Key(s) Description (continued) Makes or answers a call. In Idle mode, recalls the last number you dialed or received when held down. Deletes characters from the display. In Menu mode, returns to the previous menu level. Ends a call. Also switches on and off the phone when held down.

  • Page 13: Display

    Display Display layout The display has three areas: Menu Phonebook Area Description First line Displays various icons. See page 14. Middle lines Displays messages, instructions and any information that you enter, such as the number you are dialling. Last line Shows the current functions assigned to the two soft keys.

  • Page 14: Icon Description

    Display Icons Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when you are out of your service area. When it displays, you cannot make or receive a call.

  • Page 15: External Display

    Icon Description Appears when Mute mode is active. Shows the level of your battery. The more bars you see, the more power you have remaining. Backlight The backlight illuminates the display and the keypad. When you press any key or open the phone, the backlight turns on and remains on for a given period of time, depending on your setting in the Back light menu (Menu 5.2.3).

  • Page 16: Service Light

    Display Service light The service light is on the top right corner of the phone. It flashes when services are available on the phone. To activate or deactivate the service light, set the Service light menu (Menu 5.2.4). See page 112 for further details.

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Getting started Installing the SIM card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional services available and so on. Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting or removing the card.
  • Page 18 Getting started 3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket, as shown, so that it locks the card into position. Make sure the gold contacts of the card face into the phone. Note: When you need to remove the SIM card, slide it upwards, as shown, and take it out of the socket 4.

  • Page 19: Charging The Battery

    Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A travel adapter comes with your phone for charging the battery. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. The travel adapter allows you to use the phone while the battery is charging, but this causes the phone to charge more slowly.

  • Page 20: Low Battery Indicator

    Getting started 1. With the battery in position on the phone, plug the connector of the travel adapter into the jack at the bottom of the phone. 2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. 3. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the phone by pressing the buttons on both sides of the connector and pulling out the connector.

  • Page 21: Switching The Phone On Or Off

    Switching the phone on or off 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold the switches on. 3. If the phone asks you to enter a password, enter the password and press the OK soft key. The phone password is preset to “00000000” at the factory.

  • Page 22: Call Functions

    Call functions Making a call When the idle screen displays, enter the area code and phone number, and then the Note: When you activate the Auto redial option in the Extra settings menu (Menu 5.7), the phone automatically redials up to ten times if the person does not answer the call or is already on the phone.

  • Page 23: Ending A Call

    Ending a call When you want to end your call, briefly press the key. Redialling the last number The phone stores the numbers you’ve dialed, received or missed if the caller is identified. See “Call records” on page 88 for further details. To recall any of these numbers: 1.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Volume

    Call functions Making a call from phone book You can store phone numbers that you use regularly in the SIM card or in the phone’s memory, which are collectively called Phone book. Once you have stored numbers in Phone book, you can dial a number by pressing a few keys or assign your most frequently-used numbers to number keys using the Speed dial feature.

  • Page 25: Answering A Call

    Answering a call When somebody calls you, the phone rings and displays the incoming call image. When the caller can be identified, the caller’s phone number, or name if stored in your Phone book, displays. 1. If necessary, open the phone. Press the or the Accept soft key to answer the incoming call.

  • Page 26: Viewing Missed Calls

    Call functions Viewing missed calls When you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who called you so that you can call the person back. The number of calls you missed displays on the idle screen immediately after a call is missed.

  • Page 27: Deleting A Missed Call

    1. Press the Options soft key. 2. Press the Up or Down key to highlight the Edit option. 3. Press the Select soft key. 4. Change the number. call the number store the number Deleting a missed call 1. Press the Options soft key. 2.

  • Page 28: Quickly Switching To Silent Mode

    Call functions Quickly switching to silent mode Silent mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from ringing, in a theatre for example. In Idle mode, press and hold the “Silent mode” message and the Vibration icon ( display.

  • Page 29: Selecting Functions And Options

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

  • Page 30: Selecting Options

    Selecting functions and options Selecting options To view the various functions and options available and to select the one you want: 1. Press the appropriate soft key. select the: • function displayed • option highlighted view the next function or highlight the next option on a list move back to the...

  • Page 31: Phone Book

    Phone book You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names in both your SIM card and your phone’s memories. They are physically separate but are used as a single entity, called Phone book. Note: Depending on the manufacture of your SIM card, the maximum number of phone numbers the SIM card can store may differ.
  • Page 32 Phone book 4. Select a memory location, either Phone memory or SIM memory, by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key or key. Note: When you change phones, any numbers stored in your SIM card memory are automatically available with the new phone, whereas any numbers stored in the phone’s memory must be reentered.
  • Page 33 4. Select a memory location, either Phone memory or SIM memory, by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key or key. Note: When you are saving an e-mail address, SIM memory is not available. 5. Enter a name and press the OK soft key. For further details about how to enter characters, see page 44.

  • Page 34: Using Phone Book Entry Options

    Phone book Using phone book entry options While accessing any Phone book entry, press the Options soft key to access the options for the entry. select the highlighted option highlight a different option The following options are available: Paste: allows you to paste the number into the normal dialling mode.
  • Page 35 Phone book the selected number. For details about the Camera feature, see page 93. Select a photo: allows you to select a photo for the number. View: displays the photo assigned to the number. Delete caller ID: cancels the photo caller ID setting for the number.

  • Page 36: Dialling A Number From Phone Book

    Phone book Dialling a number from phone book Once you have stored phone numbers in Phone book, you can dial them easily and quickly by using the location numbers that were assigned to them in Phone book. Dialling a number from the SIM card 1.

  • Page 37: Speed Dialling

    Speed dialling You can assign up to eight phone numbers from Phone book that you use most frequently to the number keys (2 to 9), and then dial them easily whenever you want, simply by pressing and holding the associated number key. Setting up speed-dial entries 1.
  • Page 38 Phone book 6. Once you have assigned a number to the key, you can use the following options by pressing the Options soft key or • Change: allows you to assign a different number to the key. • Delete: allows you to clear the setting so that no number is assigned to the key.

  • Page 39: Searching For And Dialling A Number In Phone Book

    Searching for and dialling a number in phone book After storing numbers in Phone book, 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 displays, press the Phonebook soft key.

  • Page 40: Searching For A Number By Caller Group

    Phone book Searching for a number by caller group 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Phonebook soft key. 2. Scroll to Group search by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key or key. You are asked to enter a group name. 3.

  • Page 41: Editing A Caller Group

    Editing a caller group 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Phonebook soft key. 2. Scroll to Group edit by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key or 3. Scroll through the group list by pressing the Up or Down key.

  • Page 42: Deleting All Of The Phone Book Entries

    Phone book Deleting all of the phone book entries You can delete all of the entries in the selected memory or both memories. 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Phonebook soft key. 2. Scroll to Delete all by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key or 3.

  • Page 43: Checking The Memory Status

    Checking the memory status You can check how many names and numbers are stored in Phone book, in both the SIM card and phone memories. You can also see the capacity of both memories. Press the Up or Down key to view the number of entries you stored and the total number of the entries you can store in the SIM card and phone’s memory.

  • Page 44: Entering Text

    Entering text When using your phone, you will often need to enter text, such as when storing a name in Phone book, creating your personal greeting or scheduling events on your calendar. You can enter alphanumeric characters by using your phone’s keypad.

  • Page 45: Changing The Text Input Mode

    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: Writing a text message Options To select T9 mode Alphabet mode Number mode Symbol mode Write New...

  • Page 46: Using T9 Mode

    Entering text Using T9 mode T9 ia a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes. This text input mode is based on a built-in dictionary. To enter a word in T9 mode: 1.
  • Page 47 To add a new word into the T9 dictionary: 1. After pressing the keys corresponding to the word you want to add, press the 0 or Down key to display the alternative words. 2. When you press the 0 or Down key at the last alternative word, the display shows Add on the bottom line.

  • Page 48: Using Alphabet Mode

    Entering text Using Alphabet mode Use the 1 to 0 keys to enter your text. 1. Press the keys labeled with the letter you want: - Once for the first letter - Twice for the second letter - And so on 2.

  • Page 49: Using Number Mode

    • To insert a space, press the • To shift the case in Alphabet mode, use the key. There are three cases; Capital lock ( Lower case ( • You can move the cursor using the Left and Right keys. To delete letters, press the C key. Press and hold the C key to clear the display.

  • Page 50: Options During A Call

    Options during a call Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. Putting a call on hold You can place the current call on hold whenever you want. You can make another call while you have a call in progress if your network supports this service.

  • Page 51: Switching The Microphone Off (Mute)

    Switching the microphone off (Mute) You can temporarily switch off your phone’s microphone so that the other person on the phone cannot hear you. Example: You wish to say something to another person in the room but do not want the person on the phone to hear you.

  • Page 52: Muting Or Sending Key Tones

    Options during a call Muting or sending key tones These options allow you to turn off or on the key tones. If the Mute keys option is selected, your phone does not transmit the DTMF (Dual Tone Multi- Frequency) tones of the keys, which allows you to press keys without hearing annoying key tones during a call.

  • Page 53: Searching For A Number In Phone Book

    Searching for a number in phone book You can search for a number in Phone book during a call. 1. Press the Options soft key. 2. Press the Down key to highlight the Phone book option. 3. Press the OK soft key. The Phone book entries are listed.

  • Page 54: Call Waiting

    Options during a call Call waiting You can answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if your network supports this service and you have set the Call waiting menu (Menu 7.3) to Activate; see page 137. You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone.
  • Page 55 4. To add a new person to the multi-party call, call the person in the normal way and press the Options soft key. Select the Join option and press the OK soft key. You can add incoming callers by answering the call, pressing the Options soft key, and selecting the Join option.

  • Page 56: Dropping One Participant

    Options during a call Dropping one participant 1. Press the Options soft key and choose the Select one option. Press the OK soft key. The list of call participants appears. 2. Highlight a person from the list by pressing the Up or Down key, and press the Select soft key or the 3.

  • Page 57: Using The Menus

    Using the menus The phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor it to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus. The menus and sub-menus can be accessed by scrolling using the Navigation keys or by using the shortcuts.

  • Page 58: Using Shortcuts

    Using the menus Using shortcuts Menu items, such as menus, sub-menus, and options, can be accessed quickly by using their shortcut numbers. For the main menus, you can access any one of them by pressing the number keys (1 to 9) corresponding to their location on the screen.

  • Page 59: List Of Menu Functions

    List of menu functions The following list shows the menu structure available and indicates the number assigned to each option and the page where you can find a description of each feature. 1. Messages 1.1 Text messages 1.1.1 Write new 1.1.2 Inbox 1.1.3 Outbox 1.1.4 Templates...
  • Page 60 Using the menus 2. Call records 2.1 Missed calls 2.2 Received calls 2.3 Dialled calls 2.4 Delete all 2.5 Call time 2.5.1 Last call time 2.5.2 Total sent 2.5.3 Total received 2.5.4 Reset timers 2.6 Coll cost 2.6.1 Last call cost 2.6.2 Total cost 2.6.3 Max cost 2.6.4 Reset counters...
  • Page 61 4. Sound settings 4.1 Ring tone 4.2 Ring volume 4.3 Alert type 4.4 Keypad tone 4.5 Message tone 4.5.1 SMS tone 4.5.2 SMS-CB tone 4.5.3 MMS tone 4.5.4 Repetition 4.6 Folder tone 4.7 Power on/off 4.8 Extra tones 4.9 Alerts on call 5.
  • Page 62 Using the menus 5. Phone settings 5.6 Security 5.6.1 PIN check 5.6.2 Change PIN 5.6.3 Phone lock 5.6.4 Change password 5.6.5 Privacy 5.6.6 SIM lock 5.6.7 FDN mode 5.6.8 Change PIN2 5.7 Extra settings 5.8 Short cut 5.8.1 Key up 5.8.2 Key down 5.8.3 Key right 5.8.4 Key left...
  • Page 63 6. Organiser 6.5 To do list 6.6 Voice memo 6.6.1 Record 6.6.2 Memo list 6.6.3 Delete all 6.6.4 Memory status 6.7 Currency exchange 6.8 PIM sync 6.8.1 Start sync 6.8.2 View result 6.8.3 Sync settings 7. Network services 7.1 Call diverting 7.1.1 Divert always 7.1.2 Busy 7.1.3 No reply...
  • Page 64 Using the menus 8. Funbox (see page 142) 8.1 WAP browser 8.1.1 Home 8.1.2 Bookmarks 8.1.3 http:// 8.1.4 Settings 8.1.5 Clear cache 8.2 Games 8.3 Sounds 8.4 Images 8.5 Delete all 8.6 Memory status 8.6.1 Games 8.6.2 Sounds & Images 9.

  • Page 65: Messages

    Messages Using the Messages menu, you can use various message features, such as: • short text messages • multimedia messages • WAP push messages • voice mail Text messages Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send and receive short text messages to and from other GSM mobile phones.
  • Page 66 Messages Creating a simple text message 1. Create your message. Note: For further details about entering characters, see page 44. 2. When you finish entering the message, press the Options soft key or options are available: • Send only: allows you to send the message. The message is deleted after sending.
  • Page 67 Creating a message using the options 1. Create a message. 2. Press the Options soft key. 3. Select one of the following options by using the Up and Down keys and pressing the Select soft key or key: • Text formatting: allows you to format the style of the text.
  • Page 68 Messages Inbox (Menu 1.1.2) 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 Phone book. The icons on the left tell you the status of the messages: •...
  • Page 69 Move to SIM: allows you to move the message from the phone’s memory to the SIM card. This option is only available when you select a message stored in the phone’s memory. Select object: allows you to save media objects, such as sounds or images, from the message into your phone.
  • Page 70 Messages Cut address: allows you to extract the destination number and URL, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message text. Move to phone: allows you to move the message from the SIM card to the phone memory. This option is only available when you select a message stored in the SIM card.

  • Page 71: Multimedia Messages (Menu 1.2)

    Multimedia messages This menu allows you to use the Multimedia Message Service. Multimedia Message Service (MMS) is a service providing delivery of personal multimedia messages from phone to phone or from phone to e-mail. In addition to the familiar text content, multimedia messages can contain images, video clips, audio clips, and combinations of these things.
  • Page 72 Messages 2. When Add here highlights, press the Options soft key and add the message contents using one of the following options: • Add text: enter the message text and press the OK soft key. • Add my photo: allows you to add a photo you took using the camera on your phone.
  • Page 73 • Settings: allows you to change the message settings. For details about setting options, see page 83. After changing the settings, you need to press the back to the options screen. • Add destination: allows you to enter destination numbers or addresses. See steps 6 to 10 starting from page 74.
  • Page 74 Messages • Delete: deletes the item from your message. • Duration: allows you to set when and how long text, an image, a sound, or a page displays on the message presentation screen. If the duration you set is shorter than the content duration for a particular page, the content duration is automatically decreased.
  • Page 75 9. When the correct number or address displays, press the OK soft key. 10.To add a destination, press the Select soft key key when Add destination highlights. Repeat from step 7. If you want to edit the destinations, select one and press the Select soft key or change or delete it.
  • Page 76 Messages 3. Press the Options soft key to use the following options: • Retrieve: retrieves the message from the MMS server. • Delete: deletes the message. • More properties: shows you detailed information about the message. 4. To read the message, press the Select soft key when Retrieve is highlighted.
  • Page 77 2. Press the OK soft key to go to the message view screen. Or, the display automatically switches to the screen after a few seconds. 3. To scroll through the message, press the Up or Down key. If the message has more than one page, you can scroll through the pages by using the Left and Right keys.
  • Page 78 Messages Properties: shows you information about the message, such as the message status, subject, sender’s address or phone number, message size, transaction ID, MMS version, and time and date when the message was received. Outbox (Menu 1.2.3) When you access this menu, the list of the multimedia messages you sent or saved displays.
  • Page 79 While viewing a message, you can choose the following options by pressing the Options soft key: Delete: deletes the message. Cut address: allows you to extract the destination numbers or e-mail addresses and URL, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message text.

  • Page 80: Push Messages (Menu 1.3)

    Messages 3. Press the OK soft key to use the following options, or the display automatically shows the options after a specified time: • Edit message: allows you to send a message using the template. For further details about how to send a message, see page 71. •...

  • Page 81: Delete All (Menu 1.4)

    Delete all (Menu 1.4) This menu allows you to delete all of the messages in each message box. You can also delete all of your messages at one time. 1. Select a message type and press the Select soft key. or key.

  • Page 82: Voice Mail (Menu 1.5)

    Messages Voice mail This menu allows you to access your voice mailbox, if your network supports this service. The following options are available: Connect to voice server: before using the Voice Mail feature, you must enter the voice server number obtained from your service provider. You can then select this option and press the OK soft key to listen to your messages.

  • Page 83: Settings (Menu 1.7)

    Settings (Menu 1.7) This menu allows you to configure various settings for using the Message feature. Text messages In this menu, you can set up default SMS/EMS information. A setting group is a collection of settings required to send messages. The number of setting groups available depends on the capacity of your SIM card.
  • Page 84 Messages Common settings: The following options are available: Reply path: allows the recipient of your message to send you a reply through your message center, if your network supports this service. Delivery reports: allows you to activate or deactivate the report function. When this function is activated, the network informs you whether or not your message has been delivered.
  • Page 85 Messages Auto download: you can set whether or not your phone retrieves new incoming messages from the MMS server without notifications. On: the phone automatically retrieves new messages from the server. As soon as you receive a message you can use more options while you are reading.
  • Page 86 Messages Notes: • The last profile you accessed is automatically activated for sending messages. • If you change the MMS settings without first checking with your service provider, the MMS feature may not work properly. • The availability of the setting options may vary, depending on your country.

  • Page 87: Broadcast (Menu 1.8)

    Messages Broadcast (Menu 1.8) This network service allows you to receive text messages on various topics, such as the weather or traffic. Cell Broadcast (CB) messages display as soon as they are received, provided that: • the phone is in Idle mode. •...

  • Page 88: Call Records

    Call records In this menu, you can view the: • calls you missed, received, or dialed. • length of your calls. Notes: • You can access the numbers in the three types of call records by pressing the • The number of call records the phone can store may be different, depending on your SIM card.

  • Page 89: Received Calls (Menu 2.2)

    Received calls This menu lets you view the most recent 20 numbers of the calls you received. The number or name, if available, displays together with the time and date when the call was received. By pressing the Options soft key, you can: •...

  • Page 90: Delete All (Menu 2.4)

    Call records Delete all (Menu 2.4) This menu allows you to delete all of the records in each call record. You can also delete all of your call records at one time. select a call record to clear place a check mark remove a check mark delete the marked records...

  • Page 91: Call Time (Menu 2.5)

    Call time (Menu 2.5) This menu lets you view the timers for calls you made and received. Note: The actual time invoiced for calls by your service provider may vary, depending on network features, rounding-off for billing purposes and so on. The following options are available: Last call time: length of the last call.

  • Page 92: Call Cost (Menu 2.6)

    Call records Call cost (Menu 2.6) This netword feature lets you view the cost of calls. This menu may not be available depending on your SIM card. The following options are available: Last call cost: cost of the last call you made. Total cost: total cost of all calls you made since the cost counter was last reset.

  • Page 93: Camera

    Camera Using the camera module embedded in your phone, you can take photos of people or events while on the move. Additionally, you can send photos to other people in a multimedia message or set one as a wallpaper for the idle screen or a caller ID image for a Phone book entry.
  • Page 94 Camera 2. Adjust the image by rotating the camera module and aiming it at the subject. • Use the Left or Right key to adjust the brightness of the image. • Use the Up or Down key to zoom in or out. •...
  • Page 95 use the photo options return to Capture mode Preview soft key or C return to Idle mode When you press the Options soft key after saving a photo, the following options are available: Send by MMS: allows you to send the photo using a multimedia message.

  • Page 96: Key Function

    Camera Using the number keys in capture mode You can use the number keys to customise your camera settings when you are in Capture mode. Function switches to Record mode. See page 99. changes the image size. selects the image quality. selects the multi shot mode.
  • Page 97 The following options are available: Effects: allows you to change the color tone or apply special effects to the photo. Frames: allows you to use a decorated frame. Select a frame from the list. Press the View soft key to check the selected frame and the Select soft key to use it.

  • Page 98: My Photos (Menu 3.2)

    Camera My photos (Menu 3.2) This menu allows you to review your photos. When you access this menu, your phone displays the photos in Thumbnail mode. Use the Navigation keys to scroll through the photos. To view the photos on the full screen, press the key.

  • Page 99: Video Recorder (Menu 3.3)

    Video recorder You can record a video that is currently displayed on the camera screen and save it as a MPEG file. You can also view the sample file stored in your phone. Record (Menu 3.3.1) You can record videos. 1.
  • Page 100 Camera Files (Menu 3.3.2) When you access this menu, the video file list displays. To play a video: 1. Select the video you want to view using the Up and Down keys. 2. To play the video file, press the When you want to use options, press the Options soft key.

  • Page 101: Memory Status (Menu 3.4)

    Camera Delete all: allows you to delete all of your video files stored in the phone. The protected videos are not deleted. Rename: allows you to change the file name. Resize video: allows you to change the image quality and size of the video. View properties: allows you to view information of the video, such as the file name, time and date the video was saved, video size, image quality,...

  • Page 102: Sound Settings

    Sound settings You can use the Sound settings feature to customize various settings, such as the: • ring melody, volume, and type. • sounds made when you press a key, receive a message, open/close the phone, or switch on/off your phone. •...

  • Page 103: Alert Type (Menu 4.3)

    Sound settings Alert type (Menu 4.3) This menu allows you to specify how you are to be informed of incoming calls or the alarm settings. The following options are available: Light only: the service light flashes; the phone neither rings nor vibrates. Melody: the phone rings using the selected ring tone or melody in the Ring tone menu (Menu 4.1);...

  • Page 104: Message Tone (Menu 4.5)

    Sound settings Message tone (Menu 4.5) This menu allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new message has been received. SMS tone (Menu 4.5.1) The following options are available for alerting you to new SMS messages: Off: the phone does not use an SMS tone.

  • Page 105: Folder Tone (Menu 4.6)

    Sound settings MMS tone (Menu 4.5.3) The following options are available for alerting you to new MMS messages: Off: the phone does not use an MMS tone. Light only: the service light flashes. Vibration: the phone vibrates. Single beep: the phone beeps once. MMS tone x: the phone uses one of several MMS tones.

  • Page 106: Extra Tones (Menu 4.8)

    Sound settings Extra tones You can customize additional tones used for the phone. To turn a given tone Press the The following options are available: Error tone: sets whether or not the phone informs you when you make a mistake. Minute minder: sets whether or not the phone beeps every minute during an outgoing call to keep you informed of the length of your call.

  • Page 107: Phone Settings

    Phone settings Many different features of your phone can be customized to suit your preferences. All of these features are accessed in the Phone settings menu. Infrared activate This feature allows you to send or receive data to or from IrDA-compatible computers or phones through the infrared port.
  • Page 108 Note: For optimal performance, use an optional data link cable. You can purchase one from your local Samsung dealer. With other phone Using the infrared connection, you can send or receive Phone book entries and calendar memos from another compliant phone.
  • Page 109 Press the OK soft key. Press the Options soft key. The following options are available: • Discard: deletes the data. • Save: allows you to save the selected data in your phone’s memory. Select Save and press the Select soft key. To save all of the data: Press the Options soft key.
  • Page 110 Phone settings 5. Press the Save soft key. The entries are saved. Sending your phone book 1. Align the IrDA ports on both phones with each other to establish the IrDA connection. The IrDA port of the other phone must be activated.

  • Page 111: Display Settings (Menu 5.2)

    Display settings In this menu, you can change various settings for the display or backlight. Wallpaper (Menu 5.2.1) This menu allows you to change the background image or the color of the text to be displayed in Idle mode. The following options are available: Wallpaper list: you can select a background image to be displayed on the idle screen.
  • Page 112 Phone settings Menu style (Menu 5.2.2) This menu allows you to select the menu display style. You can choose either Grid style, Bar style, or Page style. Back light (Menu 5.2.3) You can select the length of time the backlight is on. The backlight turns on when you press a key, open the phone or receive a call or message and remains on for the specified length of time.

  • Page 113: Greeting Message (Menu 5.3)

    Phone settings Front LCD display (Menu 5.2.6) This menu allows you to adapt the external display to your preferences. Display type: allows you to change the type of the external display. No display: the display shows only the current time on a digital clock.

  • Page 114: Language (Menu 5.5)

    Phone settings Language You can select a display language. When the language option is set to Automatic, the language is automatically selected according to the language of the SIM card used. Note: Depending on your country, or software version of the phone, the Automatic option may not display.
  • Page 115 Phone settings Change PIN (Menu 5.6.2) This feature allows you to change your current PIN to a new one, provided that the PIN Check feature is enabled. You must enter the current PIN before you can specify a new one. Once you have entered a new PIN, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again.
  • Page 116 Phone settings Change password The Change Password feature allows you to change your current phone password to a new one. You must enter the current password before you can specify a new one. The password is preset to “00000000” at the factory.
  • Page 117 Phone settings SIM lock (Menu 5.6.6) When the SIM Lock feature is enabled, your phone only works with the current SIM. You must enter the SIM lock code to use a different SIM card. Once you have entered the lock code, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again.

  • Page 118: Extra Settings (Menu 5.7)

    Phone settings Extra settings You can turn on or off the automatic redialing or answering features. To turn a feature Press the The following options are available: Auto redial: when this option is checked, the phone makes up to ten attempts to redial a phone number after an unsuccessful call.

  • Page 119: Short Cut (Menu 5.8)

    Short cut (Menu 5.8) The Navigation keys can be used as shortcut keys. In Idle mode, they allow you to access specific menus directly. To assign a shortcut to a key: 1. Select the key to be used as a shortcut key by pressing the Up or Down key, and press the Select soft key or 2.

  • Page 120: Organiser

    Organiser The Organizer feature enables you to: • set an alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time, such as to remind you of an appointment. • view the calendar and organise your schedule. • set the current time and date. •...
  • Page 121 To set an alarm: 1. Choose the type of alarm to be set and press the Select soft key or 2. Enter the time for the alarm to sound. Note: Your phone is preset to use 24-hour format. To change the format, see page 126.

  • Page 122: Calendar (Menu 6.2)

    Organiser Calendar (Menu 6.2) With the Calendar feature, you can: • consult the calendar to check your memos. • write memos to keep track of your schedule. • set an alarm to act as a reminder, if necessary. Consulting the calendar When you select the Calendar menu (Menu 6.2), the calendar displays with today’s date highlighted.

  • Page 123: Writing A Memo

    Writing a memo You can make up to 100 memos. More than one memo can be made for one day. To write or edit a memo on a specific date: 1. Select a date on the calendar, using the Navigation keys. Note: To skip to the previous or next month, press the Volume keys.

  • Page 124: Viewing A Memo

    Organiser Viewing a memo When you select a day for which a memo already exists on the calendar, the latest memo for the day displays. If more than one memo is stored, press the Up or Down key to scroll to the previous or next memo. Press the New soft key to add a new memo for the day.

  • Page 125: Time & Date (Menu 6.3)

    Time & Date This menu allows you to change the current time and date displayed. You can also find out what time it is in another part of the world. The following options are available: Set time: allows you to enter the current time. You can choose the time format in the Time format menu (Menu 6.3.4).

  • Page 126: Calculator (Menu 6.4)

    Organiser To select your time zone: 1. Select the city corresponding to your time zone by pressing the Left or Right key once or repeatedly. The local time and date display. 2. Press the Set soft key. Time format: allows you to change the time format to 24 hours or 12 hours.

  • Page 127: To Do List (Menu 6.5)

    To do list (Menu 6.5) This feature allows you to: • enter a list of tasks to be done. • assign a priority and a deadline to each task. • sort the tasks by priority and status mark. Creating the to do list 1.

  • Page 128: Editing The To Do List

    Organiser Editing the to do list When you select the To do list menu (Menu 6.5), the current contents display with the status mark. If the task has been done, and priority; for Normal, and Action View the details for a specific task Change the status of a specific task Create a new task...
  • Page 129 Action Sort the existing tasks by priority or status Copy a task Copy a task to the calendar Delete a task Delete all tasks Exit the To do list Procedure Press the Options soft key. Select the Sort option. Select the sort criterion (High, Low, Done, or Undo).

  • Page 130: Voice Memo (Menu 6.6)

    Organiser Voice memo You can record voice memos. After recording, you can send a memo to other people using the Multimedia Message Service. Record (Menu 6.6.1) This menu allows you to record a new memo. When you select this option, the display shows the 30- second timer.
  • Page 131 7. Press the Options soft key to use the following memo options: • Send: allows you to send the memo to other people by using the MMS feature. Follow the procedure on page 72. • Rename: allows you to change the memo’s name.

  • Page 132: Currency Exchange (Menu 6.7)

    Organiser Memory status You can check the amount of memory for voice memos. The display shows you the total, free, and used memory, including the number of memos you recorded and the total number of memos you can record. Currency exchange Using this menu, you can figure out currency conversions.

  • Page 133: Pim Sync (Menu 6.8)

    IrDA connection. Note: To use this function, you need to download 'wide sync' program from the following website. Samsung Fun Club Asia Pacific - Other countries (http://www.samsungmobile.com) Start sync (Menu 6.8.1)

  • Page 134: Network Services

    Network services These menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, if you wish. Call diverting This network service enables incoming calls to be rerouted to the number that you specify. Example: You may wish to forward your business calls to a colleague while you are on holiday.

  • Page 135: Call Barring (Menu 7.2)

    The current status displays. If the option has already been set, the number to which the calls are forwarded displays. activate call forwarding change the number to be called deactivate call forwarding 4. Enter the number to which the calls are to be forwarded and press the OK soft key.
  • Page 136 Network services All incoming: calls cannot be received. Incoming while abroad: calls cannot be received when you are using your phone outside of your home service area. Cancel all: all call barring settings are deactivated; calls can be made and received normally. To set your call barring options: 1.

  • Page 137: Call Waiting (Menu 7.3)

    Change barring password: you can set and change the call barring password obtained from your service provider using this option. You must enter the current password before you can specify a new one. Once you have entered a new password, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again.

  • Page 138: Network Selection (Menu 7.4)

    Network services Network selection The Network Selection feature enables you to automatically or manually select the network used when roaming outside of your home area. Note: You can select a network other than your home network only if there is a valid roaming agreement between them.

  • Page 139: Caller Id (Menu 7.5)

    Caller ID (Menu 7.5) You can prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called. Note: Some networks do not allow the user to change this setting. The following options are available: Default: the default setting provided by the network is used.
  • Page 140 Network services Index list: lets you list, add or delete CUG index numbers. The list of current CUG indexes appears. Add a new CUG index as advised by your service provider or delete a group. scroll through the existing CUG indexes add a new CUG index...

  • Page 141: Band Selection (Menu 7.7)

    Band selection 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 networks: • GSM 900/1800 • Combined GSM 1900 The country where you purchased your phone determines the default band that it uses.

  • Page 142: Funbox

    Funbox The Funbox menu contains several fun options. WAP browser Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser to allow you to access and navigate the Wireless Web using your phone. Home (Menu 8.1.1) Selecting this menu connects the phone to the network and loads the homepage of the Wireless Web service provider.

  • Page 143: Navigating The Wap Browser

    Navigating the WAP browser scroll through and select browser items select a numbered item return to the previous page return to the startup homepage Entering text in the WAP browser When you are prompted to enter text, the current text input mode is indicated on the screen. To change the text input mode, press the more times.
  • Page 144 Funbox T9 mode (T9): allows you to enter English characters by pressing one key per letter. In this mode, you can use only the 0 key to display alternative words. To change the case, press the key. Number mode (1): allows you to enter numbers. Selecting and using browser menu options Various menu options are available when you are using the WAP Browser to navigate the Wireless...
  • Page 145 Show URL: displays the URL address of the Web page to which you are currently connected. It also enables you to set the current site as the startup home page. set the current page as your startup home page set a bookmark for the current page cancel your setting Edit home: allows you to change the startup home...
  • Page 146 Funbox To store a URL address: 1. Select an empty location and press the Options soft key or 2. Enter the address and press the Enter soft key. For further details about how to enter characters, see page 44. 3. Enter a name for the favorite item and press the Enter soft key.
  • Page 147 Funbox Bearer: select a bearer to be used for each type of network address accessed; GPRS or Data. The remaining options depend on the Bearer setting. When the bearer is set to GPRS: Proxy setting: enter the WAP gateway address and port number required to connect to the Internet.

  • Page 148: Games (Menu 8.2)

    Funbox Games (Menu 8.2) You can download MIDlets (Java applications running on mobile phones) from various sources using the WAP Browser and store them in your phone. When you access the Games menu, the list of the default games appears. Downloading a new game You can download more games from the web site given by your service provider using the New...
  • Page 149 3. Press the While you are playing a game, to adjust the sound volume stop the game and return to the startup screen exit the game Viewing MIDlet information 1. Scroll to the MIDlet you want and press the Info soft key.

  • Page 150: Sounds (Menu 8.3)

    Funbox Entering text If you need to enter text while using a MIDlet, you can use the following input modes: Upper-case character mode (A): allows you to enter upper-case English characters. Lower-case character mode (a): allows you to enter lower-case English characters. Number mode (1): allows you to enter numbers.

  • Page 151: Images (Menu 8.4)

    Funbox Delete: deletes the sound. Set as ring tone: sets the sound as your ring tone. Images (Menu 8.4) In this menu, you can view the list of pictures downloaded from the web server or received in messages. You can set the downloaded photos as the current background image or send them to other phones.

  • Page 152: Delete All (Menu 8.5)

    Funbox Delete all This menu allows you to delete all of the downloaded items in the Games, Sounds, or Images folders. You can delete all of the items at one time. select a folder to clear place a check mark remove a check mark delete the marked items...

  • Page 153: Sim At

    SIM AT This menu is available if you use a SIM AT card that provides additional services, such as news, weather, sports, entrainment, and location services. Available services may vary, depending on your service provider’s plans. For further details, see your SIM card instructions or contact your service provider.

  • Page 154: Solving Problems

    Solving problems If you are experiencing problems with your phone, perform the following simple checks before contacting a service professional. This may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call. When you switch on your phone, the following messages may appear: Insert SIM card •...
  • Page 155 “No service,” “Network failure” or “Not done” displays • 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 156: Phone Book Entry

    • 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. ) to weak ( ).

  • Page 157: Access Codes

    Access codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card. These codes help you protect the phone against unauthorized use. When requested for any of the codes explained below, enter the appropriate code (displayed as asterisks) and press the OK soft key.

  • Page 158: Pin

    Access codes The Personal Identification Number or PIN (4 to 8 digits) protects your SIM card against unauthorized use. It is usually supplied with the SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN three times in succession, the code is disabled and cannot be used until you re-enable it by entering the PUK (see below).

  • Page 159: Pin2

    PIN2 The PIN2 (4 to 8 digits), supplied with some SIM cards, is required to access specific functions, such as setting the maximum cost of a call. These functions are available if supported by your SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN2 three times in succession, the code is disabled and you cannot access the functions until you re-enable it by entering the PUK2.

  • Page 160: Barring Password

    Access codes Barring password A 4-digit barring password is required when you use the Call Barring function. You can obtain the password from your service provider when you subscribe to this function. You can change this password in the Call barring menu (Menu 7.2).

  • Page 161: Health And Safety Information

    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 so as not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio-frequency (RF) energy, as recommended by the EU Council.

  • Page 162: Precautions When Using Batteries

    Health and safety information SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value.
  • Page 163 • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung- approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.

  • Page 164: Road Safety

    Health and safety information Road safety Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold. When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility.

  • Page 165: Electronic Devices

    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 interference with the...

  • Page 166: Other Medical Devices

    Health and safety information Other medical devices If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.

  • Page 167: Potentially Explosive Environments

    Health and safety information Potentially explosive environments Switch your phone off 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.

  • Page 168: Emergency Calls

    Health and safety information Emergency calls This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential communications (medical emergencies, for example).

  • Page 169: Other Important 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.

  • Page 170: Care And Maintenance

    Health and safety information Care and maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years.
  • Page 171 • 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 172: Glossary

    Glossary To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet, and to take full advantage of the features of your mobile phone, here are a few definitions: Active folder Ability to answer a call simply by opening the phone.
  • Page 173 Glossary EMS (Enhanced Message Service) An adaptation of the Short Message Service (SMS) that allows you to send and receive ring tones and the service provider’s logo, as well as combinations of simple media to and from EMS-compliant handsets. Because EMS is based on SMS, it can use SMS centres the same way that SMS does.
  • Page 174 Glossary MMS (Multimedia Message Service) A message service for the mobile environment, standardized by the WAP Forum and the 3rd Generation Partnership Program (3GPP). For phone users, MMS is similar to Short Message Service (SMS)-it provides automatic, immediate delivery of user-created content from phone to phone.

  • Page 175: Soft Keys

    Roaming Use of your phone when you are outside your home area (when travelling for example). SDN (Service Dialling Numbers) Telephone numbers supplied by your network provider and giving access to special services, such as voice mail, directory inquiries, customer support and emergency services.

  • Page 176: Index

    Index Access codes 157 Active folder 118 Alarm 120 Alert on call 106 Alphabet mode, text input 48 Answering call 25 Anykey answer 118 Auto redial 118 Background image 111 Backlight time 112 Band selection 141 Battery charging 19 installing 18 low indicator 20 precautions •...
  • Page 177 settings 111 DTMF tones, send 52 Earpiece volume 24 Emergency calls • 168 EMS (Enhanced Message Service) 65 Error tone 106 External display 15 FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode 117 Folder tone 105 Funbox 142 Games 148 Graphic logo 112 Greeting message 113 Health and safety 161 Icons, description 14...
  • Page 178 Index MIDlets 148 Minute minder 106 Missed calls 88 Morning call 120 Multimedia messages creating/sending 71 deleting 77, 79 reading 75, 78 Multi-party calls 54 Muting all sounds 51 key tones 52 microphone 51 Network band, select 141 Network selection 138 Network services 134 Numbers, phone storing 31...
  • Page 179 multimedia 75 Recording videos 99 voice memos 130 Redialing automatically 118 manually 23 Resetting phone 119 Ring tone 102 Ring volume 102 Road safety • 164 Roaming 138 Safety information 161 precautions 7 Schedule 122 SDN (Service Dialling Numbers) 43 Searching, phonebook 39 Security, calls 114 Sent messages...
  • Page 180 Index Voice memos deleting 131 playing 131 recording 130 Volume, adjust earpiece 24 keypad tone 24 ring 102 Waiting call 137 Wallpaper 111 WAP browser accessing 142 cache, clear 147 favorites 145 setting 146 World time 125 Writing messages multimedia 71 text 65...

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