using this manual This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your mobile phone. To get started quickly, refer to “introducing your mobile phone,” “assembling and preparing your mobile phone,” and “using basic functions.” Instructional icons Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual:...
→ Followed by—the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: Press the Confirm key→ Messages → Create message (represents the Confirm key, followed by Messages, followed by Create message) Square brackets—phone keys; for example: [ ] (represents the Power/ Menu exit key)
contents safety and usage information Safety warnings ... 2 Safety precautions ... 4 Important usage information ... 7 introducing your mobile phone Unpack ... 10 Phone layout ... 11 Keys ... 12 Display ... 14 Icons ... 14 assembling and preparing your mobile phone Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ...
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Customise your phone ... 22 Use basic call functions ... 24 Send and view messages ... 25 Add and find contacts ... 27 Use basic camera functions ... 28 Listen to music ... 29 Browse the web ... 30 using advanced functions Use advanced call functions ...
safety and usage information Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak performance of your mobile phone. Safety warnings Keep your phone away from small children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals.
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your phone. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your phone.
Follow all safety warnings and regulations Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a mobile phone in a certain area. Use only Samsung-approved accessories Using incompatible accessories may damage your phone or cause injury.
Turn off the phone near medical equipment Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all regulations, posted warnings, and directions from medical personnel. Turn off the phone or disable the wireless functions when in an aircraft Your phone can cause interference with aircraft equipment.
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• Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty areas to prevent damage to moving parts. • Your phone is a complex electronic device— protect it from impacts and rough handling to avoid serious damage. • Do not paint your phone, as paint can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation.
Important usage information Use your phone in the normal position Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna. Allow only qualified personnel to service your phone Allowing unqualified personnel to service your phone may result in damage to your phone and will void your warranty.
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The Declaration of Conformity at the back of this manual demonstrates your phones compliance with the European Radio & Terminal Telecommunications Equipment (R&TTE) directive. For more information about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the Samsung mobile phone website.
Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life.
• Battery cover remover • User manual The items supplied with your phone may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider. You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer.
Phone layout The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: Flashbulb Volume key Confirm key Left softkey Multifunction jack Dial key Mouthpiece The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: Earpiece Camera lens for video calls Flash key Display Camera key...
Maintain your water and dust resistant feature Your phone is resistant to water and dust when all compartments are closed tightly. Your phone is not waterproof, so follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to your phone. • Do not immerse the phone in water or use it in the rain.
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Function In Idle mode, access Menu mode; In Menu mode, select the Confirm highlighted menu option or confirm an input Make or answer a call; In Idle Dial mode, retrieve recently dialled, missed, or received numbers Turn the phone on and off (press Power/ and hold);...
Display Your phone’s main display consists of three areas: Icon line Displays various icons Text and graphic area Displays messages, instructions, and information you enter Select Back Softkey line Displays the current actions assigned to each softkey Icons Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Icon Definition Signal strength...
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Icon Definition Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connected Music playback in progress Music playback paused Music playback stopped FM radio on FM radio suspended Bluetooth activated Connected with PC Alarm activated Memory card inserted Browsing the web Icon Definition Connecting to secured web page Call diverting activated Roaming (outside of normal service area)
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Icon Definition New voice mail message New push message New configuration message Text message full Multimedia message full Email message full Voice mail message full Push message full Configuration message full Battery power level...
assembling and preparing your mobile phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use. Install the SIM or USIM card and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services.
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2. Remove the battery cover. Do not use your fingernails to remove the battery cover. Use the supplied battery cover remover or a coin, instead. 3. Insert the SIM or USIM card. Place the SIM or USIM card in the phone with the gold-coloured contacts facing down.
Push the latch completely to secure the battery cover. The battery cover must be closed tightly to avoid water damage. Charge the battery Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack and plug the small end of the travel adapter.
About the low battery indicator When your battery is low, the phone will emit a warning tone and a low battery message. The battery icon will also be empty and blinking. If the battery level becomes too low, the phone will automatically power off.
using basic functions Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your mobile phone. Turn your phone on and off To turn your phone on, 1. Press and hold [ 2. Enter your PIN and press <Confirm> (if necessary).
Access menus To access your phone’s menus, 1. Press the Confirm key to access Menu mode. 2. Use the navigation key to scroll to a menu or option. 3. Press <Select>, <Confirm>, or the Confirm key to confirm the highlighted option. 4.
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Select a wallpaper (Idle mode) 1. In Idle mode, press the Confirm key → Settings → Display and light settings → Homescreen. 2. Scroll left or right to Image and press the Confirm key. 3. Select an image category → an image. 4.
Set menu shortcuts 1. In Idle mode, press the Confirm key → Settings → Phone settings → Shortcuts. 2. Select a key to use as a shortcut. 3. Select a menu to assign to the shortcut key. Lock your phone 1.
Adjust the volume To adjust the volume during a call, press [ / ]. Use the speakerphone feature 1. During a call, press <Options> → Speaker on to activate the speaker. 2. To switch back to the earpiece, press <Options> → Normal. Use the headset By plugging the supplied headset into the multifunction jack, you can make and answer calls:...
Send an email 1. In Idle mode, press the Confirm key → Messages → Create message → Email. 2. Enter an email address and scroll down. 3. Enter a subject and scroll down. 4. Enter your email text. 5. Press <Options> → Attach multimedia or Attach organiser and attach a file (if necessary).
View text or multimedia messages 1. In Idle mode, press the Confirm key → Messages → Inbox. 2. Select a text or multimedia message. View an email 1. In Idle mode, press the Confirm key → Messages → Email inbox. 2.
3. Select the contact’s name from the search list. Once you have found a contact, you can: • call the contact by pressing [ • edit the contact information by pressing <Options> → Edit Use basic camera functions Learn the basics to capture and view photos and videos.
6. To turn off the FM radio, press the Confirm key. Listen to music files Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card: • Download from the wireless web. • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung PC Studio. p. 37 • Receive via Bluetooth. p. 41 •...
3. Control playback using the following keys: Function Confirm Pause or resume playback Volume Adjust the volume up or down • Left: Restart playback; Skip backward (press within 3 seconds); Scan backward in a file (press and hold) Navigation • Right: Skip forward; Scan forward in a file (press and hold) •...
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Bookmark your favourite web pages 1. In Idle mode, press the Confirm key → Applications → Browser → Bookmarks. 2. Press <Options> → Add bookmark. 3. Enter a page title and a web address (URL). 4. Press <Save>.
using advanced functions Learn how to perform advanced operations and use additional features of your mobile phone. Use advanced call functions Learn about your phone’s additional calling capabilities. View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display.
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Hold a call or retrieve a held call Press <Hold> to place a call on hold or press <Retrieve> to retrieve a held call. Dial a second call If your network supports this function, you can dial another number during a call: 1.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more parties (if necessary). 5. To end the multiparty call, press [ Call an international number 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [0] to insert the + character. 2. Enter the complete number you want to dial (country code, area code, and phone number), and then press [ ] to dial.
Set speed dial numbers 1. In Idle mode, press the Confirm key → Phonebook. 2. Scroll to a contact to assign. 3. Press <Options> → Assign speed dial. 4. Scroll to a number you want to set (2-9) and press <Select>. The contact is saved to the speed dial number.
7. To set a group ringtone, scroll down and press the Confirm key → a ringtone category → a ringtone. 8. Press <Options> → Save. Use advanced messaging functions Learn to create templates and use templates to create new messages. Create a text template 1.
3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. 4. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the PC to the phone. Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more information.
5. Select Open folder to view files in the pop-up window on the PC. 6. Copy files from the PC to the memory card. Synchronise your phone with Windows Media Player 1. In Idle mode, press the Confirm key → Settings →...
Store radio stations automatically 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s multifunction jack. 2. In Idle mode, press the Confirm key → Multimedia → FM radio. 3. Press the Confirm key to start the radio. 4. Press <Options> → Self-tuning. 5.
using tools and applications Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools and additional applications. Use the Bluetooth wireless feature Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other wireless devices for exchanging data and using hands-free features. Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1.
Find and pair with other Bluetooth- enabled devices 1. In Idle mode, press the Confirm key → Applications → Bluetooth → Search for new devices. 2. Scroll to a device and press <Select>. 3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and press <OK>.
Print images Learn to print your image with an optional PC data cable or the Bluetooth wireless feature. To print an image using an optional PC data cable, 1. Connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a compatible printer. 2.
6. When you are finished selecting contacts, press <Done> to return to the recipient list. 7. Press <Options> → OK to save the recipients. 8. Scroll down and set the number of times to repeat the SOS message. 9. Press <Save> → <Yes>. To send an SOS message, the keys must be locked.
Record and play voice memos Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder. Record a voice memo 1. In Idle mode, press the Confirm key → Multimedia → Voice recorder. 2. Press the Confirm key to start recording. 3. Speak your memo into the microphone. 4.
2. Select a game from the list and follow the onscreen instructions. Available games may vary, depending on your service provider or region. Game controls and options may vary. Launch applications 1. In Idle mode, press the Confirm key → My files or Entertainment →...
Download multimedia 1. In Idle mode, press the Confirm key → Applications → RSS reader. 2. Scroll to a feed and press <Options> → Open. 3. Scroll to a post containing multimedia. 4. Press <Options> → Media → Download. Customise RSS reader settings 1.
Add a world clock to your display In Dual Clock Display mode, you can view clocks with two different time zones on your display. After you have saved world clocks, 1. In Idle mode, press the Confirm key → Applications → World clock. 2.
Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, • Press the Confirm key to stop an alarm without snooze. • Press <OK> or the Confirm key to stop an alarm with snooze, or press <Snooze> or any key to silence the alarm for the snooze period. Deactivate an alarm 1.
To use the compass, hold the phone flat in your palm, parallel to the ground and read the direction. • Remove any metal jewellery and avoid coming too close to metal objects or places that affect the compass magnet. This may affect the accuracy of the direction reading.
Convert currencies or measurements 1. In Idle mode, press the Confirm key → Applications → Convertor → a conversion type. 2. Enter the currencies or measurements and units in the appropriate fields. Set a countdown timer 1. In Idle mode, press the Confirm key → Applications →...
Create a text memo 1. In Idle mode, press the Confirm key → Applications → Memo. 2. Press <Options> → Create. 3. Enter your memo text and press the Confirm key. Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events.
troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. While you turn on your phone, the following messages may appear: Message Try this to solve the problem: Insert SIM Ensure that the SIM or USIM card is card installed correctly.
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Your phone displays “No service” or “Service unavailable.” • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again. • You cannot access some options without a subscription. Contact your service provider for more details.
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The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes. Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to continue using the phone. The audio quality of the call is poor. • Ensure that you are not blocking the phone’s internal antenna. •...
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index alarms creating, 47 deactivating, 48 stopping, 48 battery charging, 19 installing, 17 low battery indicator, 20 Bluetooth activating, 40 receiving data, 41 sending data, 41 browser see web browser calculator see tools, calculator calendar see tools, calendar calls advanced functions, 32 answering additional calls, 33 answering, 24 basic functions, 24...
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38 listening to music, 29 synchronising, 38 namecards offline profile phone lock photos basic capturing, 28 viewing, 28 radio see FM radio ringtone RSS reader see tools, RSS reader Samsung PC studio shortcut keys see shortcuts shortcuts...
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silent profile SIM card SOS message stopwatch see tools, stopwatch task templates inserting, 36 multimedia, 36 text, 36 text creating memos, 51 entering, 26 messages, 25 theme idle mode, 23 timer see tools, countdown timer tools alarm, 47 calculator, 49 calendar, 51 convertor, 50 countdown timer, 50...
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(place and date of issue) (name and signature of authorised person) * It is not the address of Samsung Service Centre. For the address or the phone number of Samsung Service Centre, see the warranty card or contact the retailer where you purchased your phone.
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Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-19313A http://www.samsungmobile.com English (EU). 09/2008. Rev. 1.1...