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7Get startedGet startedFirst steps to operate your phoneSIM card informationWhen you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subsc

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8Get startedLow battery indicatorWhen the battery is low:• a warning tone sounds,• the battery low message displays, and• the empty battery icon bli

9Get startedKeys and displayKey(s) DescriptionPerform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display.In Idle mode, access menu options direc

10Get startedDisplayLayoutThe display has the three areas.IconsReceived signal strengthCall in progressOut of your service area; you cannot send or re

11Get startedAccess menu functionsUse the soft keysThe roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are using. The bottom line of the dis

12Get startedCustomise your phone1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Phone settings → Language.2. Select a language.1. In Idle m

13Get startedMake/answer callsYou can protect the phone against unauthorised use with a phone password. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select

14Step outside the phoneBegin with your camera, music, games, and other special featuresUse camera1. Open the phone.2. In Idle mode, press and hold [

15Step outside the phonePlay MP3sUse these methods:• Download from the wireless webpage 42• Download from a computer using Samsung PC Studio II Sams

16Step outside the phonePlay games Browse WAP1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Applications → Java world → Downloads → the game to play.2

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17Step outside the phoneUse PhonebookTo the phone’s memory1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press <Save>.2. Select Phone → a number type

18Step outside the phoneSend messages1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → Short messages → Create.2. Enter the message text.3. Pr

19Step outside the phoneView messages6. Select File Attach.7. Add image, video, music, or sound files.8. Press <Options> and select Send.9. Ente

20Step outside the phoneUse Bluetooth wirelessYour phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology which enables you to connect the phone wirelessly to ot

21Enter textABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modesYou can enter text for some features such as messaging, Phonebook, or Organiser, using ABC mode, T9 mode,

22Enter text•Press [] to insert a space.•Press [] to change case. Lower case (No indicator), Initial capital ( ), and Capital lock ( ) are available.•

232. Press [0] to display alternative words for your key presses. When there are no more alternative words, Spell displays on the bottom line. 3. Pres

24Call functionsMaking a call from PhonebookOnce you have stored a number in Phonebook, you can dial the number by selecting it from Phonebook.p. 30Y

Call functions 25The buttons on the headset work as listed below:Using the external speakerUse the external speaker that came with your phone to ta

26Call functionsAnswering a second callYou can answer an incoming call while already on the phone, if your network supports it and you have activated

Use road safety at all timesDo not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuellingDo not use the pho

Call functions 27Using PhonebookYou can access the Phonebook menu to locate or store entries.p. 30Press <Options> and select Phonebook.Sendi

285. Press <Options> and select Join.6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 as desired.Having a private conversation with one participant1. Press <Options&g

Menu functions Call records(Menu 1)29Using call record optionsWhile viewing the call list, press <Options> to access the following options:•D

30Menu functions•Reset timers: reset the call timers. You need to enter the phone password.Call costs(Menu 1.7) This network feature displays the cost

Menu functions Phonebook(Menu 2)313. Press [ ] to dial the number, or <Options> to access Phonebook options.Using Phonebook optionsWhile view

32Menu functionsGroup (Menu 2.3)Use this menu to organise your contacts in caller groups.Creating a new caller group1. Press <Options> and selec

Menu functions Phonebook(Menu 2)33Dialling speed dial entriesPress and hold the appropriate key in Idle mode.My name card(Menu 2.5)Use this menu to

34Menu functions4. Enter the phone password and press <OK>.•Memory status: display the number of contacts you have stored in Phonebook.Service n

Menu functions Applications(Menu 3)35•Application settings: set a game to be continued when a call comes in or an alarm sounds during the game. You

36Menu functionsMP3 Player(Menu 3.2)Use this menu to enjoy music. First, you need to save MP3 files in your phone’s memory. Downloading or receiving M

Important safety precautions1InterferenceAll wireless phones may be subject to interference, which could affect their performance.Be aware of special

Menu functions Applications(Menu 3)37To select a button, press [Left] or [Right] to highlight it and press [ ].• Press [ / ] to adjust the volume.•

38Menu functionsVoice recorder(Menu 3.3)Use this menu to record voice memos. A voice memo can be up to one hour long.Recording a voice memo1. Press [

Menu functions Applications(Menu 3)39•Settings: change the default settings for recording a voice memo.Recording time: select a recording time.Volu

40Menu functions4. Select AM or PM in 12-hour time format.5. Select the Alarm day line.6. Press [ ] to check the day(s) for the alarm. 7. Press <OK

Menu functions Applications(Menu 3)414. Press [Left] or [Right] to select the unit you want to convert to.The equivalent value for the amount you e

42Menu functionsBrowser(Menu 4) The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) browser on your phone allows you to access the wireless web. Using the WAP bro

Menu functions Browser(Menu 4)43•Funbox: switch to the Funbox menu.p. 60Exiting the WAP browserPress [ ] to exit the browser.Bookmarks(Menu 4.2)Us

44Menu functions•Proxy: select whether or not the phone uses a proxy server to launch the WAP browser. Your service provider can tell you if your netw

Menu functions Messages(Menu 5)45Messages(Menu 5) Use the Messages menu to send and receive short messages, multimedia messages, and e-mails. You c

46Menu functions•Reply: reply to the sender.•Send: forward the message.•Delete: delete the message.•Delete all: delete all messages.•Call back: call t

2About this GuideThis User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, pl

Menu functions Messages(Menu 5)47•Cut address: extract URLs, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message.•Transfer: move the message betwee

48Menu functionsClearing SMS message boxes1. From the Short messages menu, select Delete all.2. Press [ ] to check the message box(es) to be cleared.

Menu functions Messages(Menu 5)497. Enter a phone number or e-mail address.To send the message to more than one recipient, press [Down] and fill in

50Menu functions•Reply all: send a reply to the sender and all of the recipients in the To and Cc fields.•Forward: forward the message to another pers

Menu functions Messages(Menu 5)51•Save as template: (except Draft, My folder) save a copy of the message in the Template box.•Properties: (except D

52Menu functionsReceive settings •Home reception: determine if your phone retrieves new messages automatically when you are in your home service area.

Menu functions Messages(Menu 5)53- DNS1: (when the proxy is set to Disable) enter the primary address.- DNS2: (when the proxy is set to Disable) en

54Menu functions•Remove attachment: delete the selected attachment.•Remove all attachments: delete all attachments.7. When you finish, press <Optio

Menu functions Messages(Menu 5)55•Forward: forward the e-mail.•Delete: delete the currently selected item.•Delete all: delete all e-mails.•Sort: so

56Menu functionsWhile reading a message, press <Options> to access the following options:•Open file: open the attached file.•Save file: save the

3Special features of your phone• Plug-in speakerUse the included external speaker to talk without having to hold the phone.• Voice clarityUse the voic

Menu functions Messages(Menu 5)57•Reject if over: determine the maximum size for incoming e-mails. Your phone will reject e-mails that exceed the s

58Menu functionsRetrieve attachments: select this option to receive attachments with e-mails.User ID: enter your e-mail ID.Password: enter your e-mail

Menu functions Messages(Menu 5)59Push messages(Menu 5.4)Use this menu to access messages from the WAP server.•Inbox: view push messages you have re

60Menu functionsBroadcast messages(Menu 5.7)The Cell Broadcast service delivers short messages on various topics such as the weather or traffic.Use th

Menu functions Funbox(Menu 6)612. Scroll to an image and press [ ].Using image optionsWhile viewing the image list or an image, press <Options&g

62Menu functions•Settings: change the default settings for playing files. Repeat: select a repeat mode.Shuffle: select a playing order.Volume: select

Menu functions Organiser(Menu 7)63Month view(Menu 7.1)Use this menu to keep track of your monthly schedule.Consulting the calendarWhen you select M

64Menu functions•Before: set the time for the alarm.•Alarm tone: select an alarm tone.•Repeat: (for Schedule) set the event to recur, and set a repeat

Menu functions Organiser(Menu 7)65Viewing an eventSquare brackets on a calendar date indicate the following type of events scheduled for that day:1

66Menu functionsMiscellaneous(Menu 7.6)This menu displays miscellaneous events you have created. If you have set the Alarm option, the icon is activ

4ContentsUnpack 6Make sure you have each itemYour phone 6Buttons, features, and locationsGet started 7First steps to operate your phoneInstall and

Menu functions Camera(Menu 8)67Viewing a memoSelect a memo to view its details. Using memo optionsFrom the memo list, press <Options> to acce

68Menu functions4. Press [ ] to take a photo. The photo is saved in the Photos folder.Using camera options in Capture modeIn Capture mode, press the l

Menu functions Camera(Menu 8)69Spot focus: adjust the exposure based on a specific area of the image. Select On to display the spot focus frame in

70Menu functionsUsing photo optionsAfter saving a photo, press <Options> to access the following options:•Take another: return to Capture mode.•

Menu functions Camera(Menu 8)71Using camera options in Record modeIn Record mode, press <Options> to access the following options:•Effects: c

72Menu functionsUsing video optionsPress <Options> after saving a video clip to access the following options:•Record another: return to Record m

Menu functions Camera(Menu 8)73•Move to My photos: move the photo to the My photos folder.•Set as: set the photo as your wallpaper or as a caller I

74Menu functionsUsing video optionsPress <Options> to access the following options:•Play: play the video clip.•Send: send the video clip via MMS

Menu functions Settings(Menu 9)75Phone settings(Menu 9.2)Many different features of your phone’s system can be customised to suit your preferences.

76Menu functions•Anykey answer: answer an incoming call by pressing any key, except [ ] or <Reject>. When this option is set to Off, you must pr

5Overview of menu functionsTo access Menu mode, press <Menu> from in idle mode.1 Call recordsp.281 All calls2 Dialled calls3 Received calls

Menu functions Settings(Menu 9)77Sound settings(Menu 9.4)Use this menu to customise various sound settings.Incoming call(Menu 9.4.1)Use this menu t

78Menu functionsExtra tones(Menu 9.4.7) Use this menu to customise additional tones for the phone. •Minute minder: set the phone to beep every minute

Menu functions Settings(Menu 9)79Call barring (Menu 9.5.2)This network service allows you to restrict your calls.1. Select a call barring option:•A

80Menu functionsCaller ID(Menu 9.5.5)This network service allows you to prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person bein

Menu functions Settings(Menu 9)81Bluetooth technology allows free wireless connections between all Bluetooth-compliant devices within a range of 10

82Menu functions• Red for devices that are currently connected to your phone3. Select a device.4. Enter a Bluetooth PIN code of up to 16 digits and pr

Menu functions Settings(Menu 9)83If an unauthorised Bluetooth device sends data to your phone, the phone displays a confirmation message. To receiv

84Menu functionsWhen this feature is enabled, you must enter a 4- to 8-digit phone password each time the phone is switched on.The password is preset

85Reset settings(Menu 9.9) Use this menu to reset the phone settings, display settings, and sound settings individually. You can also reset all the se

86Solve problems“Enter PUK”• The PIN code has been entered incorrectly three times in succession, and the phone is now blocked. Enter the PUK supplied

6UnpackMake sure you have each itemYou can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer.PhoneTravel AdapterThe items supplied with your p

87• Try moving the phone slightly or moving closer to a window if you are in a building.No number is dialled when you re-call a Contacts entry• Use th

88Health and safety informationSAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power l

Health and safety information 89• Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of your battery: it may require cooling or warming first.• D

90Health and safety informationElectronic devicesMost modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain elec

Health and safety information 91Potentially explosive environmentsSwitch off your phone when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, and

92Health and safety informationOther important safety information• Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle

Health and safety information 93• Do not drop, knock, or shake the phone. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards.• Do not use harsh chemica

94IndexAABC mode, text input • 21Active line • 80Alarm • 39Answeringcall • 24second call • 26Anykey answer • 76Auto redial • 75BBacklight time, set •

95Index IIcons, description • 10Images, downloaded • 60Inbox, messagese-mail • 54MMS • 49SMS • 45Infrared, connect • 83International calls • 23Intern

96Indexmanually • 23Resetting phone • 85Ringerincoming calls • 77messages • 77Road safety • 89Roaming • 79SSafetyinformation • 87Security, calls • 83S