Samsung SGH-F490 User Manual

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6safety and usage information• Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty areas to prevent damage to moving parts.• Your phone is a complex ele

safety and usage information7Use your phone in the normal positionAvoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna.Allow only qualified personnel to s

8safety and usage informationEnsure access to emergency servicesEmergency calls from your phone may not be possible in some areas or circumstances. Be

safety and usage information9Correct disposal of this product(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)(Applicable in the European Union and other

10introducing yourmobile phone In this section, learn about your mobile phone’slayout, keys, idle mode, and icons.UnpackCheck your product box for the

introducing your mobile phone11Phone layoutThe front of your phone includes the following keys and features:The rear of your phone includes the follow

12introducing your mobile phoneKeys Idle modeLearn the functions of Idle mode icons and windows.• : Switch to Silent profile (mute all sound).• : Acce

introducing your mobile phone13• : Open or close the calendar or time window.• Flick left or right on the calendar or time window to switch from one t

14introducing your mobile phoneRoaming (outside of normal service area)Call diverting activatedBluetooth activatedBluetooth hands-free kit or headset

introducing your mobile phone15Driving profile activatedMeeting profile activatedOutdoor profile activatedOffline profile activatedBattery power level

ii using thismanualThis user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions andfeatures of your mobile phone. To get started qu

16assembling andpreparing yourmobile phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use.Install the SIM card and batte

assembling and preparing your mobile phone172. Insert the SIM card. 3. Insert the battery.4. Replace the battery cover.Place the card in the phone wit

18assembling and preparing your mobile phoneCharge the batteryBefore using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery.1. Open the cover

assembling and preparing your mobile phone19Insert a memory card (optional)To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Your p

20using basicfunctions Learn how to perform basic operations and use themain features of your mobile phone.Turn your phone on and offTo turn your phon

21using basic functionsTo switch to Offline profile, touch [ ] → → Phone profiles → Offline (twice).Use the touch screenLearn basic actions to use th

22using basic functions• Drag your finger left or right to scroll through horizontal lists.• Drag your finger up or down to scroll through vertical li

23using basic functionsAccess menusTo access your phone’s menus,1. Touch [ ].2. Touch a menu icon.3. Drag your finger to scroll to a menu or option.4.

24using basic functionsSelect a wallpaper (Idle mode)1. In Idle mode, touch [ ] → → Display & light settings → Display settings → Wallpaper.2. Se

25using basic functionsAnswer a call1. When a call comes in, press [ ] to unlock and touch Accept.For a video call, touch Show me.2. To end the call,

using this manualiiiCopyright informationRights to all technologies and products that comprise this device are the property of their respective owners

26using basic functions3. Enter a destination number and touch OK.4. Touch the text field → .5. Enter your message text and touch OK.For sending as a

27using basic functionsEdit text using the following actions:• To clear characters, touch .• To move the cursor, touch and then touch ,,, or .• To

28using basic functionsAdd and find contactsLearn the basics of using the Phonebook feature.Add a new contact1. In Idle mode, touch and enter a phon

29using basic functionsCapture photos1. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on the camera.2. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to landscape view

30using basic functionsListen to musicLearn how to listen to music via the music player. Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card:• Do

31using basic functions• Drag the blue square left or right to scan backward or forward in a file.• Touch the arrow on the left side of the screen to

32using basic functionsBookmark your favourite web pages1. In Idle mode, touch [ ] → → Bookmarks → Options → Add bookmark.2. Enter a page title and a

33using advanced functionsusing advancedfunctions Learn how to perform advanced operations and useadditional features of your mobile phone.Use advance

34using advanced functionsHold a call or retrieve a held callTouch Hold to place a call on hold or touch Retrieve to retrieve a held call.Dial a secon

35using advanced functions5. To end the multiparty call, touch [ ].Call an international number1. In Idle mode, touch and touch and hold 0 to insert

ivcontentssafety and usage information 2Safety warnings ...2Safety precautions ...

36using advanced functions3. Touch twice a contact to assign to the number and a number (if necessary).The contact is saved to the speed dial number.C

37using advanced functions4. Enter your text and touch OK.5. Touch .Create a multimedia template1. Create a multimedia message, with a subject and des

38using advanced functions4. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC.When connected, a pop-up window wil

39using advanced functionsCustomise your music player settingsLearn to adjust the playback and sound settings for your music player.1. In Idle mode, t

40using tools andapplications Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s toolsand additional applications.Use the Bluetooth wireless featureLearn abou

41using tools and applications3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and touch OK.When

42using tools and applications7. Touch Options → OK to save the recipients.8. Touch Repeat and set the number of times to repeat the SOS message.9. To

43using tools and applicationsRecord and play voice memosLearn to operate your phone’s voice recorder.Record a voice memo1. In Idle mode, touch [ ] →

44using tools and applications2. Select a game from the list and follow the onscreen instructions.Launch applications1. In Idle mode, touch [ ] → → G

45using tools and applications3. Scroll left or right to select Dual.4. Touch Save.Set and use alarmsLearn to set and control alarms for important eve

contentsvUse the touch screen ...21Access menus ...23Customise your phone .

46using tools and applicationsUse the calculator1. In Idle mode, touch [ ] → → Calculator.2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display t

47using tools and applicationsCreate a new task1. In Idle mode, touch [ ] → → Task.2. Touch Options → Create.3. Enter the details of the task.4. Touc

aoverview of menu functionsTo access Menu mode, touch [ ] in Idle mode.1 Call log2 Phonebook3 Music Player4 Internet1 Home2 Enter URL3 Bookmark

btroubleshootingtroubleshootingIf you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service prof

ctroubleshootingYour phone displays “No service” or “Network error.”• When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose receptio

dtroubleshooting• When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again.You select a c

eindexalarmscreating, 45deactivating, 45stopping, 45batterycharging, 18installing, 16low battery indicator, 19Bluetoothactivating, 40receiving data, 4

findexconvertersee tools, converter, 46countdown timersee tools, countdown timer, 46headset 25internetsee web browser, 31Javaaccessing applications, 4

gindextextcreating memos, 47entering, 26messages, 25timersee tools, timer, 46toolsalarm, 45calculator, 46calendar, 47converter, 46countdown timer, 46s

Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE)We, Samsung Electronicsdeclare under our sole responsibility that the productGSM Mobile Phone : SGH-F490to which

2safety andusageinformation Comply with the following precautions to avoiddangerous or illegal situations and ensure peakperformance of your mobile ph

* Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this manual may not match your phone exactly.*

safety and usage information3Install mobile phones and equipment with cautionEnsure that any mobile phones or related equipment installed in your vehi

4safety and usage informationTurn off the phone in potentially explosive environmentsDo not use your phone at refuelling points (service stations) or

safety and usage information5Turn off the phone near medical equipmentYour phone can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care faci