Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.
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Code No.:GH68-18797A |
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http://www.samsungmobile.com |
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English (HK). 10/2008. Rev. 1.1 |
SGH-F488
user manual
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:
Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others
Caution—situations that could cause damage to your phone or other equipment
Note—notes, usage tips, or additional information
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Refer to—pages with related information; for example: X p.12 (represents “see page 12”)
Followed by—the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step;
for example: Touch Menu → 
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Create message (represents Menu, followed by 
, followed by Create message)
Square brackets—phone keys; for example: [
] (represents the Power/ Menu exit key)
Copyright information
Rights to all technologies and products that comprise this device are the property of their respective owners:
•Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide—Bluetooth QD ID: B013650.
•Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
•Windows Media Player® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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Safety warnings ............................................. |
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Safety precautions ......................................... |
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Important usage information .......................... |
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introducing your mobile phone |
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Unpack .......................................................... |
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Phone layout ................................................ |
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Keys ............................................................ |
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Display ......................................................... |
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Icons ............................................................ |
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assembling and preparing your |
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Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ...... |
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Charge the battery ....................................... |
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Insert a memory card (optional) .................... |
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using basic functions |
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Turn your phone on and off .......................... |
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Use the touch screen ................................... |
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Access menus ............................................. |
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Use widgets ................................................. |
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Customise your phone ................................. |
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Use basic call functions ............................... |
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Send and view messages ............................ |
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Add and find contacts .................................. |
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Use basic camera functions ......................... |
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Listen to music ............................................ |
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Browse the web ........................................... |
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using advanced functions |
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Use advanced call functions ........................ |
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Use advanced Phonebook functions ............ |
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Use advanced messaging functions ............. |
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Use advanced music functions .................... |
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using tools and applications |
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Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ............... |
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Activate the mobile tracker ........................... |
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Record and play voice memos ..................... |
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Edit videos ................................................... |
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Upload photos and videos to the web ......... |
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Use RSS reader ........................................... |
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Create and view world clocks ...................... |
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Set and use alarms ...................................... |
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Use the calculator ........................................ |
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Convert currencies or measurements .......... |
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Set a countdown timer ................................ |
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Use the stopwatch ....................................... |
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Create a new task ........................................ |
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Create a text memo ..................................... |
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Manage your calendar ................................. |
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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. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed.
Protect your hearing
Listening to a headset at high volumes can damage your hearing. Use only the minimum volume setting necessary to hear your conversation or music.
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Install mobile phones and equipment with caution
Ensure that any mobile phones or related equipment installed in your vehicle are securely mounted. Avoid placing your phone and accessories near or in an air bag deployment area. Improperly installed wireless equipment can cause serious injury when air bags inflate rapidly.
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.
•Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Follow all local regulations when disposing used batteries.
•Never place batteries or phones on or in heating devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated.
•Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid exposing the battery to high external pressure, which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating.
Avoid interference with pacemakers
Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between mobile phones and pacemakers to avoid potential interference, as recommended by manufacturers and the independent research group, Wireless Technology Research. If you have any reason to suspect that your phone is interfering with a pacemaker or other medical device, turn off the phone immediately and contact the manufacturer of the pacemaker or medical device for guidance.
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Turn off the phone in potentially explosive environments
Do not use your phone at refuelling points (service stations) or near fuels or chemicals. Turn off your phone whenever directed by warning signs or instructions. Your phone could cause explosions or fire in and around fuel or chemical storage and transfer areas or blasting areas. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as the phone, its parts, or accessories.
Reduce the risk of repetitive motion injuries
When sending text messages or playing games on your phone, hold the phone with a relaxed grip, press the keys lightly, use special features that reduce the number of keys you have to press (such as templates and predictive text), and take frequent breaks.
Safety precautions
Drive safely at all times
Avoid using your phone while driving and obey all regulations that restrict the use of mobile phones while driving. Use hands-free accessories to increase your safety when possible.
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.
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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. Follow all airline regulations and turn off your phone or switch to a mode that disables the wireless functions when directed by airline personnel.
Protect batteries and chargers from damage
•Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/ 113° F). Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity and life of your batteries.
•Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects, as this can create a connection between the + and - terminals of your batteries and lead to temporary or permanent battery damage.
•Never use a damaged charger or battery.
Handle your phone carefully and sensibly
•Do not allow your phone to get wet—liquids can cause serious damage. Do not handle your phone with wet hands. Water damage to your phone can void your manufacturer’s warranty.
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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.
•Avoid using the phone’s camera flash or light close to the eyes of children or animals.
•Your phone and memory cards may be damaged by exposure to magnetic fields. Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your phone to come in contact with magnetic fields for extended periods of time.
Avoid interference with other electronic devices
Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices in homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of your electronic devices to solve any interference problems you experience.
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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.
Ensure maximum battery and charger life
•Avoid charging batteries for more than a week, as overcharging may shorten battery life.
•Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be recharged before use.
•Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use.
•Use batteries only for their intended purpose.
Handle SIM cards and memory cards with care
•Do not remove a card while the phone is transferring or accessing information, as this could result in loss of data and/or damage to the card or phone.
•Protect cards from strong shocks, static electricity, and electrical noise from other devices.
•Frequent writing and erasing will shorten the life span of memory cards.
•Do not touch gold-coloured contacts or terminals with your fingers or metal objects. If dirty, wipe the card with a soft cloth.
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Ensure access to emergency services
Emergency calls from your phone may not be possible in some areas or circumstances. Before travelling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel.
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) certification information
Your phone conforms to European Union (EU) standards that limit human exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy emitted by radio and telecommunications equipment. These standards prevent the sale of mobile phones that exceed a maximum exposure level (known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR) of 2.0 watts per kilogram of body tissue.
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introducing your mobile phone
In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s layout, keys, display, and icons.
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:
•Mobile phone
•Battery
•Travel adapter (charger)
•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.
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Phone layout |
The rear of your phone includes the following keys |
The front of your phone includes the following keys |
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HOLD key
Volume key 
Memory card
slot 
Shortcut menu key
Dial key
Front camera lens |
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Earpiece |
Multifunction |
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jack |
Rear camera lens
Flashbulb
Battery cover
Touch screen
Power/Menu
exit key 
Mouthpiece
Camera key
You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any unwanted phone operations. To lock, press the HOLD key.
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Keys
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HOLD |
Look or unlock the touch screen |
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Dial |
Make or answer a call; In Idle |
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mode, retrieve recently dialled, |
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missed, or received numbers |
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Shortcut |
Access the shortcut menus from |
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menu |
any screen |
Turn the phone on and off (press Power/ and hold); End a call; In Menu Menu exit mode, return to the main menu
screen or return to Idle mode
Volume Adjust the phone’s volume
In Idle mode, turn on the camera (press and hold); In Camera mode,
Camera take a photo or record a video; Make a video call if set as a video call key
Display
Your phone’s display consists of the following areas:
Icon line
Displays various icons
Text and graphic area
Displays messages, instructions, and information you enter
Softkey line
Displays the current actions assigned to each area
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Icons
Learn about the icons that appear on your display.
Icon Definition
Signal strength
GPRS network connected
Transferring data via GPRS network
EDGE network connected
Transferring data via EDGE network
UMTS network connected
Transferring data via UMTS network
HSDPA network connected
Transferring data via HSDPA network
Voice call in progress
Icon Definition
No service available
Video call in progress
No service available
Memory card inserted
Alarm activated
Roaming (outside of normal service area)
Call diverting activated
FM radio on
Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connected
Bluetooth activated
Synchronised with PC
New text message (SMS)
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Icon Definition
New multimedia message (MMS)
New email message
New voice mail message
New push message
New configuration message
New video message
Text message full
Multimedia message full
Email message full
Voice mail message full
Push message full
Icon Definition
Configuration message full
Normal profile activated
Silent profile activated
Driving profile activated
Meeting profile activated
Outdoor profile activated
Offline profile activated
Battery power level
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