Samsung L878 User Manual

Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your device depending on the software of the device or your service provider.

	Printed in Korea
	Printed in Korea
World Wide Web	Code No.:GH68-20613A
http://www.samsungmobile.com	English (HK). 10/2008. Rev. 1.0

SGH-L878

user manual

using this manual

This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your device. To get started quickly, refer to the quick start guide.

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 device or other equipment

Note—notes, usage tips, or additional information

XRefer 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: Press [] → Media → Music plyr. (represents [], followed by Media, followed by Music plyr.)

[] Square brackets—device keys; for

example: [] (represents the End/Power key).

<> Angled brackets—softkeys that control different functions at each screen; for example: <OK> (represents the OK softkey).

Copyrights and trademarks

Rights to all technologies and products that comprise this device are the property of their respective owners:

•Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.

•Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide— Bluetooth QD ID: B014128.

•Windows Media Player® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

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	safety and usage information	2
	Safety warnings ..........................................	2
contents	Important usage information .......................	7
	Safety precautions ......................................	4
	quick start guide	9
	Customise your device .............................	20
	communication	22
	Calls .........................................................	22
	Messages .................................................	24
	Log ...........................................................	38
	media	41
	Music player .............................................	41
	Camera ....................................................	43
	Gallery ......................................................	45
	Video Editor ..............................................	46
	Viewer & Editor .........................................	50
	Radio ........................................................	53
	RealPlayer® .............................................	54
	Recorder ..................................................	55
	Samsung PC Studio .................................	55

personal productivity	56
Contacts ...................................................	56
Calendar ...................................................	60
Quickoffice® .............................................	61
Adobe® PDF ............................................	62
Notes .......................................................	62
Check it ....................................................	63
web	64
Browse a web page ..................................	64
Change browser settings ..........................	66
Add a bookmark .......................................	66
Use a bookmark .......................................	66
Save a web page and view it offline ..........	67
Download files from the web .....................	68
Google .....................................................	68
connectivity	69
Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ............	69
Connect via USB ......................................	72
Synchronise your device ...........................	74
additional programs	75
Calculator .................................................	75
Clock ........................................................	76

Converter .................................................	77
GPS data .................................................	78
Landmarks ...............................................	80
Smart reader ............................................	80
Dictionary .................................................	82
managers	83
Team manager .........................................	83
File manager .............................................	85
Application manager .................................	87
Licence manager ......................................	89
Connection manager ................................	90
settings	92
General settings .......................................	92
Phone settings .........................................	97
Connection settings ..................................	99
Applications settings ...............................	102
troubleshooting	a

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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 device.

Safety warnings

Keep your device away from small children and pets

Keep your device 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.

Install mobile devices and equipment with caution

Ensure that any mobile devices or related equipment installed in your vehicle are securely mounted. Avoid placing your device 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 device. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your device.

•Never dispose of batteries or devices in a fire. Follow all local regulations when disposing used batteries or devices.

•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 devices 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 device is interfering with a pacemaker or other medical equipment, turn off the device immediately and contact the manufacturer of the pacemaker or medical equipment for guidance.

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Turn off the device in potentially explosive environments

Do not use your device at refuelling points (service stations) or near fuels or chemicals. Turn off your device whenever directed by warning signs or instructions. Your device 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 device, its parts, or accessories.

Reduce the risk of repetitive motion injuries

When sending text messages or playing games on your device, hold the device 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 device while driving and obey all regulations that restrict the use of mobile devices 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 device in a certain area.

Use only Samsung-approved accessories

Using incompatible accessories may damage your device or cause injury.

Turn off the device near medical equipment

Your device can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all regulations, posted warnings, and directions from medical personnel.

Turn off the device or disable the wireless functions when in an aircraft

Your device can cause interference with aircraft equipment. Follow all airline regulations and turn off your device or switch to a mode that disables the wireless functions when directed by the 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.

•Risk of explosion if a battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

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Handle your device carefully and sensibly

•Do not allow your device to get wet—liquids can cause serious damage. Do not handle your device with wet hands. Water damage to your device can void your manufacturer’s warranty.

•Avoid using or storing your device in dusty, dirty areas to prevent damage to moving parts.

•Your device is made of complex electronics—protect it from impacts and rough handling to avoid serious damage.

•Do not paint your device, as paint can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation.

•Avoid using the device’s camera flash or light close to the eyes of children or animals.

•Your device and memory cards may be damaged by exposure to magnetic fields. Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your device to come in contact with magnetic fields for extended periods of time.

Avoid interference with other electronic equipment

Your device emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing aids, and medical equipment in homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of your electronic equipment to solve any interference problems you experience.

Important usage information

Use your device in the normal position

•Avoid contact with your device’s internal antenna.

•Hold your device in portrait orientation when using GPS services to get a better signal.

Allow only qualified personnel to service your device

Allowing unqualified personnel to service your device may result in damage to your device 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 device is transferring or accessing information, as this could result in loss of data and/or damage to the card or device.

•Protect cards from strong shocks, static electricity, and electrical noise from other equipment.

•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 device 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 device 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 devices that exceed a maximum exposure level (known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR) of 2.0 watts per kilogram of body tissue.

quick start guide

This quick start guide has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your device.

Unpack

Your package contains the following items:

•Smartphone

•Headset

•Battery

•Travel adapter (charger)

•PC data cable

•Samsung PC Studio CD

•The items supplied with your device and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your region or service provider.

•Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by manufactures warranty.

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Get to know your device		Rear view
Front view			Rear camera
		Mirror	Rear camera
		Mirror	lens
Earpiece	Front camera lens
Earpiece	for video calls
	Display
4-way	Confirm key
4-way
navigation key	Right softkey
Left softkey	User defined		Battery cover
	User defined
Volume key	key 1
Volume key	key 1
Menu key	End/Power key	Camera key
Talk key	User defined	Camera key
Talk key		Multifunction

ABC key	key 2		Internal antenna
ABC key	key 2	jack	Internal antenna
Delete key	Alphanumeric	jack
Delete key	Alphanumeric
Memory	keys
card slot	Mouthpiece
Special	Mouthpiece
Special
function keys

Keys

Key Function

Perform actions indicated at the bottom of the display

Open the main menu; Show all active applications (press and hold)

Move through lists or menus; Move the cursor up, down, left, or right

Confirm your selection or execute the selected application

Open the defined application or bookmark

Make or answer a call; In Standby mode, access call logs

Key Function

Turn the device on or off (press and hold for three seconds); Access the Profiles Menu (press and hold for two seconds); End a call; Exit an application

Display a list of input modes

Delete

Open the defined application or bookmark

Enter numbers and characters; In Standby mode, press and hold [1] to access voice mail

Enter an international call prefix or pause; Display a list of symbols

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Key Function

Change the text input mode; Change character case; In Standby mode, activate or deactivate Silent profile (press and hold)

In Standby mode, adjust key volume; During a call, adjust earpiece volume; During an incoming call, adjust ringtone volume

Turn on the camera (press and hold); In Camera mode, take a photo or record a video

Icons

Icon Definition

Signal strength (GSM/GPRS network)

Signal strength (WCDMA network)

Signal strength (HSDPA network)

Alarm activated

New text message

New voice mail message

New email message

Sending a message

Call diverting active (if you have multiple lines, a number will indicate which line is diverted)

Active phone line 2

Icon Definition

Missed call

Bluetooth activated

Stereo headset connected

Mono headset connected

Connected to computer

In Home Zone service area

Keypad locked

Memory card inserted

Battery power level

Assemble and prepare your device

Insert the SIM card and battery

1. Remove the battery cover.

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2. Insert the SIM card.

3. Insert the battery.

• Insert the SIM card with the gold-coloured	4. Replace the battery cover.
contacts facing the device.
• Remove the battery before inserting or
removing the SIM card.

Charge the battery

1.Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side of the device.

2.Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the device.

Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the device. Any damages by misuse are not covered by the warranty.

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3.Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet.

4.When charging is finished, unplug the travel adapter from the power outlet.

5.Remove the travel adapter from the device.

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Insert a memory card (optional)

By inserting a memory card, you can store multimedia files and messages or backup your important information. Your phone accepts microSD™ memory cards up to 4 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type).

1.Open the cover to the memory card slot on the side of the device.

2.Insert a memory card into the memory card slot with the label facing up.

3.Push the memory card into the memory card slot until it locks (clicks) in place.

4. Close the cover to the memory card slot.

Follow these steps when removing a memory card.

Carefully follow the steps below when removing a memory card to avoid data loss or damage to the memory card.

1.Press and hold [] for two seconds and select Remove memory card.

2.Press <Yes> to confirm.

3.Open the cover to the memory card slot and gently push the memory card in until it disengages (clicks) from the device.

4.Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.

5.Press <OK>.

If you must reboot the device to finish installing an application, do not remove the memory card until the reboot is complete. Otherwise, your application files may be corrupted or erased.

Turn on your device for the first time

1.Press and hold [] to turn on your device.

2.Follow the on-screen instructions to set the region, current time, and the date. Your device will automatically connect to the cellular network.

Unlock the external keys

When you close your device, it automatically locks the external keys. To unlock the keys, press <Unlock> and then press the Confirm key.

Use basic call functions

Make a voice call

1.In Standby mode, enter an area code and phone number.

2.Press [] to dial the number.

3.To end the call, press [].

Make a video call

1.In Standby mode, enter an area code and phone number.

2.Press <Options> → Call → Video call to dial the number

3.To end the call, press [].

Answer a call

1.When a call comes in, press [].

2.To end the call, press [].

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Enter text

Change the text input mode

Press [] to switch between the following text input modes. Depending on your region, available text input modes may vary.

•- Pinyin mode

• - Traditional Stroke mode

• - Simplified Stroke mode

• - BoPoMoFo mode

•Abc - Predictive mode (initial capital)

•abc - Predictive mode (lower case)

•Abc - Normal mode (initial capital)

•abc - Normal mode (lower case)

•123 - Number mode

To use Pinyin, Stroke, or BoPoMoFo mode, you must change the input language by

pressing <Options> → Writing language

→ .

To access symbols, press [].

Enter text in Pinyin mode

Pinyin is a system to enter Chinese words by spelling them phonetically (how they sound) using the Latin alphabet.

1.Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter pinyins.

2.Scroll left or right to select a pinyin.

3.Press the Confirm key. A number appears by each character.

4.Scroll up or down to select a character.

5.Press an alphanumeric key to enter the corresponding character.

6.When you are finished, press [C].

Enter text in Stroke mode

Stroke mode allows you to enter individual Chinese strokes, in written order, from top to bottom, and from left to right.

1.Press [1] through [5] to enter strokes. Press [6] when you are unsure which stroke to enter. This will insert a placeholder.

2.Scroll to select a character. A number appears by each character.

3.Press an alphanumeric key to enter the corresponding character.

4.When you are finished, press [C].

Enter text in BoPoMoFo mode

1.Press [1] through [0] to enter the mandarin phonetic symbol, zhuyin (BoPoMoFo).

2.Scroll to select a character. A number appears by each character.

3.Press an alphanumeric key to enter the corresponding character.

4.When you are finished, press [C].

Enter text in Predictive mode

In Predictive mode, your device attempts to predict the word you are entering to save you time and keystrokes.

To enter a word in Predictive mode,

1.Press each alphanumeric key one time only for each letter needed.

2.Type the complete word before confirming that the device has predicted it properly. The device will actively attempt to predict words, so the correct word may not appear until you have entered it completely.

3.If the device shows the correct word, press [0] to confirm the word.

4.If the device shows an incorrect word,

press [] to view other words that match your entry, or add a word to the dictionary (see the next section).

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Add a word to the dictionary

When using Predictive mode, you can add new words to the dictionary.

1.Press <Spell>.

2.Enter the word in normal mode and press <OK> to confirm.

Customise your device

Your device includes preset profiles that control ringtones, key tones, and alerts and themes that control skins, wallpaper, and menu layouts. You can activate profiles for different situations, personalise profiles, apply themes, and download new themes from the web.

Activate a profile

1.In Standby mode, press [] → Profiles.

2.Scroll to a profile and press <Options> →

Activate.

In Standby mode, the current profile is shown at the top of the display (except for the General profile). To quickly change profiles, press and hold [] for two seconds and select a different profile.

Personalise a profile

1.In Standby mode, press [] → Profiles.

2.Scroll to a profile.

3.Press <Options> → Personalise.

4.Change the settings as desired.

5.When you are finished personalising the profile, press <Back>.

Apply a theme

1.In Standby mode, press [] → Tools → Themes.

2.Scroll to a category and press the Confirm key:

•General - choose a skin for your display.

•Menu view - choose a layout of the display.

•Standby - choose shortcuts for Standby mode.

•Wallpaper - choose a background image for Standby mode.

•Call image - choose an image for incoming calls.

3.Scroll to a theme or image and press the Confirm key.

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communication

Your device allows you to send and receive many types of calls and messages over cellular networks and the internet.

Calls

Learn to use your device's call functions. For basic call functions, see "Use basic call functions" X p. 17.

Call an international number

1.Press [] twice to insert the + character (this replaces the international access code).

2.Enter the complete number you want to dial (country code, area code, and phone number), and then press [] to dial.

3.To end the call, press [].

Make a call from the contact list

1.In Standby mode, press <Contacts> to open your contact list.

2.Scroll to a contact or search by entering the first few letters of the contact's name.

3.Press [] to call the default number for the contact.

You can also press the Confirm key to open the contact information and select a different number or call type (e.g., video).

Insert a pause

When calling automated systems, you can insert a pause between the device number and another set of numbers.

To insert a pause, press [] to select the type of pause:

•p (automatic pause)-press [] three times to insert an automatic pause. The device will pause for two seconds, then automatically transmit the numbers after the pause.

•w (manual pause)-press [] four times to insert a manual pause. After the pause, you must press [] to transmit the remaining numbers.

View and return missed calls

Your device will show missed calls on the display.

To return a missed call,

1.Press the Confirm key.

2.Scroll to a missed call.

3.Press [] to dial.

Call a recently dialled number

1.In Standby mode, press [] to display a list of recent numbers.

2.Scroll to a number and press [].

Divert calls

Your service provider or network may or may not support this feature.

To divert your incoming calls to another number,

1.In Standby mode, press [] → Settings

→ Phone → Call divert.

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2.Scroll to a call type and press the Confirm key.

3.Scroll to a diverting type and press <Options> → Activate.

4.For voice calls, scroll to a diverting location (mailbox or other number) and press the Confirm key.

5.Enter a phone number and press <OK> (if necessary).

6.Select a duration and press <OK> (if necessary).

Bar (block) calls

To activate this function, you need a barring password from your service provider.

To bar incoming calls from a specific number,

1.In Standby mode, press [] → Settings

→ Phone → Call barring.

2.Scroll to a barring type and press <Options> → Activate.

3.Enter the barring password and press <OK>.

If you enter the incorrect barring password three times, the device will lock. Contact your service provider.

Messages

Learn to use messaging functions. For instructions on entering text, see "Enter text" X p. 18. For an explanation of options, see "Change message options" X p. 35.

Message folders

When you open Messaging, you will see the New message function and a list of folders:

•Inbox: received messaging, except email and cell broadcast messages

•My folders: message templates and saved messages

•New mailbox: received email messages; when you create a mailbox, the name you specify will appear here

•Drafts: messages you have not yet sent

•Sent: recent sent messages

•Outbox: temporary storage for messages waiting to be sent

•Reports: delivery reports of text and multimedia messages; you must request a delivery report in the message options before sending

•Messages sent via the Bluetooth wireless feature are not saved in the Drafts or Sent folder.

•You may not receive a delivery report for a multimedia message if you send it to an email address.

Inbox icons

In the Inbox, you may see the following icons next to your messages:

Icon Description

Unread text message

Multimedia message notification

Unread multimedia message

Unread smart message

Unread service message

Data received via a Bluetooth connection

Unknown message type

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