Samsung SCHF519 Users Manual

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

*Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide.

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SCH-F519

User’s Guide

Important safety precautions

Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal.

Drive safely at all times

Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first.

Switch off the phone when refuelling

Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.

Switch off in an aircraft

Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.

Switch off the phone near all medical equipment

Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external radio frequency energy. Follow any regulations or rules in force.

Interference

All wireless phones may be subject to interference, which could affect their performance.

Be aware of special regulations

Meet any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.

Water resistance

Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.

Sensible use

Use only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched on.

Emergency calls

Key in the emergency number for your present location, then press .

Keep your phone away from small children

Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories, out of the reach of small children.

Accessories and batteries

Use only Samsung-approved batteries and accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables.

Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage you and your phone and may be dangerous.

•The phone could explode if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type.

•Dispose used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

At very high volumes, prolonged listening to a headset can damage your hearing.

Qualified service

Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.

For more detailed safety information, see "Health and safety information" on page 109.

precautions safety Important

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About this Guide

This User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get started” and “Step outside the phone.”

In this guide, the following instruction icons appear:

Indicates that you need to pay careful attention to the subsequent information regarding safety or phone features.

Indicates that you can get more information on the referenced page.

→Indicates that you need to press the Navigation keys to scroll to the specified option and then select it.

[ ] Indicates a key on the phone. For example, []

<> Indicates a soft key, whose function is displayed on the phone screen. For example, <Menu>

• Camera and camcorder

Use the camera module on your phone to take a photo or record a video.

Special features of your phone

• MP3 player

Play music files using your phone as an MP3 player.

• Melody composer

Make your own melodies for your phone.

• Answering machine

Record a caller’s message on your phone when you are unable to answer an incoming call.

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•File viewer

Open documents in various formats on the phone without corruption.

•Bluetooth

Connect to a headset or handsfree car kit using wireless Bluetooth technology.

•WAP browser

Access the wireless web to get up- to-the-minute information and a wide variety of media content.

•Multimedia Message Service (MMS)

Send and receive MMS messages with a combination of text, images, video, and audio.

•SOS message

Send SOS messages to your family or friends for help in an emergency.

•Name card

Create name cards with your number and profile. Whenever introducing yourself to others, use this convenient name card.

•Calendar

Keep track of your daily, weekly, and monthly schedule.

•Memory disk

Connect your phone to a computer to copy files directly to and from it.

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Contents
Unpack	6
Make sure you have each item
Your phone	6
Keys, features, and locations
Get started	7
First steps to operating your phone
Install and charge the phone ...........................	7
Power on or off..............................................	9
Keys and display...........................................	10
Access menu functions ..................................	13
Customise your phone...................................	14
Make/Answer calls ........................................	16
Step outside the phone	17

Begin with your camera, the MP3 player, the WAP browser, and other special features

Use the camera ............................................	17
Play music ...................................................	18

Use melody composer ...................................	19
Browse the WAP...........................................	20
Use Contacts ...............................................	21
Send messages............................................	22
View messages ............................................	23
Send SOS messages .....................................	24
Use Bluetooth ..............................................	25
Use My Menu ...............................................	26
Enter text	27
T9 English, T9 Hindi, ABC, Hindi, 123, Symbol modes
Call functions	30
Advanced calling features
Menu functions	34
All menu options listed
Solve problems	107
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information	109

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Overview of menu functions

To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode.

1	Calls	p.34
1	Missed	p.34
2	Incoming	p.34
3	Outgoing	p.34
4	Rejected	p.35
5	Air time	p.35
6	International	p.35
7	Call reject	p.36
2	Contacts	p.36
1	Find	p.37
2	Add	p.38
3	Group settings	p.39
4	Speed dial	p.40
5	Name card	p.41
6	My phone #	p.41
7	Memory info	p.42

3 Multimedia		p.42
1	Take photo	p.42
2	My album	p.48
3	Photo studio	p.52
4	Settings	p.56
4	Display	p.56
1	Wallpaper	p.56
2	Banner	p.57
3	Functional screen	p.57
4	Menu type	p.57
5	Power on/off	p.57
6	Dialing effect	p.57
7	Time setting	p.57
8	Backlight	p.58
9	Lighting	p.58

5 Message		p.59
1	Multimedia	p.59
	message
2	Text message	p.63
6 Sounds		p.69
1	Ringer	p.69
2	Ringer vol./Type	p.69
3	Key tone	p.69
4	Function alert	p.70
5	Hour alert	p.70
7 do mOre		p.71
1	Games	p.71
2	MP3	p.71
3	Melody composer	p.75
4	VOD	p.78
5	TATA Zone	p.79
6	Mobile browser	p.80
7	SMS Services	p.83

8	Utilities	p.83
1	Today	p.83
2	Calendar	p.84
3	Task list	p.87
4	Alarm	p.88
5	User memory	p.89
6	Voice tools	p.92
7	Memo pad	p.94
8	Calculator	p.95
9	Countdown	p.96
0	Clock	p.97
*	Bluetooth	p.98
9	Settings	p.100
1	Security	p.100
2	Input method	p.104
3	Language setup	p.104
4	Call settings	p.104
5	Domains preset	p.106
6	Contents status	p.106

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Unpack		Your phone
Make sure you have each item		Keys, features, and locations

•Phone

•Travel Adapter

•Battery

•User’s Guide

The items supplied with your phone and accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider.

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Get started

First steps to operating your phone

UIM card information

When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in UIM (User Identification Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services.

Install and charge the phone

Remove the battery cover.

If the phone is already on, first turn it off by pressing and holding [].

Insert the UIM card.

Make sure that the gold-coloured contacts on the card are face down.

Install the battery.

Reattach the battery cover.

Plug the travel adapter into the phone.

Plug the adapter into a standard AC power outlet.

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Get started

When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon becomes still), unplug the charger from the power outlet.

Remove the adapter from the phone.

Low battery indicator

When the battery is low:

•a warning tone sounds,

•the battery low message displays, and

•the empty battery icon blinks.

If the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off. Recharge your battery.

Power on or off

Switch on	1.	Open the phone.
Do not turn on	2.	Press and hold [	].
the phone when
mobile phone use	3.	If necessary, enter the
is prohibited.		PIN and press <OK>.
Switch off	1.	Open the phone.
	2.	Press and hold [	].

Keypad lock

When you close the phone, the keypad lock feature locks the exposed keys to avoid accidental key presses.

1. Press and hold [].

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2.Press [Up] to unlock the keys or [Down] to keep the keys locked.

Airplane mode

You can switch the phone to Airplane mode, in which the phone functions requiring network connection are deactivated. This mode is helpful when you want to use your phone in a place where you are not allowed to use mobile devices, such as in an airplane and at a hospital.

To switch to Airplane mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Call settings → Airplane mode → On.

In Airplane mode, you can use non-wireless functions, such as games, camera, and MP3 player.

Keys and display

Keys

Soft	Perform the function indicated on
keys	the bottom line of the display.
Naviga	In Idle mode, access the following
tion	menus directly:
keys	• Up: My Menu mode
	•	Down: Mobile browser
	•	Left: Calendar

• Right: Message; New message in Text message when held down

In Menu mode, scroll through menu options.

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Get started

WAP	In Idle mode, enter the do mOre
key	menu. Press and hold to enter the
	TATA Zone menu.
	In Menu mode, perform the
	functions indicated on the bottom
	line of the display.
MP3	In the MP3 player, play or pause
key	music.
	Return to the previous file during
	music playback.
	Skip to the next file during music
	playback.
Send	Make or answer a call.
key	In Idle mode, retrieve numbers
	recently dialled, missed, or
	received.

End	Delete characters from the display.
key	In Menu mode, return to the
	previous menu level.
Numeri	Enter numbers, letters, and some
c keys	special characters.
	In Idle mode, press and hold [0] to
	enter an international call prefix.
Special	Enter special characters.
key	In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to
	activate or deactivate Silent mode.
End	Press and hold to switch the phone
key	on or off.
	End a call.
	In Menu mode, cancel input and
	return the phone to Idle mode.

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Camer In Idle mode, enter the Multimedia

a key menu. Press and hold to turn on the camera.

In Camera mode, take a photo or record a video.

During a call, press and hold to record your call conversation.

Volum Adjust the volume.

e key In Idle mode, with the phone open, adjust the key tone volume. With the phone closed, press and hold

[] to turn on the flashlight, if activated.

In Menu mode, scroll through menu options.

MP3 In Idle mode, enter the MP3 menu.

key Press and hold to launch the MP3 player.

Display

Layout The display has three areas.

Icons

display various icon.

Text and graphics display messages, instructions, and information you enter.

Menu		Find		Soft key function
				indicators
				show the current
				functions assigned to
				the soft keys.
Icons		Received signal strength

Roaming

Call in progress

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Get started

Out of your service area or Airplane mode; you cannot make or receive calls

Restriction on p. 102

SOS message feature active p. 68

Lock mode p. 100 Bluetooth active p. 98 New message

New voicemail Urgent message Alarm set p. 88

Ringer type setting p. 69

•	: Ringer only
•	: Silent
•	: 1 Beep
•	: Vibration
•	: Vib. & ringer

• : Vib. then ringer

• : Ringer then vib.

Silent mode p. 15

Answering machine feature active p. 93

Battery power level

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Access menu functions

Use the The roles of the soft keys vary

soft keys depending on the function you have selected. The bottom line of

the display indicates their current role.

Press the left soft	Press the right
key to access	soft key to access
Menu mode.	Find in the
	Contacts menu.

Select an 1. Press a desired soft key. option

2.Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option.

3.Press <Select>, <Ok>, or <Save> to confirm the function displayed or option highlighted.

4.To exit, choose either of the following methods:

• Press [ ] to move up one level.

•Press [] to return to Idle mode.

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Get started

Use Press the number key

shortcuts corresponding to the option you want.

Use My You can set up a menu of your Menu own using your favourite menu

items, which can then be accessed by specific number keys. p. 26

Customise your phone

Display language

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select

Settings → Language setup.

2.Select a language.

Call ringer melody

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select

Sounds → Ringer.

2.Press [Down] and press [Left] or [Right] to select a ringtone category.

3.Press [Up] or [Down] to scroll to a ringtone.

4.Press <Play> to listen to the selected ringtone.

5.When you find the melody you want, press <Save>.

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		You can set wallpaper for the			You can protect the phone
Idle mode				Phone lock
		idle screen.			against unauthorised use with
wallpaper
		1. In Idle mode, press			a phone password.
		<Menu> and select			1.	In Idle mode, press
		Display → Wallpaper.				<Menu> and select
		2. Select an image or video				Settings → Security.
					2.	Enter the default password,
		category.
		3. Select an image or video				0000, and press <Ok>.
					3.	Select Change password.
		clip.
					4.	Enter a new 4-digit
		You can switch the phone to				password and press <Ok>.
Silent mode
		Silent mode to avoid disturbing			5.	Enter the new password
		other people.
						again and press <Ok>.
		Press and hold [ ] in Idle
					6.	Select Lock mode.
		mode.
					7.	Select Once or On.

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Get started

Make/Answer calls

	1.		Enter an area code and
Make a call
			phone number.
	2.		Press [	].
	3.		To end the call, press [		].
		1.	When the phone rings,
Answer
			press [	].
a call
		2.	To end the call, press [		].

		Press [ / ].
	Adjust the
	volume
	during a call

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Step outside the phone

Begin with your camera, the MP3 player, the WAP browser, and other special features

Use the camera

Take a photo 1. Open the phone.

2.In Idle mode, press and

hold [] to turn on the camera.

3.Press [2] and then [1], to select a camera mode.

4.Aim the lens at the subject and make any desired adjustments.

5.Press <Capture> or

[] to take a photo.

6.Press <Save>.

The phone returns to Capture mode automatically.

	1. In Idle mode, press [			]
View a photo
		and select My album →
		Gallery.
	2.	Select a photo.
	1.	In Idle mode, press and
Record a
		hold [	] to turn on the
video
		camera.

2.Press [2] and then [1], to select the icon.

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Step outside the phone

Record a video

(continued)

3.Press <> or [] to start recording.

4.Press < > or [] to stop recording.

5.Press <Save>.

The phone returns to Camcorder mode automatically.

		1. In Idle mode, press [	]
	Play a video
		and select My album →
		Gallery.

2.Select a video clip ().

3.Press <Play>.

Play music

Save MP3 files to the phone

Use these methods:

•	Download from the wireless
	web p. 80
•	Copy directly from a
	computer p. 89

Create the play list

1.In Idle mode, press [MP3] and MP3 files.

2.Press <Options> and select Add to play list.

3.Press <Check> to select the files you want.

4.Press <Add>.

5.Press <Play> to begin playback.

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		1. In Idle mode, press and
	Play music
		hold [MP3].
		2. Press [									].
		3. During playback, use the
		following keys:
		•	[				]: pauses or resumes
			playback.
		•	[				]: moves to the
			previous file or the
			beginning of the file.
			Moves backward in a file
			when held down.
		•	[				]: skips to the next
			file. Moves forward in a
			file when held down.
		•	[ ]: repeats the section
			of the lyrics.
		•	<Options>: opens the
			option list.

•<List>: opens the play list.

•[/]: adjusts the volume.

•<A-B>: sets a section in a file to play the section repeatedly.

Use melody composer

		1.	In Idle mode, press
	Create a
			<Menu> and select do
	melody
			mOre → Melody
			composer → Compose
			melody.
		2.	Move the selection point up
			or down.

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Step outside the phone

Create a melody

(continued)

3.Press <Input>.

4.Select a note or rest.

5.Repeat steps 2 to 4 to add more notes and rests.

6.Press <Save>.

7.Enter a melody name and press <Save>.

		1.	In Idle mode, press
	Play a
			<Menu> and select do
	melody
			mOre → Melody
			composer → My
			melodies.
		2.	Scroll to the melody you
			want and press <Play>.
		3.	To stop the melody, press
			<Stop>.

Browse the WAP

Using a built-in WAP browser, you can get easy access to the wireless web to receive a variety of up-to-the-minute information and services, and to enjoy downloads of web content.

		In Idle mode, press <Menu>
	Launch the
		and select do mOre → Mobile
	browser
		browser.
		• To scroll through browser
	Navigate
		items, press the Navigation
	the web
		keys.
		• To select an item, press
		< >.
		• To return to the previous
		page, press [ ].
		• To return to the homepage,
		press and hold [ ].

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