Samsung SCHW569 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-W569

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 accessories and
batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could		Important
	with an incorrect type.
damage your phone and may be dangerous.
•	The phone could explode if the battery is replaced
•	Dispose of the used batteries according to the	safety
	manufacturer’s instructions.
Use of authorised software		precautions

Use only Samsung-authoriesed software. The use of any unauthoriesed software could damage your phone.

Qualified service

Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.

For more detailed safety information, see "Health and safety information" on page 48.

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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 “Getting 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

• Media player

Play media files using your phone.

• Messenger

Have a conversation with other people by sending and receiving instant messages.

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•Melody composer

Make your own melodies for your

phone.

•Get personal with photo caller ID

See who’s calling you by her or his very own photo.

•Name card

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

•E-mail

Send and receive e-mails with images, sounds, name cards, and applications.

•Bluetooth

Connect to a headset or hands-free kit using wireless Bluetooth technology.

•Organiser

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

•Voice recognition

Just say a contact’s name to dial her/his phone number.

•Dictionary

Search for words using your phone.

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phone your of features Special

Contents
Unpack	6
Make sure you have each item
Your phone	6
Buttons, features, and locations
Get started	7
First steps to operating your phone
Install and charge the phone .....................................	7
Power on or off........................................................	8
Keys and displays ....................................................	8
Access menu functions ............................................	11
Customise your phone.............................................	12
Switch networks .....................................................	14
Make/Answer calls ..................................................	14
Step outside the phone	14

Begin with your camera, music, web, and other special features

Use the camera ......................................................

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Play MP3 ...............................................................	15
Use melody composer .............................................	16
Browse on WAP ......................................................	17
Use Contacts..........................................................	17
Send/View messages ..............................................	19
Chat on Messenger .................................................	20
Use Bluetooth wireless ............................................	21
Use My Menu .........................................................	21
Enter text	22
Pinyin, Stroke, ABC, T9 Word, 123, and Symbol mode
Call functions	27
Advanced calling features
Menu functions	30
All menu options listed
Solve problems	101
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information	102

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Overview of menu functions

To access Menu mode, press <Menu> from the idle screen.

1	Call history	p.32
1	Missed	p.32
2	Incoming	p.32
3	Ougtoing	p.32
4	Air time	p.32
5	GSM call costs	p.41
6	Area code	p.33
7	Call reject	p.33
8	Int’l call prefix	p.33
2 Contacts
		p.34
1	Find	p.34
2	Add	p.34
3	Group settings	p.34
4	Speed dial	p.34
5	Name card	p.35
6	My phone #	p.35
7	Memory info	p.35
3 Multimedia
		p.36
1	Take photo	p.36
2	My album	p.36
3	Photo studio	p.36
4	Settings	p.36

4	Display	p.37
1	Screen saver	p.37
2	Functional screen	p.37
3	Power on/off	p.37
4	Dialing font	p.37
5	Time setting	p.37
6	Backlight	p.37
7	Lighting	p.37
5 Messages		p.38
1	New message	p.38
2	Inbox	p.38
3	Outbox	p.38
4	Drafts	p.66
5	Msg. setup	p.38
6	Msg. wallpaper	p.38
7	Memory info	p.38
6 Sounds		p.38
1	Ringer	p.39
2	Ringer vol./type	p.39
3	Key tone	p.39
4	Alert	p.39

7 Entertainment		p.39
1	Games	p.39
2	MP3	p.40
3	Melody composer	p.40
4	Karaoke	p.40
5	Fun box	p.40
6	Samsung messenger	p.41
8	Utilities	p.41
1	Today	p.41
2	Calendar	p.41
3	Task list	p.41
4	Alarm	p.41
5	User memory	p.42
6	Voice tools	p.42
7	Memo pad	p.42
8	Calculator	p.43
9	Countdown	p.43
0	World time	p.43
*	Stopwatch	p.43
#	Dictionary	p.43

9	Settings	p.43
1	CDMA net services	p.43
2	GSM net services	p.43
3	Security	p.44
4	Network selection	p.46
5	Answer mode	p.46
6	Entry method	p.46
7	/Language	p.46
8	Domains preset	p.46
9	Contents status	p.46
0	Bluetooth	p.46

Press <Menu> → <Favorites> in Idle mode.

uni			p.30
1	Mail		p.30
2	Magic		p.30
3	Map		p.30
4	Info		p.31
5	Channel		p.31
6	My Document		p.32
7	Music street		p.32
8	Bookmarks		p.32

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Unpack			Your phone
Make sure you have each item			Buttons, features, and locations
Phone	Batteries
Travel Charger	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.

•Use the purchased accessories with only Samsung-authorised devices.

•The use of these accessories with other devices could cause problems and any repair costs would not be covered by the warranty.

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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	Insert the UIM card.
cover.	Make sure that the
If the phone is already	gold-coloured contacts
on, first turn it off by	on the card face down
holding [ ].	into the phone.
Install the battery.	Replace the battery
	cover.

Plug the travel charger into the phone.

Plug the charger into a standard AC wall outlet.

The LED on the charger indicates the charging progress.

Red: the battery is being charged. Green: the battery is completely charged.

Orange: the battery is not correctly plugged in or is operating at a too high or too low.

When the phone is completely charged (green charger LED), unplug the charger from the power outlet.

Remove the charger from the phone.

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Get started

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

Power on

Do not turn on the phone when mobile phone use is prohibited.

Power off

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1.Open the phone.

2.Press and hold [] to turn on the phone.

3.If necessary, enter the PIN and press <Done>.

1.Open the phone.

2.Press and hold [].

Keys and displays

Keys

Soft keys Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display.

Navigation In Idle mode, access the following menus keys directly.

•Up: MP3

•Down: Magic

•Left: Mail; Messages when pressed and held.

•Right: Calendar

In Menu mode, scroll through the menu options.

Uni key In Idle mode, launch the web browser. In Menu mode, work as a soft key.

Send key Send or answer a call.

In Idle mode, retrieve the recent numbers dialled, missed, or received.

C (Clear)	Delete characters from the display.
key	In Menu mode, return to the previous
	menu level.
End key	End a call.
	Press and hold to switch the phone on
	and off.
	In Menu mode, cancel input and return
	the phone to Idle mode.
Numeric	Enter numbers, letters, and some special
keys	characters.
	In Idle mode, press and hold [0] to enter
	an international call service number.

Special key Enter special characters.

In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to activate or deactivate Silent mode. Press and hold [] to start voice dialling.

Volume key Adjust the volume.

	In Idle mode, with the phone open,
	adjust the keypad tone volume. With the
	phone closed, press [ ] to turn on the
	external display and press [ ] to turn on
	or off the flashlight.
	In Menu mode, scroll through menu
	options.
Camera	In Idle mode, access the Multimedia
key	menu or turn on the camera when
	pressed and held.
	In Camera mode, take a photo or start
	recording a video.
	During a call, record your conversation
	when pressed and held.
Network	Switch the network between GSM and
key	CDMA.

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Get started

Display

Layout The display has three areas.

Icons

displays various icon.

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

Soft key function Menu Find indicators

show the current functions assigned to the two soft keys.

Icons

Received signal strength

Roaming

Call in progress

Out of your service area; you

cannot send or receive calls

Restriction on Lock mode

Icons

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	New e-mail in server
	New e-mail in Inbox
	Urgent SMS message
	New SMS message
	New voice mail
	New Web alert
	Alarm set
	Ringer type setting p. 39
•	: Ringer only

• : Silent

• : 1 Beep

• : Vibration

• : Vib. & ringer

• : Vib. then ringer

• : Ringer then vib.

Silent mode p. 13

Answering machine feature active Battery power level

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Access menu functions

Use the soft The roles of the soft keys vary

keys depending on the function you select. The bottom line of the

display indicates their current role.

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

Select an 1. Press the appropriate 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 [C] to move up one level.

•Press [] to return to Idle mode.

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Get started

Use shortcuts Press the number key corresponding to the option you want.

Use My Menu You can set up a menu of your own using your favourite menu items, which can then be accessed by specific number keys. Once you have set up your favourites, you can easily and quickly access them. p. 21

Customise your phone

Display	1.	In Idle mode, press <Menu>
		and select Settings →
language
		/Language.
	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 scroll to a ringer category.

3.Press [Up] or [Down] to scroll to a ringer melody.

4.Press <Play> to listen to a melody.

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

Wallpaper for Idle mode

You can set a wallpaper for the idle screen using various pictures.

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Display → Screen saver → Image.

2.Select an image category.

3.Select an image.

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Menu style	You can change the display style of			You can protect the phone against
			Phone lock
	the main menu screen.			unauthorised use with a phone
	1. In Idle mode, press <Menu>.			password. The phone will require
				the password on power-up.
	2. Press <Options> again and
				1.	In Idle mode, press <Menu>
	select Menu style.
					and select Settings →
	3. Select the style you want.
					Security.
				2.	Enter the default password,
Silent mode	You can switch the phone to Silent
					00000000, and press
	mode to avoid disturbing other
					<Done>.
	people.
				3.	Select Change password.
	Press and hold [ ] in Idle mode.
				4.	Enter a new 4- to 8-digit
					password and press <Done>.
				5.	Enter the new password again
					and press <Done>.
				6.	Select Lock mode.
				7.	Select On or Once.

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Step outside the phone

Switch networks

	Select a	You can easily and quickly switch
		back and forth between GSM and
	network
		CDMA networks.
		1.	Press [ ] in Idle mode.
		2.	Select a network.

Make/Answer calls

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

	Answer a call	1. When the phone is ringing,
		open the phone or press [ ].

2.To end the call, press [] or close the phone.

Adjust the	Press [ / ].
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Step outside the phone

Begin with your camera, music, web, and other special features

Use the camera

		1. In Idle mode, press and hold
	Take a photo
		[	] to turn on the camera.

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

3.Adjust the image by rotating the camera lens and aiming it at the subject.

4.Press <Capture> or [] to take a photo.

5.Press <Save>.

View a photo	1.	In Idle mode, press <Menu>
		and select Camera → My
		album.
	2.	Select Gallery.
	3.	Scroll to a photo and press
		<Expand>.

Record a video	1. In Idle mode, press and hold
	[	] to turn on the camera.

2.Press [1] to select .

3.Press <> to start recording.

4.Press <> to stop recording.

5.Press <Save>.

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

2.Select Gallery.

3.Scroll to a video clip and press <Expand>.

4.Press <Play>.

Play MP3

Copy MP3 files to the phone

Use these methods:

•Download from the wireless web. p. 30

•Copy directly from a computer. p. 82

Create the play list

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Entertainment → MP3 → MP3 files.

2.Press <Options> and select

Add to play list.

3.Press <Check> to select files.

4.Press <Add>.

5.Press <Play> to play music.

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Step outside the phone

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Play MP3 music

1.In Idle mode, press [Up] and select MP3 player.

2.Press [] to play music.

3.During playback, use the following keys:

•[]: pauses or resumes playback.

•[Up]: changes the repeat mode.

•[Down]: accesses the play list.

•[Left]: goes to the beginning of the file. Goes backward in a file when pressed and held.

•[Right]: skips to the next file. Skips forward in a file when pressed and held.

•[/]: adjust the volume.

•<Options>: opens the options list.

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

Use melody composer

		1.	In Idle mode, press <Menu>
	Create a
			and select Entertainment →
	melody
			Melody composer →
			Composer melody.
		2.	Move the selection point up or
			down.
		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 <Menu>
	Play a melody
			and select Entertainment →
			Melody composer → My
			melodies.
		2.	Scroll to the melody you want
			and press <Play>.

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Browse on WAP

Using a built-in WAP browser, you can get easy access to the wireless web to receive a variety of updated services and information and to enjoy download of web contents.

Launch the	In Idle mode, press [ ].
web browser

Navigate the

Web

•To scroll through browser items, press the Navigation keys.

•To select an item, press <> or <OK>.

•To return to the previous page, press [C].

•To return to the homepage, press and hold [C].

•To use browser options, press <Menu> or [].

Use Contacts

		To the phone’s memory:
	Add an entry
		1.	In Idle mode, enter a phone
			number and press <Save>.
		2.	Select New entry.
		3.	Enter a name and press
			<Save>.
		4.	Press [Left] or [Right] and
			select a number type.
		5.	Specify the contact information:
			Name, Storage, Mobile, Home,
			Office, Pager, Fax, E-mail1,
			E-mail2, URL, Group, Ringer,
			Etc, and Image.
		6.	Press <Save> to save the
			entry.

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Step outside the phone

To the UIM card:

1.In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press <Save>.

2.Select New entry.

3.Enter a name and press <Save>.

4.Press <Save> to save the entry.

	Find an entry	1.	In Idle mode, press <Find>.
		2.	Select an entry.
		3.	Select a number and press [ ]
			to dial, or <Options> to access
			options.

Create and send a name card

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Contacts → Name card → Name card book → My Name Card.vcf.

2.Press <Options> and select

Edit.

3.Specify your contact information.

4.Press <Save> to save the name card.

5.To send the name card to other people, press <Options> and select Send.

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Send/View messages

Send a text message

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → New message.

2.Enter the message text and press <Next> twice.

3.Enter destination numbers.

4.Press <Send> to send the message.

View a text message

When a notification appears:

Press <Select>. The message displays.

From the Inbox:

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → Inbox → Text.

2.Select a memory location by pressing [Left] or [Right].

Select a message.

Access voice mails

When a notification appears:

1.Press []. The phone access the voicemail center.

2.Follow the instructions from the system.

From the Inbox:

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → Inbox → Voice mail.

2.Follow the instructions from the system.

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