Glossary of Terms .................................. 104
Index .................................................... 108
Installing the Flip Cover .......................... 112
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Safety Precautions
Read these simple guidelines. Failure to comply with
them may be dangerous or illegal.
For more detailed safety information, see Safety
Information on page 100.
Road safety comes first
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the
vehicle first. Remember that in some countries, it is
illegal to use a hand-held phone while driving.
Switch off when refuelling
Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service
station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Switch off in aircraft
Mobile phones can cause interference. Using them on
aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.
Respect special regulations
Follow 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 interf e rence or danger
(in a hospital for example).
Interference
All mobile phones may be subject to radio
interference, which may affect their performance.
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Safety Precautions
Qualified service
Only qualified service personnel must repair cellular
equipment. Use only approved accessories and
batteries.
Use sensibly
Use only in the normal position (held to the ear).
Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when
the phone is switched on.
U n p a c k i n g
Your package contains the following items.
Emergency calls
E n s u re the phone is switched on and in service.
Enter the emergency number (112 or another off i c i a l
e m e rgency number) and press . Give your location.
Do not end the call until given permission to do so. End
the call by closing the flip cover or pressing .
IMPORTANT! Use only SAMSUNG-approved
accessories. This phone is intended for use with a
SAMSUNG-approved:
• Travel adapter (TA12)
• Desktop charger (DTC240G)
• Cigarette lighter adapter (CLA12)
The use of any other power accessory will invalidate
any approval or warranty applying to the phone, and
may be dangerous.
When you disconnect the power cord of any
accessory, grasp and pull the connector, not the cord.
PhoneTravel Adapter (TA12)
Standard Battery
(BTS24G)
In addition, you can obtain the following accessories
for your phone from your local SAMSUNG dealer:
• Cigarette lighter adapter (CLA12)
• Hands-free car kit (HFK240)
• Slim, Standard, and Extended batteries
(BTI24G, BTS24G, BTE24G)
• Data kit (PCD9632)
• Earphone (EP010),
• Desktop charger (DTC240G) ; depending on the
country, may be supplied in the standard package
Owner’s Manual
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Your Phone
Your Phone
KeyDescription
Phone Layout
The following illustration shows the main elements of
your phone.
Front
Service light
Earphone jack
Volume/menu
browse keys
Soft key (left)
Dial/menu
comfirmation
key
Microphone
Flip cover
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Antenna
Earpiece
Display
Cancel/
correction key
Soft key (right)
Alphanumeric
keys
Special
function keys
(soft keys)
Perform the functions indicated by the text
above them (in the bottom line of the
display).
Deletes characters from the display.
In the menu facility, returns to the previous
menu level.
Makes or answers a call.
In idle mode, recalls the last number
dialled.
In the menu facility, selects a menu
function or stores information that you have
e n t e red (such as a name) in the phone or
SIM memory.
Ends a call. Also switches the phone on and
off when pressed and held.
In the menu facility, returns to the idle
mode and cancels your input.
Enters numbers, letters and some special
characters.
Enters special dial characters.
(on the side of the phone)
During a call, adjusts the earpiece volume.
In idle mode with the flip cover closed, if you
hold down the up key, the alert type quickly
switches to the vibration mode, with the flip
cover open, the keys adjust the key tone
v o l u m e .
In the menu facility, s c rolls thro u g h
the menu options and phonebook memory.
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Display
Display Layout
The display comprises three areas.
Icons
Text and
graphic area
Menu PhoneBook
AreaDescription
First lineDisplays various icons (see opposite).
Middle linesDisplay messages, instructions and
any information that you enter
(number to be dialled, for example).
Soft key
indications
Your Phone
Icons
IconDescription
Shows the received signal strength. The
greater the number of bars, the better the
signal strength.
Appears when a call is in progress.
Appears when a new text message has
been received.
Appears when you are out of your home
a rea and have re g i s t e red with a diff e re n t
network (when travelling in other countries,
for example).
Shows the level of your battery. The more
bars you see, the more power you have
left.
Last lineShows the functions currently
assigned to the two soft keys.
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Your Phone
Backlight
The display and keypad are illuminated by a
backlight. When you press any key, the backlight
illuminates. It turns off if no key is pressed within a
given period of time, depending on the Backlight
option set in the Phone Settings menu. The
backlight remains on at all times when the phone is
connected to a car kit (optional).
To specify the length of time for which the backlight
is active, set the Backlight menu option (6-5); see
page 76 for further details.
Service Light
The service light is in the top left-hand corner of the
phone. It flashes when services are available on the
phone.
To activate or deactivate use of the service light, set
the Service Light menu option (6-6); see page 76
for further details.
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Getting Started
Your First Call
The following diagram explains the main steps re q u i re d
when making your first call and indicates the pages on
which you can find more detailed instru c t i o n s .
Insert the SIM card
(phone switched off
and battery removed)
Charge the phone
battery
Switch the phone on
Enter your PIN
Dial the phone
number required
When you have
finished, end the call
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Getting Started
Installing the SIM Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are
p rovided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your
subscription details (PIN, optional services available
and so on).
I m p o rt a n t !The plug-in SIM card and its contacts
can be easily damaged by scratches or
bending, so be careful when handling,
i n s e rting or removing the card .
Keep all SIM cards out of the reach of
small childre n .
1.
If necessary, switch off the phone by holding down
the key until the
d i s p l a y e d .
2. Remove the battery. To do so, push and hold down
the catch above the battery on the back of the
phone, and slide the battery down the phone.
Then lift the battery away.
Good bye
message is
Getting Started
3. Slide the SIM card lock back and hold it in
position.
4. Insert the SIM card ensuring that the cut corner is
top left and the gold contacts of the card face into
the phone.
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Getting Started
5. Hold the SIM card in position and push the holder
back to lock the SIM card into place.
6. Place the battery back on the phone. Slide the
battery up until it locks into place.
Getting Started
Charging a Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion
battery. A travel adapter is provided with your phone.
Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your
local SAMSUNG dealer for further details.
The phone can be used while the battery is charging.
N o t e: You must fully charge the battery before using
your phone for the first time. A discharg e d
b a t t e ry is fully re c h a rged in appro x i m a t e l y
9 0m i n u t e s .
1. Connect the lead from the travel adapter to the
bottom of the phone. Check that the arrow on
the lead connector is facing towards the front of
the phone.
2. Connect the adapter to a standard AC wall outlet.
When the battery is charging, the battery icon
in the top right-hand corner of the display fills
repeatedly.
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3. When charging is finished, disconnect the adapter
from the power outlet.
Disconnect the adapter from the phone by
pressing the grey tabs on either side of the
connector and pulling the connector out.
Low Battery Indicator
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of
talk time remain, you will hear a warning tone and a
message will be repeated at regular intervals on the
display:
Getting Started
Switching the Phone On/Off
1. Open the flip cover.
2. Hold down the key for more than one
second to switch the phone on.
3. If the phone asks for a password, key in the
password and press the OK soft key. The
password is factory set to 0000. For further
details, see page 22.
4. If the phone asks for a PIN, key in the PIN and
press the OK soft key. For further details, see
page 23.
The idle screen, illustrated below, is displayed.
<SERVICE PROVIDER>
Sat 14 Mar 12:57
Menu PhoneBook
**Warning**
Battery Low
When the battery becomes too weak for the phone
to operate, it switches off automatically.
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N o t e: The display language is determined by the
SIM card inserted. To change the language,
use the L a n g u a g e menu option (6 - 3); for
f u rther details, refer to page 75.
5.
When you wish to switch the phone off, hold down
the button for more than two seconds.
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Getting Started
Access Codes
T h e re are several access codes that are used by your
phone and its SIM card. These codes help you pro t e c t
the phone against unauthorised use.
When requested for any of the codes explained
below, key in the appropriate code (displayed as
asterisks) and press the OK soft key. If you make a
mistake, press C one or more times until the
incorrect digit is cleared and then continue entering
the correct code.
The access codes (except for the PUK and PUK2
codes) can be changed using Security menu options.
See page 82 for further details.
I m p o rt a n t !Avoid using access codes re s e m b l i n g
e m e rgency numbers, such as 112, so that
you do not dial an emergency number
a c c i d e n t a l l y.
Phone Password
The Phone Lock feature uses the phone password to
protect your phone against unauthorised use. The
phone password is supplied with the phone and is
factory set to 0000.
To...Refer to page...
Activate/deactivate83 (menu option 8-3).
the Phone Lock feature
Change the phone password84 (menu option 8-4).
Getting Started
PIN
The Personal Identification Number or PIN (4 to
8 digits) protects your SIM card against unauthorised
use. It is usually supplied with the SIM card.
If you enter an incorrect PIN three times in succession,
the code is disabled and cannot be used until you
re-enable it by entering the PUK (see below).
To...Refer to page...
Activate/deactivate82 (menu option 8-1).
the PIN Check feature
Change the PIN83 (menu option 8-2).
PUK
The 8-digit PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) is re q u i re d
to change a disabled PIN. The PUK may be supplied
with the SIM card. If not, or you have lost it, contact
your service pro v i d e r.
To re-enable your PIN, proceed as follows.
1. Key in the PUK and press the OK soft key.
2. Enter a new PIN of your choice and press the OK
soft key.
3. When the
displayed, key in the same code again and press
the OK soft key.
If you enter an incorrect PUK ten times in succession,
the SIM card becomes invalid. Contact your service
provider for a new card.
C o n f i rm New PIN
message is
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PIN2
The PIN2 (4 to 8 digits), supplied with some SIM
c a rds, is re q u i red to access specific functions, such as
setting the maximum cost of a call. These functions
a re available if supported by your SIM card .
If you enter an incorrect PIN2 three times in
succession, the code is disabled and you cannot
access the functions until you re-enable it by
entering the PUK2.
To change the PIN2, refer to page 85 (menu option 8 - 7) .
PUK2
The 8-digit PUK2 (Personal Unblocking Key 2),
supplied with some SIM cards, is required to change
a disabled PIN2. If you lose the code, contact your
service provider.
To re-enable your PIN2, proceed as follows.
1. Key in the PUK2 and press the OK soft key.
2. Enter a new PIN2 of your choice and press the OK
soft key.
Getting Started
Barring Password
The 4-digit barring password is re q u i red when you use
the Call Barring function. You obtain the password
f rom your service provider when you subscribe to this
function.
See page 88 for further details.
Using the Earphone
N o t e:
The earphone may be an option in some
countries. If you wish to purchase one, contact
your local SAMSUNG dealer.
With the earphone, you can talk without using your
hands. When you connect the earphone to the
earphone jack on the left side of the phone, the
earphone operates in the same way as the phone’s
speaker and microphone.
The button on the earphone allows you to answer or
end a call without opening the flip cover or pressing
a button on the phone. If you receive a second call,
press the button to end the first call and answer the
second call.
3. When the Confirm PIN2 message is displayed,
key in the same code again and press the OK soft
key.
If you enter an incorrect PUK2 ten times in
succession, you will not be able to access the
functions requiring the PIN2. Contact your service
provider for a new card.
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General Functions
Making a Call
When the idle screen is displayed, key in the area
code and phone number and press .
N o t e:
If you have set the Auto Redialoption (6 - 7) to O N
(see page 77) and the person called does not
answer or is already on the phone, the number is
redialled automatically up to ten times.
International Calls
1. Press and hold down the 0 key.
The + character appears.
2. Key in the country code, area code and phone
number and press .
Correcting the Number
To clear...Then...
The last digitPress the C key.
displayed
Any other digitPress the soft key until the
in the numbercursor ( ) is immediately to the
right of the digit to be cleared.
Press the C key.
The whole displayHold down the C key for more
than one second.
General Functions
Ending a Call
When you have finished your call, briefly press the
k e y.
Making a Call from the Phonebook
You can store the names and phone numbers called
regularly in the SIM card and phone memory, called
the phonebook. You then simply select the required
name to recall the associated number. For further
details on the Phonebook feature, refer to page 36.
Voice Dialling
If you have set the Active Flip option (6-0) to ON
(see page 78), your phone also allows you to say a
name when you open the flip cover. It then automatically dials the number stored with the name. For
further details on the Voice Dialling feature, refer to
page 42.
Last Number Redial
The phone stores the last 10 numbers dialled. To
recall any of these numbers, proceed as follows.
1. If there are any characters on the display, clear
the display by holding down the C key for more
than one second.
2. Hold down to display the last number dialled.
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General Functions
3. Use the soft key (or or on the left side
of the phone) to scroll through the numbers until
the required number is displayed.
4. Press to dial the number displayed.
Adjusting the Volume
During a call, if you want to adjust the earpiece
volume, use the volume keys on the left side of the
phone. Press to increase and to decrease the
volume.
General Functions
Answering a Call
When somebody calls you, the phone rings and the
phone icon in the middle of the screen flashes.
nnnnn
(( ))
Accept Reject
If the caller can be identified, the caller’s phone
number (or name if stored in your phonebook) is
displayed. If the caller cannot be identified, only the
phone icon flashes.
1. If necessary, open the flip cover.
P ress or the A c c e p t soft key. If the A n y - k e y
A n s w e r menu option (6 - 4) is set to O N, you can
p ress any key to answer a call except for
and the R e j e c t soft key (see page 75).
N o t e: To reject an incoming call, press the R e j e c t
soft key or . If the Any-key Answer
menu option (6 - 4) is set to O F F, you can
reject the call by pressing or on the
left side of the phone.
Caller’s name
or number
In idle mode with the flip cover open, you can adjust
the key tone volume using the same keys.
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2. End the call by closing the flip cover or pressing
.
N o t e: You can answer a call while using the
phonebook or menu feature s .
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General Functions
Viewing Missed Calls
If you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you
can find out who was calling you, if this service is
available. In this way, you can call the person back,
if necessary.
The number of missed calls is displayed on the idle
screen immediately after the call was missed.
To view the missed call immediately, proceed as
follows.
1. If the flip cover is...Then...
ClosedOpen the flip cover.
OpenPress the View soft key.
The number corresponding to the most recent
missed call is displayed, if available.
2. To...Then press the...
Scroll through thesoft key.
missed calls
General Functions
Editing a Missed Call Number
1. Press the Options soft key.
2. Press the Select soft key.
3. Change the number as required. Press the soft
key to move back through the number.
4. To...Then press the...
Call the number key.
Store the numberSavesoft key and enter
the name and location
required (for further
details, refer to page 36).
Deleting a Missed Call
1. Press the Options soft key.
2. Press the soft key to highlight the Delete
option.
3. Press the Select soft key.
Call the number displayedkey.
Edit or delete a missedOptions soft key
call number(see the following
paragraphs).
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You can press at any time to exit the Missed
Call feature.
N o t e:
You can access the Missed Call feature at any
time by selecting the Missed Callsmenu option
(2 - 1); for further details, see page 60.
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Selecting Functions
and Options
Selecting Functions and Options
Your phone offers a set of functions that allow
you to customise your phone. These functions are
arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via the
two soft keys marked
allows you to view and alter the settings of a
particular function.
The roles of the soft keys vary according to the
current context; the label on the bottom line of the
display just above each key indicates its current role.
Example:
Press the left soft key
to search for a name
in the phonebook.
...
. Each menu and sub-menu
Enter Name
Search Voice
Press the right soft
key to access the
Voice Dialling
feature.
To view the various functions/options available and
select the one required, proceed as follows.