Samsung SGHE251L 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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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 call
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 or your phone and may be dangerous.
• The phone could explode if the battery is replaced
with an incorrect type.
• Dispose of 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 117.
Important safety precautions
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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.
[ ]
<>
2
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
Special
• Music player
• FM radio
Use the camera module on your
phone to take a photo or record
a video.
features of your phone
Play music files using your
phone as a music player.
Listen to your favourite radio
stations anytime, anywhere.
• Digital data printing
Print images, messages, and
other personal data directly
from your phone.
•Bluetooth
Transfer media files and
personal data and connect to
other devices using free,
wireless Bluetooth technology.
• Offline mode
Switch your phone to use its
none-wireless functions in an
airplane.
•Name card
Create name cards with your
number and profile. Whenever
introducing yourself to others,
use this convenient electronic
name card.
• Multimedia Message Service
(MMS)
Send and receive MMS
messages with a combination of
text, image, video, and audio.
•E-mail
Send and receive e-mails with
image, video, and audio
attachments.
•Java
Enjoy Java™-based
embedded games and
download new games.
• Voice recorder
Record memos or sounds.
Special features of your phone
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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 music player, the web
browser, and other special features
Use the camera ............................................ 17
Play music ................................................... 18
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Listen to the FM radio ................................... 19
Browse the web ........................................... 20
Use Phonebook ............................................ 21
Send messages ............................................ 22
View messages ............................................ 24
Use Bluetooth .............................................. 25
Use a memory card ...................................... 27
Enter text 29
ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes
Call functions 32
Advanced calling features
Menu functions 37
All menu options listed
Solve problems 115
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information 118
Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press <
1 Call log
1 Recent contacts
2 Missed calls
3 Dialled calls
4 Received calls
5 Delete all
6 Call time
7 Call costs
2 Phonebook
1 Contact list
2 FDN contacts
3 Create contact
4 Group
5 Speed dial
6 My namecard
7 Own number
8 Management
9 Service number
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3 Applications
1 Music Player
2 Voice recorder
3 Image editor
4 Bluetooth
5 Java world
6 FM radio
7 SIM-AT
4 Browser
1 Home
2 Bookmarks
3 Enter URL
4 Clear cache
5 Profile settings
6 Current profile
5 Messages
1 Create new
message
2 My messages
3 Templates
4 Delete all
5 Settings
Menu
> in Idle mode.
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5 Messages
6 SOS message
7 Broadcast
messages
8 Memory status
6 My files
1 Images
2 Videos
3 Music
4 Sounds
5 Other files
6 Memory card
7 Memory status
7 Planner
1 Alarm
2 Calendar
3 Memo
4 World clock
5 Calculator
6 Converter
7 Timer
8 Stopwatch
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8 Camera
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1 Take photo
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2 Record video
3 Go to My photos
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4 Go to My video
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clips
9 Settings
1 Time and date
2 Phone settings
3 Display settings
4 Sound settings
5 Light settings
6 Network services
7 Security
8 Memory status
9 Reset settings
10 Key management
1. Shows only if supported
by your SIM card.
2. Available only if a memory
card is inserted.
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Unpack
Make sure you have each item
• Phone
• Travel Adapter
•Battery
•User’s Guide
You can obtain various
accessories from your local
Samsung dealer.
The items supplied with your
phone and the accessories
available at your Samsung
dealer may vary, depending on
your country or service
provider.
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Your phone
Keys, features, and locations
Earpiece
Display
Web access/
Confirm key
Volume keys
Left soft key
Dial key
Alphanumeric
keys
Memory card
slot
Special
function keys
Navigation
(Up/Down/Left/
Right) keys
Right soft key
Power on /off /
Menu exit key
Delete key
Microphone
Camera
lens
Headset/
Adapter
jack
Get started
First steps to operating your phone
SIM card information
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you
receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity
Module) card loaded with your subscription
details, such as your PIN, and available optional
services.
Install and charge the phone
Remove the battery
cover
U
If the phone is
already on, first turn
it off by pressing and
holding [ ].
Insert the SIM card.
Install the battery.
Reattach the cover.
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Get started
Plug the travel
adapter into the
phone.
Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall
outlet.
When the phone is completely charged (the
battery icon becomes still), unplug the
adapter from the wall outlet.
8
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
Do not turn on
the phone when
mobile phone
use is prohibited.
Switch off
Keypad lock
When you close the phone, it locks the exposed
keys to prevent any unwanted phone
operations, from accidentally pressing any of
the keys.
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ].
3. If necessary, enter the
PIN and press <
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ].
OK
>.
Unlock
To unlock the keypad, press <
then <
OK
>.
> and
Offline mode
You can switch the phone to Offline 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.
Menu
To switch to Offline mode, press <
Settings →Phone settings →Offline
select
→
On
mode
In Offline mode, you can use non-wireless
functions, such as games, calendar, camera,
and music player.
.
> and
Get started
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Get started
Keys and display
Keys
Perform the function indicated on
the bottom line of the display.
In Idle mode, access the following
menus directly:
• Up: My Menu mode
•Down:
• Left/Right: Your favourite menus
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In Menu mode, scroll through menu
options.
In Idle mode, launch the web
browser.
In Menu mode, select the
highlighted menu option or confirm
input.
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Camera
Send or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve numbers
recently dialled, missed, or
received.
Delete characters from the display
or items in an application.
Press and hold to switch the phone
on or off.
End a call.
In Menu mode, cancel input and
return the phone to Idle mode.
Enter numbers, letters, and some
special characters.
In Idle mode, press and hold [
enter an international call prefix.
0
] to
Enter special characters.
In Idle mode, press and hold [
activate or deactivate Silent mode.
Press and hold [
between numbers.
]
to enter a pause
]
to
Adjust the phone volume.
In Idle mode, with the phone open,
adjust the key tone volume. With
the phone closed, press and hold to
turn on the external display.
Display
Layout
Icons
Menu Contacts
1
Icons
display various icons.
Text and graphics
display messages,
instructions, and
information you enter.
Soft key function
indicators
show the current
functions assigned
to the soft keys.
Received signal strength
Call in progress
Out of your service area;
you cannot make or
receive calls
Alarm set
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Get started
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Get started
New text message
New voicemail
New multimedia message
New e-mail
Call diverting feature active
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Bluetooth active
Bluetooth headset or
hands-free car kit
connected
Synchronised with a PC
Connected to PC via USB
GPRS network
Transfering data in GPRS
network
EDGE network
Transfering data in EDGE
network
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1. Depending on your country or service provider, the
icons shown on the display may vary.
Home Zone, if registered
for the appropriate service
Office Zone, if registered
for the appropriate service
Roaming network
Browsing Internet
Memory card inserted
Silent mode (Vibration)
Silent mode (Mute)
Ringer type
• None: Melody
• : Vibration
• : Melody and vibration
• : Vibration then melody
• : Melody then vibration
Battery power level
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Access menu functions
Use the
soft keys
The roles of the soft keys vary
depending on the function you
are using. The bottom line of the
display indicates their current
role.
Select G Back
Press the left soft
key to select the
highlighted
option.
Press the right soft
key to return to the
previous menu
level.
Select an
option
Use
shortcuts
1. Press a desired soft key.
2. Press the Navigation keys to
move to the next or previous
option.
3. Press <
4. To exit, choose either of the
Select
confirm the function displayed
or option highlighted.
> or [ ] to
following methods:
Back
•Press <
> to move up
one level.
• Press [ ] to return to Idle
mode.
Press the number key
corresponding to the option you
want.
Get started
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Get started
Customise your phone
Display
language
Call ringer
melody
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1. In Idle mode, press
Menu
<
Settings→Phone
settings
2. Select a language.
1. In Idle mode, press
Menu
<
Settings→Sound
settings
→
Ring tone
2. Press [Left] or [Right] to
access a ringtone category.
3. Press [Up] or [Down] to
select a ringtone.
4. Press <
> and select
→
Language
> and select
→
Incoming call
.
Save
>.
Idle mode
wallpaper
.
Menu mode
skin colour
You can set wallpaper for the
idle screen on each display.
>.
→
Menu
→
Menu
→
.
.
1. In Idle mode, press <
and select
Display settings
Wallpaper →Wallpaper
2. Select an image category.
3. Select an image.
4. Press <
You can change the colour for
the display components, such
as title bars and highlight bars.
1. In Idle mode, press <
and select
Display settings→Skin
2. Select a colour pattern.
Settings
Save
Settings
>
>
Menu
shortcuts
My Menu
mode
You can set [Left] or [Right] to
function as shortcuts to access
your favourite menus.
1. In Idle mode, press
Menu
> and select
<
Settings→Phone
settings
2. Select a key.
3. Select a menu to be
assigned to the key.
You can set up a menu for your
own favourite menu items.
To set a My menu item:
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Settings→Phone
settings
Menu
→
Shortcuts
> and select
→
My menu
.
.
Silent mode
2. Select an item to be
changed.
3. Select the menu item you
want.
To access a My menu item:
1. In Idle mode, press [Up].
2. Scroll to an item.
3. Press [ ].
You can switch the phone to
Silent mode to avoid disturbing
other people.
Press and hold [ ] in Idle
mode.
Get started
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Get started
Phone lock
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You can protect the phone
against unauthorised use with a
phone password. The phone will
require the password on
power-up.
1. In Idle mode, press <
and select
Security→Change
password
2. Enter the default password,
00000000
3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit
password and press <
4. Enter the new password again
and press <
5. Select
6. Select
7. Enter the password and press
OK
<
Settings
.
, and press <OK>.
OK
Phone lock
Enable
>.
Menu
→
OK
>.
>.
.
.
Make/Answer calls
Make a call
>
Answer a
call
Adjust the
volume
during a call
1. Enter an area code and
phone number.
2. Press [ ].
3. To end the call, press [ ].
1. When the phone rings,
press [ ].
2. To end the call, press [ ].
Press [ / ].
Step outside the phone
Begin with your camera, the music player, the web
browser, and other special features
Use the camera
View a
photo
1. In Idle mode, press
Menu
> and select
<
→
Images →My
files
.
photos
2. Select the photo you want.
My
Step outside the phone
Take a
photo
1. In Idle mode, press [Down]
and select
turn on the camera.
2. Aim the lens at the subject
and make any desired
adjustments.
3. Press [ ] to take a
photo. The photo is saved
automatically.
4. Press <
another photo.
Take photo
Back
> to take
to
Record a
video
1. In Idle mode, press [Down]
and select
2. Press [ ] to start
recording.
3. Press [ ] or < > to
stop recording. The video is
saved automatically.
4. Press < > to record
another video.
Record video
.
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Step outside the phone
Play a video
Play music
Copy music
files to the
phone
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1. In Idle mode, press
Menu
> and select
<
→
Videos →My video
files
clips
.
2. Select the video clip you
want.
Use these methods:
• Download from the wireless
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web
• Download from a computer
using the optional Samsung
PC Studio
Studio User’s Guide
My
Samsung PC
Create a
play list
• Receive via Bluetooth
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• Copy to a memory card and
insert it into the phone
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1. In Idle mode, press
Menu
> and select
<
Applications→Music
.
Player
Options
2. Press <
select
Add music from→ a
memory location.
3. Press [ ] to select the
files you want and press
Add
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<
> and
Play music
files
1. From the music player
screen, press [ ].
2. During playback, use the
following keys:
• : pauses or resumes
playback.
• Up: opens the current
play list.
• Left: returns to the
previous file. Moves
backward in a file when
held down.
• Right: skips to the next
file. Skips forward in a
file when held down.
•/: adjusts the volume.
3. Press [Down] to stop
playback.
Listen to the FM radio
Listen to the
radio
1. Plug the connecter of the
supplied headset into the
jack on the right side of the
phone.
2. In Idle mode, press
Menu
> and select
<
Applications→FM radio
3. Press [ ] to turn on the
radio.
4. Press [Left] or [Right] to
find available radio stations.
5. To turn off the radio,
disconnect the headset from
the phone.
Step outside the phone
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Step outside the phone
Store radio
stations
1. From the station list, press
Options
<
2. Enter the title of the station
and the frequency of the
station and press [ ].
3. Select a location in which
you want to store the
station.
> and select
Browse the web
Using a built-in web browser, you can easily
access the wireless web to get a variety of
up-to-date services and information and to
download web content.
Launch the
web browser
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In Idle mode, press [ ] or
Menu
press <
Browser→ Home
> and select
.
Add
.
Navigate
the web
• To scroll through browser
items, press [Up] or
[Down].
• To select an item, press
<> or [ ].
• To return to the previous
page, press <
• To return to the homepage,
press and hold [
• To access browser options,
select or press [ ].
• To access other phone
menus, press [ ].
Back
C
> or [C].
].
Use Phonebook
Add a
contact
To the phone’s memory:
1. In Idle mode, enter a phone
number and press [ ].
2. Select
number type.
3. Specify contact information:
First name, Last name,
Mobile, Home, Office, Fax,
Other, Email, Graphic ID,
Ringtone, Group, and
Notes.
4. Press <
select
<
contact.
Phone→New→ a
Options
Save
Save
, or press
> to save the
> and
Find a
contact
To the SIM card:
1. In Idle mode, enter a phone
number and press [ ].
2. Select
3. Enter a name.
4. Press <
1. In Idle mode, press
2. Enter the first few letters of
3. Select a contact.
4. Scroll to a number and
SIM →New
Options
Save
select
Save
> to save the
<
contact.
Contacts
<
the name you want.
press [ ] to dial, or
[ ] to edit contact
information.
> and
, or press
>.
.
press
Step outside the phone
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Step outside the phone
Create and
send a
name card
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1. In Idle mode, press
Menu
> and select
<
Phonebook→My
namecard
2. Specify your contact
information.
3. Press [ ] to save the
name card.
4. To send the name card,
press <
select
sending method.
.
Options
Send via→ a
> and
Send messages
Send a text
message
(SMS)
Send a
multimedia
message
(MMS)
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Messages→Create new
message
2. Enter the message text and
press [ ].
3. Enter destination numbers.
4. Press [ ] to send the
message.
1. In Idle mode, press <
and select
Create new message
Multimedia message
2. Select
3. Enter the message subject
and press [ ].
Menu
> and select
→
Text message
Messages
Subject
.
Menu
→
→
.
.
>
4. Select
5. Select
6. Select
7. Enter the message text and
8. Press <
9. Enter destination numbers
10.Press [ ] to send the
Image or video
Music or Sound
Alternatively, select
or
image
add an image or a video
clip.
Add music
sound
and add a music file
or a sound clip.
Text
press [ ].
Options
select
Send
or addresses.
message.
.
Add video
or
.
> and
.
Add
and
Add
or
Send an
e-mail
1. In Idle mode, press
Menu
> and select
<
Messages→Create new
message
message
2. Select
3. Enter the message subject
and press [ ].
4. Select
5. Enter the e-mail text and
press [ ].
6. Select
7. Add image, video, sound,
music files, or document
files.
8. Press <
select
→
Multimedia
.
Subject
.
Message
File attach
Options
Send
.
.
.
> and
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Step outside the phone
Send an
e-mail
(continued)
View messages
View a text
message
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9. Enter e-mail addresses.
10.Press [ ] to send the
e-mail.
When a notification appears:
View
1. Press <
2. Select the message from
the Inbox.
From the Inbox:
1. In Idle mode, press
Menu
<
Messages→My
messages
2. Select an SMS message
().
>.
> and select
→
Inbox
.
View a
multimedia
message
View an
e-mail
When a notification appears:
View
1. Press <
2. Select the message from
the Inbox.
From the Inbox:
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu
Messages→My
messages
2. Select an MMS message
().
1. In Idle mode, press
Menu
<
Messages→My
messages
2. Select
>.
> and select
→
Inbox
.
> and select
→
Email Inbox
Check new e-mail
.
.
1. In Idle mode, press
Menu
> and select
<
Messages→My
messages
2. Select
3. Select an e-mail or a
header.
4. If you selected a header,
press <
select Retrieve to view the
body of the e-mail.
→
Email Inbox
Check new e-mail
Options
> and
Use Bluetooth
Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth
technology, enabling you to connect the phone
wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and
exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or
control the phone remotely.
.
.
Turn on
Bluetooth
Search for
and pair with
a Bluetooth
device
1. In Idle mode, press
Menu
> and select
<
Applications→Bluetooth
→
Activation→On
2. Select
1. In Idle mode, press
2. Select a device.
My phone’s
→
On
visibility
other devices to find your
phone.
Menu
<
Applications→Bluetooth
→
My devices→Search
new device
to allow
> and select
.
Step outside the phone
.
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Step outside the phone
Search for
and pair with
a Bluetooth
device
Send data
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3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the
other device’s Bluetooth
PIN, if it has one, and press
OK
>.
<
When the owner of the
other device enters the
same code, the pairing is
complete.
1. Access an application,
Phonebook,My files
Calendar
2. Select the item you want to
send.
3. Press <
select
Bluetooth
.
Options
Send via
.
, or
> and
→
Receive
data
4. For a Phonebook entry,
select a sending option.
5. Select a device.
6. If necessary, enter the
Bluetooth PIN and press
OK
>.
<
To receive data via Bluetooth,
your phone’s Bluetooth feature
must be active.
1. When a device attempts to
access your phone, press
Yes
> to permit the
<
connection.
Yes
2. If necessary, press <
to confirm that you are
willing to receive.
>
Use a memory card
You can use an optional microSD memory card
to increase your phone’s memory capacity.
Important
memory card
information
• Frequent erasing and
writing will shorten a card’s
lifespan.
• Do not remove a card from
the phone or turn off the
phone while data is being
accessed or transferred.
This could result in loss of
data and/or damage to the
card or phone.
• Do not subject cards to
strong shocks.
• Do not touch card terminals
with your fingers or metal
objects. If dirty, wipe the
card with a soft cloth.
Insert a
memory
card
• Keep cards away from small
children or pets.
• Do not expose cards in a
place subject to
electro-static discharge
and/or electrical noise.
1. Slide the card into the card
slot, with the label side face
up.
2. Press the card until it locks
into place.
Step outside the phone
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