Samsung SGH-F270 User Guide

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

World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com

Printed in Korea

Code No.:GH68-19551A

English (IND). 07/2008. Rev. 1.0

SGH-F270

user manual

using this

manual

This user manual has been specially designed to

guide you through the functions and features of your

“assembling and preparing your mobile phone,”

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mobile phone. To get started quickly,

refer to “introducing your mobile phone,”

and “using basic functions.”

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 phone or other
equipment

Note

—notes, usage tips, or additional

information

X

Refer to

—pages with related information;

X

for example:
page 12”)

p. 12 (represents “see

→

[ ]

Followed by

menus you must select to perform a step;
for example: Press <Menu> →
Messages → Create new message
(represents Menu, followed by

Messages, followed by Create new
message)

Square brackets

example: [ ] (represents the Power/
Menu exit key)

—the order of options or

—phone keys; for

Copyright information

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

• Bluetooth

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

• Windows Media player

®

Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide—Bluetooth QD
ID: B014174.

of Microsoft Corporation.

is a registered trademark of the

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Angled brackets

different functions at each screen; for
example: <OK> (represents the OK
softkey)

—softkeys that control

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safety and usage information 2

Safety warnings ..........................................2

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Safety precautions ......................................4

Important usage information ....................... 7

introducing your mobile phone 11

Unpack .....................................................11

Phone layout .............................................12

Keys .........................................................13

Display ......................................................14

Icons .........................................................14

assembling and preparing your mobile
phone 16

Install the SIM card and battery .................16

Charge the battery ....................................18

Insert a memory card (optional) ................. 19

using basic functions 20

Turn your phone on and off .......................20

Access menus ..........................................21

Customise your phone ..............................22

Use basic call functions ............................ 23

Send and view messages ......................... 25

Add and find contacts ...............................28

Use basic camera functions ......................29

Listen to music ......................................... 30

Use the multimedia launcher .....................31

Browse the web ........................................ 32

using advanced functions 33

Use advanced call functions ..................... 33

Use advanced Phonebook functions .........35

Use advanced messaging functions .......... 36

Use advanced music functions ................. 37

using tools and applications 41

Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ............ 41

Activate and send an SOS message ......... 42

Record and play voice memos .................. 43

Use Java-powered games and

applications .............................................. 44

Edit images ...............................................44

Create and view world clocks ................... 46

Set and use alarms ...................................47

Use the calculator .....................................48

Convert currencies or measurements ....... 48

Set a countdown timer .............................49

Use the stopwatch .................................... 49

Create a text memo ..................................49

Manage your calendar .............................. 50

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safety and

usage

information

Safety warnings

Keep your phone away from small
children and pets

Keep your phone and all accessories out of the
reach of small children or animals. Small parts may
cause choking or serious injury if swallowed.

Comply with the following precautions to avoid
dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak

performance of your mobile phone.

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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 phones and equipment
with caution

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

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

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

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Turn off the phone in potentially
explosive environments

Do not use your phone at refuelling points (service
stations) or near fuels or chemicals. Turn off your
phone whenever directed by warning signs or

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instructions. Your phone 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 phone, its parts, or
accessories.

Reduce the risk of repetitive motion
injuries

When sending text messages or playing games on
your phone, hold the phone 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.

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Safety precautions

Drive safely at all times

Avoid using your phone while driving and obey all
regulations that restrict the use of mobile phones
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 phone in a certain area.

Use only Samsung-approved
accessories

Using incompatible accessories may damage your
phone or cause injury.

Turn off the phone near medical
equipment

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

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

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

Handle your phone carefully and
sensibly

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

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

• Your phone is a complex electronic device—
protect it from impacts and rough handling to
avoid serious damage.

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

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

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

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Avoid interference with other electronic
devices

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

Important usage information

Use your phone in the normal position

Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna.

Allow only qualified personnel to service
your phone

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

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

• Frequent writing and erasing will shorten the life
span of memory cards.

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• Do not touch gold-coloured contacts or terminals
with your fingers or metal objects. If dirty, wipe the
card with a soft cloth.

Ensure access to emergency services

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Emergency calls from your phone 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.

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Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
certification information

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

During testing, the maximum SAR recorded for this
model was 0.595 watts per kilogram. In normal use,
the actual SAR is likely to be much lower, as the
phone has been designed to emit only the RF
energy necessary to transmit a signal to the nearest
base station. By automatically emitting lower levels
when possible, your phone reduces your overall
exposure to RF energy.

The Declaration of Conformity at the back of this
manual demonstrates your phones compliance with
the European Radio & Terminal Telecommunications
Equipment (R&TTE) directive. For more information
about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the
Samsung mobile phone website.

Correct disposal of this product

(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

(Applicable in the European Union and
other European countries with separate
collection systems)

This marking shown on the product or its

literature, indicates that it should not be
disposed with other household wastes at the end of
its working life. To prevent possible harm to the
environment or human health from uncontrolled
waste disposal, please separate this from other
types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to
promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

Household users should contact either the retailer
where they purchased this product, or their local
government office, for details of where and how they
can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.

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Business users should contact their supplier and
check the terms and conditions of the purchase
contract. This product should not be mixed with
other commercial wastes for disposal.

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introducing your

mobile phone

In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s

layout, keys, display, and icons.

Unpack

Check your product box for the following items:

• Mobile phone

• Battery

• Travel adapter (charger)

•User manual

• The items supplied with your phone may vary
depending on the software and accessories
available in your region or offered by your
service provider.
You can obtain additional accessories from
your local Samsung dealer.

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

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Phone layout

The front of your phone includes the following keys
and features:

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Speaker

4-way navigation key

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Speaker

Left softkey
Volume key

FM radio key

Memory card slot

Dial key

Delete key

Mouthpiece

Earpiece

Display

Confirm key

Right softkey

Music
player key

Power/Menu
exit key

Alphanumeric
keys

Special
function keys

The rear of your phone includes the following keys
and features:

Headset Jack*

Speaker

Multifunction jack**

Camera key

* For 3.5 mm headset
** For 20 pin headset

Camera lens

Battery cover

Closing the phone automatically locks the
exposed keys to prevent you from accidentally
pressing them. To unlock these keys, press
<Unlock> → <OK>

.

Keys

Key Function

Softkeys

4-way
navigation

Confirm

FM radio

Music
player

Perform actions indicated at the
bottom of the display

In Idle mode, access My Menu mode
(up) or user-defined menus (left/right/
down); In Idle mode, scroll through
menu options

In Idle mode, access the list of web
browser menus; In Menu mode,
select the highlighted menu option or
confirm an input

Launch the FM radio

Launch the music player

Key Function

Make or answer a call; In Idle mode,

Dial

Delete

Power/
Menu exit

Alpha­numeric

Special
function

retrieve recently dialled, missed, or
received numbers

Delete characters or items in an
application

Turn the phone on and off (press and
hold); End a call; In Menu mode,
cancel input and return to Idle mode

Enter numbers, letters, and special
characters; In Idle mode, press and
hold [1] to access voice mails and [0]
to enter an international call prefix

Enter special characters or perform
special functions; In Idle mode, press
and hold [ ] for the Silent profile;
Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause
between numbers

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Key Function

Volu me

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Camera

Adjust the phone’s volume

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

Display

Your phone’s display consists of three areas:

Icon line

Displays various icons

Text and graphic area

Displays messages,
instructions, and information
you enter

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Softkey line

Displays the current actions
assigned to each softkey

Icons

Learn about the icons that appear on your display.

Icon Definition

Signal strength

GPRS network status

• Blue: GPRS network connected

• Red: Transferring data via GPRS network

EDGE network status

• Blue: EDGE network connected

• Red: Transferring data via EDGE network

Call in progress

SOS message feature activated

Memory card inserted

Connected with PC

Call diverting activated

Icon Definition

Roaming (outside of normal service area)

Browsing the web

In Home Zone service area

In Office Zone service area

Bluetooth activated

Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset
connected

Music playback in progress

Music playback paused

Alarm activated

Normal profile activated

Silent profile activated

Icon Definition

Driving profile activated

Meeting profile activated

Outdoor profile activated

Offline profile activated

New text message (SMS)

New multimedia message (MMS)

New email message

New voice mail message

FM radio on

Battery power level

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assembling and

preparing your

mobile phone

Get started by assembling and setting up

your mobile phone for its first use.

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Install the SIM card and battery

When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will
receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card,
with subscription details, such as your personal
identification number (PIN) and optional services.

To install the SIM card and battery,

1. Remove the battery cover.

If the phone is on, press and hold [ ] to turn it
off.

2. Insert the SIM card. 3. Insert the battery.

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Place the SIM card in the phone with the gold­coloured contacts facing down.

4. Replace the battery cover.

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Charge the battery

Before using the phone for the first time, you must
charge the battery.

1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the

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side of the phone.

2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the
multifunction jack.

With the triangle facing up

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

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

4. When the battery is fully charged (the icon is
no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from
the power outlet.

5. Unplug the

6. Close the cover to the multifunction jack.

travel

adapter from the phone.

About the low battery indicator

When your battery is low, the phone will emit a
warning tone and a low battery message. The
battery icon will also be empty and blinking. If
the battery level becomes too low, the phone
will automatically power off. Recharge your
battery to continue using your phone.

Insert a memory card (optional)

To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a
memory card. Your phone accepts microSD™
memory cards up to 2 GB (depending on memory
card manufacturer and type).

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

2. Insert a memory card with the label side facing
up.

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3. Push the memory card in the memory card slot
until it locks in place.

To remove the memory card, push it gently until it
disengages from the phone, and then pull the
memory card out of the memory card slot.

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using basic

functions

Learn how to perform basic operations and use the

main features of your mobile phone.

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Turn your phone on and off

To turn your phone on,

1. Slide open the phone.

2. Press and hold [ ].

3. Enter your PIN and press <Confirm> (if
necessary).

4. When the setup wizard opens, customise your
phone as desired by following the screen.

To turn your phone off, repeat steps 1 and 2 above.

Switch to the Offline profile

By switching to the Offline profile, you can use your
phone’s non-network services in areas where
wireless devices are prohibited, such as aeroplanes
and hospitals.

To switch to the Offline profile, press <Menu> →

Settings → Phone settings → Phone profiles →
Offline.

Follow all posted warnings and directions from
official personnel when in areas where wireless
devices are prohibited.

Access menus

To access your phone’s menus,

1. Press a softkey for the menu you want.

2. Use the navigation key to scroll to a menu or
option.

3. Press <Select>, <OK>, or the Confirm key to
confirm the highlighted option.

4. Press <Back> to move up one level; Press [ ]
to return to Idle mode.

Use My Menu mode

Use My Menu mode to easily access your favourite
menus.

1. In Idle mode, scroll up.

2. Scroll to the menu you want and press the
Confirm key.

To assign menus,

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings →
Phone settings → My menu.

2. Select a location and scroll to the menu you
want.

3. Press <Save>.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to assign more menus (if
necessary).

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Customise your phone

Get more from your phone by customising it to
match your preferences.

Adjust the volume of the key tones

In Idle mode, press the Volume key to adjust the key

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tone volume.

Switch to or from the Silent profile

In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to silence or
unsilence your phone.

Change your ringtone

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings →
Phone settings → Phone profiles.

2. Scroll to the profile you are using.

3. Press <Options> → Edit → Voice call ringtone.

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4. Select a ringtone category → a ringtone.

5. Press <Options> → Save profile.
To switch to another profile, select it from the list.

Select a wallpaper (Idle mode)

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings →
Display settings → Home screen →
Wallpaper.

2. Select an image category → an image.

3. Press <Save>.

Select a skin colour (Menu mode)

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings →
Display settings → My theme.

2. Select a colour pattern.

Set menu shortcuts

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings →
Phone settings → Shortcuts.

2. Select a key to use as a shortcut.

3. Select a menu to assign to the shortcut key.

Lock your phone

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings →
Security settings → Phone lock.

2. Select On.

3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and press
<OK>.

4. Enter the new password again and press <OK>.

Use basic call functions

Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call
functions.

Make a call

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

2. Press [ ] to make a call.

3. To end the call, press [ ].

Answer a call

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

2. To end the call, press [ ].

Adjust the volume

To adjust the volume during a call, press the Volume
key.

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Use the speakerphone feature

1. During a call, press the Confirm key → <Yes> to
activate the speaker.

2. To switch back to the earpiece, press the
Confirm key again.

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In Speakerphone mode, a noisy environment
will make it difficult to hear the person whom
you are speaking with. In a noisy environment,
it is better to use the normal phone mode for
better audio performance.

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Use the headset

By plugging the supplied headset into the phone’s
multifunction jack, you can make and answer calls:

• To redial the last call, press the headset button,
and then press again and hold.

• To answer a call, press and hold the headset
button.

• To end a call, press and hold the headset button.

Send and view messages

Learn to send or view text (SMS), multimedia (MMS),
or email messages.

Send a text message

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages →
Create new message → Text message.

2. Enter your message text.

3. Press <Options> → Send only or Save and
send.

4. Enter a destination number.

5. Press <Options> → Send to send the
message.

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Send a multimedia message

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages →
Create new message → Multimedia message.

2. Select Subject.

3. Enter a subject and press the Confirm key.

4. Select Image or video or Music or sound.

5. Add an image, a video, music, or sound.

6. Enter your message text and press the Confirm
key.

7. Press <Options> → Send.

8. Enter a destination number or an email address.

9. Press <Options> → Send to send the
message.

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Send an email

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages →
Create new message → Email.

2. Select Subject.

3. Enter a subject and press the Confirm key.

4. Select Message.

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5. Enter your email text and press the Confirm key.

6. Select File attact and attach a file (if necessary).

7. Press <Options> → Send.

8. Enter an email address.

9. Press <Options> → Send to send the email.

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Enter text

When entering text, you can change the text input
mode:

• Press [ ] to switch between T9 and ABC modes.

• Press [ ] to change case or switch to Number
mode.

• Press and hold [ ] to switch to Symbol mode.

Enter text in one of the following modes:

Mode Function

Press the appropriate alphanumeric key until

ABC

T9

Number

Symbol

the character you want appears on the
display.

1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric
keys to enter an entire word.

2. When the word displays correctly, press
[ ] to insert a space. If the correct word
does not display, press [
alternate word.

Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to
enter a number.

Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to
select a symbol.

0

] to select an

View text or multimedia messages

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages →
My messages → Inbox.

2. Select a text or multimedia message.

View an email

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages →
My messages → Email inbox → Check new
mail.

2. Select an email or a header.

3. If you selected a header, press <Options> →
Retrieve to view the body of the email.

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Add and find contacts

Learn the basics of using the Phonebook feature.

Add a new contact

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

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2. Select Save → a memory location (phone or
SIM) → New.

3. Select a number type (if necessary).

4. Enter contact information.

5. Press <Options> → Save, or <Save> to add
the contact to memory.

Find a contact

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Phonebook →
Contact list.

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You can also press <Contacts> in Idle mode.

2. Enter the first few letters of the name you want to
find.

3. Select the contact’s name from the search list.

Once you have found a contact, you can:

• call the contact by pressing [ ]

• edit the contact information by pressing the
Confirm key

Use basic camera functions

Learn the basics to capture and view photos and
videos.

Capture photos

1. In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key to
turn on the camera.

2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape
view.

3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any
adjustments.

4. Press the Confirm key or Camera key to take a
photo.
The photo is saved automatically.

5. Press < > or the Camera key to take another
photo (step 3).

View photos

In Idle mode, press <Menu> → My files → Images
→ My photos → a photo file.

Capture videos

1. In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key to
turn on the camera.

2. Press [1] to switch to Recording mode.

3. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape
view.

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

5. Press the Confirm key or Camera key to start
recording.

6. Press < > or the Camera key to stop
recording.

The video is saved automatically.

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7. Press < > or the Camera key to record another
video (step 4).

View videos

In Idle mode, press <Menu> → My files → Videos
→ My video clips → a video file.

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Listen to music

Learn how to listen to music via the music player or
FM radio.

Listen to the FM radio

1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone.

2. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → FM radio.
You can also press [FM] in Idle mode, or slide
down the front part of your phone and select FM

radio.

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3. Press the Confirm key to start the radio.

4. Press <Yes> to start automatic tuning.
The radio scans and saves available stations
automatically.

The first time you access the
will be prompted to start automatic tuning.

5. Scroll up or down to a stored radio station.

6. To turn off the FM radio, press the Confirm key.

FM radio

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Listen to music files

Start by transferring files to your phone or memory
card:

• Download from the wireless web. X Browse the

web

• Download from a PC with the optional Samsung

PC Studio. X p. 37

• Receive via Bluetooth. X p. 42

• Copy to your memory card. X p. 38

• Synchronise with Windows Media Player 11.

X

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After transferring music files to your phone or
memory card,

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Music.
You can also press [ ] in Idle mode, or slide

down the front part of your phone and select
Music.

2. Select a music category → a music file.

3. Control playback using the following keys:

Key Function

Confirm

Volume

Pause or resume playback

Adjust the volume up or down

Key Function

• Left: Restart playback; Skip
backward (press within 3
seconds); Scan backward in a file

Navigation

(press and hold)

• Right: Skip forward; Scan forward
in a file (press and hold)

• Up: Open the playlist

• Down: Stop playback

Use the multimedia launcher

Learn to use the multimedia launcher which allows
you to access various multimedia applications.

1. Slide down the front part of your phone.

2. Scroll to FM radio, Music, or Videos and press
the Confirm key.

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Browse the web

Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web
pages.

Browse web pages

1. In Idle mode, press the Confirm key to launch

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your service provider’s homepage.

2. Navigate web pages using the following keys:

Key Function

Scroll up or down on a web page

Select an item

Return to the previous page

>

Access a list of browser options

>

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Navigation

Confirm

<

Back

<

Options

Bookmark your favourite web pages

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Browser →
Bookmarks.

2. Select an empty location.

3. Enter a page title and a web address (URL).

4. Press <Save>.

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Use advanced call functions

Learn about your phone’s additional calling
capabilities.

functions

Learn how to perform advanced operations and use

additional features of your mobile phone.

View and dial missed calls

Your phone will display calls you have missed on the
display. To dial the number of a missed call,

1. Press <View>.

2. Scroll to the missed call you want to dial.

3. Press [ ] to dial.

Call a recently dialled number

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

2. Scroll to the number you want and press [ ] to
dial.

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Hold a call or retrieve a held call

Press <Hold> to place a call on hold or press
<Retrieve> to retrieve a held call.

Dial a second call

If your network supports this function, you can dial

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another number during a call:

1. Press <Hold> to place the first call on hold.

2. Enter the second number to dial and press [ ].

3. Press <Swap> to switch between the two calls.

4. To end the call on hold, press <Options> → End
held call.

5. To end the current call, press [ ].

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Answer a second call

If your network supports this function, you can
answer a second incoming call:

1. Press <Accept> to answer the second call.
The first call is automatically placed on hold.

2. Press <Swap> to switch between the calls.

Make a multiparty call (conference call)

1. Call the first party you want to add to the
multiparty call.

2. While connected to the first party, call the
second party.
The first party is automatically placed on hold.

3. When connected to the second party, press
<Options> → Join.

4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add more parties (if
necessary).

5. To end the multiparty call, press [ ].

Call an international number

1. In Idle mode, press and hold [0] to insert the +
character.

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

Call a contact from Phonebook

You can call numbers directly from Phonebook
using stored contacts. X p. 28

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Phonebook →
Contact list.
You can also press <Contacts> in Idle mode.

2. Scroll to the number you want to dial and press
[] to dial.

Use advanced Phonebook functions

Learn to create namecards, set speed dial numbers,
and create groups of contacts.

Create a namecard

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Phonebook →
My namecard.

2. Enter your personal details and press <Options>

→ Save or the Confirm key.

You can send your namecard by attaching it to
a message or email or transferring it via the
Bluetooth wireless feature.

Set speed dial numbers

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Phonebook →
Speed dial.

2. Select a number you want to set (2-9).

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3. Select a contact → a number (if necessary) to
assign to the number.
The contact is saved to the speed dial number.

You can now call this contact from Idle mode
by pressing and holding the assigned speed

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dial number.

Create a group of contacts

By creating groups of contacts, you can assign
ringtones and caller ID photos to each group or send
messages and emails to an entire group. Start by
creating a group:

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Phonebook →
Group.

2. Press <Options> → Add.

3. Enter a group name and scroll down.

4. To set the caller ID image, press the Confirm key

→ an image category → an image → <Select>.

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5. To set a group ringtone, scroll down and press
the Confirm key → a ringtone category → a
ringtone.

6. Press <Save>.

Use advanced messaging functions

Learn to create templates and use templates to
create new messages.

Create a text template

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages →
Templates → Text template.

2. Select an empty location to open a new template
window.

3. Enter your text and press the Confirm key to save
the template.

Create a multimedia template

1. Create a multimedia message, with a subject
and desired attachments, to use as your
template. X p. 25

2. From the message screen, press <Options> →
Save in → Templates.
The message is now saved as a multimedia
template with a preset name, such as ‘Birthday.’

Insert text templates in new messages

1. To start a new message, press <Menu> →
Messages → Create new message → Text
message.

2. Press <Options> → Insert → Template → a
template.

Create a message from a multimedia
template

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages →
Templates → Multimedia message templates.

2. Scroll to the template you want and press
<Options> → Send.

Use advanced music functions

Learn to prepare music files, create playlists, and
store radio stations.

Copy music files via Samsung PC Studio

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings →
Phone settings → PC connections →
Samsung PC studio.

2. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the
multifunction jack on your phone to a PC.

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3. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the
PC to the phone.
Refer to Samsung PC Studio help for more
information.

Copy music files to a memory card

1. Insert a memory card.

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2. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings →
Phone settings → PC connections → Mass
storage.

3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the
multifunction jack on your phone to a PC.

When connected, a pop-up window will appear
on the PC.

4. Select Open folder to view files in the pop-up
window on the PC.

5. Copy files from the PC to the memory card.

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Synchronise your phone with Windows
Media Player

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings →
Phone settings → PC connections → Media
player.

2. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the
multifunction jack on your phone to a PC with
Windows Media Player installed.

When connected, a pop-up window will appear
on the PC.

3. Select Sync digital media files to this device in
the pop-up window on the PC.

4. Edit or enter your phone's name in the pop-up
window (if necessary), and then click Finish.

5. Select and drag the music files you want to the
sync list.

6. Click Start Sync.

Create a playlist

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Music →
Playlists.

2. Press <Options> → Create playlist.

3. Enter a title for your new playlist and press the
Confirm key.

4. Select the new playlist.

5. Press <Options> → Add → Tracks.

6. Select the files you want to include and press
<Add>.

Customise your music player settings

Learn to adjust the playback and sound settings for
your music player.

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Music.

2. Press <Options> → Settings.

3. Adjust the settings to customise your music
player.

4. Press <Save>.

Store radio stations automatically

1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone.

2. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → FM radio.

3. Press the Confirm key to start the radio.

4. Press <Options> → Self-tuning.

5. Press <Yes> to confirm (if necessary).
The radio scans and saves available stations

automatically.

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Find information of music

Learn to access an online music service and get
information about the songs you hear while on the
move.

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications →
Music recognition → Music recognition.

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Your phone connects to the server.

2. When your phone is successfully registered,
press <Record> to record a part of music you
want to find.

Some service providers may not support this
service and the database may not have
information for all songs.

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applications

Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools

and additional applications.

Use the Bluetooth wireless feature

Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other
wireless devices for exchanging data and using
hands-free features.

Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications →
Bluetooth → Activation → On.

2. To allow other devices locate your phone, press

My phone’s visibility → On.

Find and pair with other Bluetooth­enabled devices

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications →
Bluetooth → My devices → Search new
device.

2. Scroll to a device and press <Select>.

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3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature 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 or accepts the connection, pairing is
complete.

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Send data using the Bluetooth wireless
feature

1. Select the file or item from one of your phone’s
applications that you want to send.

2. Press <Options> → Send via → Bluetooth
(when sending contact data, specify which data
to send).

Receive data using the Bluetooth
wireless feature

1. Enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature
and press <OK> (if necessary).

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2. Press <Yes> to confirm that you are willing to
receive data from the device (if necessary).

Activate and send an SOS message

When you have an emergency, you can send an
SOS message asking for help.

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages →
SOS messages → Sending options.

2. Scroll left or right to On.

3. Scroll down and press the Confirm key to open
the recipient list.

4. Press the Confirm key to open your contact list.

5. Select a contact.

6. Select a number (if necessary).

7. When you are finished selecting contacts, press
the Confirm key to save the recipients.

8. Scroll down and set the number of times to
repeat the SOS message.

9. Scroll down and edit the SOS message (if
necessary).

10. Press <Save> → <Yes>.

To send an SOS message, the phone must be
closed and the keys locked. With the phone closed,
press the Volume key four times.

Once you send an SOS message, all phone
functions will be suspended until you press
[].

Record and play voice memos

Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder.

Record a voice memo

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications →
Voice recorder.

2. Press the Confirm key to start recording.

3. Speak your memo into the microphone.

4. When you are finished speaking, scroll down.

Play a voice memo

1. From the voice recorder screen, press
<Options> → Go to My voice clips.

2. Select a file.

3. Control the playback using the following keys:

Key Function

Confirm

Volume

Navigation

Pause or resume playback

Adjust the volume up or down

• Left: Scan backward in a file

• Right: Scan forward in a file

• Down: Stop playback

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Use Java-powered games and applications

Learn to use games and applications powered by
award-winning Java technology.

Play games

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1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications →
Java world.

2. Select a game from the list and follow the
onscreen instructions.

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Available games may vary, depending on your
service provider or region. Game controls and
options may vary.

Launch applications

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications →
Java world → an application.

2. Press <Options> to access a list of various
options and settings for your application.

Edit images

Learn to edit images and apply fun effects.

Apply effects to images

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications →
Image editor.

2. Press <Options> → New image → Open or
Take photo.

3. Select an image or take a new photo.

4. Press <Load> or < >.

5. Press <Options> → Effects → an effect option.

6. Press <Done> to apply the effect.

7. When you are finished applying effects, press
<Options> → Save as → <Yes>.

8. Enter a new file name for the image and press
the Confirm key.

Adjust an image

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications →
Image editor.

2. Press <Options> → New image → Open or
Take photo.

3. Select an image or take a new photo.

4. Press <Load> or < >.

5. Press <Options> → Adjust → an adjustment
option (brightness, contrast, or colour).

6. Using the navigation key, adjust the image as
desired and press <Done>.

7. Press <Options> → Save as → <Yes>.

8. Enter a new file name for the image and press
the Confirm key.

Transform an image

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications →
Image editor.

2. Press <Options> → New image → Open or
Take photo.

3. Select an image or take a new photo.

4. Press <Load> or < >.

5. Press <Options> → Transform → Rotate or
Flip.

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6. Using the navigation key, adjust the image as
desired and press <Done>.

7. Press <Options> → Save as → <Yes>.

8. Enter a new file name for the image and press
the Confirm key.

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Insert a visual feature

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications →
Image editor.

2. Press <Options> → New image → Open or
Take photo.

3. Select an image or take a new photo.

4. Press <Load> or < >.

5. Press <Options> → Insert → a visual feature
(frame, clip art, or emoticon).

6. Select a visual feature to add and press the
Confirm key.

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7. Press <Select>.

8. Using the navigation key, relocate the visual
feature (if necessary).

9. Press <Done>.

10.Press <Options> → Save as → <Yes>.

11.Enter a new file name for the image and press
the Confirm key.

Create and view world clocks

Learn to view the time in another country or city and
set world clocks to appear on your display.

Create world clocks

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications →
World clock.

2. Scroll down to the middle clock.

3. Scroll left or right to a time zone.

4. Scroll down to the bottom clock.

5. Scroll left or right to a time zone.

6. Press <Options> → Save to create your world
clocks.

To set daylight saving time. Press <

→ Apply daylight saving time →

→ <Save

>.

Options

time zones

>

Add a world clock to your display

In Dual Clock Display mode, you can view clocks
with two different time zones on your display.

After you have created world clocks,

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications →
World clock.

2. Scroll to a world clock you want to add and
press <Options> → Mark as second clock.

3. Press <Options> → Display settings.

4. Scroll left or right to a clock type.

5. Press <Save>.

Set and use alarms

Learn to set and control alarms for important events.

Set a new alarm

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Alarms.

2. Select an empty alarm location.

3. Set alarm details.

4. Press <Save>.

The auto power-up feature sets the phone to
automatically turn on and sound the alarm at
the designated time if the phone is turned off.

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Stop an alarm

When the alarm sounds,

• Press any key to stop an alarm without snooze.

• Press <Confirm> or the Confirm key to stop an

alarm with snooze, or press <Snooze> or any key
to silence the alarm for the snooze period.

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Deactivate an alarm

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Alarms.

2. Select the alarm you want to deactivate.

3. Scroll down (if necessary).

4. Scroll left or right to Off.

5. Press <Save>.

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Use the calculator

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications →
Calculator.

2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator
display to perform basic mathematical
operations.

Convert currencies or measurements

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications →
Converter → a conversion type.

2. Enter the currencies or measurements and units
in the appropriate fields.

Set a countdown timer

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications →
Timer.

2. Press <Set>.

3. Enter hours or minutes to count down and press
<OK>.

4. Press the Confirm key to begin or pause the
countdown.

5. When the timer expires, press <OK> to stop the
alert.

Use the stopwatch

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications →
Stopwatch.

2. Press the Confirm key to begin and record lap
times.

3. When you are finished, press <Stop>.

4. Press <Reset> to clear recorded times.

Create a text memo

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications →
Memo.

2. Press <Create>.

3. Enter your memo text and press the Confirm key.

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Manage your calendar

Learn to change the calendar view and create
events.

Change the calendar view

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Calendar.

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2. Press <Options> → View by → Day or Week.

Create an event

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Calendar.

2. Press <Options> → Event list → an event type.

3. Press <Options> → Create.

4. Enter the details of the event as required.

5. Press <Save>.

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troubleshooting

If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service
professional.

When you turn on your phone, the following
messages may appear:

Message Try this to solve the problem:

Insert SIM

Phone lock

Ensure that the SIM card is installed
correctly.

When the phone lock feature is
enabled, you must enter the password
you set for the phone.

Message Try this to solve the problem:

When using the phone for the first time
or when the PIN requirement is

Enter PIN

Enter PUK

enabled, you must enter the PIN
supplied with the SIM card. You can
disable this feature by using the

menu.

lock

Your SIM card is blocked, usually as a
result of entering your PIN incorrectly
several times. You must enter the PUK
supplied by your service provider.

troubleshooting

PIN

a

Your phone displays “No network”, “Network
unavailable”, or “Not done.”

• When you are in areas with weak signals or poor
reception, you may lose reception. Move to
another area and try again.

• You cannot access some options without a
subscription. Contact your service provider for
more details.

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You enter a number, but the call is not dialled.

• Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key: [ ].

• Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular
network.

• Ensure that you have not set call barring for the
phone number.

b

Another caller cannot reach you.

• Ensure that your phone is turned on.

• Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular
network.

• Ensure that you have not set call barring for the
phone number.

Another caller cannot hear you speaking.

• Ensure that you are not covering the built-in
microphone.

• Ensure that the microphone is close to your
mouth.

• If using a headset, ensure that it is properly
connected.

The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes.

Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to
continue using the phone.

The audio quality of the call is poor.

• Ensure that you are not blocking the phone’s
internal antenna.

• When you are in areas with weak signals or poor
reception, you may lose reception. Move to
another area and try again.

You select a contact to call, but the call is not
dialled.

• Ensure that the correct number is stored in the
contact list.

• Re-enter and save the number, if necessary.

The battery does not charge properly or
sometimes the phone turns itself off.

• The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both
gold-coloured contacts with a clean, soft cloth
and try charging the battery again.

• If the battery will no longer charge completely,
dispose of the old battery properly and replace it
with a new battery.

Your phone is hot to the touch.

When you use several applications at once, your
phone requires more power and may heat up.

This is normal and should not affect your phone’s
lifespan or performance.

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