Samsung SGHG400L Users Manual
Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your
service provider.
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Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-XXXXXA
English (LTN). 08/2008. Rev. 1.0
SGH-G400L
user manual
Draft version
using this
manual
This user manual has been specially designed to
guide you through the functions and features of your
mobile phone. To get started quickly,
refer to “introducing your mobile phone,”
“assembling and preparing your mobile phone,”
and “using basic functions.”
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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;
for example: X p.12 (represents “see page
12”)
→
[]
<>
Followed by
menus you must select to perform a step;
for example: Press <Menu> → Messages
→ Create message (represents Menu,
followed by Messages, followed by
Create message)
Square brackets
example: [ ] (represents the Power/
Menu exit key)
Angled brackets
different functions at each screen; for
example: <OK> (represents the OK
softkey)
—the order of options or
—phone keys; for
—softkeys that control
Copyright information
Rights to all technologies and products that
comprise this device are the property of their
respective owners:
• Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide—Bluetooth QD
ID: B013758.
• Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
• Windows Media Player® is registered trademark
of Microsoft Corporation.
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safety and usage information 2
Safety warnings ..........................................2
contents
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Safety precautions ......................................4
Important usage information .......................7
introducing your mobile phone 10
Unpack .....................................................10
Phone layout .............................................11
Keys .........................................................12
Display ......................................................13
Icons .........................................................14
assembling and preparing your mobile
phone 16
Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ...16
Charge the battery ....................................18
Insert a memory card (optional) ................. 19
using basic functions 21
Turn your phone on and off .......................21
Access menus ..........................................22
Switch applications ...................................22
Use the external display ............................22
Customise your phone ..............................23
Use basic call functions ............................ 26
Send and view messages ......................... 27
Add and find contacts ...............................29
Use basic camera functions ......................30
Listen to music .........................................31
Browse the web ........................................34
using advanced functions 36
Use advanced call functions ..................... 36
Use advanced Phonebook functions .........38
Use advanced messaging functions .......... 40
Use advanced music functions .................41
using tools and applications 44
Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ............ 44
Print images ..............................................46
Activate the mobile tracker ........................47
Record and play voice memos .................. 47
Use Java-powered games and applications 48
Use the RSS reader ..................................49
Use the Samsung Mobile Business service 50
Create and view world clocks ...................50
Set and use alarms ...................................51
Use the calculator ..................................... 52
Convert currencies or measurements ....... 52
Set a countdown timer .............................53
Use the stopwatch .................................... 53
Create a new task .....................................53
Create a text memo ..................................53
Manage your calendar ..............................54
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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 in a fire. Follow all local
regulations when disposing used batteries.
• 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
se 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.
• Do not touch gold-colored contacts or terminals
with your fingers or metal objects. If dirty, wipe the
card with a soft cloth.
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Ensure access to emergency services
Emergency calls from your phone may not be
possible in some areas or circumstances. Before
traveling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an
alternate method of contacting emergency services
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personnel.
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introducing your
mobile phone
In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s
layout, keys, display, and icons.
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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.
Phone layout
The inside of your phone includes the following keys
and features:
Camera lens for
video calls
Flashbulb
Web access/
Confirm key*
Left softkey
Memory card slot
Video call key
Volume k ey
Dial key
Delete key
Special function keys
Earpiece
Main display
Camera lens
4-way
navigation key
Right softkey
Application
switch key
Power/Menu
exit key
Alphanumeric
keys
Mouthpiece
Internal
antenna
The outside of your phone includes the following
keys and features:
Multifunction
External display
(Touch screen)
* Depending on your service provider or region, the key
may perform differently.
jack
Hold key
Camera key
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Keys
Key Function
Softkeys
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4-way
navigation
Menu
access/
Confirm
Video call
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Perform actions indicated at the
bottom of the display
In Idle mode, access userdefined menus; In Menu mode,
scroll through menu options
In Idle mode, access Menu
mode; In Menu mode, select the
highlighted menu option or
confirm an input
Depending on your service
provider or region, the key may
perform differently
From the dialling screen, make a
video call
Key Function
Application
switch
Dial
Delete
Power/Menu
exit
Alphanumeric
Open the application switch
window to access other
applications without exiting the
current application
Make or answer a call; In Idle
mode, 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
Key Function
Enter special characters or
Special
function
Volume
Hold
Camera
perform special functions; In Idle
mode, press and hold [ ] for the
Silent profile; Press and hold [ ]
to enter a pause between
numbers
Adjust the phone’s volume
Lock or unlock the touch screen
In Idle mode, turn on the camera
(press and hold); In Camera
mode, take a photo or record a
video
Display
Your phone’s main display consists of three areas:
Icon line
Displays various icons
Text and graphic area
Displays messages,
instructions, and
information you enter
Select Back
Softkey line
Displays the current actions
assigned to each softkey
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Icons
Learn about the icons that appear on your display.
Icon Definition
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Signal strength
GPRS network connected
EDGE network connected
UMTS network connected
HSDPA network activated
Voice call in progress
Video call in progress
Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset
connected
Music playback in progress
Icon Definition
Music playback paused
Music playback stopped
FM radio on
FM radio suspended
Bluetooth activated
Connected with PC
Alarm activated
Memory card inserted
Browsing the web
Connecting to secured web page
Call diverting activated
Icon Definition
Roaming (outside of normal service area)
Normal profile activated
New text message (SMS)
New multimedia message (MMS)
New email message
New voice mail message
New push message
New configuration message
Battery power level
Current time
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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 or USIM 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
use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can purchase a
Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.
To install the SIM or USIM card and battery,
1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert the SIM or USIM card.
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If the phone is on, press and hold
it off.
[]
to turn
Place the SIM or USIM card in the phone with
the gold-coloured contacts facing down.
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3. Insert the battery.
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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 and plug
the small end of the travel adapter.
With the triangle
facing up
Improperly connecting the travel adapter can
cause serious damage to the phone. Any
damages by misuse are not covered by the
warranty.
2. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a
power outlet.
3. When the battery is fully charged (the icon is
no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from
the power outlet.
4. Unplug the travel adapter from the phone.
5. Close the cover to the multifunction jack.
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 8 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
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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.
Turn your phone on and off
To turn your phone on,
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ].
3. Enter your PIN and press <Confirm>
(if necessary).
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 aeroplane
and hospitals.
To switch to the Offline profile, press <Menu> →
Settings → Profiles → Offline.
Follow all posted warnings and directions from
official personnel when in areas where wireless
devices are prohibited.
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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.
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3. Press <Select>, <Confirm>, or [OK] to confirm
the highlighted option.
4. Press <Back> to move up one level; Press [ ]
to return to Idle mode.
Switch applications
Learn to switch to other applications from a menu,
without closing the menu screen you are using.
1. While using a menu, press [ ]. The following
applications are available:
• Call: open the dialling screen
• Messages: access the Messages menu
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• Browser: launch the web browser
• Music player: launch the music player
2. Scroll to the application and press <Select>.
3. When you are finished, scroll to End all? and
press <Yes>.
Use the external display
Learn to use the touch screen on the external
display with the phone closed.
Action Function
The following features are available:
Touch
• : Open the music player to play
music files
• : Listen to the FM radio
• : Turn on the camera
• : Browse your photos and videos
To retrun to the previous screen, touch .
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