*Some of the contents of this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider.
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User’s Guide
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Important safety
precautions
Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal.
Use road safety 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 [SEND].
Keep your phone away from small children
Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories, out of the reach of small children.
Accessories and batteries
Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorized accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous.
•The phone could explode if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type.
•Dispose used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Qualified service
Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.
For more detailed safety information, see "Health and safety information" on page 16.
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Make sure you have each item
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User’s manual |
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First steps to operate your phone
Install and charge the phone
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3 Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.
4 When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon stops blinking), unplug the adapter from the power outlet.
5 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
Power on
Do not turn on the phone when mobile phone use is prohibited.
Power off
1.Open the phone.
2.Press and hold [] to turn on the phone.
3.If necessary, enter the PIN and press <OK>
1.Open the phone.
2.Press and hold [].
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Keys and display
Key(s) Description
Softkeys Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display.
Navigation In Standby mode, access menu options keys directly.
In Menu mode, scroll through the menu options.
OK key In Idle mode, enters Menu mode.
In Menu mode, selects the highlighted menu option.
SEND key Sends or answers a call.
In Standby mode, retrieves the last number dialed, missed, or received.
CLR key Deletes characters from the display.
In Menu mode, returns to the previous menu level.
Key(s) Description
Speaker Turns on the external speaker during a call. phone key
END key Ends a call. Hold down to switch the phone on and off.
In Menu mode, cancels input and returns the phone to Idle mode.
Numeric Enter numbers, letters, and some special keys characters.
In Standby mode, hold [1] down to access your voicemail.
*/# keys Enter special characters.
Use for some special functions.
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Volume |
Adjusts the phone volume. |
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Camera key In Standby mode, with the phone open, turns on the camera. With the phone closed, hold down to turn on the camera.
In Capture mode, takes a photo.
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All menu options listed
Contacts
You can store phone numbers in your phone.
Find
Find a phone number By Name, By Entry, or By Group.
Add New Entry
Add a number, e-mail, or web address to your Phonebook.
Speed Dial
Speed dialing allows you to press and hold a key (or keys) to dial the number associated with those key(s).
Group
Create, view, rename, or send a message to your groups.
Memory Info
Display available memory for your phone.
Calls
Use this menu to view the calls you have dialed, received, or missed, and the length of your calls.
Outgoing Calls
If Caller Line Identification is available, your phone keeps a list of the most recent outgoing calls that you have made. Contact your service provider for the availability.
Incoming Calls
This menu lets you view the most recent calls you have received if you are a subscribe to the Caller Line Identification service. Contact your service provider for further details about this service. When you access this menu, a list of the incoming calls displays.
Missed Calls
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Menu functions
The phone stores the most recent numbers you have failed to answer. When you access this menu, a list of the missed calls displays.
All Calls
Erase History
Use this menu to delete calls from any or all call logs.
Call Timer
Use the Call Timers menu to view various timers for calls made and received from your phone. You can also reset any of your call timers, with the exception of the Lifetime timer.
Data Counter
Messages
Use the Messages menu to send and receive short text messages to and from other mobile phones. In addition, your phone supports the Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS), which enables you to
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images in your messages. You can also use the voice mail feature.
To access this menu, press [OK] in Standby mode and select Messages.
Send Message
In this menu, you can create and send new text/ picture messages.
Inbox
You can view the messages you have received in this message box. When you access this menu, a list of messages displays.
Outbox
You can view the messages you have sent in this message box. When you access this menu, a list of messages displays.
Drafts
You can view the messages you have saved in this message box while creating a message.
Voicemail
Use this menu to store the number of the voice mail server and access your voice mails.
You must enter the voice server number before you can access your voice mails. Your service provider can give the voice server number.
Erase Messages
You can erase unlocked messages in your Inbox, Drafts folder, or Sent folder. Locked or unread messages are not erased.
Msg Settings
Use the Msg Settings menu to define general message settings and specific settings for text and picture messages.
easyedge
With easyedgeSM, you can download full featured applications over the air including games, personalized
ring tones, pictures, and more. You can send and receive instant messages and email, or browse the web to catch up on all the latest news.
Display
This section shows you how to change your phone’s menu appearance, display brightness and contrast, and display content to better meet your needs.
Menu Style
Choose how the main menu appears in the display when you press the MENU key
Wallpaper
Wallpaper lets you choose the images that appear in the background of your phone’s front and main displays while your phone is closed or in standby mode.
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Menu functions
Clock Format
Clock Format lets you choose the format your phone will use to present the current time in your phone’s front and main displays while your phone is closed or in standby mode.
Theme
Lets you select the color theme used to display menu screens and popup menus and messages. You can choose from a variety of color themes.
Dialing Font Size
Lets you select the style and size of your dialing font.
Banner
Create your own personalized greeting that appears in the display while your phone is in standby mode.
Backlight
Front Contrast
Sounds
Volume
Use the Volume sub menu to set the default volume for incoming calls and alarms.
Ringer Type
You can assign ring tones for calls, alarms, and other alerts in the Ringer Type sub menu.
Alerts
You can set your phone to sound an alert whenever you enter or leave your service area, connect or disconnect a call, and other options.
Key Tone
You can set the backlight for your display or keypad to remain on for a specified period of time or remain on as long as the folder is open.
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Key Tone allows you to adjust the volume level and length of the tone that the keypad generates each time you press a key.