*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
Draft version 2008.05.24
Important safety precautions
Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal.
Copyright information
•Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. Bluetooth QD ID: B014035
•JavaTM is a trademark or registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
•Windows Media Player® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Drive safely at all times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park your 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 your ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched on.
Emergency calls
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 43.
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About this Guide
This User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your 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.
→Indicates that you need to press the Navigation keys to scroll to the specified option and then select it.
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<> Indicates a soft key, whose function is displayed on the phone screen. For example, <Select>
• 3G
Your phone is capable of operating in a 3G environment, allowing much greater data transfer speed, video streaming, and video conferencing.
Special features of your phone
• User created theme
Create your own theme using your favourite background images and colours.
• MobileBlog
Share your photos and videos on photo sharing websites and blogs.
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•RSS reader
Use RSS reader to get the latest news from your favourite websites.
•Camera and camcorder
Use the camera module on your phone to take a photo or record a video.
•Synchronisation with Windows Media Player
Transfer music files to your phone directly from Windows Media Player.
•Music player
Play music files on your phone. You can use other phone functions while listening to music.
•FM radio
Listen to your favourite radio stations anytime, anywhere.
•Digital data printing
Print images, messages, and personal data directly from your phone.
•Bluetooth
Transfer media files and personal data, and connect to other devices using wireless Bluetooth technology.
•WEB BROWSER
Access the wireless web to get up-to-the-minute information and a wide variety of media content.
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First steps to operating your phone |
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Power on or off.............................................. |
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Phone layout................................................. |
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Keys and icons .............................................. |
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Access menu functions .................................. |
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Enter text .................................................... |
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Customise your phone................................... |
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Use an optional memory card ......................... |
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Begin with call functions, camera, music player, web browser and other special features
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Use the camera ............................................ |
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Play music................................................... |
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Listen to the FM radio ................................... |
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Browse the web ........................................... |
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Use Phonebook ............................................ |
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View messages ............................................ |
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Use Bluetooth .............................................. |
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Menu functions |
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Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode.
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Image editor |
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Videos |
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Calculator |
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Music |
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Converter |
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Removing the battery cover
Power on or off
Switch on 1. Press and hold [ ].
2.If necessary, enter the PIN and press <Confirm>.
Switch off Press and hold [ ].
Phone layout
Front view
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Rear view
Rear camera lensSpeaker
Flashbulb
Multifunction
jack
Camera key
You can lock the keypad to prevent any unwanted phone operations, from accidentally pressing any of the keys. In Idle mode, press and hold []. To unlock the keypad, press the left soft key, and press and hold [
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Keys and icons
Keys
Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display.
In Idle mode, access your favourite menus directly.
In Menu mode, scroll through menu options.
In Idle mode, access Menu mode.
In Menu mode, select the highlighted option or confirm input.
Make or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve the numbers recently dialled, missed, or received.
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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 [1] to access your voicemail server. Press and hold [0] to enter an international call prefix.
Enter special characters or perform special functions.
In Idle mode, press and hold [] to activate or deactivate the Silent profile. Press and hold [
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Adjust the phone volume.
In Idle mode, press and hold to turn on the camera.
In Camera mode, take a photo or record a video.
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Icons
The following icons may appear on the top line of the screen to indicate your phone’s status. Depending on your country or service provider, the icons shown on the display may vary.
Signal strength
Connecting to GPRS (2.5G) network or transferring data in GPRS (2.5G) network
Connecting to EDGE network or transferring data in EDGE network
Connecting to UMTS (3G) network or transferring data in UMTS (3G) network
Connecting to HSDPA (3G+) network or transferring data in HSDPA (3G+) network
Voice call in progress
Video call in progress
Connected with PC via USB port
Browsing Internet
Connected to secured web page
Music playback in progress
Music playback paused
Music playback stopped
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FM radio status:
•: On
•: Off
Bluetooth active
Bluetooth headset or hands-free car kit connected
Alarm set
New message:
•: Text message
• : Multimedia message
•: Voicemail
•: Push message
•: Configuration message
Memory card inserted
Profile setting:
•: Normal
•: Silent
•: Driving
• : Meeting
•: Outdoor
• : Offline
Battery power level
Current time
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Access menu functions
Select an option
1.Press a desired soft key.
2.Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option.
3.Press <Select>, <OK>, or [Centre] to confirm the function displayed or option highlighted.
4.Press <Back> to move up one level.
Press [] to return to Idle mode.
Use menu Press the number key numbers corresponding to the option you
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Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the display.
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Customise your phone
Display language
1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select
Settings → Phone settings → Language → Display.
2.Select a language.
3.Press <Save>.
Call ringer melody
To change the profile properties:
1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select
Settings → Phone settings → Phone profiles.
2.Scroll to the sound profile you are using.
3.Press <Options> and select Edit.
4.Select Voice call ringtone
→a category → a ringtone.
5.Select Video call ringtone
→a category → a ringtone.
6.Press <Options> and select Save.
To change the sound profile:
1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select
Settings → Phone settings → Phone profiles.
2.Select the profile you want.
3.Press [Centre].
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1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select
Settings → Display settings → Home screen → Wallpaper.
2.Select an image category.
3.Select an image.
4.Press <Select> and then <Save>.
Themes for the display
To create a theme:
1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select
Settings → Display settings →My theme → Create theme.
2.Press <Next> and select an item .
3.Customise the theme as desired by following the screen.
4.When you have finished, enter a name for the theme and press <Save>.
5.Press <Yes> to apply the theme.
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To apply a theme:
1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select
Settings → Display settings →My theme → Select theme.
2.Select a theme.
3.Press <Save>.
To restore the default theme quickly, enter [], [
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Menu shortcuts
1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select
Settings → Phone settings → Shortcuts.
2.Select a key.
3.Select a menu to be assigned to the key.
4.Press <Save>.
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Begin with call functions, camera, music player, web browser, and other special features
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2. Press [] to end the call.
Use the speakerphone feature
During a voice call, press [Centre] and then <Yes> to activate the speaker.
Press [Centre] again to switch back to the earpiece.
Make a multi-party call
1.During a call, call the second participant.
The first call is put on hold.
2.Press <Options> and select Conference call.
3.Repeat step 1 and 2 to add more participants.
4.During a multi-party call:
•Press <Options> and select Private call to have a private conversation with one participant.
•Press <Options> and select End → Select participant → a participant → Drop to drop one participant.
5.Press [] to end the multi-party call.
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