Samsung SWDB2703 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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Samsung B2703

user manual

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.”

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

XRefer to—pages with related information; for example: X p.12 (represents “see page 12”)

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→Followed by—the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: Press the Confirm key→

Messages → Create message

(represents the Confirm key, followed by

Messages, followed by Create message)

[] Square brackets—phone keys; for

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

<> Angled brackets—softkeys that control different functions at each screen; for example: <OK> (represents the OK softkey)

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: B0xxxxx.

•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
Safety precautions ......................................	4
Important usage information .......................	7
introducing your mobile phone	10
Unpack .....................................................	10
Phone layout .............................................	11
Keys .........................................................	12
Display ......................................................	14
Icons .........................................................	14
assembling and preparing your mobile
phone	17
Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ...	17
Charge the battery ....................................	19
Insert a memory card (optional) .................	20
using basic functions	21
Turn your phone on and off .......................	21
Access menus ..........................................	22

Customise your phone ..............................	22
Use basic call functions ............................	24
Send and view messages .........................	25
Add and find contacts ...............................	27
Listen to music .........................................	28
Browse the web ........................................	30
using advanced functions	31
Use advanced call functions .....................	31
Use advanced Phonebook functions .........	33
Use advanced messaging functions ..........	35
Use advanced music functions .................	36
using tools and applications	39
Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ............	39
Activate and send an SOS message .........	41
Activate the mobile tracker ........................	41
Record and play voice memos ..................	42
Use Java-powered games and
applications ..............................................	43

Use the RSS reader ..................................	44
Create and view world clocks ...................	45
Set and use alarms ...................................	46
Use the pedometer ...................................	47
Use the compass ......................................	47
Use the calculator .....................................	48
Convert currencies or measurements .......	48
Set a countdown timer .............................	48
Use the stopwatch ....................................	49
Create a new task .....................................	49
Create a text memo ..................................	49
Manage your calendar ..............................	50
troubleshooting	a
index	d

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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)

•Battery cover remover

•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.

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Phone layout

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

		Earpiece
	Flashbulb	Camera lens
		for video calls
		Display
	Volume key	4-way
	Confirm key	navigation key
	Left softkey	Right softkey
	Multifunction jack	Power/Menu
		exit key
	Dial key	Alphanumeric
		keys
	Mouthpiece	Special function
		keys

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

Speaker

Flash key

Battery cover

Music/Video call key

Internal antenna

You can lock the keys to prevent any unwanted phone operations from accidentally pressing any of the keys. In Idle mode, press and hold []. To unlock the keys, press and hold [].

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Maintain your water and dust resistant feature

Your phone is resistant to water and dust when all compartments are closed tightly. Your phone is not waterproof, so follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to your phone.

• Do not immerse the phone in water or use it in the rain.

• Do not expose the phone to salt water or ionised water, or to high water pressure.

•If the phone gets wet, dry it thoroughly with a clean soft cloth.

• Make sure that the multifunction jack cover is closed tightly.

• Always keep the multifunction jack cover clean and be careful to avoid damaging it.

Keys

Key		Function
	Softkeys	Perform actions indicated at the
		bottom of the display
	4-way	In Idle mode, access user-defined
		menus; In Menu mode, scroll
	navigation
		through menu options

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Key			Function
			In Idle mode, access Menu mode;
		Confirm	In Menu mode, select the
			highlighted menu option or confirm
			an input
		Dial	Make or answer a call; In Idle
			mode, retrieve recently dialled,
			missed, or received numbers
		Power/	Turn the phone on and off (press
			and hold); End a call; In Menu
		Menu exit	mode, cancel input and return to
			Idle mode
			Enter numbers, letters and special
		Alpha-	characters; In Idle mode, press
			and hold [1] to access voice mails
		numeric
			and [0] to enter an international call
			prefix

Key	Function
	Enter special characters or perform
	special functions; In Idle mode,
Special	press and hold [ ] for the Silent
	profile; In Idle mode, press and
function	hold [ ] to lock the keys; From the
	dialling screen, press and hold [ ]
	to enter a pause between
	numbers
Volume	Adjust the phone’s volume

Flash

Turn the flash on or off (press and hold)

In Idle mode, launch the music Music/Video player or make a video call, call depending on the Music key

setting (press and hold)

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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

Icons

Learn about the icons that appear on your display.

Icon	Definition
	Signal strength

SOS message feature activated

GPRS network connected

Transferring data in GPRS network

EDGE network connected

Transferring data via EDGE network

UMTS network connected

Transferring data via UMTS network

Voice call in progress

Video call in progress

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Icon Definition

Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connected

Music playback in progress

Music playback paused

Music playback stopped

FM radio on

FM radio suspended

Bluetooth activated

Connected with PC

Alarm activated

Memory card inserted

PC networking using the phone as a modem device

Icon Definition

Connecting to secured web page

Call diverting activated

Roaming (outside of normal service area)

Normal profile activated

Silent profile activated

New text message (SMS)

New multimedia message (MMS)

New email message

New voice mail message

New push message

New configuration message

Text message full

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Icon Definition

Multimedia message full

Email message full

Voice mail message full

Push message full

Configuration message full

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.

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 services, you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.

To install the SIM or USIM card and battery,

1. Slide the latch.

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

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2. Remove the battery cover.

Do not use your fingernails to remove the battery cover. Use the supplied battery cover remover or a coin, instead.

3. Insert the SIM or USIM card.

Place the SIM or USIM card in the phone with the gold-coloured contacts facing down.

4. Insert the battery.

5. Replace the battery cover.

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Push the latch completely to secure the battery cover. The battery cover must be closed tightly to avoid water damage.

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.

Push the cover completely to secure the multifunction jack. The multifunction jack must be closed tightly to avoid water damage.

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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. Remove the battery cover.

2. Unlock the memory card cover.

3.Lift the memory card cover and insert a memory card with the label side facing up.

4. Close and lock the memory card cover.

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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.Press and hold [].

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

To turn your phone off, repeat step 1 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 the Confirm key

→ Settings → Phone 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 the Confirm key to access Menu mode.

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

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

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

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 [/] to adjust the key 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 the Confirm key → Settings

→ Phone profiles.

2.Scroll to the profile you are using.

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

4.Scroll left or right to a memory location (if necessary).

5.Select a ringtone category → a ringtone → <Select>.

6.Press <Options> → Save.

To switch to another profile, select it from the list.

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Select a wallpaper (Idle mode)

1.In Idle mode, press the Confirm key → Settings

→ Display and light settings → Homescreen.

2.Scroll left or right to Image and press the Confirm key.

3.Select an image category → an image.

4.Press <Select>.

Select a theme for the display (Idle mode)

To create a theme,

1.In Idle mode, press the Confirm key → Settings

→ Display and light settings → My theme → Create theme (Easy) or Create theme (Expert).

2.Customise the theme as desired by following the screen.

3.When you are finished, enter a name for the theme and press <Save>.

4.Press <Yes> to apply the theme.

If you select the same colour for the entire theme, you may not be able to recognise the display.

After you have created a theme,

1.In Idle mode, press the Confirm key → Settings

→ Display and light settings → My theme → Select theme.

2.Select a theme and press <Save>.

3.Press <Yes> to apply the theme.

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Set menu shortcuts

1.In Idle mode, press the Confirm key → 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 the Confirm key → Settings

→ Security → Phone lock.

2.Select On.

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

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

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 dial the number. For a video call, press [].

3.To end the call, press [].

Answer a call

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

For a video call, press [] → <Show me>.

2.To end the call, press [].

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Adjust the volume

To adjust the volume during a call, press [/].

Use the speakerphone feature

1.During a call, press <Options> → Speaker on to activate the speaker.

2.To switch back to the earpiece, press <Options> → Normal.

Use the headset

By plugging the supplied headset into the 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 the headset button.

•To end a call, press the headset button.

Send and view messages

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

Send a text or multimedia message

1.In Idle mode, press the Confirm key →

Messages → Create message → Message.

2.Enter a destination number and scroll down.

3.Enter your message text. X p. 26

For sending as a text message, skip to step 7. For attaching multimedia, continue with step 4.

4.Press <Options> → Add multimedia and add an item.

5.Press <Options> → Advanced → Add subject.

6.Enter a subject.

7.Press the Confirm key to send the message.

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Send an email

1.In Idle mode, press the Confirm key →

Messages → Create message → Email.

2.Enter an email address and scroll down.

3.Enter a subject and scroll down.

4.Enter your email text.

5.Press <Options> → Attach multimedia or

Attach organiser and attach a file (if necessary).

6.Press the Confirm key to send the email.

Enter text

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

•Press and hold [] 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
	ABC	Press the appropriate alphanumeric key until
		the character you want appears on the
		display.
		1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys
		to enter an entire word.
	T9	2. When the word displays correctly, press
		[ ] to insert a space. If the correct word
		does not display, press [0] to select an
		alternate word.
	Number	Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to
		enter a number.
	Symbol	Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to
		select a symbol.

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View text or multimedia messages

1.In Idle mode, press the Confirm key →

Messages → Inbox.

2.Select a text or multimedia message.

View an email

1.In Idle mode, press the Confirm key →

Messages → Email inbox.

2.Press <Options> → Download.

3.Select an email or a header.

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

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>.

2.Select Add to Phonebook → a memory location (phone or SIM) → New.

3.Select a number type (if necessary).

4.Enter contact information.

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

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