Samsung SWDM8800 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.

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

Printed in Korea

Code No.:GH68-20596A

English (EU). 09/2008. Rev. 1.0

Samsung M8800

user manual

using this

manual

designed to guide you through the functions and

quickly, refer to “introducing your mobile phone,”

“assembling and preparing your mobile phone,”

This user manual has been specially

features of your mobile phone. To get started

and “using basic functions.”

Instructional icons

Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual:

Warn ing

—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

Refer to

—pages with related information; for example: (represents “see page 12”)

p.12

Followed by

→

menus you must select to perform a step; for example: Tap Menu →

—the order of options or

Messages → Create message

(represents Menu, followed by

Messages, followed by Create

message)

[]

Square brackets

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

—phone keys; for

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safety and usage information 2

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

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

Important usage information ....................... 6

introducing your mobile phone 10

Unpack ..................................................... 10

Phone layout ............................................ 11

Keys ......................................................... 12

Display ..................................................... 13

Icons ........................................................ 13

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 20

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

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

Switch applications ................................... 21

Use widgets ............................................. 22

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

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

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

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

Use basic camera functions ...................... 28

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

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

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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 40

Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ............ 40

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

Activate the mobile tracker ....................... 42

View the phone display on a TV ................ 43

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

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

Print images ............................................. 46

Edit videos ................................................ 47

Synchronise data ...................................... 49

Use RSS reader ........................................ 50

Use Java-powered games and applications . 50

Create and view world clocks ................... 51

Set and use alarms ................................... 52

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

Create sketches ....................................... 53

Manage your calendar .............................. 55

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index d

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 ph one 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 front of your phone includes the following keys and features:

introducing your mobile phone

Front camera lens for vid eo

Memory card

Application

switch key

Hold key

Dial key

Mouthpiece

calls

slot

Earpiece

Light sensor

Touch screen

Power/Menu exit key

Back key

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

Multifunction

jack

Flashbulb

Volume key

Mode key

Camera key

You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any unwanted phone operations. To lock, press [

Hold

Speaker

Rear camera lens

Battery cover

Internal antenna

Keys

Key Function

Dial

Back

Power/ Menu exit

Application switch

Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, retrieve recently dialled, missed, or received numbers

In Menu mode, return to the previous level

Turn the phone on and off (press and hold); End a call; In Menu mode, return to the main menu screen or return to Idle mode

Press and hold to open the application switch window to access other applications without exiting the current application

Key Function

Hold

Volum e Adjust the phone’s volume

Mode

Camera

Look or unlock the touch screen and keys

In Idle mode, open your photos (press and hold)

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

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Display

Your phone’s display consists of the following areas:

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Keypad Phonebook Messages Menu

Icon line

Displays various icons

Text and graphic area

Displays messages, instructions, and information you enter

Softkey line

Displays the current actions assigned to each area

Icons

Learn about the icons that appear on your display.

Icon Definition

Signal strength

GPRS network connected

Transferring data via GPRS network

EDGE network connected

Transferring data via EDGE network

UMTS network connected

Transferring data via UMTS network

HSDPA network connected

Transferring data via HSDPA network

Icon Definition

Voice call in progress

Video call in progress

Memory card inserted

Alarm activated

Browsing the web

Connected to secured web page

Roaming (outside of normal service area)

Call diverting activated

Bluetooth activated

Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connected

Synchronised with PC

Icon Definition

New text message (SMS)

New multimedia message (MMS)

New email message

New voice mail message

New push message

New configuration message

New video message

Text me s sage fu ll

Multimedia message full

Email message full

Voice mail message full

Push message full

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Icon Definition

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Configuration message full

Normal profile activated

Silent profile activated

Driving profile activated

Meeting profile activated

Outdoor profile activated

Offline profile activated

Battery power level

Current time

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. Remove the battery cover.

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

2. Insert the SIM or USIM card.

Place the SIM or USIM card in the phone with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. Without inserting a SIM or USIM card, you can use your phone’s non-network service s and some menus.

3. Insert the battery.

4. Replace the battery cover.

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 into the multifunction jack.

With the

triangle

facing up

Improperly con necting 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.

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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.

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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. 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.

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.

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 tap Confirm (if necessary).

3. Calibrate your screen by following the screen.

The first time you turn on the phone, you will be prompted to calibrate the screen.

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 aeroplanes and hospitals.

To switch to the Offline profile, tap Menu → Settings → Phone profiles → Offline.

Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when in areas where

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wireless devices are prohibited.

Access menus

To access your phone’s menus,

1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → a menu.

2. Scroll to a menu or option.

3. Tap Save, Select, or OK to confirm the highlighted option.

4. Press the Back key to move up one level; Press [ ] twice 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 and hold [ ]. The following applications are available:

• Call: open the dialing screen

• Music player: launch the music player

• Messages: access the Messages

• Browser: launch the web browser

• Main menu: access the main menu

screen

2. Select an application.

Use widgets

Learn to use widgets on the toolbar.

Open the toolbar

In Idle mode, tap the arrow at the top left of the screen to open the toolbar. You can rearrange widgets on the toolbar or move them to the idle screen.

Depending on your region or service provider, available widgets may vary.

Add the widgets to the idle screen

1. Open the toolbar.

2. Drag a widget from the toolbar to the idle screen. You can position the widget anywhere on the screen.

Change the widgets

1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → Settings → Display and light → Widget.

2. Select the widgets you want to include to the toolbar and tap Save.

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 up or down to adjust the key tone volume.

Switch to or from the Silent profile

In Idle mode, tap Keypad and tap and hold to silence or unsilence your phone.

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Change your ringtone

1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → Settings → Phone profiles.

2. Tap next to a profile you want.

3. Tap Voice call ringtone or Video call

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ringtone.

4. Select a ringtone from the list and tap Save.

5. Tap Save.

Select a wallpaper (Idle mode)

1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → Settings → Display and light → Wallpaper.

2. Scroll left or right to an image.

3. Tap Set.

Lock your phone

1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → Settings → Security.

2. Tap On under Phone lock.

3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and tap Confirm.

4. Enter the new password again and tap

Confirm.

Use basic call functions

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

During a call, your phone automatically locks the touch screen to prevent accid ental inputs. To unlock, press [

Hold

Make a call

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

2. Press [ ] or tap Voice call to dial the number. For a video call, tap More → Video call or press and hold the Camera key.

3. To end the call, press [ ].

Answer a call

1. When a call comes in, press [ ]. For a video call, press [ ] and tap Show me.

2. To end the call, press [ ].

Adjust the volume

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

Use the speakerphone feature

1. During a call, tap Speaker → Yes to activate the speaker.

2. To switch back to the earpiece, tap Speaker.

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.

Use the headset

By plugging the supplied headset into the phone, 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.

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Send and view messages

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

Send a text or multimedia message

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1. In Idle mode, tap Messages → Create message → Message.

2. Tap Tap to add recipient → Enter manually.

3. Enter a destination number and tap Done.

4. Tap Tap to add text.

5. Enter your message text and tap Done.

Enter text

For sending as a text message, skip to step

8. For attaching multimedia, continue with step 6.

6. Tap Add media → an item type.

7. Tap the item you want to add and tap Add.

8. Tap Send to send the message.

Send an email

1. In Idle mode, tap Messages → Create message → Email.

2. Tap Tap to add recipient → Enter manually.

3. Enter an email address and tap Done.

4. Tap Tap to add subject.

5. Enter a subject and tap Done.

6. Tap Tap to add text.

7. Enter your email text and tap Done.

8. Tap Add files → an item type and attach a file (if necessary).

9. Tap Send to send the message.

Enter text

With your phone’s touch screen, you can enter text and create messages or notes.

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