Samsung TOUCHWIZ F488I User 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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http://www.samsungmobile.com		English (HK). 08/2009. Rev. 1.0

SGH-F488i

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Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile phone. This phone will provide you with high quality mobile communication and entertainment based on Samsung’s high technology and standards.

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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•Please read this manual carefully before using your phone to ensure safe and correct use.

•The descriptions in this manual are based on the default settings of your phone.

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”)

→Followed by—the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: In Menu mode, select

Messages → Create message (represents Messages, followed by Create message)

[] Square brackets—phone keys; for example: [] (represents the Power/ Menu exit key)

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: B015287

•Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.

•Windows Media Player® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

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	safety and usage information ..................	1
	Safety warnings ..........................................	1
contents
	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 ..........................................	15
	Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ...	15
	Charge the battery ....................................	17
	Insert a memory card (optional) .................	19

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using basic functions ............................	20
Turn your phone on and off .......................	20
Use the touch screen ................................	21
Access menus ..........................................	22
Switch applications ...................................	22
Use widgets ..............................................	23
Access help information ............................	24
Customise your phone ..............................	24
Use basic call functions ............................	26
Send and view messages .........................	27
Add and find contacts ...............................	30
Use basic camera functions ......................	31
Listen to music .........................................	32
Browse the WAP ......................................	34

using advanced functions .....................	36
Use advanced call functions .....................	36
Use advanced phonebook functions .........	39
Use advanced messaging functions ..........	40
Use advanced camera functions ...............	41
Use advanced music functions .................	45
using tools and applications .................	49
Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ............	49
Activate the mobile tracker ........................	51
Make fake calls .........................................	52
Record and play voice memos ..................	53
Edit images ...............................................	53
Print images ..............................................	56
View and upload photos and videos .........	56
Use Java-powered games and
applications ..............................................	58
Use RSS reader ........................................	59

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Create and view world clocks ...................	59
Set and use alarms ...................................	60
Use the calculator .....................................	61
Convert currencies or measurements ........	61
Set a countdown timer ..............................	62
Use the stopwatch ....................................	62
Create new tasks ......................................	62
Create text memos ...................................	62
Manage your calendar ..............................	63
overview of menu functions ....................	a
troubleshooting ........................................	b

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safety and usage information

Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak performance of your mobile phone.

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.

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.

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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 or phones in a fire. Follow all local regulations when disposing used batteries or phones.

•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 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

While using 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.

Do not use the phone if the screen is cracked or broken

Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hand and face. Bring the phone to a Samsung service centre to replace the screen. Damage caused by careless handling will void your manufacturer's warranty.

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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.

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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 disassemble your phone due to a risk of electric shock.

•Do not allow your phone to get wet—liquids can cause serious damage and will change the colour of the label that indicates water damage inside the phone. Do not handle your phone with wet hands. Water damage to your phone can void your manufacturer’s warranty.

•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.

•Do not paint your phone, as paint can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation.

•If your phone has a camera flash or light, avoid using it close to the eyes of children or animals.

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•Your phone 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.

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

Use 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.

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•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-coloured contacts or terminals with your fingers or metal objects. If dirty, wipe the card with a soft cloth.

Ensure access to emergency services

Emergency calls from your phone may not be possible in some areas or circumstances. Before travelling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel.

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) certification information

Your phone conforms to European Union (EU) standards that limit human exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy emitted by radio and telecommunications equipment. These standards prevent the sale of mobile phones that exceed a maximum exposure level (known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR) of 2.0 watts per kilogram.

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Disclaimer

Some content and services accessible through this device belong to third parties and are protected by copyright, patent, trademark and/or other intellectual property laws. Such content and services are provided solely for your personal noncommercial use. You may not use any content or services in a manner that has not been authorised by the content owner or service provider. Without limiting the foregoing, unless expressly authorised by the applicable content owner or service provider, you may not modify, copy, republish, upload, post, transmit, translate, sell, create derivative works, exploit, or distribute in any manner or medium any content or services displayed through this device.

“THIRD PARTY CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS.” SAMSUNG DOES NOT WARRANT CONTENT OR SERVICES SO PROVIDED, EITHER EXPRESSLY OR IMPLIEDLY, FOR ANY PURPOSE. SAMSUNG EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SAMSUNG DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY, VALIDITY, TIMELINESS, LEGALITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THIS DEVICE AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, SHALL SAMSUNG BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT, FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, ATTORNEY FEES, EXPENSES, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN, OR AS A RESULT

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OF THE USE OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE BY YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.”

Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time, and Samsung makes no representation or warranty that any content or service will remain available for any period of time. Content and services are transmitted by third parties by means of networks and transmission facilities over which Samsung has no control. Without limiting the generality of this disclaimer, Samsung expressly disclaims any responsibility or liability for any interruption or suspension of any content or service made available through this device.

Samsung is neither responsible nor liable for customer service related to the content and services. Any question or request for service relating to the content or services should be made directly to the respective content and service providers.

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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)

•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.

•The supplied accessories perform best for your phone.

•Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by manufacturer's warranty.

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Phone layout

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

Hold key

Volume key

Memory card slot

Back key

Dial key

Front camera lens for video calls

Earpiece

Touch screen

Power/Menu exit key

Mouthpiece

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

	Rear camera lens
Multifunction	Flashbulb
jack
	Battery cover
Camera/	Internal antenna
Application
switch key

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

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	Keys		Key
	Key	Function
	Hold	Lock or unlock the touch screen
		and keys
	Dial	Make or answer a call; In Idle
		mode, retrieve recently dialled,
		missed, or received numbers
	Back	In Menu mode, return to the
		previous menu level
	Power/	Turn the phone on and off (press
		and hold); End a call; In Menu
	Menu exit
		mode, return to Idle mode

Camera/ Application switch

Function

In Idle mode, turn on the camera (press and hold); In Camera mode, take a photo or record a video; Open the application switch window to access other applications without exiting the current application if you change the key function

Volume Adjust the phone’s volume

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Display

Your phone’s display consists of the following areas:

Icon line

Displays various icons

Text and graphic area

Displays messages, instructions, and information you enter

Icons

Learn about the icons that appear on your display.

Icon Definition

Signal strength

GPRS network connected

EDGE network connected

UMTS network connected

HSDPA network connected

Voice call in progress

Video call in progress

Browsing the WAP

Connected to secured WAP page

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Icon Definition

Roaming (outside of normal service area)

Call diverting activated

Synchronised with PC

Bluetooth activated

Alarm activated

Memory card inserted

New text message (SMS)

New multimedia message (MMS)

New email message

New voice mail message

Icon Definition

Normal profile activated

Silent profile activated

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.

Install the SIM or USIM card and battery

When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module (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.

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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 [ ] to turn it off.

•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 services and some menus.

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