Samsung X838, X838 ORANGE, X838 GREEN, SGH-X838 User Manual

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SGH-X838 User’s Guide

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Important

safety

precautions

Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal.

Drive safely 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.

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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 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 accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage you and 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.

Use of authorised software

Use only Samsung-authorised software. The use of any unauthorised software could damage your phone.

Qualified service

Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.

For more detailed safety information, see "Health and safety information" on page 109.

Important safety precautions

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About this Guide

This User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get started” and “Step outside the 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 can get more information on

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the referenced page.

Indicates that you need to press the Navigation

→

keys to scroll to the specified option and then select it.

Indicates a key on the phone. For example, [ ]

[ ]

Indicates a soft key, whose function is displayed

< >

on the phone screen. For example, <

• Camera and camcorder

Use the camera module on your phone to take a photo or record a video.

Special

• Windows Media Player 10

Synchronise media files on your phone with media files on Windwos Media Player 10.

features of your phone

• Music player

Play music files using your phone as a music player.

• Bluetooth

Transfer media files and personal data and connect to other devices using free, wireless Bluetooth technology.

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• Web browser

Access the wireless web to get up-to-the-minute information and a wide variety of media content.

• Offline mode

Switch your phone to Offline mode to use its non-wireless functions while on an airplane.

• Multimedia Message Service (MMS)

Send and receive MMS messages with a combination of text, images, video, and audio.

•SOS message

Send SOS messages to your family or friends for help in an emergency.

• Get personal with photo caller ID

See who’s calling you when their very own photo displays.

•Name card

Create name cards with your number and profile. Whenever introducing yourself to others, use this convenient electronic name card.

• Voice recorder

Record memos or sounds.

Special features of your phone

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Contents

Unpack 6

Make sure you have each item

Your phone 6

Keys, features, and locations

Get started 7

First steps to operating your phone

Install and charge the phone.............................. 7

Power on or off ................................................ 9

Keys and display ............................................ 10

Access menu functions .................................... 13

Customise your phone .................................... 14

Make/Answer calls.......................................... 16

Step outside the phone 17

Begin with your camera, the music player, the web, and other special features

Use the camera.............................................. 17

Play music..................................................... 19

Browse the web.............................................. 21

Use Phonebook .............................................. 22

Send messages .............................................. 24

View messages .............................................. 25

Send SOS messages ....................................... 26

Use Bluetooth ................................................ 27

Enter text 29

Chinese Phrasal Pinyin, Chinese Stroke, English word, ABC, Number, and Symbol modes

Call functions 35

Advanced calling features

Menu functions 40

All menu options listed

Solve problems 106

Help and personal needs

Health and safety information 109

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Overview of menu functions

To access Menu mode, press <

1 Call log

1 Recent contacts 2 Missed calls 3 Dialled calls 4 Received calls 5 Delete all 6 Call time 7 Call cost

2 Phonebook

1 Contact list 2 Create contact 3 Group 4 Speed dial 5 My namecard 6 Own number 7 Management 8 Service number

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3 Applications

1 Music player 2 Calendar 3 Voice recorder 4 Java world 5 World clock 6 Alarm 7 Calculator 8 Converter 9 Timer 10 Stopwatch 11 Key

management 12 Memo 13 SIM AT

4 Browser

1 Home 2 SFC home 3 Enter URL 4 Bookmarks

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4 Browser (continued)

5 Saved pages 6 History 7 Clear cache 8 Browser settings

5 Messages

1 Create message 2 My messages 3 Templates 4 Delete all 5 Settings 6 SOS messages 7 Memory status

6 My files

1 Images 2 Videos 3 Music 4 Sounds 5 Other files 6 Memory status

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7 Camera

8 Settings

1 Time and date 2 Phone settings 3 Display settings 4 Sound settings 5 Light settings 6 Network services 7 Bluetooth 8 Security 9 Connection

settings

10 Reset settings

1. Shows only if supported by your SIM card.

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Unpack

Make sure you have each item

• Phone

•Travel Adapter

• Battery

• User’s Guide You can obtain various accessories

from your local Samsung dealer.

• The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider.

• Use the purchased accessories with only Samsung-authorised devices. The use of these accessories with other devices could cause problems and any repair costs would not be covered by the warranty.

You r p hone

Keys, features, and locations

Earpiece

Display

Navigation keys (Up/Down/Left/

Right)/Jog disc

Headset/

Adapter jack Left soft key

Dial key

Volume ke ys

Special

function keys

Camera

Keyloc k key

Web access/ Confirm key (Centre)

Right soft key

Power on/off/Menu exit key

Correct/Camera key

Alphanumeric keys

Microphone

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Get started

First steps to operating your phone

SIM card information

When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services.

Install and charge the phone

Remove the battery.

If the phone is already on, first turn it off by pressing and holding [ ].

Insert the SIM card.

Make sure that the gold-coloured contacts on the card are face down.

Install the battery.

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Get started

Plug the travel adapter into the phone.

Plug the adapter into a standard AC power outlet.

When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter from the power outlet.

Remove the adapter from the phone.

Low battery indicator

When the battery is low:

• a warning tone sounds,

• the low battery message displays, and

• the empty battery icon blinks. If the battery level becomes too low, the phone

automatically turns off. Recharge your battery.

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Power on or off

Switch on

Do not turn on the phone when mobile phone use is prohibited.

Switch off

1. Open the phone.

2. Press and hold [ ].

3. If necessary, enter the PIN

1. Open the phone.

2. Press and hold [ ].

and press <

Offline mode

You can switch the phone to Offline mode, in which the phone functions requiring network co n n e ction a r e deac t i vated . T his mo d e i s help f u l when you want to use your phone in a place where you are not allowed to use mobile devices, such as in an airplane and at a hospital.

To switch to Offline mode, press < select

Settings → Phone settings → Offline

→ On.

mode

In Offline mode, you can use non-wireless functions, such as games, calendar, camera, and music player.

> and

Get started

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Get started

Keys and display

Keys

In Idle mode, access your favourite menus directly.

In Menu mode, scroll through menu options. You can rotate the jog disc to scroll through numbered menu options.

In Idle mode, access the

browser

With the phone closed, press and hold to launch or close the music player.

In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu option or confirm input.

menu.

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WAP

Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display.

Delete characters from the display or items in an application.

In Idle mode, press and hold to turn on the camera. In Camera mode, take a photo or record a video.

Make or answer a call. In Idle mode, retrieve numbers

recently dialled, missed, or received.

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.

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Enter numbers, letters, and some special characters.

In Idle mode, press and hold

[1] to access your voicemail server. Press and hold [

] to enter an

international call prefix.

Enter special characters. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ]

to activate or deactivate Silent mode. Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause between numbers.

Adjust the phone volume. In Idle mode, adjust the key tone

volume. With the phone closed, press and

hold to turn on the display.

Display

Layout

In music player, with the phone closed, press and hold to lock the exposed keys.

Icons

display various icons.

Text and graphics

display messages, instructions, and information you enter.

Menu Contacts

Soft key function indicators

show the current functions assigned to the soft keys.

Get started

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Get started

Icons

Received signal strength

Call in progress

Out of your service area; you cannot make or receive calls

SOS message feature active

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Alarm set

Music playback in progress

Music playback paused

SMS/MMS message

Voicemail

Configuration message

Call diverting feature active

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Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connected

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GPRS network

Connecting to GPRS network

Transferring data in GPRS network

Home Zone, if registered for the appropriate service

Office Zone, if registered for the appropriate service

Roaming network

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Connected to a secured web

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Silent mode (Vibration)

Silent mode (Mute)

Call ringer set to vibrate

Battery power level

Access menu functions

Use the soft keys

The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are using. The bottom line of the display indicates their current role.

Get started

1. Depending on your country or service provider, the icons shown on the display may vary.

Select

Press the left soft key to select the highlighted option.

Bac

Press the right soft key to return to the previous menu level.

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Get started

Select an option

1. Press a desired soft key.

2. Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option.

3. Press <

4. To exit, choose either of the

Select

to confirm the function displayed or option highlighted.

following methods.

•Press < up one level.

• Press [ ] to return to Idle mode.

> or [Centre]

Back

> to move

Use shortcuts

Press the number key corresponding to the option you want.

Customise your phone

Display language

Call ringer melody

1. In Idle mode, press <

> and select

Settings → Phone settings Language

2. Select a language.

1. In Idle mode, press <

Settings → Sound settings

→ Ringtone

→

> and select

→

Language →

Incoming call

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Idle mode wallpaper

2. Select a ringtone category.

3. Select a ringtone.

4. Press <

Save

You can set wallpaper for the idle screen.

1. In Idle mode, press <

> and select

Settings → Display settings Main display

Wallpaper →

→

2. Select an image or a video category.

3. Select an image or a video clip.

4. Press <

5. Press <

Select

Save

Menu mode skin colour

Menu shortcuts

You can change the colour for the display components, such as title bars and highlight bars.

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

Display settings → Skin

2. Select a colour pattern.

Settings →

You can set the Navigation keys to function as shortcuts to access your favourite menus.

1. In Idle mode, press <

> and select

Settings → Phone settings

Shortcuts

→

2. Select a key.

3. Select a menu to be assigned to the key.

Get started

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Get started

Silent mode

Phone lock

You can switch the phone to Silent mode to avoid disturbing other people.

In Idle mode, press and hold [].

You can protect the phone against unauthorised use with a phone password. The phone will require the password on power-up.

1. In Idle mode, press <

> and select

Settings → Security → Change password

2. Enter the default password,

00000000

, and press

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

4. Enter the new password again and press <

5. Select

6. Select

7. Enter the password and press <

Make/Answer calls

Make a call

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

2. Press [ ].

3. To end the call, press [ ].

Phone lock

Enable

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Answer a call

Adjust the volume during a call

1. When the phone rings, press [ ].

2. To end the call, press [ ].

Press [

+/-

Step outside the phone

Begin with your camera, the music player, the web, and other special features

Use the camera

Take a photo

1. Open the phone.

2. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on the camera.

3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any desired adjustments.

4. Press [ ] or [Centre] to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically.

5. Press <

Preview

another photo.

> to take

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Step outside the phone

View a photo

Record a video

1. In Idle mode, press <

→

files photos

> and select

Images → My

2. Select the photo you want.

1. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on the camera.

2. Press [

] to switch to

Record mode.

3. Press [ ] or [Centre] to start recording.

Record a video

(continued)

Play a video

4. Press [ ], [Centre], or < > to stop recording. The video is saved automatically.

5. Press

to record

another video.

1. In Idle mode, press

files clips

> and select

→

Videos → My

video

2. Select the video you want.

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Play music

Copy music files to the phone

You can play .mp3, .aac, .aac+, and .wma files. Use these methods:

• Download from the wireless web

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• Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC Studio Studio User’s Guide

• Synchronise music files with Windows Media Player

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• Receive via Bluetooth

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Play music files

1. Close the phone.

2. In Idle mode, press and hold [Centre].

3. Press [Centre].

4. During playback, use the following keys:

Centre

•

: pauses or

resumes playback.

Left

: returns to the previous file. Moves backward in a file when held down.

Right

: skips to the next file. Skips forward in a file when held down.

: opens the play list.

Step outside the phone

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Step outside the phone

Play music files

(continued)

•+/-: adjusts the volume.

•

Down

: accesses music

player options.

HOLD

•

: locks or unlocks the exposed keys when held down.

5. To close the music player, press and hold [Centre].

Select a play list

Music files are saved to your phone’s memory automatically, according to artist or genre. Select one of the play lists you want to listen to.

1. From the music player screen, press [Down] and select

Open playlist

2. Select a play list.

3. When a music file is selected, press [Centre] to play it.

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Create a play list

You can create your own play.

1. From the music player screen, press [Down] and

Open playlist

select

2. Select

3. Press [Down] and select

4. Press [Up] to return to the

5. Select the music file you

6. While playing the file, press

My music

Create playlist

Playlists screen.

want to add to your play list.

[Down] and select

playlist

Add to

7. Scroll to the play list you just created and press [Down] to select it.

8. Press [Centre] to save your play list.

Browse the web

Using a built-in web browser, you can easily access the wireless web to get a variety of up-to-date services and information and to download web content.

Launch the web browser

In Idle mode, press [Centre] and select

Home

Step outside the phone

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Step outside the phone

Navigate the web

• To scroll through browser items, press [Up] or [Down].

• To select an item, press [Centre].

• To return to the previous page, press <

• To move to the next page, press < select

• To access browser options, press <

Back

Options

Go → Forward

Options

> and

Use Phonebook

Add a contact

To the phone’s memory:

1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press <

2. Select

Phone → New →

type.

3. Specify contact information: First name, Last name, Mobile, Home, Office, Fax, Other, Email, Caller ID, Ringtone, Group, and Note.

4. Press < contact.

Options

Save contact →

Save

a number

> to save the

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Add a contact

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Find a contact

To t h e S I M c a rd :

1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press <

Options

2. Select

→ New

Save contact → SIM

3. Enter a name.

4. Press <

Save

> to save the

contact.

1. In Idle mode, press <

Contacts

2. Enter the first few letters of the name you want.

3. Select a contact.

Find a contact

(continued)

Create and send a name card

4. Scroll to a number and press

[]

to dial, or press [Centre] to edit contact information.

1. In Idle mode, press <

> and select

Phonebook → namecard

2. Specify your contact information.

Save

3. Press <

> to save the

name card.

4. To send the name card, press < select

Options

Send via →

> and

sending method.

Step outside the phone

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Step outside the phone

Send messages

Send a text message (SMS)

1. In Idle mode, press <

> and select

Messages → Create message message

2. Enter the message text.

3. Press < select

Send only

4. Enter destination numbers.

5. Press [Centre] to send the message.

→ Text

Options

Save and send

> and

Send a multimedia message (MMS)

1. In Idle mode, press <

> and select

Messages → Create message message

2. Select

3. Enter the message subject and press [Centre].

4. Select

Sound

5. For

Add image

and add an image or a video clip.

For

sound

clip.

6. Select

→ Multimedia

Subject

Image or video

Sound

and add a sound

Text

Add video

, select

Add

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7. Enter the message text and

8. Press <

9. Enter destination numbers

10.Press [Centre] to send the

View messages

View a text message

When a notification appears:

1. Press <

2. Select the message from the Inbox.

press [Centre].

Options

select

Send

or addresses.

message.

View

> and

View a text message

View a multimedia message

From the Inbox:

1. In Idle mode, press

> and select

Messages → My messages

2. Select an SMS message ().

From the Inbox:

1. In Idle mode, press <

Menu Messages → My messages

2. Select an MMS message ().

→

Inbox

> and select

→

Inbox

Step outside the phone

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Step outside the phone

Send SOS messages

You can send an SOS message to your family or friends for help in an emergency.

Set up SOS message options

1. In Idle mode, press

> and select

Messages → SOS messages options

2. Select

SOS

3. Select

4. Enter the phone numbers to which you want to send the SOS message and press [Centre].

→

on the

field.

Recipients

Sending

Set up SOS message options

Send the SOS message

5. Press <

6. Select

In Idle mode, with the phone closed, press [

The phone sends the SOS message.

Options

select

Save

Yes

notification message to recipients.

> and

to send a

+/-

] 4 times.

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Use Bluetooth

Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology, enabling you to connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or control the phone remotely.

Turn on Bluetooth

1. In Idle mode, press <

> and select

Settings → Bluetooth → Activation → On

2. Select

My phone’s visibility

→ On

to allow other devices

to find your phone.

Search for and pair with a Bluetooth device

1. In Idle mode, press <

> and select

Settings → Bluetooth → My devices → new devices

2. Select a device.

3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and press <

When the owner of the other device enters the same code, pairing is complete.

Search for

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Step outside the phone

Send data

1. Access an application,

Phonebook, My files Memo

, or

Calendar

2. Select an item.

3. Press <

4. For Phonebook, select which

5. Select a device.

6. If necessary, enter the

Options

Send via →

select

Bluetooth

data you want to send.

Bluetooth PIN and press <

> and

Receive data

To receive data via Bluetooth, your phone’s Bluetooth feature must be active.

1. When a device attempts to access your phone, press <

Yes

> to permit the

connection.

Yes

2. If necessary, press < to confirm that you are willing to receive.

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Enter text

Chinese Phrasal Pinyin, Chinese Stroke, T9 English, ABC, Number, and Symbol modes

You can enter text for some features, such as Messages, Phonebook, or Calendar, by using Phrasal Pinyin, and Stroke modes for Chinese, and English word and ABC modes for English. You can also enter numbers and symbols.

Changing the text input mode

• Press the right soft key and select the text input mode you want.

Phrasal Pinyin ( ) Phrasal S Stroke

()

T Stroke ( ) Number ( )

Symbol (No indicator) T9 Eng ( )

ABC ( )

• Press and hold [ ] to quickly switch to Symbol mode.

Using Chinese Phrasal Pinyin mode

Pinyin is a system to enter Chinese words by spelling them phonetically (how they sound) using the Latin alphabet. With the Pinyin input method, you can enter Chinese characters by entering the Pinyin string using the phone’s keypad.

Your phone provides you with Phrasal Text Input (PTI) mode, an advanced Pinyin mode which predicts not only words, but phrases for your key presses. Using PTI mode, you can also add new words or phrases to the PTI dictionary.

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Enter text

Entering characters in Pinyin mode

1. Press the keys corresponding to the phonetic spelling, referring to the letters printed on the keys.

Example

enter ni.

2. Press [Left] or [Right] to select alternative pinyins for the keys you have pressed.

3. If you cannot find the character you want from the display, press [Up] or [Down] to scroll through the word choices.

4. Press [ field. A number, from 1 to 5, is added to each character.

5. Press the number key corresponding to the character you want.

: To enter , press [6] and [4] to

] to activate the character selection

Rapid character entry

To enter the word zhong guo ( ), enter the first character using the following keystrokes; [

], [4], [6], [6], [1], and [1]. You do not have to complete the Pinyin spelling to include guo ( ). The character displays automatically.

Tips for using Pinyin mode

• Press [ ] to insert a space.

• Press and hold [ ] to start a new line.

• Press [Left] or [Right] to move the cursor.

•Press [ ]

Press and hold [ ] to clear the entire display.

to clear letters one by one.

Adding words or phrases to the PTI dictionary

Once you have assigned words or phrases to the PTI dictionary, the words or phrases will be the first choices for the corresponding key presses.

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1. Press <

2. Enter the word or the phrase you want and

3. Press the number key corresponding to the

4. Press <

Options

phrases

want to the PTI dictionary.

press [ field.

word or phrase you want.

to the PTI dictionary, and it is inserted into your text automatically.

> and select

to add the word or the phrase you

] to activate the character selection

> to add the word or the phrase

Add new

basic strokes are printed on keys [ the keypad.

Refer to the following table:

Category Key Strokes represented in each category

] to [5] on

Enter text

Using Chinese Stroke mode

This mode allows you to enter individual Chinese strokes, in written order, from top to bottom, and from left to right.

The Chinese strokes are classified into five basic categories; heng, shu, pie, dian, and zhe. The

Entering strokes and characters in Stroke mode

1. Press the keys that correspond to a

character’s component strokes. Press keys in the order that you would write the strokes, using one press per stroke.

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Enter text

Example

and [

2. Press [Up] or [Down] to scroll through the choices.

3. To select a character and add it to your message, press the corresponding key, [ to [

Rapid character entry

Try entering the characters zhong guo () using the following keystrokes: [

]. Even though zhong guo ( ) is a fifteen

[ stroke character, your phone allows you to enter the complete pair in only three key presses.

: To enter , press [5] to enter

] to enter .

If you are uncertain of the stroke order, press [

] in place of each questionable stroke. Continue entering strokes until the character displays or until you finish the character.

], [8], and

Tips for Stroke mode

• Press [ ] to insert a space.

• Press and hold [ ] to start a new line.

• Press [Left] or [Right] to move the cursor.

•Press [ ] Press and hold [ ] to clear the entire display.

to clear letters one by one.

Using T9 English mode

]

This mode allows you to enter English by using T9 technology. T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to enter any character using single keystrokes.

Entering a word in T9 English mode

1. Press [2] to [9] to start entering a word. Press each key once for each letter.

Example

to enter Hello.

: Press [4], [3], [5], [5], and [6]

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T9 predicts the word that you are typing, and it may change with each key that you press.

2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting the characters.

3. When the word displays correctly, go to step

4. Otherwise, press [ word choices for the keys that you have pressed.

Example

4. Press [ ] to insert a space and enter the next word.

: Of and Me use [6] and [3].

] to display alternative

Tips for using English word mode

•Press [1] to enter periods or apostrophes automatically.

•Press [

• Press and hold [ ] to start a new line.

]

to change case.

• Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor.

• Press [ ] to delete characters one by one. Press and hold [ ] entire display.

to clear the

Adding a new word to the T9 dictionary

1. Enter the word that you want to add.

2. Press [ your key presses. When there are no more alternative words, bottom line.

3. Press <

4. Enter the word you want using ABC mode

] to display alternative words for

Add

appears on the

Add

and press <

Enter text

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Enter text

Using ABC mode

Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the display.

Key

Characters in order displayed

Upper case Lower case

. , - ? ! @ : ( ) / # _ ~ 1

A B C 2 a b c 2

D E F 3 d e f 3

G H I 4 g h i 4

J K L 5 j k l 5

M N O 6 m n o 6

P Q R S 7 p q r s 7

T U V 8 t u v 8

W X Y Z 9 w x y z 9

space

+ = < > £ $ % & ¥ ¤ 0

Tips for using ABC mode

• To enter the same letter twice or to enter a different letter on the same key, wait for the cursor to move to the right automatically or press [Right]. Then, enter the next letter.

•Press [

]

to change case.

• Press [ ] to insert a space.

• Press and hold [ ] to start a new line.

• Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor.

• Press [ ] to delete characters one by one. Press and hold [ ] to clear the display.

Using Number mode

Number mode enables you to enter numbers. Press the keys corresponding to the digits you

want.

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Using Symbol mode

Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols.

To Press

display more symbols [Up] or [Down].

select a symbol the corresponding

clear the entered symbols

insert the symbols <

number key.

[].

Call functions

Advanced calling features

Making a call

1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone number.

• Press [ ] to clear the last digit or press and hold [ ] to clear the whole display.

• Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause between numbers.

2. Press [ ].

3. When you want to end the call, press [ ].

Making an international call

1. In Idle mode, press and hold [0]. The + character appears.

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2. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, then press [ ].

Redialling recent numbers

1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to display the list of recent numbers.

2. Scroll to the number you want and press [].

Making a call from Phonebook

Once you have stored a number in Phonebook, you can dial the number by selecting it from Phonebook.

You can also use the speed dial feature to assign your most frequently dialled numbers to specific number keys.

You can quickly dial a number from the SIM card using its location number assigned when stored.

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1. In Idle mode, enter a location number and press [ ].

2. Press [Left] or [Right] to scroll through other numbers.

3. Press < want.

Dial

> or [ ] to dial the number you

Answering a call

When you receive an incoming call, the phone rings and displays the incoming call image.

Press <

> or [ ] to answer the call.

Tips for answering a call

•When

•Press <

Anykey answer

press any key, except for < [].

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Active swivel

simply open the phone.

Reject

> or [ ] to reject a call.

is active, you can

Reject

> and

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• Press and hold [+/-] to reject a call or mute the ringer, depending on the

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Volume key

Viewing missed calls

If you have missed calls, the screen displays how many calls you have missed.

View

1. Press <

2. If necessary, scroll through the missed calls.

3. Press [ ] to dial the number you want.

Using the headset

Use the headset to make or answer calls without holding the phone.

Connect the headset to the jack on the left side of the phone. The button on the headset works as follows:

To Press

redial the last call the button twice.

answer a call the button.

end a call the button.

Options during a call

You can access a number of functions during a call.

Adjusting the volume during a call

Use [+/-] to adjust the earpiece volume during a call.

Press [

to decrease the volume level.

] to increase the volume level and [-]

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Call functions

Placing a call on hold/Retrieving

Press <

Hold

Retrieve

> to place a call on hold, or press

> to retrieve the call.

Making a second call

You can make another call if your network supports this function.

1. Press <

2. Make the second call in the normal way.

3. Press <

4. Press <

5. To end the current call, press [ ].

Hold

> to put the call on hold.

Swap

> to switch between the calls.

Options

to end the call on hold.

> and select

End held call

Answering a second call

You can answer an incoming call while already on the phone, if your network supports this function and you have activated the call waiting feature.

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1. Press [ ] to answer the call. The first call is automatically put on hold.

2. Press <

3. Press <

4. To end the current call, press [ ].

Swap

> to switch between the calls.

Options

to end the call on hold.

> and select

Using In-call options

Press < options during a call:

Switch to headset/Switch to phone

• transfer the call to a Bluetooth headset or hands-free car kit, or back to the phone.

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•

Voice off/Voice on

microphone so that the other person on the phone cannot hear you, or switch it back on.

Options

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> to access the following

: access the phone's menu functions.

: switch off the phone's

End held call

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•

Mute keys/Send keys

: switch the key

tones off or on.

To communicate with answering machines or computerised telephone systems,

must be selected.

keys

•

Send DTMF

: send the DTMF (Dual tone

Send

multi-frequency) tones as a group. The DTMF tones are the tones used in phones for tone dialling, sounding when you press the number keys. This option is helpful for entering a password or an account number when you call an automated system, like a banking service.

•

Phonebook

•

SIM service

: access the contact list.

: access special services, such as news, weather forecasts, entertainment, and location services, provided by your SIM card. This option is available when you use a

SIM card supporting SIM Application Toolkit menus.

•

Join

: set up a multi-party call by adding a caller on hold to a currently active call. You can include up to 5 people on a multi-party call.

•

Private

: have a private conversation with one multi-party call participant. The other participants can converse with each other. After the private conversation, select

Join

return both private participants to the multiparty call.

•

Removed

: disconnect one multi-party call

participant.

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Menu functions

All menu options listed

Call log

Use this menu to view the calls you have dialled, received, or missed, and the length of the calls. You can also check the cost of your calls, if your SIM card supports this function.

To access this menu, press < mode and select

Recent contacts

This menu displays the most recent calls dialled, received, or missed.

Accessing a call log

1. Press [Left] or [Right] to move to another call type.

(Menu 1)

Call log

(Menu 1.1)

> in Idle

2. Press [Up] or [Down] to scroll through the call list.

3. Press [Centre] to view the details of a call, or [ ] to dial a number.

Using call log options

While viewing call details, press < access the following options:

•

Call

: edit the number and dial it.

•

Add to Phonebook

Phonebook.

•

Send

: send an SMS or MMS message to the

selected number.

•

Delete

: delete the selected call log or all

logs.

Missed calls

This menu displays the most recent calls you did not answer.

: save the number to

(Menu 1.2)

Options

> to

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Dialled calls

This menu displays the most recent calls you have dialled.

Received calls

This menu displays the most recent calls you have received.

Delete all

Use this menu to delete all of the records in each call type.

1. Press [Centre] to select the call types to be cleared.

2. Press <

3. Press <

(Menu 1.3)

(Menu 1.4)

(Menu 1.5)

Delete

Yes

> to confirm the deletion.

Call time

This menu displays the time log for calls made and received. The actual time invoiced by your service provider will vary.

•

Last call time

call.

•

Total dialled calls

of all the calls you have dialled.

•

Total received calls

of all the calls you have received.

To reset the call timer, press < select to enter the phone password.

(Menu 1.6)

: check the length of your last

: check the total length

Reset selected

The password is preset to change this password.

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Options

Reset all

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> and

. You need

. You can

Menu functions

Call log

(Menu 1)

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Menu functions

Call cost

This network feature displays the cost of calls. This menu is available only if supported by your SIM card. Note that this is not intended to be used for billing purposes.

•

Last call cost

call.

•

Total cost

calls. If the total cost exceeds the maximum cost set in the counter before you can make another call.

•

Max. cost

•

Reset counters

•

Set max. cost

authorised for your calls.

•

Price/Unit

applied when the cost of your calls is calculated.

(Menu 1.7)

: check the cost of your last

: check the total cost of all of your

Set max. cost

: check the maximum cost limit.

: reset the cost counters.

: set the maximum cost

: set the price per unit that is

, you must reset

Phonebook

You can store phone numbers on your SIM card and in your phone’s memory. The SIM card and phone’s memory are physically separate, but they are used as a single entity called Phonebook.

To access this menu, press < mode and select

Contact list

Use this menu to search for contacts in Phonebook.

You can quickly access this menu by pressing <

Contacts

(Menu 2)

Phonebook

(Menu 2.1)

> in Idle mode.

> in Idle

Finding a contact

1. Enter the first few letters of the name that you want to find.

2. Select a contact from the list.

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3. Scroll to a number and press [ ] to dial, or press [Centre] to edit contact information.

Finding a contact in Idle mode

You can find contacts in Idle mode, by the spelling of a contact name. The phone searches for the contact names starting with the letters labelled on any of the keys you pressed.

1. In Idle mode, press the number keys containing the letters you want.

2. Press <

Options

spelling

The phone searches Phonebook for the matching contacts and shows results.

> and select

Search as

Using Phonebook options

While viewing contact details, press

Options

•

> to access the following options:

Edit

: edit contact information.

•

Send message

message to the selected number, or an MMS message to the selected address.

•

Copy to

memory or to the SIM card.

•

Send via

or Bluetooth.

•

Delete

: delete the selected contact.

If you find a contact using

spelling

Create contact

Use this menu to add a new contact to Phonebook.

: send an SMS or MMS

: copy the contact to the phone’s

: send the contact via SMS, MMS,

Search as

, some options are not available.

(Menu 2.2)

Storing a contact in the phone’s memory

1. Select

Phone

Menu functions

Phonebook

(Menu 2)

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2. Change the settings or enter information about the contact.

•

First name/Last name

•

Mobile/Home/Office/Fax/Other

number in any type.

•

3. Press <

: assign an e-mail address.

Caller ID

alert you to a call from the person.

Ringtone

to a call from the person.

Group

group.

Note

: assign an image or video to

: assign a ringtone to alert you

: assign the number to a caller

: add a memo about the person.

Save

> to save the contact.

Storing a contact on the SIM card

1. Select

2. Enter information about the contact.

•

SIM

Name

: assign a name.

: add a

Phone number

•

Location

To assign a caller ID image or video, ringtone, or group, the contact must be saved to the phone’s memory.

3. Press <

Group

Use this menu to organise your contacts in caller groups.

Save

(Menu 2.3)

: add a number.

: assign a location number.

> to save the contact.

Creating a new caller group

1. Press <

2. Enter a name for the group.

3. Select the caller ID line and set an image or

4. Select the ringtone line and set a ring tone.

5. Press <

Options

a video clip.

Save

> and select

> to save the group.

Create group

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Adding members to a caller group

1. Select a group.

Add

2. Press <

3. Press [Centre] to select the contacts to be added.

4. Press <

Options

> and select

Select

Managing caller groups

While viewing the group list, press < to access the following options:

•

View

: display the members of the selected

group.

Create group

•

Edit

: change the group properties.

•

Send message

message to the group members you want.

•

Delete

groups. Group members, however, will not be deleted from Phonebook.

: add a new group.

: send an SMS or MMS

: delete the selected group or all

Options

Speed dial

Use this menu to assign a speed dial number (2 to 9) for 8 of your most frequently dialled numbers.

(Menu 2.4)

Assigning speed dial numbers

1. Select a key location from 2 to 9. Key 1 is reserved for your voicemail server.

2. Select a contact from the contact list.

3. Select a number, if the contact has more than one number.

Managing speed dial entries

From the Speed dial screen, press < to access the following options:

•

Add

: assign a number to an unassigned key.

•

View

: check the name and number assigned

to a key.

•

Change

: assign a different number to a key.

Options

Menu functions

Phonebook

(Menu 2)

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Menu functions

•

Remove

key.

Dialling speed dial numbers

In Idle mode, press and hold the appropriate key.

My namecard

Use this menu to create a name card and send it to other people.

Saving your name card

The procedure for creating your name card is the same as the one for saving a phone number in the phone’s memory.

Using name card options

After saving your name card, press < to access the following options:

•

Edit

: clear the speed dial setting for a

(Menu 2.5)

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: edit the name card.

Options

•

Send via

MMS, or Bluetooth.

•

Exchange namecard

cards with another person via Bluetooth.

Delete

•

Own number

Use this feature to check your phone numbers, or to assign a name to each of the numbers. Changes made here do not affect the actual subscriber numbers on your SIM card.

Management

Use this menu to manage contacts in Phonebook.

•

Save new contact to

memory location for saving contacts. If you select select a memory location each time you save a number.

: send the name card via SMS,

: exchange name

: delete the name card.

(Menu 2.6)

(Menu 2.7)

: select a default

Always ask

, the phone will ask you to

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•

Copy all to

on the SIM card to the phone’s memory, or vice versa.

•

Delete all

your phone’s memory, your SIM card, or both.

•

Memory status

contacts you have stored in the phone’s memory and on the SIM card.

Service number

Use this menu to view the list of Service Dialling Numbers (SDN) assigned by your service provider, including emergency numbers and numbers for directory enquiries. This menu is available if your SIM card supports SDN.

1. Scroll to the number you want and press <

View

2. Press <

: copy all of the contacts stored

: delete all of the contacts from

: check the number of

(Menu 2.8)

Dial

> or [ ].

Applications

Use this menu to play music files or play games. You can also use convenient features, such as voice recorder, alarm clock, calculator, converter, and stopwatch.

To access this menu, press < mode and select

Music player

Use this menu to enjoy music. First, you need to save music files into your phone’s memory.

You can quickly access this menu by pressing and holding [Centre] in Idle mode with the phone closed.

You can connect your phone with an optional normal headset or Bluetooth stereo headset.

Bluetooth mono headsets are not compatible with the music player.

(Menu 3)

Applications

(Menu 3.1)

> in Idle

Menu functions

Applications

(Menu 3)

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Downloading or receiving music files

You can play *.mp3, *.aac, *.aac+, and *.wma files.

Use the following methods to save music files to your phone’s memory:

• Download from the wireless web

• Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC Studio Studio User’s Guide

• Synchronise music files with Windows Media Player

• Receive via an active Bluetooth connection

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Sychronising music files with Windows Media Player

You can update music files by synchronising with Windwos Media Player. You can also download WMDRM (Window Media Digital Rights Management) contents and license keys.

1. Switch to 92

2. Connect your phone and computer with an optional PC data cable.

3. Select

device

your computer.

4. Select the

5. Click

6. Select the music files you want and click

7. Click

8. When synchronisation is finished, disconnect the phone from the PC.

Media transfer[MTP]

Synchronize media files to this

when a pop-up window appears on

Sync

tab.

Edit Playlist

Start Sync

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Playing music files

1. Access the

Music player

menu and close

the phone.

2. From the music player screen, press [Centre].

During playback, use the following keys:

Key Function

Centre Pauses or resumes playback.

Closes the music player when held down.

Left Returns to the previous file.

Moves backward in a file when held down.

Right Skips to the next file. Skips

forward in a file when held down.

Up Opens the play list. To return to

the player screen, press [Up].

Key Function

+/-

Adjusts the volume.

Down Accesses music player options.

Hold

Locks or unlocks the exposed keys when held down.

Using music player options

From the music player screen, press [Down] to access the following options. You can scroll through the options by spinning the jog disc:

•

Resume/Pause

•

Play via

: begin or pause playback.

: play the selected file via the phone

speaker or a Bluetooth stereo headset.

•

Transfer to Bluetooth stereo headset Transfer to phone

: switch the sound

output to a Bluetooth stereo headset or the phone speaker.

Menu functions

Applications

(Menu 3)

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Menu functions

•

Add to playlist

another play list you have created.

•

Open playlist

•

Set as ringtone

ringtone for calls.

•

Details

: access the file properties.

•

Settings

playing music files.

Repeat mode Shuffle

at random.

Equaliser type Fade out and stop

reducing the volume gradually.

3D sound

: add the selected file to

: open all play lists.

: set the file as your

: change the default settings for

: select a repeat mode.

: set the music player to play music

: select an equaliser setting.

: stop playback by

: turn 3D sound on or off.

Selecting a play list

Music files are saved to your phone’s memory automatically, according to artist or genre. Select one of the play lists you want to listen to.

1. From the music player screen, press [Down] and select

2. Select a play list.

3. When a music file is selected, press [Centre] to play it.

Open playlist

Creating a play list

You can create your own play list.

1. From the music player screen, press [Down] and select

2. Select

3. Press [Down] and select

4. Press [Up] to return to the Playlists screen.

5. Select the music file you want to add to your play list.

Open playlist

My music

Create playlist

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6. While playing the file, press [Down] and select

Add to playlist

7. Scroll to the play list you just created and press [Down] to select it.

8. Press [Centre] to save your play list.

Using music file options

From the music player screen, press [Up] to access the current play list.

Press [Down] to access the following options:

•

Play via

speaker or a Bluetooth stereo headset.

•

Preview track via

of the music file via the phone speaker or a Bluetooth stereo headset.

•

Add to playlist

another play list you have created.

•

Remove

you want, or all files from the play list.

: play the selected file via the phone

: play the first few notes

: add the selected file to

: remove the selected file, the files

Move track in playlist

• file to the position you want within the play list.

•

Set as ringtone

ringtone for calls.

•

Details

: access the file properties.

: move the selected

: set the file as your

Closing music player

In Idle mode, press [ ] and < the music player with the phone open.

You can also press and hold [Centre] with the phone closed.

Calendar

Use this menu to keep track of your schedule.

(Menu 3.2)

Yes

> to close

Selecting a day on the calendar

When you enter the calendar in Month view appears with today’s date indicated by a coloured box.

Calendar

menu, the

Menu functions

Applications

(Menu 3)

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Menu functions

• Press [Left] or [Right] to move by day.

• Press [Up] or [Down] to move by week.

•Press [

Creating an item

You can store appointments, anniversaries, and tasks on the calendar. More than one item per day can be stored.

Entering an appointment

1. Select a date on the calendar.

2. Press <

3. Enter information or change the settings:

+/-

] to move by month.

Options

Appointment

Subject

• appointment.

•

Details

•

Start date

starting date and time for the appointment.

> and select

: enter a title for the

: enter the appointment details.

and

Start time

Create →

: enter the

AM/PM

•

4. Press <

: select AM or PM in 12-hour

time format.

End date

ending date and time for the appointment.

AM/PM

time format.

Location

appointed location.

Alarm Before

appointment the alarm is to alert you.

Alarm tone Repeat

and select a repeat unit.

Until

appointment will recur.

and

End time

: select AM or PM in 12-hour

: enter information about the

: set an alarm for the appointment.

: set how long before the

: select an alarm tone.

: set the appointment to recur

: set the ending date, if the

Save

> to save the appointment.

: enter the

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Entering an anniversary

1. Select a date on the calendar.

2. Press <

3. Enter information or change the settings:

4. Press <

Options

Anniversary

Occasion

• anniversary.

•

Date

: enter the date.

•

Alarm

anniversary.

Before

• anniversary the alarm is to alert you.

•

Alarm time

to ring.

•

AM/PM

time format.

Alarm tone

•

Repeat every year

remind you of the anniversary every year.

Save

> and select

: enter information about the

: select to set an alarm for the

: set how long before the

: enter the time for the alarm

: select AM or PM in 12-hour

: select an alarm tone.

> to save the anniversary.

Create →

: set the phone to

Entering a task

1. Select a date on the calendar.

2. Press <

3. Enter information or change the settings:

4. Press <

Options

Task

•

Start date

•

Due date

•

Select priority

Save

> and select

: enter information about the task.

: enter the starting date.

: enter the ending date.

: select a priority level.

> to save the task.

Create →

Consulting the calendar

Once you have created items, the type icons and the number of items for a specific day appear at the bottom of the calendar.

• Appointment

• Anniversary

• Task

• Festival

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Applications

(Menu 3)

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Menu functions

Viewing an item

1. Select a date on the calendar to display the items for the day.

2. Select an item to view its details.

3. Press [Left] or [Right] to access the other items scheduled for the selected day.

While viewing an item, press < access the following options:

•

Edit

: edit the item.

•

Create

: add a new item.

•

Send via

Bluetooth.

•

View by

calendar.

•

Delete

•

Memory status

information for the items stored on the calendar.

: send the item via SMS, MMS, or

: change the view mode of the

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: delete the item.

: access memory

Options

> to

Using calendar options

On the calendar, press < the following options:

•

View by

calendar.

•

Create

•

Go to

date.

•

Event list

•

Delete

calendar by using various deleting options.

•

Missed alarm events

alarms you have missed.

Memory status

• information for the items stored on the calendar.

: change the view mode of the

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next section

: add a new item.

: select today’s date or enter a specific

: sort items by type of item.

: delete the items stored on the

You can delete recurring items in Day view only.

Options

: access memory

> to access

: view items whose

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Viewing items in a different mode

You can change the calendar display to Day view or Week view. Press < select

View by →

Day view

You can view items for the selected date. Select an item to view its details.

The following icons may display to indicate the item status:

• Alarm set

• Recurring item

• Task priority (Red: high, Blue: normal, Grey: low)

• Completed task

Week view

You can view items for the selected week. A cell on the timetable indicates the presence of a schedule item. Select a cell in the day you want.

a view mode.

Options

> and

Voice recorder

Use this menu to record voice memos. A voice memo can be up to one hour long.

(Menu 3.3)

Recording a voice memo

1. Press [Centre] to start recording.

2. Speak into the microphone. Press [Centre] to pause or resume

recording.

Stop

3. Press < The voice memo is saved automatically.

4. Press [Centre] to review the voice memo, or [Up] to record a new memo.

> or [Down] to end recording.

Playing a voice memo

1. From the Voice recorder screen, press

Options

clips

2. Select a voice memo.

> and select

Go to My voice

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Applications

(Menu 3)

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Menu functions

During playback, use the following keys:

Key Function

Centre Pauses or resumes playback.

Left Returns to the previous memo.

Right Skips to the next memo. Skips

+/-

Down Stops playback.

Changing the recording mode

You can change the recording mode of the voice recorder. The maximum recording time is determined by this setting. Before recording a memo, press <

→ a recording mode:

Moves backward in a memo when held down.

forward in a memo when held down.

Adjusts the volume.

Options

> and select

Settings

Limit for multimedia message

• record a voice memo for adding to an MMS message.

•

Maximum 1 hour

memo of up to one hour.

Java world

Use this menu to play the embedded Java games. Scroll to the game you want and press <

Start

> to launch the selected application.

World clock

Use this menu to set your local time zone and find out the current time in another part of the world.

: You can record a voice

(Menu 3.4)

(Menu 3.5)

Viewing world time

1. From the world map, press [Left] or [Right] to scroll to the city you want. As the time line moves, the time and date of the given zone display.

: You can

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2. Press [Centre] to save the city as your local time zone.

Applying daylight saving time

1. From the world map, press < select

Apply daylight saving time

2. Press [Centre] to select the time zones you want.

Save

3. Press <

Alarm

Use this menu to set alarms. The alert type for a normal alarm corresponds to the call alert type settings. A wake-up alarm is not affected by your sound settings.

(Menu 3.6)

Options

> and

Setting an alarm

1. Select the type of alarm.

2. Set each alarm option:

Alarm

•

: activate the alarm.

•

Alarm time

to ring.

•

AM/PM

format.

Repeat

•

Alarm tone

3. Press <

: enter the time for the alarm

: set AM or PM in 12-hour

: select a repeat option.

: select an alarm tone.

Save

Stopping an alarm

• For a non-wake-up alarm, press any key.

• For a wake-up alarm, press < [Centre].

Press any key, except for < [Centre], to cause it to sound again after 5 minutes. You can do this a maximum of 5 times.

Confirm

> or

> and

Deactivating an alarm

1. Select the alarm you want to deactivate.

Off

on the

Alarm

2. Select

3. Press <

Save

line.

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Setting alarms to sound when the phone is off

From the Alarm screen, select

If the phone is off when it is time for the alarm to sound, the phone switches on and sounds the alarm.

Calculator

Use this menu to perform basic arithmetic functions, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

1. Enter the first number.

•Press <

• Press [ ] or [ ] to move the cursor.

2. Press one of the Navigation keys to access the math function you want.

bracket.

(Menu 3.7)

.()

> to insert a decimal point or

Auto power →

3. Enter the second number.

4. Press [Centre] to view the result.

5. If necessary, repeat from step 2 to continue the calculation.

Converter

Use this menu for common conversions, such as currency and temperature.

1. Select a converter.

2. Press [Left] or [Right] to select the original unit and press [Down].

3. Enter the value to be converted and press [Down].

• Press [ ] to insert a decimal point.

• Press [ ] to change the temperature to

4. Press [Left] or [Right] to select the unit to which you want to convert.

(Menu 3.8)

above zero (+) or below zero (-).

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The equivalent value for the amount you entered displays.

For the currency converter, you can view and set currency rates by pressing <

Timer

(Menu 3.9)

Use this menu to set a period of time for the phone to count down. The phone sounds an alarm when the specified period of time expires.

View rate

Starting the timer

1. Press <

2. Enter the length of time you want to count

3. Press [Centre] to start counting down.

Set

down and press <

Stopping the timer

• Press any key when the timer rings.

• Press [Centre] on the Timer screen to stop the timer before it rings.

Stopwatch

Use this menu to measure elapsed time. The maximum time is 10 hours.

1. Press [Centre] to start the stopwatch.

2. Press [Centre] to check an interval. You can repeat this step for a total of 4 intervals.

Key management

Use this menu to manage the licence keys you have acquired to activate media contents locked by DRM systems.

Press < options:

•

View/Play

content.

(Menu 3.10)

(Menu 3.11)

Options

> to access the following

: open the corresponding media

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Applications

(Menu 3)

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•

Delete

: delete the selected licence key or all

licence keys.

•

Go to my item

file folder.

Details

•

Memo

Use this menu to make memos of important things and manage them.

: access the properties of the licence

key.

(Menu 3.12)

Creating a memo

1. Press <

2. Enter the memo text and press [Centre].

Options

Viewing a memo

Select the memo you want to view. While viewing memo details, press <

to access the following options:

: access the corresponding

> and select

Create

Options

•

Edit

: change the memo text.

•

Create

: add a new memo.

•

Send via

MMS, or Bluetooth.

•

Delete

•

Memory status

you have created.

SIM AT

This menu is available if you use a SIM AT card that supports SIM Application Toolkit menus

and provides additional services, such as news, weather, sports, entertainment, and location services. Available services may vary, depending on your service provider’s plans. For details, see your SIM card instructions or contact your service provider.

: send the selected memo via SMS,

: delete the memo.

: check how many memos

(Menu 3.13)

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Browser

The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) browser on your phone allows you to access the wireless web. From the wireless web, you can access up-to-date information and a wide variety of media content, wallpapers, ringtones, and music files.

To access this menu, press < mode and select

Home

Use this menu to connect your phone to the network and load the homepage of the wireless web service provider.

(Menu 4)

(Menu 4.1)

Browser

> in Idle

Navigating the web

To Press

scroll through browser items

select a browser item

return to the previous page

move to the next page

[Up] or [Down].

[Centre], or <

Options

Go to

Back Options

Go →

Options

Go → Forward

Using page options

From any web page, press < access the following options:

•

Go to

: access the linked web page.

> and select

>, or

> and select

Back

> and select

Options

Menu functions

Browser

(Menu 4)

> to

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•

Go to homepage

•

Keys to buy

licence key for a DRM file. This option will be available only when you access the web browser from a message containing a DRM file.

•

Enter URL

•

: move backward or forward through

pages in history.

•

Reload

: reload the current page with

updated information.

•

Bookmarks

access the bookmark list.

•

Send URL via message

the current page via SMS.

Inbox

•

: access the SMS or push messages

you have received.

To SmartFit view/To Desktop view

change the display mode of the browser.

Save

: save the selected image or page.

: return to the homepage.

: send a request for buying a

: enter a URL address manually.

: bookmark the current page or

: send the URL of

Page details

•

Browser options

settings for the browser.

Cache

cache. The cache is a temporary memory site that stores recently accessed web pages.

mode or delete cookies. Cookies are pieces of personal information sent to a web server while navigating the web.

Preferences

and sound settings.

Certificates About browser

Exiting the browser

Press [ ] to end the network connection and close the browser.

: access the page properties.

: change the various

: change the cache mode or clear the

: change the cookie acceptance

: change the browser display

: access certificate information.

: access version and

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SFC home

Use this menu to access Samsung Fun Club, the preset website providing Samsung mobile phone users with attractive download services of updated ringtones and wallpapers.

You can download:

• colour images.

• polyphonic melodies.

• information and electronic catalogues for Samsung Electronics products.

SFC home

Selecting this menu loads the Samsung Fun Club homepage.

When you access Samsung Fun Club for the first time, please launch the web browser first, then access Samsung Fun Club. This service requires WAP subscription and may be unavailable depending on your local system and services.

(Menu 4.2)

(Menu 4.2.1)

Service area

Each time you move to China or Hong Kong, you need to change this setting to use the SFC service, according to the area where you are.

Enter URL

Use this menu to manually enter a URL address and access the associated web page.

You can add the entered URL to the bookmark list by selecting

Bookmarks

Use this menu to save URL addresses in order to quickly access web pages.

(Menu 4.2.2)

(Menu 4.3)

Add bookmark

(Menu 4.4)

Adding a bookmark

1. Press <

Add

been saved, press <

Add bookmark

>. If a bookmark has already

Options

> and select

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Browser

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2. Enter a title for the bookmark and press [Down].

3. Enter a URL address and press <

Accessing a bookmarked page

Selecting a bookmark item launches the web browser and accesses the associated web page.

Using bookmark options

From the Bookmarks screen, press < to access the following options:

Go to

•

: access the bookmarked web page.

Go to homepage Enter URL Edit bookmark

title of the bookmark.

Add bookmark Send URL via message

address of the bookmark via SMS.

: access the homepage.

: enter a URL address manually.

: edit the URL address and

: add a new bookmark.

Save

Options

: send the URL

Delete

•

Saved pages

You can access the list of pages you have saved while online.

If you select a link on the page, the phone switches to online to access the linked page.

History

You can access the list of pages you have accessed recently.

Select a URL from the list to access the corresponding web page.

: delete the selected bookmark or all

bookmarks.

Add new phrases

PTI dictionary.

Cancel

: exit the

(Menu 4.6)

: add a new word to the

Bookmarks

(Menu 4.5)

menu.

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Clear cache

Use this menu to clear information stored in the cache, a temporary memory site that stores recently accessed web pages.

Browser settings

Use this menu to select a connection profile to be used for accessing the wireless web. You can also create or edit a profile.

Messages

Use the text messages and multimedia messages. You can also access push messages and cell broadcast messages.

To access this menu, press < mode and select

(Menu 4.7)

(Menu 5)

Messages

(Menu 4.8)

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menu to send and receive

Messages

> in Idle

Create message

Use this menu to create and send messages.

Text message

Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send or receive text messages that may include simple pictures, animated images, and melodies.

Creating and sending an SMS message

1. Enter your message and press [Centre].

• The maximum number of characters allowed in a message varies by service provider. If your message exceeds the maximum number of characters, the phone will split the message.

• You can use various options by pressing

Options

(Menu 5.1)

(Menu 5.1.1)

>.next section

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(Menu 5)

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2. Enter a destination number. To send the message to more than one

recipient, fill in additional destination fields.

3. Press [Centre] to send the message.

Using options while composing an SMS message

While composing a message, press < to access the following options:

•

Send only

•

Save and send

save it in the

•

Insert

bookmark.

Add image/Add animation/Add melody

• attach a simple image, an animated image, or a melody.

•

Attach

name card or a calendar data as a data format attachment.

: just send the message.

: send the message and then

Sentbox

folder.

: add a template, Phonebook entry, or

: attach a Phonebook entry as a

Options

•

Save in

: save the message in another

message folder.

•

Add new phrases

: add a new word to the

PTI dictionary.

Cancel

•

: exit the

Multimedia message

Text message

(Menu 5.1.2)

Multimedia Message Service (MMS) delivers messages containing a combination of text, image, video, and audio, from phone to phone or from phone to e-mail.

Creating and sending an MMS message

1. Select the

Subject

You can use various options by pressing <

Options

line.

> in each field.next section

2. Enter the message subject and press [Centre].

3. Select the

Image or video

menu.

line.

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4. Select

Add image

Add video

and add an

image or a video clip.

• The maximum size allowed for a message can differ, depending on your service provider.

• Depending on the file type or DRM (Digital Rights Management) system, some files may not be able to be forwarded.

5. Select the

6. Select

7. Select the

Sound

Add sound

Text

line.

and add a sound clip.

8. Enter the message text and press [Centre].

9. When you have finished, press < and select

Send

Options

10.Enter a phone number or an e-mail address. To send the message to more than one

recipient, fill in additional destination fields.

11.Press [Centre] to send the message.

Using options while composing an MMS message

While composing a message, press <

Options

to access the following options:

•

Add

: add the message subject or message

text.

Add image/Add video/Add sound

•

: add a

image, video clip, or sound clip.

•

Change image/Change video/Change sound

: replace an added item.

•

Edit

: edit the message subject or text.

•

Preview

: view the message as it will be

shown on the recipient’s phone.

•

View

: open the selected attachment.

•

Send

: send the message.

•

Save in

: save the message in another

message folder.

•

Add page

: add pages. Move to each page

by pressing [Left] or [Right].

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Messages

(Menu 5)

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•

Delete page

•

Edit page

display or move the page forward among the other pages.

•

Attach

name card, a calender data as a data format attachment, or a document file stored in the

Other files

•

Remove subject/Remove message Remove media/Remove sound/Remove

remove an added item.

My messages

Use this menu to access messages you have received, sent, or which have failed in sending.

Inbox

(Menu 5.2.1)

This folder stores all of the messages you have received.

: delete an added page.

: change the duration of page

: attach a Phonebook entry as a

folder.

(Menu 5.2)

Viewing a message

The following icons may appear on the message list to show the message type:

• SMS

• MMS

• MMS notification ( : Being retrieved,

• Voicemail

• Push message from web servers or

• Broadcast message from your service

• Delivery report for your sent messages

: Failed to retrieve)

configuration message, containing network parameters from your service provider

provider

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• Depending on the DRM (Digital Rights Management) system, messages having web content may not be able to be forwarded.

icon next to a message means that the

• A message is of high priority. A greycoloured message icon indicates low priority.

Using message options

While viewing a message, press < access the following options:

SMS messages

•

Reply via text message

: reply to the

sender via SMS.

•

Reply via multimedia message to

to the sender via MMS.

•

Forward

: forward the message to other

people.

•

Delete

: delete the message.

Options

: reply

> to

Move to phone/Move to SIM

•

: move the message between the SIM card and the phone’s memory.

•

Cut address

: extract URL addresses, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message.

•

Cut media

: save media content from the

message to your phone’s memory.

•

Lock/Unlock

: lock the message to prevent it from being deleted, or unlock the message. You can protect only those messages stored in the phone’s memory.

•

Add to Block list

: add the sender’s number to the block list to reject the messages from the sender.

MMS messages

•

Retrieve

: retrieve the MMS message from

the MMS server.

Reply via text message

•

: reply to the

sender via SMS.

Menu functions

Messages

(Menu 5)

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Menu functions

•

Reply via multimedia message to

to the sender or all other recipients of the message via MMS.

•

Forward

people.

•

Delete

•

Cut address

addresses, or phone numbers from the message.

•

Attached item

the message to your phone’s memory.

•

Details

•

Lock/Unlock

it from being deleted, or unlock the message.

Configuration messages

•

Install

the message to your phone.

Delete

•

: forward the message to other

: delete the message.

: extract URL addresses, e-mail

: save media content from

: access the message properties.

: lock the message to prevent

: apply the configuration specified in

: delete the message.

: reply

Lock/Unlock

• it from being deleted, or unlock the message.

Push messages

•

Go to URL

specified in the message.

Cut address

• addresses, or phone numbers from the message.

•

Delete

•

Lock/Unlock

it from being deleted, or unlock the message.

Broadcast messages

•

Save

: save the message to the phone’s

memory.

•

Cut address

addresses, or phone numbers from the message.

•

Delete

: lock the message to prevent

: connect to the URL address

: extract URLs, e-mail

: delete the message.

: lock the message to prevent

: extract URL addresses, e-mail

: delete the message.

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Delivery reports

•

Cut address

addresses, or phone numbers from the report.

•

Delete

•

Lock/Unlock

it from being deleted, or unlock the message.

Drafts

This folder stores messages you have saved to send at a later time.

When you select a message, it opens in Edit mode so that you can edit and send the message.

Outbox

This folder stores messages that the phone is attempting to send or has failed to send.

: extract URL addresses, e-mail

: delete the report.

: lock the message to prevent

(Menu 5.2.2)

(Menu 5.2.3)

The following icons are available to show the message status:

• Being sent

• Failed to be sent

While viewing a message, press < access the following options:

•

Send again

•

Forward

people.

•

Cut address

addresses, or phone numbers from the message.

•

Delete

•

Move to phone/Move to SIM

message between the SIM card and the phone’s memory.

•

Lock/Unlock

it from being deleted, or unlock the message.

•

Details

: retry sending the message.

: forward the message to other

: extract URLs, e-mail

: delete the message.

: lock the message to prevent

: access the message properties.

Options

: move the

> to

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Messages

(Menu 5)

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Menu functions

Sent box

This folder stores messages that you have sent. While viewing a message, press <

access the following options:

•

Send

•

Forward

people.

•

Cut address

addresses, or phone numbers from the message.

•

Delete

•

Move to phone/Move to SIM

message between the SIM card and the phone’s memory.

•

Lock/Unlock

it from being deleted, or unlock the message.

•

Details

(Menu 5.2.4)

Options

: send the message.

: forward the message to other

: extract URLs, e-mail

: delete the message.

: move the

: lock the message to prevent

: access the message properties.

> to

My folders

Use this menu to create new folders and organise your messages.

Creating a folder

1. Press <

2. Enter a folder name and press [Centre].

Using folder options

On the folder list, press < the following options:

•

Open

•

Create folder

•

Rename folder

•

Delete

Templates

Use this menu to make and use templates of frequently used messages or passages.

(Menu 5.2.5)

Yes

Options

: open the selected folder.

: add a new folder.

: change the folder name.

: delete the selected folder.

(Menu 5.3)

> to access

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Text message templates

You can create SMS templates with the sentences you use frequently so that you can retrieve and insert them when composing an SMS message.

Creating a template

1. Select an empty location.

2. Enter a message and press [Centre].

Using template options

From the template list, press < access the following options:

•

Edit

: edit the selected template.

•

Send message

message using the selected template.

Delete

•

: delete the selected template.

Add new

: create and send a new

: add a new template.

(Menu 5.3.1)

Options

> to

Multimedia message templates

(Menu 5.3.2)

You can access embedded MMS templates or ones you have saved so that you can use them when composing an MMS message.

From the template list, press < access the following options:

•

View

: open the selected template.

•

Edit

: create and send a new message using

the selected template.

•

Send message

template.

•

Delete

: delete the selected template or all

templates, except for the embedded ones.

Delete all

Use this menu to delete messages in each message folder all at once.

: send the selected

(Menu 5.4)

Options

> to

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Messages

(Menu 5)

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Menu functions

1. Press [Centre] to select the message folders to be cleared.

Pressing the key twice displays the message types so that you can specify the ones to be cleared.

2. Press <

3. Press [Centre] to select the check box to

4. Press <

Settings

Use this menu to set up various options for using the messaging service.

Text messages

You can configure SMS settings.

•

Delete

delete protected messages, and then press <

Yes

> to confirm the deletion.

(Menu 5.5)

(Menu 5.5.1)

Send settings

sending SMS messages:

: set up the options for

Reply path

through your SMS server.

Delivery report

you when your messages have been delivered.

Bearer selection GPRS preferred

network.

Block list

• which you want to reject messages.

•

Current profile

setting profile.

•

Profile settings

profile.

Service centre

number of your SMS server.

Default destination

destination. It will be automatically entered on the recipient list.

: allow recipients to reply to you

: set the network to inform

: select either

, depending on your

: store the phone numbers from

: check or select an SMS

: set the properties of each

: store or change the

: enter the default

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Default type

The network can convert the messages into the selected format.

Default validity

your messages are stored in the SMS server.

Setting name

Multimedia messages

You can configure MMS settings.

•

Sending options

sending MMS messages:

Delivery report

you when your messages have been delivered.

Hide address

hidden from the recipient’s phone.

Read reply

along with your messages.

Priority Expiry date

messages are stored in the MMS server.

: set the default message type.

: set the length of time

: enter a profile name.

(Menu 5.5.2)

: set up the options for

: set the network to inform

: set your address to be

: send a read-reply request

: set the priority level of messages.

: set the length of time

Delivery time

messages are sent.

Outgoing message size

maximum size allowed for composing messages.

•

Retrieving options

receiving MMS messages:

Reject unknown senders

messages from unknown senders.

Allow adverts Allow information

messages.

Allow report

sender when a message has been delivered to you.

Recep. in home network

your phone retrieves new messages automatically when you are in your home service area.

: set a time delay before

: select a

: set up the options for

: reject

: accept advertisements.

: accept information

: set the network to inform the

: determine if

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Messages

(Menu 5)

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Menu functions

Reception when abroad

phone retrieves new messages automatically when you are roaming on another network.

Reception within home network or abroad has the following options:

Manual

: the phone displays notifications. Use the download new messages.

Automatic

retrieves messages from the server.

Reject

•

Block list

addresses from which you want to reject messages.

•

Multimedia message profiles

connection profile to be used for MMS. You can also create or edit a profile.

Push messages

You can change the settings for receiving push messages from the wireless web server.

Retrieve

: the phone automatically

: the phone rejects all messages.

: store phone numbers and e-mail

(Menu 5.5.3)

: determine if your

option to manually

: select a

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Receive

• messages. If you select phone will not accept messages from the specified addresses on the Black list.

•

Black list

addresses.

Broadcast messages

You can change the settings for receiving broadcast messages.

•

Receive

messages, or not.

•

Channel list

which you wish to receive broadcast messages. Please contact your service provider for further details.

•

Language

in which broadcast messages display.

: set how your phone receives push

: manage blocked server

: select to receive broadcast

: indicate the channels from

: select the preferred languages

Black list

(Menu 5.5.4)

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SOS messages

(Menu 5.6)

In an emergency, you can send SOS messages to your family or friends for help. You can also receive SOS messages from other people who are in an emergency. Use this menu to specify options for sending and receiving SOS messages.

•

Sending options

: set up the options for

sending SOS messages.

Seding SOS

: activate or deactivate the SOS message feature. To send an SOS message, press [

+/-

] 4 times in Idle mode, with the

phone closed

Recipients

: specify the phone numbers to

which you want to send SOS messages.

While the phone is attempting to send an SOS message, turns to red and you cannot access menu functions in this mode. To use the phone as normal, press [ ] when the icon turns to blue.

Repeats

: set the number of times the

phone repeats sending SOS messages.

Message

: check the preset SOS message

text.

You can view the onscreen help by pressing

Options

Receiving options

•

> and selecting

: set up the option for

Help

receiving SOS messages.

Alert type

: set whether or not the phone uses the preset alert type (siren and alert message) for incoming SOS messages. If you select

Normal

, the phone uses the

message ringer setting.

Memory status

(Menu 5.7)

Use this menu to view the amount of memory currently in use in each message folder.

Menu functions

Messages

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My files

The images, videos, music files, and sound files stored in the phone’s memory or on a memory card.

To access this menu, press < mode and select

My files

(Menu 6)

menu allows you to access

My files

> in Idle

Tips for Digital Rights Management

As a result of the Digital Rights Management (DRM) system, some of the media items you download from the Internet or receive by MMS may require a licence key to access them.

You can acquire the key from the website which owns the rights to the content; use the

Activate key

Note the following icons on the list:

• : Forwardable item with a valid key.

• : Forwardable item without a valid key.

option.

• : Unforwardable item with a valid key.

• : Unforwardable item without a valid

Your service provider supports only countbased or unlimited-access DRM files.

Images

This menu displays photos you have taken and images you have downloaded, received in messages, or imported from a computer.

key.

(Menu 6.1)

Viewing an image

1. Select an image folder.

2. Select an image. Press [ Press [

] to view the image on a full screen.

] or [-] to zoom in or out.

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Viewing a slide show

You can view your photos as a slide show, a sequential presentation of each photo in the current folder.

1. Select

2. Press <

3. Select an interval option.

4. Press <

My photos

Options

The slide show begins.

Stop

> and select

> to stop the slide show.

Slide show

Using image options

While viewing an image, press < access the following options:

•

Send via

Bluetooth.

•

Set as

display or as a caller ID image for a Phonebook entry.

: send the file via MMS or

: set the image as wallpaper for the

Options

> to

Activate key

• key for the selected DRM file expires.

•

Delete

•

Rename

•

Move to Favourite images/Move to

Downloaded images

move the file to another folder.

•

Bluetooth visibility

files you want with other Bluetooth devices.

Lock/Unlock

• being deleted, or unlock the file.

•

Details

•

Key management

keys you have acquired.

Videos

This menu displays video clips you have recorded, downloaded, received in messages, or imported from a computer.

: get a licence key when the

: delete the file.

: change the file name.

Move to Photos

: share the file or the

: lock the file to prevent it from

: access the file properties.

: manage the licence

(Menu 6.2)

Menu functions

My files

(Menu 6)

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Menu functions

Video clips recorded on other devices, such as camcorders, may not play correctly.

Playing a video clip

1. Select a video folder.

2. Select a video clip. During playback, use the following keys:

Key Function

Centre Pauses or resumes playback.

Left Returns to the previous file. Moves

Right Skips to the next file. Moves

+/-

Down Stops playback.

backward in a file when held down.

forward in a file when held down.

Adjusts the volume.

Using video options

After playback, press < > to access the following options:

Send via

• Bluetooth.

•

Set as

file, as wallpaper for the display or caller ID image for a Phonebook entry.

•

Activate key

the key for the selected DRM file expires.

•

Delete

•

Rename

•

Move to Favourite videos/Move to Downloaded videos

move the file to another folder.

Bluetooth visibility

• or the files you want with other Bluetooth devices.

: send the file via MMS or

: set the video clip, if saved as a 3gp

: get a new licence key when

: delete the file.

: change the file name.

Move to Video clips

: share the selected file

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•

Lock/Unlock

being deleted, or unlock the file.

•

Details

•

Key management

keys you have acquired.

Music

(Menu 6.3)

This menu displays music files you have downloaded or imported from a computer.

From the file list, press < the following options:

•Play

: play the currently selected music file.

•

Send via bluetooth

Bluetooth.

Set as

• ringtone for a Phonebook entry.

•

Activate key

the key for the selected DRM file expires.

•

Delete

you want.

: lock the file to prevent it from

: access the file properties.

: manage the licence

Options

: send the file via

: set the file as your ringtone or as a

: get a new licence key when

: delete the selected file or the files

> to access

•

Rename

•

Bluetooth visibility

or the files you want with other Bluetooth devices.

•

Lock/Unlock

being deleted, or unlock the file.

Details

•

Key management

keys you have acquired.

Sounds

This menu displays voice memos you have recorded, and sound files you have downloaded, received in messages, or imported from a computer.

: change the file name.

: share the selected file

: lock the file to prevent it from

: access the file properties.

: manage the licence

When you play a file from this menu, without first adding it to the play list in the music player, background play is not supported.

(Menu 6.4)

Menu functions

My files

(Menu 6)

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Playing a sound clip

1. Select a sound folder.

2. Select a sound clip. For a voice memo, see

Voice recorder

Using sound options

While playing a sound clip, press < access the following options:

•

Send via

Bluetooth.

•

Set as

: set the file as your ringtone or as a

ringtone for a Phonebook entry.

•

Activate key

the key for the selected DRM file expires.

Delete

•

: delete the file.

Rename Move to Favourite sounds/Move to

Downloaded sounds

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Options

: send the file via MMS or

: get a new licence key when

: change the file name.

Move to Voice

> to

recorder files

folder.

•

Bluetooth visibility

or the files you want with other Bluetooth devices.

•

Lock/Unlock

being deleted, or unlock the file.

•

Details

•

Key management

keys you have acquired.

Other files

Files that you have received but which are not supported by your phone are stored in this folder. You cannot open these files on the phone.

From the file list, press < the following options:

Send via

• Bluetooth.

: move the file to another

: share the selected file

: lock the file to prevent it from

: access the file properties.

: manage the licence

(Menu 6.5)

Options

: send the file via MMS or

> to access

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•

Delete

: delete the selected file or all files.

•

Rename

•

Bluetooth visibility

: change the file name.

: share the selected file or the files you want with other Bluetooth devices.

•

Lock/Unlock

: lock the file to prevent it from

being deleted, or unlock the file.

•

Details

: access the file properties.

Memory status

(Menu 6.6)

You can check the total amount of memory and the amount of memory currently in use in each media box.

Camera

(Menu 7)

You can use the camera module embedded in your phone to take photos and record videos.

To access this menu, press < mode and select [

]

in Idle mode.

• Do not take photos of people without their permission.

• Do not take photos in a place where cameras are not allowed.

• Do not take photos in a place where you may interfere with another person’s privacy.

Camera

> in Idle

, or press and hold

Taking a photo

You can take photos in various modes. The camera produces JPEG photos.

When you take a photo in direct sunlight or in bright conditions, shadows may appear on the photo.

Menu functions

Camera

(Menu 7)

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Menu functions

Taking a photo

1. Access the [

2. Make any desired adjustments.

• Press < > to access camera options.



• Use the keypad to change the camera

settings or switch to other modes.



3. Press [Centre] or [ ] to take a photo. The photo is saved in the folderder.

Make sure that the lens is not blocked by your fingers.

To Press

access photo options <

Camera

]

to turn on the camera.

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menu or press and hold

My photos

Optio.

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To Press

delete the photo [ ] and then

send the photo via MMS

return to Capture mode

Yes

[Centre].

Preview

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Using camera options in Capture mode

In Capture mode, press < > to access the following options:

•

Record video

•

Effects

special effect.

•

Frames

•

Timer

: set a time delay before the camera

takes a photo.

: switch to Record mode.

: change the colour tone or apply a

: apply a decorative frame.

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•

Go to My photos

: access the

My photos

folder.

•

Camera settings

: change the default

settings for taking a photo.

Size

: select an image size.

Quality

: select an image quality setting.

Viewfinder Single shot

: select a preview screen.

: select whether or not the

camera automatically saves a photo.

Scene programs

: set whether or not to use

Night shot mode.

Shutter sound

: select the sound that you hear when you press the shutter release key, [Centre] or [

Zoom sound

]

: turn the sound effect for

zooming on or off.

Brightness sound

: turn the sound effect

for brightness adjustment on or off.

White balance

: adjust the colour balance of

the image. You can make your photo appear

Menu functions

warmer or cooler.

ISO

: change the ISO setting, which controls the sensitivity of your camera. For low light situations, select a higher ISO number. The higher the ISO number, the faster the camera shutter functions and the more sensitive the camera is to light. Higher ISO

Camera

settings may bring some distortion to an image.

•

Camera shortcuts

: view the functions of

(Menu 7)

the keys you can use in Capture mode.

Using the keypad in Capture mode

You can use the keypad to customise your camera settings in Capture mode.

Key Function

Left/Right Adjusts the brightness.

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Key Function

Up/Down/

+/-

Zooms in or out.

Switches to Record mode.



Changes the image size.

Changes the image quality.

Changes the storing mode.

Changes the colour tone or applies a special effect.

Changes the white balance.

Selects a decorative frame.

Sets the timer.

Changes the ISO settings.

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Key Function

Goes to the My

Sets whether or not to use Night shot mode.

Changes the preview screen.

photos

Using photo options

After saving a photo, press < the following options:

Viewfinder

•

Send via

Bluetooth.

•

Set as

display or as a caller ID image for a Phonebook entry.

•

Delete

•

Rename

: return to Capture mode.

: send the file via MMS or

: set the photo as wallpaper for the

: delete the file.

: change the file name.

Optio.

folder.

> to access

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•

Go to My photos

folder.

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•

Lock/Unlock

being deleted, or unlock the file.

Details

•

: access the file properties.

: access the

: lock the file to prevent it from

My photos

Recording a video

You can record a video of what is displayed on the camera screen and save it.

Recording a video

1. In Capture mode, press [1].

2. Make any desired adjustments.

• Press < > to access camera options.

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• Use the keypad to change the camera settings or switch to other modes.

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3. Press [Centre] or [

]

to start recording.

4. Press [Centre], < >, or [ recording. The video is automatically saved in the

My video clips

To Press

play back the video clip

access video options < >.

delete the video [ ] and then

return to Record mode

folder.

[Centre].

<>.

Yes

]



to stop

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Menu functions

Camera

(Menu 7)

Using camera options in Record mode

In Record mode, press < > to access the following options:

•

Take photo

: switch to Capture mode.

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Menu functions

•

Effects

: change the colour tone or apply a

special effect.

•

Timer

: set a time delay before the camera

starts recording.

Go to My video clips

• folder.

clips

•

Camcorder settings

settings for recording a video:

Recording mode

mode. Select

Normal

limit of the currently available memory. The video clip is saved in mp4 format.

Select

Limit for multimedia messages/

wallpaper

messaging or for setting as wallpaper or caller ID image. The video clip is saved in 3gp format.

Size Quality

to record a video suitable for

: select a frame size.

: select an image quality setting.

: access the

: change the following

: select a video recording

to record a video within the

My video

Viewfinder Record audio Zoom sound

zooming on or off.

Brightness sound

for brightness adjustment on or off.

White balance

the image. You can make your video appear warmer or cooler.

•

Camcorder shortcuts

of the keys you can use in Record mode.

: select a preview screen.

: record a video with audio.

: turn the sound effect for

: turn the sound effect

: adjust the colour balance of

: view the functions

Using the keypad in Record mode

You can use the keypad to customise your camera settings in Record mode.

Key Function

Left/Right Adjusts the brightness.

Up/Down/

+/-

Zooms in or out.

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Key Function

Switches to Capture mode.

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Changes the frame size.

Changes the image quality.

Changes the video recording mode.

Changes the colour tone or applies a special effect.

Changes the white balance.

Mutes or unmutes audio.

Sets the timer.

Goes to the folder.

My video clips

Key Function

Changes the preview screen.

Menu functions

Using video options

After saving a video clip, press < > to access the following options:

•

Viewfinder

•

Send via

Bluetooth.

•

Set as

file, as wallpaper for the display or a caller ID image for a Phonebook entry.

•

Delete

•

Rename

•

Go to My video clips clips

•

Lock/Unlock

being deleted, or unlock the file.

Details

•

: return to Record mode.

: send the file via MMS or

: set the video clip, if saved as a 3gp

: delete the file.

: change the file name.

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: access the

: lock the file to prevent it from

: access the file properties.

My video

Camera

(Menu 7)

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Settings

The

Settings

setting options to customise the phone to your preferences and needs. You can also reset the settings to their default status.

To access this menu, press < mode and select

Time and date

Use this menu to change the time and date displayed on your phone. Before setting the time and date, specify your time zone in the

World clock

• Time zone updating

following options.

Prompt first

(Mobile Country Code) from the network and automatically update the current time by applying time difference for the country that you are in when you travel abroad.

(Menu 8)

menu provides you with various

Settings

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: your phone will read the MCC

(Menu 8.1)

: select one of the

> in Idle

Before updating, the phone will ask you if you want to update time information. Before updating, the phone will ask you if you want to update time information.

Time information may not be updated when you move to one time zone to another within a country.

Automatic

information from the network. This option is available only if supported by your network.

Manual only

manually.

•

Time

•

AM/PM

format.

Time format

•

Date

•

Date format

•

Calendar starting day

the week the calendar starts with.

: your phone will receive time

: you can set the time and date

: enter the current time.

: select AM or PM in 12-hour time

: select a time format.

: enter the current date.

: select a date format.

: set which day of

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Phone settings

Many different features of your phone’s system can be customised to suit your preferences.

Some menus may not be available, depending on your service provider.

Language

Use this menu to select the display language and select Mohu pinyin pairs.

•

Language

•

Fuzzy pinyin pairs

so that you can easily enter characters that are similar to their phonetic spelling.

Greeting message

Use this menu to enter the greeting that is displayed briefly when the phone is switched on.

(Menu 8.2)

(Menu 8.2.1)

: select a display language.

: select Mohu piyin pairs

(Menu 8.2.2)

Shortcuts

You can use the Navigation keys as shortcuts to access specific menus directly from Idle mode. Use this menu to assign a shortcut to a key.

Assigning a shortcut menu

1. Select a key to be used as a shortcut key.

2. Select a menu to be assigned to the key.

Using shortcut options

Press < options:

•

Change

•

Remove

assignment to the selected key.

•

Remove all

assignments.

Volume key

Use this menu to set whether the phone mutes the call ringer or rejects a call if you press and hold [

(Menu 8.2.3)

Options

+/-

> to access the following

: assign or change a shortcut menu.

: deactivate the shortcut

: deactivate all shortcut

(Menu 8.2.4)

] when a call comes in.

Menu functions

Settings

(Menu 8)

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Menu functions

USB setting

Use this menu to select a USB mode that will be used when you connect your phone to a PC via USB interface.

•

Media transfer[MTP]

(Media Transfer Protocol) mode to transfer WMDRM (Window Media Digital Rights Management) contents with licence keys directly from the Windows Media Player to the phone. You can also get new licence keys for the DRM files that have expired licence keys.

(Menu 8.2.5)

: you can use MTP

MTP mode is available with Windows XP which supports Windows Media Player 10. For Windows 98, Me, 2000, install Windows Media Player 9 and the MTP driver. The MTP driver is included in the supplied CD or can be downloaded from http://www.samsungmobile.com.

•

Samsung PC studio

: you can use the Samsung PC Studio programme to synchronise data and transfer media files between the phone and a PC.

•

Select mode

: you can select a USB mode

whenever you connect your phone to a PC.

Extra settings

(Menu 8.2.6)

You can turn the automatic redialling or answering feature on or off.

•

Auto redial

: set the phone to make up to ten attempts to redial a phone number after an unsuccessful call.

•

Active swivel

: answer an incoming call by

opening the phone.

•

Anykey answer

by pressing any key, except for < [], [

+/-

: answer an incoming call

] and [

Hold

Reject

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Offline mode

Use this menu to switch the phone to Offline mode or back to Online mode.

Display settings

Use this menu to change settings for the display and backlight.

Wallpaper

You can set up the idle screen on the display.

•

Main display

to be displayed on the display.

•

Text position

do not want to display text in Idle mode, select

•

Text mode

•

Text colour

•

Graphic logo

graphic icon instead of the service provider’s logo on the idle screen.

(Menu 8.2.7)

(Menu 8.3)

(Menu 8.3.1)

: select an image or video clip

: select a text position. If you

Off

: select a font style.

: select a font colour.

: set the phone to display a

This is only available if a graphic icon has been received in a message.

Main menu style

You can select a display style for the main menu screen.

Skin

(Menu 8.3.3)

You can select a skin color pattern for Menu mode.

Brightness

You can adjust the brightness of the display for varying lighting conditions.

Dialing display

Use this menu to select a font size and colour for the numbers, and background colour of the display while dialling.

(Menu 8.3.2)

(Menu 8.3.4)

(Menu 8.3.5)

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Settings

(Menu 8)

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Menu functions

Show caller information

Use this menu to set the phone to display missed call notifications with the most recently missed caller’s information.

Sound settings

Use this menu to customise various sound settings.

Incoming call

Use this menu to change the sound settings for incoming calls.

Ringtone

• the call ringer.

•

Volume

•

Alert type

informed of incoming calls.

: select a ringtone volume.

(Menu 8.4)

(Menu 8.4.1)

: select a ringtone to be used for

: specify how you are to be

(Menu 8.3.6)

Keypad tone

Use this menu to select the tone that the phone sounds when you press a key.

You can adjust the key tone volume using

+/-

[

Message tone

Use this menu to change the sound settings for incoming SMS messages, MMS messages, and broadcast messages individually.

•

Tone

•

Alert type

informed when a message comes in.

•

Repetition

informs you of a new message.

Power on/off

Use this menu to select the melody that the phone sounds when it is switched on or off.

(Menu 8.4.2)

] in Idle mode.

(Menu 8.4.3)

: select one of several message tones.

: specify how you are to be

: specify how often the phone

(Menu 8.4.4)

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Swivel tone

Use this menu to select the tone that the phone sounds when you open or close the phone.

Time alert

Use this menu to customise time alert feature.

Setting your phone to sound an alert every hour on the hour

1. From the

2. Specify the following options:

Alarm tone

•

feature.

•

Periode

phone to sound the hour alert.

At every minute

•

phone will sound.

3. Press <

(Menu 8.4.5)

(Menu 8.4.6)

Time alert

: enter the time period for the

menu, select

: activate the hour alert

: set the time when the

Periodic

Activating the verval time check feature

The phone alerts you to current time audibly. Press and hold [+] when the phone is closed.

From the

Silent mode

Use this menu to set how the phone acts to alert you to a specific event while in Silent

mode.

Extra tones

Use this menu to customise additional tones for the phone.

•

Time alert

Minute minder

every minute during an outgoing call to keep you informed of the length of your call.

Connection tone

when an outgoing call connects to the system.

menu, select

(Menu 8.4.7)

(Menu 8.4.8)

: set the phone to beep

Current. →

Menu functions

Settings

(Menu 8)

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Menu functions

•

Alert on call

you receive a new message or when the time for an alarm comes during a call.

•

Indicative tone

when a pop-up window displays.

Light settings

Use this menu to change the settings for the light.

Backlight time

You can select the length of time the backlight or display stays on.

Normal

• backlight stays on.

•

Dimmed

display stays on in Dim mode after the backlight turns off. After a specified time, the display turns off.

: set the phone to beep when

: set the phone to beep

(Menu 8.5)

(Menu 8.5.1)

: select the length of time the

Keypad light

Use this menu to set how the phone controls the use of the keypad light. Select one of the following options in the

•

Any time

•

Night time

between 5:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

•

Custom time

period that the keypad light is used.

Network services

Use this menu to access network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, if you wish.

Call diverting

This network service reroutes incoming calls to a phone number that you specify.

(Menu 8.5.2)

Use at

: the keypad light is always used.

: the keypad light is used only

: you can specify the time

(Menu 8.6.1)

line:

(Menu 8.6)

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1. Select a call diverting option:

•

Divert always

•

Busy

: divert calls when you are on

another call.

•

No reply

answer the phone.

Unreachable

•

not in your service area or when your phone is switched off.

•

Cancel all

options.

2. Select the type of calls to be diverted.

3. Select

4. Move to the

5. Enter the number to which calls are to be

6. If you selected

Activate

select

Deactivate

diverted.

Seconds

the network delays before diverting a call.

line and select the length of time

: divert all calls.

: divert calls when you do not

: divert calls when you are

: cancel all call diverting

. To deactivate call diverting,

Divert to

line.

No reply

, move to the

7. Press <

Call barring

This network service allows you to restrict your calls.

1. Select a call barring option:

Select

(Menu 8.6.2)

•

All outgoing calls

calls.

•

International

calls.

International except home

• calls to numbers within the current country when you are abroad, and to your home service area.

•

All incoming calls

calls.

•

Incoming while abroad

incoming calls when you use your phone outside of your home service area.

: prohibit all outgoing

: prohibit international

: only allow

: prohibit incoming

: prohibit

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Settings

(Menu 8)

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Menu functions

•

Cancel all

settings, allowing calls to be sent and received normally.

•

Change barring password

call barring password obtained from your service provider.

2. Select the type of calls to be barred.

3. Select select

4. Enter the call barring password supplied by your service provider and press <

Call waiting

This network service informs you when someone is trying to reach you while you are on another call.

1. Select the type of calls to which call waiting option will apply.

2. Select select

: cancel all call barring

Activate

Deactivate

Activate

Deactivate

. To deactivate call barring,

(Menu 8.6.3)

. To deactivate call waiting,

: change the

Select

Network selection

This network service allows you to manually select the network to be used while roaming outside of your home area, or to let the network be chosen automatically.

You can select a network other than your home network only if there is a valid roaming agreement between the two.

Caller ID

This network service allows you to hide your phone number from the person you are calling. If you select default setting provided by the network.

(Menu 8.6.5)

Default

Some networks may not allow you to change this setting.

(Menu 8.6.4)

, the phone will use the

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