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GT-S8300C

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Page 2: ...ng your mobile phone and using basic functions Instructional icons Before you start familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution situations that could cause damage to your phone or other equipment Note notes usage tips or additional information X Refer to pages with related information for example X p 12 re...

Page 3: ...XXXXXX Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems Inc Windows Media Player is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation DivX is a registered trademark of DivX Inc and is used under licence Followed by the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step for example In Menu mode touch Messages Create message represents Messages followed by Create message Square brackets phone keys for...

Page 4: ...ith DivX in order to play DivX Video on Demand VOD content First generate the DivX VOD registration code for your device and submit it during the registration process Important DivX VOD content is protected by a DivX DRM Digital Rights Management system that restricts playback to registered DivX Certified devices If you try to play DivX VOD content not authorised for your device the message Author...

Page 5: ... Commission FCC of the U S government These FCC exposure limits are derived from the recommendations of two expert organizations the National Counsel on Radiation Protection and Measurement NCRP and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE In both cases the recommendations were developed by scientific and engineering experts drawn from industry government and academia after exten...

Page 6: ...the highest certified power level the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network In general the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna the lower the power output Before a new model phone is available for sale to the pu...

Page 7: ... values for typical or maximum SAR for a particular phone Additional product specific SAR information can also be obtained at www fcc gov cgb sar UL Certified Travel Adapter The Travel Adaptor for this phone has met applicable UL safety requirements Please adhere to the following safety instructions per UL guidelines FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY A...

Page 8: ...an expose the user to measurable radio frequency energy RF because of the short distance between the phone and the user s head These RF exposures are limited by Federal Communications Commission safety guidelines that were developed with the advice of FDA and other federal health and safety agencies When the phone is located at greater distances from the user the exposure to RF is drastically lowe...

Page 9: ... research In some cases other researchers have had difficulty in reproducing those studies or in determining the reasons for inconsistent results What is FDA s role concerning the safety of wireless phones Under the law FDA does not review the safety of radiation emitting consumer products such as wireless phones before they can be sold as it does with new drugs or medical devices However the agen...

Page 10: ...inistration National Telecommunications and Information Administration The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency working group activities as well FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the Federal Communications Commission FCC All phones that are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure FCC relies on F...

Page 11: ...sing chemicals so as to be pre disposed to develop cancer in absence of RF exposure Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones so we don t know with certainty what the results of such studies mean for human health Three large epidemiology studies have been published since December 2000...

Page 12: ...he interpretation of epidemiological studies is hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure during day to day use of wireless phones Many factors affect this measurement such as the angle at which the phone is held or which model of phone is used What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF FDA is working with the U S National Toxicology Pr...

Page 13: ...at steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone If there is a risk from these products and at this point we do not know that there is it is probably very small But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks you can take a few simple steps to minimize your exposure to radio frequency energy RF Since time is a key factor in how much exposure a...

Page 14: ...ised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all For example the government in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation in December 2000 They noted that no evidence exists that using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects Their recommendation to limit wireless phone use by children was strictly precautionary it was not based on ...

Page 15: ... to the phone Studies have shown that these products generally do not work as advertised Unlike hand free kits these so called shields may interfere with proper operation of the phone The phone may be forced to boost its power to compensate leading to an increase in RF absorption In February 2002 the Federal trade Commission FTC charged two companies that sold devices that claimed to protect wirel...

Page 16: ... a person uses a compatible phone and a compatible hearing aid at the same time This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000 FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other medical devices Should harmful interference be found to occur FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem Additional information on the safety o...

Page 17: ...ant responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones one that every user must uphold When driving a car driving is your first responsibility When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car practice good common sense and remember the following tips 1 Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial If available these features help you to place your c...

Page 18: ... responsibility driving safely 6 Dial sensibly and assess the traffic if possible place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic Try to plan calls when your car will be stationary If you need to make a call while moving dial only a few numbers check the road and your mirrors then continue 7 Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting Make peopl...

Page 19: ...hen necessary If you see a broken down vehicle posing no serious hazard a broken traffic signal a minor traffic accident where no one appears injured or a vehicle you know to be stolen call roadside assistance or other special non emergency number The wireless industry reminds you to use your phone safely when driving For more information please call 1 888 901 SAFE or visit our web site www wow co...

Page 20: ...t is recommended that the equipment should only be used in the normal operating position held to your ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency RF signals However certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone Consult the manufact...

Page 21: ... is adequately shielded from external RF energy Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information Switch your phone off in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequa...

Page 22: ...ical transfer or storage facilities vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas such as propane or butane areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine Emergency Calls This phone like any wireless phone operates using radio signals wireless and landline networks as well as us...

Page 23: ... can make an emergency call Consult this document and your local cellular service provider When making an emergency call remember to give all the necessary information as accurately as possible Remember that your phone may be the only means of communication at the scene of an accident do not cut off the call until given permission to do so Restricting Children s access to your Phone Your phone is ...

Page 24: ... harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate...

Page 25: ...he phone Although your phone is quite sturdy it is a complex piece of equipment and can be broken Avoid dropping hitting bending or sitting on it Other Important Safety Information Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device Check regularly that all wirel...

Page 26: ...services to the offender or legal action or both Product Performance Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon The more bars displayed the stronger the signal If you re inside a building be...

Page 27: ...he phone with the antenna raised fully extended and over your shoulder Try not to hold bend or twist the phone s antenna Don t use the phone if the antenna is damaged Speak directly into the phone s receiver Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills If your phone does get wet immediately turn the power off and remove the battery If it is inoperable call Customer Care for s...

Page 28: ...er talk and standby time are greatly affected by the signal strength on the cellular network and the parameters set by the network operator Battery charging time depends on the remaining battery charge and the type of battery and charger used The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times but it will gradually wear out When the operation time talk time and standby time is noticeably s...

Page 29: ...mperatures below 0 C 32 F Do not short circuit the battery Accidental short circuiting can occur when a metallic object coin clip or pen causes a direct connection between the and terminals of the battery metal strips on the battery for example when you carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag Short circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the object causing the short circuiting Dispose ...

Page 30: ... phone with a wet hand Doing so may cause an electric shock to you or damage to the phone Do not use or store the phone in dusty dirty areas as its moving parts may be damaged Do not store the phone in hot areas High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices damage batteries and warp or melt certain plastics Do not store the phone in cold areas When the phone warms up to its normal o...

Page 31: ... color In this case phone repairs are no longer guaranteed by the manufacturer s warranty even if the warranty for your phone has not expired If your phone has a flash or light do not use it too close to the eyes of people or animals This may cause damage to their eyes Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna Unauthorized antennas or modified accessories may damage the phone and vi...

Page 32: ... Check your product box for the following items Mobile phone Battery Travel adapter charger User manual The items supplied with your phone may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer ...

Page 33: ...res Front camera lens for video calls Power Menu exit key Dial key Touch screen Earpiece Alphanumeric key Mouthpiece Back key Volume key Proximity sensor Special function key You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any unwanted phone operations To lock press Battery cover Rear camera lens Camera key Internal antenna Hold key Flashbulb Mirror Multifunction jack ...

Page 34: ...ress and hold 1 to access voice mails and 0 to enter an international call prefix Special function Enter special characters or perform special functions In Idle mode press and hold for the silent profile Press and hold to enter a pause between numbers Volume Adjust the phone s volume Hold Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys Camera In Idle mode turn on the camera press and hold In Camera mode ...

Page 35: ...isplays messages instructions and information you enter Softkey line Displays the current actions assigned to each area Keypad Phonebook Menu Icon Definition Signal strength GPRS network connected Transferring data via GPRS network EDGE network connected Transferring data via EDGE network UMTS network connected Transferring data via UMTS network HSDPA network connected Transferring data via HSDPA ...

Page 36: ... Call diverting activated Synchronised with PC Bluetooth hands free car kit or headset connected Bluetooth activated Alarm activated Icon Definition Memory card inserted New text message SMS New multimedia message MMS New email message New voice mail message New push message New configuration message New video message Text message full Multimedia message full Email message full Icon Definition ...

Page 37: ...essage full Configuration message full Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Driving profile activated Meeting profile activated Outdoor profile activated Offline profile activated Battery power level Current time Icon Definition ...

Page 38: ...tall the SIM or USIM card and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module or SIM card with subscription details such as your personal identification number PIN and optional services To use UMTS or HSDPA services you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module USIM card ...

Page 39: ...y 1 Remove the battery cover 2 Insert the SIM or USIM card If the phone is on press and hold to turn it off Place the SIM or USIM card in the phone with the gold coloured contacts facing down Without inserting a SIM or USIM card you can use your phone s non network services and some menus ...

Page 40: ...efore using the phone for the first time you must charge the battery 1 Open the cover to the multifunction jack and plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jack Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the phone Any damages by misuse are not covered by the warranty ...

Page 41: ...ore additional multimedia files you must insert a memory card Your phone accepts microSD memory cards up to 16 GB depending on memory card manufacturer and type 1 Remove the battery cover and battery 2 Insert a memory card with the label side facing up About the low battery indicator When your battery is low the phone will emit a warning tone and a low battery message The battery icon will also be...

Page 42: ...ry To turn your phone off repeat step 1 and 2 above Switch to the offline profile By switching to the offline profile you can use your phone s non network services in areas where wireless devices are prohibited such as aeroplanes and hospitals To switch to the offline profile in Menu mode touch Settings Phone profiles Offline Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when i...

Page 43: ...een Learn basic actions to use the touch screen Your phone s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions Touch an icon to open a menu or launch an application Drag your finger left or right to scroll through horizontal lists ...

Page 44: ... scroll through vertical lists Access menus To access your phone s menus 1 In Idle mode touch Menu to access Menu mode You can also drag your finger to the left 2 Select a menu or option 3 Press the Back key to move up one level Press to return to Idle mode ...

Page 45: ...mes and more access the Games and more menu 2 Select an application Use widgets Learn to use widgets on the toolbar Open the toolbar In Idle mode touch the arrow at the bottom left of the screen to open the toolbar You can rearrange widgets on the toolbar or move them to the idle screen Add the widgets to the idle screen 1 Open the toolbar 2 Drag a widget from the toolbar to the idle screen You ca...

Page 46: ...p your favourite widgets together as a widget package To create a widget package 1 In Menu mode touch Settings Display and light Widget 2 Touch the Offline drop down menu and select Package a package 3 Select the widgets you want to include to the package and touch Save To open the package touch the corresponding box at the top right of the idle screen You can open only one package at one time ...

Page 47: ...ormation To return to the previous level touch Customise your phone Get more from your phone by customising it to match your preferences Adjust the volume of the key tones In Idle mode press the Volume key up or down to adjust the key tone volume Adjust the vibration intensity on the touch screen You can adjust the intensity of the vibration when you touch the phone screen 1 In Idle mode press the...

Page 48: ...u are using 3 Touch Voice call ringtone or Video call ringtone 4 Select a ringtone from the list and touch Save 5 Touch Save Select a wallpaper Idle mode 1 In Menu mode touch Settings Display and light Wallpaper 2 Scroll left or right to an image 3 Touch Set Lock your phone 1 In Menu mode touch Settings Security 2 Touch Phone lock On 3 Enter a new 4 to 8 digit password and touch Confirm 4 Enter th...

Page 49: ...e caller to see you via the front camera lens 3 To end the call press Adjust the volume To adjust the volume during a call press the Volume key up or down Use the speakerphone feature 1 During a call touch Speaker Yes to activate the speaker 2 To switch back to the earpiece touch Speaker During a call your phone automatically locks the touch screen to prevent accidental inputs To unlock press In S...

Page 50: ...nd view messages Learn to send and view text SMS multimedia MMS and email messages Send a text or multimedia message 1 In Menu mode touch Messages Create message Message 2 Touch Tap to add recipient Enter manually 3 Enter a destination number and touch Done 4 Touch Tap to add text 5 Enter your message text and touch Done X p 48 For sending as a text message skip to step 7 For attaching multimedia ...

Page 51: ...o add text 7 Enter your email text and touch Done 8 Touch Add files and attach a file if necessary 9 Touch Send to send the message Enter text Enter text and create messages or notes Enter text using the virtual keypad 1 Open the text input field with the phone closed 2 Touch the appropriate virtual keys to enter text To switch between T9 and ABC modes touch T9 To change case or switch to Number m...

Page 52: ...virtual keys to enter an entire word 2 When the word displays correctly touch to insert a space If the correct word does not display touch to select an alternate word Number Touch the appropriate virtual key to enter a number Symbol Touch the appropriate virtual key to enter a symbol Mode Function ABC Press the appropriate alphanumeric key until the character you want appears on the display T9 1 P...

Page 53: ...t an account 3 Touch Download 4 Select an email or a header 5 If you selected a header touch Retrieve to view the body of the email Add and find contacts Learn the basics of using the phonebook feature Add a new contact 1 In Idle mode touch Keypad and enter a phone number 2 Touch More Add to Phonebook New 3 Touch Phone or SIM 4 Enter contact information 5 Touch Save to add the contact to memory ...

Page 54: ...iew photos and videos Capture photos 1 Slide open the phone 2 In Idle mode press and hold the Camera key to turn on the camera 3 Rotate the phone anti clockwise to landscape view 4 Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments 5 Press the Camera key to take a photo The photo is saved automatically 6 Press the Back key or the Camera key to take another photo step 4 When you turn on the camer...

Page 55: ...view photos Capture videos 1 Slide open the phone 2 In Idle mode press and hold the Camera key to turn on the camera 3 Rotate the phone anti clockwise to landscape view 4 Touch to switch to Recording mode 5 Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments 6 Press the Camera key to start recording 7 Touch or press the Camera key to stop recording The video is saved automatically 8 Press the Bac...

Page 56: ... automatically 4 Touch or to select a radio station Touch and hold or to select a saved radio station If you want to get information about the song you hear touch More Find music X p 72 5 To turn off the FM radio touch Listen to music files Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card Download from the wireless web X p 54 Download from a PC with the optional Samsung PC Studio X p 67 Re...

Page 57: ...pages Browse web pages 1 In Menu mode touch Browser Home to launch your service provider s homepage 2 Navigate web pages using the following icons 3 Icon Function Pause playback Play or resume playback Skip backward Scan backward in a file touch and hold Skip forward Scan forward in a file touch and hold Icon Function Move backward or forward on a web page Refresh the current web page Zoom on a we...

Page 58: ...ogle services Connect to Search 1 In Menu mode select Google Search 2 Enter a keyword in the search box Connect to Mail 1 In Menu mode select Google Mail 2 Set up your Google account and sign in 3 Send or receive emails If the Google service is available the Navigation service is unavailable For information about Navigation refer to the User Manual included on the supplied CD ...

Page 59: ...n 1 In Menu mode select Google Maps 2 Touch Start and enter the address or the category of the business To get directions to a specific destination 1 In Menu mode select Google Maps 2 Touch More Directions 3 Enter the addresses of the starting location and the ending location 4 Touch OK 5 Select Show directions to view on the map Depending on your region the map service may not be available ...

Page 60: ...s additional calling capabilities View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display To dial the number of a missed call When you have one missed call touch the call from the event alert widget and touch Voice call to dial When you have two missed calls or more touch the call from the event alert widget and touch Logs a missed call ...

Page 61: ...ports this function you can dial another number during a call 1 Touch Hold to place the first call on hold 2 Touch Keypad and enter the second number to dial and touch Voice call or press 3 Touch Swap to switch between the two calls 4 To end the call on hold touch On hold 5 To end the current call press Answer a second call If your network supports this function you can answer a second incoming ca...

Page 62: ...t steps 2 and 3 to add more parties if necessary 5 To end the multiparty call press Call an international number 1 In Idle mode touch Keypad and touch and hold 0 to insert the character 2 Enter the complete number you want to dial country code area code and phone number and then touch Voice call or press to dial Call a contact from the phonebook You can call numbers directly from the phonebook usi...

Page 63: ... details 3 Touch Save Set speed dial numbers 1 In Idle mode touch Phonebook 2 Touch the Contacts drop down menu and select Favourites 3 Touch Add 4 Select a contact The contact is saved to the speed dial number You can send your namecard by attaching it to a message or email or transferring it via the Bluetooth wireless feature The first three speed dial numbers will be assigned to the favourite c...

Page 64: ...ebook 2 Touch the Contacts drop down menu and select Groups 3 Touch Create group 4 Set a group name the caller ID photo a group ringtone and vibration type 5 Touch Save Use advanced messaging functions Learn to create templates and use templates to create new messages Create a text template 1 In Menu mode touch Messages Templates Text templates 2 Touch Create to open a new template window 3 Touch ...

Page 65: ...ents to use as your template X p 47 4 Touch More Save as template Insert text templates in new messages 1 To start a new message in Menu mode touch Messages Create message a message type 2 Touch More Insert Text template a template Create a message from a multimedia template 1 In Menu mode touch Messages Templates Multimedia templates 2 Select the template you want 3 Touch Send Your template opens...

Page 66: ... 5 Make any necessary adjustments 6 Press and hold the Camera key to take a series of photos Capture panoramic photos 1 Slide open the phone 2 Press and hold the Camera key to turn on the camera 3 Rotate the phone anti clockwise to landscape view 4 Touch 5 Select the number of photos 6 Make any necessary adjustments 7 Press the Camera key to take the first photo 8 Slowly move the phone to the righ...

Page 67: ...essary adjustments 7 Press the Camera key to take the divided photos Capture photos in Smile shot mode 1 Slide open the phone 2 Press and hold the camera key to turn on the camera 3 Rotate the phone anti clockwise to landscape view 4 Touch 5 Press the Camera key 6 Aim the camera lens at your subject Your phone recognises people in an image and detects their smiles When the subject smiles the phone...

Page 68: ...age Effects Apply a special effect ISO Adjust the sensitivity of camera imaging sensor Exposuremeter Select a type of exposure metre Anti Shake Reduce blur caused by vibration or movement WDR Adjust the camera s sensitivity to a wide range of available light Blink detection Set the camera to capture three photos in succession when people close eyes Image quality Set the quality of your digital ima...

Page 69: ...wide range of available light Video quality Adjust the quality of your video clips Adjust Adjust contrast saturation and sharpness Setting Function Guidelines Display the guidelines Review Set the camera to switch to the preview screen after capturing photos or video clips Auto rotation Set the preview screen to rotate as you rotate the phone GPS Set the camera to record GPS information to images ...

Page 70: ...nction jack on your phone to a PC 4 Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the PC to the phone Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more information Copy music files to a memory card 1 Insert a memory card 2 In Menu mode touch Settings Phone settings PC connections Mass storage Save 3 Press to return to Idle mode 4 Using an optional PC data cable connect the multifunction jack on your phone ...

Page 71: ...urn to Idle mode 4 Using an optional PC data cable connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC with Windows Media Player installed When connected a pop up window will appear on the PC 5 Open Windows Media Player to synchronise music files 6 Edit or enter your phone s name in the pop up window if necessary 7 Select and drag the music files you want to the sync list 8 Click Start Sync ...

Page 72: ...e your music player settings 1 In Menu mode touch Music Music player 2 Touch Settings 3 Adjust the settings to customise your music player 4 Touch Save Record songs from the FM radio 1 Plug the supplied headset into the phone s multifunction jack 2 In Menu mode select Applications FM radio 3 Touch to start the FM radio 4 Touch More Record to start recording 5 When you are finished recording touch ...

Page 73: ...ically Find information of music Learn to access an online music service and get information about the songs you hear while on the move 1 In Menu mode touch Music Find music 2 Select Find music to connect to the server 3 When your phone is successfully registered touch to record a part of music you want to find Some service providers may not support this service and the database may not have infor...

Page 74: ...nd select an image or capture a new photo 6 Touch Save 7 Select the new playlist 8 Touch Add Tracks 9 Select the files you want to include and touch Add Customise your music player settings 1 In Menu mode touch Music Music player 2 Touch Settings 3 Adjust the settings to customise your music player 4 Touch Save Record songs from the FM radio 1 Plug the supplied headset into the phone s multifuncti...

Page 75: ...d saves available stations automatically Find information of music Learn to access an online music service and get information about the songs you hear while on the move 1 In Menu mode touch Music Find music 2 Select Find music to connect to the server 3 When your phone is successfully registered touch to record a part of music you want to find The recording feature is developed for voice recordin...

Page 76: ...ther wireless devices for exchanging data and using hands free features Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 In Menu mode touch Applications Bluetooth 2 Touch the circle in the centre to turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 3 To allow other devices to locate your phone touch Settings My phone s visibility On Save If you select Custom set duration that your phone is visible 4 Touch Save ...

Page 77: ...same PIN or accepts the connection pairing is complete Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 Select the file or item from one of your phone s applications that you want to send 2 Touch Send via or Send URL via Bluetooth or touch More Send namecard via Bluetooth Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 Enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature and touch OK if necessary ...

Page 78: ...etooth connection from a Bluetooth hands free car kit Activate and send an SOS message When you have an emergency you can send an SOS message asking for help 1 In Menu mode touch Messages SOS messages Sending options 2 Touch On to turn on the SOS messaging feature 3 Touch Recipients to open the recipient list 4 Touch Contacts to open your contact list 5 Select the contacts you want and touch Add 6...

Page 79: ...to help you locate and recover your phone To activate the mobile tracker 1 In Menu mode touch Settings Security Mobile tracker 2 Enter your password and touch Confirm 3 Touch On to turn on the mobile tracker 4 Touch Recipients to open the recipient list 5 Touch the recipient field 6 Enter a phone number and touch Done 7 Touch OK to save the recipients 8 Touch Sender 9 Enter the sender s name and t...

Page 80: ...he fake call feature 1 In Menu mode touch Settings Application settings Fake call 2 Touch On to activate the feature 3 Touch Save To record a voice 1 In Menu mode touch Settings Application settings Fake call 2 Touch Voice recorder 3 Touch to start recording 4 Speak into the microphone 5 When you are finished speaking touch 6 Touch Set to set the recording as a response for the fake call To make a...

Page 81: ...ch to start recording 3 Speak your memo into the microphone 4 When you are finished speaking touch Your memo is saved automatically Play a voice memo 1 In Menu mode touch My files Sounds Voice clips 2 Select a file 3 Control the playback using the following icons Icon Function Pause playback Play or resume playback Scan backward in a file Scan forward in a file Adjust the volume ...

Page 82: ...lur Done 5 When you are finished with applying effects touch Files Save as 6 Select a memory location if necessary 7 Enter a new file name for the image and touch Done Adjust an image 1 In Menu mode touch My files Images My photos a photo file 2 Touch 3 Touch Edit Adjust an adjustment option brightness contrast or colour To adjust the image automatically select Auto level 4 Adjust the image as des...

Page 83: ...en you are finished with transforming options touch Files Save as 6 Select a memory location if necessary 7 Enter a new file name for the image and touch Done Crop an image 1 In Menu mode touch My files Images My photos a photo file 2 Touch 3 Touch Edit Crop 4 Move the rectangle over the area you want to crop and touch Crop Done 5 When you are finished cropping touch Files Save as 6 Select a memor...

Page 84: ...ou are finished adding visual features touch Files Save as 6 Select a memory location if necessary 7 Enter a new file name for the image and touch Done Add a memo 1 In Menu mode touch My files Images My photos a photo file 2 Touch 3 Touch Edit Memo on screen 4 Select a colour and enter a memo on the screen and then touch Done 5 When you are finished touch Files Save as 6 Select a memory location i...

Page 85: ...image X p 52 2 Touch More Print via Bluetooth 3 Select a Bluetooth enabled printer and pair with the printer X p 74 4 Set print options and print the image Edit videos Learn to edit video files and apply visual effects Trim any segment 1 In Menu mode touch Applications Video editor 2 Touch Files Import image or Import video 3 Select an image or video category an image or video and touch Add For an...

Page 86: ...the file touch Yes if necessary Split videos 1 In Menu mode touch Applications Video editor 2 Touch Files Import image or Import video 3 Select an image or video category an image or video and touch Add For an image select the duration that the image displays 4 Touch More Files to add more images or videos 5 Touch Edit Split 6 Touch to play the video and touch Split point Split to divide the file ...

Page 87: ...Touch More Files to add more images or videos 5 Touch Edit Insert Text 6 Touch to play the video and touch Start mark at the point where you want the text to be displayed 7 Touch End mark at the point where you want the text to be disappeared 8 Touch Insert 9 Enter text and touch Done 10 Move or resize the text and touch Done 11 When you are finished touch More Export Video Yes To save the project...

Page 88: ... select the duration that the image displays 4 Touch More Files to add more images or videos 5 Touch Additional audio track Import sound 6 Touch Sounds a sound category a sound Add 7 When you are finished touch More Export Video Yes To save the project for future use touch More Files Save project The project will be saved in Other files 8 Enter a new file name and touch Done 9 To check the file to...

Page 89: ...dded to the list automatically Upload a file To upload photos and videos you must have accounts of photo sharing websites and blogs 1 In Menu mode touch Applications Share pix a destination you want to post to 2 Enter the user ID and password of the destination 3 Touch Tap to add and select a media file 4 Enter the post details and touch Upload to web If the Navigation service is unavailable Share...

Page 90: ...pplication 2 Touch More to access a list of various options and settings for your application Synchronise data Learn to synchronise Phonebook Calendar Task and Memo with the web server you have specified Create a synchronisation profile 1 In Menu mode touch Applications Synchronise 2 Touch Add and specify profile parameters 3 When you are finished touch Save Depending on the software of the phone ...

Page 91: ...on profile or Start sync 4 Touch Continue to start synchronisation with the web server you have specified Use RSS reader Learn to use RSS reader to get the latest news and information from your favourite websites Create feeds 1 In Menu mode touch Applications RSS reader 2 Touch Add 3 Touch the URL input field 4 Enter the address of an RSS feed and touch Done 5 Touch OK ...

Page 92: ...h next to a profile you want 4 Change the settings to customise your RSS reader 5 Touch Save Create and view world clocks Learn to view the time in another city and set world clocks to appear on your display Create a world clock 1 In Menu mode touch Organiser World clock 2 Touch Add 3 Scroll left or right to a time zone 4 To set daylight saving time touch 5 Touch OK to create your world clock The ...

Page 93: ... touch Organiser World clock 2 Touch Set as 2nd clock 3 Select the world clock you want to add 4 Touch Set Set and use alarms Learn to set and control alarms for important events Set a new alarm 1 In Menu mode touch Alarms 2 Touch Create alarm 3 Set alarm details 4 Touch Save The auto power up feature sets the phone to automatically turn on and sound the alarm at the designated time if the phone i...

Page 94: ...oze period Deactivate an alarm 1 In Menu mode touch Alarms 2 Touch Off next to the alarm you want to deactivate Use the calculator 1 In Menu mode touch Organiser Calculator 2 Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations Convert currencies or measurements 1 In Menu mode touch Organiser Convertor a conversion type 2 Enter the currencies or measureme...

Page 95: ...p to stop the alerts Use the stopwatch 1 In Menu mode touch Applications Stopwatch 2 Touch Start to begin the stopwatch 3 Touch Lap to record lap times 4 When you are finished touch Stop 5 Touch Reset to clear recorded times Create a new task 1 In Menu mode touch Organiser Task 2 Touch Create task 3 Enter the details of the task 4 Touch Save Create a text memo 1 In Menu mode touch Organiser Memo 2...

Page 96: ...calendar view and create events Change the calendar view 1 In Menu mode touch Organiser Calendar 2 Touch More View by day or View by week Create an event 1 In Menu mode touch Organiser Calendar 2 Touch Create schedule 3 Enter the details of the event as required 4 Touch Save ...

Page 97: ...stalled correctly Phone lock When the phone lock feature is enabled you must enter the password you set for the phone PIN code When using the phone for the first time or when the PIN requirement is enabled you must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM or USIM card You can disable this feature by using the PIN lock menu PUK code Your SIM or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your P...

Page 98: ... that you have pressed the Dial key Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number Another caller cannot reach you Ensure that your phone is turned on Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number Another caller cannot hear you speaking Ensure that you ...

Page 99: ...Ensure that the correct number is stored in the contact list Re enter and save the number if necessary The battery does not charge properly or sometimes the phone turns itself off The battery terminals may be dirty Wipe both gold coloured contacts with a clean soft cloth and try charging the battery again If the battery will no longer charge completely dispose of the old battery properly and repla...

Page 100: ...Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider World Wide Web http www samsungmobile com ...

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