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Record a call conversation

1. During a call, press and hold [

] to start 

recording.

2. When you are finished, press [

] to save.

Use the headset 

By plugging the supplied headset into the 
multifunction jack, you can make and answer calls:

• To redial the last call, press and hold the headset 

button.

• To answer a call, press the headset button.

• To end a call, press the headset button.

Send and view messages

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

Send a text message

1. In Idle mode, press <

Menu

> 

→

 

Messages 

→

 

Text message

 

→

 

New message

.

2. Enter your message text and press [

].

 

X

 Enter text

3. Press [

].

4. Enter a destination number.

5. Press [

] to send the message.

Send a multimedia message

1. In Idle mode, press <

Menu

> 

→

 

Messages

 

→

 

Multimedia message 

→

 

New message

.

2. Press <

Edit

>.

3. Enter a subject and press [

].

4. Scroll down to 

Message 

and press <

Edit

>.

5. Enter your message text and press [

].

Summary of Contents for SCH-F309

Page 1: ...ntents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of your phone or your service provider World Wide Web http www samsungmobile com Printed in Korea Code No GH68 xxxxA English 07 2008 Rev 1 0 ...

Page 2: ...SCH F309 user manual Draft 01 ...

Page 3: ...ng your mobile phone and using basic functions Instructional icons Before you start familiarize 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 4: ...st select to perform a step for example Press Menu Messages Text message New message represents Menu followed by Messages followed by New message Square brackets phone keys for example represents the Power Menu exit key Angled brackets softkeys that control different functions at each screen for example Menu represents the Menu softkey Licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the fol...

Page 5: ...tant usage information 7 introducing your mobile phone 9 Unpack 9 Phone layout 10 Keys 11 Display 12 Icons 12 assembling and preparing your mobile phone 14 Install the battery 14 Charge the battery 16 Insert a memory card optional 17 using basic functions 18 Turn your phone on and off 18 ...

Page 6: ... functions 29 Use advanced messaging functions 30 Use advanced music functions 30 using tools and applications 32 Use the Bluetooth wireless feature 32 Activate and send an SOS message 33 Record and play voice memos 34 Use the voice answering feature 34 Edit images 35 Play a game 38 View world clocks 38 Set and use alarms 39 Use the calculator 39 Set a countdown timer 40 Use the stopwatch 40 Creat...

Page 7: ...our phone away from small children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed Protect your hearing Safety warnings Listening to a headset at high volumes can damage your hearing Use only the minimum volume setting necessary to hear your conversation or music ...

Page 8: ... in a fire Follow all local regulations when disposing used batteries Never place batteries or phones on or in heating devices such as microwave ovens stoves or radiators Batteries may explode when overheated Never crush or puncture the battery Avoid exposing the battery to high external pressure which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating Avoid interference with pacemakers Maintai...

Page 9: ...tion injuries When sending text messages or playing games on your phone hold the phone with a relaxed grip press the buttons lightly use special features that reduce the number of buttons you have to press such as templates and predictive text and take frequent breaks Drive safely at all times Avoid using your phone while driving and obey all regulations that restrict the use of mobile phones whil...

Page 10: ...hen directed by airline personnel Protect batteries and chargers from damage Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 45 C 113 F Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity and life of your batteries Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects as this can create a connection between the and terminals of your batteries and lead to temporar...

Page 11: ... Your phone and memory cards may be damaged by exposure to magnetic fields Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your phone to come in contact with magnetic fields for extended periods of time Avoid interference with other electronic devices Your phone emits radio frequency RF signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment ...

Page 12: ...charge and must be recharged before use Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use Use batteries only for their intended purpose Handle UIM cards and memory cards with care Do not remove a card while the phone is transferring or accessing information as this could result in loss of data and or damage to the card or phone Protect cards from strong shocks static electricity and electrica...

Page 13: ...ndards prevent the sale of mobile phones that exceed a maximum exposure level known as the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR of 1 6 watts per kilogram of body tissue In normal use the actual SAR is likely to be much lower as the phone has been designed to emit only the RF energy necessary to transmit a signal to the nearest base station By automatically emitting lower levels when possible your phone...

Page 14: ...d icons Unpack Check your product box for the following items Mobile phone Battery Travel adapter charger User manual The items supplied with your phone may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer ...

Page 15: ...ight softkey Power Menu exit key Mouthpiece Left softkey Dial key 4 way navigation key Display Hutch menu access Confirm key Delete Cancel key Alphanumeric keys Memory card slot Special function keys Volume key Camera key You can lock the keys to prevent any unwanted phone operations To lock press and hold To unlock these keys press Unlock Multifunction jack Battery cover Camera lens ...

Page 16: ...o Press and hole the navigation key up to activate SSR Simple Smart Ringtone mode In Menu mode scroll through menu options Hutch menu access Confirm In Idle mode access Hutch menus In Menu mode select the highlighted menu option or confirm an input Dial Make or answer a call In Idle mode retrieve recently dialled missed or received numbers Power Menu exit Turn the phone on and off press and hold E...

Page 17: ...ecial functions In Idle mode press and hold for Silent mode Press and hold to lock the keys Volume Adjust the phone s volume Key Function Icon Definition Signal strength Roaming outside of normal service area Icon line Displays various icons Text and graphic area Displays messages instructions and information you enter Softkey line Displays the current actions assigned to each softkey Menu Find ...

Page 18: ... activated New text message SMS New urgent message New voice mail message New push message Alarm activated Icon Definition Memory card inserted FM radio on Connected to secured web page Ringer mode ringer only Ringer mode silent Ringer mode vibration Ringer mode vib ringer Ringer mode vib then ringer Ringer mode ringer then vib Silent mode activated Voice answering feature activated Battery power ...

Page 19: ...bling and preparing your mobile phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use Install the battery 1 Remove the battery cover If the phone is on press and hold to turn it off ...

Page 20: ...assembling and preparing your mobile phone 15 2 Insert the UIM card 3 Insert the battery 4 Replace the battery cover Place the card in the phone with the gold coloured contacts facing down ...

Page 21: ...ug the travel adapter from the power outlet 4 Unplug the travel adapter from the phone 5 Close the cover to 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 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 w...

Page 22: ...u must insert a memory card Your phone accepts microSD memory cards up to XX GB depending on memory card manufacturer and type 1 Open the cover to the memory card slot on the side of the phone 2 Insert a memory card with the label side facing up 3 Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it locks in place ...

Page 23: ...phone off press and hold Switch to Flight mode By switching to Flight mode you can use your phone s non network services in areas where wireless devices are prohibited such as aeroplanes and hospitals To switch to Flight mode press Menu Calls Call settings Flight mode On Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when in areas where wireless devices are prohibited ...

Page 24: ...the volume of the key tones In Idle mode press the Volume key up or down to adjust the key tone volume Select a key tone In Idle mode press Menu Sounds Key tone a key tone Switch to or from Silent mode In Idle mode press and hold to silence or unsilence your phone Change your ringtone 1 In Idle mode press Menu Sounds Ringer 2 Scroll down and select a ringtone category a ringtone Activate SSR mode ...

Page 25: ...ord and press 3 Enter the new password again and press 4 Select Lock mode Once or On Use basic call functions Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call functions Make a call 1 In Idle mode enter an area code and a phone number 2 Press to dial the number 3 To end the call press Answer a call 1 When a call comes in press 2 To end the call press Adjust the volume To adjust the volume during a ...

Page 26: ...dset button To end a call press the headset button Send and view messages Learn to send and view text SMS and multimedia MMS messages Send a text message 1 In Idle mode press Menu Messages Text message New message 2 Enter your message text and press X Enter text 3 Press 4 Enter a destination number 5 Press to send the message Send a multimedia message 1 In Idle mode press Menu Messages Multimedia ...

Page 27: ...mbol mode Press to change case in T9 word or ABC modes Enter text in one of the following modes Mode Function Matrix 1 Press the appropriate alphanumeric key A pop up window appears showing the characters assigned to the key 2 Press the appropriate key to select a character Thai T9 or T9 word 1 Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an entire word 2 When the word displays correctly press...

Page 28: ... Edit and enter the contact s name and press 4 To save the contact to the phone memory scroll right and select a number type 5 Enter contact information 6 Press to add the contact to memory Find a contact 1 In Idle mode press Menu Contacts Find You can also press Find in Idle mode 2 Enter the first few letters of the name you want to find 3 Select the contact s name from the search list Number Pre...

Page 29: ... photos In Idle mode press My album Gallery a photo file Capture videos 1 In Idle mode press and hold Capture The phone turns on the camera automatically 2 Press 1 Video cam to switch to Recording mode 3 Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments 4 Press to start recording 5 When you are finished recording 6 Press Save to save the video View videos In Idle mode press My album Gallery a v...

Page 30: ...les Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card Download from the wireless web X Browse the web Download from a PC with the optional Samsung PC Studio X Samsung PC Studio user manual Copy to your memory card X p 30 After transferring music files to your phone or memory card 1 In Idle mode press Menu Entertainment MP3 MP3 files 2 Press Options Add to play list 3 Press to select the fil...

Page 31: ...ress Menu Bookmarks Menu New Bookmark 3 Enter a page title and a web address URL 4 Scroll down to Save and press Navigation Left Skip backward Scan backward in a file press and hold Right Skip forward Scan forward in a file press and hold Up Change Repeat mode Down Open the playlist A B Mark the beginning and end of a section you want to repeat Key Function Key Function Navigation Scroll up or dow...

Page 32: ...bout your phone 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 1 Press 2 Scroll to the missed call you want to dial 3 Press to dial Call a recently dialled number 1 In Idle mode press to display a list of recent numbers 2 Scroll to the number you want and press to dial ...

Page 33: ...ea code and phone number and then press to dial Call a contact from Contacts You can call numbers directly from Contacts using stored contacts X p 23 1 In Idle mode press Menu Contacts Find You can also press Find in Idle mode 2 Scroll to the number you want to dial and press to dial Store numbers for emergency calling You can add and call the emergency numbers if your phone is locked 1 In Idle mo...

Page 34: ...ary to assign to the number Create a group of contacts 1 In Idle mode press Menu Contacts Group settings 2 Scroll to an empty location and press 3 Enter a group name and press 4 To set the caller ID image scroll to the image field and press Edit an image category an image 5 To set a group ringtone scroll to the ringtone field and press Edit a ringtone category a ringtone 6 Press You can now call t...

Page 35: ...essages 1 To start a new message press Menu Messages a message type New message 2 From the text field press Options CannedMsg a template Create a message from a multimedia template 1 In Idle mode press Menu Messages Multimedia message Templates a template 2 Press Send Your template opens as a new multimedia message Use advanced music functions Learn to prepare music files and store radio stations ...

Page 36: ...m the PC to the memory card Customise your music player settings 1 In Idle mode press Menu Entertainment MP3 MP3 settings 2 Adjust the settings to customise your music player Store radio stations automatically 1 Plug the supplied headset into the phone s multifunction jack 2 In Idle mode press Menu Entertainment FM radio 3 Press On to start the radio 4 Press Options Self tuning 5 Press Yes to conf...

Page 37: ...evices for exchanging data and using hands free features Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 In Idle mode press Menu Entertainment Bluetooth Activation On 2 To allow other devices to locate your phone select Visibility Always visible Find and pair with other Bluetooth enabled devices 1 In Idle mode press Menu Entertainment Bluetooth Trusted Devices 2 Press Add Search 3 Scroll to a device and ...

Page 38: ...e and press Your phone becomes prepared to receive a Bluetooth connection Activate and send an SOS message When you have an emergency you can send an SOS message asking for help 1 In Idle mode press Menu Messages SOS message SOS on off On 2 Select SOS on off On 3 Press Find and search for contacts 4 Select a contact 5 When you are finished selecting contacts press to save the recipients 6 Press Ye...

Page 39: ... press Play a voice memo 1 In Idle mode press Menu Entertainment Voice functions Voice memo folder 2 Scroll to a file and press Use the voice answering feature Learn to use the voice answering feature Turn on the voice answering feature 1 In Idle mode press Menu Entertainment Voice functions Voice answer Settings 2 Scroll left or right to On 3 To set the waiting time scroll down to Time and scroll...

Page 40: ...n effect option 4 When done with effects press 5 Enter a new file name for the image and press Adjust an image 1 In Idle mode press Menu Entertainment Camera Photo studio Adjustments 2 Select an image 3 Scroll to an adjustment option sharpness brightness saturation or blur and press 4 Scroll left or right to adjust the image as desired and press 5 When you are finished with adjustment press Save 6...

Page 41: ...t to a visual feature frame clip art sticker or text and press Select To insert a sticker to the image first create stickers X Create a photo sticker 4 Select a visual feature to add and press 5 Move the added image and press if necessary 6 When you are finished adding visual features press 7 Enter a new file name for the image and press Create a photo sticker 1 In Idle mode press Menu Entertainme...

Page 42: ...e of the foreground photo is stamped onto the background photo 6 Scroll left or right to a synthesis option and press 7 Enter a new file name for the image and press Create a text stamp 1 In Idle mode press Menu Entertainment Camera Photo studio Composite 2 Press to select BG Image and select an image The photo appears in the background image box 3 Scroll down and press to select Text 4 Select an ...

Page 43: ...he image and press Play a game 1 In Idle mode press Menu Entertainment Games 2 Select a game from the list and follow the onscreen instructions View world clocks Learn to view the time in another country or city 1 In Idle mode press Menu Utilities Clock World time 2 Scroll left or right to a time zone 3 To set daylight saving time press Options DST On Available games may vary depending on your ser...

Page 44: ...ounds Press any key to stop an alarm without snooze Press End to stop an alarm with snooze or press Snooze to silence the alarm for the snooze period Deactivate an alarm 1 In Idle mode press Menu Utilities Alarm 2 Scroll to the alarm you want to deactivate and press 3 Scroll left or right to Off 4 Press Use the calculator 1 In Idle mode press Menu Utilities Calculator 2 Use the keys that correspon...

Page 45: ... watch 2 Press to begin the stopwatch 3 Press Lap to record lap times 4 When you are finished press 5 Press Clear to clear recorded times To use a timer 1 From the stopwatch screen press Timer Settings 2 Enter hours or minutes to count down and press 3 Press to start the timer Create a new task 1 In Idle mode press Menu Utilities Task list 2 Press New 3 Enter the details of the task and press Crea...

Page 46: ...your calendar Learn to create events and view your today events Create an event 1 In Idle mode press Menu Utilities Calendar 2 Press New 3 Enter the details of the event as required 4 Press View your today events 1 In Idle mode press Menu Utilities Today 2 Scroll to an event and press ...

Page 47: ...scription Contact your service provider for more details You enter a number but the call is not dialled Ensure 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 th...

Page 48: ...select a contact to call but the call is not dialled 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 com...

Page 49: ...blish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population The guidelines are based on the safety standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and through evaluation of scientific studies The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons regardless of age and health The exposure standard for wireless phones ...

Page 50: ...equirement for safe exposure The tests are performed in positions and locations e g at the ear and worn on the body as required by the FCC for each model While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions they all meet the government requirement The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated a...

Page 51: ...IA http www wow com com U S Food and Drug Administration FDA http www fda gov cdrh consumer World Health Organization WHO http www who int peh emf en Precautions when using batteries Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way Use the battery only for its intended purpose If you use the phone near the network s base station it uses less power talk and standby time are greatly affec...

Page 52: ... 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 used batteries in accordance with local regulations Always recycle Do not dispose batteries in a fire Road safety Your ...

Page 53: ...y 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 Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting Make the people with whom you are talking aware that you ...

Page 54: ...ded that the equipment should only be used in the normal operating position held to your ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder 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 manufacturer to discuss alternatives Pacemakers P...

Page 55: ...is information Switch off your phone 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 inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles Check with the manufacturer or its representative reg...

Page 56: ...ins 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 user programmed functions which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions Therefore you should never rely solely on any wire...

Page 57: ...re or carry flammable liquids gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the phone its parts or accessories For vehicles equipped with an air bag remember that an air bag inflates with great force Do not place objects including both installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area If wireless equipment is improperly installed and ...

Page 58: ...phone s electronic circuit boards Do not drop knock or shake the phone Rough handling can break internal circuit boards Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the phone Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap and water solution Do not paint the phone Paint can clog the device s moving parts and prevent proper operation Do not put the phone in ...

Page 59: ...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 the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the ...

Page 60: ...o transmitter and receiver It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency RF energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U S Government These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population The guidelines are based on safety standards that were developed by independe...

Page 61: ...this model phone as reported to FCC are CDMA Head Max 1 03 W Kg Body Max 0 674 W Kg Body worn operations are restricted to Samsung supplied approved or none Samsung designated accessories that have no metal and must provide at least 1 5cm separation between the device including its antenna whether extended or retracted and the user s body None compliance to the above restrictions may violate FCC R...

Page 62: ...irst responsibility A wireless phone can be an invaluable tool but good judgment must be exercised at all times while driving a motor vehicle whether on the phone or not The basic lessons are ones we all learned as teenagers Driving requires alertness caution and courtesy It requires a heavy dose of basic common sense keep your head up keep your eyes on the road check your mirrors frequently and w...

Page 63: ...reless phone within easy reach Make sure you place your wireless phone within easy reach and where you can grab it without removing your eyes from the road If you get an incoming call at an inconvenient time if possible let your voice mail answer it for you 4 Suspend conversations during hazardous driving conditions or situations Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving if necessa...

Page 64: ... you can own to protect yourself and your family in dangerous situations with your phone at your side help is only three numbers away Dial 9 1 1 or other local emergency number in the case of fire traffic accident road hazard or medical emergency Remember it is a free call on your wireless phone 9 Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies Your wireless phone provides you a perfect oppo...

Page 65: ...m com consumer issues driving articles cfm ID 85 Appendix C Consumer Update on Wireless Phones U S Food and Drug Administration 1 What kinds of phones are the subject of this update The term wireless phone refers here to hand held wireless phones with built in antennas often called cell mobile or PCS phones These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable radio frequency energy RF ...

Page 66: ...dditional research In some cases other researchers have had difficulty in reproducing those studies or in determining the reasons for inconsistent results 3 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 Howev...

Page 67: ...nsibilities 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 FDA and other health agencies for safety questions about wireless phones FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone networks rely upon While these base stations operate at higher po...

Page 68: ...sment of additional research needs in the context of the latest research developments around the world 5 What 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 ste...

Page 69: ...ses brain tumors or other ill effects Their recommendation to limit wireless phone use by children was strictly precautionary it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists 7 Do hands free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless phones there is no reason to believe that han...

Page 70: ...a reasonable basis to substantiate their claim 9 What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment Radio frequency energy RF from wireless phones can interact with some electronic devices For this reason FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure electromagnetic interference EMI of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones This test method is no...

Page 71: ...ausing chemicals so as to be pre disposed to develop cancer in the 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 Decembe...

Page 72: ...easurement such as the angle at which the phone is held or which model of phone is used 12 Which other federal agencies have responsibilities related to potential RF health effects Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from various sources can be obtained from the following organizations FCC RF Safety Program http www fcc gov oet rfsafety Environmental Protection Agency EPA http www...

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