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Code No.:GH68-xxxxxA

English. 07/2006. Rev. 1.0

Summary of Contents for SCH-W579

Page 1: ...of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly Depending on your country your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide World Wide Web http www samsungmobile com Printed in Korea Code No GH68 xxxxxA English 07 2006 Rev 1 0 ...

Page 2: ...Draft 2006 07 4 SCH W579 User s Guide ...

Page 3: ...int 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...

Page 4: ... 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 batteries and accessories such as headsets and PC data cables Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage you or your phone and may be dangerous Qualified service Only qualified service personnel may repair your phon...

Page 5: ...more information on 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 Menu GSM and CDMA network Switch back and forth between GSM and CDMA networks anytime anywhere Special features of your phone Touch ...

Page 6: ... own photo Name card Create name cards with your number and profile Whenever introducing yourself to others use this convenient name card Voice recognition Just say a contact s name to dial her his phone number SOS message Send SOS messages to your family or friends for help in an emergency Messenger Have a conversation with other people by sending and receiving instant messages Melody composer Ma...

Page 7: ...de the phone 16 Begin with your camera the MP3 player the web and other special features Use camera 16 Play MP3s 17 Use melody composer 18 Browse the WAP 18 Use Contacts 19 Send View messages 21 Send SOS messages 22 Chat on Messenger 22 Use Bluetooth 23 Use My Menu 24 Enter text 25 Pen Stroke Pinyin Stroke 123 Symbol ABC and English Word modes Call functions 33 Advanced calling features Menu funct...

Page 8: ...essage 2 Inbox 3 Outbox 4 Drafts 5 Msg setup 6 SOS message 7 Msg wallpaper 8 Memory info p 69 p 70 p 71 p 72 p 73 p 74 p 74 p 74 6 Sounds p 75 1 Ringer 2 Ringer vol type 3 Key tone 4 Function alert 5 Hour alert p 75 p 75 p 75 p 75 p 76 7 Entertainment p 76 1 Games 2 MP3 3 Melody composer 4 Karaoke 5 Fun box 6 Samsung messenger 7 VOD p 76 p 77 p 79 p 82 p 82 p 82 p 85 8 Utilities p 87 1 Today 2 Cal...

Page 9: ...msung 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 Battery User s Guide Stylus pen Your phone Keys features and locations ...

Page 10: ...ks Remove the battery cover If the phone is already on first turn it off by pressing and holding Insert the card Make sure that the gold coloured contacts on the card are face down Install the battery Reattach the cover Plug the travel charger into the phone Plug the charger into a standard AC wall outlet The LED on the charger indicates the charging progress Red the battery is being charged Green...

Page 11: ...ks the exposed keys so that nothing will happen if the keys are accidentally pressed To unlock the keypad press and hold any key except for and tap or press Yes Power on Do not turn on the phone when mobile phone use is prohibited 1 Open the phone 2 Press and hold 3 Select a GSM or CDMA network 4 If necessary enter the PIN and tap or press OK Power off 1 Open the phone 2 Press and hold ...

Page 12: ...tly dialled missed or received C Clear key Delete characters from the display In Idle mode initiate the voice recognition feature Start voice dialling when held down In Menu mode return to the previous menu level End key End a call Press and hold to switch the phone on or off In Menu mode cancel input and return the phone to Idle mode Numeric keys Enter numbers letters and some special characters ...

Page 13: ...yout Text and graphics display messages instructions and information you enter Soft key function indicators show the current functions assigned to the two soft keys Icons display various icon Menu Find Icons Received signal strength Roaming Call in progress Out of your service area you cannot make or receive calls SOS message feature active 1X mode Restriction on Lock mode Connected to a secured w...

Page 14: ...ent mode p 14 Answering machine feature active p 96 Battery power level You can select some icons by tapping Tap an icon to open a message or change settings Use the soft keys The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you have selected The bottom line of the display indicates their current role Press the left soft key to access Menu mode Press the right soft key to access Find ...

Page 15: ...bar to scroll up or down 3 Tap a displayed option or function 4 To exit tap on the upper right of the display By pressing the soft keys and Navigation keys 1 Press a desired soft key 2 Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option 3 Press Select Done or Save to confirm the function displayed or option highlighted 4 To exit tap or press either of the following methods Press C to ...

Page 16: ...gory 3 Scroll to a ringtone 4 Tap or press Play to listen to a melody Display language Call ringer melody 5 When you find the melody you want tap or press Save You can set wallpaper for the idle screen 1 In Idle mode tap or press Menu and select Display Screen saver Image 2 Select an image category 3 Scroll to an image and tap or press Save You can customise the menu display in Menu mode To set a ...

Page 17: ...e or focus effect only in the 3 3 menu style Menu mode options continued 1 In Idle mode tap or press Menu and select Display Screen saver Banner 2 Select Enable and press Down 3 Press and hold C to clear the default banner 4 Enter your own banner message and tap or press Save You can switch the phone to Silent mode to avoid disturbing other people Press and hold in Idle mode You can protect the ph...

Page 18: ... password again and tap or press Done 6 Select Lock mode 7 Select On or Once You can easily and quickly switch back and forth between GSM and CDMA networks 1 Press in Idle mode 2 Select a network Select a network 1 Enter an area code and phone number 2 Press 3 To end the call press 1 When the phone rings press 2 To end the call press Press Make a call Answer a call Adjust the volume during a call ...

Page 19: ...y rotating the camera lens and make any desired adjustments 5 Tap or press Capture or press to take a photo 6 Tap or press Save Take a photo 1 In Idle mode press and select My album 2 Select Gallery 3 Scroll to a photo and tap or press Expand 1 In Idle mode press and hold to turn on the camera 2 Press 1 or tap to select the video cam icon 3 Tap or press or press to start recording 4 Tap or press o...

Page 20: ... to select the files to be added 4 Tap or press Add Play a video Copy MP3 files to the phone Create the play list 5 Tap or press Play to play music 1 In Idle mode press Up and select MP3 player 2 Press or tap to play music 3 During playback use the following functions To pause or resume playback press or tap or To return to the previous file press Left or tap To skip to the next file press Right o...

Page 21: ...enu and select Entertainment Melody composer Composer melody 2 Move the selection point up or down 3 Tap or press Input 4 Select a note or rest 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to add more notes and rests 6 Tap or press Save 7 Enter a melody name and tap or press Save Create a melody 1 In Idle mode tap or press Menu and select Entertainment Melody composer My melodies 2 Scroll to the melody you want and tap ...

Page 22: ... options press Navigate the web To the phone s memory 1 In Idle mode enter a phone number and tap or press Save 2 Select New entry 3 Enter a name and tap or press Save 4 Scroll to the left or right to select the phone memory 5 Select a number type 6 Specify contact information Image Name Storage Mobile Home Office Pager Fax E mail1 E mail2 URL Group Name ringer and Etc 7 Tap or press Save to save ...

Page 23: ... 1 In Idle mode tap or press Find 2 Enter the first few letters of the name you want 3 Select a contact 4 Scroll to a number and press to dial or tap or press Edit to edit contact information 1 In Idle mode tap or press Menu and select Contacts Name card Name card book My Name Card vcf 2 Tap or press Edit 3 Specify your contact information 4 Tap or press Save to save the name card 5 To send the na...

Page 24: ...fication appears Tap or press Select The message displays From the Inbox 1 In Idle mode press Left and select Inbox Text a message storage 2 Select a message Send a text message View a text message When a notification appears 1 Press The phone dials the voicemail center 2 Follow the instructions from the system From the Inbox 1 In Idle mode press Left and select Inbox Voice mail 2 Follow the instr...

Page 25: ... 6 Select the number of times the phone will repeat sending SOS messages 7 When you have finished tap or press Save Set up the SOS message options In Idle mode with the phone closed press 4 times The phone sends the message To add a contact 1 In Idle mode tap or press Menu and select Entertainment Samsung messenger Messenger 2 Select and tap or press Add 3 Tap or press Yes to open Contacts and sel...

Page 26: ... Save To send an invitation 1 From the Messenger screen select a group 2 Tap or press Invite 3 Tap or press Check to select the contacts you want 4 Tap or press Invite 5 Enter an invitation message and tap or press Send 6 Repeat step 5 to chat with the contacts Start a conversation To accept an invitation 1 When you receive an invitation tap or press Join 2 Enter and send a message In Idle mode ta...

Page 27: ...aring is complete 5 Press Connect Your phone enables an Internet connection when the phone is connected to a PC via Bluetooth dongle Search for and connect to a Bluetooth device 1 In Idle mode press Right 2 Scroll to a location and tap or press Options 3 Select Assign 4 Scroll to the menu you want and tap or press Assign 5 Scroll to an icon for the item 6 Tap or press Save 1 In Idle mode press Rig...

Page 28: ...lus pen as you would on the paper You can then tap or press from the displayed choices corresponding to your pen stroke You can enter Chinese and English letters symbols and numbers without having to change the text input mode In this mode you can also open the alphabetic numeric and symbolic unscrewing keyboards and enter text simply by tapping the characters on the keyboard Tips for using Pen St...

Page 29: ...ection field The entered character is replaced with the selected one 3 Continue writing the next characters Sequences of pen strokes When you write English alphabet numbers and symbols refer to the following tables to enter strokes in the correct order Pen Stroke field Character selection field Open the onscreen keyboard Enter a number or symbol Enter an English letter Enter a Chinese letter Clear...

Page 30: ...Using the onscreen keyboards Tapping in Pen Stroke mode opens the onscreen keyboard You can select either the alphabetic numeric or symbolic keyboard To enter characters using the onscreen keyboard just tap the one you want on the keyboard ...

Page 31: ... Latin alphabet With the Pinyin input method you can enter Chinese characters by keying in the Pinyin string using the phone s keypad Entering characters in Pinyin mode 1 Press the keys corresponding to the phonetic spelling referring to the letters printed on the keys Switch to Caps Lock mode Enter a number Enter a space Clear the last input Switch to Pen Stroke mode Back Next Mode Enter a symbol...

Page 32: ...pelling is similar for several characters 1 Press the keys corresponding to the pinyin of the letter you need 2 If necessary press Left or Right to select the pinyin 3 Press for tones 4 If you cannot find the character you want from the display press Up or Down to scroll through word choices 5 Press a key 1 to 6 corresponding to the character Rapid character entry To enter the word zhong guo enter...

Page 33: ...strokes using one press per stroke Example To enter press 5 to enter and 3 to enter 2 Scroll to the up or down to select other choices 3 To select a character and add it to your message tap the number on the screen or press the corresponding key 7 to Rapid character entry Try entering the characters zhong guo using the following keystrokes 2 8 and 7 Even though guo is a twelve stroke character you...

Page 34: ...ing Symbol mode Symbol mode enables you to enter symbols 1 Scroll to the left or right to display more symbol sets 2 Tap the number on the screen or press the key corresponding to the symbol you want Using ABC mode Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the screen Key Characters in order displayed Upper case Lower case 1 _ 1 2 A B C 2 a b c 2 3 D E F 3 d e f 3 4 G H I 4 ...

Page 35: ... by using T9 technology T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes Entering a word in English Word mode 1 Press 2 to 9 to start entering a word Press each key once for each letter Example Press 4 3 5 5 and 6 to enter Hello T9 predicts the word that you are typing and it may change with each key that you press 2 Enter the whole word before edi...

Page 36: ...ll of the text select Full copy 3 Press the Navigation keys to highlight the desired text and tap or press Select 4 Tap or press Mode and select Copy Paste Paste Call functions Advanced calling features Making a call 1 In Idle mode enter the area code and phone number 2 Press 3 When you want to end the call press Making an international call In GSM network 1 In Idle mode press and hold 0 The chara...

Page 37: ...associated name or the number into the microphone To programme the phone to recognise your voice you can configure the voice recognition settings in the Configure menu p 95 1 In Idle mode press and hold C 2 At a voice prompt say a name or number into the microphone 3 If you set the phone to display one best result for your voice command in the display skip to step 4 If you set the phone to display...

Page 38: ...st call Press to dial the displayed number Tap or press View to access the missed call log list Tap or press SMS to send an SMS message to the number Using the headset Use the headset to make or answer calls without holding the phone Connect the headset to the jack on the upper left of the phone The button on the headset works as follows Options during a call You can access a number of functions d...

Page 39: ... on hold 2 Press to begin the three way call Using a Bluetooth headset or hands free car kit Use an optional Bluetooth headset or hands free car kit to talk on the phone without holding the phone your ear To use this feature you first need to connect the phone and the headset p 103 Press to switch a call between the phone and the headset Using In call options During a call tap or press Options to ...

Page 40: ...ll menu options listed WAP browser Your phone comes equipped with a WAP Wireless Application Protocol browser which makes it possible for you to access the wireless web Using the web browser you can access up to date information and a wide variety of media content such as wallpapers ringtones and music files Launching the WAP browser Pressing in Idle mode launches the web browser and accesses the ...

Page 41: ...ge with updated information Go to URL manually enter the URL address of a web page Snapshots take a snapshot for the current web page Save Items save images or sound files of the current web page Show URL display the URL address of the site where you are currently connected Exit exit the web browser Advanced customise further options Restart Browser restart the web browser without exiting it Delet...

Page 42: ...o the right Security set up all security information Restore Default Value restore the default settings for the Advanced feature Send Link send the URL of the current page in an electronic message Clear Memory clear information stored in the History list the cache and the Auto Fill form Also delete cookies About view information about Openwave and your version of the web browser uni This menu is s...

Page 43: ...s of that group Profiles enter your e mail address automatically Delete delete the selected recipient This option is available only when an e mail address is selected Move to To change the selected Cc or Bcc address to a To address This option displays when you have selected a Cc or Bcc address Move to Cc change the selected To or Bcc address to a Cc address This option displays when you have sele...

Page 44: ... that corresponds the sender s address Viewing a received e mail 1 Select a folder 2 Scroll to the e mail you want and tap or press Disp Items attached to the message will display Using e mail options While viewing an e mail tap or press Menu to access the following options Reply send a reply to the sender Reply All send a reply to the sender and all other recipients of the e mail Forward forward ...

Page 45: ...der name Re Filter rearrange received e mails according to the filter set for the current folder Delete All delete all of the e mails stored in the selected folder Reset Folder restore the default settings of the selected folder Send Box This mail box stores e mails you have sent or tried to send Viewing a sent or saved e mail Scroll to the e mail you want and tap or press Disp to open the e mail ...

Page 46: ...aved content Files are stored in separate folders according to data type e g Image for images or Audio for sound clips Accessing a file 1 Select a data folder 2 Scroll to an item and tap or press Play Using data options While viewing the content list tap or press Menu to access the following options Auto Play display the items stored in the selected folder as a slide show UnSelect All remove all c...

Page 47: ...ssing Menu on the image text or audio line on a slide Set Start set the time delay before the currently selected item displays when you open the slide Set End set the length of time the currently selected item will be displayed before the next item automatically displays Layout check and change the layout for your SMIL slide Preview display the SMIL file you have created Delete Image Delete Text D...

Page 48: ...Receive Atchmnt select whether or not the phone retrieves an e mail with attachments from the Mail server Play Atchmnt set whether or not the phone first displays attached files in an e mail and then shows you the body of the e mail Show Folders set whether or not the phone displays e mail folders Font Size select the font size of e mails Send New Mail change the settings that control how e mails ...

Page 49: ...le applications 3 Select the application you want and follow the onscreen instructions to download it Changing the browser settings 1 Select the Settings icon 2 Select a setting option Order Apps change the list order of the downloaded applications Move Apps move an application to another folder Manage Apps check the amount of memory used for downloaded applications Main Menu View change the view ...

Page 50: ...ted by your service provider For details contact your service provider Send music send a music file with a short voice message through an ARS service Automatic response service Listen msg check messages you have received Mini music access the music files you have listened to Help access the help screen for using the Music street feature Bookmarks You can add and manage the URLs of the web pages yo...

Page 51: ...elete all delete all bookmarks Hotkeys assign a hot key 1 to 9 for nine of your most frequently accessed bookmarks Cancel exit the Bookmarks menu Call history Menu 1 Use the Call history menu to access call logs view the duration of calls and set options for call functions To access this menu tap or press Menu and select Call history in Idle mode Missed Menu 1 1 This menu displays the most recent ...

Page 52: ...check the air time of the last voice or data call Total call check the total duration of the voice or data calls Incoming call display the total duration of all incoming calls Outgoing call display the total duration of all outgoing calls To view the proportion of incoming calls to outgoing calls tap or press Graph To erase the selected time log tap or press Erase GSM call cost Menu 1 5 This GSM n...

Page 53: ... Dial or Select 4 When the area code of the selected city appears on the Dialling screen enter the rest of the phone number you want 5 Tap or press Save to save the number to Contacts or press to dial it Call reject Menu 1 7 Use this menu to make a list of the phone numbers from which you do not want to accept calls Int l call prefix Menu 1 8 Use this menu to set international call service numbers...

Page 54: ...or press Edit to edit contact information Using Contacts options While viewing contacts details tap or press Options to access the following options Mail send an e mail to the selected number or address Release main cancel the main number setting This option is only available for numbers stored in Contacts Set main set the number as a main number for the contact This option is only available for n...

Page 55: ...enter more information Image tap or press Edit and assign one of the photos you took using the camera or the default icons as a caller ID image Mobile Home Office Pager Fax add a number for each category E mail1 E mail2 tap or press Edit and enter an e mail address URL tap or press Edit and enter an URL address Group select one of the default relationship groups where the contact is to be added Na...

Page 56: ... Play to listen to the selected ringtone 7 Tap or press Save Managing a group From the group list tap or press Options to access the following options Edit change the properties of the selected group Erase erase the selected group or all group members in the group Speed dial Menu 2 4 Once you have stored phone numbers in Contacts you can set up to 98 2 99 speed dial entries and then dial them easi...

Page 57: ... Dialling speed dial numbers For 1 digit locations press and hold the corresponding number key in Idle mode For other locations press the first number key and press and hold the last number key in Idle mode Name card Menu 2 5 Use this menu to create your name card and send it to other phones using the Mail service You can also send a Contacts entry in name card format Send a card Menu 2 5 1 You ca...

Page 58: ...to view from the Name card book list Using name card options From the name card list tap or press Options to access the following options Send send the selected name card as part of an e mail Edit edit the selected name card Add add a new name card Add to contacts save the name card as a Contacts entry Erase erase the name card This option is not available for the default name card My phone Menu 2...

Page 59: ... be captured displays 2 When you use the camera first time press 2 or tap to change the preview screen 3 Press 1 or tap the corresponding icon to select the camera mode you want Single take a photo Series take series of action stills Divided take several stills and saves them in one frame Video record a video Mail take a photo for adding to an e mail After taking a photo tap or press Send to send ...

Page 60: ... in Capture mode The captured image displays on the screen To access the file properties tap or press Options and select Info Key Function Flips the image vertically Shows the mirror image Left Right Zooms in or out unavailable for 1280 960 resolution Up Down Adjusts the brightness 1 Changes the camera mode 2 Switch the display between No icon view Icons view Guideline view and Actual ratio view 3...

Page 61: ...art of an e mail Size Quality select an image size or an image quality White balance adjust the colour balance of the photo You can make your photo appear warmer or cooler Self timer set a time delay before the phone takes a photo Revision apply a special effect or use a decorative frame Preview layout select the default preview mode When you select Actual ratio the phone shows the image in actual...

Page 62: ...ssing initiates playing of the video clip To access the file properties tap or press Options and select Info To delete the file tap or press Options and select Delete To return to Camcorder mode press 0 or tap Up Down Adjusts the image brightness Left Right Zooms in or out 1 Changes the camera mode 2 Switch the display between No icon view Icons view Guideline view and Actual ratio view 3 Sets the...

Page 63: ... your video appear warmer or cooler Self timer set a time delay before the phone records a video Revision apply a special effect Voice Rec turn on or off the audio Preview layout select the default preview mode When you select Actual ratio the phone shows the image in actual ratio Quick view switch to Quick view mode Recognize namecard Menu 3 2 My album Menu 3 3 Use this menu to review the photos ...

Page 64: ... file 1 On the file list tap or press Options and select Slide show 2 Scroll to a location number and tap or press Import 3 Select a photo for the location 4 To add more photos select a location Tap or press Check and then Done to select photos to be added 5 When you have finished move to the effect type field 6 If you selected Separate move to the effect type field and select a slide show effect ...

Page 65: ... image as your wallpaper for the idle screen or the opening or closing image Move move the file into another folder Copy copy the image into another folder Photo studio access the Photo studio menu Lock Unlock lock the file so that other people cannot access it without your lock code or unlock the file Grid 4 Grid 9 view 4 photos or 9 photos on each screen Sort change the sort order of the file li...

Page 66: ...Lock Unlock lock the file so that other people cannot access it without your lock code or unlock the file File info access the file properties Erase erase the file Using album options From the My album screen tap or press Options to access the following options Rename change the folder name change the repeat mode Up or tap No icon off Once All shuffle open the play list Down or tap LIST return to ...

Page 67: ...photo 1 Select a photo from the My album folder 2 Scroll to an effect You can compare the changed photo with the original by tapping or pressing Compare and then OK 3 Tap or press Save 4 Enter a name for the photo and tap or press Save Basic effect Menu 3 5 2 You can change the colour tone of a saved photo 1 Select a photo from the My album folder 2 Scroll to a tone You can compare the changed pho...

Page 68: ... out using a photo 1 Select a photo from the My album folder 2 Scroll to a photo cut out type and tap or press Select 3 Adjust the photo cut out size and tap or press Next 4 Move the photo cut out to the position you want and tap or press Save The part of the photo is saved as a photo cut out Video capture Menu 3 5 5 You can save a single video clip frame as a photo 1 Select a video clip from the ...

Page 69: ...mage Saturation adjust the degree of the grey of the image colour Blur adjust the clarity of the image 3 After changing the properties tap or press OK You can compare the changed photo with the original by tapping or pressing Compare and then OK 4 Tap or press Save 5 Enter a name for the photo and tap or press Save Resize Menu 3 5 8 You can change the photo size You cannot resize the 176x144 image...

Page 70: ... Next and then Save 6 Enter a name for the photo and tap or press Save Settings Menu 3 6 Use this menu to change the default settings for the options when using the camera Sound select a sound to indicate a shutter release sound the camera is ready for use and a self timer sound Interruption set whether to accept the call message or alarm alert while in Capture mode or Camcorder mode Reset reset s...

Page 71: ... 4 3 You can select an image to be displayed when the phone is switched on or off Dialing font Menu 4 4 Use this menu to select a font style for digits to be displayed when you enter a phone number for dialling Time setting Menu 4 5 Use this menu to set the current time and date or set up the time zones for the Dual Clock wallpaper Single clock Menu 4 5 1 You can set the current time and date Ente...

Page 72: ...eb alert features To access this menu tap or press Menu and select Messages in Idle mode or press Left in Idle mode New message Menu 5 1 Use this menu to create text messages and send them to multiple mobile phones 1 Enter the message text and tap or press Next 2 Press Down to change the following options Priority in CDMA network set the priority level of the message Ack in CDMA network activate o...

Page 73: ...se this menu to access messages you have received Viewing a message at the time of its receipt When the phone receives a text message the phone sounds a message alert and displays a text notification Tap or press Select to view the message immediately Viewing a message in Inbox 1 Select Text from the Inbox menu A list of received messages displays Icons displayed on the list indicate the message s...

Page 74: ...plays Tap or press Select and the phone dials the voicemail centre Then follow the voice prompts from the system to listen to the message You can also check your voicemails by accessing Voice mail in the Inbox menu Accessing Web alerts When you select Web alert in the Inbox menu the phone accesses your Alert Inbox on the wireless web so that you can view a message from your web server Outbox Menu ...

Page 75: ...nt s numbers or save the recipient s numbers in Contacts Lock Unlock lock the message to protect it from being deleted or unlock the message Copy copy the message to a card or phone s memory Move move the message to a card or phone s memory Drafts Menu 5 4 This folder stores messages you have saved to send at a later time 1 Scroll to a message storage 2 Select the message you want 3 To read the me...

Page 76: ...ned msg preset sentences to use when composing a new message Save select the default save option CDMA settings customise the settings for your outgoing messages in a CDMA network Priority set the priority level of messages Delivery ack activate or deactivate the delivery acknowledgement feature When this is activated the network informs you whether your message is delivered to the recipient or not...

Page 77: ...gency Setting up SOS message options 1 Select On to activate the SOS message feature 2 Press Down and specify the following options Recipients specify phone numbers to which you want to send SOS messages Number of sending set the number of times the phone repeats sending SOS messages Sending the SOS message When your phone is closed press 4 times The phone switches to Emergency mode and sends the ...

Page 78: ...in the Ringer menu Silent the phone neither vibrates nor rings 1 Beep the phone sounds a beep Vibration the phone vibrates Vib ringer the phone vibrates and rings at the same time Vib then ringer the phone vibrates and then rings Ringer then vib the phone rings and then vibrates Key tone Menu 6 3 Use this menu to select the type of tones that the phone sounds each time you press a key Function ale...

Page 79: ...e to sound an alert every hour on the hour 1 Select On and press Down 2 Enter the time period for the phone to sound the hour alert and press Down 3 Scroll to an alert type and tap or press Save Entertainment Menu 7 Using the Entertainment menu you can play games using your phone enjoy karaoke video files MP3 files and VOD files and chat with your friends or family using the Samsung messenger You ...

Page 80: ...ownloading MP3 files You can save music files to your phone s memory by connecting the phone to a computer and copying them to the phone p 91 Creating the play list Before playing MP3 music files you need to add them to the play list 1 Access the MP3 files menu 2 Tap or press Options and select Add to play list 3 Tap or press Check to select the files you want 4 Tap or press Add 5 To play the musi...

Page 81: ... period of time set in the Backlight menu Always on the backlight does not turn off Key lock lock the exposed keys on the phone except for so that you can prevent an accidental key presses from affecting playback To unlock the keys press and hold any key except for and tap or press Yes MP3 play list Menu 7 2 2 Use this menu to access the play list you have created open the play list Down or tap LI...

Page 82: ...file to another folder Copy copy the file to another folder Rename change the file name Sort change the sort order of the file list File info access the file properties Set to ringer set the file as a ringtone for incoming calls alarm sets or scheduler alarms Erase erase the selected files Create folder add a new folder MP3 settings Menu 7 2 4 Use this menu to change the settings for using the MP3...

Page 83: ...finished tap or press Save 6 Enter a name for your melody and tap or press Save Using composer options While composing a melody tap or press Options to access the following options New open a new composer screen Open open the list of the melodies you have composed Play play back the current melody Save save the melody Save as save the melody with a different name Instrument change the musical inst...

Page 84: ...copied notes and or rests to the position next to the currently selected note or rest Change change the type of the currently selected note or rest Delete delete the selected notes and or rests Play play back the current melody 3 After editing move the selection cell to an input position 4 Tap or press Options and select Save to save the changes to the melody or select Save as to save the melody u...

Page 85: ...ne users with attractive download services such as ringtones and wallpapers You can download colour images polyphonic melodies information and electronic catalogues for Samsung Electronics products Samsung messenger Menu 7 6 This feature allows you to have a conversation with your friends family or co workers by sending and receiving instant messages Messenger Menu 7 6 1 Use this menu to start a c...

Page 86: ...senger screen tap or press Add 2 Enter a group name and tap or press Save 3 When the created group highlights tap or press Select 4 To add contacts to the group you want follow from step 2 of the procedure for adding a contact On the Messenger screen scroll to one of the groups you have created and tap or press Options to access the following options Edit edit the messenger group Erase erase the s...

Page 87: ...ration Start Motion the phone takes a photo every second and sends it automatically to a contact you are messaging Start game play the online game with your buddy 6 Write and send a message When the other person accepts your message you can converse with the person by instant message To start a conversation by accepting an invitation When another person sends you an invitation a text notification ...

Page 88: ...ssage font size to be displayed on the messenger screen My nickname enter your nickname to be displayed on the messenger screen VOD Menu 7 7 Use this menu to download video or sound clips from the wireless web and play them VOD files Menu 7 7 1 When you access this menu the list of downloaded video or sound clips displays Playing media files Scroll to a file and tap or press Play During playback u...

Page 89: ...r for the idle screen Set to ringer set the sound clip as a ringtone for incoming calls alarm sets or scheduler alarm Visual effects select an equaliser image on the media player screen This option is only available for sound files Erase erase the selected file Erase all erase all files Connect to server Menu 7 7 2 Selecting this menu loads the website preset by your service provider for downloadi...

Page 90: ...p or Down to scroll through the screen You can move to the next or previous day view by pressing Left or Right or tapping the left or right arrow 2 Tap or press View to view the details on the selected item Using Today s options On the Today view tap or press Options to access the following options Calendar go to the calendar Jump to date specify the date you want to access Assign to idle set the ...

Page 91: ...g options View type change the view mode of the calendar p 89 Erase events erase items for the specific period Erase all erase all scheduled items Lunar calendar switch to the lunar calendar view View festivals set the list of the national or personal anniversaries and festivals Jump to date specify the date you want to access Creating an item You can create up to 9 items for one day and 20 items ...

Page 92: ... item Viewing items in a different mode You can change the calendar display to Calendar view List view or Weekly view Tap or press Options and select View type a view mode Calendar You can view the items as a calendar format Select a date and select an item List view You can view the items for the selected date as a list format Select a date by pressing Up or Down and select an item Weekly view Yo...

Page 93: ... completed changes to Blue In process set the task in the process Blue changes to Forward set the task forward changes to Red Erase erase the selected task Erase all erase all tasks Purge erase the tasks of which the deadlines are expired Alarm set Menu 8 4 Use this menu to set an alarm to sound at a specific time Setting an alarm 1 Select Alarm set 2 Select Wake up call Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 3 Selec...

Page 94: ...n select Power off alarm On If the phone is off when it is time for the alarm to sound the phone switches on and sounds the alarm Deactivating an alarm 1 From the Alarm screen select Alarm set 2 Select the alarm you want to deactivate 3 Select Off from the Set field User memory Menu 8 5 Use this menu to connect the phone to a PC as you would use an external memory disk drive and access the file fo...

Page 95: ...e change the file name Create folder create a new folder Sort change the sort order of files in a folder List view change the view mode to List view File info access the file properties Set to ringer set the MP3 file as a ringtone for incoming calls alarm sets or scheduler alarms Assign set the image as your wallpaper for the idle screen or the opening or closing image Lock Unlock lock the file so...

Page 96: ...int Adobe PDF Plain text HTML Images BMP GIF JPEG PNG WMF EMF 1 Select a location from which you want to read files 2 Select the file you want 1 Use the following keys to view the document You can also tap the icons corresponding to each function Depending on the file size you may not be able to view some files Key Function Left Right Up Down Pans around the page Zooms in or out 1 Returns to the p...

Page 97: ...mand menu or press C in Idle mode to activate voice recognition 2 Say a command Name dial dial a number by saying a name in Contacts You can also directly access this function by pressing and holding C in Idle mode p 34 Number search search for a number in Contacts by saying all the digits of the number you want to find 4 digit number search search for a number in Contacts by saying the last four ...

Page 98: ...u can customise various settings for using the voice recognition feature From the Voice command menu tap or press Set and select Configure The following options are available Set active set how you want to initiate voice recognition Auto the phone automatically starts voice recognition when you open the phone Manual you need to press C in Idle mode to start voice recognition Result display set how...

Page 99: ...re satisfied select Save 5 Enter a title for the memo and tap or press Save Playing a voice memo 1 From the Voice memo screen select Memo List 2 Scroll to a memo and tap or press Play From the memo list tap or press Options to access the following options Send send the voice memo as part of an e mail File info access the file properties Rename change the name of the voice memo Erase erase the sele...

Page 100: ...the greeting message you want 3 Tap or press Save Checking messages You can check received messages and delete messages 1 From the Voice answer screen select Inbox 2 Select the number or name you want The selected message plays From the message list tap or press Options to access the following options Send send the message as part of an e mail Erase erase the message File info access the message p...

Page 101: ...e following options Assign to Idle set the memo to be displayed on the idle screen Skin select the background colour of the memo Text Align change the vertical and horizontal alignment of the memo text Erase erase the memo Sketch Memo Menu 8 7 2 You can create memos by drawing a sketch using the stylus pen on the touch screen yourself Creating a new sketch memo 1 From the Sketch Memo screen access...

Page 102: ...options Edit edit the memo Erase erase the selected memo Erase all erase all memos Go to sketch memo go to the Sketch Memo menu Calculator Menu 8 8 Use this menu to use the phone as a calculator or converter Calculator Menu 8 8 1 You can calculate numbers The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions addition subtraction multiplication and division 1 Enter the first number Press or tap to...

Page 103: ...iginal unit and press Down 4 Scroll to the unit to which you want to convert The equivalent value for the amount you entered displays Countdown Menu 8 9 This menu helps you measure how long it takes you to do something or how many days remain until a specific event occurs The alarm for the timer you set will ring at 9 AM on the specified day Creating a countdown timer 1 Tap or press New 2 Enter th...

Page 104: ...o which you want to apply DST and tap or press DST 2 Tap or press Yes Stopwatch Menu 8 0 2 Use this menu to measure elapsed time The precision of the stopwatch is one one hundredth of a second 1 Tap or press Start to start the timer 2 Tap or press Lap to check an interval You can repeat this step for a total of 20 intervals 3 When you have finished tap or press Stop Dictionary Menu 8 Use this menu...

Page 105: ...all stored words Chinese English switch to the English wordbook or Chinese wordbook My dictionary Menu 8 3 Use this menu to organise your own dictionary Adding a word to My dictionary 1 Select My english dictionary or My chinese dictionary 2 If you have previously saved words tap or press Add 3 Enter the word you want and tap or press Select if necessary 4 Press Down to move to the meaning input f...

Page 106: ...ong tap or press Yes to view the correct answer Using test options During test tap or press Options to access the following options Pass skip to the next question Correct Answer check the correct answer Exit exit the test Set color Menu 8 5 Use this menu to change the font color to be displayed on the screen Bluetooth Menu 8 Use this menu to connect your phone to other compatible devices wirelessl...

Page 107: ... car kit Dial up network access the Internet on a PC using the phone as a modem by connecting the phone to a PC via USB Searching for and connecting to a Bluetooth device 1 From the Bluetooth menu select My Devices 2 Tap or press Options and select the device type you want to search for 3 Tap or press Search After searching a list of devices to which you can connect displays The following icons in...

Page 108: ...vice Settings Menu 9 Many different features of your phone can be customised to suit your preferences To access this menu tap or press Menu and select Settings in Idle mode CDMA net services Menu 9 1 Use this menu to access network services Call forward Menu 9 1 1 This CDMA network service allows incoming calls to be forwarded to another number Contact your service provider to check this service s...

Page 109: ...ll diverting Menu 9 2 1 This network service reroutes incoming calls to a phone number that you specify 1 Select a call diverting option Divert always divert all calls Busy divert calls when you are on another call No reply divert calls when you do not answer the phone Unreachable divert calls when you are not in an area covered by your service provider or when your phone is switched off Cancel al...

Page 110: ... password supplied by your service provider and tap or press Done Call waiting Menu 9 2 3 This network service informs you when someone is trying to reach you while you are on another call Tap or press Activate To deactivate call waiting tap or press Deactivate Network selection Menu 9 2 4 This network service allows you to either automatically or manually select the network used when roaming outs...

Page 111: ...ng an emergency call To unlock the phone press any key except for the alphanumeric keys and and enter the password and tap or press Done Change password Menu 9 3 2 Use this menu to change your current password to a new one The password is preset to 00000000 at the factory 1 Enter a new 4 to 8 digit password and tap or press Done 2 Enter the password again and tap or press Done Emergency Menu 9 3 3...

Page 112: ...s in Emergency Incoming restrict incoming calls Contacts restrict use of Contacts GPS settings Menu 9 3 6 Your phone supports the GPS function which allows other people to locate your position Use this menu to change the settings for GPS GPS lock lock GPS so other people cannot locate your position Privacy alert set the phone to alert you when other people attempt to locate your position Clear mem...

Page 113: ...ck feature is enabled FDN mode activate FDN Fixed Dialling Number mode in which you can dial only the numbers stored on the card Change PIN2 Change the PIN2 of your card to a new one Network selection Menu 9 4 In this menu you can quickly switch between GSM and CDMA networks Card1 switch to the network corresponding to the card inserted in the slot 1 Card2 switch to the network corresponding to th...

Page 114: ...t Menu 9 7 You can adjust the accuracy of the phone s recognition for the stylus touch Perform the adjustment when the screen does not accept your tapping correctly Follow the instructions on the display 语言 Language Menu 9 8 Use this menu to change the language of the display Domains preset Menu 9 9 Your phone has domain name extensions that you can retrieve when composing a message Use this menu ...

Page 115: ...incorrectly three times in succession and the SIM card is now blocked Enter the PUK supplied by your service provider No service Network down or Not done displays The network connection has been lost You may be in a weak signal area Move and try again You are trying to access an option for which you have no subscription with your service provider Contact the service provider for further details Yo...

Page 116: ... signal strength from strong to weak Try moving the phone slightly or moving closer to a window if you are in a building No number is dialled when you re call a Contacts entry Use the Find menu to ensure the number has been stored correctly Re store the number if necessary The battery does not charge properly or the phone sometimes turns itself off Wipe the charging contacts both on the phone and ...

Page 117: ...ss mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate SAR The SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF energy by the human body expressed in units of watts per kilogram W kg The FCC requires wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1 6 watts per kilogram 1 6 W kg The FCC exposure limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional pro...

Page 118: ...n tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines whenused with a Samsung accessory designated for this product or when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 1 5 cm from the body Non compliance with the above restrictions may result in violation of FCC RF exposure guidelines SAR information on this and other model phones can be viewed on line at ...

Page 119: ...er because a person s RF exposure decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the source The so called cordless phones which have a base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house typically operate at far lower power levels and thus produce RF exposures well within the FCC s compliance limits Do wireless phones pose a health hazard The available scientific evidence does not show that an...

Page 120: ...ged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps including the following Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the type emitted by wireless phones Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary for device function and Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible information on possible ...

Page 121: ... RF exposures characteristic of wireless phones have yielded conflicting results that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories A few animal studies however have suggested that low levels of RF could accelerate the development of cancer in laboratory animals However many of the studies that showed increased tumor development used animals that had been genetically engineered or treated with ca...

Page 122: ...on 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 Program and with ...

Page 123: ...n how much exposure a person receives reducing the amount of time spent using a wireless phone will reduce RF exposure If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every day you could place more distance between your body and the source of the RF since the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance For example you could use a headset and carry the wireless phone away from ...

Page 124: ...e head because the phone which is the source of the RF emissions will not be placed against the head On the other hand if the phone is mounted against the waist or other part of the body during use then that part of the body will absorb more RF energy Wireless phones marketed in the U S are required to meet safety requirements regardless of whether they are used against the head or against the bod...

Page 125: ...mpleted in late 2000 This standard will allow manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI FDA has tested wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE This standard specifies test methods and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so that n...

Page 126: ...he powerful ability to communicate by voice almost anywhere anytime But an important 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 s...

Page 127: ...al 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 people you are talking with aware you are driving and suspend conversations that have the potential to divert your attention from the road 8 Use your wireless phone to call for help Dial 9 1 1 or other local emergency number in the case of fire tr...

Page 128: ...for the safety of personnel it 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 wirele...

Page 129: ... 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 regarding your vehicle You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle Post...

Page 130: ...ies for example Remember to make or receive any calls the phone must be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal strength Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain network services and or phone features are in use Check with local service providers To make an emergency call 1 If the phone is not on switch it on 2 Key in the emergency number fo...

Page 131: ...5 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a parti...

Page 132: ...quipment 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 wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly D...

Page 133: ...ying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon The more bars displayed the stronger the signal If you re inside a building being near a window may give you better reception Understanding the Power Save Feature If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching a Power Save feature is automatically activated If your phone is active it periodically rechecks service availa...

Page 134: ...t 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 service Availability of Various Features Ring Tones Many services and features...

Page 135: ...e itself over time Use only Samsung approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung approved chargers When a charger is not in use disconnect it from the power source Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week since overcharging may shorten its life Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of your battery it may require cooling or warming firs...

Page 136: ... of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children Keep the phone dry Precipitation humidity and liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits Do not use the ph...

Page 137: ...ed When the phone or battery gets wet the label indicating water damage inside the phone changes 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 approv...

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