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SGH-E490
User’s Guide

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Page 2: ... Do not use the phone at a refuelling point service station or near fuels or chemicals Switch off in an aircraft Wireless phones can cause interference Using them in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous Switch off the phone near all medical equipment Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external radio frequency energy Follow any regulations or ...

Page 3: ...p 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 pho...

Page 4: ...afety or phone features Indicates that you can get 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 displays on the phone screen For example Menu Camera and camcorder Use the camera module on your phone to take a photo or r...

Page 5: ...ute information and a wide variety of media content Multimedia Message Service MMS Send and receive MMS messages with a combination of text images video and audio Name card Create name cards with your number and profile Whenever introducing yourself to others use this convenient electronic name card Alarm Use your phone as an alarm clock to wake you up in the morning or notify you of an impending ...

Page 6: ... the phone 17 Begin with your camera music player web browser and other special features Use the camera 17 Play music 18 Browse the web 20 Use Phonebook 20 Send messages 21 View messages 22 Send an SOS message 23 Use Bluetooth 24 Use a memory card 26 Replace the front cover 27 Enter text 28 ABC T9 Number and Symbol modes Call functions 30 Advanced calling features Menu functions 35 All menu option...

Page 7: ...ome 2 Enter URL 3 Bookmarks 4 Saved pages 5 History 6 Clear cache 7 Browser settings p 51 p 53 p 53 p 54 p 54 p 54 p 54 5 Messages p 55 1 Create message 2 My messages 3 Templates 4 Delete all 5 Settings 6 SOS messages 7 Memory status p 55 p 59 p 64 p 65 p 65 p 68 p 69 6 My files p 69 Images Videos Music Sounds Other files Memory card3 Memory status p 69 p 71 p 72 p 72 p 73 p 74 p 74 7 Calendar p 7...

Page 8: ... phone open The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary depending on your country or service provider Special function keys Earpiece Power Menu exit key Mouthpiece Web access Confirm key Headset Adapter jack Left soft key Right soft key Navigation keys Up Down Left Right Main display Delete key Message access key Alphanumeric keys MP3 player key...

Page 9: ...network you receive a plug in SIM Subscriber Identity Module card loaded with your subscription details such as your PIN and available optional services Assemble and charge the phone Camera lens Memory card slot External display Camera key Insert the SIM card Make sure that the gold coloured contacts on the card are face down ...

Page 10: ...cover Insert the battery Reattach the battery cover Plug the travel adapter into the phone Plug the adapter into a standard AC power outlet When the phone is completely charged unplug the adapter from the power outlet and from the phone ...

Page 11: ...wed to use mobile devices such as in an airplane or at a hospital To switch to Offline mode press Menu and select Settings Phone settings Offline mode On In Offline mode you can use non wireless functions such as games calendar camera and music player Switch on Do not switch on the phone when mobile phone use is prohibited 1 Open the phone 2 Press and hold 3 If necessary enter the PIN and press OK...

Page 12: ...ons In Idle mode launch the web browser In Menu mode select the highlighted menu option or confirm input In Idle mode enter the My messages menu In Idle mode enter the Music player menu Make or answer a call In Idle mode retrieve the numbers recently dialled missed or received Delete characters from the display or items in an application Press and hold to switch the phone on or off End a call In M...

Page 13: ...ary Enter numbers letters and some special characters Enter special characters or perform special functions Adjust the phone volume In Idle mode press and hold to turn on the camera In Camera mode take a photo or record a video Signal strength GPRS 2 5G network EDGE network Call in progress Out of your service area or Offline mode you cannot make or receive calls SOS message feature active p 68 ...

Page 14: ...Office Zone if registered for the appropriate service Call ringer set to vibrate p 87 Silent mode Mute Silent mode Vibration Whisper mode during a call p 34 Bluetooth hands free car kit or headset connected p 92 Bluetooth active p 91 New message New voicemail Memory card inserted p 26 Alarm set p 48 Battery power level ...

Page 15: ...ed or option highlighted 4 To exit choose either of the following methods Press Back to move up one level Press to return to Idle mode Use menu numbers Press the number key corresponding to the option you want 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Phone settings Language 2 Select a language 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Sound settings Incoming call Ringtone Display language...

Page 16: ...ings Display settings Wallpaper Main display Call ringer melody continued Keytone volume Idle mode wallpaper 2 Select an image or video category 3 Select an image or a video clip 4 Press Select 5 Press Save You can change the colour for the display components such as title bars and highlight bars 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Display settings Skin 2 Select a colour pattern Menu mod...

Page 17: ...lect a key 3 Select a menu to be assigned to the key You can set up a menu of your own using your favourite menu items Menu shortcuts My Menu To set up My Menu item access 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Phone settings My menu 2 Select an item to be changed 3 Select the menu item you want To access a My Menu item 1 In Idle mode press Up 2 Select the item you want ...

Page 18: ...e the password when turned on 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Security Change password 2 Enter the default password 00000000 and press OK Silent mode Phone lock 3 Enter a new 4 to 8 digit password and press OK 4 Enter the new password again and press OK 5 Select Phone lock 6 Select Enable 7 Enter the password and press OK 1 In Idle mode enter an area code and phone number 2 Press 3 T...

Page 19: ...e rings press 2 To end the call press Press Answer a call Adjust the volume during a call 1 Open the phone 2 In Idle mode press and hold to turn on the camera 3 Aim the lens at the subject and make any desired adjustments 4 Press or to take a photo The photo is saved automatically 5 Press Preview to take another photo Take a photo ...

Page 20: ...g 4 Press or to stop recording The video is saved automatically 5 Press Preview to record another video View a photo Record a video 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select My files Videos My video clips 2 Select the video you want Use these methods Download from the wireless web p 51 Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC Studio Samsung PC Studio User s Guide Receive via Bluetooth p 2...

Page 21: ...y location 3 Press to select the files you want and press Add 4 Press Back to return to the music player screen Create a play list 1 From the music player screen press 2 During playback use the following keys pause or resume playback Left return to the previous file Right skip to the next file adjust the volume 3 Press Down to stop playback Play music files ...

Page 22: ...rough browser items press Up or Down To select an item press To return to the previous page press Back To access browser options press Options Launch the web browser Navigate the web 1 In Idle mode enter a phone number and press Options 2 Select Save contact a memory location New 3 For Phone select a number type 4 Specify contact information 5 Press Save to save the contact 1 In Idle mode press Co...

Page 23: ...cify your contact information 3 Press Save to save the name card 4 To send the name card press Options and select Send via a sending method Create and send a name card 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Messages Create message Text message 2 Enter the message text 3 Press Options and select Save and send or Send only 4 Enter destination numbers 5 Press to send the message Send a text message SMS...

Page 24: ...e or a video clip 5 Select Sound and add a sound clip 6 Select Message 7 Enter the message text and press 8 Press Options and select Send Send a multimedia message MMS 9 Enter destination numbers or email addresses 10 Press to send the message When you receive a message 1 Press View 2 Select the message from the Inbox From the Inbox 1 In Idle mode press and select Inbox 2 Select an SMS message Vie...

Page 25: ...lect Retrieve 3 Select the message from the Inbox From the Inbox 1 In Idle mode press and select Inbox 2 Select an MMS message View a multimedia message 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Messages SOS messages Sending options 2 Select On on the Sending SOS line 3 Select Recipients 4 Enter the phone numbers to which you want to send the SOS message and press Set up SOS message options ...

Page 26: ...emotely 5 Press Options and select Save to save your settings 6 Press Yes to send the notification to the registered numbers In Idle mode with the phone closed press 4 times The phone sends the SOS message Set up SOS message options continued Send the SOS message 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Bluetooth Activation On 2 Select My phone s visibility On to allow other devices to locate...

Page 27: ...s Bluetooth PIN if it has one and press OK When the owner of the other device enters the same code pairing is complete Search for and pair with a Bluetooth device 1 Access an application Phonebook My files Calendar or Memo 2 Select an item 3 Press Options and select Send via Bluetooth 4 Search for and select a device 5 If necessary enter the Bluetooth PIN and press OK Send data ...

Page 28: ...ifespan Do not subject cards to strong shocks Receive data Important memory card information Do not remove a card from the phone or turn off the phone while data is being accessed or transferred This could result in loss of data and or damage to the card or phone Do not touch card terminals with your fingers or metal objects If dirty wipe the card with a soft cloth Keep cards away from small child...

Page 29: ... colours You can choose the pair of covers that suits your personal taste 1 Insert the card into the card slot with the label side face down 2 Press the card until it locks into place 1 Press the card so that it is disengaged from the phone 2 Remove the card from the slot Insert a memory card Remove the memory card ...

Page 30: ... change case or switch to Number mode Press and hold to switch to Symbol mode Using ABC mode Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the display To enter the same letter twice or to enter a different letter on the same key wait for the cursor to move to the right automatically or press Right Then enter the next letter Other ABC mode operations Press 1 to enter special cha...

Page 31: ...tive word choices for the keys that you have pressed 4 Press to insert a space and enter the next word Other T9 mode operations Press 1 to enter periods or apostrophes automatically Press to insert a space Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor Press C to delete characters one by one Press and hold C to clear the entire display Adding a new word to the T9 dictionary This feature may not be a...

Page 32: ...hone number and press Enter a phone number and press and hold the last digit to make a call 2 When you want to end the call press Making an international call 1 In Idle mode press and hold 0 The character appears 2 Enter the country code area code and phone number then press To Press scroll to a symbol set the Navigation keys select a symbol the corresponding number key clear the entered symbols C...

Page 33: ... a number from the SIM card using its location number assigned when stored 1 In Idle mode enter a location number and press 2 Press Left or Right to scroll through other numbers 3 Press Dial or to dial the number you want 3 digit dialling You can quickly dial a number in Phonebook or call record list by entering any 3 consecutive digits of the phone number you want 1 In Idle mode enter the 3 conse...

Page 34: ...ny calls you have missed 1 Press View 2 If necessary scroll through the missed calls 3 Press to dial the number you want Options during a call You can access a number of functions during a call Adjusting the volume during a call Use to adjust the earpiece volume during a call Press to increase the volume level and press to decrease the volume level Placing a call on hold Retrieving Press Hold to p...

Page 35: ...atically put on hold 2 Press Swap to switch between the calls 3 Press Options and select End held call to end the call on hold 4 To end the current call press Using the speakerphone feature Use the stereo speakers on the below of the main display to talk and listen with the phone a short distance away Press and then Yes to activate the speakerphone feature Press again to switch back to the earpiec...

Page 36: ...llow the other person to hear your voice even though you may be whispering Menu access the phone s menu functions Voice off Voice on mute the phone s mouthpiece so that the person you are talking with is unable to hear you or unmute it Mute keys Send keys turn the key tones off or on Send DTMF send DTMF Dual tone multi frequency tones of a specific number as a group This option is helpful for ente...

Page 37: ...er participants can converse with each other After the private conversation select Join to return both private participants to the multi party call Removed disconnect the selected participant Menu functions All menu options listed Call log Menu 1 Use this menu to view the calls you have dialled received or missed and the length of the calls You can also check the cost of your calls if your SIM car...

Page 38: ...send a message to the selected number Delete delete the selected call record or all records Missed calls Menu 1 2 This menu displays the most recent calls you did not answer Dialled calls Menu 1 3 This menu displays the most recent calls you have dialled Received calls Menu 1 4 This menu displays the most recent calls you have received Delete all Menu 1 5 Use this menu to delete all of the records...

Page 39: ...illing purposes Phonebook Menu 2 You can store phone numbers on your SIM card and in your phone s memory The SIM card and phone s memory are physically separate but they are used as a single entity called Phonebook To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select Phonebook Contact list Menu 2 1 Use this menu to search for contact information stored in Phonebook Finding a contact 1 Enter the ...

Page 40: ...details press Options to access the following options Edit edit contact information Send message send a message to the selected number or email address Copy to copy the contact to the phone s memory or to the SIM card Send via send the contact via SMS MMS or Bluetooth Delete delete the selected contact Create contact Menu 2 2 Use this menu to add a new contact to Phonebook 1 Select a memory locati...

Page 41: ...1 Select a group 2 Press Add 3 Press to select the contacts to be added 4 Press Select Managing caller groups From the group list press Options to access the following options View check the members of the selected group Add add a new group Edit change the group properties Send message send a message to the group members you want Delete delete the selected group or all groups Group members however...

Page 42: ...number assigned to a key Change assign a different phone number to a key Remove clear the speed dial setting for a key Dialling speed dial numbers In Idle mode press and hold the appropriate key My namecard Menu 2 5 Use this menu to create a name card and send it to other people Saving your name card The procedure for creating your name card is the same as the one for saving a phone number in the ...

Page 43: ...ion for saving contacts If you select Always ask the phone will ask you to select a memory location each time you save a number Copy all to copy all of the contacts stored on the SIM card to the phone s memory or vice versa Delete all delete all of the contacts from your phone s memory your SIM card or all Memory status check the number of contacts you have stored in the phone s memory and on the ...

Page 44: ...thods to save music files to your phone s memory Download from the wireless web p 51 Download from a PC using the optional Samsung PC Studio Samsung PC Studio User s Guide Receive via an active Bluetooth connection p 26 Copy to a memory card and insert the card into the phone p 26 Downloaded or received files are stored in the Music folder Creating a play list 1 From the music player screen press ...

Page 45: ...d the file via Bluetooth Set as set the file as your ringtone or as a ringtone for a Phonebook entry Remove from playlist remove the selected file from the play list Settings change the default settings for playing music files Repeat mode select a repeat mode type Key Function Pauses or resumes playback Left Returns to the previous file Right Skips to the next file Up Opens the play list Down Stop...

Page 46: ... add files to the play list Move in playlist move the selected file to the position you want within the play list Remove remove the selected file or all files from the play list Details access the file properties Voice recorder Menu 3 2 Use this menu to record voice memos and any other sounds Recording a voice memo 1 Press to start recording 2 Speak into the mouthpiece Press to pause or resume rec...

Page 47: ...ing options Play play the selected voice memo in Review mode Record record a new voice memo Go to My voice clips access the voice memo list Send via send the file via MMS or Bluetooth Delete delete the file Rename change the file name Lock Unlock lock the file to prevent it from being deleted or unlock the file Details access the file properties Key Function Pauses or resumes playback Left Moves b...

Page 48: ...lder Delete delete the selected application or all applications except for the embedded games Lock Unlock lock the application to prevent it from being deleted or unlock the application Details access the application properties Permissions set permission settings for services that charge you additional costs such as network access and SMS Upgrade upgrade the application to the latest version Send ...

Page 49: ...tions and select Add 2 Press Left or Right to scroll to the city you want As the time line moves the time and date of the given zone display 3 Press Save Using world clock options From the World clock screen press Options to access the following options Edit change the local time zone Add add a time zone Unmark second clock Mark as second clock set the selected time zone to be displayed for a dual...

Page 50: ... time format Repeat select a repeat option Alarm tone select an alarm ringtone 3 Press Save Stopping an alarm For a non wake up alarm press any key For a wake up alarm press Confirm or Press any key except for Confirm and to cause it to sound again after 5 minutes Deactivating an alarm 1 Select the alarm you want to deactivate 2 Select Off on the Alarm line 3 Press Save Setting alarms to sound whe...

Page 51: ...enu 3 7 Use this menu for common conversions such as length and temperature 1 Select a converter 2 Press Left or Right to select the original unit and press Down 3 Enter the value to be converted and press Down Press to insert a decimal point Press to change the temperature to above zero or below zero 4 Press Left or Right to select the unit to which you want to convert The equivalent value for th...

Page 52: ...he stopwatch 2 Press to check an interval You can repeat this step for a total of 4 intervals Memo Menu 3 10 Use this menu to make memos for things that are important and manage them Creating a memo 1 Press Options and select Create 2 Enter the memo s text and press Viewing a memo 1 Select the memo you want to view 2 Press Left or Right to view other memos Using memo options While viewing memo det...

Page 53: ...rvice provider For details see your SIM card instructions or contact your service provider Browser Menu 4 The Wireless Application Protocol WAP browser on your phone allows you to access the wireless web From the wireless web you can access up to date information and a wide variety of media content such as games wallpapers ringtones and music files Home Menu 4 1 Use this menu to connect your phone...

Page 54: ...it view To Desktop view change the display mode of the browser Save save the selected image or the current page Page details access the page properties Browser options change the various settings for the browser Cache change the cache mode or clear the cache The cache is a temporary memory site that stores recently accessed web pages Cookies change the cookie acceptance mode or delete cookies Cook...

Page 55: ...ct Add bookmark 2 Enter a title for the bookmark and press Down 3 Enter a URL address and press Save Accessing a bookmarked page Selecting a bookmark item launches the web browser and accesses the associated web page Using bookmark options From the Bookmarks screen press Options to access the following options Go to access the bookmarked web page Go to homepage access the homepage Enter URL enter ...

Page 56: ...es History Menu 4 5 You can access the list of pages you have accessed recently Select a page from the list to access the corresponding web page From the history list press Options to access the following options Open access the selected web page Delete delete the selected web page or all pages Clear cache Menu 4 6 Use this menu to clear the cache The cache is a temporary memory site that stores r...

Page 57: ...pictures animated images and melodies Creating and sending an SMS message 1 Enter the message text and press 2 Enter a destination number To send the message to more than one recipient fill in additional destination fields 3 Press to send the message Using options while composing an SMS message While composing a message press Options to access the following options Send only send the message The m...

Page 58: ...ect language change the language to be used in T9 input mode Text style change the text attributes Input method change the text input mode Multimedia message Menu 5 1 2 Multimedia Message Service MMS delivers messages containing a combination of text image video and audio from phone to phone or from phone to email Creating and sending an MMS message 1 Select the Subject line 2 Enter the message su...

Page 59: ...e composing an MMS message The table below shows all options without regarding whether an item is added or not You can check common options in the last cell of the table The maximum size allowed for a message can differ depending on your service provider Depending on the file type or DRM Digital Rights Management system some files may not be able to be forwarded Subject Add add the message subject...

Page 60: ... file stored on a memory card This option is only available when you insert a memory card into the phone Remove sound remove an added item Message Add add the message text Edit edit the text Clear message remove the message text Attached items View open the selected item Remove remove an added item Common Preview view the message as it will be shown on the recipient s phone Send send the message S...

Page 61: ...etrieved Voicemail Configuration message containing network parameters from your service provider Broadcast message from your service provider Delivery report for your sent messages Common Delete page delete a page Edit page change the duration of page display or move the page between the other pages Attach attach a Phonebook entry as a name card or a calendar item as a data format attachment Depe...

Page 62: ...age between the SIM card and the phone s memory Cut address extract URL addresses email addresses or phone numbers from the message Copy media save media content from the message to your phone s memory Lock Unlock lock the message to prevent it from being deleted or unlock the message You can protect only those messages stored in the phone s memory Add to Block list add the sender s number to the ...

Page 63: ... apply the configuration specified in the message to your phone Delete delete the message Lock Unlock lock the message to prevent it from being deleted or unlock the message Push messages Go to URL connect to the URL address specified in the message Delete delete the message Cut address extract URL addresses email addresses or phone numbers from the message Lock Unlock lock the message to prevent ...

Page 64: ...sage it opens in Edit mode so that you can edit and send the message Outbox Menu 5 2 3 This folder stores messages that the phone is attempting to send or has failed to send The following icons may appear on the list to show the message status Being sent Failed to be sent While viewing a message press Options to access the following options Send again retry sending the message Forward forward the ...

Page 65: ...resses email addresses or phone numbers from the message Delete delete the message Lock Unlock lock the message to prevent it from being deleted or unlock the message Details access the message properties My folders Menu 5 2 5 Use this menu to create new folders and organise your messages Creating a new folder 1 Press Yes 2 Enter a folder name and press OK Using folder options From the folder list...

Page 66: ...e template list press Options to access the following options Edit edit the selected template Send message create and send a new message using the selected template Delete delete the selected template Add new add a new template Multimedia message templates Menu 5 3 2 You can access embedded MMS templates or ones you have saved so that you can use them in composing an MMS message From the template ...

Page 67: ...message Menu 5 5 1 You can configure default SMS settings Send settings set up the options for sending SMS messages Reply path allow recipients to reply to you through your SMS server Delivery report set the network to inform you when your messages are delivered Character support select a character encoding type When you select Automatic the phone switches the encoding type from GSM alphabet to Un...

Page 68: ...e selected format Default validity set the length of time your messages are stored in the SMS server Setting name enter a profile name Multimedia message Menu 5 5 2 You can configure default MMS settings Sending settings set up the options for sending MMS messages Delivery report set the network to inform you when your messages are delivered Hide address set your address to be hidden from the reci...

Page 69: ...k determine if your phone retrieves new messages automatically when you are in your home service area Reception when abroad determine if your phone retrieves new messages automatically when you are roaming on another network Reception within your home network or abroad has the following options Manual the phone displays notifications Use the Retrieve option to manually retrieve new messages Automa...

Page 70: ...er details Language select the preferred languages in which broadcast messages display SOS messages Menu 5 6 In an emergency you can send an SOS message to your family or friends for help You can also receive an SOS message from other people who are in an emergency Use this menu to specify options for sending and receiving an SOS message Sending options Menu 5 6 1 You can set up SOS message option...

Page 71: ...is menu to view the amount of memory currently in use in each message folder My files Menu 6 The My files menu allows you to access images videos music files and sound files stored in the phone s memory or on a memory card To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select My files Images Use this menu to access photos you have taken and images you have downloaded received in messages or impor...

Page 72: ...ons may vary List return to the image list Send via send the file via MMS or Bluetooth Set as set the image as your wallpaper for the main display or as a caller ID image for a Phonebook entry Delete delete the file Rename change the file name Move to move the file to another folder or to a memory card Copy to memory card copy the file to a memory card This option is only available when you insert...

Page 73: ...d file available options may vary List return to the video list Send via send the file via MMS or Bluetooth Set as wallpaper set the video clip if saved as a 3gp file as your wallpaper for the main display Delete delete the file Rename change the file name Move to move the file to another folder or to a memory card Copy to memory card copy the file to a memory card This option is only available wh...

Page 74: ...r opens and the selected music file plays p 43 Sounds Use this menu to access voice memos you have recorded and sound files you have downloaded received in messages or imported from your PC Playing a sound clip 1 Select a sound folder 2 Select a sound clip The selected sound plays For a voice memo see Voice recorder p 44 Using sound options While playing a sound clip press Options to access the fo...

Page 75: ...e to prevent it from being deleted or unlock the file Details access the file properties Other files Files that you have received but which are not supported by your phone are stored in this folder You cannot open these files on the phone Unsupported file formats include doc ppt and txt From the file list press Options to access the following options Send via bluetooth send the file via Bluetooth ...

Page 76: ...ght to view the memory status by size or number of items Calendar Menu 7 The Calendar menu enables you to keep track of your schedule To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select Calendar Selecting a day on the calendar When you enter the Calendar menu the calendar in Month view appears with the current date indicated by a coloured box Press Left or Right to move by day Your phone is pre...

Page 77: ...ted items the item type icons and the number of items for a specific day appear at the bottom of the calendar Appointment Anniversary Task Viewing an item 1 Select a date on the calendar to display the items for the day 2 Select an item to view its details 3 Press Left or Right to access the other items scheduled for the selected day While viewing an item press Options to access the following opti...

Page 78: ... using various deleting options Missed alarm events view items whose alarms you have missed Memory status access memory information for the items stored on the calendar Viewing items in a different mode You can change the calendar display to Day view or Week view Press Options and select View by a view mode Day view You can view items for the selected date The following icons may display to indica...

Page 79: ... jpeg photos Taking a photo 1 Access the Camera menu or press and hold to turn on the camera 2 Make any desired adjustments Press to access camera options next section Use the keypad to change the camera settings or switch to other modes p 79 3 Press or to take a photo The photo is saved in the My photos folder Do not take photos or record videos of people without their permission Do not take phot...

Page 80: ...aic shot take several stills and save them on one frame You can select the layout and shooting mode Effects change the colour tone or apply a special effect Frames apply a decorative frame Timer set a time delay before the camera takes a photo Go to My photos access the My photos folder Camera settings change the default settings for taking photos Size select an image size Quality select an image ...

Page 81: ...use the keypad to customise your camera settings in Capture mode Taking a photo with the phone closed 1 Press and hold 2 When Preview appears on the display press to take a photo The photo is automatically saved Key Function Left Right Adjusts the brightness Up Down Zooms in or out 1 Switches to Record mode p 80 2 Changes the image size 3 Changes the image quality 4 Changes the shooting mode 5 Cha...

Page 82: ...ording 4 Press or to stop recording The video is automatically saved in the My video clips folder Using camera options in Record mode In Record mode press to access the following options Take photo switch to Capture mode Effects change the colour tone or apply a special effect Timer set a time delay before the camera starts recording Go to My video clips access the My video clips folder 5 To Press...

Page 83: ...ness adjustment on or off Camcorder shortcuts view the functions of the keys you can use in Record mode Using the keypad in Record mode You can use the keypad to customise your camera settings in Record mode Key Function Left Right Adjusts the brightness Up Down Zooms in or out 1 Switches to Capture mode p 77 2 Changes the frame size 5 Changes the colour tone or applies a special effect 7 Mutes or...

Page 84: ...CC Mobile Country Code from the network and automatically update the current time for the country that you are in when you travel abroad Before updating the phone will ask you if you want to update time information Manual only you can set the time and date manually Automatic your phone will receive time information from the network Time zone set the home time zone Select the city that corresponds ...

Page 85: ...y when the phone is switched on Shortcuts Menu 9 2 3 You can use the Navigation keys as shortcuts to access specific menus directly from Idle mode Use this menu to change the shortcut assignments for Down Left and Right Up is fixed as a shortcut to My menu Assigning a shortcut menu 1 Select a key to be used as a shortcut key 2 Select a menu to be assigned to the key Using shortcut options Press Op...

Page 86: ...e all items Volume key Menu 9 2 5 Use this menu to set whether the phone mutes the call ringer or rejects a call if you press and hold when a call comes in You can also set whether the phone sends an SMS message to the caller when a call is rejected Extra settings Menu 9 2 6 Use this menu to change additional settings for using the phone Auto redial set the phone to make up to ten attempts to redi...

Page 87: ...e to display the calendar of the current month Text position select a text position If you do not want to display text select Off Text mode select a font style Text colour select a font colour Graphic logo set the phone to display a graphic icon instead of the service provider s logo This is only available if a graphic icon has been received in a message Main menu style Menu 9 3 2 You can select a...

Page 88: ... menu to select a clock type to be displayed on the idle screen Changing the clock is only available when you have marked a time zone for a dual clock type Show caller information Menu 9 3 8 Use this menu to set the phone to display missed call notifications with the most recently missed caller s information To set the external display to show caller information select With cover display Cover dis...

Page 89: ... message Power on off Menu 9 4 4 Use this menu to select the melody that the phone sounds when it is switched on or off Silent mode Menu 9 4 5 Use this menu to set how the phone acts to alert you to a specific event while in Silent mode Extra tones Menu 9 4 6 Use this menu to customise additional tones for the phone Minute minder set the phone to beep every minute during an outgoing call to keep y...

Page 90: ...wer the phone Unreachable divert calls when you are not in your service area or when your phone is switched off Cancel all cancel all call diverting options 2 Select the type of calls to be diverted 3 Select Activate To deactivate call diverting select Deactivate 4 Move to the Divert to line and enter the number to which calls are to be diverted 5 If you selected No reply move to the Seconds line ...

Page 91: ... 2 Select the type of calls to be barred 3 Select Activate To deactivate call barring select Deactivate 4 Enter the call barring password supplied by your service provider and press Select Call waiting Menu 9 5 3 This network service informs you when someone is calling you while you are on another call 1 Select the type of calls to which call waiting option will apply 2 Select Activate To deactiva...

Page 92: ...t incoming and outgoing calls to be restricted to a selected user group For details about how to create a closed user group CUG contact your service provider Index list add delete or activate CUG index numbers Outside access enable calls to numbers other than those in the closed user group This feature depends on the nature of your CUG subscription Default group enable the default CUG if you have ...

Page 93: ...or deactivate the Bluetooth feature My devices search for connectable Bluetooth devices My phone s visibility allow other Bluetooth devices to locate your phone or hide your visibility My phone s name assign a Bluetooth device name to your phone which is then displayed on other devices Secure mode determine if the phone asks for your confirmation when other devices access your data Bluetooth servi...

Page 94: ...the device Grey for unpaired devices Blue for paired devices Orange for devices that are currently connected to your phone 3 Select a device 4 Enter a Bluetooth PIN and press OK This code is used just once and you do not need to memorise it When the owner of the other device enters the same code pairing is complete Using device options From the device list press Options to access the following opt...

Page 95: ... from the list Security Menu 9 7 Use this menu to protect the phone against unauthorised use by managing the several access codes of your phone and SIM card PIN check Menu 9 7 1 The 4 to 8 digit PIN Personal Identification Number protects your SIM card against unauthorised use When this feature is enabled the phone requires your PIN each time it is switched on Change PIN code Menu 9 7 2 Use this m...

Page 96: ...n the phone except for call functions When a privacy option is enabled you must enter the phone password to access the locked items or functions SIM lock Menu 9 7 6 This menu allows your phone to work only with the current SIM card by assigning a SIM lock password You must enter the password to use a different SIM card Fixed dialling mode Menu 9 7 7 If supported by your SIM card FDN Fixed Dialling...

Page 97: ...sender s name Message check the preset tracking message text 3 When you have finished press Save 4 Press Accept if you agree to the terms and conditions of service listed on the screen Connection settings Menu 9 8 Use this menu to create and customise the profiles containing the settings for connecting your phone to the network You need these settings to use the web browser or send MMS messages Se...

Page 98: ...isconnected if there has been no new data traffic in that time DNS activate or deactivate the DNS Domain Name Server addresses DNS1 and DNS2 enter the primary and secondary DNS addresses Bearer select the network bearer type Advanced settings change the advanced options Depending on the bearer setting available options vary When the bearer is set to GPRS APN enter the access point name Login ID en...

Page 99: ...ete the profile Add new connection add a new profile Reset settings Menu 9 9 Use this menu to reset the phone s settings you have changed 1 Press to select the setting categories to be reset 2 Press Reset 3 Press OK to confirm the reset 4 Enter the phone password and press OK The password is preset to 00000000 You can change this password p 94 ...

Page 100: ...ou must enter the phone s password before you can use the phone PIN lock You are using your phone for the first time You must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM card The PIN locking feature is enabled Every time the phone is switched on the PIN has to be entered To disable this feature use the PIN check menu PUK lock The PIN code was entered incorrectly three times and the SIM card is now blocked...

Page 101: ...hat you have accessed the right cellular network Be sure that you have not set an incoming call barring option Your correspondent cannot hear you speaking Be sure that he microphone is switched on Be sure that you are holding the phone close enough to your mouth The microphone is located at the bottom of the phone The phone starts beeping and Low battery flashes on the display Your battery is insu...

Page 102: ... or Samsung after sales service Health and safety information SAR certification information This phone meets European Union EU requirements concerning exposure to radio waves Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver It is designed and manufactured to not exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency RF energy as recommended by the EU Council These limits are part of comprehensive ...

Page 103: ...r required to reach the network In general the closer you are to a base station the lower the power output of the phone Before a new model phone is available for sale to the public compliance with the European R TTE Directive must be shown This directive includes as one of its essential requirements the protection of the health and safety of the user and any other person Precautions when using bat...

Page 104: ... 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 first Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places because the capacity and lifetime of the battery will be reduced Try to keep the battery at room temperature A phone with a hot or c...

Page 105: ... in the country or region you are in Operating environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in the area you are in and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it or when it may cause interference or danger When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device read its user s guide for detailed safety instructions Do not connect incompatible products A...

Page 106: ...he independent research and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place switch off your phone immediately Hearing aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids In the event of such interference you may wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives Other medical devices If you us...

Page 107: ...uch areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Users are advised to switch off the phone while at a refuelling point service station Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots fuel storage and distribution areas chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress Areas with a potentially explosiv...

Page 108: ...k with local service providers To make an emergency call 1 Switch on the phone 2 Key in the emergency number for your present location Emergency numbers vary by location 3 Press Certain features like Call Barring may need to be deactivated before you can make an emergency call Consult this document and your local cellular service provider Other important safety information Only qualified personnel...

Page 109: ... to the suspension or denial of telephone services to the offender or legal action or both Care and maintenance Your phone is a product 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 your phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small...

Page 110: ...n Do not put the phone in or on heating devices such as a microwave oven stove or radiator The phone may explode when overheated When the phone or battery gets wet the label indicating water damage inside the phone changes colour 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 ...

Page 111: ...tings 91 Broadcast messages 61 68 Browser web bookmarks 53 homepage access 51 C Calculator 49 Calendar changing view mode 76 consulting 75 creating items 75 deleting items 75 76 Call cost 37 Call records dialled 36 missed 36 received 36 Call ringtone set 86 Call time 37 Caller groups 39 Caller ID 86 90 Calls answering 31 barring 88 diverting 88 holding 32 making 30 redialling 31 rejecting 32 trans...

Page 112: ...music files 44 SMS 60 61 62 63 65 sounds 73 videos 71 Dialled calls 36 Dialling display set 86 Display brightness 85 icons 11 language 83 settings 85 skin colour 85 wallpaper 85 Diverting calls 88 DRM Digital Rights Management 69 DST Daylight Saving Time 47 DTMF tones send 34 E Emergency calls 106 F FDN Fixed Dialling Number mode 94 File manager 69 G Greeting message 83 H Health and safety 100 Hol...

Page 113: ... 41 Menu accessing 13 overview 5 Menu style 85 Message ringtone 87 Messages broadcast 61 68 configuration 61 MMS 56 60 push 61 SMS 55 60 SOS 68 voicemail 90 Minute minder 87 Missed calls 36 MMS messages creating sending 56 deleting 61 62 63 setting 66 viewing 59 Mobile tracker 95 Multi party calls 35 Music files downloading 42 playing 43 Music player 42 My files 69 My menu 84 N Name card 40 Names ...

Page 114: ... 70 taking 77 viewing 70 PIN changing 93 check 93 PIN2 change 94 Power on off tone 87 Privacy set 94 Problems solve 98 Push messages 61 68 R Received calls 36 Received messages 59 Recent calls 35 Recording videos 80 voice memos 44 Redialling automatically 84 manually 31 Reject list SMS 66 Resetting phone 97 Ringtone call 86 message 87 Road safety 103 Roaming 89 S Safety information 100 precautions...

Page 115: ...68 Sound settings 86 Sounds deleting 73 playing 72 Speakerphone 33 Speed dialling 39 Stopwatch 50 Switching on off mouthpiece 34 phone 9 T T9 mode text input 29 Text enter 28 Time set 82 Timer 49 V Videos deleting 71 playing 71 recording 80 Voice recorder 44 Voicemail server 90 Volume call ringtone 86 earpiece 32 Volume key function 84 W Waiting call 89 Wallpaper 85 Web browser bookmarks 53 homepa...

Page 116: ...T12 2TD UKଖ Identification mark 0168 The technical documentation kept at which will be made available upon request Representative in the EU Declaration of Conformity R TTE Samsung Electronics QA Lab Samsung Electronics Euro QA Lab Blackbushe Business Park Saxony Way Yateley Hampshire GU46 6GG UKଖ Yong Sang Park S Manager n o s r e p d e s i r o h t u a f o e r u t a n g i s d n a e m a n e u s s i...

Page 117: ... 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 13068A English EU 01 2007 Rev 1 0 ...

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