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First steps to operating your phone

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

Assemble and charge the phone

Camera lens

Headset/
Adapter jack

External display

Camera key

Insert the SIM card.

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

Summary of Contents for SGH-E576

Page 1: ... 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 LTN 12 2006 Rev 1 0 ...

Page 2: ...SGH E576 User s Guide ...

Page 3: ...dangerous Switch off the phone near all medical equipment Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external radio frequency energy Follow any regulations or rules in force Interference All wireless phones may be subject to interference which could affect their performance Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal Copyr...

Page 4: ...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 5: ...ore 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 Camera and camcorder Use the camera module on your phone to take a photo or record a video Special features of your phone Music ...

Page 6: ...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 Voice recorder Record memos or sounds Women s life Use multiple features designed for women in our modern world Organiser Keep track o...

Page 7: ...ls 17 Step outside 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 23 Send an SOS message 24 Use Bluetooth 25 Use a memory card 26 Enter text 28 ABC T9 Number and Symbol modes Call functions 30 Advanced calling features Menu functions 35 All menu options listed ...

Page 8: ...14 SIM Application Toolkit1 p 42 p 44 p 47 p 48 p 50 p 53 p 54 p 55 p 56 p 56 p 57 p 57 p 57 p 58 4 Yahoo search2 p 58 5 Messages p 59 1 Create message 2 My messages 3 Templates 4 Delete all 5 Settings 6 SOS messages 7 Memory status p 59 p 63 p 67 p 68 p 68 p 71 p 72 6 My files p 72 Images Videos Music Sounds Other files Memory card3 Memory status p 72 p 73 p 75 p 75 p 76 p 76 p 77 7 Calendar p 77...

Page 9: ...th the 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 Volume keys Left soft key Memory card slot Right soft key Navigation keys Up Down Left Right Main display Delete key Dial key Alphanumeric keys ...

Page 10: ...twork 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 Headset Adapter jack External display Camera key Insert the SIM card Make sure that the gold coloured contacts on the card are face down ...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...u are not allowed 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 PI...

Page 13: ...rough menu options In Idle mode launch the web browser In Menu mode select the highlighted menu option or confirm input 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 Menu mode cancel input and return the phone to Idle mode Enter numb...

Page 14: ...hown on the display may vary 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 71 ...

Page 15: ...tive p 90 Home Zone if registered for the appropriate service Office Zone if registered for the appropriate service Bluetooth active p 94 Bluetooth hands free car kit or headset connected p 94 Pedometer active p 47 Silent mode Mute Silent mode Vibration Whisper mode during a call p 34 New message New voicemail Battery power level ...

Page 16: ...n keys to move to the next or previous option 3 Press Select or to confirm the function displayed 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 ...

Page 17: ...elect a ringtone category 3 Select a ringtone 4 Press Save Display language Call ringer melody In Idle mode press Volume to adjust the keytone volume You can set the wallpaper for the idle screen 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Display settings Wallpaper Main display 2 Select an image or video category 3 Select an image or a video clip 4 Press Select 5 Press Save Keytone volume Idle ...

Page 18: ... as shortcuts to access your favourite menus 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Phone settings Shortcuts 2 Select a key Menu mode skin colour Menu shortcuts 3 Select a menu to be assigned to the key You can set up a menu of your own using your favourite menu items 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 ch...

Page 19: ...ainst unauthorised use with a phone password The phone will require the password when turned on My menu continued Silent mode Phone lock 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Security Change password 2 Enter the default password 00000000 and press OK 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 ...

Page 20: ...ess 3 To end the call press 1 When the phone rings press 2 To end the call press Press Volume Make a call 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 21: ...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 50 Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC Studio Samsung PC Studio User s Guide Receive via Bluetooth p 26 Copy to a memory card and ins...

Page 22: ...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 Volume adjust the volume 3 Press Down to stop playback Play music files ...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...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 Send only or Save and send 4 Enter destination numbers 5 Press to send the message Send a text message SMS...

Page 25: ...t 3 Enter the message subject and press 4 Select Image or video and add an image or a video clip 5 Select Sound and add a sound clip 6 Select Message 7 Enter the message text and press Send a multimedia message MMS 8 Press Options and select Send 9 Enter destination numbers or email addresses 10 Press to send the message ...

Page 26: ...e mode press Menu and select Messages My messages Inbox 2 Select an SMS message View a text message When you receive a message 1 Press View 2 Press Options and select Retrieve 3 Select the message from the Inbox From the Inbox 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Messages My messages Inbox 2 Select an MMS message View a multimedia message ...

Page 27: ...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 5 Press Options and select Save to save your settings Set up SOS message options 6 Press Yes to send the notification to the registered numbers In Idle mode with the phone closed press Volume 4 times The phone sends the SOS message Send the SOS message ...

Page 28: ...enu and select Settings Bluetooth Activation On 2 Select My phone s visibility On to allow other devices to locate your phone Turn on Bluetooth 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Bluetooth My devices Search for new devices 2 Select a device 3 Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the other device s Bluetooth PIN if it has one and press OK When the owner of the other device enters the same code pairi...

Page 29: ...lect Send via Bluetooth 4 Search for and select a device 5 If necessary enter the Bluetooth PIN and press OK Send data 1 When a device attempts to access your phone press Yes to permit the connection 2 If necessary press Yes to confirm that you are willing to receive Frequent erasing and writing will shorten a card s lifespan Do not subject cards to strong shocks Receive data Important memory card...

Page 30: ...or metal objects If dirty wipe the card with a soft cloth Keep cards away from small children or pets Do not expose cards in a place subject to electro static discharge and or electromagnetic interference 1 Insert the card into the card slot with the label side face up 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 slo...

Page 31: ... 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 32: ...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 33: ...n Idle mode enter an area code and phone number 2 Press 3 When you want to end the call press Making an international call 1 In Idle mode press and hold 0 The character appears 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 insert the symbols OK Press and hol...

Page 34: ... 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 35: ...u 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 Volume to adjust the earpiece volume during a call Press Volume up to increase the volume level and press Volume down to decrease the volume level Placing a call on hold Retrievi...

Page 36: ...ically 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 your phone as a speaker phone 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 earpiece Using menu shortcuts du...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...r 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 Gif your SIM car...

Page 39: ...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 40: ...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 41: ...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 42: ...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 43: ...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 44: ...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 45: ...ethods to save music files to your phone s memory Download from the wireless web p 50 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 46: ... 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 Shuffle set the music player to play tracks in random order Visualisation change the playback animation Volume select a volume level Key Function Pauses or resumes playback Left Returns to the previo...

Page 47: ...menus which can be useful for women in the modern world Fragrance type Menu 3 2 1 Use this menu to help you choose a personal style best suited for you according to your own preferences such as favourite food and music hobbies fashion sense and the places you love to go Creating a personal profile 1 Press Create 2 Specify profile parameters 3 When you have finished press Save The phone displays a ...

Page 48: ...ythm states for that date While viewing your biorhythm cycle press Options to access the following options Send via text message send the biorhythm via SMS Report via text message set to receive your biorhythm via SMS at a specified time Checking your biorhythm for the current month 1 From the Biorhythm screen select Month view 2 Enter your birth date and press OK Height Weight ratio Menu 3 2 3 Us...

Page 49: ...5 Move to the How long line and enter the length of work time 6 Press Save Checking consumed calories for a day Select a day to view the details for the total calories consumed for the selected day From the calorie item list press Options to access the following options Change time enter the amount of time you exercised or worked Create add a new calorie item Delete delete the selected calorie ite...

Page 50: ...r information for the item 4 Press Save to add the item to the bag Using options From the item list of a shopping bag press Options to access the following options Edit edit information on the item Add add a new item to the bag Delete remove the selected item or all items from the bag Pedometer Menu 3 3 Use this menu to keep track of how many steps you have taken and the calories you have burned w...

Page 51: ...formation Reset select a reset option Counter reset the counter All data clear the counter history and goal setting information Voice recorder Menu 3 4 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 recording 3 Press Stop or Down to end recording The voice memo is automatically saved 4 ...

Page 52: ...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 backward in a memo Right Moves forward in a memo Volume A...

Page 53: ...o scroll through browser items and press to select an item Using browser options From any web page press Options to access the following options Go to access the linked web page Go to homepage return to the homepage Enter URL enter a URL address manually Go move backward or forward through pages in history Reload reload the current page with updated information Bookmarks bookmark the current page ...

Page 54: ...t browser access version and copyright information about the browser Enter URL Menu 3 5 2 Use this menu to manually enter a URL address and access the associated web page You can add the entered address to the bookmark list by selecting Add bookmark Bookmarks Menu 3 5 3 Use this menu to save URL addresses in order to quickly access web pages or access ones you have bookmarked while navigating the ...

Page 55: ... 5 4 You can access the list of pages you have saved while online Select a page name from the list to view the corresponding web page offline From the saved page list press the Options to access the following options Show access the selected web page Edit title change the name for the selected web page Delete delete the selected web page or all pages History Menu 3 5 5 You can access the list of p...

Page 56: ...m the application list and follow the onscreen instructions The procedure may differ from application to application Using Java application options From the application list press Options to access the following options Start launch the selected application Move to move the application to another folder Delete delete the selected application or all applications except for the embedded games Lock U...

Page 57: ... the local time zone 1 From the World clock screen press Options and select Edit 2 Select Time zone 3 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 4 Press Save 5 Press Save to save the city as your local time zone Adding a time zone 1 From the World clock screen press Options and select Add 2 Press Left or Right to scroll to ...

Page 58: ...e zone for a dual clock type Alarm Menu 3 8 Use this menu to set alarms The alert type for a normal alarm corresponds to the call alert type setting A wake up alarm is not affected by your sound settings Setting an alarm 1 Select a type of alarm 2 Set each alarm option Alarm activate the alarm Alarm time enter the time for the alarm to sound AM PM set AM or PM in 12 hour time format Repeat select ...

Page 59: ...nctions such as addition subtraction multiplication and division 1 Enter the first number Press to insert a decimal point or bracket Press or to move the cursor 2 Press one of the Navigation keys to access the arithmetic function you want 3 Enter the second number 4 Press to view the result 5 If necessary repeat from step 2 to continue the calculation Converter Menu 3 10 Use this menu for common c...

Page 60: ...ime expires Starting the timer 1 Press Set 2 Enter the length of time you want to count down and press OK 3 Press to start counting down Stopping the timer Press any key when the timer sounds Press on the timer screen to stop the timer before it sounds Stopwatch Menu 3 12 Use this menu to measure elapsed time 1 Press to start the stopwatch 2 Press to check an interval You can repeat this step for ...

Page 61: ...ed SIM Application Toolkit Menu 3 14 This menu is available if you use a SIM card that supports SIM Application Toolkit menus and provides additional services such as news weather sports entertainment and location services Available services may vary depending on your service provider For details see your SIM card instructions or contact your service provider Yahoo search Menu 4 Yahoo search launc...

Page 62: ...age 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 Save and send send the message and then save it in the Sentbox folder Inser...

Page 63: ...sages 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 subject and press 3 Select the Image or video line 4 Select Add image or Add video and add an image or a video clip 5 Select the Sound line 6 Select Add sound and add a sound clip 7 Select the Message line You can ...

Page 64: ...ng whether an item is added or not You can check common options in the last cell of the table Subject Add add the message subject Edit edit the subject Clear subject remove the message subject Image or video Add image Add video add a media file stored in the phone s memory Change image Change video replace an added item Add memory card add a file stored on a memory card This option is only availab...

Page 65: ...iew open the selected item Remove remove the selected item or all items Common Preview view the message as it will be shown on the recipient s phone Send send the message Save in save the message in another message folder Add page add pages Move to each page by pressing Left or Right Delete page delete a page Edit page change the duration of page display or move the page between the other pages At...

Page 66: ...from web servers Configuration message containing network parameters from your service provider Broadcast message from your service provider Delivery report for your sent messages To view a message 1 Select the message you want 2 Press or Gto view other messages Using message options While viewing a message press Options to access the following options SMS messages Reply via text message reply to ...

Page 67: ...rotect only those messages stored in the phone s memory Add to Block list add the sender s number to the block list to reject the messages from the sender MMS messages Retrieve retrieve the MMS message from the MMS server Reply via text message reply to the sender via SMS Reply via multimedia message to reply to the sender via MMS Forward forward the message to other people Delete delete the messa...

Page 68: ...sses or phone numbers from the message Lock Unlock lock the message to prevent it from being deleted or unlock the message Broadcast messages Save save the message to the phone s memory Cut address extract URL addresses email addresses or phone numbers from the message Delete delete the message Delivery reports Cut address extract URL addresses email addresses or phone numbers from the report Dele...

Page 69: ...Cut address extract URL addresses 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 Sentbox Menu 5 2 4 This folder stores messages that you have sent While viewing a message press Options to access the following options Send send the message Forward fo...

Page 70: ...older Templates Menu 5 3 Use this menu to make and use templates of frequently used messages or passages Text templates Menu 5 3 1 You can access embedded text templates or create ones with the sentences you use frequently so that you can use them in composing an SMS message Creating a template 1 Select an empty location 2 Enter a message and press OK Using template options From the template list ...

Page 71: ...all at once 1 Press to select the message folders to be cleared Pressing the key twice displays the message types so that you can specify the ones to be deleted 2 Press Delete 3 Press to select With protection to delete locked messages and then press Yes 4 Press Yes to confirm the deletion Settings Menu 5 5 Use this menu to set up various options for using the messaging services Text message Menu ...

Page 72: ...e Profile settings set the properties of each profile Service centre store or change the number of your SMS server Default destination enter the default destination It will be displayed in the first field on the destination field Default type set the default message type The network can convert messages into the selected format Default validity set the length of time your messages are stored in th...

Page 73: ...rk to inform the sender when a message is delivered to you Recep in home network 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...

Page 74: ...urther 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 op...

Page 75: ... 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 imported from your PC Viewing an i...

Page 76: ...S 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 a memory card into the phone Visible to Bluetooth share the file or all...

Page 77: ... 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 when you insert a memory card into the phone Visible to Bluetooth share the file or all files with other Bluetooth devices Lock Unlock lock the file to prevent it from ...

Page 78: ...For a voice memo see Voice recorder p 48 Using sound options After playing a sound clip press Options to access the following options Depending on the selected file available options may vary List return to the sound list Send via send the file via MMS or Bluetooth Set as set the sound as your ringtone or a ringtone for a Phonebook entry Delete delete the file Rename change the file name Move to m...

Page 79: ...delete the selected file or all files Rename change the file name Move to memory card move the file to a memory card This option is only available when you insert a memory card into the phone Copy to memory card copy the file to a memory card This option is only available when you insert a memory card into the phone Visible to Bluetooth share the file or all files with other Bluetooth devices Lock...

Page 80: ... menu the calendar in Month view appears with the current date indicated by a coloured box Press Left or Right to move by day Press Up or Down to move by week Press Volume to move by month Creating an item You can store appointments anniversaries and tasks on the calendar 1 Select a date on the calendar 2 Press Options and select Create an item type 3 Enter information or change the settings 4 Pre...

Page 81: ...d for the selected day While viewing an item press Options to access the following options Edit edit the item Create add a new item Send via send the item via SMS MMS or Bluetooth View by change the view mode of the calendar Delete delete the selected item Memory status access memory information for the items stored on the calendar Using calendar options On the calendar press Options to access the...

Page 82: ...ou can view items for the selected date The following icons may display to indicate the item s status Alarm set Recurring item Task priority Red high Blue normal Grey low Completed task Select an item to view its details Week view You can view items for the selected week A coloured box on the timetable indicates the presence of a schedule item Select a cell on the date you want Camera Menu 8 You c...

Page 83: ...ess 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 photos or record videos in a place where cameras are not allowed Do not take photos or record videos in a place where you may interfere with another person s privacy When you take a photo in direct sunlight or in bright conditions shadows may appear o...

Page 84: ...he 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 quality setting Viewfinder select a preview screen Scene programs set wh...

Page 85: ...s Press to access camera options next section Use the keypad to change the camera settings or switch to other modes p 84 Key Function Left Right Adjusts the brightness Up Down Volume Zooms in or out 1 Switches to Record mode p 82 2 Changes the image size 3 Changes the image quality 4 Changes the shooting mode 5 Changes the colour tone or applies a special effect 7 Selects a decorative frame 8 Sets...

Page 86: ...arts recording Go to My video clips access the My video clips folder Camcorder settings change the following settings for recording videos Size select a frame size Viewfinder select a preview screen Audio record record a video with audio Zoom sound turn the sound effect for zooming on or off Brightness sound turn the sound effect for brightness adjustment on or off Camcorder shortcuts view the fun...

Page 87: ... to their default status To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select Settings Time and date Menu 9 1 Use this menu to change the time and date displayed on your phone Key Function Left Right Adjusts the brightness Up Down Volume Zooms in or out 1 Switches to Capture mode p 80 2 Changes the frame size 5 Changes the colour tone or applies a special effect 7 Mutes or unmutes audio 8 Sets t...

Page 88: ...ds to your home zone Daylight saving select to apply daylight saving time Set time enter the current time AM PM set AM or PM in 12 hour time format Time format select a time format Set date enter the current date Date format select a date format Calendar starting day set which day of the week the calendar starts with Phone settings Menu 9 2 Many different features of your phone s system can be cus...

Page 89: ...Select a menu to be assigned to the key Using shortcut options Press Options to access the following options Change assign or change a shortcut assignment Remove deactivate the shortcut assignment to the selected key Remove all deactivate all shortcut assignments My menu Menu 9 2 4 You can set up a menu of your own using your favourite menu items which can be easily accessed by pressing Up in Idle...

Page 90: ...ether a call is automatically answered when you open your phone Anykey answer set whether a call is answered when you press any key except for Reject and Offline mode Menu 9 2 7 Use this menu to switch the phone to Offline mode or back to Online mode Display settings Menu 9 3 Use this menu to change settings for the display and the light Wallpaper Menu 9 3 1 You can set up the idle screen on the m...

Page 91: ...ghtness Menu 9 3 4 You can adjust the brightness of the display for varying lighting conditions Backlight 9 3 5 You can select the length of time the backlight or display stays on when the phone is not used Main display normal select the length of time the backlight stays on Main display dim select the length of time the display stays on in Dim mode after the backlight turns off After a specified ...

Page 92: ...9 4 Use this menu to customise various sound settings Incoming call Menu 9 4 1 Use this menu to change the sound settings for incoming calls Ringtone select a call ringtone Volume select a ringtone volume Alert type specify how you are to be informed of incoming calls Keypad tone Menu 9 4 2 Use this menu to select the tone that the phone sounds when you press a key Message tone Menu 9 4 3 Use this...

Page 93: ...hone to beep when a call is connected to the system Alert on call set the phone to beep when you receive a new message or when the time for an alarm comes during a call Indicative tone set the phone to beep when a pop up window displays Network services Menu 9 5 Use this menu to access network services Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them if you wi...

Page 94: ...Select Call barring Menu 9 5 2 This network service allows you to restrict your calls 1 Select a call barring option All outgoing calls prohibit all outgoing calls International prohibit international calls International except home only allow calls to numbers within the current country and to your home country when you are abroad All incoming calls prohibit all incoming calls Incoming while abroa...

Page 95: ...be used while roaming outside of your home area or to let the network be chosen automatically You can select a network other than your home network only if there is a valid roaming agreement between the two Caller ID Menu 9 5 5 This network service allows you to hide your phone number from the person you are calling If you select Default the phone will use the default setting provided by the netwo...

Page 96: ...ervice provider When making a call you are given the option of using your default CUG instead of selecting one from the list Deactivate disable an activated CUG index number Bluetooth Menu 9 6 Using the Bluetooth feature you can connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them talk hands free or control the phone remotely Bluetooth technology allows free wireless...

Page 97: ...es access your data Bluetooth services display available Bluetooth services Searching for and pairing with a Bluetooth device 1 From the Bluetooth menu select My devices 2 Select Search for new devices After searching a list of devices to which you can connect displays The following icons indicate the type of device Mobile phone Stereo headset Mono headset Hands free car kit If there are obstacles...

Page 98: ...ptions to access the following options Connect connect to a headset or hands free car kit Disconnect end the connection with the connected device Browse files search for data from the device and import data directly to your phone Service list access the Bluetooth service list of the device Rename rename the paired device Authorise device Unauthorised device determine whether or not the phone asks ...

Page 99: ...ge your PIN The PIN check feature must be enabled to change the PIN Phone lock Menu 9 7 3 Use this menu to lock the phone and keep it safe from unauthorised use When this feature is enabled you must enter a 4 to 8 digit phone password each time the phone is switched on The password is preset to 00000000 To change the password use the Change password menu Change password Menu 9 7 4 Use this menu to...

Page 100: ...of phone numbers When this feature is enabled you can make calls only to phone numbers stored on the SIM card Change PIN2 code Menu 9 7 8 If supported by your SIM card use this menu to change your current PIN2 Mobile tracker Menu 9 7 9 When someone tries to use your phone with another SIM card the phone will automatically send the preset tracking message to your family or friends You can check the...

Page 101: ...ings for connecting your phone to the network You need these settings to use the web browser or send MMS messages Creating a profile 1 Press New If a profile has previously been saved press Options and select Add new connection 2 Set profile parameters Profile name enter a profile name Homepage URL enter the URL address of the page to be used as your homepage Proxy activate or deactivate the proxy...

Page 102: ...ptions vary When the bearer is set to GPRS APN enter the access point name Login ID enter the login ID Password enter the login password When the bearer is set to GSM Dial number enter the PPP phone number Login ID enter the login ID Password enter the login password Data call type select a call type for data transmission 3 Press Save to save the profile Using profile options Press Options to acce...

Page 103: ...Menu functions 100 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 96 ...

Page 104: ...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 105: ...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 the mouthpiece 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 ins...

Page 106: ...escription of the problem Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after sales service Health and safety information Exposure to Radio Frequency RF Signals Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency RF energy set by the Federal Communications Commission FCC of the U S Government These li...

Page 107: ...ating can be well below the maximum value This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network In general the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna the lower the power output of the phone Before a new model phone is available for sale to the public it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not ...

Page 108: ... Display Grant section of http www fcc gov oet fccid after searching on FCC ID printed in the label on the phone For body operation For body worn operation this model phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with a Samsung supplied or approved accessory designated for this product or when used with and accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset ...

Page 109: ... battery that is damaged in any way Use the battery only for its intended purpose If you use the phone near the network s base station it uses less power talk and standby time are greatly affected by the signal strength on the cellular network and the parameters set by the network operator Battery charging time depends on the remaining battery charge the type of battery and the charger used The ba...

Page 110: ...o not leave the battery in hot or cold places such as in a car in summer or winter conditions as you will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery Always try to keep the battery at room temperature A phone with a hot or cold battery may temporarily not work even when the battery is fully charged Li ion batteries are particularly affected by temperatures below 0 C 32 F Do not short circuit t...

Page 111: ...ind the wheel of a car practice good common sense and remember the following tips Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial If available these features help you to place your call without taking your attention off the road When available use a hands free device If possible add an extra layer of convenience and safety to your wireless phone with one of the many ...

Page 112: ...your car will be stationary If you need to make a call while moving dial only a few numbers check the road and your mirrors then continue Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting Make the people with whom you are talking aware that you are driving and suspend conversations that have the potential to divert your attention from the road Use your wireless phone to...

Page 113: ... phone or any accessory to another device read its user s guide for detailed safety instructions Do not connect incompatible products As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of the equipment and 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 t...

Page 114: ...ial interference 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 use any other personal medical devices consult the manufactur...

Page 115: ... and obey all signs and instructions Sparks in such 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 refueling 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 ar...

Page 116: ...ical emergencies 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 If the phone is not on switch it on 1 Key in the emergenc...

Page 117: ...ed 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 Do not store or carry flammable liquids gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the phone its parts or acce...

Page 118: ...you to enjoy this product for many years Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children s Keep the phone dry Precipitation humidity and liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits Do not use the phone with a wet hand Doing so may cause an electric shock to you or damage to the phone Do not use or store the phone in dusty dirty areas as its mo...

Page 119: ...can clog the device s moving parts and prevent proper operation Do not put the phone in or on heating devices such as a microwave oven a stove or a radiator The phone may explode when overheated Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna Unauthorized antennas or modified accessories may damage the phone and violate regulations governing radio devices If the phone battery charger or a...

Page 120: ...re 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 particular installation If this equipm...

Page 121: ...h the National Fire Protection Standard NFPA 58 For a copy of this standard contact the National Fire Protection Association One Battery march Park Quincy MA 02269 Attn Publication Sales Division Cautions Changes or modifications made in the radio phone not expressly approved by Samsung will void the user s authority to operate the equipment Only use approved batteries antennas and chargers The us...

Page 122: ...nt scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons regardless of age and health The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate SAR The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1 6 W kg SAR Tests are conducted...

Page 123: ...0 Head 1 07W kg Body worn 0 360 W kg GSM1900 Head 0 828 W kg Body worn 0 290W kg Body worn operations are restricted to Samsung supplied approved or none Samsung designated accessories that have no metal and must provide at least 1 5cm separation between the device including its antenna whether extended or retracted and the user s body None compliance to the above restrictions may violate FCC RF e...

Page 124: ...TH A CLIENT WITH THE KIDS WITH EMERGENCY PERSONNEL OR EVEN WITH THE POLICE EACH YEAR AMERICANS MAKE BILLIONS OF CALLS FROM THEIR WIRELESS PHONES AND THE NUMBERS ARE RAPIDLY GROWING But an important responsibility accompanies those benefits one that every wireless phone user must uphold When driving a car driving is your first responsibility A wireless phone can be an invaluable tool but good judgm...

Page 125: ...ss phone users everywhere to make safety their first priority when behind the wheel of a car Wireless telecommunications is keeping us in touch simplifying our lives protecting us in emergencies and providing opportunities to help others in need When it comes to the use of wireless phones safety is your most important call Wireless Phone Safety Tips Below are safety tips to follow while driving an...

Page 126: ... you 4 Suspend conversations during hazardous driving conditions or situations Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving if necessary suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions Rain sleet snow and ice can be hazardous but so is heavy traffic As a driver your first responsibility is to pay attention to the road 5 Do not take notes or look up phone numbers whil...

Page 127: ... driving and if necessary suspend conversations which have the potential to divert your attention from the road 8 Use your wireless phone to call for help Your wireless phone is one of the greatest tools you can own to protect yourself and your family in dangerous situations with your phone at your side help is only three numbers away Dial 9 1 1 or other local emergency number in the case of fire ...

Page 128: ... number Careless distracted individuals and people driving irresponsibly represent a hazard to everyone on the road Since 1984 the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association and the wireless industry have conducted educational outreach to inform wireless phone users of their responsibilities as safe drivers and good citizens As we approach a new century more and more of us will take advantag...

Page 129: ...DA and other federal health and safety agencies When the phone is located at greater distances from the user the exposure to RF is drastically lower 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...

Page 130: ...ucing those studies or in determining the reasons for inconsistent results 3 What is FDA s role concerning the safety of wireless phones Under the law FDA does not review the safety of radiation emitting consumer products such as wireless phones before they can be sold as it does with new drugs or medical devices However the agency has authority to take action if wireless phones are shown to emit ...

Page 131: ...interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the federal level The following agencies belong to this working group National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Environmental Protection Agency Federal Communications Commission Occupational Safety and Health Administration National Telecommunic...

Page 132: ...his document 4 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 groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high priority animal studies are conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to radio frequency energy RF FDA has been a leading participant in the...

Page 133: ...n the context of the latest research developments around the world 5 What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone If there is a risk from these products and at this point we do not know that there is it is probably very small But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks you can take a few simple steps to minimize your exposure to radi...

Page 134: ...ake steps to lower exposure to radio frequency energy RF the measures described above would apply to children and teenagers using wireless phones Reducing the time of wireless phone use and increasing the distance between the user and the RF source will reduce RF exposure Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all...

Page 135: ... 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 body Either configuration should result in compliance with the safety limit 8 Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RF radiation work Since there are no known risks from exposure to R...

Page 136: ...ones can interact with some electronic devices For this reason FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure electromagnetic interference EMI of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones This test method is now part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Medical instrumentation AAMI The final draft a joint effort by FDA medical devic...

Page 137: ... and many studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods Animal experiments investigating the effects of radio frequency energy 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 anima...

Page 138: ...e period of phone use in these studies was around three years 11 What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are needed Lifetime animal exposure studies could be completed in a few years However very large nu...

Page 139: ...f RF exposures from various sources can be obtained from the following organizations FCC RF Safety Program http www fcc gov oet rfsafety Environmental Protection Agency EPA http www epa gov radiation Occupational Safety and Health Administration s OSHA http www osha slc gov SLTC radiofrequencyradiation index html National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH http www cdc gov niosh em...

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