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World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com

Printed in Korea

Code No.:GH68-xxxxxA

English (LTN). 11/2007. Rev. 1.0

Summary of Contents for SGH-F265L

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 11 2007 Rev 1 0 ...

Page 2: ...Please read this guide before operating your phone and keep it for future reference SGH F265L User s Guide Draft 01 2007 11 20 SW version F265UMGJ1 ...

Page 3: ...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 Copyright information Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG Inc world...

Page 4: ...way 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 unauthorized accessories could damage you or your phone and may be dangerous Qualified service Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone For more de...

Page 5: ...ll 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 Synchronization with Windows Media Player Transfer music files to your phone directly from the Windows Me...

Page 6: ...adio Listen to your favorite radio stations anytime anywhere Bluetooth Transfer media files and personal data and connect to other devices using wireless Bluetooth technology Web browser Access the wireless web to get up to the minute information and a wide variety of media content SOS message Send SOS messages to your family or friends for help in an emergency ...

Page 7: ...ter text 12 Customize your phone 13 Step outside the phone 15 Begin with call functions camera music player web browser and other special features Make or answer calls 15 Use the camera 17 Play music 18 Listen to the FM radio 21 Play motion games 22 Browse the web 23 Use Phonebook 24 Send messages 24 View messages 26 Use Bluetooth 27 Menu functions 29 All menu options listed Health and safety info...

Page 8: ...ic 6 My files 4 Sounds 5 Other files 6 Memory card2 7 Memory status 7 Applications 1 Alarms 2 Calendar 3 Voice recorder 4 FM radio 5 Shake and play 6 Pedometer 7 Image editor 8 Bluetooth 9 Java world 10 Memo 11 World clock 12 Calculator 13 Converter 14 Timer 15 Stopwatch 16 SIM application toolkit1 8 Camera 9 Settings 1 Phone settings 2 Light settings 3 Display settings 4 Message settings 5 Call s...

Page 9: ...in various accessories from your local Samsung dealer Get started First steps to operating your phone Assemble and charge the phone The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary depending on your country or service provider To AC power outlet ...

Page 10: ...he setup wizard opens customize your phone according to your preferences Switch off 1 Open the phone 2 Press and hold Web access Confirm key Earpiece Memory card slot Left soft key Volume keys Alphanumeric keys Special function keys Navigation keys Up Down Left Right Right soft key Power Menu exit key Delete key Main display Mouthpiece Dial key Camera key Music player key ...

Page 11: ...ck Motion key Speaker Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display In Idle mode access the following menus directly Up My menu mode Down Left Right your favorite menus In Menu mode scroll through menu options In Idle mode launch the web browser In Menu mode select the highlighted menu option or confirm input ...

Page 12: ...e phone on or off End a call In Menu mode cancel input and return the phone to Idle mode Enter numbers letters and some special characters In Idle mode press and hold 1 to access your voicemail server Press and hold 0 to enter an international call prefix Enter special characters or perform special functions In Idle mode press and hold to activate or deactivate the Silent profile Press and hold to...

Page 13: ...al strength Call in progress Out of your service area SOS message feature active Alarm set GPRS 2 5G network status EDGE network status Browsing Internet Connected to secured web page Call diverting active Home Zone Office Zone Bluetooth active Bluetooth hands free car kit or headset connected One of the message Inboxes is full New message Text message Multimedia message Email Voicemail ...

Page 14: ...or Offline User created Battery power level Select an option 1 Press a desired soft key 2 Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option 3 Press Select OK or to confirm the function displayed or option highlighted 4 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 15: ...propriate key until the character you want appears on the display T9 mode To enter a word 1 Press 2 to 9 to start entering a word 2 Enter the whole word before editing or deleting characters 3 When the word displays correctly press to insert a space Otherwise press 0 to display alternative word choices Number mode Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want Symbol mode Press the keys corre...

Page 16: ... Press and hold C to clear the entire display 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Phone settings Language 2 Select a language Display language To change the profile properties 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Phone settings Phone profiles 2 Scroll to the profile you are using 3 Press Options and select Edit 4 Select Voice call ringtone 5 Select a ringtone category Call ringe...

Page 17: ...le you want In Idle mode press to adjust the key tone volume Key tone volume 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Display settings Main display Home screen Main display 2 Select an image category 3 Select an image 4 Press Save 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Phone settings Shortcuts 2 Select a key 3 Select a menu to be assigned to the key Idle mode wallpaper Menu shortcuts ...

Page 18: ... Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Security settings Phone lock 2 Select On 3 Enter a new 4 to 8 digit password and press OK 4 Enter the new password again and press OK Silent profile Phone lock 1 In Idle mode enter an area code and phone number 2 Press Press to adjust the volume 3 Press to end the call 1 When the phone rings open the phone If the phone is already open press 2 Press to end ...

Page 19: ...ant The first call is put on hold 2 Press Options and select Join 3 Repeat step 1 and 2 to add more participants Use the speakerphone feature Make a multi party call 4 During a multi party call Press Options and select Split to have a private conversation with one participant Press Options and select Remove to drop one participant 5 Press to end the multi party call ...

Page 20: ...ode press Menu and select My files Images My photos 2 Select the photo you want Take a photo View a photo 1 In Idle mode press to turn on the camera 2 Press 1 to switch to Record mode 3 Press or to start recording 4 Press or to stop recording The video is saved automatically 5 Press or to record another video 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select My files Videos My video clips 2 Select the video yo...

Page 21: ... music files with Windows Media Player See p 19 Prepare music files 1 Insert a memory card into the phone 2 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Phone settings PC connections Mass storage 3 Connect your phone and PC with an optional PC data cable 4 Select Open folder to view files when a pop up window appears on your PC 5 Copy files from the PC to the memory card 6 When you have finished di...

Page 22: ...data cable 3 Select Sync digital media files to this device when a pop up window appears on your PC Synchronize with Windows Media Player 4 Enter the name of your phone and click Finish 5 Select and drag the music files you want to the sync list 6 Click Start Sync 7 When synchronization is finished disconnect the phone from the PC 1 In Idle mode press to launch the music player screen 2 Press to p...

Page 23: ... to the next file Press and hold to scan forward in a file Up open the playlist adjust the volume 4 Press Down to stop playback You can create a playlist of your favorite music on a memory card 1 From the music player screen press Options and select Open playlist All Playlists 2 Press Options and select Create playlist 3 Enter the title of the playlist and press 4 Select the added playlist 5 Press...

Page 24: ...jack on the phone 2 In Idle mode press Menu and select Applications FM radio Listen to the radio 3 When you turn on the FM radio for the first time press Yes to start automatic tuning Available radio stations are automatically saved 4 Press Up or Down to select a stored radio station Alternatively press Left or Right to find available radio stations 5 Press to turn off the radio ...

Page 25: ... From the radio screen press Left or Right to find the radio station you want 2 Press Options and select Add to Favourites Store radio stations 1 In Idle mode press and hold G 2 Press Settings and specify options for instruments 3 Press Save 4 Shake your phone rhythmically 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Applications Shake and play Dice or Lottery Play with the beatbox Roll the dice or choose...

Page 26: ...e phone will display the results In Idle mode press The homepage of your service provider opens Launch the web browser To scroll through browser items press Up or Down To select an item press or To return to the previous page press Back or C To return to the homepage press and hold C To access browser options press Options Navigate the web ...

Page 27: ...ess Save or to save the contact 1 In Idle mode press Contacts 2 Enter the first few letters of the name you want Add a contact Find a contact 3 Select a contact 4 Scroll to a number and press to dial or press to edit contact information 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Messages Create new message Text message 2 Enter the message text 3 Press Options and select Send only or Save and send Send a...

Page 28: ... Select Image or video and add an image or a video clip 5 Select Music or sound and add a music file or a sound clip Send a multimedia message 6 Select Text 7 Enter the message text and press 8 Press Options and select Send 9 Enter destination numbers or email addresses 10 Press to send the message 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Messages Create new message Email 2 Select Subject Send an emai...

Page 29: ... image video sound music or document files 8 Press Options and select Send 9 Enter email addresses 10 Press to send the email 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Messages My messages Inbox 2 Select a text message 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Messages My messages Inbox 2 Select a multimedia message View a text message View a multimedia message ...

Page 30: ...x 2 Select Check new mail 3 Select an email or a header 4 If you selected a header press Options and select Retrieve to view the body of the email View an email 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Applications Bluetooth Activation On 2 Select My phone s visibility On to allow other devices to locate your phone 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Applications Bluetooth My devices Search new devic...

Page 31: ...ess an application such as Phonebook My files Calendar or Memo 2 Select an item 3 Press Options and select Send via Bluetooth Send data 4 For sending a contact select which data you want to send 5 Search for and select a device 6 If necessary enter a Bluetooth PIN and press OK 1 If necessary enter the Bluetooth PIN and press OK 2 Press Yes to confirm that you are willing to receive Receive data ...

Page 32: ...recent calls dialed received or missed Delete all Delete all of the records in each call type Call manager Call time Check the time record for calls made and received Call manager Call costs Check the cost of your calls if supported by your SIM card Call manager Reject list Make a list of the phone numbers of callers to reject Menu Description Contact list Search for contact information stored in ...

Page 33: ...our contacts in caller groups Speed dial Assign a speed dial number for your most frequently dialed numbers Menu Description My namecard Create a name card and send it to other people Own number Check your phone numbers or assign a name to each of the numbers Management Manage contacts in Phonebook or change the default settings for Phonebook Service number View the SDN Service Dialing Number list...

Page 34: ...mepage of the wireless web service provider Bookmarks Save URL addresses in order to quickly access web pages Enter URL Enter a URL address and access the associated web page Clear cache Clear the cache which is a temporary memory site that stores recently accessed web pages Profile settings Create and customize the profiles containing the settings for connecting your phone to the network Current ...

Page 35: ... Delete messages in each message folder all at once Settings Set up various options for using the messaging services SOS messages Specify options for sending and receiving an SOS message You can send an SOS message by pressing 4 times when the phone is closed and the exposed keys are locked Broadcast messages Access the received broadcast messages or change the settings for receiving broadcast mes...

Page 36: ...d into the phone Memory status Check information about the memory currently in use Menu Description Alarms Set a wake up call to wake you up in the morning or an alarm to alert you to an event at a specific time Calendar Keep track of your schedule Voice recorder Record voice memos and any other sounds FM radio Listen to music or news via the FM radio on your phone Shake and play Play motion games...

Page 37: ...pplications Memo Make memos for things that are important and manage them World clock Set your local time zone and find out the current time in another part of the world Menu Description Calculator Perform arithmetic functions Converter Do conversions such as length and temperature Timer Set a period of time for the phone to count down Stopwatch Measure elapsed time SIM application toolkit Use a v...

Page 38: ...one settings Time and date Change the time and date displayed on your phone Phone settings Volume key Set how the phone reacts if you press and hold when a call comes in Phone settings Etiquette pause Set the phone to mute all sound settings when it is turned over Phone settings Show caller information Set the phone to display or block caller information on all missed calls and incoming messages P...

Page 39: ...ne controls the use of the keypad light Display settings Main display Home screen Set up the idle screen on the main display Menu Description Display settings Main display Text display Change the display settings for the text displayed on the idle screen Display settings Main display Pop up list menu Display the pop up list that shows the menu options Display settings Main display Font size Change...

Page 40: ...Starting day Select which day of the week the calendar starts with Menu Description Calendar settings Default view by Select the default calendar view mode Browser settings Clear the cache Select a connection profile to be used for accessing the wireless web and change the profile settings Also access version and copyright information about the web browser Music player settings Change the default ...

Page 41: ... lock Activate your PIN to protect your SIM card against unauthorized use Security settings Privacy lock Lock access to call logs contacts messages files memory card or memos Menu Description Security settings Fixed dialling mode Set the phone to restrict calls to a limited set of phone numbers if supported by your SIM card Security settings Change password Change the phone password Security setti...

Page 42: ...by your service provider Setup wizard Quickly customize basic settings of your phone Select the option you want for each setting by following the onscreen instructions Menu Description Memory settings Check information about the memory currently in use and clear the memory Also select a default memory location or change the settings related with the memory card Reset settings Reset the phone s set...

Page 43: ...is 1 6W kg1 SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions specified by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value This is because the phone is designed to operate at multipl...

Page 44: ...d 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 a minimum from the body The minimum distance for this model phone is written in the FCC certification information from the body None compliance with the above conditions may violate FCC RF ex...

Page 45: ...r 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 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 o...

Page 46: ... time let your voicemail answer it for you 4 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 ice and even heavy traffic can be hazardous 5 Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving Jotting down a To Do list or flipping through your phonebook takes your attention away from your pr...

Page 47: ...ng the 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 ...

Page 48: ...ions posted in these areas instruct you to do so Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment t...

Page 49: ...emember to make or receive any calls the phone must be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal strength Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain network services and or phone features are in use Check with local service providers To make an emergency call 1 If the phone is not on switch it on 2 Key in the emergency number for your present lo...

Page 50: ... in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into...

Page 51: ...ted and operating properly Do not store or carry flammable liquids gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the phone its parts or accessories For vehicles equipped with an air bag remember that an air bag inflates with great force Do not place objects including both installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area If wireless e...

Page 52: ...tronic circuit boards Do not drop knock or shake the phone Rough handling can break internal circuit boards Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the phone Wipe it with a soft cloth Do not paint the phone Paint 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 radi...

Page 53: ...t has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interfere...

Page 54: ...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 using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level ...

Page 55: ...nder the Display Grant section of http www fcc gov oet fccid after searching on FCC ID A3LSGHF265L Appendix B Guide to safe and responsible wireless phone use Cellular Telecommunications Internet Association Safety is the most important call you will ever make A guide to safe and responsible wireless phone use TENS OF MILLIONS OF PEOPLE IN THE U S TODAY TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE UNIQUE COMBINATION OF ...

Page 56: ...eed 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 and using a wireless phone which should be easy to remember 1 Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial Carefully read your instruction manual and learn to take advantage of valuable features most phones off...

Page 57: ... need to dial while driving follow this simple tip dial only a few numbers check the road and your mirrors then continue 7 Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting Stressful or emotional conversations and driving do not mix they are distracting and even dangerous when you are behind the wheel of a car Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and i...

Page 58: ...ll take advantage of the benefits of wireless telephones And as we take to the roads we all have a responsibility to drive safely The wireless industry reminds you to use your phone safely when driving Cellular Telecommunications Internet Association For more information please call 1 888 901 SAFE For updates http www ctia org Appendix C Consumer update on wireless phones U S Food and Drug Adminis...

Page 59: ...other researchers have had difficulty in reproducing those studies or in determining the reasons for inconsistent results 3 What is FDA s role concerning the safety of wireless phones Under the law FDA does not review the safety of radiation emitting consumer products such as wireless phones before they can be sold as it does with new drugs or medical devices However the agency has authority to ta...

Page 60: ...ss phone networks rely upon While these base stations operate at higher power than do the wireless phones themselves the RF exposures that people get from these base stations are typically thousands of times lower than those they can get from wireless phones Base stations are thus not the primary subject of the safety questions discussed in this document 4 What is FDA doing to find out more about ...

Page 61: ... energy RF Since time is a key factor in how much exposure a person receives reducing the amount of time spent using a wireless phone will reduce RF exposure If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every day you could place more distance between your body and the source of the RF since the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance For example you could use a headset ...

Page 62: ...e waist or other part of the body during use then that part of the body will absorb more RF energy Wireless phones marketed in the U S are required to meet safety requirements regardless of whether they are used against the head or against the 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 ...

Page 63: ...op a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE This standard specifies test methods and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so that no interference occurs when a person uses a compatible phone and a compatible hearing aid at the same time This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000 FDA continues to monitor the use of wire...

Page 64: ...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 numbers of ...

Page 65: ...n 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 homepage html World health Organization WHO http www who int peh emf International Commission on Non Ionizing Radiation Protection http www icnirp de Health Protection Agency UK http www hpa org uk ra...

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