Samsung SGH-F300 User Manual Download Page 1

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Printed in Korea

Code No.:GH68-13511A

English (EU). 04/2007. Rev. 1.2

* Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this

guide may not match your phone exactly.

* Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in

this guide.

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Summary of Contents for SGH-F300

Page 1: ...e software installed or your service provider or country some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly Depending on your country your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide World Wide Web http www samsungmobile com ...

Page 2: ...SGH F300 User s Guide ...

Page 3: ...ing 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 rules in force Interference All wi...

Page 4: ...ssories 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 Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Never disassemble the phone Never disassemble the phone for any reason The battery p...

Page 5: ...e 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 Multimedia gate Use the phone functions and the multimedia player functions separately by switching your phone s dual display Special features of your phone Synchron...

Page 6: ...ctions while on an airplane 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 Multimedia Message Service MMS Send and receive MMS messages with a combination of text images video and audio SOS message Send SOS messages to your f...

Page 7: ...Make Answer calls 17 Use a memory card 18 Use a leather case 19 Reset the phone 20 Multimedia player functions 20 Use multimedia functions the music player camera media album FM radio and voice recorder Use the multimedia player keys 20 Play music 22 Use the camera 27 View photos and videos in Album 31 Listen to the FM radio 33 Use the voice recorder 35 Call functions 37 Advanced calling features ...

Page 8: ...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 54 1 Create message 2 My messages 3 Templates 4 Delete all 5 Settings 6 SOS messages 7 Memory status p 54 p 57 p 62 p 62 p 63 p 65 p 66 6 My files p 66 1 Images 2 Videos 3 Music 4 Sounds 5 Other files 6 Memory card2 7 Memory status p 67 p 68 p 69 p 69 p 70 p 71 p 71 7 Cale...

Page 9: ...hone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary depending on your country or service provider Your phone Keys features and locations Special function keys Camera lens Phone display Dial key Alphanumeric keys Left soft key Microphone Web access Confirm key Navigation keys Up Down Left Right Right soft key Power on off Menu exit key Earpiece Delete key Camera key ...

Page 10: ...al services Install and charge the phone Multimedia player display Right navigation soft key Option key Menu exit key Volume keys SIM card slot Memory card slot Headset Adapter jack Phone Multimedia player switch key Keypad lock switch Left navigation soft key Confirm key Insert the SIM card Make sure that the gold coloured contacts on the card are face down Do not remove the SIM card when the pho...

Page 11: ...r into a standard AC power outlet When the phone is completely charged unplug the adapter from the power outlet and from the phone Use your phone after charging the battery for some time Your phone s battery is non replaceable When the lifespan of the battery expires bring the phone to a Samsung service centre to replace the battery Switch on 1 Press and hold 2 If necessary enter the PIN and press...

Page 12: ...tch between Phone mode and Multimedia Player mode Your phone provides you with entertaining multimedia functions as well as traditional phone functions When you switch on your phone it goes into traditional Phone mode using the small display on the front side To switch the phone to Multimedia Player mode to use multimedia player functions press The larger screen on the rear side turns on Keys and ...

Page 13: ...all In Menu mode cancel input and return the phone to Idle mode Enter numbers letters and some special characters Enter special characters or perform special functions Scroll through items or perform a specific function according to your actions dragging pressing or holding p 20 Select the highlighted menu option or confirm input Take a photo record a video or voice memo or begin music playback Lo...

Page 14: ... p 65 Alarm set p 49 Music playback in progress Music playback paused SMS or MMS message Voicemail Configuration message Call diverting feature active p 81 Bluetooth active p 83 Bluetooth headset or hands free car kit connected p 84 Browsing Internet p 52 Connected to secured web page Browsing Internet on PC using phone as modem Synchronising data with PC Studio GPRS network Connecting to GPRS net...

Page 15: ...ned on p 33 Mute mode during a call p 39 Silent mode Vibration Silent mode Mute Call ringer set to vibrate p 79 Battery power level Use the soft keys The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are using The bottom line of the display indicates their current role Press the left soft key to select the highlighted option Press the right soft key to return to the previous menu level...

Page 16: ...s to move to the next or previous option 3 Press Select OK or OK 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 Change the text input mode Press and hold to switch between T9 mode and AB mode Depending on y...

Page 17: ...s the Navigation keys to move the cursor Press C to delete characters one by one Press and hold C to clear the display T9 mode Entering a word in T9 mode 1 Press 2 to 9 to start entering a word Press each key once for each letter 2 Enter the whole word before editing or deleting characters 3 When the word displays correctly go to step 4 Otherwise press 0 to display alternative word choices for the...

Page 18: ...tionary 1 Enter the word that you want to add 2 Press 0 to display alternative words for your key presses When there are no more alternative words Add appears 3 Press Add 4 Enter the word you want using AB mode and press OK Number mode Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want Symbol mode 1 Press Up or Down to display the symbols you want 2 Press the corresponding number key to select th...

Page 19: ...ode press Menu and select Settings Display settings Skin 2 Select a colour pattern Call ringer melody Key tone volume Menu mode skin colour You can set the Navigation keys to function as shortcuts to access your favourite menus 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 You can switch the phone to Silent mode to a...

Page 20: ...ess Menu and select Settings Security Phone lock 2 Select Enable 3 Enter a new 4 to 8 digit password and press OK 4 Enter the new password again and press OK Phone lock 1 In Idle mode enter an area code and phone number 2 Press 3 To end the call press 1 When the phone rings press 2 To end the call press Press Volume Make a call Answer a call Adjust the volume during a call ...

Page 21: ...t touch card terminals with your fingers 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 electrical noise Important memory card information 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...

Page 22: ...e the phone into place The lock will fasten automatically Insert the phone Plug the travel adapter into the jack on the case Push the lock on both sides and slide the phone out The leather case s battery may be bent or damaged by careless handling of the case Be especially careful not to sit down with the leather case in your back pocket Always keep the leather case dry Humidity may deform its ori...

Page 23: ...ultimedia player keys How to use Press and hold the reset button inside the hole using a sharp tool The phone does not reboot automatically after resetting Press and hold to turn on the phone Reset the phone Drag Drag your finger in the direction of the arrow Scroll up or down to move two places on a list at a time Scroll one by one on a list Scroll one by one through the tabs Press Lightly press ...

Page 24: ...ard or forward in a file continuously until you release your finger from the key When the multimedia player display turns off press to turn the display on Use the tutorial embedded on your phone to learn how to use the multimedia player keys p 80 1 In Idle mode drag left or right on the key to scroll through menu icons Music player Camera Album FM radio and Voice recorder 2 Press to access the hig...

Page 25: ... mode Abc Press to change case or switch to Number mode 123 or Symbol mode SYM Select an option Change the text input mode 1 Drag up or down to scroll to a character group 2 Press until the character you want displays 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 4 When you have finished press to confirm your input You can play mp3 aac aac m4a and wma files Use these methods Download from the wireless web p 51 Download ...

Page 26: ...de press Menu and select Settings Phone settings USB setting Media transfer 2 Connect your phone and computer with an optional PC data cable 3 Select Sync digital media files to this device when a pop up window appears on your PC Synchronise 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 Whe...

Page 27: ...d to move forward in a file Press Volume to adjust the volume Play music files Drag to the left or right on the key to access the all music list or check the music player settings 4 Press to stop playback 1 From the music player screen press to open the option list 2 Select Play via an option Selecting Bluetooth dual stereo headset allows you to connect two headsets with the phone at the same time...

Page 28: ...ing to a Bluetooth headset 1 From the screen drag to the right on the key 2 Press to access the favourite music list 3 Press and select Create playlist 4 Enter a playlist name and press 5 Press to access the all music list 6 Scroll to the file you want and press Create a playlist 7 Select Add to playlist Selected or All 8 For All press to select the files you want and press 9 Select the playlist y...

Page 29: ...cess the favourite music list 3 Select the playlist you want Select a playlist From the music player screen press Depending on the current playlist available options vary Transfer to Transfer to phone switch sound output to the phone speaker or a Bluetooth stereo headset Play via begin playback via the phone speaker or a Bluetooth stereo headset Stop stop playback Add to playlist add the current f...

Page 30: ...rder 3D Sound turn 3D sound on or off Customise music player settings Equalizer type select an equaliser setting When 3D sound turns on this option is not available Volume select a sound volume Album art set the music player to show the album image if a file has the corresponding information Do not take photos of people without their permission Do not take photos in a place where cameras are not a...

Page 31: ...to 5 Press to return to the viewfinder or press to delete the photo Take a photo In Capture mode adjust the image to be captured Drag up down or press and release on the right side of the key to adjust the brightness Press Volume drag up down or press and release on the left side of the key to zoom in or out Press to switch the viewfinder to the phone display Press or drag to the left on the key t...

Page 32: ...a ISO change the ISO setting which controls the sensitivity of your camera For low light situations select a higher ISO number Customise the camera settings Scene programs set whether to use Night shot mode Viewfinder mode select a preview screen In Capture mode drag to the left on the key to open the option list Quality select an image quality setting Shutter sound select the sound that you hear ...

Page 33: ...ress to stop recording The video is saved automatically View photos Record a video 5 Press to review the video 6 Press to return to the viewfinder or press to delete the video In Record mode adjust the image to be recorded Drag up or down on the right side of the key to adjust the brightness Press Volume or drag up or down on the left side of the key to zoom in or out Press or drag to the left on ...

Page 34: ...th audio Recording mode select a video recording mode Viewfinder mode select a preview screen Customise the camcorder settings In Record mode drag to the left on the key to open the option list Quality select an image quality setting Zoom sound turn the sound effect for zooming on or off Brightness sound turn the sound effect for brightness adjustment on or off 1 In Record mode drag to the right o...

Page 35: ...nterval between photos The slide show begins View photos View photos as a slide show 1 In Idle mode access Album 2 Press or to access Videos 3 Select a video folder 4 Select a video file The video plays 5 During playback use the following options Press to pause or resume playback Press to restart playback Press it again within 3 seconds to return to the previous file Hold to move backward in a fil...

Page 36: ...w photos in the currently selected folder as a slide show View by change the view mode of the list Bluetooth visibility share the file with other Bluetooth devices Lock Unlock lock the file to prevent it from being deleted Using file options Details access the file properties Settings change the settings for the video player View mode settings set the video player to play video clips on a full scr...

Page 37: ...channel list 6 Press to turn the FM radio off 1 From the FM radio screen press to open the option list 2 Select Speaker On Sound output switches to the phone speaker 3 To switch back to the headset press and select Earphone On Using self tunning 1 From the FM radio screen drag to the right on the key 2 Select Self tuning The phone saves available stations Adding radio stations manually 1 From the ...

Page 38: ...left on the key 2 Select Preset channels only On to set the FM radio to only scrolls through the radio stations stored on the list Listen to the saved stations 3 Press to return to the FM radio screen 4 Press or to scroll to the station you want to listen to 1 In Idle mode access Voice recorder 2 Press to start recording 3 Speak into the microphone 4 When you have finished recording press The voic...

Page 39: ...following options Press to pause or resume playback Press to move to the previous memo Hold to move backward in the memo Press to move to the next memo Hold to move forward in the memo Press Volume or drag up or down on the key to adjust the volume Review a voice memo 4 Press to stop playback Voice Recorder only supports amr files For playing other sounds access the Sounds folder in My files ...

Page 40: ...Phonebook you can dial the number by selecting it from Phonebook p 43 You can also use the speed dial feature to assign your most frequently dialled numbers to specific number keys p 45 You can quickly dial 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 ...

Page 41: ...nt Using the headset Use the headset to make or answer calls without holding the phone Connect the headset to the jack on the left side of the phone The button on the headset works as follows 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 ...

Page 42: ... 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 In call options Press Options to access the following options during a call Switch to headset Switch to phone transfer the call to a Bluetooth headset or hands free car kit or back to the phone To use this feature you first need to connect your headset or car kit to the ...

Page 43: ...d by your SIM card This option is available when you use a SIM card supporting SIM Application Toolkit menus Join set up a multi party call by adding a caller on hold to a currently active call You can include up to 5 people on a multi party call Select one select one of the multi party call participants You can then use the following options Private have a private conversation with the selected p...

Page 44: ... or Down to scroll through the call list 2 Press OK to view the details of a call or to dial a number Using call log options While viewing call details press Options to access the following options Call edit the number and dial it Add to Phonebook save the number to Phonebook Send send an SMS or MMS message to the selected number Delete delete the selected call log or all logs Missed calls Menu 1 ...

Page 45: ... timers press Options and select Reset or Reset all You need to enter the phone password Call costs Menu 1 7 This network feature displays the cost of calls This menu is available only if supported by your SIM card Note that this is not intended to be used for billing purposes Last call cost check the cost of your last call Total cost check the total cost of all of your calls If the total cost exc...

Page 46: ...ou can find contacts in Idle mode by the spelling of a contact name The phone searches for the contact names starting with the letters labelled on any of the keys you pressed 1 In Idle mode press the number keys containing the letters you want 2 Press OK or press Options and select Search as spelling The phone searches Phonebook for the matching contacts and shows results Using Phonebook options F...

Page 47: ...e 2 Change the settings or enter information about the contact First name Last name assign a name Mobile Home Office Fax Other add a number in any type Email assign an e mail address Caller ID assign an image to alert you to a call from the person Ringtone assign a ringtone to alert you to a call from the person Group assign the number to a caller group Note add a memo about the person 3 Press Sav...

Page 48: ...View display the members of the selected group Create group add a new group Edit change the group properties Send message send an SMS or MMS message to the group members you want Delete delete the selected group or all groups Group members however will not be deleted from Phonebook Speed dial Menu 2 4 Use this menu to assign a speed dial number 2 to 9 for 8 of your most frequently dialled numbers ...

Page 49: ...me card Send via send the name card via SMS MMS or Bluetooth Exchange namecard exchange name cards with another person via Bluetooth Delete delete the name card Own number Menu 2 6 Use this feature to check your phone numbers or to assign a name to each of the numbers Changes made here do not affect the actual subscriber numbers on your SIM card Management Menu 2 7 Use this menu to manage contacts...

Page 50: ...ce recorder alarm clock and stopwatch To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select Applications Voice recorder Menu 3 1 Use this menu to record voice memos A voice memo can be up to one hour long Recording a voice memo 1 Press OK to start recording 2 Speak into the microphone Press OK to pause or resume recording 3 Press Stop or Down to end recording The voice memo is saved automatically...

Page 51: ...vices Lock Unlock lock the file to prevent it from being deleted or unlock the file Details access the file properties World clock Menu 3 2 Use this menu to set your local time zone and find out the current time in another part of the world Viewing world time 1 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 2 Press OK to save t...

Page 52: ... wake up alarm press Confirm or OK Press any key except for Confirm and OK to cause it to sound again after 5 minutes You can do this a maximum of 5 times 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 when the phone is off From the Alarm screen select Auto power On If the phone is off when it is time for the alar...

Page 53: ...ect the memo you want to view 2 Press Left or Right to view other memos Using memo options While viewing memo details press Options to access the following options Edit change the memo text Send via send the selected memo via SMS MMS or Bluetooth Delete delete the memo Memory status check how many memos you have created Key management Menu 3 7 Use this menu to manage the licence keys you have acqu...

Page 54: ...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 images ringtones and music files To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select Browser Home Menu 4 1 Use this menu to connect your phone to the network and load the homepage of the wireless web service provider You can also pre...

Page 55: ...r 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 or access the bookmark list Copy URL to send the URL of the current page via SMS The screen switches back to the phone display allowing you to compose a message Smart Fit view Desktop view change the display mode of the browser Sa...

Page 56: ...o the bookmark list by selecting Add bookmark Bookmarks Menu 4 3 Use this menu to save URL addresses in order to quickly access web pages Adding a bookmark 1 Press Add or press Options and select 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...

Page 57: ...splay Clear cache Menu 4 6 Use this menu to clear information stored in the cache a temporary memory site that stores recently accessed web pages Browser settings Menu 4 7 Use this menu to select a connection profile to be used for accessing the wireless web You can also create or edit a profile p 87 Messages Menu 5 Use the Messages menu to send and receive text messages and multimedia messages Yo...

Page 58: ...on the key to scroll through your message To return to the phone display press or Insert add a template Phonebook entry or bookmark Add image Add animation Add melody attach a simple image an animated image or a melody Attach attach a Phonebook entry as a name card or a calendar data as a data format attachment Save in save the message in another message folder Input language change the language t...

Page 59: ...the message to more than one recipient fill in additional destination fields 11 Press OK to send the message Using options while composing an MMS message While composing a message press Options to access the following options Add add the message subject or message text Add image Add video Add sound add a image video clip or sound clip Change image Change video Change sound replace an added item Ed...

Page 60: ...ess messages you have received sent or which have failed in sending Inbox Menu 5 2 1 This folder stores all of the messages you have received Viewing a message The following icons may appear on the message list to show the message type SMS MMS MMS notification Being retrieved Failed to retrieve Voicemail Push message from web servers or Configuration message containing network parameters from your...

Page 61: ...addresses e mail addresses or phone numbers from the message Cut 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 block list to reject the messages from the sender MMS messages Retrieve ...

Page 62: ...o scroll through a message or drag left or right on the key to view other messages To return to the phone display press or 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 Switch screens switch the screen to the multimedia player display You can then drag up or d...

Page 63: ... view other messages To return to the phone display press or Delete delete the report Lock Unlock lock the message to prevent it from being deleted or unlock the message Drafts Menu 5 2 2 This folder stores messages you have saved to send at a later time When you select a message 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 ...

Page 64: ...multimedia player display You can then drag up or down on the key to scroll through a message or drag left or right on the key to view other messages To return to the phone display press or Cut address extract URLs e mail addresses or phone numbers from the message Delete delete the message Move to phone Move to SIM move the message between the SIM card and the phone s memory Lock Unlock lock the ...

Page 65: ...ge 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 when composing an MMS message From the template list press Options to access the following options View open the selected template Edit create and sen...

Page 66: ...nter a Unicode character Use of Unicode encoding will reduce the maximum number of characters in a message to about half If this menu is not shown your phone provides automatic character encoding by default Bearer selection select either GSM or GPRS preferred depending on your network Block number store the phone numbers from which you want to reject messages Current profile check or select an SMS...

Page 67: ...es Retrieving options set up the options for receiving MMS messages Reject unknown senders reject messages from unknown senders Allow adverts accept advertisements Allow information accept information messages Allow report set the network to inform the sender when a message has been delivered to you Recep in home network determine if your phone retrieves new messages automatically when you are in ...

Page 68: ...You can change the settings for receiving broadcast messages Receive select to receive broadcast messages or not Channel list indicate the channels from which you wish to receive broadcast messages Please contact your service provider for further 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 ...

Page 69: ...r on a memory card To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select My files Tips for Digital Rights Management As a result of the Digital Rights Management DRM system some of the media items you download from the Internet or receive by MMS may require a licence key to access them You can acquire the key from the website which owns the rights to the content use the Activate key option Note t...

Page 70: ...de show begins 4 Press Stop to stop the slide show Using image options While viewing an image press to access the following options Send via send the file via MMS or Bluetooth Set as caller image set the image as a caller ID image for a Phonebook entry Move to move the file to another folder in a phone s memory or on a memory card Copy to memory card copy the file to a memory card Activate key get...

Page 71: ...mory card Activate key get a new licence key when the key for the selected DRM file expires Delete delete the file Rename change the file name Bluetooth visibility share the selected file or the files you want with other Bluetooth devices Lock Unlock lock the file to prevent it from being deleted or unlock the file Details access the file properties Key management manage the licence keys you have ...

Page 72: ...copy the file to a memory card Activate key get a licence key when the key for the selected DRM file expires Delete delete the file Bluetooth visibility share the selected file or the files you want with other Bluetooth devices Lock Unlock lock the file to prevent it from being deleted or unlock the file Details access the file properties Key management manage the licence keys you have acquired So...

Page 73: ...ted file or the files you want with other Bluetooth devices Lock Unlock lock the file to prevent it from being deleted or unlock the file Details access the file properties Key management manage the licence keys you have acquired Other files Menu 6 5 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 From the fi...

Page 74: ...press Menu in Idle mode and select Calendar Creating an item You can store appointments anniversaries and tasks on the calendar More than one item per day can be stored Entering an appointment 1 Press Options and select Create Appointment 2 Enter information or change the settings Subject enter a title for the appointment Details enter the appointment details Start date and Start time enter the st...

Page 75: ...e to save the appointment Entering an anniversary 1 Press Options and select Create Anniversary 2 Enter information or change the settings Occasion enter information about the anniversary Date enter the date Alarm select to set an alarm for the anniversary Before set how long before the anniversary the alarm is to alert you and set a unit for your setting Alarm set a unit for your alarm setting Al...

Page 76: ...ss the following options Edit edit the item Create add a new item Send via send the item via SMS MMS or Bluetooth Delete delete the item Memory status access memory information for the items stored on the calendar Using calendar options On the item list press Options to access the following options View check the items scheduled for the selected day Create add a new item Go to select today s date ...

Page 77: ... Right to adjust the brightness Press Up Down or Volume to zoom in or out Press to switch to Record mode p 75 3 Press OK to take a photo The photo is saved in the My photos folder Using photo options After saving a photo press to access the following options Send via send the file via MMS or Bluetooth Viewfinder return to Capture mode Set as caller image set the photo as a caller ID image for a Ph...

Page 78: ...h the screen to the multimedia player display p 30 Press Left or Right to adjust the brightness Press Up Down or Volume to zoom in or out Press to switch to Capture mode p 74 3 Press OK to start recording 4 Press OK to stop recording The video is automatically saved in the My video clips folder Using video options After saving a video clip press Options to access the following options Send via sen...

Page 79: ...phone Before setting the time and date specify your time zone in the World clock menu p 48 Auto update select a mode for updating the current time and date Prompt first your phone will read the MCC Mobile Country Code from the network and automatically update the current time by applying time difference for the country that you are in when you travel abroad Before updating the phone will ask you i...

Page 80: ...o a key 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 Options to access the following options Change assign or change a shortcut menu Remove deactivate the shortcut assignment to the selected key Remove all deactivate all shortcut assignments Volume key Menu 9 2 4 Use this menu to change the volume key s...

Page 81: ...h licence keys directly from the Windows Media Player 10 to the phone You can also get new licence keys for the DRM files that have expired licence keys Mass storage you can access a memory card from your PC PC studio you can use the Samsung PC Studio programme to synchronise data and transfer media files between the phone and a PC Ask on connection the phone will ask you to select the USB mode yo...

Page 82: ...ssages individually Tone select one of several message tones Alert type specify how you are to be informed when a message comes in Repetition specify how often the phone informs you of a new 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 ...

Page 83: ... keypad light Select one of the following options on the Use at line Any time the keypad light is always used Night time the keypad light is used only between 5 00 PM and 9 00 AM Custom time you can specify the time period that the keypad light is used Tutorial Menu 9 6 Use this menu to learn how to use the multimedia player keys The screen switches to the multimedia player display and the embedde...

Page 84: ... 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 when you are abroad and to your home service area All incoming calls prohibit incoming calls Incoming while abroad prohibit incoming calls when you use your phone ...

Page 85: ...ect Default the phone will use the default setting provided by the network Voice mail server Menu 9 7 6 Use this menu to store the number of the voicemail server and access your voicemails Connect to voice server connect to the voicemail server to listen to your messages Voice server number enter the voicemail server number Closed user group Menu 9 7 7 Use this menu to set incoming and outgoing ca...

Page 86: ...o not need to be in line of sight to each other Setting up the Bluetooth feature The Bluetooth menu provides the following options Activation activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature My devices search for connectable Bluetooth devices My phone s visibility allow other Bluetooth devices to search for your phone My phone s name assign a Bluetooth device name to your phone which is then displayed...

Page 87: ...t Mono headset 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 options Connect connect to a headset or hands free car kit Disconnect end the connection with the connected dev...

Page 88: ...OK Receiving data via Bluetooth To receive data via Bluetooth your phone s Bluetooth feature must be active and its visibility must be enabled 1 If an unauthorised Bluetooth device sends data to your phone press Yes to allow the device to access your phone 2 Press Yes to receive data Security Menu 9 9 Use this menu to protect the phone against unauthorised use by managing the several access codes ...

Page 89: ... functions SIM lock Menu 9 9 6 This menu allows your phone to work only with the current SIM by assigning a SIM lock code You must enter the SIM lock code to use a different SIM card Fixed dialling mode Menu 9 9 7 If supported by your SIM card FDN Fixed Dialling Number mode restricts your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers When this feature is enabled you can make calls only to phone...

Page 90: ...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 already been saved press Options and select Add new connection 2 Specify 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 prox...

Page 91: ...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 access the following options Edit edit the selected profile Delete delete ...

Page 92: ...Menu 9 89 Phone information Menu 9 12 Use this menu to check your phone s ID and version information When you select this menu the screen switches to the Multimedia player display Press to exit and return to the phone display ...

Page 93: ...witched on the PIN has to be entered To disable this feature use the PIN check menu Enter PUK The PIN code was entered incorrectly three times and the SIM card is now blocked Enter the PUK supplied by your service provider No service or Service unavailable displays The network connection has been lost You may be in a weak signal area Move and try again You are trying to access an option for which ...

Page 94: ...he signal strength from strong to weak Try moving the phone slightly or moving closer to a window if you are in a building No number is dialled when you re call a Phonebook entry Use the Contact list feature to ensure the number has been stored correctly Re store the number if necessary The phone malfunctions or its display freezes Reset the phone by pressing the reset button in the hole under Vol...

Page 95: ... Rate SAR The SAR limit recommended by the EU Council is 2 0 W kg 1 The highest SAR value for this model phone was 0 679 W kg SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions 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 ca...

Page 96: ...n be charged and discharged hundreds of times but it will gradually wear out When the operation time is noticeably shorter than normal it is time to buy a new battery If left unused a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time Use only Samsung approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung approved chargers Disconnect the charger from the power source when it is not in u...

Page 97: ...sponsibility When using your wireless phone while driving follow local regulations 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 us...

Page 98: ...your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives Other medical devices If you use any other personal medical devices consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information Switch off your phone in health care facilities when regulations posted in these areas instruct you t...

Page 99: ... or particles such as grain dust or metal powders and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine Emergency calls This phone like any wireless phone operates using radio signals wireless and landline networks as well as user programmed functions which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions Therefore you should never rely solely on any wireless phone fo...

Page 100: ...ea Improperly installed wireless equipment could result in serious injury if the air bag inflates Switch off your phone before boarding an aircraft It is dangerous and illegal to use wireless phones in an aircraft because they can interfere with the operation of the aircraft Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of telephone services to the offender or legal ac...

Page 101: ...oth 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 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 w...

Page 102: ...2 Calls answering 37 barring 81 diverting 80 holding 38 redialling 37 rejecting 38 waiting 82 Camera photos 27 74 videos 29 30 75 CB Cell Broadcast messages 59 65 Configuration messages 57 Connection tone 79 Creating messages MMS 56 SMS 54 CUG Closed User Group 82 D Date set 76 Deleting call log 41 e mail 61 62 events 73 MMS 59 61 62 phonebook 44 46 SMS 58 61 62 Dialled calls 41 Dialling font set ...

Page 103: ...ebook 47 Menu accessing 12 overview 5 Message tone 79 Messages cell broadcast 59 65 configuration 59 greeting 77 MMS 56 58 push 59 65 SMS 54 58 SOS 65 Minute minder 79 Missed calls 41 MMS messages creating sending 56 deleting 59 setting 64 viewing 57 Mobile tracker 86 MTP Media Transfer Protocol 23 Multimedia player keys use 20 Multimedia Player mode switch 9 Multiparty call 40 Music player 22 Mus...

Page 104: ...etting phone 20 88 Ringer incoming calls 79 messages 79 Road safety 94 Roaming 82 S Safety information 92 precautions 1 Security calls 85 Sent messages 61 Shortcut 77 SIM card inserting 7 locking 86 SMS messages creating sending 54 deleting 58 setting 63 viewing 57 Solving problems 90 SOS messages 65 Sound settings 79 Sounds downloaded 69 Speed dial 45 Stopwatch 50 Switching on off phone 8 T T9 mo...

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