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Play music on the external display

1. From the external display, touch 

 

→

 

.

2. Select a music category 

→

 a music file.

3. Control playback using the following actions:

Browse the web

Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web 
pages.

Browse web pages

1. In Idle mode, press <

Menu

> 

→ 

Applications

 →

 

Browser

 →

 

Home 

to launch your service 

provider’s homepage.

2. Navigate web pages using the following keys:

Touch to skip

backward

Touch to pause 
or resume 
playback

Touch to skip 
forward

Key

Function

Navigation

Scroll up or down on a web page

OK

Select an item

<

Back

>

Return to the previous page

<

Options

>

Access a list of browser options

G400.book  Page 34  Thursday, May 7, 2009  5:13 PM

Summary of Contents for SGH-G400

Page 1: ...SGH G400 user manual G400 book Page ii Thursday May 7 2009 5 13 PM ...

Page 2: ...d using basic functions Instructional icons Before you start familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution situations that could cause damage to your phone or other equipment Note notes usage tips or additional information X Refer to pages with related information for example X p 12 represents see page 12 G4...

Page 3: ...c Windows Media Player is registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Followed by the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step for example Press Menu Messages Create message represents Menu followed by Messages followed by Create message Square brackets phone keys for example represents the Power Menu exit key Angled brackets softkeys that control different functions at each s...

Page 4: ...mobile phone 10 Unpack 10 Phone layout 11 Keys 12 Display 13 Icons 14 assembling and preparing your mobile phone 17 Install the SIM or USIM card and battery 17 Charge the battery 19 Insert a memory card optional 20 using basic functions 21 Turn your phone on and off 21 Access menus 22 G400 book Page iv Thursday May 7 2009 5 13 PM ...

Page 5: ...ns 41 using tools and applications 44 Use the Bluetooth wireless feature 44 Print images 46 Activate and send an SOS message 47 Activate the mobile tracker 47 Record and play voice memos 48 Use Java powered games and applications 49 Use the RSS reader 50 Upload photos and videos to the web 51 Create and view world clocks 52 Set and use alarms 53 Use the calculator 54 Convert currencies or measurem...

Page 6: ...ll children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed Protect your hearing Safety warnings Listening to a headset at high volumes can damage your hearing Use only the minimum volume setting necessary to hear your conversation or music G400 book Page 2 Thursday May 7 2009 5 13 PM ...

Page 7: ...ocal regulations when disposing used batteries Never place batteries or phones on or in heating devices such as microwave ovens stoves or radiators Batteries may explode when overheated Never crush or puncture the battery Avoid exposing the battery to high external pressure which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating Avoid interference with pacemakers Maintain a minimum of 15 cm 6 ...

Page 8: ...ending text messages or playing games on your phone hold the phone with a relaxed grip press the keys lightly use special features that reduce the number of keys you have to press such as templates and predictive text and take frequent breaks Drive safely at all times Avoid using your phone while driving and obey all regulations that restrict the use of mobile phones while driving Use hands free a...

Page 9: ...e personnel Protect batteries and chargers from damage Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 45 C 113 F Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity and life of your batteries Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects as this can create a connection between the and terminals of your batteries and lead to temporary or permanent battery...

Page 10: ... cards may be damaged by exposure to magnetic fields Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your phone to come in contact with magnetic fields for extended periods of time Avoid interference with other electronic devices Your phone emits radio frequency RF signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment such as pacemakers hea...

Page 11: ...arged before use Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use Use batteries only for their intended purpose Handle SIM cards and memory cards with care Do not remove a card while the phone is transferring or accessing information as this could result in loss of data and or damage to the card or phone Protect cards from strong shocks static electricity and electrical noise from other devi...

Page 12: ... known as the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR of 2 0 watts per kilogram of body tissue During testing the maximum SAR recorded for this model was 0 298 watts per kilogram In normal use the actual SAR is likely to be much lower as the phone has been designed to emit only the RF energy necessary to transmit a signal to the nearest base station By automatically emitting lower levels when possible you...

Page 13: ...controlled waste disposal please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling Business users should contact their su...

Page 14: ... for the following items Mobile phone Battery Travel adapter charger User manual The items supplied with your phone may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer G400 book Page 10 Thursday May 7 2009 5 13 PM ...

Page 15: ... key Left softkey 4 way navigation key Right softkey Video call key Camera lens for video calls Earpiece Main display Flashbulb Special function keys Delete key Application switch key Camera lens Menu access Confirm key Memory card slot Internal antenna External display Touch screen Multifunction jack Hold key Camera key Depending on your service provider or region the key may perform differently ...

Page 16: ...alling screen make a video call Application switch Open the application switch window to access other applications without exiting the current application Dial Make or answer a call In Idle mode retrieve recently dialled missed or received numbers Delete Delete characters or items in an application Power Menu exit Turn the phone on and off press and hold End a call In Menu mode cancel input and re...

Page 17: ...pause between numbers Volume Adjust the phone s volume Hold Lock or unlock the touch screen Camera In Idle mode turn on the camera press and hold In Camera mode take a photo or record a video Key Function Icon line Displays various icons Text and graphic area Displays messages instructions and information you enter Softkey line Displays the current actions assigned to each softkey Select Back G400...

Page 18: ...ing data via EDGE network UMTS network connected Transferring data via UMTS network HSDPA network activated Transferring data via HSDPA network Voice call in progress Video call in progress Bluetooth hands free car kit or headset connected Music playback in progress Music playback paused Music playback stopped FM radio on FM radio suspended Bluetooth activated Connected with PC Icon Definition G40...

Page 19: ...ctivated Driving profile activated Meeting profile activated Outdoor profile activated Offline profile activated Icon Definition New text message SMS New multimedia message MMS New email message New voice mail message New push message New configuration message Text message full Multimedia message full Email message full Voice mail message full Push message full Icon Definition G400 book Page 15 Th...

Page 20: ...16 introducing your mobile phone Configuration message full Battery power level Current time Icon Definition G400 book Page 16 Thursday May 7 2009 5 13 PM ...

Page 21: ...cellular service you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module or SIM card with subscription details such as your personal identification number PIN and optional services To use UMTS or HSDPA services you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module USIM card To install the SIM or USIM card and battery 1 Remove the battery cover If the phone is on press and hold to turn it off G400 book Pag...

Page 22: ...g your mobile phone 2 Insert the SIM or USIM card 3 Insert the battery 4 Replace the battery cover Place the SIM or USIM card in the phone with the gold coloured contacts facing down G400 book Page 18 Thursday May 7 2009 5 13 PM ...

Page 23: ...outlet 4 Unplug the travel adapter from the phone 5 Close the cover to the multifunction jack Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the phone Any damages by misuse are not covered by the warranty With the triangle facing up About the low battery indicator When your battery is low the phone will emit a warning tone and a low battery message The battery icon will also ...

Page 24: ...on memory card manufacturer and type 1 Open the cover to the memory card slot on the side of the phone 2 Insert a memory card with the label side facing up 3 Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it locks in place To remove the memory card push it gently until it disengages from the phone and then pull the memory card out of the memory card slot G400 book Page 20 Thursday May 7 2009 5...

Page 25: ...your phone off repeat steps 1 and 2 above Switch to the Offline profile By switching to the Offline profile you can use your phone s non network services in areas where wireless devices are prohibited such as aeroplane and hospitals To switch to the Offline profile press Menu Settings Phone profiles Offline Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when in areas where wirel...

Page 26: ...ng applications are available Call open the dialling screen Messages access the Messages menu Internet launch the web browser Music player launch the music player 2 Scroll to the application and press Select 3 When you are finished scroll to End all and press Yes Use the external display Learn to use the touch screen on the external display with the phone closed Action Function Touch The following...

Page 27: ...1 In Idle mode press Menu Settings Phone profiles 2 Scroll to the profile you are using 3 Press Options Edit Voice call ringtone or Video call ringtone 4 Scroll left or right to a memory location if necessary 5 Select a ringtone category a ringtone 6 Press Options Save To switch to another profile select it from the list Drag your finger left or right Change the time and date display Drag your fin...

Page 28: ...Settings Display and light settings My theme Main display Create theme Easy or Create theme Expert 2 Customise the theme as desired by following the screen 3 When you are finished enter a name for the theme and press Save 4 Press Yes to apply the theme After you have created a theme 1 In Idle mode press Menu Settings Display and light settings My theme Main display Select theme 2 Select a theme an...

Page 29: ...heme colour 1 In Idle mode press Menu Settings Display and light settings My theme Cover display 2 Scroll left or right to a colour 3 Press Save Set menu shortcuts 1 In Idle mode press Menu Settings Phone settings Shortcuts 2 Select a key to use as a shortcut 3 Select a menu to assign to the shortcut key Lock your phone 1 In Idle mode press Menu Settings Security Phone lock 2 Select On 3 Enter a n...

Page 30: ... 2 To end the call press Adjust the volume To adjust the volume during a call press Use the speakerphone feature 1 During a call press OK to activate the speaker 2 To switch back to the earpiece press OK again Use the headset By plugging the supplied headset into the multifunction jack you can make and answer calls To redial the last call press the headset button and then press again and hold To a...

Page 31: ... add an item 5 Press Options Advanced Add subject 6 Enter a subject 7 Press Options Send to send the message Send an email 1 In Idle mode press Menu Messages Create message Email 2 Enter an email address and scroll down 3 Enter a subject and scroll down 4 Enter your email text 5 Press Options Attach multimedia or Attach organiser and attach a file if necessary 6 Press Options Send to send the emai...

Page 32: ...ted a header press Options Retrieve to view the body of the email Mode Function ABC Press the appropriate alphanumeric key until the character you want appears on the display T9 1 Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an entire word 2 When the word displays correctly press to insert a space If the correct word does not display press 0 to select an alternate word Number Press the appropr...

Page 33: ...ary 4 Enter contact information 5 Press OK or press Options Save to add the contact to memory Find a contact 1 In Idle mode press Menu Phonebook You can also press Phonebook in Idle mode 2 Enter the first few letters of the name you want to find 3 Select the contact s name from the search list Once you have found a contact you can call the contact by pressing edit the contact information by pressi...

Page 34: ...ch to adjust the exposure Touch to zoom 4 Press to take a photo The photo is saved automatically 5 Touch to take another photo step 3 Capture self portrait 1 In Idle mode press and hold to turn on the camera 2 Aim the lens at yourself and make any adjustments 3 Press OK or to take a photo The photo is saved automatically 4 Press or to take another photo step 2 View photos From the external display...

Page 35: ... Touch or press to stop recording The video is saved automatically 7 Touch to record another video step 4 View videos From the external display touch a video file In Idle mode press Menu My files Videos a video file Listen to music Learn how to listen to music via the music player or FM radio Listen to the FM radio Start the FM radio on the main display 1 Plug the supplied headset into the phone s...

Page 36: ...al display touch 3 Touch to start automatic tuning The radio scans and saves available stations automatically 4 Control the FM radio using the following actions The first time you access the FM radio you will be prompted to start automatic tuning The first time you access the FM radio you will be prompted to start automatic tuning Touch to pause or resume the radio Touch to scroll down to a radio ...

Page 37: ...layer 11 X p 42 Play music on the main display 1 In Idle mode press Menu Multimedia Music player 2 Select a music category a music file 3 Control playback using the following keys Key Function OK Pause or resume playback Volume Adjust the volume up or down Navigation Left Restart playback Skip backward press within 3 seconds Scan backward in a file press and hold Right Skip forward Scan forward in...

Page 38: ...web pages Browse web pages 1 In Idle mode press Menu Applications Browser Home to launch your service provider s homepage 2 Navigate web pages using the following keys Touch to skip backward Touch to pause or resume playback Touch to skip forward Key Function Navigation Scroll up or down on a web page OK Select an item Back Return to the previous page Options Access a list of browser options G400 ...

Page 39: ...ns Bookmark your favourite web pages 1 In Idle mode press Menu Applications Browser Bookmarks 2 Press Options Add bookmark 3 Enter a page title and a web address URL 4 Press Save G400 book Page 35 Thursday May 7 2009 5 13 PM ...

Page 40: ...apabilities View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display To dial the number of a missed call 1 Press View 2 Scroll to the missed call you want to dial 3 Press to dial Call a recently dialled number 1 In Idle mode press to display a list of recent numbers 2 Scroll to the number you want and press to dial G400 book Page 36 Thursday May 7 2009 5 13 PM ...

Page 41: ...s Options End Held call 5 To end the current call press Answer a second call If your network supports this function you can answer a second incoming call 1 Press Accept or to answer the second call The first call is automatically placed on hold 2 Press Swap to switch between the calls Make a multiparty call conference call 1 Call the first party you want to add to the multiparty call 2 While conne...

Page 42: ...s X p 29 1 In Idle mode press Menu Phonebook You can also press Phonebook in Idle mode 2 Scroll to the number you want to dial and press to dial Use advanced Phonebook functions Learn to create namecards set speed dial numbers and create groups of contacts Create a namecard 1 In Idle mode press Menu Phonebook You can also press Phonebook in Idle mode 2 Press Options My namecard 3 Enter your person...

Page 43: ...tos to each group or send messages and emails to an entire group Start by creating a group 1 In Idle mode press Menu Phonebook 2 Scroll left or right to Groups 3 Press Options Create group a memory location if necessary 4 Enter a group name and press Save 5 Press Options Group settings 6 To set the caller ID image press OK an image category an image 7 To set a group ringtone scroll down and press ...

Page 44: ...essages Templates Multimedia templates 2 Press Create to open a new template window 3 Create a multimedia message with a subject and desired attachments to use as your template X p 27 4 Press OK to save the template Insert text templates in new messages 1 To start a new message press Menu Messages Create message a message type 2 Scroll down to the text field and press Options Insert Text template ...

Page 45: ...t the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC 4 Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the PC to the phone Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more information Copy music file to a memory card 1 Insert a memory card 2 In Idle mode press Menu Settings Phone settings PC connections Mass storage 3 Press to return to Idle mode 4 Using an optional PC data cable connect the multifunction jack on...

Page 46: ... 4 Select Sync digital media files to this device in the pop up window on the PC 5 Edit or enter your phone s name in the pop up window if necessary and then click Finish 6 Select and drag the music files you want to the sync list 7 Click Start Sync Create a playlist 1 In Idle mode press Menu Multimedia Music player Playlists 2 Press Options Create playlist 3 Enter a title for your new playlist an...

Page 47: ...onfirm if necessary The radio scans and saves available stations in the Favourites automatically To store radio stations manually 1 Plug the supplied headset into the phone s multifunction jack 2 From the external display touch 3 Scroll left or right to a radio station 4 Touch to save the station in the Favourites To tune the FM radio to any radio station in the Favourites touch and then scroll up...

Page 48: ... other wireless devices for exchanging data and using hands free features Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 In Idle mode press Menu Applications Bluetooth 2 Press Options Settings 3 Scroll down to Activation 4 Scroll left or right to On 5 To allow other devices to locate your phone scroll down and scroll left or right to On 6 Press Save G400 book Page 44 Thursday May 7 2009 5 13 PM ...

Page 49: ... wireless feature 1 Select the file or item from one of your phone s applications that you want to send 2 Press Options Send namecard via Send via or Send URL via Bluetooth when sending contact data specify which data to send Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 Enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature and press OK if necessary 2 Press Yes to confirm that you are willing to ...

Page 50: ...t an image using an optional PC data cable 1 Connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a compatible printer 2 In Idle mode press Menu My files Images an image 3 Press Options Print via USB 4 Set print options and press OK To print an image using the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 In Idle mode press Menu My files Images an image 2 Press Options Print via Bluetooth 3 Select a Bluetooth enabled p...

Page 51: ...ber if necessary to return to the recipient list 7 Press Options OK to save the recipients 8 Scroll down and set the number of times to repeat the SOS message 9 Press Save Yes To send an SOS message the phone must be closed and the keys are locked With the phone closed press four times Activate the mobile tracker When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card in your phone the mobile tracker feature ...

Page 52: ...t a number 8 Press Options OK to save the recipients 9 Scroll down and enter the sender s name 10 Press Options Save Accept Record and play voice memos Learn to operate your phone s voice recorder Record a voice memo 1 In Idle mode press Menu Multimedia Voice recorder 2 Press OK to start recording 3 Speak your memo into the microphone 4 When you are finished speaking press the navigation key down ...

Page 53: ...screen instructions Launch applications 1 In Idle mode press Menu My files or Entertainment Games and more an application 2 Press Options to access a list of various options and settings for your application Key Function OK Pause or resume playback Volume Adjust the volume up or down Navigation Left Scan backward in a file Right Scan forward in a file Down Stop playback Available games may vary de...

Page 54: ...ad RSS feeds 1 In Idle mode press Menu Applications RSS reader 2 Press Options Update Selected or All to get the latest contents 3 Select a feed an updated post Download multimedia 1 In Idle mode press Menu Applications RSS reader 2 Scroll a feed and press Options Open 3 Scroll a post containing multimedia 4 Press Options Media Download Customise RSS reader settings 1 In Idle mode press Menu Appli...

Page 55: ...the account Create a new destination 1 In Idle mode Menu Settings Application settings MobileBlog settings Destinations 2 Press Options Create new 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to add a new destination site 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 above to add more destinations Upload a file 1 From an application such as My files or Camera select a media file or take a new photo 2 Press Options Upload to web 3...

Page 56: ...o save your world clock 6 To add more world clocks repeat steps 2 5 above Add a world clock to your display In Dual Clock Display mode you can view clocks with two different time zones on your display After you have saved world clocks 1 In Idle mode press Menu Applications World clock 2 Scroll to the world clock you want to add and press Options Set as second clock 3 Press Options Display settings...

Page 57: ...an alarm without snooze Press OK or OK to stop an alarm with snooze or press Snooze or any key to silence the alarm for the snooze period Deactivate an alarm 1 In Idle mode press Menu Alarms 2 Scroll to the alarm you want to deactivate and press OK 3 Scroll down if necessary 4 Scroll left or right to Off 5 Press OK The auto power up feature sets the phone to automatically turn on and sound the ala...

Page 58: ...currencies or measurements and units in the appropriate fields Set a countdown timer 1 In Idle mode press Menu Applications Timer 2 Press Set 3 Enter hours or minutes to count down and press OK 4 Press OK to begin or pause the countdown 5 When the timer expires press OK to stop the alert Use the stopwatch 1 In Idle mode press Menu Applications Stopwatch 2 Press OK to begin and record lap times 3 W...

Page 59: ...emo 2 Press Options Create 3 Enter your memo text and press OK Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events Change the calendar view 1 In Idle mode press Menu Calendar 2 Press Options View by Day or Week Create an event 1 In Idle mode press Menu Calendar 2 Press Options Create an event type 3 Enter the details of the event as required 4 Press Options Save G400 book Page...

Page 60: ... the phone lock feature is enabled you must enter the password you set for the phone PIN lock When using the phone for the first time or when the PIN requirement is enabled you must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM or USIM card You can disable this feature by using the PIN lock menu PUK lock Your SIM or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You ...

Page 61: ...etwork Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number Another caller cannot reach you Ensure that your phone is turned on Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number Another caller cannot hear you speaking Ensure that you are not covering the built in microphone Ensure that the microphone is close to your m...

Page 62: ...mber if necessary The battery does not charge properly or sometimes the phone turns itself off The battery terminals may be dirty Wipe both gold coloured contacts with a clean soft cloth and try charging the battery again If the battery will no longer charge completely dispose of the old battery properly and replace it with a new battery Your phone is hot to the touch When you use several applicat...

Page 63: ...ar calls advanced functions 36 answering additional calls 37 answering 26 basic functions 26 dialling additional calls 37 dialling missed calls 36 from Phonebook 38 international numbers 38 making 26 multiparty 37 placing on hold 37 recently dialled 36 retrieving held calls 37 viewing missed 36 clock see world clock conference calls see calls multiparty contacts adding 29 creating groups 39 findin...

Page 64: ...27 sending multimedia 27 sending text 27 viewing email 28 viewing multimedia 28 viewing text 28 mobile tracker 47 multimedia see messages music player creating playlists 42 listening to music 33 synchronising 42 namecards 38 offline profile 21 phone lock 25 photos basic capturing 30 viewing 30 radio see FM radio ringtone 23 RSS reader see tools RSS reader Samsung PC studio 41 shortcut keys see sho...

Page 65: ... tools alarm 53 calculator 54 calendar 55 convertor 54 countdown timer 54 mobile blog 51 RSS reader 50 stopwatch 54 videos capturing 31 viewing 31 voice memos playing 48 recording 48 volume call volume 26 key tone volume 23 wallpaper external display 25 idle mode 24 web browser adding bookmarks 35 launching homepage 34 Windows Media Player 42 world clock creating 52 setting dual display 52 G400 bo...

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Page 67: ... essential requirements of Directive 1999 5 EC The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10 and detailed in Annex IV of Directive 1999 5 EC has been followed with the involvement of the following Notified Body ies BABT Balfour House Churchfield Road Walton on Thames Surrey KT12 2TD UK Identification mark 0168 The technical documentation kept at Samsung Electronics QA Lab which wil...

Page 68: ...y differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider World Wide Web http www samsungmobile com Printed in Korea Code No GH68 19117A English EU 05 2009 Rev 1 2 G400 book Page i Thursday May 7 2009 5 13 PM ...

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