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Code No.:GH68-xxxxxA

English (EU). 05/2006. Rev. 1.0

* 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.

Summary of Contents for SGH-S401i

Page 1: ...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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Page 3: ...rive safely at all times Do not use a hand held phone while driving Park the vehicle first Switch off the phone when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point service station or near fuels or chemicals ...

Page 4: ...it may cause interference or danger Water resistance Your phone is not water resistant Keep it 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 The phone could explode if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type ...

Page 5: ...ou with condensed information about how to use your phone To quickly learn the basics for your phone please refer to Get started and Step outside the phone Camera and camcorder Use the camera module on your phone to take a photo or record a video ...

Page 6: ...Special fea Web browser Access the wireless web to get up to the minute information and a wide variety of media content Java Enjoy Java based embedded games and download new games ...

Page 7: ...ents Unpack 6 Make sure you have each item Your phone 6 Keys features and locations View messages 21 Use Bluetooth 22 Enter text 24 AB T9 Number and Symbol modes Call functions 26 Advanced calling features ...

Page 8: ...ode 1 Call log p 30 1 Recent contacts 2 Missed calls 3 Dialled calls 4 Received calls p 30 p 31 p 31 p 31 4 Applications continued 6 Calculator 7 Converter 8 Timer 9 Stopwatch p 40 p 41 p 41 p 41 7 File manager p 58 1 Images 2 Videos 3 Music 4 Sounds p 58 p 59 p 60 p 60 ...

Page 9: ...Unpack Make sure you have each item Your phone Keys features and locations Earpiece Camera key Camera lens External ...

Page 10: ... First steps to operating your phone SIM card information When you subscribe to a cellular network you receive a plug in SIM Subscriber Identity Module card loaded with your Install the battery Reattach the cover ...

Page 11: ...arted Power on or off When the phone is completely charged the battery icon becomes still unplug the adapter from the wall outlet Remove the adapter from the phone Switch on 1 Open the phone 2 Press and hold ...

Page 12: ...the function indicated on the bottom line of the display In Idle mode access your favourite menus directly Delete characters from the display In Menu mode return to the previous menu level Press and hold to switch the phone on or off End a call ...

Page 13: ...e with the phone open adjust the key tone volume With the phone closed press and hold to turn on the external display In Idle mode press and hold to Layout Text and graphics display messages instructions and information you enter Icons display various icons ...

Page 14: ...stered for the appropriate service Office Zone if registered for the appropriate service Bluetooth active p 77 New i mail or i mms message Grey a new mail or message in your phone when a mail or message is being downloaded the icon ...

Page 15: ...he soft keys vary depending on the function you are using The bottom line of the display indicates their current role 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 or Centre to confirm the ...

Page 16: ...press Centre and select Settings Phone settings Language 2 Select a language Display language You can set wallpaper for the idle screen on the main display 1 In Idle mode press Centre and select Settings Display settings Wallpaper Idle mode wallpaper ...

Page 17: ...to access your favourite menus 1 In Idle mode press Centre and select Settings Phone Menu shortcuts You can protect the phone against unauthorised use with a phone password The phone will require the password on power up 1 In Idle mode press Centre and select Phone lock ...

Page 18: ...utside the phone Begin with your camera the music player the web and other special features Use the camera 1 In Idle mode enter an area code and phone number 2 Press 3 To end the call press Make a call 1 Open the phone Take a ...

Page 19: ...ne 1 In Idle mode press Centre and select File manager Images Photos 2 Select the photo you want View a photo 1 In Idle mode press Centre and select File manager Videos Video clips 2 Select the video you want Play a video ...

Page 20: ...ations Music player 2 Press Options and select Add to playlist Add all or Add files Create a play list 1 From the music player screen press Centre 2 During playback use the following keys Centre pauses or resumes playback Left returns to the Play music files ...

Page 21: ...y access the wireless web to get a variety of up to date services and information and to download web content Use Phonebook In Idle mode press and hold Centre Launch To the phone s memory 1 In Idle mode enter a phone number and press Options 2 Select Save contact Add a contact ...

Page 22: ... 1 In Idle mode enter a phone number and press Options 2 Select Save contact SIM 1 In Idle mode press Centre and select Phonebook My namecard 2 Specify your contact information 3 Press Save to save the Create and send a name card ...

Page 23: ... mode press Centre and select Messages Create message 2 Enter the message text Send a text message SMS 1 In Idle mode press i mail and select Create i mms 2 Select Send and then Yes 3 Select the To1 field 4 Enter a destination Send an i mms message ...

Page 24: ...ode press i mail and select Create i mail 2 Select the To1 field 3 Enter a destination address and press Centre Send an i mail When a notification appears 1 Press View 2 Select the message from the Inbox From the Inbox View a text message ...

Page 25: ...connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them talk hands free or control the phone remotely 1 In Idle mode press 3 Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the other device s Bluetooth PIN if it has one and press OK When the owner of the other device enters the same code pairing is ...

Page 26: ...Step outsid 1 When a device attempts access your phone press Yes to permit the connection 2 If necessary press Yes to confirm that you are willing to receive Receive data ...

Page 27: ...ext for some features such as messages Phonebook or Calendar using AB mode T9 mode Number mode and Symbol mode Using AB mode Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the display Key Characters in order displayed Upper case Lower case ...

Page 28: ...ng T9 mode T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes 4 Press to insert a space and enter the next word Other T9 mode operations Press 1 to enter periods or apostrophes automatically Press to insert a space Press the Navigation keys to move the ...

Page 29: ... you to enter numbers Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want Using Symbol mode Call functions Advanced calling features Making a call 1 In Idle mode enter the area code and phone number Press C to clear the last digit or press ...

Page 30: ...roll to the number you want and press Making a call from Phonebook Once you have stored a number in Answering a call When you receive an incoming call the phone rings and displays the incoming call image Press Accept or to answer the call Tips for answering a call When Anykey answer is active you can ...

Page 31: ... the jack on the left side of the phone The button on the headset works as follows Placing a call on hold Retrieving Press Hold to place a call on hold or press Retrieve to retrieve the call Making a second call You can make another call if your network supports this function 1 Press Hold to put the call on hold To Press ...

Page 32: ...urrent call press Using the speakerphone feature Use your phone as a speakerphone to talk Voice off Voice on switch off the phone s microphone so that the other person on the phone cannot hear you or switch it back on Mute keys Send keys switch the key tones off or on To communicate with answering machines or computerised telephone ...

Page 33: ...t you are disconnected from the call Join set up a multi party call by adding a caller on hold to a currently active call Menu functions All menu options listed Call log Menu 1 Use this menu to view the calls you have dialled received or missed and the length Please consult your service provider for details ...

Page 34: ... dial the number Save contact save the number to Phonebook Send message send an SMS i mail or i mms message the selected number Delete all Menu 1 5 Use this menu to delete all of the logs in each call type 1 Press Centre to select the call types to be cleared 2 Press Delete 3 Press Yes to confirm the deletion ...

Page 35: ...sed for billing purposes Last call cost check the cost of your last call Total cost check the total cost of all of Phonebook Menu 2 You can store phone numbers on your SIM card and in your phone s memory The SIM card and phone s memory are physically separate but they are used as a single entity called Phonebook To access this menu press Centre in Idle mode and select Phonebook ...

Page 36: ...act to the phone s memory or to the SIM card Send via bluetooth send the contact via Bluetooth Delete delete the selected contact Ringtone assign a ringtone to alert you to a call from the person Group assign the contact to a caller group Memo add a memo about the person 3 Press Save to save the contact ...

Page 37: ...s and select Add 2 Enter a name for the group 3 Select the caller ID line and set an image Add add a new group Edit change the group properties Send message send an SMS i mail or i 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 ...

Page 38: ...r to a key Remove clear the speed dial setting for a key Dialling speed dial numbers Exchange contact details 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 ...

Page 39: ...acts you have stored in the phone s memory and on the SIM card Service number Menu 2 8 Applications Menu 3 Use this menu to play music files or Java games You can also use convenient features such as a voice recorder alarm clock calculator converter timer and stopwatch To access this menu press Centre in Idle mode and select Applications ...

Page 40: ...ting a play list 1 From the music player screen press Options and select Add to playlist Add all or Add files 2 Press Centre to select the files to be Adjusts the volume level 1 Changes the repeat mode 2 Changes the playback animation 3 Sets the music player to play Key Function ...

Page 41: ...uffle set the music player to play tracks in random order Visualisation change the playback animation Skin select a skin type Voice recorder Menu 3 2 Use this menu to record voice memos Recording a voice memo 1 Press Centre to start recording 2 Speak into the microphone Press Centre to pause or resume recording ...

Page 42: ... to set your local time zone and find out the current time in another part of the world Setting the local time zone 1 From the world map press Left or Right to scroll to the city you want As Right Moves forward in a memo Adjusts the volume Down Stops playback Key Function ...

Page 43: ...all alert type settings A wake up alarm is not affected by your sound settings Setting an alarm 1 Select the type of alarm 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 alarm to sound the phone switches on and sounds the alarm ...

Page 44: ...s menu for common conversions such as currency and temperature 1 Select a converter 2 Press Left or Right to select the Timer Menu 3 8 Use this menu to set a period of time for the phone to count down The phone sounds an alarm when the specified period of time expires Starting the timer 1 Press Set ...

Page 45: ...rtainment and location services Available services may vary depending on your service provider s plans For details Creating and sending an SMS message 1 Enter your message and press Centre The maximum number of characters allowed in a message varies by service provider If your message exceeds the maximum number of characters the phone will split the message You can use various options by ...

Page 46: ...er Select language change the language to be used in T9 input mode Text style change the text attributes Broadcast message from your service provider Delivery report for your sent messages Depending on the DRM Digital Rights Management system messages having web content may not be able to be forwarded A icon next to a message means that the ...

Page 47: ...memory Protection lock the message to prevent it from being deleted or unlock the message You can protect only those Protection lock the report to prevent it from being deleted or unlock the report Drafts Menu 4 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 ...

Page 48: ...viewing a message press Options to access the following options Forward forward the message to other people Using folder options On the folder list press Options to access the following options Open open the selected folder Add folder add a new folder Rename folder change the folder name ...

Page 49: ... message folder all at once 1 Press Centre to select the message folders to be cleared Reply path allow recipients to reply to you through your SMS server Delivery report set the network to inform you when your messages have been delivered Character support select a character encoding type When you select Automatic the phone switches the ...

Page 50: ...t will be displayed in the first field on the Recipients field Default type set the default message type The network can convert the messages into the selected format Memory status Menu 4 6 Use this menu to view the amount of memory currently in use in each message folder i mode Menu 5 In this menu you can use the i mode ...

Page 51: ...ine Navigating the i mode browser Using browser options Various options are available when you are using the i mode browser Press Menu to access the following options Add bookmark add a bookmark for the current web page Bookmarks access the bookmark list Save image save an image from the You can quickly launch the browser by pressing and holding Centre in Idle mode ...

Page 52: ...2 Use this menu to use i mail and i mms message services You can use the copy and paste feature to quickly and easily enter text next section 7 Select the Attachment field 8 Add image sound or video files 9 Select Send to send the mail Copying and pasting text You can quickly access this menu by pressing ...

Page 53: ... save the mail to the Draft folder Change to To change a Cc or Bcc address to a To address Change to Cc change a To or Bcc address to a Cc address Change to Bcc change a To or Cc address to a Bcc address Del address delete the selected address Depending on the field selected on the mail screen available options may vary ...

Page 54: ... the To1 field 3 Enter a phone number or an e mail address and press Centre 4 Select the Subject field Save save the message into the Draft folder Preview display the message slide you have composed Add slide add slides Once you have added slides you can scroll between them by pressing Left or Right ...

Page 55: ...hat the shorter side either the height or width fits the corresponding side of the display area Inbox Menu 5 2 3 Use this menu to access i mails and i mms messages you have received Depending on the DRM Digital Rights Management system messages having web content may not be able to be forwarded When the Inbox reaches its maximum limit new i mails or i mms messages will ...

Page 56: ...mail address to Phonebook Create message create a new message Save melody save the attached sound On the message list press Menu to access the following options Show all display all received messages Show unread display only unread messages Show read display only viewed messages Show protect display only protected ...

Page 57: ... display the SMIL slides in Edit mode Protect On Off lock the message to prevent it from being deleted or unlock the message On the message list press Menu to access the following options Title sort sort messages by title When the Sent message box reaches its maximum limit new i mails or i mms messages will overwrite old messages that have already been read ...

Page 58: ...ll messages Check new mail Menu 5 2 6 Use this menu to check the i mode centre Reply marker enter characters or words to be inserted at the start of your original mail when you reply to or forward a message Auto play set a sound video or SMIL slide to be automatically played when you open a message Auto reception set the phone to ...

Page 59: ...ations that run on mobile phones from various sources using the i mode browser and store them on your From the application list press Option to access the following application options Properties access the properties of the application Upgrade update the selected application Depending on the type of application selected available options may vary ...

Page 60: ...gating the wireless web From the bookmark list press Menu to access the following options Open display the bookmarked page Saved pages Menu 5 7 Use this menu to access the list of the web pages you have saved While viewing a page press Menu to access the following options Save image save an image on the page ...

Page 61: ...ttings Menu 5 8 Use this menu to change the settings for browser connections and display Set time out set the phone to Video auto play set whether or not the phone automatically plays videos after download Check settings check your current settings Back exit the Settings menu and return to the previous menu level ...

Page 62: ...w a sequential presentation of each photo in the current folder Delete delete the file Rename change the file name Move to Favourite images Move to Photos move the file to another folder Bluetooth visibility share the currently selected file or the files you want with other Bluetooth devices Protection lock the file to prevent it ...

Page 63: ...le to prevent it from being deleted or unlock the file Details access the file properties Music Menu 6 3 Use this menu to access music files you have downloaded or imported from your computer Key Function Centre Pauses or resumes playback Adjusts the volume Down Stops playback ...

Page 64: ...i mms or Bluetooth Set as set the file as your ringtone or as a ringtone for a Phonebook entry 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 Unsupported file formats include doc ppt and txt From the file list press Options to access the following options ...

Page 65: ...cess this menu press Centre in Idle mode and select Calendar Selecting a day on the calendar 3 Enter information or change the settings Subject enter a title for the scheduled item Details enter scheduled item details Start date and Start time enter the starting date and time for the scheduled item ...

Page 66: ...ve the scheduled item Entering an anniversary 1 Select a date on the calendar 2 Press Options and select Create 4 Press Save to save the anniversary Entering a memo 1 Select a date on the calendar 2 Press Options and select Create Memo 3 Enter a memo and press Save Entering a To do item ...

Page 67: ...umber of items for a specific day appear at the bottom of the calendar Scheduled item Anniversary To do item Delete delete the item Memory status access memory information for the items stored on the calendar Using calendar options On the calendar press Options to access the following options ...

Page 68: ...tions and select View mode a view mode Day view You can view items for the selected date The following icons may display to indicate Camera Menu 8 You can use the camera module embedded in your phone to take photos and record videos To access this menu press Centre in Idle mode and select Camera or press and hold ...

Page 69: ...mera options next section Use the keypad to change the camera settings or switch to other Record video switch to Record mode Shooting mode take a photo in the following modes Single shot take a photo in Normal mode You can select whether or not the camera automatically saves a photo Multi shot take a series of action stills You can select the number of photos the ...

Page 70: ...ease Zoom sound turn the sound effect for zooming on or off Brightness sound turn the sound effect for brightness adjustment on or off 3 Changes the image quality 4 Changes the shooting mode 5 Changes the colour tone or applies a special effect 7 Selects a decorative frame Key Function ...

Page 71: ...to prevent it from being deleted or unlock the file Details access the file properties Taking a photo with the phone closed 3 Press Centre or to start recording 4 Press Centre or to stop recording The video is saved in the Video clips folder 5 To Press play back the video clip Centre access video options Options ...

Page 72: ... with audio Zoom sound turn the sound effect for zooming on or off Brightness sound turn the sound effect for brightness adjustment on or off 3 Changes the image quality 5 Changes the colour tone or applies a special effect 7 Mutes or unmutes audio 8 Sets the timer Key Function ...

Page 73: ...he file Details access the file properties Recording a video with the phone closed Settings Menu 9 The Settings menu provides you with various setting options to customise the phone to your preferences and needs You can also reset the settings to their default status To access this menu press Centre in Idle mode and select Settings ...

Page 74: ...ed to suit your preferences Language Menu 9 2 1 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 Some menus may not be available depending on your service provider ...

Page 75: ...Display settings Menu 9 3 Use this menu to change settings for the display and backlight Wallpaper Menu 9 3 1 Skin Menu 9 3 2 You can select a skin colour pattern for Menu mode Brightness Menu 9 3 3 You can adjust the brightness of the display for varying lighting conditions Backlight Menu 9 3 4 ...

Page 76: ...nformation To set the external display to show caller information select With cover display Sound settings Menu 9 4 Message tone Menu 9 4 3 Use this menu to change the sound settings for incoming SMS messages i mails and i mms messages and broadcast messages individually Tone select one of the several message tones Alert type specify how you are to be ...

Page 77: ...ute during an outgoing call to keep you informed of the length of your call Connection tone set the phone to Call diverting Menu 9 5 1 This network service reroutes incoming calls to a phone number that you specify 1 Select a call diverting option Please consult your service provider for details of Call Diverting availability on your mobile ...

Page 78: ...ess Select Call barring Menu 9 5 2 This network service allows you to restrict Cancel all cancel all call barring settings allowing calls to be sent and received normally Change barring password change the call barring password obtained from your service provider 2 Select the type of calls to be barred 3 Select Activate To deactivate call ...

Page 79: ...o let the network be chosen automatically You can select a network other than your home network only if there is a valid roaming agreement between the two 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 5 7 Use this menu to set incoming and outgoing ...

Page 80: ...ds free or control the phone remotely Bluetooth technology allows free wireless connections between all Bluetooth compliant My devices search for connectable Bluetooth devices My phone s visibility allow other Bluetooth devices to locate your phone or not My phone s name assign a Bluetooth device name to your phone which is then displayed on other devices ...

Page 81: ... unpaired devices Blue for paired devices Red for devices that are currently connected to your phone Disconnect end the connection with the connected device Browse files search for data from the device and import data directly to your phone Service list access the Bluetooth service list of the device Rename rename the paired device ...

Page 82: ...ssary enter the Bluetooth PIN needed for pairing and press OK Receiving data via Bluetooth PIN check Menu 9 7 1 The 4 to 8 digit PIN Personal Identification Number protects your SIM card against unauthorised use When this feature is enabled the phone requires your PIN each time it is switched on Change PIN code Menu 9 7 2 ...

Page 83: ...a privacy option is enabled you must enter the phone password to access the locked items or functions SIM lock Menu 9 7 6 Change PIN2 code Menu 9 7 8 If supported by your SIM card use this menu to change your current PIN2 i mode lock Menu 9 7 9 Use this menu to lock or unlock the i mode menu You must enter the phone password to enable this feature ...

Page 84: ...e sender s name Message check the preset tracking message text 3 When you have finished press Save Proxy host enter the IP address of the proxy server Portal URL enter the URL address of the i mode server Mail URL enter the URL address of the i mail server MMS URL enter the URL address of the i mms server ...

Page 85: ... Help and personal needs To save the time and expense of an unnecessary service call perform the simple checks in this section before contacting a service professional When you switch on your phone the The password is preset to 00000000 You can change this password p 79 ...

Page 86: ...ied by your service provider No service Network failure or Not done displays The network connection has been lost Be sure that you are accessing the correct cellular network Be sure that you have not set an incoming call barring option Your correspondent cannot hear you speaking Be sure that you have switched on the microphone ...

Page 87: ...en stored correctly Re store the number if necessary The battery does not charge properly or the phone sometimes turns itself off Wipe the charging contacts both on the Health and safety information SAR certification information This phone meets European Union EU requirements concerning exposure to radio waves ...

Page 88: ...tested frequency bands Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level the actual SAR level of Before a new model phone is available for sale to the public compliance with the European R TTE Directive must be shown This directive includes as one of its essential requirements the protection of the health and safety of the user and any other person Precautions when using batterie...

Page 89: ...en it is not in use Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a Do not short circuit the battery Accidental short circuiting can occur when a metallic object like a coin clip or pen causes a direct connection between the and terminals of the battery metal strips on the battery For example do not carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag where the battery may contact metal object...

Page 90: ...it or when it may cause interference or danger When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device read its user s Electronic devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency RF signals However certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives ...

Page 91: ...able to assist you in obtaining this information Switch off your phone in health care facilities Potentially explosive environments Switch off your phone when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Users are advised to switch off the phone while at a refue...

Page 92: ...in all conditions Therefore you should never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential Other important safety information Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted ...

Page 93: ...ntenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated Do not store the phone in hot areas High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices damage batteries and warp or melt certain plastics Do not store the phone in cold areas When the phone warms up to its normal operating temperature moisture can form inside the phone which may ...

Page 94: ...t the label indicating water damage inside the phone changes colour In this case phone repairs are no longer guaranteed by the manufacturer s warranty even if the warranty for your phone has not expired If your phone has a flash or light do not ...

Page 95: ...ing call 27 second call 28 Anykey answer 72 Auto redial 71 Call time 31 Caller groups 34 Caller ID 73 76 Calls answering 27 barring 75 diverting 74 holding 28 D Date set 70 Deleting call log 31 i mail i mms 53 54 items 64 MMS 45 46 phonebook 33 36 ...

Page 96: ...escription 10 Images downloaded 58 K Key tones selecting 73 sending muting 29 volume 73 L Language select 71 Last number redial 27 Locking i mode 80 Multiparty call 30 Music player 36 Music downloaded 60 N Name card 35 Names entering 24 searching 32 Network selection 76 Network services 74 ...

Page 97: ...2 speed dialling 34 Photos taking 65 viewing 59 S Safety information 84 precaution 1 Security calls 79 Sent messages i mail i mms 54 SMS 45 Shortcut 71 Silent mode Time set 70 Timer 41 V Videos playing 59 recording 68 Voice recorder playing 38 recording 38 Voicemail server 76 ...

Page 98: ... R TTE y ollowing standards and or been carried out and that ial requirements of e 10 and detailed in the involvement of the f authorised person hone number of Samsung Service your phone ...

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