Samsung SGH-S500I User Manual Download

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some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly.

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different from the illustrations in this guide.

World Wide Web

http://www.samsungmobile.com

Printed in Korea

Code No.:GH68-xxxxxA

English. 08/2005. Rev 1.0

Summary of Contents for SGH-S500I

Page 1: ...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 Printed in Korea Code No GH68 xxxxxA English 08 2005 Rev 1 0 ...

Page 2: ...Draft 2005 08 24 Version S500AGEH4 SGH S500i User s Guide ...

Page 3: ... refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling 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 regu...

Page 4: ...n the phone is switched on Emergency calls Key in the emergency number for your present location then press Keep your phone away from small children Keep the phone and all its parts including accessories out of the reach of small children Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung approved accessories and batteries Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous Qu...

Page 5: ...t more information on the referenced page Indicates that you need to press the Navigation keys to scroll to the specified option and then select it Indicates a key on the phone For example Indicates a soft key whose function is displayed on the phone screen For example Menu Camera and camcorder Use the camera module on your phone to take a photo or record a video Special features of your phone Ima...

Page 6: ...video caller ID See who s calling you when their very own photo or video displays Name card Create name cards with your number and profile Multimedia Message Service MMS Send and receive MMS messages with a combination of text images video and audio E mail Send and receive e mails with images video and audio attachments i mode browser Access the wireless web to get current information and up to th...

Page 7: ...ke Answer calls 14 Step outside the phone 15 Begin with your camera Music player web and other special features Use the camera 15 Play music 16 Browse the web 17 Use Contacts 17 Send messages 18 View messages 20 Use Bluetooth 20 Use a memory card 21 Enter text 23 AB T9 Number and Symbol mode Call functions 25 Advanced calling features Menu functions 29 All menu options listed Solve problems 87 Hel...

Page 8: ...43 p 43 4 Messages p 43 1 Create message 2 My messages 3 Templates 4 Delete all 5 Settings 6 Memory status p 43 p 44 p 46 p 46 p 47 p 47 5 i mode p 48 1 i Menu 2 Mail 3 Java 4 SMS 5 Bookmarks 6 Go to Webpage 7 Saved Pages 8 Browser Settings p 48 p 49 p 55 p 56 p 56 p 57 p 57 p 58 6 File manager p 59 1 Images 2 Videos 3 Music 4 Mp3 5 Sounds 6 Frame 7 My vMessages 8 Other files 9 Memory card 0 Memor...

Page 9: ...ng on your country or service provider Your phone Buttons features and locations Special function keys Camera key Earpiece Display Power on off Menu exit key Microphone Camera lens Flash Music player control keys External display Left soft key Headset jack Volume keys Dial key Alphanumeric keys Right soft key Navigationkeys Up Down Left Right Menu access Confirm key External speaker Cancel Delete ...

Page 10: ...e optional services Install and charge the phone Remove the battery If the phone is already on first turn it off by holding Insert the SIM card Make sure that the gold coloured contacts on the card face down into the phone Install the battery Plug the travel adapter into the phone Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet When the phone is completely charged the battery icon becomes still un...

Page 11: ... the battery level becomes too low the phone automatically turns off Recharge your battery Power on or off Remove the adapter from the phone Switch on Do not turn on the phone when mobile phone use is prohibited 1 Open the phone 2 Press and hold to turn on the phone 3 If necessary enter the PIN and press OK Switch off 1 Open the phone 2 Press and hold ...

Page 12: ...ne on or off In Menu mode cancel input and return the phone to Idle mode Enter numbers letters and some special characters In Idle mode press and hold 1 to access your voicemail server Press and hold 0 to enter an international call prefix Enter special characters In Idle mode press and hold to activate or deactivate Quiet mode Press and hold to enter a pause between numbers Adjust the phone volum...

Page 13: ...s display various icons Icons Received signal strength Call in progress Out of your service area you cannot make or receive calls GPRS network Connecting to GPRS network Roaming network New SMS message New voicemail New i mail or i MMS message Grey a message on your phone when a message is being retrieved the icon blinks Yellow a message on the i mode server Red Inbox is full i mode is active Yell...

Page 14: ...paused Memory card inserted Alarm set Call ringer set to vibrate Quiet mode Vibration Quiet mode Mute Mute mode during a call Battery power level Depending on your country or service provider the icons shown on the display may vary 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 sof...

Page 15: ...ck or C to move up one level Press to return to Idle mode Use shortcuts Press the number key corresponding to the option you want 1 In Idle mode press and select Settings Phone settings Language 2 Select a language You can set wallpaper for the idle screen on the main display 1 In Idle mode press and select Settings Display settings Wallpaper Main display 2 Select an image or video category 3 Sele...

Page 16: ...ngtone 2 Select a ringtone category 3 Select a ringtone 4 Press Save Menu mode skin colour Call ringer melody You can set the Navigation keys as shortcuts to access your favourite menus 1 In Idle mode press and select Settings Phone settings Short cut 2 Select a key 3 Press Options and select Change 4 Select a menu to be assigned to the key You can switch the phone to Quiet mode to avoid disturbin...

Page 17: ...ter the default password 00000000 and press OK 3 Enter a new 4 to 8 digit password and press OK 4 Enter the new password again and press OK 5 Select Phone lock 6 Select Enable 7 Enter the password 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 is ringing press 2 To end the call press Press Make a call Answer a call Adjust...

Page 18: ... Preview to take another photo 1 In Idle mode press and select File manager Images Photos 2 Select the photo you want Take a photo View a photo 1 In Idle mode press and hold to turn on the camera 2 Press 1 to switch to Record mode 3 Press to start recording 4 Press to stop recording The video is saved automatically 5 Press Preview to record another video 1 In Idle mode press and select File manage...

Page 19: ...u and select Applications Music player 2 Press Options and select Add to play list Add all or Add files Copy music files to the phone Create a play list 3 For Add files press to select the files you want and press Select 4 Press Back to return to the Music player screen 1 From the Music player screen press 2 During playback use the following keys pauses or resumes playback Left moves back to the p...

Page 20: ...to the next page press Options and select Go Forward To access browser options press Options Launch the i mode browser Navigate the i mode browser To the phone s memory 1 In Idle mode enter a phone number and press Options 2 Select Save contact Phone a number type 3 Specify contact information First name Last name Mobile Home Office Fax Other Email Caller ID Ringtone Group and Memo 4 Press Save to...

Page 21: ...card 4 To send the name card to other people press Options and select Send via a sending method Find an entry Create and send a name card 1 In Idle mode press and select Messages Create message 2 Enter the message text 3 Press Options and select Save and send or Send only 4 Enter destination numbers 5 Press to send the message 1 In Idle mode press i mail and select Compose iMMS 2 Select Destinatio...

Page 22: ... destination numbers or e mail addresses and press 4 Select Title 5 Enter the e mail title and press Send an i mail 6 Select the Attach field and select one of the following options for adding files Attach File add images sounds videos music files name cards or schedule items Attach Melody add MFi Melody Format for i mode melody files Attach Bookmark add bookmarks 7 Select Text 8 Enter the e mail ...

Page 23: ...ssages My messages Inbox 2 Select a message From the Inbox 1 In Idle mode press i mail and select Inbox an Inbox folder 2 Select a message View a text message View an i mail or i MMS message In Idle mode press and select Settings Bluetooth Activation On 1 In Idle mode press and select Settings Bluetooth My devices Search for new devices 2 Select a device 3 Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the other device...

Page 24: ... s Bluetooth feature must be active and you set other devices to search for your phone If necessary press Yes to confirm the reception Send data Receive data Frequent erasing and writing will shorten a card s lifespan Do not remove a card from the phone or turn off the phone while data is being accessed or transferred This could result in loss of data and or damage to the card or phone Do not subj...

Page 25: ...s the card until it locks into place Important memory card information continued Insert a memory card Using a card adapter and a USB card reader writer you can read the card on a PC 1 Insert a memory card into a card adapter and then the adapter into a card reader writer 2 Plug the USB connecter of the card reader writer into the USB port on your PC 3 Access the appropriate memory disk and copy to...

Page 26: ...t mode Press and hold to switch between T9 mode and AB mode Depending on your country you may also be able to access an input mode for your specific language Press to change case or switch to Number mode Press and hold to switch to Symbol mode Using AB mode Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the display Characters in order displayed Key Upper case Lower case ...

Page 27: ...r example press 4 3 5 5 and 6 to enter Hello in T9 mode T9 predicts the word that you are typing and it may change with each key that you press 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 keys that you have pressed For example Of and Me use 6 and 3 4 Press to insert a spac...

Page 28: ...all functions Advanced calling features Making a call 1 In Idle mode enter the area code and phone number 2 Press Making an international call 1 In Idle mode press and hold 0 The character appears 2 Enter the country code area code and phone number then press To Press display more symbols Up or Down select a symbol the corresponding number key clear the entered symbols C insert the symbols OK Pres...

Page 29: ...ation number assigned when stored 1 In Idle mode enter a location number and press 2 Press Left or Right to scroll through other numbers 3 Press Dial or to dial the number you want Ending a call Close the phone or press 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 ans...

Page 30: ...ns during a call Adjusting the volume during a call Use to adjust the earpiece volume during a call Press to increase the volume level and to decrease the volume level Placing a call on hold Retrieving Press Hold or Retrieve to place a call on hold or retrieve the call Making a second call You can make another call if your network supports it 1 Press Hold to put the call on hold 2 Make the second ...

Page 31: ...peakerphone feature Press the key again to switch back to the earpiece Using In call options Press Options to access the following options during a call Speaker on Normal turn on the Speakerphone feature or switch back to Normal mode Switch to headset Switch to phone switch the call to a Bluetooth headset or hands free car kit or back to the phone Menu access the phone s menu functions Voice on Vo...

Page 32: ...pants can converse with each other After the private conversation select Join to return to the multi party call Remove disconnect one multi party call participant Menu functions All menu options listed Call log Menu 1 Use this menu to view the calls you have dialled received or missed and the length of calls You can also check the cost of your calls if your SIM card supports this function To acces...

Page 33: ... 3 This menu displays the most recent calls you have dialled Received calls Menu 1 4 This menu displays the most recent calls you have received Delete all Menu 1 5 Use this menu to delete all of the records in each call type 1 Press to select the call types to be cleared 2 Press Delete 3 Press Yes to confirm the deletion Call time Menu 1 6 This menu displays the time log for calls made and receive...

Page 34: ...t Reset counters reset the cost counters Set max cost set the maximum cost authorised for your calls Price Unit set the price per unit that is applied when the cost of your calls is calculated Contacts 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 Contacts To access ...

Page 35: ...ry 1 Select Phone 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 or video 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 contact to a caller group Memo add a memo ab...

Page 36: ...w display the members of the selected group Add add a new group Edit change the group properties Send message send an SMS i mail or i MMS to the group members you want Delete delete the selected group or all groups Group members however will not be deleted from Contacts Speed dial Menu 2 4 Use this menu to assign a speed dial number 2 to 9 for 8 of your most frequently called numbers Assigning spe...

Page 37: ...via send the name card via SMS i mail i MMS Bluetooth or the infrared port 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 numbers Changes made here do not affect the actual subscriber numbers on your SIM card Management Menu 2 7 Use this me...

Page 38: ...ator converter timer and stopwatch To access this menu press in Idle mode and select Applications Music player Menu 3 1 Use this menu to enjoy music First you need to save music files into your phone s memory or on a memory card You can play MP3 ACC and ACC files To enjoy high quality music you can use an optional Bluetooth stereo headset Downloading or receiving music files Use these methods to s...

Page 39: ...k use the following keys Using Music player options From the Music player screen press Options to access the following options Play Pause begin or pause playback Open access the play list of the current album or album list Go to music MP3 access the Music or Mp3 folder Press Left or Right to move to another folder Key Function Pauses or resumes playback Left Moves back to the previous file Right S...

Page 40: ...e currently selected file Add to play list add files to the play list Go to album list access the album list Move to move the selected file to another play list Copy to copy the selected file to another play list Change order move the selected file to the position you want within the play list Remove remove the selected file or all files from the play list Details access the file properties Playin...

Page 41: ...recorder files 2 Select a voice memo During playback use the following keys Changing the recording mode You can change the recording mode of the voice recorder The maximum recording time is determined by this setting Before recording a memo press Options and select Setting a recording mode Limit for message record a voice memo for adding to an i mail or i MMS message Maximum 1 hour record a voice ...

Page 42: ...p the photo 3 Press Done 4 Press Options and select Save as 5 Enter a new file name and press OK Cropping 1 Select a photo or take a new photo 2 Press Options and select Crop 3 Move the cropping frame to the area of the image you want Press Options and select Resize to change the frame size 4 Press Options and select Done 5 Press Options and select Save as 6 Enter a new file name and press OK Addi...

Page 43: ...aking a photo The added photo also appears in the foreground image box This will be the stamp 5 Press Options and select Merge The stamp photo is added to the background photo as an outline 6 Press Options to access the following stamp edit options Move change the position of the stamp Resize change the stamp size Rotate rotate the stamp Stamp color change the stamp colour Shadow on apply a shadow...

Page 44: ...ettings A wake up alarm is not affected by your sound settings Setting an alarm 1 Select the type of alarm 2 Set each alarm option Alarm activate the alarm Alarm time enter the time for the alarm to ring AM PM set AM or PM in 12 hour format Repeat select a repeat option Alarm tone select an alarm tone 3 Press Save Stopping an alarm For a non wake up alarm press any key For a wake up alarm press Co...

Page 45: ...1 Select a converter 2 Press Left or Right to select the original unit and press Down 3 Enter the value to be converted and press Down Press to insert a decimal point Press to change the temperature to above zero or below zero 4 Press Left or Right to select the unit to which you want to convert The equivalent value for the amount you entered displays Timer Menu 3 9 Use this menu to set a period o...

Page 46: ... depending on your service provider s plans For details see your SIM card instructions or contact your service provider Messages Menu 4 Use the Messages menu to send and receive text messages You can also use the cell broadcast message feature To access this menu press in Idle mode and select Messages Create message Menu 4 1 Short Message Service SMS allows you to send or receive text messages tha...

Page 47: ...d sent or which have failed in sending Inbox Menu 4 2 1 This folder stores all the text messages you have received Viewing a message The following icons may appear on the message list to show the message type SMS Delivery report for your sent messages Using message options While viewing a message press Options to access the following options SMS messages Reply via reply to the sender via SMS or MM...

Page 48: ...tempting to send or has failed to send The following icons are available to show the message status While viewing a message press Options to access the following options Send again retry sending the message Forward forward the message to other people Copy address extract URLs e mail addresses or phone numbers from the message Delete delete the message Protection protect the message from being dele...

Page 49: ...g a template 1 Select an empty location 2 Enter a message and press OK Using template options From the template list press Options to access the following options Edit edit the selected template Send message create and send a text message using the template Delete delete the selected template Add new add a new template Delete all Menu 4 4 Use this menu to delete messages in each message folder all...

Page 50: ...e properties of each profile Service centre store or change the number of your SMS server Default destination enter the default destination Default type set the default message type The network can convert the messages into the selected format Default validity set the length of time your messages are stored in the SMS server Setting name enter a profile name Broadcast Menu 4 5 2 You can change the...

Page 51: ...mes at the lowest price send live e mails with photographs You can do all of these economically since with i mode you are charged by the amount of data you send and receive not by the length of time you are on line Navigating the i mode browser Using browser options From any web page press Menu to access the following options Add Bookmark add a bookmark for the current web page Save Page save the ...

Page 52: ...ave in Contacts save the selected phone number or e mail address to Contacts Play Animation play animations Sound Effect turn the sound effect on or off Exiting the i mode browser To exit the browser at any time press Mail Menu 5 2 Use this menu to use i mail and i MMS message services You can quickly access this menu by pressing i mail in Idle mode Compose iMail Menu 5 2 1 You can create and send...

Page 53: ...ss the following options Send send the mail Save save the mail to the Draft box Add Address add destination numbers or addresses Address Menu edit destination numbers or addresses You can change the selected number or address to another or change an address type To Cc Bcc Attach File Menu add media files name cards schedule items or bookmarks Attach Signature attach your signature as specified in ...

Page 54: ...ds or videos Fit mode select the size in which the image displays Hidden the image displays in its actual size Fill the image is scaled to fit into the display area Meet the image is scaled so that the longer side either the height or width fits the corresponding side of the display area Slice the image is scaled so that the shorter side either the height or width fits the corresponding side of th...

Page 55: ... a message 1 Select a folder 2 Select a message 3 Press Left or Right to scroll through slides Using message options While viewing an i mail or i MMS message press Menu to access the following options Reply send a reply to the sender or all of the recipients of the message You can also send a reply with the message included Forward forward the message to other people Move move the message to anoth...

Page 56: ...essage from being deleted Sort sort messages by title address or date Filter set messages to be displayed by the selected filter Export save the selected message in the My vMessages folder Sent Menu 5 2 4 Use this menu to access the i mails and i MMS messages you have sent While viewing a message press Menu to access the following options Edit edit the message and then send it Delete delete the cu...

Page 57: ...fore sending When you select a message in the Draft box the message opens in Edit mode so that you can edit and send the message Check New Mail Menu 5 2 6 Use this menu to check the i mode centre for new i mails and i MMS messages and then retrieve them to the phone Mail Settings Menu 5 2 7 Use this menu to change the various settings for sending and receiving i mails and i MMS messages Communicat...

Page 58: ...r links to java resources to be inserted to the body when you are creating a message The added data however will be sent as a data format attachment Check Settings check your current mail settings Reset Settings restore the default settings Java Menu 5 3 You can download and play games and MIDlets Java applications that run on mobile phones from various sources using the i mode browser and store t...

Page 59: ...unches automatically when selected Show Desc Setting set whether or not the description of an application is displayed before downloading AutoStart Failure set whether or not the application launches automatically after the launch fails Trace Info access trace information for a Java application System Info access system information for a Java application SMS Menu 5 4 Use this menu to access the Cr...

Page 60: ...image from the current page Show Properties access various page and server properties Address display the URL address of the current page Page Properties access the properties of the current page Certificates access the server certificate Play Animation play animations Sound Effect turn the sound effect on or off Edit Title change the title of the page Delete delete the page Protect On Off protect...

Page 61: ...n the web page CSS set whether or not the phone uses a style sheet for presenting documents on a web page Screen Scroll select the number of lines the web page displays Certificates view the list of server certificates you have received while navigating the wireless web or switch the selected certificate from valid to invalid or vice versa Others change other settings Connection Timeout set the ph...

Page 62: ... the current folder 1 Select Photos 2 Press Options and select Slide show 3 Select an interval option The slide show begins 4 Press Stop to stop the slide show Using image options While viewing an image press Options to access the following options List return to the image list Send via send the file via i mail i MMS Bluetooth or the infrared port Set as set the image as wallpaper for the displays...

Page 63: ...ng video options From a video screen press Options to access the following options Play play the file Send via send the file via i mail i MMS Bluetooth or the infrared port Set as set the video clip if saved as a 3gp file as wallpaper for the main display your ringtone or a caller ID image for a Contacts entry Delete delete the file or all files Rename change the file name Move to move the file to...

Page 64: ... speaker or a Bluetooth headset Send via send the file via i mail i MMS Bluetooth or the infrared port Add to playlist add the selected file to the play list you want Set as set the file as your ringtone or as a ringtone for a Contacts entry Delete delete the selected file or all files Rename change the file name Move to memory card move the file to a memory card Copy to memory card copy the file ...

Page 65: ...h other Bluetooth devices Protection protect the file from being deleted Details access the file properties Sounds Menu 6 5 This menu displays voice memos you have recorded and sound files you have downloaded received in messages or imported from your computer Playing a sound clip 1 Select a sound folder 2 Select a sound clip For a voice memo see Voice recorder p 38 Using sound options From a soun...

Page 66: ... Send via send the file via i mail i MMS Bluetooth or the infrared port Delete delete the selected file or all files Rename change the file name Move to memory card move the file to a memory card Copy to memory card copy the file to a memory card if you use Visible to Bluetooth share the file or all files with other Bluetooth devices Protection protect the file from being deleted Details access th...

Page 67: ...s document files and files stored in the phone s memory without corruption Available file formats are DOC XLS PPT PDF and TXT Viewing a file Select a file Picsel File Viewer runs to open the document Use the following keys to view the document Depending on the file size or memory capacity of Picsel File Viewer a file may not open properly Key Function Up Down Left Right Pans around the page Zooms ...

Page 68: ...rol bar Send via send the file via Bluetooth or the infrared port Move to memory card move the file to a memory card Copy to memory card copy the file to a memory card Delete delete the selected file Rename change the file name Visible to Bluetooth share the file or all files with other Bluetooth devices Protection protect the file from being deleted Details access the file properties Shortcut vie...

Page 69: ...w event next section Go to select today s date or enter a specific date Sort by sort items by type of event Delete delete the items stored on the calendar by using various deleting options Missed alarm events view events whose alarms you have missed Memory status access memory information for the event items stored on the calendar Creating an event You can store scheduled events anniversaries memo...

Page 70: ...ending date if the event will recur 4 Press Save to save the event Entering a new anniversary 1 Select a date on the calendar 2 Press Options and select Create Anniversary 3 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 event the alarm is to alert you Alar...

Page 71: ... Select a date on the calendar to display the events for the day 2 Select an event to view its details 3 Press Left or Right to access the other events scheduled for the selected day Using event options While viewing an event press Options to access the following options Edit edit the event Create add a new event Send via send the event via SMS i mail i MMS Bluetooth or the infrared port View mode...

Page 72: ... menu press Menu in Idle mode and select Camera or press and hold Taking a photo You can take photos in various modes The camera produces JPEG photos 1 Access the Camera menu or press and hold to turn on the camera 2 Adjust the image to be captured Press the left soft key to access camera options next section Use the keypad to change the camera settings or switch to other modes p 71 3 Press to tak...

Page 73: ...ffects change the colour tone or apply a special effect Frames apply a decorative frame You can also apply one of the downloaded frames and take a photo p 63 Flash determine the use of the flash Timer set a time delay before the camera takes a photo Go to photos access the Photos folder Settings change the default settings for taking a photo Size select an image size Quality select an image qualit...

Page 74: ...card is inserted Short cuts view the functions of the keys you can use in Capture mode Using the keypad in Capture mode You can use the keypad to customise your camera settings in Capture mode Key Function Left Right Adjusts the image brightness Up Down Zooms in or out Flips the image vertically Shows the mirror image 1 Switches to Record mode p 72 2 Changes the image size 3 Changes the image qual...

Page 75: ...tect the file from being deleted Details access the file properties Taking a photo with the phone closed 1 Press and hold 2 If necessary press to highlight 4 Press to take a photo The photo is automatically saved Recording a video You can record a video of what is displayed on the camera screen and save it 1 In Capture mode press 1 2 Adjust the image to be captured Press the left soft key to acces...

Page 76: ...aper to record a video suitable for i mail or i MMS or for setting as wallpaper The video clip is saved in 3GP format Select Normal to record a video within the limit of the currently available memory The video clip is saved in MP4 format Size select a frame size Quality select an image quality setting Viewfinder select a preview screen Audio record record audio with a video clip Zoom sound turn t...

Page 77: ... if saved as a 3gp file as wallpaper for the main display your ringtone or a caller ID image for a Contacts entry Delete delete the file Key Function Left Right Adjusts the image brightness Up Down Zooms in or out Flips the image vertically Shows the mirror image 1 Switches to Capture mode p 69 2 Changes the frame size 3 Changes the image quality 4 Changes the video recording mode 5 Changes the co...

Page 78: ...one to your preferences and needs You can also reset the settings to their default status To access this menu press in Idle mode and select Settings Time and date Menu 9 1 Use this menu to change the time and date displayed on your phone Before setting the time and date specify your time zone in the World time menu p 40 Set time enter the current time AM PM select AM or PM in 12 hour time format T...

Page 79: ...ng 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 set whether the phone mutes the call ringer or rejects a call if you press and hold when a call comes in Extra settings Menu 9 2 5 You can turn th...

Page 80: ...nly available if a graphic icon has been received in a message 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 main display for varying lighting conditions Back light Menu 9 3 4 You can select the length of time the backlight stays on or the length of time the display stays on in Dim mode in which the backlight is off Ma...

Page 81: ... Use this menu to select the tone that the phone sounds when you press a key Message tone Menu 9 4 3 Use this menu to change the sound settings for incoming SMS messages i mails i MMS messages and CB messages 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...

Page 82: ... provider to check their availability and subscribe to them if you wish 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 Divert always divert all calls Busy divert calls when you are on another call No reply divert calls when you do not answer the phone Unreachable divert calls when you are not in an area cov...

Page 83: ...ring select Deactivate 4 Enter the call barring password supplied by your service provider and press Select Call waiting Menu 9 5 3 This network service informs you when someone is trying to reach you while you are on another call 1 Select the type of calls to which call waiting option will apply 2 Select Activate and press Select To deactivate call waiting select Deactivate Network selection Menu...

Page 84: ... subscription Default group enable the default CUG if you have set one with your service provider When making a call you are given the option of using your default CUG instead of selecting one from the list Band selection Menu 9 5 8 For the phone to make and receive phone calls it must register with an available network Your phone can handle any of the following types of networks GSM 1900 and Comb...

Page 85: ...s Secure mode determine if the phone asks for your confirmation when other devices access your data Bluetooth services display available Bluetooth services Searching for and pairing with a Bluetooth device 1 From the Bluetooth setting options select My devices 2 Select Search for new devices After searching a list of devices to which you can connect displays The following icons indicate the type o...

Page 86: ...ta from the device and import data directly to your phone Service list access the Bluetooth service list of the device Rename rename the paired device Authorise device Unauthorised device determine whether or not the phone asks you to permit connection when other devices try to connect to your phone Delete remove the selected device or all devices from the list Sending data via Bluetooth 1 Activat...

Page 87: ... the other device Activate the infrared feature on your phone select Infrared Activate Align the infrared port on the phone with the infrared port on the other device If there is no communication between your phone and the other IrDA compliant device within 60 seconds of activating the feature it is automatically deactivated Security Menu 9 8 Use this menu to protect the phone against unauthorised...

Page 88: ...sword Privacy Menu 9 8 5 Use this menu to lock access to messages files i mode access or all menu functions on the phone except for call functions When a privacy option is enabled you must enter the phone password to access the locked items or functions SIM lock Menu 9 8 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...

Page 89: ...g enter the port number of the proxy server for accessing streaming services SSL port enter the port number of the SSL Secure Sockets Layer server Portal URL enter the URL address for the startup page of the i mode browser Location Server URL enter the URL address of your network cell ID Mail Server enter the URL address of the i Mail server MMS Server enter the URL address of the i MMS server APN...

Page 90: ...a service professional When you switch on your phone the following messages may appear Insert SIM Be sure that the SIM card is correctly installed Enter password The automatic locking function has been enabled You must enter the phone s password before you can use the phone Enter PIN You are using your phone for the first time You must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM card The PIN check feature...

Page 91: ...igned and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency RF energy set by the Federal Communications Commission FCC of the U S Government These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population The guidelines are based on the safety standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations ...

Page 92: ...s evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http www fcc gov oet fccid after searching on FCC ID printed in the label on the phone For Body Operation For body worn operation this model phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with a Sa...

Page 93: ...e itself over time Use only Samsung approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung approved chargers When a charger is not in use disconnect it from the power source Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week since overcharging may shorten its life Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of your battery it may require cooling or warming firs...

Page 94: ...nt time let your voice mail answer it for you Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving if necessary suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions Rain sleet snow ice and even heavy traffic can be hazardous Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving Jotting down a To Do list or flipping through your phonebook takes your attention away from your pri...

Page 95: ...is recommended that the equipment should only be used in the normal operating position held to your ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder 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 P...

Page 96: ...dded to your vehicle You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle Posted Facilities Switch your phone off in any facility where posted notices require you to do so Potentially Explosive Environments Switch your phone off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions Sparks in such areas could cause an e...

Page 97: ...hose features before you can make an emergency call Consult this document and your local cellular service provider When making an emergency call remember to give all the necessary information as accurately as possible Remember that your phone may be the only means of communication at the scene of an accident do not cut off the call until given permission to do so Other Important Safety Information...

Page 98: ...Do not use or store the phone in dusty dirty areas as its moving parts may be damaged 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 damage the phone s elect...

Page 99: ...tions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received Including interference that may cause undesired operation Information to User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful int...

Page 100: ... Absorption Rate SAR The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1 6 W kg SAR Tests are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value This is be...

Page 101: ...ications Internet Association Safety is the most important call you will ever make A Guide to Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use TENS OF MILLIONS OF PEOPLE IN THE U S TODAY TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE UNIQUE COMBINATION OF CONVENIENCE SAFETY AND VALUE DELIVERED BY THE WIRELESS TELEPHONE QUITE SIMPLY THE WIRELESS PHONE GIVES PEOPLE THE POWERFUL ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE BY VOICE ALMOST ANYWHERE ANYTIME...

Page 102: ...can use the speed dial function without taking your attention off the road 2 When available use a hands free device A number of hands free wireless phone accessories are readily available today Whether you choose an installed mounted device for your wireless phone or a speaker phone accessory take advantage of these devices if available to you 3 Position your wireless phone within easy reach Make ...

Page 103: ...road hazard or medical emergency Remember it is a free call on your wireless phone 9 Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies Your wireless phone provides you a perfect opportunity to be a Good Samaritan in your community If you see an auto accident crime in progress or other serious emergency where lives are in danger call 9 1 1 or other local emergency number as you would want other...

Page 104: ...user the exposure to RF is drastically lower because a person s RF exposure decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the source The so called cordless phones which have a base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house typically operate at far lower power levels and thus produce RF exposures well within the FCC s compliance limits 2 Do wireless phones pose a health hazard The availab...

Page 105: ...erate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human health FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the federal level The following agencies belong to this working group National Institute for Occupatio...

Page 106: ...to do research on wireless phone safety FDA provides the scientific oversight obtaining input from experts in government industry and academic organizations CTIA funded research is conducted through contracts to independent investigators The initial research will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of additional researc...

Page 107: ...rictly precautionary it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists 6 Do hands free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless phones there is no reason to believe that hands free kits reduce risks Hands free kits can be used with wireless phones for convenience and comfort Th...

Page 108: ...rd will allow manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI FDA has tested hearing aids for interference from handheld wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE This standard specifies test methods and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless phon...

Page 109: ...wireless phones poses a health risk A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are needed Lifetime animal exposure studies could be completed in a few years However very large numbers of animals would be needed to provide reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if one exists Epidemiological studie...

Page 110: ...ncyradiation index html National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH http www cdc gov niosh emfpg html World health Organization WHO http www who int peh emf International Commission on Non Ionizing Radiation Protection http www icnirp de National Radiation Protection Board UK http www nrpb org uk Updated 4 3 2002 US Food and Drug Administration http www fda gov cellphones ...

Page 111: ...ng 26 rejecting 26 transferring 29 waiting 80 Camera photos 69 videos 72 CB Cell Broadcast messages 47 Characters enter 23 Connection tone 79 Contacts adding 32 deleting 32 34 finding 31 managing 34 options 32 speed dialling 33 Converter 42 Creating messages i mail 49 i MMS 51 SMS 43 CUG Closed User Group 81 D Deleting call log 29 contacts 32 34 e mail 45 46 events 68 i mail i MMS 53 54 SMS 44 45 ...

Page 112: ... Low battery indicator 8 M Memory card accessing files 65 installing 21 Memory status contacts 35 file manager 65 messages 47 Message tone 78 Messages cell broadcast 47 greeting 76 i mail 49 i MMS 51 SMS 43 44 Minute minder 79 Missed calls 30 MMS messages viewing 44 Multiparty call 29 Music player 35 Music downloaded 61 N Name card 34 Names entering 23 searching 31 Network band select 81 Network s...

Page 113: ...il i MMS 53 SMS 45 Shortcut 76 SIM card inserting 7 locking 85 Skin colour 77 SMS messages creating sending 43 deleting 44 setting 47 viewing 44 Sound settings 78 Sounds downloaded 62 Speakerphone 28 Speed dial 33 Stopwatch 43 Switching on off microphone 28 phone 8 T T9 mode text input 24 Templates message 46 Text enter 23 Time and date set 75 Time set 75 Timer 42 V Videos playing 60 recording 72 ...

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