Samsung C5212 Um Open Eng Rev.1.0 090130

Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your
service provider.

Printed in Korea
World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-21354A
http://www.samsungmobile.com English (EU). 01/2009. Rev. 1.0

Instructional icons

using this Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons
you will see in this manual:

manual Warning—situations that could cause
injury to yourself or others
This user manual has been specially designed to
guide you through the functions and features of your Caution—situations that could cause
mobile phone. To get started quickly, damage to your phone or other equipment
refer to “introducing your mobile phone,”
“assembling and preparing your mobile phone,” Note—notes, usage tips, or additional
and “using basic functions.” information

Refer to—pages with related information;
for example: p.12 (represents “see page
12”)

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Copyright information
→ Followed by—the order of options or
menus you must select to perform a step; Rights to all technologies and products that
for example: In Menu mode, select comprise this device are the property of their
Messages → Create new message respective owners:
(represents Messages, followed by Create • Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the

using this manual
new message) Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide—Bluetooth QD
ID: B014808.
[ ] Square brackets—phone keys; for • Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
example: [ ] (represents the Power/
Menu exit key)

< > Angled brackets—softkeys that control
different functions at each screen; for
example: <OK> (represents the OK
softkey)

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safety and usage information 2
Safety warnings .......................................... 2
contents Safety precautions ...................................... 4
Important usage information ....................... 7
introducing your mobile phone 11
Unpack ..................................................... 11
Phone layout ............................................. 12
Keys ......................................................... 13
Display ...................................................... 14
Icons ......................................................... 14
assembling and preparing your mobile
phone 16
Install the SIM card and battery ................. 16
Charge the battery .................................... 18
Insert a memory card (optional) ................. 19
using basic functions 20
Turn your phone on and off ....................... 20
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Access menus .......................................... 21 Use Java-powered games and
Customise your phone .............................. 21 applications .............................................. 45
Use basic call functions ............................ 24 View world clock ....................................... 45
Send and view messages ......................... 25 Set and use alarms ................................... 46
Add and find contacts ............................... 27 Use the calculator ..................................... 47

contents
Use basic camera functions ...................... 28 Convert or measurements ........................ 47
Listen to music ......................................... 29 Set a countdown timer ............................. 48
Browse the web ........................................ 31 Use the stopwatch .................................... 48
Create a new task ..................................... 48
using advanced functions 32
Create a text memo .................................. 48
Use advanced call functions ..................... 32
Manage your calendar .............................. 49
Use advanced Phonebook functions ......... 34
Use advanced messaging functions .......... 36 troubleshooting a
Use advanced music functions ................. 37
index d
using tools and applications 39
Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ............ 39
Activate and send an SOS message ......... 40
Record and play voice memos .................. 41
Edit images ............................................... 42
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Safety warnings
safety and Keep your phone away from small
usage children and pets
Keep your phone and all accessories out of the

information reach of small children or animals. Small parts may
cause choking or serious injury if swallowed.

Protect your hearing
Comply with the following precautions to avoid
dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak Listening to a headset at high volumes
performance of your mobile phone. can damage your hearing. Use only the
minimum volume setting necessary to
hear your conversation or music.

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Install mobile phones and equipment • Never place batteries or phones on or in heating
with caution devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or
radiators. Batteries may explode when
Ensure that any mobile phones or related equipment overheated.
installed in your vehicle are securely mounted. Avoid
placing your phone and accessories near or in an air • Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid
exposing the battery to high external pressure,

safety and usage information
bag deployment area. Improperly installed wireless
equipment can cause serious injury when air bags which can lead to an internal short circuit and
inflate rapidly. overheating.

Handle and dispose of batteries and Avoid interference with pacemakers
chargers with care Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between
mobile phones and pacemakers to avoid potential
• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and
interference, as recommended by manufacturers
chargers specifically designed for your phone.
and the independent research group, Wireless
Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause
Technology Research. If you have any reason to
serious injuries or damage to your phone.
suspect that your phone is interfering with a
• Never dispose of batteries or phones in a fire. pacemaker or other medical device, turn off the
Follow all local regulations when disposing used phone immediately and contact the manufacturer of
batteries or phones. the pacemaker or medical device for guidance.

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Turn off the phone in potentially
explosive environments Safety precautions
Do not use your phone at refueling points (service
stations) or near fuels or chemicals. Turn off your Drive safely at all times
phone whenever directed by warning signs or Avoid using your phone while driving and obey all

instructions. Your phone could cause explosions or regulations that restrict the use of mobile phones
fire in and around fuel or chemical storage and while driving. Use hands-free accessories to
transfer areas or blasting areas. Do not store or carry increase your safety when possible.
flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in
the same compartment as the phone, its parts, or Follow all safety warnings and
accessories. regulations
Reduce the risk of repetitive motion Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a
mobile phone in a certain area.
injuries
When sending text messages or playing games on Use only Samsung-approved
your phone, hold the phone with a relaxed grip, accessories
press the keys lightly, use special features that
reduce the number of keys you have to press (such Using incompatible accessories may damage your
as templates and predictive text), and take frequent phone or cause injury.
breaks.
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Turn off the phone near medical Protect batteries and chargers from
equipment damage
Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in • Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot
hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/
regulations, posted warnings, and directions from 113° F). Extreme temperatures can reduce the

medical personnel. charging capacity and life of your batteries.
• Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects,
Turn off the phone or disable the as this can create a connection between the +
wireless functions when in an aircraft and - terminals of your batteries and lead to
Your phone can cause interference with aircraft temporary or permanent battery damage.
equipment. Follow all airline regulations and turn off • Never use a damaged charger or battery.
your phone or switch to a mode that disables the
wireless functions when directed by airline Handle your phone carefully and
personnel. sensibly
• Do not allow your phone to get wet—liquids can
cause serious damage. Do not handle your
phone with wet hands. Water damage to your
phone can void your manufacturer’s warranty.

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• Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty Avoid interference with other electronic
areas to prevent damage to moving parts. devices
• Your phone is a complex electronic device— Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that
protect it from impacts and rough handling to may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded
avoid serious damage. electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing

• Do not paint your phone, as paint can clog aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices
moving parts and prevent proper operation. in homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of
• Avoid using the phone’s camera flash or light your electronic devices to solve any interference
close to the eyes of children or animals. problems you experience.
• Your phone and memory 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.

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Important usage information • Disconnect chargers from power sources when
not in use.
• Use batteries only for their intended purpose.
Use your phone in the normal position
Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna. Handle SIM cards and memory cards
with care

Allow only qualified personnel to service • Do not remove a card while the phone is
your phone transferring or accessing information, as this
Allowing unqualified personnel to service your phone could result in loss of data and/or damage to the
may result in damage to your phone and will void card or phone.
your warranty. • Protect cards from strong shocks, static
electricity, and electrical noise from other devices.
Ensure maximum battery and charger • Frequent writing and erasing will shorten the life
life span of memory cards.
• Avoid charging batteries for more than a week, as • Do not touch gold-coloured contacts or terminals
overcharging may shorten battery life. with your fingers or metal objects. If dirty, wipe the
• Over time, unused batteries will discharge and card with a soft cloth.
must be recharged before use.

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Ensure access to emergency services During testing, the maximum SAR recorded for this
Emergency calls from your phone may not be model was 0.621 watts per kilogram. In normal use,
possible in some areas or circumstances. Before the actual SAR is likely to be much lower, as the
traveling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an phone has been designed to emit only the RF
alternate method of contacting emergency services energy necessary to transmit a signal to the nearest
base station. By automatically emitting lower levels

personnel.
when possible, your phone reduces your overall
exposure to RF energy.
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
certification information The Declaration of Conformity at the back of this
manual demonstrates your phone’s compliance with
Your phone conforms to European Union (EU)
the European Radio & Terminal Telecommunications
standards that limit human exposure to radio
Equipment (R&TTE) directive. For more information
frequency (RF) energy emitted by radio and
about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the
telecommunications equipment. These standards
Samsung mobile phone website.
prevent the sale of mobile phones that exceed a
maximum exposure level (known as the Specific
Absorption Rate, or SAR) of 2.0 watts per kilogram
of body tissue.

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Correct disposal of this product Household users should contact either the retailer
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) where they purchased this product, or their local
government office, for details of where and how they
(Applicable in the European Union and can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.
other European countries with separate
collection systems) Business users should contact their supplier and

check the terms and conditions of the purchase
This marking shown on the product or its contract. This product should not be mixed with
literature, indicates that it should not be other commercial wastes for disposal.
disposed with other household wastes at the end of
its working life. To prevent possible harm to the
environment or human health from uncontrolled
waste disposal, please separate this from other
types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to
promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

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Correct disposal of batteries in this To protect natural resources and to promote material
product reuse, please separate batteries from other types of
waste and recycle them through your local, free
(Applicable in the European Union and battery return system.
other European countries with separate
battery return systems)

This marking on the battery, manual or
packaging indicates that the batteries in
this product should not be disposed of with other
household waste at the end of their working life.
Where marked, the chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb
indicate that the battery contains mercury, cadmium
or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive
2006/66. If batteries are not properly disposed of,
these substances can cause harm to human health
or the environment.

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Unpack

introducing your Check your product box for the following items:
• Mobile phone

mobile phone •
•
Battery
Travel adapter (charger)
• User manual
In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s
layout, keys, display, and icons. • 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.
• Use only Samsung-approved software.
Pirated or illegal software may cause
damage or malfunctions that are not
covered by manufacturer’s warranty.

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Phone layout The rear of your phone includes the following keys
and features:
The front of your phone includes the following keys
and features:
Internal antenna
Mirror
Camera lens
introducing your mobile phone

SIM selection
Earpiece key

4-way Display Battery cover
navigation key
Camera key
Volume key Confirm key
Right softkey
Left softkey Internal antenna
Power/Menu
Dial key exit key
Multifunction jack
You can lock the keys to prevent any unwanted
Alphanumeric
keys phone operations. To lock or unlock these
keys, press and hold [ ].
Special function
keys When the auto keypad lock is on, the keys will
Mouthpiece
be locked automatically after the display turns
off.
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Keys Key Function
Enter numbers, letters and special
Key Function Alpha- characters; In Idle mode, press and
Perform actions indicated at the numeric hold [1] to access voice mails and
Softkeys
bottom of the display [0] to enter an international call prefix

In Idle mode, access My menu Enter special characters or perform
4-way mode (up) or user-defined menus special functions; In Idle mode, press
Special
navigation (left/right/down); In Menu mode, and hold [ ] for Silent profile; Press
scroll through menu options
function and hold [ ] to enter a pause
In Idle mode, launch the web between numbers
Web
browser; In Menu mode, select the
access/ Volume Adjust the phone’s volume
highlighted menu option or confirm
Confirm input
Switch between SIM cards when
Make or answer a call; In Idle mode,
SIM you make calls or send messages;
Dial retrieve recently dialled, missed, or
received numbers
selection In Idle mode, access SIM cards
management
Turn the phone on and off (press and
Power/ In Idle mode, turn on the camera
hold); End a call; In Menu mode,
Menu exit Camera (press and hold); In Camera mode,
cancel input and return to Idle mode
take a photo or record a video

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Display Icons
Your phone’s display consists of three areas: Learn about the icons that appear on your display.
Icon line Icon Definition
Displays various icons / Signal strength

Text and graphic area Call in progress
Displays messages,
instructions, and information SOS message feature activated
you enter GPRS network status
Select Back Softkey line EDGE network status
Displays the current actions
assigned to each softkey Connecting to secured web page
Call diverting activated
Roaming
In Home Zone service area
In Office Zone service area

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Icon Definition Icon Definition
Synchronised with PC New voice mail message
Bluetooth activated Normal profile activated
Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset Silent profile activated
connected

Battery power level
Alarm activated
Current time
Memory card inserted
Music playback in progress
Music playback paused
FM radio on
One of the message Inboxes full
New text message
New multimedia message
New email message

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Install the SIM card and battery

assembling and When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will
receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card,
with subscription details, such as your personal
preparing your identification number (PIN) and optional services.
To install the SIM cards and battery,

mobile phone 1. Remove the battery cover.

Get started by assembling and setting up
your mobile phone for its first use.

If the phone is on, press and hold [ ] to turn
it off.

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2. Insert the SIM cards. 3. Insert the battery.

assembling and preparing your mobile phone
Place the SIM cards in the phone with the gold- 4. Replace the battery cover.
coloured contacts facing down.

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Charge the battery 3. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a
power outlet.
Before using the phone for the first time, you must
charge the battery. 4. When the battery is fully charged (the icon is
no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from
1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the the power outlet.
side of the phone.

5. Unplug the travel adapter from the phone.
2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the
6. Close the cover to the multifunction jack.
multifunction jack.
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 be empty and blinking. If
the battery level becomes too low, the phone
will automatically power off. Recharge your
With the triangle
facing up battery to continue using your phone.

Improperly connecting the travel adapter can
cause serious damage to the phone. Any
damages by misuse are not covered by the
warranty.
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Insert a memory card (optional) 3. Lift the memory card cover and insert a memory
card with the label side facing up.
To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a
memory card. Your phone accepts microSD™
memory cards up to 8 GB (depending on memory
card manufacturer and type).

1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Unlock the memory card cover.

4. Close and lock the memory card cover.

To remove the memory card, open the memory card
cover and remove the memory card out of the
memory card slot.

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Turn your phone on and off

using basic To turn your phone on,
1. Press and hold [ ].

functions 2. Enter your PIN and press <OK> (if necessary).
3. Press <OK> and assign names to the new SIM
cards.
Learn how to perform basic operations and use the
4. Press <Next>.
main features of your mobile phone.
5. Select a primary SIM card and press <Save>.
To turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above.

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Switch to the Offline profile 3. Press <Select>, <OK>, or [OK] to confirm the
highlighted option.
By switching to the Offline profile, you can use your
phone’s non-network services in areas where 4. Press <Back> to move up one level; Press [ ]
wireless devices are prohibited, such as aeroplanes to return to Idle mode.
and hospitals.
To switch to the Offline profile, in Menu mode, select Customise your phone
Settings → Phone profiles → Offline. Get more from your phone by customising it to

using basic functions
Follow all posted warnings and directions from match your preferences.
official personnel when in areas where wireless
devices are prohibited. Adjust the volume of the key tones
In Idle mode, press the Volume key up or down to
Access menus adjust the key tone volume.
To access your phone’s menus,
Switch to or from the Silent profile
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> to access Menu
In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to silence or
mode.
unsilence your phone.
2. Use the navigation key to scroll to a menu or
option.

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Change your ringtone 4. Customise the sound settings as desired.
1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone 5. When you have finished, press <Save>.
profiles.
2. Scroll to the profile you are using.
Select a wallpaper (Idle mode)
3. Press <Options> → Edit → Voice call ringtone. 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and
light → Home screen.
4. Scroll up or down to a ringtone category.
2. Scroll left or right to Images.

5. Select a ringtone.
3. Select Wallpaper → an image category → an
6. Press <Save>. image.
To switch to another profile, select it from the list. 4. Press <Save>.
Create a phone profile Select a theme for the display
1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and
profiles. light → My theme.
2. Press <Options> → Create. 2. Scroll to a theme.
3. Enter a name for the profile and press [OK]. 3. Press <Save> to apply the theme.

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Set menu shortcuts Select a primary SIM card
1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone Your phone supports the Dual SIM mode, enabling
settings → Shortcuts. you to use two SIM cards at the same time without
2. Select a key to use as a shortcut. changing them. Activate SIM cards and select a
primary SIM card.
3. Select a menu to assign to the shortcut key.
1. In Idle mode, press [ ].
Lock your phone 2. Scroll to the SIM card you want to use.

1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Security → 3. Select Default.
Phone → Phone lock. 4. Press <Options> → <Save>.
2. Select On.
3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and press
<OK>.
4. Enter the new password again and press <OK>.

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Use basic call functions Use the speakerphone feature
Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call 1. During a call, press [OK] → <Yes> to activate
functions. the speaker.
2. To switch back to the earpiece, press [OK]
Make a call again.
1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and a phone In noisy environment, you may have difficulty
number. hearing the calls while using the speakerphone

2. Press [ ] to dial the number. feature. For better performance, use the normal
phone mode.
3. To end the call, press [ ].
Use the headset
Answer a call
By plugging the supplied headset into the
1. When a call comes in, press [ ]. multifunction jack, you can make and answer calls:
2. To end the call, press [ ].
• To redial the last call, press and hold the headset
button.
Adjust the volume
• To answer a call, press and hold the headset
To adjust the volume during a call, press the Volume button.
key up or down.
• To end a call, press and hold the headset button.
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Send and view messages 6. Press <Options> → Advanced → Add subject.

Learn to send and view text (SMS), multimedia 7. Enter a subject.
(MMS), and email messages. 8. Press <Options> → Send to send the
message.
Send a text or multimedia message
1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Create new
Send an email
message → Message. 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Create new

2. Enter a destination number and scroll down. message → Email.

3. Enter your message text. p. 26 2. Enter an email address and scroll down.
For sending as a text message, skip to step 8. 3. Enter a subject and scroll down.
For attaching multimedia, continue with step 4. 4. Enter your email text.
4. Press <Options> → Add multimedia → an item 5. Press <Options> → Attach multimedia or
type. Attach organiser and attach a file (if necessary).
5. Select the item you want to add and press 6. Press <Options> → Send to send the
<Add>, or press <Options> → Add. message.

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Enter text Enter text in one of the following modes:
When entering text, you can change the text input Mode Function
mode: Press the appropriate alphanumeric key until
• Press and hold [ ] to switch between T9 and ABC the character you want appears on the
ABC modes. Depending on your region, you may display.
be able to access an input mode for your specific 1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric
language. keys to enter an entire word.

• Press [ ] to change case or switch to Number 2. When the word displays correctly, press
T9
mode. [ ] to insert a space. If the correct word
does not display, select an alternate
• Press and hold [ ] to switch to Symbol mode. word from the list that appears.
Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to
Number
enter a number.
Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to
Symbol
select a symbol.

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View text or multimedia messages Add and find contacts
1. In Menu mode, select Messages → My Learn the basics of using the Phonebook feature.
messages → Inbox.
2. Select a text or multimedia message. Add a new contact
1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press
View an email <Options>.
1. In Menu mode, select Messages → My

2. Select Save → a memory location (phone, SIM1,
messages → Email inbox. or SIM2) → New.
2. Press Check new email. 3. Select a number type (if necessary).
3. Select an email or a header. 4. Enter contact information.
4. If you selected a header, press <Options> → 5. Press <Options> → Save to add the contact to
Retrieve to view the body of the email. memory.

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Find a contact 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape
view.
1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook.
3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any
2. Enter the first few letters of the name you want to
adjustments.
find.
4. Press [OK] or the Camera key to take a photo.
3. Select the contact’s name from the search list.
The photo is saved automatically.
Once you have found a contact, you can:
5. Press < > or the Camera key to take another

• call the contact by pressing [ ] photo (step 3).
• edit the contact information by pressing [OK]
View photos
Use basic camera functions In Menu mode, select My files → Images → My
Learn the basics to capture and view photos and photos → a photo file.
videos.
Capture videos
Capture photos 1. In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key to
1. In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key to turn on the camera.
turn on the camera. 2. Press [1] to switch to Recording mode.

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3. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape Listen to music
view.
Learn how to listen to music via the music player or
4. Aim the lens at the subject and make any FM radio.
adjustments.
5. Press [OK] or the Camera key to start recording. Listen to the FM radio
6. Press [OK], < >, or the Camera key to stop 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s
recording. multifunction jack.

The video is saved automatically. 2. In Menu mode, select FM radio.
7. Press < > or the Camera key to record another 3. Press [OK] to turn on the radio.
video (step 4).
4. Press <Yes> to start automatic tuning.
View videos The radio scans and saves available stations
automatically.
In Menu mode, select My files → Videos → My
video clips → a video file. 5. Scroll up or down to select a radio station.
6. To turn off the FM radio, press [OK].

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Create a playlist and listen to music files 5. Control playback using the following keys:
Start by transferring files to your phone or memory Key Function
card: OK Pause or resume playback
• Download from the wireless web. Volume Adjust the volume up or down
Browse the web • Left: Restart playback; Skip
• Receive via Bluetooth. p. 40 backward (press within 3
seconds); Scan backward in a

• Copy to your memory card. p. 37
file (press and hold)
After transferring music files to your phone or Navigation • Right: Skip forward; Scan
memory card, forward in a file (press and hold)
1. In Menu mode, select Music. • Up: Open the playlist
2. Press <Options> → Add music from → a • Down: Stop playback
memory type.
3. Select the files you want to include and press
<Options> → Add.
4. Press [OK] to begin playback.

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Browse the web Bookmark your favourite web pages
Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web 1. In Menu mode, select Browser → Bookmarks.
pages. 2. Scroll left or right to a SIM card (if necessary).
3. Scroll to an empty location and press
Browse web pages <Options> → Add bookmark.
1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → a SIM card (if 4. Enter a page title and a web address (URL).
necessary) to launch your service provider’s

homepage. 5. Press [OK].
2. Navigate web pages using the following keys:
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

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Use advanced call functions

using advanced Learn about your phone’s additional calling
capabilities.

functions View and dial missed calls
Your phone will display calls you have missed on the
display. To dial the number of a missed call,
Learn how to perform advanced operations and use
additional features of your mobile phone. 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.

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Hold a call or retrieve a held call Answer a second call
Press <Hold> to place a call on hold or press If your network supports this function, you can
<Retrieve> to retrieve a held call. answer a second incoming call:
1. Press [ ] to answer the second call.
Dial a second call The first call is automatically placed on hold.
If your network supports this function, you can dial
2. Press <Swap> to switch between the calls.
another number during a call:

using advanced functions
1. Press <Hold> to place the first call on hold. Make a multiparty call (conference call)
2. Enter the second number to dial and press [ ]. 1. Call the first party you want to add to the
3. Press <Swap> to switch between the two calls. multiparty call.
4. To end the call on hold, press <Options> → End 2. While connected to the first party, call the
→ Held call. second party.
The first party is automatically placed on hold.
5. To end the current call, press [ ].
3. When connected to the second party, press
<Options> → Conference call.

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4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more parties Use advanced Phonebook functions
(if necessary).
Learn to create namecards, set speed dial numbers,
5. To end the multiparty call, press [ ]. and create groups of contacts.
Call an international number Create a namecard
1. In Idle mode, press and hold [0] to insert the + 1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook.
character.

2. Press <Options> → My namecard.
2. Enter the complete number you want to dial
(country code, area code, and phone number), 3. Enter your personal details and press <Options>
and then press [ ] to dial. → Save.
You can send your namecard by attaching it to
Call a contact from Phonebook a message or email or transferring it via the
You can call numbers directly from Phonebook using Bluetooth wireless feature.
stored contacts. p. 28
1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook.
2. Scroll to the number you want to dial and press
[ ] to dial.

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Set speed dial numbers Create a group of contacts
1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook. By creating groups of contacts, you can assign
2. Scroll to a contact to assign to the number. ringtones and caller ID photos to each group or send
messages and emails to an entire group. Start by
3. Press <Options> → Add to speed dial. creating a group:
4. Select a number (if necessary). 1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook.
5. Scroll to a number you want to set (2-9) and 2. Scroll left or right to Groups.

press <Add>.
The contact is saved to the speed dial number. 3. Press <Options> → Create group.
4. Enter a group name and press [OK].
You can now call this contact from Idle mode
by pressing and holding the assigned speed 5. To set the caller ID image, scroll to the group and
dial number. press <Options> → Group settings.
6. Press [OK] → an image category → an image.
7. To set a group ringtone, scroll down and press
[OK] → a ringtone category → a ringtone.
8. Press <Options> → Save.

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Use advanced messaging functions Create a multimedia template
Learn to create templates and use templates to 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates
create new messages. → Multimedia message templates.
2. Press <Options> → Add new to open a new
Create a text template template window.
1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates 3. Create a multimedia message, with a subject
→ Text templates. and desired attachments, to use as your

2. Scroll to an empty location and press [OK]. template. p. 25
3. Enter your text and press [OK] to save the 4. Press <Options> → Save to → Templates to
template. save the template.

When there is no empty template, you must Insert text templates in new messages
delete or edit a saved template to create a new
template. 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Create new
message → Message.
2. Press <Options> → Insert → Template → a
template.

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Create a message from a multimedia 3. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the
template PC to the phone.
Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more
1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates information.
→ Multimedia message templates.
2. Scroll to the template you want and press Copy music files to a memory card
<Options> → Edit.
1. Insert a memory card.
Your template opens as a new multimedia

message. 2. In Menu mode, select Settings → PC
connections → Mass storage.
Use advanced music functions 3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the
multifunction jack on your phone to a PC.
Learn to prepare music files and store radio stations. When connected, a pop-up window will appear
on the PC.
Copy music files via Samsung PC Studio
4. Select Open folder to view files in the pop-up
1. In Menu mode, select Settings → PC window on the PC.
connections → Samsung PC studio.
5. Copy files from the PC to the memory card.
2. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the
multifunction jack on your phone to a PC.

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Customise your music player settings 5. When you are finished recording, press [OK] or
<Stop>.
Learn to adjust the playback and sound settings for
your music player. The music file will be saved in FM radio clips (In
Menu mode, select My files → Music).
1. In Menu mode, select Music.
The recording feature is developed for voice
2. Press <Options> → Settings. recording only. The quality of the recording will
3. Adjust the settings to customise your music be much lower than digital media.

player.
4. Press <Save>. Store radio stations automatically
1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s
Record songs from the FM radio multifunction jack.
1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s 2. In Menu mode, select FM radio.
multifunction jack. 3. Press <Options> → Self-tuning.
2. In Menu mode, select FM radio. 4. Press <Yes> to confirm (if necessary).
3. Press [OK] to start the FM radio. The radio scans and saves available stations
4. Press <Options> → Record to start recording. automatically.

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Use the Bluetooth wireless feature

using tools and Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other
wireless devices for exchanging data and using
hands-free features.
applications Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature
1. In Menu mode, select Applications →
Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools Bluetooth.
and additional applications.
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.
If you select Custom, scroll down and set
duration that your phone is visible.
6. Press <Save>.

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Find and pair with other Bluetooth- 2. Press <Options> → Send namecard via or
enabled devices Send via → Bluetooth (when sending contact
data, specify which data to send).
Bluetooth → Search new device. Receive data using the Bluetooth
2. Scroll to a device and press [OK]. wireless feature
3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or 1. Enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature
using tools and applications

the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and press <OK> (if necessary).
and press <OK>.
2. Press <Yes> to confirm that you are willing to
When the owner of the other device enters the
receive data from the device (if necessary).
same code or accepts the connection, pairing is
complete.
Activate and send an SOS message
Send data using the Bluetooth wireless When you have an emergency, you can send an
feature SOS message asking for help.
1. Select the file or item from one of your phone’s 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → SOS
applications that you want to send. messages → Sending options.
2. Scroll left or right to turn On.

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3. Scroll down and press [OK] to open the recipient Record and play voice memos
list.
Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder.
4. Press [OK] to open your contact list.
5. Scroll to a contact and press [OK]. Record a voice memo
6. Select a number (if necessary). 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Voice
7. Press <Options> → Add. recorder.

8. Press <Options> → Save to save the recipients. 2. Press [OK] to start recording.
9. Scroll down and set the number of times to 3. Speak your memo into the microphone.
repeat the SOS message. 4. When you are finished speaking, press <Save>.
10. Press <Save> → <Yes>.
To send an SOS message, the keys must be Play a voice memo
locked. Press the Volume key four times. 1. From the voice recorder screen, press
Once you send an SOS message, all phone <Options> → Go to My voice clips.
functions will be suspended until you press 2. Select a file.
[ ].

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3. Control the playback using the following keys: 3. Select an image or take a new photo.
Key Function 4. Press <Options> → Effects → an effect option.
OK Pause or resume playback 5. Select a variation of the effect to apply and press
Volume Adjust the volume up or down <Done>.
• Left: Scan backward in a file 6. When you are finished applying effects, press
Navigation • Right: Scan forward in a file <Options> → Save as.
• Down: Stop playback

7. Press <Yes> to confirm.
8. Enter a new file name for the image and press
Edit images [OK].
Learn to edit images and apply fun effects.
Adjust an image
Apply effects to images 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Image
editor.
1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Image
editor. 2. Press <Options> → New image → Open or
Take photo.
2. Press <Options> → New image → Open or
Take photo. 3. Select an image or take a new photo.

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4. Press <Options> → Adjust → an adjustment 3. Select an image or take a new photo.
option (auto level, brightness, contrast, or 4. Press <Options> → Transform → Resize,
colour). Rotate, or Flip.
5. Using the navigation key, adjust the image as 5. Using the navigation key, rotate or flip the image
desired and press <Done>. as desired and press <Done>.
6. When you are finished with adjustment, press To resize, select a size and press <Yes>. Skip to
<Options> → Save as. step 8.

7. Press <Yes> to confirm. 6. When you are finished transforming options,
8. Enter a new file name for the image and press press <Options> → Save as.
[OK]. 7. Press <Yes> to confirm.
Transform an image [OK].
1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Image
editor.
2. Press <Options> → New image → Open or
Take photo.

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Crop an image Insert a visual feature
1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Image 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Image
editor. editor.
2. Press <Options> → New image → Open or 2. Press <Options> → New image → Open or
Take photo. Take photo.
3. Select an image or take a new photo. 3. Select an image or take a new photo.

4. Press <Options> → Crop. 4. Press <Options> → Insert → a visual feature
5. Using the navigation key, move the rectangle (frame, image, clip art, emoticon, or text).
over the area you want to crop and press [OK]. 5. Select a visual feature to add and press
To resize the rectangle, press <Options> → <Select>.
Resize. Adjust the size using the navigation key To move the added image, use the navigation
and press [OK]. key (if necessary).
6. When you are finished cropping, press 6. Press <Done> or [OK].
<Options> → Save as. 7. When you are finished adding visual features,
7. Press <Yes> to confirm. press <Options> → Save as.
[OK].

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8. Press <Yes> to confirm. Launch applications
9. Enter a new file name for the image and press 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games
[OK]. and more → an application.
2. Press <Options> to access a list of various
Use Java-powered games and options and settings for your application.
applications
View world clock

Learn to use games and applications powered by
award-winning Java technology. Learn to view the time in another city and set world
clocks to appear on your display.
Play games
1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games View a world clock
and more. 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → World
2. Select a game from the list and follow the on- clock.
screen instructions. 2. Scroll down to the middle clock.
Available games may vary, depending on your 3. Scroll left or right to select a time zone.
service provider or region. Game controls and 4. Scroll down to the bottom clock.
options may vary.

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5. Scroll left or right to select a time zone. 4. Scroll left or right to Images (if necessary).
6. Press [OK] to save your world clock. 5. Select Clock.
To set daylight saving time, press <Options> 6. Scroll left or right to Dual.
→ Apply daylight saving time → time zones. 7. Press <Save> twice.

Add a world clock to your display
Set and use alarms
In Dual Clock Display mode, you can view clocks

with two different time zones on your display. Learn to set and control alarms for important events.
After you have saved world clocks, Set a new alarm
1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → World 1. In Menu mode, select Alarms.
clock.
2. Scroll to an empty alarm location and press [OK].
2. Scroll to either the middle or bottom clock you
want to add and press <Options> → Mark as 3. Set alarm details.
second clock. 4. Press <Save>.
3. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and The auto power-up feature sets the phone to
light → Home screen. automatically turn on and sound the alarm at
the designated time if the phone is turned off.

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Stop an alarm Use the calculator
When the alarm sounds, 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calculator.
• Press any key to stop an alarm without snooze. 2. Use the keys that corresponds to the calculator
• Press <OK> or [OK] to stop an alarm with snooze display to perform basic mathematical
or press <Snooze> or any key to silence the operations.
alarm for the snooze period.

Convert or measurements
Deactivate an alarm
1. In Menu mode, select Alarms. 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Convertor
→ a conversion type.
2. Scroll to the alarm you want to deactivate and
press [OK]. 2. Enter the measurements and units in the
appropriate fields.
3. Scroll down (if necessary).
4. Scroll left or right to Off.
5. Press <Save>.

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Set a countdown timer Create a new task
1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Timer. 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Task.
2. Press <Set>. 2. Press <Create>.
3. Enter the length of time to count down and press 3. Enter the details of the task.
<OK>. 4. Press <Save>.
4. Press [OK] to begin or pause the countdown.

5. When the timer expires, press <OK> to stop the Create a text memo
alert.
1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Memo.
Use the stopwatch 2. Press <Create>.
3. Enter your memo text and press [OK].
Stopwatch.
2. Press [OK] to begin and record lap times.
3. When you are finished, press <Stop>.
4. Press <Reset> to clear recorded times.

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Manage your calendar
Learn to change the calendar view and create
events.

Change the calendar view
1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calendar.

2. Press <Options> → View by → Day or Week.

Create an event
1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calendar.
2. Press <Options> → Create → an event type.
3. Enter the details of the event as required.
4. Press <Options> → Save or press <Save>.

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troubleshooting
If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service
professional.

While using your phone, the following messages Message Try this to solve the problem:
may appear:
When using the phone for the
Message Try this to solve the problem: first time or when the PIN
requirement is enabled, you
Please insert SIM Ensure that the SIM card is Slot 1 Enter PIN/
must enter the PIN supplied with
card installed correctly. Slot 2 Enter PIN
the SIM card. You can disable
When the phone lock feature is this feature by using the PIN
enabled, you must enter the lock menu.
Phone lock
password you set for the
Your SIM card is blocked,
phone.
usually as a result of entering
Slot 1 Enter PUK/ your PIN incorrectly several
Slot 2 Enter PUK times. You must enter the PUK
supplied by your service
provider.

a

Your phone displays “Network unavailable” or Another caller cannot reach you.
“Network error.”
• Ensure that your phone is turned on.
• When you are in areas with weak signals or poor • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular
reception, you may lose reception. Move to network.
another area and try again.
• Ensure that you have not set call barring for the
• You cannot access some options without a phone number.
subscription. Contact your service provider for
more details. Another caller cannot hear you speaking.

You enter a number, but the call is not dialled. • Ensure that you are not covering the built-in

troubleshooting
microphone.
• Ensure that you have pressed [ ].
• Ensure that the microphone is close to your
• Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular mouth.
network.
• If using a headset, ensure that it is properly
• Ensure that you have not set call barring for the connected.
phone number.

b

The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes. The battery does not charge properly or
sometimes the phone turns itself off.
Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to
continue using the phone. • The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both
gold-colored contacts with a clean, soft cloth and
The audio quality of the call is poor.
try charging the battery again.
• Ensure that you are not blocking the phone’s • If the battery will no longer charge completely,
internal antenna. dispose of the old battery properly and replace it
• When you are in areas with weak signals or poor with a new battery.
reception, you may lose reception. Move to
Your phone is hot to the touch.
troubleshooting

another area and try again.
When you use several applications at once, your
You select a contact to call, but the call is not
phone requires more power and may heat up.
dialled.
This is normal and should not affect your phone’s
• Ensure that the correct number is stored in the lifespan or performance.
contact list.
• Re-enter and save the number, if necessary.

c

index
alarms calculator multiparty, 33
creating, 46 see tools, calculator placing on hold, 33
deactivating, 47 recently dialled, 32
calendar
stopping, 47 see tools, calendar retrieving held calls, 33
battery viewing missed, 32
calls
charging, 18 advanced functions, 32 clock
installing, 16 answering additional calls, 33 see world clock
low battery indicator, 18 answering, 24
conference calls
Bluetooth basic functions, 24 see calls, multiparty
activating, 39 dialling additional calls, 33
receiving data, 40 dialling missed calls, 32 contacts
adding, 27
sending data, 40 from Phonebook, 34
creating groups, 35
international numbers, 34
browser finding, 28
see web browser making, 24

d

converter see web browser viewing multimedia, 27
see tools, converter viewing text, 27
Java
countdown timer accessing applications, 45 music player
see tools, countdown timer launching games, 45 customising, 38
FM radio listening to music, 30
key tones 21
listening to, 29
lock namecards 34
recording songs, 38
see phone lock offline profile 21
storing stations, 38
index

memo phone lock 23
headset 24 see text or voice memos
photos
images capturing, 28
adjusting, 42 memory card 19
copying files, 37 viewing, 28
applying effects, 42
cropping, 44 messages radio
inserting visual features, 44 sending email, 25 see FM radio
transforming, 43 sending multimedia, 25
ringtone 22
sending text, 25
internet viewing email, 27 shortcut keys

e

see shortcuts timer call volume, 24
see tools, countdown timer key tone volume, 21
shortcuts 23
tools wallpaper 22
silent profile 21 alarm, 46
SIM card 16 calculator, 47 web browser
adding bookmarks, 31
SOS message 40 calendar, 49
launching homepage, 31
converter, 47
stopwatch countdown timer, 48 world clock
see tools, stopwatch setting dual display, 46
image editor, 42

index
templates stopwatch, 48 viewing, 45
inserting, 36
multimedia, 36 videos
capturing, 28
text, 36
viewing, 29
text
creating memos, 49 voice memos
playing, 41
entering, 26
recording, 41
theme 22
volume

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