1. 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.:GH68-26018A
http://www.samsungmobile.com English (EU). 11/2009. Rev. 1.1
3. 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 Caution—situations that could cause
features of your 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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4. 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 phone are the property of their
Messages → Create message (represents respective owners:
Messages, followed by Create message) • Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the
using this manual
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
[ ] Square brackets—phone keys; for Bluetooth QD ID: B015931
example: [ ] (represents the Power/ • Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Menu exit key) • Windows Media Player® is a registered trademark
of Microsoft Corporation.
• Wi-Fi®, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi
logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi
Alliance.
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5. safety and usage information .................. 1
Safety warnings .......................................... 1
contents Safety precautions ...................................... 4
Important usage information ....................... 6
introducing your mobile phone ............. 12
Unpack ..................................................... 12
Phone layout ............................................. 13
Keys ......................................................... 14
QWERTY keyboard ................................... 15
Icons ........................................................ 16
assembling and preparing your
mobile phone ......................................... 18
Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ... 18
Charge the battery .................................... 20
Insert a memory card (optional) ................. 21
Attach a hand strap (optional) ................... 22
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6. using basic functions ............................ 23 using advanced functions ..................... 44
Turn your phone on and off ....................... 23 Use advanced call functions ..................... 44
Use the touch screen ................................ 24 Use advanced phonebook functions ......... 47
Access menus .......................................... 25 Use advanced messaging functions .......... 48
Switch applications ................................... 26 Use advanced camera functions ............... 50
contents
Use widgets .............................................. 26 Use advanced music functions ................. 53
Access help information ............................ 27
using tools and applications ................. 57
Use shortcuts in Quick access mode ........ 28
Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ............ 57
Customise your phone .............................. 28
Activate and connect to a wireless
Use basic call functions ............................ 32
LAN (WLAN) ............................................. 59
Send and view messages ......................... 33
Activate and send an SOS message ......... 61
Add and find contacts ............................... 36
Activate the mobile tracker ........................ 62
Use basic camera functions ...................... 37
Make fake calls ......................................... 62
Listen to music ......................................... 39
Record and play voice memos .................. 63
Browse the web ........................................ 41
Edit images ............................................... 64
Use the Google services ........................... 42
Print images .............................................. 66
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7. Upload photos and videos to the web ....... 67 troubleshooting ........................................ a
Use Java-powered games and
index ......................................................... d
applications .............................................. 68
Synchronise data ...................................... 69
Use RSS feeds ......................................... 71
contents
View your current position ......................... 72
Update the GPS functionality .................... 72
Create and view world clocks ................... 72
Set and use alarms ................................... 73
Use the calculator ..................................... 74
Convert currencies or measurements ........ 74
Set a countdown timer .............................. 75
Use the stopwatch .................................... 75
Create new tasks ...................................... 75
Create new memos .................................. 75
Manage your calendar .............................. 76
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8. 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.
Comply with the following precautions to avoid Protect your hearing
dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak Excessive exposure to sound at high
performance of your mobile phone. volumes can cause hearing damage.
Always turn the volume down before
plugging the earphones into an audio
source and use only the minimum volume
setting necessary to hear your
conversation or music.
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9. 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 of phone immediately and contact the manufacturer of
used batteries or phones. the pacemaker or medical device for guidance.
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10. Turn off the phone in potentially Do not use the phone if the screen is
explosive environments cracked or broken
Do not use your phone at refuelling points (service Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your
stations) or near fuels or chemicals. Turn off your hand and face. Bring the phone to a Samsung
phone whenever directed by warning signs or service centre to replace the screen. Damage
safety and usage information
instructions. Your phone could cause explosions or caused by careless handling will void your
fire in and around fuel or chemical storage and manufacturer’s warranty.
transfer areas or blasting areas. Do not store or carry
flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in
the same compartment as the phone, its parts, or
accessories.
Reduce the risk of repetitive motion
injuries
While using your phone, hold the phone with a
relaxed grip, press the keys lightly, use special
features that reduce the number of keys you have to
press (such as templates and predictive text), and
take frequent breaks.
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11. Turn off the phone near medical
Safety precautions equipment
Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in
Drive safely at all times hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all
Avoid using your phone while driving and obey all regulations, posted warnings, and directions from
safety and usage information
regulations that restrict the use of mobile phones medical personnel.
while driving. Use hands-free accessories to
increase your safety when possible. Turn off the phone or disable the
wireless functions when in an aircraft
Follow all safety warnings and Your phone can cause interference with aircraft
regulations equipment. Follow all airline regulations and turn off
Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a your phone or switch to a mode that disables the
mobile phone in a certain area. wireless functions when directed by airline
personnel.
Use only Samsung-approved
accessories
Using incompatible accessories may damage your
phone or cause injury.
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12. Protect batteries and chargers from Handle your phone carefully and
damage sensibly
• Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot • Do not disassemble your phone due to a risk of
temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/ electric shock.
113° F). Extreme temperatures can reduce the • Do not allow your phone to get wet—liquids can
safety and usage information
charging capacity and life of your batteries. cause serious damage and will change the colour
• Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects, of the label that indicates water damage inside the
as this can create a connection between the + phone. Do not handle your phone with wet
and - terminals of your batteries and lead to hands. Water damage to your phone can void
temporary or permanent battery damage. your manufacturer’s warranty.
• Never use a damaged charger or battery. • Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty
areas to prevent damage to moving parts.
• Your phone is a complex electronic device—
protect it from impacts and rough handling to
avoid serious damage.
• Do not paint your phone, as paint can clog
moving parts and prevent proper operation.
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13. • If your phone has a camera flash or light, avoid Important usage information
using it close to the eyes of children or animals.
• Your phone may be damaged by exposure to
magnetic fields. Do not use carrying cases or Use your phone in the normal position
accessories with magnetic closures or allow your Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna.
phone to come in contact with magnetic fields for
safety and usage information
extended periods of time. Allow only qualified personnel to service
your phone
Avoid interference with other electronic Allowing unqualified personnel to service your phone
devices may result in damage to your phone and will void
Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that your warranty.
may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded
electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing Ensure maximum battery and charger
aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices life
in homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of • Avoid charging batteries for more than a week, as
your electronic devices to solve any interference overcharging may shorten battery life.
problems you experience.
• Over time, unused batteries will discharge and
must be recharged before use.
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14. • Disconnect chargers from power sources when Ensure access to emergency services
not in use. Emergency calls from your phone may not be
• Use batteries only for their intended purpose. possible in some areas or circumstances. Before
travelling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an
Handle SIM cards and memory cards alternate method of contacting emergency services
with care
safety and usage information
personnel.
• Do not remove a card while the phone is
transferring or accessing information, as this Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
could result in loss of data and/or damage to the certification information
card or phone. Your phone conforms to European Union (EU)
• Protect cards from strong shocks, static standards that limit human exposure to radio
electricity, and electrical noise from other devices. frequency (RF) energy emitted by radio and
• Frequent writing and erasing will shorten the life telecommunications equipment. These standards
span of memory cards. prevent the sale of mobile phones that exceed a
maximum exposure level (known as the Specific
• Do not touch gold-coloured contacts or terminals
Absorption Rate, or SAR) of 2.0 W/kg.
with your fingers or metal objects. If dirty, wipe the
card with a soft cloth.
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15. During testing, the maximum SAR recorded for this Correct disposal of this product
model was 0.634 W/kg. In normal use, the actual (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
SAR is likely to be much lower, as the phone has
been designed to emit only the RF energy necessary (Applicable in the European Union and
to transmit a signal to the nearest base station. By other European countries with separate
automatically emitting lower levels when possible, collection systems)
safety and usage information
your phone reduces your overall exposure to RF This marking on the product, accessories
energy. or literature indicates that the product and
The Declaration of Conformity at the back of this its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset,
manual demonstrates your phone’s compliance with USB cable) should not be disposed of with other
the European Radio & Terminal Telecommunications household waste at the end of their working life. To
Equipment (R&TTE) directive. For more information prevent possible harm to the environment or human
about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please
Samsung mobile phone website. separate these items from other types of waste and
recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable
reuse of material resources.
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16. Household users should contact either the retailer Correct disposal of batteries in this
where they purchased this product, or their local product
government office, for details of where and how they
can take these items for environmentally safe (Applicable in the European Union and
recycling. other European countries with separate
battery return systems)
safety and usage information
Business users should contact their supplier and
check the terms and conditions of the purchase This marking on the battery, manual or
contract. This product and its electronic accessories packaging indicates that the batteries in this product
should not be mixed with other commercial wastes should not be disposed of with other household
for disposal. 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.
To protect natural resources and to promote material
reuse, please separate batteries from other types of
This EEE is compliant with RoHS. waste and recycle them through your local, free
battery return system.
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Some content and services accessible through this DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
device belong to third parties and are protected by INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES
copyright, patent, trademark and/or other intellectual OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
property laws. Such content and services are PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SAMSUNG DOES NOT
GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY, VALIDITY,
safety and usage information
provided solely for your personal noncommercial
use. You may not use any content or services in a TIMELINESS, LEGALITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF
manner that has not been authorised by the content ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE MADE AVAILABLE
owner or service provider. Without limiting the THROUGH THIS DEVICE AND UNDER NO
foregoing, unless expressly authorised by the CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE,
applicable content owner or service provider, you SHALL SAMSUNG BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN
may not modify, copy, republish, upload, post, CONTRACT OR TORT, FOR ANY DIRECT,
transmit, translate, sell, create derivative works, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR
exploit, or distribute in any manner or medium any CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, ATTORNEY FEES,
content or services displayed through this device. EXPENSES, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES ARISING
OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, ANY
“THIRD PARTY CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN, OR AS A RESULT
PROVIDED "AS IS." SAMSUNG DOES NOT OF THE USE OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE BY
WARRANT CONTENT OR SERVICES SO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF
PROVIDED, EITHER EXPRESSLY OR IMPLIEDLY, THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES."
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18. Third party services may be terminated or interrupted
at any time, and Samsung makes no representation
or warranty that any content or service will remain
available for any period of time. Content and
services are transmitted by third parties by means of
networks and transmission facilities over which
safety and usage information
Samsung has no control. Without limiting the
generality of this disclaimer, Samsung expressly
disclaims any responsibility or liability for any
interruption or suspension of any content or service
made available through this device.
Samsung is neither responsible nor liable for
customer service related to the content and
services. Any question or request for service relating
to the content or services should be made directly to
the respective content and service providers.
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19. 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, 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.
• The supplied accessories perform best for
your phone.
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20. Phone layout The rear of your phone includes the following keys
and features:
The front and inside of your phone include the
following keys and features: Headset jack Rear camera
lens
Front camera
lens for video Speaker
introducing your mobile phone
Earpiece Multifunction
calls jack
Hold key
Volume Touch
screen Battery cover
key
Camera key
QWERTY
keyboard
Power/ Internal antenna
Menu exit
key You can lock the touch screen and keys to
Mouthpiece prevent any unwanted phone operations. To
Send key Menu key lock, press [ ]. To unlock, press and hold [ ].
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21. Keys Key Function
Lock the touch screen and keys;
Key Function Hold Unlock the touch screen and keys
Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, (press and hold)
Dial retrieve recently dialled, missed, or In Idle mode, turn on the camera; In
received numbers
introducing your mobile phone
Camera Camera mode, take a photo or record
In Idle mode, access Menu mode; a video
Menu Return to Menu mode; Shows all
active applications (press and hold)
Turn the phone on and off (press and
Power/
hold); End a call; In Menu mode,
Menu exit return to Idle mode
Volume Adjust the phone’s volume
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22. QWERTY keyboard Key Function
Web
The composition of the QWERTY keyboard may In Idle mode, launch the web browser
browser
differ depending on your region.
In Idle mode, press and hold for the
Space silent profile; Insert a space in a text
Key Function
introducing your mobile phone
input field
Enter letters, numbers, and special
Alphabet/ characters; In Idle mode, press and 4-way In Menu mode, scroll through menu
Symbol hold [1] to access voice mails and [0] navigation options
to enter an international call prefix In Idle mode, access Menu mode; In
Confirm Menu mode, select the highlighted
Shift Change case in a text input field
menu option or confirm an input
Use characters on the upper half of In Menu mode, return to the previous
Alt Back/
the keys in a text input field level; Delete characters in a text input
Delete field
Enter special characters and
Symbol
emoticons
Enter Start a new line in a text input field
In Idle mode, open the new message
Message screen; Access the Inbox (press and
hold)
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23. Icons Icon Definition
Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Connected to secured web page
Icon Definition Roaming (outside of normal service area)
Signal strength Call diverting activated
introducing your mobile phone
GPRS network connected Synchronised with PC
EDGE network connected Wi-Fi activated
UMTS network connected Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset
connected
HSDPA network connected
Bluetooth activated
Voice call in progress
Alarm activated
Video call in progress
Memory card inserted
SOS message feature activated
New text message (SMS)
Browsing the web
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24. Icon Definition
New multimedia message (MMS)
New email message
New sync email
introducing your mobile phone
New voice mail message
Normal profile activated
Silent profile activated
Battery power level
Current time
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25. Install the SIM or USIM card and
assembling and battery
When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will
preparing your receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card with
subscription details, such as your personal
identification number (PIN) and optional services. To
mobile phone use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can purchase a
Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.
To install the SIM or USIM card and battery,
Get started by assembling and setting up
your mobile phone for its first use. 1. Remove the battery cover.
If the phone is on, press and hold [ ] to turn
it off.
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26. 2. Insert the SIM or USIM card. 3. Insert the battery.
assembling and preparing your mobile phone
• Place the SIM or USIM card in the phone with 4. Replace the battery cover.
the gold-coloured contacts facing down.
• Without inserting a SIM or USIM card, you
can use your phone’s non-network services
and some menus.
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27. 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.
assembling and preparing your mobile 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 battery to continue using your
With the triangle facing up
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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28. Insert a memory card (optional) 2. 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™ or
microSDHC™ memory cards up to 16 GB
(depending on memory card manufacturer and
assembling and preparing your mobile phone
type).
Formatting the memory card on a PC may
cause incompatibility with your phone. Format
the memory card only on the phone.
1. Remove the battery cover. 3. Push the memory card in the memory card slot
until it locks in place.
4. Replace the battery cover.
To remove the memory card, remove the battery
cover, push the memory card gently until it
disengages from the phone, and then pull the
memory card out of the memory card slot.
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29. Attach a hand strap (optional)
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it
over the small projection.
assembling and preparing your mobile phone
3. Replace the battery cover.
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30. Turn your phone on and off
using basic To turn your phone on,
1. Press and hold [ ].
functions 2. Enter your PIN and select Confirm (if necessary).
To turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above.
Learn how to perform basic operations and use the Switch to the offline profile
main features of your mobile phone.
By switching to the offline profile, you can use your
phone’s non-network services in areas where
wireless devices are prohibited, such as aeroplanes
and hospitals.
To switch to the offline profile, in Menu mode, select
Settings → Phone profiles → Offline.
Follow all posted warnings and directions from
official personnel when in areas where wireless
devices are prohibited.
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31. Use the touch screen • Drag your finger up or down to scroll through
vertical lists.
Your phone’s touch screen lets you easily select
items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to
use the touch screen.
For the optimal use of the touch screen,
remove the screen protection film before using
your phone.
using basic functions
• Touch an icon to open a menu or launch an
application.
• Drag your finger left or right to scroll through
horizontal lists.
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32. Access menus You can organise applications in the Menu mode
screen or set titles to each screen to match your
To access your phone’s menus, preferences and needs.
1. In Idle mode, select Menu or press the Menu 1. In Menu mode, scroll left or right to a Menu mode
key to access Menu mode. screen.
2. Scroll left or right to a Menu mode screen. 2. Select to switch to Edit mode.
3. Select a menu or option. 3. Customise the screens as desired.
using basic functions
4. Select to move up one level; Press [ ] to • To rename the menu screen, enter a title in
return to Idle mode. the text input field at the top of the screen.
• To rearrange applications, select and drag an
Customise Menu mode application icon to the location you want.
This feature may be unavailable depending on 4. Select Save.
the software of the phone. Select Reset to restore the default order of
applications.
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33. Switch applications Close applications
Your phone allows you to multi-task by running To close the current application, press [ ].
multiple applications at the same time. To close an application that is running in the
background,
Switch from one active application to
1. Press and hold the Menu key to open a list of
another applications.
using basic functions
1. Press and hold the Menu key to open a list of 2. Scroll to an application and select .
applications.
2. Scroll to an application and select it. Use widgets
To change the view mode, select Grid view.
Learn to use widgets on the widget toolbar.
• Some of your widgets connect to web
services. Selecting a web-based widget may
incur additional charges.
• Available widgets may vary depending on
your region or service provider.
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34. Open the widget toolbar Change the widgets
In Idle mode, select the arrow at the bottom left of 1. Open the widget toolbar.
the screen to open the widget toolbar. You can 2. Select from the widget toolbar.
rearrange widgets on the widget toolbar or move
them to the idle screen. 3. Select the widgets you want to include to the
widget toolbar and select Save.
Move the widgets to the idle screen
using basic functions
1. In Idle mode, scroll left or right to one of the idle Access help information
screens. Learn to access helpful information about your
2. Open the widget toolbar. phone.
3. Drag a widget from the widget toolbar to the idle 1. Open the widget toolbar.
screen. You can position the widget anywhere 2. Drag to the idle screen and select it.
on the screen.
3. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape
To move the widgets from the idle screen to the view.
widget toolbar back, select and drag a widget
4. Select a help topic to learn about an application
to the widget toolbar.
or feature.
5. Scroll left or right to get more information. To
return to the previous level, select .
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35. Use shortcuts in Quick access mode Menu Description
Learn to use some shortcuts in Quick access mode View photos and videos on the
MySpace
web via websites
by sliding open the phone.
Instant
1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone messenger
Chat with your friends instantly
settings → Quick access.
2. Select one of the following options. 3. Select Save.
using basic functions
Menu Description 4. Press [ ] to return to Idle mode.
Messaging/ Access one of the messaging or 5. Slide open the phone and rotate the phone anti-
Social tabs social menus clockwise to landscape view.
Create Create a new text or multimedia If you selected Messaging/Social tabs, scroll
message message left or right to a menu.
Create email Create a new email message
View messages you have sent Customise your phone
Conversations
and received Get more from your phone by customising it to
View photos and videos on the match your preferences.
Facebook
web via websites
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36. Adjust the volume of the key tones Calibrate the screen
In Idle mode, press the Volume key up or down and You can calibrate the screen so that your phone
adjust the key tone volume. recognises the input better.
1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone
Adjust the vibration intensity on the settings → Calibration.
touch screen
2. Touch the target on the screen.
You can adjust the intensity of the vibration when you
using basic functions
3. Select Yes.
touch the phone screen.
1. In Idle mode, press the Volume key up or down. Change your ringtone
2. Select Vibration and adjust the intensity of the 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone
vibration. profiles.
2. Select next to the profile you are using.
Switch to or from the silent profile
If you are using the silent or offline profile, you
In Idle mode, select Keypad and touch and hold
are not allowed to change the ringtone.
to silence or unsilence your phone.
3. Select Voice call ringtone or Video call
ringtone.
4. Select a ringtone from the list and select Save.
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37. 5. Select Save. Select a skin colour (Menu mode)
To switch to another profile, select it from the list. 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and
light → My theme.
Activate Etiquette pause
2. Select a colour pattern.
You can temporarily mute all phone sounds by
3. Select Save.
placing the phone face down when Etiquette pause
is activated. 4. Select Yes to apply the selected colour pattern
using basic functions
to the wallpaper.
1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Motion
settings → Etiquette pause → On.
Set the auto-lock feature for touch
2. Select Save. screen
Select a wallpaper (Idle mode) You can set your phone to automatically lock the
touch screen and keys when the backlight turns off.
1. Scroll left or right to one of the idle screens. You can also set the method to unlock the touch
2. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and screen and keys.
light → Wallpaper. 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Touch panel.
3. Scroll left or right to an image. 2. Select On under Auto-lock.
4. Select Set.
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38. 3. Select the Lock key only drop-down menu and Unlock the touch screen with smart
select an unlock option. unlock
4. Select Save. By drawing a specified character on the locked
touch screen, you can unlock the screen only,
Lock your phone unlock and then make a call to a speed dial number,
1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Security. or unlock and then launch an application. To set a
smart unlock character,
2. Select On under Phone lock.
using basic functions
3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and select 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Smart
Confirm. unlock.
4. Enter the new password again and select 2. Select On under Gesture unlock.
Confirm. 3. Select an unlock option.
• The first time you access a menu that 4. Select a speed dial number to dial or select an
requires a password, you will be prompted to application to launch (if necessary).
create and confirm a password. 5. Select a character for the smart unlock feature.
• Samsung is not responsible for any loss of
passwords or private information or other 6. Select (if necessary).
damages caused by illegal software. 7. Select Save.
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39. Use basic call functions Answer a call
Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call 1. When a call comes in, press [ ].
functions. 2. For a video call, press [ ] and select Show
During a call, your phone automatically locks me to allow the caller to see you via the front
the touch screen to prevent accidental inputs. camera lens.
To unlock, press and hold [ ]. 3. To end the call, press [ ].
using basic functions
Make a call Adjust the volume
1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and enter an area To adjust the volume during a call, press the Volume
code and a phone number. key up or down.
2. Press [ ] to dial the number.
For a video call, select → Video call. Use the speakerphone feature
3. To end the call, press [ ]. 1. During a call, select Speaker → Yes to activate
the speaker.
2. To switch back to the earpiece, select Speaker.
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40. In noisy environments, you may have difficulty Send a text or multimedia message
hearing the calls while using the speakerphone
1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Create
feature. For better audio performance, use the
message → Message.
normal phone mode.
2. Select Tap to add recipient and enter a
Use the headset recipient number.
By plugging the supplied headset into the headset 3. Select Tap to add text and enter your message
jack, you can make and answer calls: text. p. 34
using basic functions
For sending as a text message, skip to step 5.
• To redial the last call, press and hold the headset
For attaching multimedia, continue with step 4.
button, and the press again and hold.
• To answer a call, press the headset button. 4. Select Add media and add an item.
• To end a call, press the headset button. 5. Select Send to send the message.
Send an email
Send and view messages
1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Create
Learn to send and view text (SMS), multimedia message → Email.
(MMS), and email messages.
2. Select Tap to add recipient and enter an email
address.
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41. 3. Select Tap to add subject and enter a subject. Enter text using the keypad
4. Select Tap to add text and enter your email text. 1. Change the text input method to Keypad.
5. Select Add files and attach a file (if necessary). 2. Select the appropriate virtual key to enter text.
6. Select Send to send the message. • To change case or use numbers or symbols,
select Abc.
Enter text • To enter text in T9 mode, select T9 (T9 turns
blue).
using basic functions
Open the phone and enter text as you would use a
computer’s keyboard. If the phone is closed, use the You can use the following text input modes:
virtual keypad. Mode Function
Enter text on the virtual keypad Select an appropriate virtual key until the
ABC
character you want appears on the display.
When entering text on the virtual keypad, you can
change the text input method. Select the input 1. Select appropriate virtual keys to enter an
method indicator ( by default) and select one of entire word.
the following input methods for entering text: 2. When the word displays correctly, select
T9
to insert a space. If the correct word
• Keypad does not display, select to select an
• Writing box 1 alternate word.
• Writing box 2
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42. Mode Function Enter text on the QWERTY keyboard
Select an appropriate virtual key to enter a Open the phone and rotate anti-clockwise to
Number landscape view. You can use the QWERTY
number.
Select an appropriate virtual key to enter a keyboard. Enter text as you would use a computer’s
Symbol keyboard.
symbol.
When entering text on the QWERTY keyboard, you
Enter text using the writing box 1 can use the following functions:
using basic functions
1. Change the text input method to Writing box 1. • Press [ ] to change case.
2. Write each character in the writing area. • Press [Alt] to enter characters on the upper half of
Write numbers and symbols in the ?1 box at the the keys; press twice quickly to set Number and
bottom right of the writing area. Symbol lock.
To change case, select Abc. • Press [Sym] to switch to Symbol mode; press
Enter text using the writing box 2 twice to open the emoticon list.
• Press [ ] to insert a space.
1. Change the text input method to Writing box 2.
• Press [ ] to delete characters.
2. Write each character in the writing area.
• Press [ ] to start a new line.
To change case or use numbers or symbols,
select Abc.
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43. View text or multimedia messages Add and find contacts
1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Inbox. Learn the basics of using the phonebook feature.
2. Select a text or multimedia message. The memory location to save new contacts
may be preset depending on your service
View an email provider. To change the memory location, in
1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Email Menu mode, select Settings → Application
inbox. settings → Phonebook → Memory in use →
using basic functions
Save new contacts to → a memory location.
2. Select an account.
3. Select Download. Add a new contact
4. Select an email or a header. 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and enter a phone
5. If you selected a header, select Retrieve to view number.
the body of the email. 2. Select → Add to Phonebook → New.
3. Select Phone or SIM (if necessary).
4. Enter contact information.
5. Select Save to add the contact to memory.
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44. Find a contact Capture photos
1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook. 1. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on
2. Select Tap to search, enter the first few letters the camera.
of the name you want to find, and select Done. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape
You can also drag to select the first letter of the view.
name. 3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any
3. Select the contact’s name from the search list. adjustments.
using basic functions
• To select a time delay, select .
Once you have found a contact, you can:
• To set the exposure value, select .
• call the contact by selecting →
• To zoom in or out, press the Volume key.
• edit the contact information by selecting Edit
4. Press the Camera key to take a photo.
Use basic camera functions The photo is saved automatically.
After capturing photos, select to view photos.
Learn the basics to capture and view photos and
videos.
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45. View photos Capture videos
In Menu mode, select My files → Images → a photo 1. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on
folder → a photo file. the camera.
While viewing the photo file, 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape
view.
• Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape
view. Tilt the phone to the left or right. Photos will 3. Select to switch to Recording mode.
using basic functions
scroll left or right automatically. 4. Aim the lens at the subject and make any
• Touch and hold the screen and drag up or adjustments.
down to zoom in or out. Double-touch the screen • To change the recording mode, select .
to exit the zoom screen. • To select a time delay, select .
• Select More → Slide show to view photos as a • To set the exposure value, select .
sideshow. • To zoom in or out, press the Volume key.
5. Press the Camera key to start recording.
6. Select or press the Camera key to stop
recording.
The video is saved automatically.
After capturing videos, select to view videos.
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46. View videos 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s
headset jack.
In Menu mode, select My files → Videos → a video
folder → a video file. 2. In Menu mode, select FM radio.
• Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape 3. Select Yes to start automatic tuning.
view. The radio scans and saves available stations
• Select to change the view mode. automatically.
The first time you turn on the FM radio, you will
using basic functions
Listen to music be prompted to start automatic tuning.
Learn how to listen to music via the music player or 4. Control the FM radio using the following icons:
FM radio. Icon Function
Tune a radio station; Select a saved
Listen to the FM radio radio station (touch and hold)
While listening to the radio, do not connect the Turn on the FM radio
travel adapter or PC data cable to your phone. Turn off the FM radio
The adapter or cable may interrupt the
headset’s function as a radio antenna.
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47. Icon Function • Copy to your memory card. p. 53
Open the favourite list p. 56 • Synchronise with Windows Media Player 11.
p. 54
/ Change the sound output
After transferring music files to your phone or
If you want to get information about the song you memory card,
hear, select More → Find music. p. 56 1. In Menu mode, select Music player.
5. To turn off the FM radio, select . 2. Select a music category → a music file.
using basic functions
3. Control playback using the following icons:
Listen to music files
Icon Function
Start by transferring files to your phone or memory
card: Pause playback
Play or resume playback
• Download from the wireless web. Browse the
web Skip backward; Scan backward in a file
(touch and hold)
• Download from a PC with the optional Samsung
Kies. p. 53 Skip forward; Scan forward in a file (touch
and hold)
• Receive via Bluetooth. p. 58
1 Activate the Shuffle mode
( : on, : off)
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48. Icon Function Browse web pages
1 Change the sound effect 1. In Menu mode, select Internet → Home to
1 Change the repeat mode ( : off, launch your service provider’s homepage.
: repeat one, : repeat all) 2. Navigate web pages using the following icons:
1. When you touch the screen, the icons will be available. Icon Function
Move backward or forward on a web page
using basic functions
Browse the web Stop loading the web page
Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web Refresh the current web page
pages. Change the view mode
• You may incur additional charges for Add the current web page to the
accessing the web and acknowledging bookmark list
media. Open a list of saved bookmarks
• The browser menu may be labelled differently
depending on your service provider. Access a list of browser options
• Available icons may vary depending on your
region or service provider.
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49. Bookmark your favourite web pages Use the Google services
1. In Menu mode, select Internet → Bookmarks. Learn how to use various Google services.
2. Select Add. • This feature may be unavailable depending
3. Enter a page title and a web address (URL). on your region or service provider.
4. Select Save. • The steps you must select to use this feature
may differ depending on your region or
service provider.
using basic functions
Download media files
This feature may be unavailable depending on Connect to Search
your region or service provider.
1. In Menu mode, select Google → Search.
1. In Menu mode, select Downloads. 2. Enter a keyword in the search field.
2. Search for a ringtone or picture and download it
to the phone.
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50. Connect to Mail To get directions to a specific destination,
1. In Menu mode, select Google → Mail. 1. In Menu mode, select Google → Maps.
2. Set up your Google account and sign in. 2. Select Menu → Get Directions.
3. Send or receive emails. 3. Enter the addresses of the starting location and
the ending location.
Connect to Maps 4. Select Show directions to view on the map.
using basic functions
To search the map, To enhance the map functionality, download GPS
1. In Menu mode, select Google → Maps. data files. p. 72
2. Scroll through the map.
3. Zoom in or out on the location you want.
To search for a specific location,
1. In Menu mode, select Google → Maps.
2. Select Menu → Search Map and enter the
address or the category of the business.
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51. 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.
Learn how to perform advanced operations and use
additional features of your mobile phone. When you have one missed call, select the call from
the event alert widget and select Voice call to dial.
When you have two missed calls or more, select the
call from the event alert widget and select Logs → a
missed call.
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 select or
press [ ] to dial.
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52. Hold a call or retrieve a held call Answer a second call
Select Hold to place a call on hold or select 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. Select Swap to switch between the calls.
another number during a call:
using advanced functions
1. Select Hold to place the first call on hold. Make a multiparty call (conference call)
2. Enter the second number to dial and select New 1. Call the first party you want to add to the
call or press [ ]. multiparty call.
3. Select Swap to switch between the two calls. 2. While connected to the first party, call the
4. To end the call on hold, select On hold → . second party.
The first party is automatically placed on hold.
5. To end the current call, press [ ].
3. When connected to the second party, select
Join.
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53. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more parties (if Reject a call
necessary).
To reject an incoming call, press [ ]. The caller will
5. To end the multiparty call, press [ ]. hear a busy tone.
Call an international number To reject calls from certain numbers automatically,
use the auto rejection. To activate the auto rejection
1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and touch and hold and set up the reject list,
0 to insert the + character.
1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Application
using advanced functions
2. Enter the complete number you want to dial settings → Call → All calls → Auto reject.
(country code, area code, and phone number),
and then press [ ] to dial. 2. Select On under Activation.
3. Select Add number.
Call a contact from the phonebook 4. Select the number input field.
You can call numbers directly from the phonebook 5. Enter a number to reject and select Done.
using stored contacts. p. 37
6. Select Save.
1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook.
7. Repeat steps 3-6 to add more numbers.
2. Select the contact you want.
8. Select the check boxes next to the numbers.
3. Select next to the number you want to dial →
9. Select Save.
(voice call) or (video call).
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54. Use advanced phonebook functions 3. Select Add.
Learn to create namecards, set favourite numbers, 4. Select a contact.
and create groups of contacts. The contact is saved to the favourite number list.
• You can call this contact by touching and
Create a namecard holding the assigned number in the dialling
1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook → More → screen.
My namecard. • The favourite numbers will be assigned to the
using advanced functions
buddy list ( ) on the widget toolbar. You
2. Enter your personal details. can make calls or send messages by
3. Select Save. selecting a contact from the buddy list.
You can send your namecard by attaching it to
a message or email or transferring it via the Create a group of contacts
Bluetooth wireless feature or ActiveSync. By creating groups of contacts, you can assign
group names, ringtones, caller ID photos, and
Set favourite numbers vibration type to each group or send messages and
emails to an entire group. Start by creating a group:
1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook.
2. Select the Contacts drop-down menu and 1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook.
select Favourites. 2. Select the Contacts drop-down menu and
select Groups.
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55. 3. Select Create group. Create a multimedia template
4. Set a group name, the caller ID photo, a group 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates
ringtone, and vibration type. → Multimedia templates.
5. Select Save. 2. Select Create to open a new template window.
6. Select Yes and add contacts to the group (if 3. Create a multimedia message, with a subject
necessary). and desired attachments, to use as your
template. p. 33
using advanced functions
Use advanced messaging functions 4. Select Save.
Learn to create templates, use templates to create
new messages, and create message folders. Insert text templates in new messages
1. To start a new message, in Menu mode, select
Create a text template Messages → Create message → a message
1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates type.
→ Text templates. 2. Select More → Insert → Text template → a
2. Select Create to open a new template window. template.
3. Select the text input field and enter you text.
4. Select Save.
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56. Create a message from a multimedia Use the Palringo messenger
template This feature may be unavailable depending on
1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates your region or service provider.
→ Multimedia templates.
1. In Menu mode, select Instant messenger.
2. Select next to the template you want.
Your template opens as a new multimedia 2. Select OK from the intro window.
message.
using advanced functions
The first time you access Palringo, you will be
prompted to confirm.
Create a folder to manage messages
1. In Menu mode, select Messages → My folders. 3. Select Menu → Sign In.
2. Select Create folder. 4. Enter your user ID and password, and select
Sign In.
3. Enter a new folder name and select Save.
5. Chat with your family or friends instantly.
Move messages from a message folder to your
folders to manage them as your preferences.
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57. Use advanced camera functions Capture photos in Smile shot mode
Learn how to capture photos in various modes and 1. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on
customise camera settings. the camera.
2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape
Capture photos by using options preset view.
for various scenes 3. Select → Smile shot.
using advanced functions
1. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on 4. Make any necessary adjustments.
the camera.
5. Press the Camera key.
2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape
6. Aim the camera lens at your subject.
view.
Your phone recognises people in an image and
3. Select → a scene → . detects their smiles. When the subject smiles,
4. Make any necessary adjustments. the phone automatically takes a photo.
5. Press the Camera key to take a photo.
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58. Capture a series of photos 5. Press the Camera key to take the first photo.
1. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on 6. Slowly move the phone to the direction you
the camera. want. When you align the frame with the centre
frame, the phone captures the next photo
2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape
automatically.
view.
7. Repeat step 6 to complete the panoramic photo.
3. Select → Continuous.
using advanced functions
4. Make any necessary adjustments. Use camera options
5. Press and hold the Camera key to take a series Before capturing a photo, select to access the
of photos. following options:
Capture panoramic photos Option Function
Resolution Change the resolution option
1. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on
the camera. White balance Adjust the colour balance
2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape Effects Apply a special effect
view. Exposuremeter Select a type of exposure metre
3. Select → Panorama. Image quality Adjust the quality of your photos
4. Make any necessary adjustments.
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