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F480.book Page ii Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM Instructional icons using this manual This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your mobile phone. To get started quickly, refer to “introducing your mobile phone,” “assembling and preparing your mobile phone,” and “using basic functions.
F480.book Page iii Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM Copyright information Refer to—pages with related information; for example: X p.
F480.book Page iv Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM safety and usage information contents 2 Safety warnings .............................................2 Safety precautions .........................................4 Important usage information ..........................7 introducing your mobile phone 10 Unpack ........................................................10 Phone layout ................................................11 Keys ............................................................
F480.book Page v Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM using advanced functions 32 Use advanced call functions ........................32 Use advanced Phonebook functions ............34 Use advanced messaging functions .............35 Use advanced music functions ....................37 using tools and applications 40 Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ...............40 Activate and send an SOS message ............42 Activate the mobile tracker ...........................42 Record and play voice memos ...
F480.book Page 2 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM safety and usage information Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak performance of your mobile phone. 2 Safety warnings Keep your phone away from small children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Protect your hearing Listening to a headset at high volumes can damage your hearing.
F480.book Page 3 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM Install mobile phones and equipment with caution Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your phone. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your phone. • Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Follow all local regulations when disposing used batteries.
F480.book Page 4 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM Turn off the phone in potentially explosive environments safety and usage information Do not use your phone at refuelling points (service stations) or near fuels or chemicals. Turn off your phone whenever directed by warning signs or instructions. Your phone could cause explosions or fire in and around fuel or chemical storage and transfer areas or blasting areas.
F480.book Page 5 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM Protect batteries and chargers from damage Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all regulations, posted warnings, and directions from medical personnel. • Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/ 113° F). Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity and life of your batteries.
F480.book Page 6 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM safety and usage information • 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. • Avoid using the phone’s camera flash or light close to the eyes of children or animals.
F480.book Page 7 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM Important usage information Use your phone in the normal position Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna. Allowing unqualified personnel to service your phone may result in damage to your phone and will void your warranty. Ensure maximum battery and charger life • Avoid charging batteries for more than a week, as overcharging may shorten battery life. • Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be recharged before use.
F480.book Page 8 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM Ensure access to emergency services safety and usage information Emergency calls from your phone may not be possible in some areas or circumstances. Before travelling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel.
F480.book Page 9 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be 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.
F480.book Page 10 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM Unpack introducing your mobile phone In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s layout, keys, display, and icons. 10 Check your product box for the following items: • • • • Mobile phone Battery Travel adapter (charger) User manual The items supplied with your phone may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider. You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer.
F480.book Page 11 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM Phone layout The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: Volume key Memory card slot Rear camera lens Front camera lens Earpiece Multifunction jack Flashbulb Battery cover Touch screen Camera key Shortcut menu key Dial key Power/Menu exit key Mouthpiece You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any unwanted phone operations. To lock, press the HOLD key.
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F480.book Page 13 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM Icons Icon Learn about the icons that appear on your display.
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F480.book Page 15 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use. When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services. To use UMTS services, you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card. To install the SIM or USIM card and battery, 1. Remove the battery cover.
F480.book Page 16 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM 2. Insert the SIM or USIM card. assembling and preparing your mobile phone Place the SIM or USIM card in the phone with 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. 16 3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover.
F480.book Page 17 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM Charge the battery Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery. Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the phone. Any damages by misuse are not covered by the warranty. 3. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet. 2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jack. 4.
F480.book Page 18 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM assembling and preparing your mobile phone 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 phone. 2. Insert a memory card with the label side facing up.
F480.book Page 19 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM Turn your phone on and off using basic functions 1. Press and hold [ ]. 2. Touch the PIN input field, enter your PIN, and touch OK (if necessary). To turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above. Switch to the Offline profile By switching to the Offline profile, you can use your phone’s non-network services in areas where wireless devices are prohibited, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.
F480.book Page 20 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM Use the touch screen Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. • Touch an icon to open a menu or launch an application. using basic functions 20 • Drag your finger left or right to scroll through horizontal lists.
F480.book Page 21 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM • Drag your finger up or down to scroll through vertical lists. Access menus To access your phone’s menus, 1. Touch Menu → a menu. 2. Scroll to a menu or option. 4. Touch Back to move up one level; Press [ twice to return to Idle mode. using basic functions 3. Touch Select, Save, or OK to confirm the highlighted option.
F480.book Page 22 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM Use widgets Widget Function using basic functions Learn to use widgets on the toolbar. Games Access your games Open the toolbar Photo album Touch the arrow at the bottom left of the screen to open the toolbar. You can rearrange widgets on the toolbar or move them to the idle screen.
F480.book Page 23 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM Add the widgets to the idle screen Change your ringtone 1. Open the toolbar. 1. In Idle mode, touch Menu → profiles → a profile. 2. Drag a widget from the toolbar to the idle screen. You can position the widget anywhere on the screen. 2. Touch Edit → Voice call ringtone or Video call ringtone → Sounds. 4. Touch Options → Save. Get more from your phone by customising it to match your preferences.
F480.book Page 24 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM Lock your phone 1. In Idle mode, touch Menu → Phone lock. Make a call → Security → 2. Select On. 3. Touch the password input field. using basic functions 4. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and touch OK. 5. Touch the password input field. 6. Enter the new password again and touch OK. Use basic call functions Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call functions.
F480.book Page 25 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM Use the speakerphone feature 1. During a call, touch speaker. Send a text or multimedia message → Yes to activate the 2. To switch back to the earpiece, touch . Use the headset • To redial the last call, press the headset button, and then press again and hold. • To answer a call, press the headset button. • To end a call, press the headset button. Send and view messages 2. Touch → Create . 3. Enter a destination number and touch OK. 4.
F480.book Page 26 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM Send an email 1. In Idle mode, touch Menu → message → Email. → Create • Touch SYM to switch to Symbol mode. Enter text in one of the following modes: Mode Function ABC Touch the appropriate virtual key until the character you want appears on the display. T9 1. Touch the appropriate virtual key to enter an entire word. 2. When the word displays correctly, touch to insert a space.
View an email Edit text using the following keys: Key Function 1. In Idle mode, touch Menu → Clear characters; Clear the entire display (touch and hold) 2. Touch Options → Download. Insert a space; Start a new line (touch and hold) 4. If you selected a header, touch Options → Retrieve to view the body of the email. to return to the Copy and paste 1. Highlight the text you want by touching the text or using , , , and . 2. Touch Options → Copy. 3. Touch Options → Paste.
F480.book Page 28 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM 4. Enter contact information. Use basic camera functions 5. Touch Options → Save or touch Save to add the contact to memory. Learn the basics to capture and view photos and videos. Find a contact 1. In Idle mode, touch Phonebook. using basic functions 2. Touch the text input field. When you turn on the camera, the display may appear blank due to temporary electrostatic discharge. Try restarting the phone to solve the problem. 3.
F480.book Page 29 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM 4. Press the Camera key to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically. 6. Press the Camera key to stop recording. The video is saved automatically. 5. Touch 7. Touch Back or press the Camera key to record another video (step 4). to take another photo (step 3). View photos → Images → My Capture videos 1. In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Touch → to switch to Recording mode.
F480.book Page 30 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM 3. Touch Yes to start automatic tuning. The radio scans and saves available stations automatically. using basic functions 4. Scroll left or right to select a radio station. If you want to get information about the song you hear, touch Options → Song recognition. X p. 39 5. To turn the radio off, touch Options → FM radio off. • Copy to your memory card. X p. 37 • Synchronise with Windows Media Player 11. X p.
F480.book Page 31 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM Browse the web Bookmark your favourite web pages Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. 1. In Idle mode, touch Menu → → Bookmarks → Options → Add bookmark. 2. Touch the title input field. 3. Enter a page title and touch OK. 1. In Idle mode, touch Menu → → Home to launch your service provider’s homepage. 4. Touch the URL input field. 2.
F480.book Page 32 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM Use advanced call functions using advanced functions Learn how to perform advanced operations and use additional features of your mobile phone. Learn about your phone’s additional calling capabilities. View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, 1. Touch the missed call you want to dial. 2. Press [ ] to dial. Call a recently dialled number 1.
F480.book Page 33 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM Answer a second call Touch Hold to place a call on hold or touch Retrieve to retrieve a held call. If your network supports this function, you can answer a second incoming call: Dial a second call ] to answer the second call. 1. Press [ The first call is automatically placed on hold. If your network supports this function, you can dial another number during a call: 2. Touch Swap to switch between the calls. 1.
F480.book Page 34 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM Call an international number Use advanced Phonebook functions 1. In Idle mode, touch Dial and touch and hold 0 to insert the + character. Learn to create namecards, set speed dial numbers and create groups of contacts. 2. Enter the complete number you want to dial (country code, area code, and phone number), ] to dial.
F480.book Page 35 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM 3. Select a contact → a phone number (if necessary) to assign to the number. The contact is saved to the speed dial number. You can now call this contact from the dialling screen by touching and holding the assigned speed dial number. 7. Touch Options → Save. By creating groups of contacts, you can assign ringtones and caller ID photos to each group or send messages and emails to an entire group. Start by creating a group: 1.
F480.book Page 36 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM 3. Touch Insert text templates in new messages . 4. Enter your text and touch OK. 5. Touch Options → Save as template. Create a multimedia template using advanced functions 1. In Idle mode, touch Menu → → Multimedia templates. → Templates 2. Touch Create to open a new template window. 3. Create a multimedia message, with a subject and desired attachments, to use as your template. X p. 25 4. Touch Options → Save as template. 36 1.
F480.book Page 37 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM Use advanced music functions Copy music files to a memory card Learn to prepare music files, create playlists, and store radio stations. 1. Insert a memory card. Copy music files via PC Studio 2. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. 3. Run PC Studio and copy files from the PC to the phone. Refer to the PC Studio help for more information. 3. Press [ ] to return to Idle mode. 4.
F480.book Page 38 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM Synchronise your phone with Windows Media Player Create a playlist 1. Insert a memory card. 2. Touch Create. 2. In Idle mode, touch Menu → → Phone settings → PC connections → Media player → Save. using advanced functions 3. Press [ ] to return to Idle mode. 4. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC with Windows Media Player installed. When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the PC. 5.
F480.book Page 39 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM Customise your music player settings Find information of music Learn to adjust the playback and sound settings for your music player. Learn to access an online music service and get information about the songs you hear while on the move. 1. In Idle mode, touch Menu → . 2. Touch Options → Settings. 4. Touch Save. Store radio stations automatically 1. In Idle mode, touch Menu → → FM radio. 2. Touch Options → Self-tuning. 3.
F480.book Page 40 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM Use the Bluetooth wireless feature using tools and applications Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools and additional applications. Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other wireless devices for exchanging data and using hands-free features. Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1. In Idle mode, touch Menu → Activation → On. → Settings → 2. To allow other devices to locate your phone, touch My phone’s visibility → On. 3.
F480.book Page 41 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM 3. Touch the PIN input field and enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and touch OK twice. When the owner of the other device enters the same code or accepts the connection, pairing is complete. 1. Select the file or item from one of your phone’s applications that you want to send. 2. Touch Options → Send name card via or Send via → Bluetooth. 1.
F480.book Page 42 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM To use Remote SIM mode, start the Bluetooth connection from a Bluetooth hands-free car kit. The Bluetooth hands-free car kit must be authorised. To authorise, touch the device and select Authorise device. using tools and applications Activate and send an SOS message When you have an emergency, you can send an SOS message asking for help. 1. In Idle mode, touch Menu → → SOS messages → Sending options. 2.
F480.book Page 43 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM 1. In Idle mode, touch Menu → Mobile tracker. → Security → 2. Touch the password input field. Record and play voice memos Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder. 3. Enter your password and touch OK. Record a voice memo 4. Touch Activation to turn on the mobile tracker. 1. In Idle mode, touch Menu → recorder. 5. Touch Recipients to open the recipient list. → Voice 2. Touch 7. Select a contact → a number. 4.
F480.book Page 44 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM 3. Control the playback using the following keys: key Function 4. Repeat steps 2-3 above to add more images or videos. Pause playback Play playback Adjust the volume up or down using tools and applications Stop playback Learn to edit video files and apply visual effects. Trim any segment → Video 2. Touch Options → Import → Image or Video. 3. Select an image or video category → an image or video. 44 5. Touch Options → Trim. 6.
F480.book Page 45 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM Split videos 1. In Idle mode, touch Menu → editor. → Video To save the project for future use, touch Options → Save project. The project will be saved in Other files. 9. Enter a new file name and touch Save. Insert text 4. Repeat steps 2-3 above to add more images or videos. 1. In Idle mode, touch Menu → editor. 5. Touch Options → Split. 6. Touch to play the video and touch Split to divide the file into two clips.
F480.book Page 46 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM 5. Touch Options → Insert → Text. 2. Touch Options → Import → Image or Video. 6. Touch Start at the point where you want the text to be displayed. 3. Select an image or video category → an image or video. For an image, select the duration that the image displays. 7. Touch End at the point where you want the text to be disappeared. 4. Repeat steps 2-3 above to add more images or video files. 8. Touch the text input field.
F480.book Page 47 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM Customise RSS reader settings Use RSS reader Learn to use RSS reader to get the latest news and information from your favourite websites. → RSS reader. 3. Touch the URL input field. 4. Enter the address of an RSS feed and touch OK. 5. Touch OK. 4. Touch Options → Save. Use Java-powered games and applications Learn to use games and applications powered by award-winning Java technology. Read RSS feeds → RSS reader. 2.
F480.book Page 48 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM Play games 1. In Idle mode, touch Menu → Create and view world clocks → Games. 2. Select a game from the list and follow the onscreen instructions. using tools and applications Available games may vary, depending on your service provider or region. Game controls and options may vary. Create a world clock 1. In Idle mode, touch Menu → clock. → World 2. Touch Options → Add. Launch applications 1. In Idle mode, touch Menu → an application.
F480.book Page 49 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM After you have created a world clock, Stop an alarm 1. In Idle mode, touch Menu → clock. When the alarm sounds, → World 2. Scroll to the world clock you want to add and touch Options → Set as second clock. Learn to set and control alarms for important events. Deactivate an alarm Set a new alarm 1. In Idle mode, touch Menu → 1. In Idle mode, touch Menu → . . 2. Touch the alarm you want to deactivate. 2. Touch an empty alarm location. 3.
F480.book Page 50 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM Use the calculator 1. In Idle mode, touch Menu → Set a countdown timer → Calculator. 2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations. using tools and applications Convert currencies or measurements 1. In Idle mode, touch Menu → a conversion type. 1. In Idle mode, touch Menu → → Timer. 2. Touch Set. 3.
F480.book Page 51 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM Create a new task 1. In Idle mode, touch Menu → Manage your calendar → Task. 2. Touch Options → Create. Learn to change the calendar view and create events. 3. Enter the details of the task. Change the calendar view 4. Touch Save. 1. In Idle mode, touch Menu → → Memo. 2. Touch Options → Create. Create an event 1. In Idle mode, touch Menu → . 3. Touch the screen to open the virtual keyboard. 2. Touch Options → Create → an event type. 4.
F480.book Page a Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM 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 may appear: Message Please insert SIM card Try this to solve the problem: Ensure that the SIM or USIM card is installed correctly. Phone lock When the phone lock feature is enabled, you must enter the password you set for the phone.
F480.book Page b Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM • You cannot access some options without a subscription. Contact your service provider for more details. You enter a number, but the call is not dialled. Another caller cannot reach you. • Ensure that your phone is turned on. • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network. • Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number. • Ensure that you are not covering the built-in microphone.
F480.book Page c Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 PM You select a contact to call, but the call is not dialled. • Ensure that the correct number is stored in the contact list. • Re-enter and save the number, if necessary. The battery does not charge properly or sometimes the phone turns itself off. troubleshooting • The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold-coloured contacts with a clean, soft cloth and try charging the battery again.
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Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE) Samsung Electronics We, declare under our sole responsibility that the product GSM Mobile Phone : SGH-F480 to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards and/or other normative documents. SAFETY EN 60950- 1 : 2001+A11:2004 EMC EN 301 489- 01 V1.6.1 (09-2005) EN 301 489- 07 V1.3.1 (11-2005) EN 301 489- 17 V1.2.1 (08-2002) EN 301 489- 24 V1.3.1 (11-2005) SAR EN 50360 : 2001 EN 62209-1 : 2006 RADIO EN 301 511 V9.0.
Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-17904A English (EU). 04/2008. Rev. 1.
