Samsung B2100 user manual
Instructional icons using this manual Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this 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 mobile phone. To get started quickly, refer to “introducing your mobile phone,” “assembling and preparing your mobile phone,” and “using basic functions.
Copyright information → [ ] Square brackets—phone keys; for example: [ ] (represents the Power/ Menu exit key) < > Angled brackets—softkeys that control different functions at each screen; for example: (represents the OK softkey) Rights to all technologies and products that comprise this device are the property of their respective owners: • Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide—Bluetooth QD ID: B014857. • Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
safety and usage information .................. 2 contents Safety warnings .......................................... 2 Safety precautions ...................................... 4 Important usage information ....................... 7 introducing your mobile phone ............. 10 Unpack ..................................................... 10 Phone layout ............................................. 11 Keys ......................................................... 12 Display ............................
using advanced functions ..................... 32 Use advanced call functions ..................... 32 Use advanced Phonebook functions ......... 34 Use advanced messaging functions .......... 36 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 ........................ 43 Record and play voice memos ..................
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.
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 or phones in a fire. Follow all local regulations when disposing used batteries or phones.
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. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as the phone, its parts, or accessories.
Turn off the phone near medical equipment Turn off the phone or disable the wireless functions when in an aircraft Your phone can cause interference with aircraft equipment. Follow all airline regulations and turn off your phone or switch to a mode that disables the wireless functions when directed by airline personnel.
safety and usage information • Improperly sealed covers, extended immersion in water, and/or excessive pressure may cause leaks and allow water to enter the phone. Do not intensionally immerse the phone in water, allow the phone to come in contact with water, or expose it to humidity. • Improper sealing of covers, eccessive exposure to dust and/or excessive pressure may cause dust penetration. Do not expose to dust and/or sand for extended periods of time. • Your phone is a complex electronic device.
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.
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. Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) certification information Your phone conforms to European Union (EU) standards that limit human exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy emitted by radio and telecommunications equipment.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
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.
Phone layout The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: Speaker Flash key Volume key 4-way navigation key Left softkey Dial key Earpiece Display Multifunction jack Battery cover Confirm key Right softkey Power/Menu exit key Alphanumeric keys Special function keys Camera lens Mouthpiece Internal antenna You can lock the keys to prevent any unwanted phone operations. To lock the keys, press and hold [ ].
Maintain your water and dust resistant feature introducing your mobile phone Your phone offers limited protection against accidental exposure to water in some conditions, but you should never intensionally immerse the phone in water. • Do not expose your phone to high water pressures or any other liquids, such as salt water, ionized water or dirty water. • If the phone gets wet, dry it thoroughly with a clean soft cloth. • Ensure that all covers are properly aligned and tightly closed.
Key 4-way navigation Confirm In Idle mode, launch the web browser or access Menu mode; In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu option or confirm an input Dial Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, retrieve recently dialled, missed, or received numbers Power/ Menu exit Turn the phone on and off (press and hold); End a call; In Menu mode, cancel input and return to Idle mode Key Alphanumeric Function Enter numbers, letters and special characters; In Idle mode, press and hold [1] to access voice mai
Display Icons Your phone’s display consists of three areas: Learn about the icons that appear on your display.
Icon Definition Roaming (outside of normal service area) Icon Definition Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connected Battery power level introducing your mobile phone Bluetooth activated Current time Syncronised with PC New text message (SMS) New multimedia message (MMS) New email message New voice mail message Music playback in progress Music playback paused FM radio on Memory card inserted 15
Install the SIM card and battery assembling and preparing your mobile phone 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 install the SIM card and battery, 1. Unscrew the lock and remove the battery cover. Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use. Do not use your fingernails to unscrew.
2. Insert the SIM card. 3. Insert the battery. assembling and preparing your mobile phone Place the SIM card in the phone with the goldcoloured contacts facing down.
4. Replace the battery cover and screw the lock. Charge the battery Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery. assembling and preparing your mobile phone 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack and plug the small end of the travel adapter. Screw the lock completely to secure the battery cover. The battery cover must be closed tightly to avoid water damage. With the triangle facing up Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the phone.
2. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet. 3. When the battery is fully charged (the icon is no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the power outlet. 5. Close the cover to the multifunction jack. Push the cover completely to secure the multifunction jack. The multifunction jack must be closed tightly to avoid water damage. To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card.
4. Lift the memory card cover and insert a memory card with the label side facing up. 5. Close and lock the memory card cover. assembling and preparing your mobile phone 6. Insert the battery. 7. Replace the battery cover and screw the lock.
Turn your phone on and off using basic functions Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your mobile phone. To turn your phone on, 1. Press and hold [ ]. 2. Enter your PIN and press (if necessary). 3. When the setup wizard opens, customise your phone as desired by following the screen. To turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above.
Customise your phone 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. Get more from your phone by customising it to match your preferences. Adjust the volume of the key tones using basic functions In Idle mode, press [ / ] to adjust the key tone volume. Access menus To access your phone’s menus, Switch to or from the Silent profile 1.
4. Select a ringtone category → a ringtone. 3. Select Wallpaper → an image. 5. Press . To switch to another profile, select it from the list. 4. Press . Create a phone profile 2. Press → Create. 3. Enter a name for the profile and press the Confirm key. 4. Customise the sound settings as desired. 5. When you have finished, press . 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and light → My theme. 2. Select a colour pattern. using basic functions 1.
Lock your phone Answer a call 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Security → Phone lock → On. 1. When a call comes in, press [ 2. To end the call, press [ ]. ]. using basic functions 2. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and press . Adjust the volume 3. Enter the new password again and press . To adjust the volume during a call, press [ / ]. Use basic call functions Use the speakerphone feature Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call functions. 1.
Use the headset By plugging the supplied headset into the multifunction jack, you can make and answer calls: Send and view messages Learn to send or view text (SMS), multimedia (MMS), or email messages. 4. Press → Add multimedia and add an item. 5. Press → Advanced → Add subject. 6. Enter a subject. 7. Press → Send to send the message. Send an email 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Create new message → Email. Send a text or multimedia message 2.
5. Press → Attach multimedia and attach a file (if necessary). 6. Press → Send to send the message. Enter text in one of the following modes: Mode ABC Enter text using basic functions When entering text, you can change the text input mode: • Press and hold [ ] to switch between T9 and ABC modes. • Press [ ] to change case or switch to Number mode. • Press and hold [ ] to switch to Symbol mode.
Add and find contacts 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → My messages → Inbox. Learn the basics of using the Phonebook feature. 2. Select a text or multimedia message. Add a new contact View an email 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press . 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → My messages → Email inbox. 2. Select Save → a memory location (phone or SIM) → New. 2. Select an account. 3. Select a number type (if necessary). 3. Select Check new email. 4. Enter contact information. 4.
3. Press the Confirm key to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically. using basic functions 3. Select the contact’s name from the search list. Once you have found a contact, you can: • call the contact by pressing [ ] • edit the contact information by pressing → Edit View photos Use basic camera functions In Menu mode, select My files → Images → My photos → a photo file. Learn the basics to capture and view photos and videos. Capture videos Capture photos 1.
View videos 5. Scroll up or down to a radio station. In Menu mode, select My files → Videos → My video clips → a video file. 6. To turn off the FM radio, press the Confirm key. Listen to music Listen to the FM radio 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s multifunction jack. 2. In Menu mode, select FM radio. 3. Press the Confirm key to turn on the FM radio. 4. Press to start automatic tuning. The radio scans and saves available stations automatically.
3. Control playback using the following keys: Key Confirm / using basic functions Navigation Function Pause or resume playback Browse the web Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. Adjust the volume up or down • Left: Restart playback; Skip backward (press within 3 seconds); Scan backward in a file (press and hold) • Right: Skip forward; Scan forward in a file (press and hold) • Up: Open the playlist • Down: Stop playback Browse web pages 1. In Menu mode, select Browser → Home.
Bookmark your favourite web pages 1. In Menu mode, select Browser → Bookmarks. Browser may be labelled differently depending on your service provider. 2. Press or → Add bookmark . using basic functions 3. Enter a page title and a web address (URL). 4. Press the Confirm key.
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. Press . 2. Scroll to the missed call you want to dial. 3. Press [ ] to dial. Call a recently dialled number 1. In Idle mode, press [ recent numbers.
Answer a second call Press to place a call on hold or press to retrieve a held call. If your network supports this function, you can answer a second incoming call: Dial a second call 1. Press [ ] to answer the second call. The first call is automatically placed on hold. If your network supports this function, you can dial another number during a call: 2. Press to switch between the calls. 1. Press to place the first call on hold.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more parties (if necessary). 5. To end the multiparty call, press [ ]. Use advanced Phonebook functions Learn to create namecards, set speed dial numbers, and create groups of contacts. using advanced functions Call an international number Create a namecard 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [0] to insert the + character. 1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook. 2.
Create a group of contacts 1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook. 3. Press → Add to speed dial. 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: 4. Select a number (if necessary). 1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook. 5. Scroll to a number you want to set (2-9) and press . The contact is saved to the speed dial number.
8. To set a group ringtone, scroll down and press the Confirm key → a ringtone category → a ringtone. 9. Press → Save. Use advanced messaging functions Create a multimedia template 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates → Multimedia message templates. 2. Press → Add new to open a new template window. using advanced functions Learn to create templates and use templates to create new messages. 3.
Create a message from a multimedia template 2. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates → Multimedia message templates. 3. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the PC to the phone. Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more information. Use advanced music functions Learn to prepare music files, create playlists, and store radio stations. Copy music files via Samsung PC Studio 1.
4. Open Windows Media Player to synchronise music files. Create a playlist 5. Edit or enter your phone’s name in the pop-up window (if necessary). 2. In Menu mode, select Music → Playlists. 6. Select and drag the music files you want to the sync list. using advanced functions 7. Click Start Sync. 1. Insert a memory card. 3. Press → Create playlist. 4. Enter a title for your new playlist and press the Confirm key. 5. Select the new playlist. Copy music files to a memory card 6.
Customise your music player settings Learn to adjust the playback and sound settings for your music player. 1. In Menu mode, select Music. 2. Press → Settings. 5. When you are finished recording, press the Confirm key or . The music file will be saved in FM radio clips (My files → Music). The recording feature is developed for voice recording only. The quality of the recording will be much lower than digital media. Store radio stations automatically 4. Press . 1.
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 Menu mode, select Applications → Bluetooth. 2. Press → Settings. 3. Scroll down to Activation. 4. Scroll left or right to On. 5.
Find and pair with other Bluetoothenabled devices 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Bluetooth → Search new device. 2. Scroll to a device and press
2. Press → Settings. 3. Scroll down to Remote SIM mode. 3. Scroll down and press the Confirm key to open the recipient list. 4. Scroll left or right to On. 4. Press the Confirm key to open your contact list. 5. Press . To use Remote SIM mode, start the Bluetooth connection from a Bluetooth hands-free car kit. 5. Scroll to a contact and press the Confirm key. using tools and applications The Bluetooth hands-free car kit must be authorised.
Activate the mobile tracker When someone inserts a new SIM card in your phone, the mobile tracker feature will automatically send the contact number to two recipients to help you locate and recover your phone. 8. When you are finished selecting contacts, press → Add to return to the recipient list. 9. Press → Save to save the recipients. 10. Scroll down and enter the sender’s name. 11. Press → Save → .
Play a voice memo Edit images 1. From the voice recorder screen, press → Go to My voice clips. Learn to edit images and apply fun effects. 2. Select a file. Apply effects to images 3. Control the playback using the following keys: Key using tools and applications Confirm / Navigation Function Pause or resume playback Adjust the volume up or down • Left: Scan backward in a file • Right: Scan forward in a file • Down: Stop playback 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Image editor. 2.
7. When you are finished with adjustment, press → Save as → . 8. Enter a new file name for the image, and press → Save. 8. Enter a new file name for the image, and press → Save. Adjust an image Transform an image 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Image editor. 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Image editor. 2. Press → New image → Open or Take photo. 2. Press → New image → Open or Take photo. 3. Select an image or take a new photo. 3.
To resize the image, select a size → and skip to step 7. To resize or reshape the rectangle, press → Resize or Shape. 7. When you are finished with transforming options, press → Save as → . 7. Press → Save as → . 8. Enter a new file name for the image, and press → Save. using tools and applications Crop an image 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Image editor. 2. Press → New image → Open or Take photo. 8.
To resize or rotate the added image, press → Resize or Rotate. 8. Press or → Done. 9. When you are finished with adding visual features, press → Save as → . Use Java-powered games and applications Launch applications 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games and more → an application. 2. Press to access a list of various options and settings for your application. Learn to use games and applications powered by award-winning Java technology.
View world clocks Add a world clock to your display Learn to view the time in another country or city and set world clocks to appear on your display. In Dual Clock Display mode, you can view clocks with two different time zones on your display. View a world clock using tools and applications 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → World clock. 2. Scroll down to the middle clock. 3. Scroll left or right to a time zone. After you have saved world clocks, 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → World clock. 2.
Set and use alarms Stop an alarm Learn to set and control alarms for important events. When the alarm sounds, Set a new alarm 1. In Menu mode, select Alarms. 3. Set alarm details. You can set either the FM radio or a sound for the alarm tone. Deactivate an alarm 4. Press , or press → Save. The auto power-up feature sets the phone to automatically turn on and sound the alarm at the designated time if the phone is turned off. 2.
Use the calculator Set a countdown timer 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calculator. 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Timer. 2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations. 2. Press . using tools and applications Convert currencies or measurements 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Convertor → a conversion type. 2. Enter the currencies or measurements and units in the appropriate fields. 3.
Create a new task Manage your calendar 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Task. Learn to change the calendar view and create events. 2. Press . 3. Enter the details of the task. Change the calendar view 4. Press , or press → Save. 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calendar. 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Memo. 2. Press → View by → Day or Week. Create an event 2. Press . 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calendar. 3. Enter your memo text. 2.
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 Phone lock a Message Try this to solve the problem: Ensure that the SIM card is installed correctly. When the phone lock feature is enabled, you must enter the password you set for the phone.
Your phone displays “Network error” or “No network.” • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again. • You cannot access some options without a subscription. Contact your service provider for more details. • Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key: [ ]. • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network. • Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number. • Ensure that your phone is turned on.
The audio quality of the call is poor. • Ensure that you are not blocking the phone’s internal antenna. • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again. You select a contact to call, but the call is not dialled. troubleshooting • 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.
index alarms creating, 49 deactivating, 49 stopping, 49 calculator see tools, calculator battery charging, 18 installing, 16 low battery indicator, 19 calls advanced functions, 32 answering additional calls, 33 answering, 24 basic functions, 24 dialling additional calls, 33 dialling missed calls, 32 from Phonebook, 34 international numbers, 34 making, 24 Bluetooth activating, 40 receiving data, 41 sending data, 41 browser see web browser calendar see tools, calendar multiparty, 33 placing on hold, 33
countdown timer see tools, countdown timer FM radio listening to, 29 storing stations, 39 key tones 22 lock see phone lock memo see text or voice memos index headset 25 memory card 19 images 44 adjusting, 45 applying effects, 44 croppings, 46 inserting visual features, 46 transforming, 45 messages sending email, 25 sending multimedia, 25 sending text, 25 viewing email, 27 viewing multimedia, 27 viewing text, 27 internet see web browser Java accessing applications, 47 launching games, 47 e music play
shortcut keys see shortcuts shortcuts 23 silent profile 22 SIM card 16 skin colour 23 SOS message 42 task see tools, task templates inserting, 36 multimedia, 36 text, 36 timer see tools, countdown timer tools alarm, 49 calculator, 50 calendar, 51 convertor, 50 countdown timer, 50 image editor, 44 stopwatch, 50 task, 51 viewing, 29 voice memos playing, 44 recording, 43 volume call volume, 24 key tone volume, 22 wallpaper 23 index stopwatch see tools, stopwatch text creating memos, 51 creating tasks, 51
Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE) We, Samsung Electronics declare under our sole responsibility that the product GSM Mobile Phone : B2100 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) SAR EN 50360 : 2001 EN 62209-1 : 2006 RADIO EN 301 511 V9.0.2 (03-2003) EN 300 328 V1.7.
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.:GH68-21473A English. 03/2009. Rev. 1.
