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M8800.book Page ii Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM 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 Caution—situations that could cause damage to your phone or other equipment This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your mobile phone.
M8800.book Page iii Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM → ] Square brackets—phone keys; for example: [ ] (represents the Power/ Menu exit key) Copyright information 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: B014450. • Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. • Windows Media Player® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
M8800.book Page iv Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM using this manual ABOUT DIVX VIDEO ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video. Plays DivX® video up to 320x240. May play DivX® video up to 720x480. This DivX® Certified device must be registered with DivX in order to play DivX Video-onDemand (VOD) content.
M8800.book Page v Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM safety and usage information contents 1 Safety warnings .......................................... 1 Safety precautions ...................................... 3 Important usage information ....................... 6 introducing your mobile phone 9 Unpack ....................................................... 9 Phone layout ............................................ 10 Keys ......................................................... 11 Display ...
M8800.book Page vi Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM contents Use basic call functions ............................ 22 Send and view messages ......................... 23 Add and find contacts .............................. 26 Use basic camera functions ...................... 27 Listen to music ......................................... 29 Browse the web ....................................... 30 using advanced functions 32 Use advanced call functions .....................
M8800.book Page 1 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM safety and usage information Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak performance of your mobile phone. 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.
M8800.book Page 2 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM Install mobile phones and equipment with caution safety and usage information Ensure that any mobile phones or related equipment installed in your vehicle are securely mounted. Avoid placing your phone and accessories near or in an air bag deployment area. Improperly installed wireless equipment can cause serious injury when air bags inflate rapidly.
M8800.book Page 3 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM Turn off the phone in potentially explosive environments Safety precautions Drive safely at all times Avoid using your phone while driving and obey all regulations that restrict the use of mobile phones while driving. Use hands-free accessories to increase your safety when possible.
M8800.book Page 4 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM safety and usage information Turn off the phone near medical equipment 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).
M8800.book Page 5 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM Avoid interference with other electronic devices Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices in homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of your electronic devices to solve any interference problems you experience.
M8800.book Page 6 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM Important usage information Use your phone in the normal position safety and usage information Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna. Allow only qualified personnel to service your phone 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.
M8800.book Page 7 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM Ensure access to emergency services 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. These standards prevent the sale of mobile phones that exceed a maximum exposure level (known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR) of 2.0 watts per kilogram of body tissue.
M8800.book Page 8 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM safety and usage information 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.
M8800.book Page 9 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM Unpack introducing your mobile phone Check your product box for the following items: In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s layout, keys, display, and icons. The items supplied with your phone may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider. You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer.
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M8800.book Page 12 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM Display Icons Your phone’s display consists of the following areas: Learn about the icons that appear on your display.
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M8800.book Page 15 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM assembling and preparing your mobile phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use. Install the SIM or USIM card and battery 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.
M8800.book Page 16 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM To install the SIM or USIM card and battery, 2. Insert the SIM or USIM card. 1. Remove the battery cover. assembling and preparing your mobile phone If the phone is on, press and hold [ turn it off. 16 ] to 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.
M8800.book Page 17 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM 3. Insert the battery. Charge the battery Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover. With the triangle facing up Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the phone. Any damages by misuse are not covered by the warranty. 2. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet. 17 assembling and preparing your mobile phone 1.
M8800.book Page 18 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM 3. When the battery is fully charged (the icon is no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the power outlet. 4. Unplug the travel adapter from the phone. 5. Close the cover to the multifunction jack. 1. Open the cover to the memory card slot on the side of the phone. 2. Insert a memory card with the label side facing up.
M8800.book Page 19 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM 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 tap Confirm (if necessary). To turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above.
M8800.book Page 20 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM Access menus To access your phone’s menus, 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → a menu. 2. Select a menu or option. 3. Press the Back key to move up one level; Press [ ] twice to return to Idle mode. • Browser: launch the web browser • Main menu: access the main menu screen 2. Select an application. Use widgets using basic functions Learn to use widgets on the toolbar.
M8800.book Page 21 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM Add the widgets to the idle screen Switch to or from the Silent profile 1. Open the toolbar. 2. Drag a widget from the toolbar to the idle screen. You can position the widget anywhere on the screen. In Idle mode, tap Keypad and tap and hold to silence or unsilence your phone. Change the widgets Customise your phone Get more from your phone by customising it to match your preferences.
M8800.book Page 22 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM Lock your phone using basic functions 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → Settings → Security. 2. Tap On under Phone lock. 3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and tap Confirm. 4. Enter the new password again and tap Confirm. Use basic call functions Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call functions. During a call, your phone automatically locks the touch screen to prevent accidental inputs. To unlock, press [Hold]. 2.
M8800.book Page 23 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM Use the speakerphone feature 1. During a call, tap Speaker → Yes to activate the speaker. 2. To switch back to the earpiece, tap Speaker. Use the headset By plugging the supplied headset into the phone, you can make and answer calls: • 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.
M8800.book Page 24 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM using basic functions Send an email Enter text 1. In Idle mode, tap Messages → Create message → Email. 2. Tap Tap to add recipient → Enter manually. 3. Enter an email address and tap Done. 4. Tap Tap to add subject. 5. Enter a subject and tap Done. 6. Tap Tap to add text. 7. Enter your email text and tap Done. 8. Tap Add files → an item type and attach a file (if necessary). 9. Tap Send to send the message.
M8800.book Page 25 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM Enter text using the keypad 1. Change the text input method to Keypad. 2. Tap the appropriate virtual key to enter text. • To change case or use numbers or symbols, tap Abc. • To enter text in T9 mode, tap T9. You can use the following text input modes: ABC Function Tap the appropriate virtual key until the character you want appears on the display. T9 1. Tap the appropriate virtual key to enter an entire word. 2.
M8800.book Page 26 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM Enter text using the handwriting box2 Add and find contacts 1. Change the text input method to Handwriting box 2. 2. Write each character in the writing area at the bottom of the screen. To change case or use numbers or symbols, tap Abc. Learn the basics of using the Phonebook feature. using basic functions View text or multimedia messages 1. In Idle mode, tap Messages → Inbox. 2. Select a text or multimedia message. View an email 1.
M8800.book Page 27 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM Once you have found a contact, you can: • call the contact by tapping or pressing [ ] • edit the contact information by tapping Edit 3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments. 4. Press the Camera key to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically. View photos Use basic camera functions When you turn on the camera, the display may appear blank due to temporary electrostatic discharge. Try restarting the phone to solve the problem.
M8800.book Page 28 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM using basic functions Capture videos Tag faces in your photos 1. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. 2. In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key to turn on the camera. 3. Tap to switch to Recording mode. 4. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments. 5. Press the Camera key to start recording. 6. Press the Camera key to stop recording. The video is saved automatically.
M8800.book Page 29 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM To make calls or send messages from photos, 1. Select a photo with a face tag by pressing and holding [ ]. 2. Tap . The face tag appears with the name. 3. Tap Options → Call or Message. 3. Tap Yes to start automatic tuning. The radio scans and saves available stations automatically. The first time you access the FM radio, you will be prompted to start automatic tuning. Listen to the FM radio Listen to music files 1.
M8800.book Page 30 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM • Copy to your memory card. X p. 36 • Synchronise with Windows Media Player 11. X p. 37 After transferring music files to your phone or memory card, using basic functions 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → Music → Music player. 2. Select a music category → a music file. 3.
M8800.book Page 31 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM Icon Function Zoom on a web page Add a bookmark Open a list of saved bookmarks Change the view mode using basic functions Bookmark your favourite web pages 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → Applications → Browser → Bookmarks. 2. Tap Add. 3. Enter a page title and a web address (URL). 4. Tap Save.
M8800.book Page 32 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM 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. Tap the missed call you want to dial from the event alert widget. 2. Press [ ] to dial.
M8800.book Page 33 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM Dial a second call If your network supports this function, you can dial another number during a call: Answer a second call If your network supports this function, you can answer a second incoming call: 1. Press [ ] to answer the second call. The first call is automatically placed on hold. 2. Tap Swap to switch between the calls. 1. Call the first party you want to add to the multiparty call. 2.
M8800.book Page 34 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM Call a contact from Phonebook You can call numbers directly from Phonebook using stored contacts. X p. 26 1. In Idle mode, tap Phonebook. 2. Scroll to the number you want to dial and tap or press [ ] to dial. using advanced functions Use advanced Phonebook functions Learn to create namecards, set speed dial numbers and create groups of contacts. Create a namecard 1. In Idle mode, tap Phonebook → More → My namecard. 2. Enter your personal details.
M8800.book Page 35 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM Create a text template By creating groups of contacts, you can assign group names, ringtones, caller ID photos, and vibration type to each group or send messages and emails to an entire group. Start by creating a group: 1. In Idle mode, tap Messages → Templates → Text templates. 2. Tap Create to open a new template window. 3. Tap the screen. 4. Enter your text and tap Done. 5. Tap More → Save as template. 1. In Idle mode, tap Phonebook. 2.
M8800.book Page 36 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM using advanced functions Insert text templates in new messages Copy music files via Samsung PC Studio 1. To start a new message, tap Messages → Create message → a message type. 2. Tap More → Insert → Text template → a template. 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → Settings → Phone settings → PC connections → Samsung PC studio → Save. 2. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. 3.
M8800.book Page 37 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM 5. Select Sync digital media files to this device in the pop-up window on the PC. 6. Edit or enter your phone’s name in the popup window (if necessary), and then click Finish. 7. Select and drag the music files you want to the sync list. 8. Click Start Sync. Synchronise your phone with Windows Media Player Create a playlist 1. Insert a memory card. 2. In Idle mode, tap Menu → Settings → Phone settings → PC connections → Media player → Save. 3.
M8800.book Page 38 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM 7. Select the new playlist. 8. Tap Add → Tracks. 9. Select the files you want to include and tap Add. 3. Tap Yes to confirm (if necessary). The radio scans and saves available stations automatically. Find information of music Customise your music player settings using advanced functions Learn to adjust the playback and sound settings for your music player. 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → Music → Music player. 2. Tap Settings. 3.
M8800.book Page 39 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM using tools and applications Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools and additional applications. Use the Bluetooth wireless feature 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, tap Menu → Applications → Bluetooth. 2. Tap the circle in the centre to turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature. 3.
M8800.book Page 40 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM using tools and applications Find and pair with other Bluetoothenabled devices Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → Applications → Bluetooth → Search. 2. Select and drag a device icon into the centre. 3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and tap Done.
M8800.book Page 41 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM 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, tap the device and select Authorise device. When you have an emergency, you can send an SOS message asking for help. This feature may not be available depending on your region or service provider. 1. In Idle mode, tap Messages → SOS messages → Sending options. 2.
M8800.book Page 42 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM using tools and applications 3. Tap On to turn on the mobile tracker. 4. Tap Recipients to open the recipient list. 5. Tap the recipient field. 6. Enter a phone number and tap Done. 7. Tap OK to save the recipients. 8. Tap Sender. 9. Enter the sender’s name and tap Done. 10. Tap Save → Accept. View the phone display on a TV Learn to view files by connecting your phone to a TV. 1. With the TV on, connect your phone to the TV with a TV out cable. 2.
M8800.book Page 43 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM 3. Control the playback using the following icons: Icon Function Pause playback Play playback Scan backward in a file Adjust the volume up or down Edit images Adjust an image Learn to edit images and apply fun effects. 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → My files → Images → My photos → a photo file. 2. Tap . 3. Tap Edit → Adjust → an adjustment option (brightness, contrast, or colour). To adjust the image automatically, select Auto level. 4.
M8800.book Page 44 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM 5. When you are finished with adjustment, tap Files → Save as. 6. Select a memory location (if necessary). 7. Enter a new file name for the image and tap Done. Transform an image using tools and applications 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → My files → Images → My photos → a photo file. 2. Tap . 3. Tap Edit → Transform → Resize, Rotate, or Flip. 4. Rotate or flip the image as desired and tap Done. To resize the image, select a size and tap Save → Done. 5.
M8800.book Page 45 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM 5. Tap Done. 6. When you are finished adding visual features, tap Files → Save as. 7. Select a memory location (if necessary). 8. Enter a new file name for the image and tap Done. 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → My files → Images → My photos → a photo file. 2. Tap . 3. Tap Edit → Memo on screen. 4. Select a colour and enter a memo on the screen. 5. Tap Done. 6. When you are finished, tap Files → Save as. 7. Select a memory location (if necessary). 8.
M8800.book Page 46 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM Edit videos Learn to edit video files and apply visual effects. Trim any segment using tools and applications 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → Applications → Video editor. 2. Tap Files → Import image or Import video. 3. Select an image or video category → an image or video → Add. For an image, select the duration that the image displays. 4. Tap More → Files to add more images or videos. 5. Tap Edit → Trim. 6.
M8800.book Page 47 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM Insert text Inserting text to a video may not be available depending on your service provider. 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → Applications → Video editor. 2. Tap Files → Import image or Import video. 3. Select an image or video category → an image or video → Add. For an image, select the duration that the image displays. 4. Tap More → Files to add more images or videos. 5. Tap Edit → Insert → Text. 6.
M8800.book Page 48 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM Add sound track using tools and applications 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → Applications → Video editor. 2. Tap Files → Import image or Import video. 3. Select an image or video category → an image or video → Add. For an image, select the duration that the image displays. 4. Tap More → Files to add more images or videos. 5. Tap Additional audio track → Import sound. 6. Tap Sounds → a sound category → a sound → Add. 7.
M8800.book Page 49 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM Use RSS reader Learn to use RSS reader to get the latest news and information from your favourite websites. Create feeds Read RSS feeds 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → Applications → RSS reader. 2. Tap Update to get the latest contents. 3. Select a feed category → an updated feed. 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → Applications → RSS reader. 2. Tap More → Settings → Network settings.
M8800.book Page 50 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM 3. Tap Accept to confirm that you agree to the general disclaimer. 4. Select the destinations you want to add and tap Save. If you select Update blog lists, new destination sites are added to the list automatically. using tools and applications To edit the favourite destination list or update the lists, from the share pix screen, tap Settings → Preferred lists → Add lists. 6. Enter the user ID and password of the destination (if necessary).
M8800.book Page 51 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM Launch applications Add a world clock to your display 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → Applications → Games and more → an application. 2. Tap More to access a list of various options and settings for your application. In Dual Clock Display mode, you can view clocks with two different time zones on your display. Learn to view the time in another city and set world clocks to appear on your display. 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → Organiser → World clock. 2.
M8800.book Page 52 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM 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. Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, using tools and applications • Drag the slider to Stop to stop an alarm without snooze. • Drag the slider to Stop to stop an alarm with snooze or drag the slider to Snooze to silence the alarm for the snooze period. Deactivate an alarm 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → Alarms. 2.
M8800.book Page 53 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM 3. Tap Start to begin the countdown. 4. Tap Stop to pause the countdown. 5. When the timer expires, drag the slider to Stop to stop the alerts. Create a text memo 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → Organiser → Memo. 2. Tap Create memo. 3. Enter your memo text and tap Done. Use the stopwatch Create a new task 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → Organiser → Task. 2. Tap Create task. 3. Enter the details of the task. 4. Tap Save.
M8800.book Page 54 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM Tool Shape using tools and applications Text Stamp Function Add a circle or rectangle; Change the line thickness; Change the line colour; Select the colour to fill the figure Enter text to insert; Change the font size; Change the attribute; Change the text colour • Tap More → Motion → Motion line → an object. Draw a line to track and tap OK. 6. When you are finished, tap File → Save as Flash or Save as Image. 7. Enter a file name and tap Done.
M8800.book Page 55 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM Create an event 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → Organiser → Calendar. 2. Tap Create schedule. 3. Enter the details of the event as required. 4. Tap Save.
M8800.book Page a Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. Message While using your phone, the following messages may appear: Message Insert SIM card to access network services Try this to solve the problem: Ensure that the SIM or USIM card is installed correctly. When the phone lock feature is Phone lock enabled, you must enter the password you set for the phone.
M8800.book Page b Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM Your phone displays “Service unavailable” or “Network error.” • 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.
M8800.book Page c Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:54 AM The audio quality of the call is poor. Your phone is hot to the touch. • 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. When you use several applications at once, your phone requires more power and may heat up. You select a contact to call, but the call is not dialled.
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M8800-R&TTE.fm Page h Thursday, December 16, 2010 10:22 AM Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE) We, Samsung Electronics declare under our sole responsibility that the product GSM WCDMA Mobile Phone : M8800 to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards and/or other normative documents. SAFETY EN 60950- 1 : 2006 +A11:2009 EN 50332- 1 : 2000 EN 50332- 2 : 2003 EMC EN 301 489- 01 V1.6.1 (09-2005) EN 301 489- 07 V1.3.1 (11-2005) EN 301 489- 17 V2.1.
M8800-cover.fm Page i Thursday, December 16, 2010 10:10 AM 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.:GH68-20596A English (EU). 12/2010. Rev. 1.
