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W531.book Page 3 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park your vehicle first. Important safety precautions Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal. Copyright information • Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. • JavaTM is a trademark or registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. • Picsel and Picsel ViewerTM are trademarks of Picsel Technologies, Inc.
W531.book Page 1 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Accessories and batteries Meet any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger. Use only Samsung-approved batteries and accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage you or your phone and may be dangerous. Water resistance Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
W531.book Page 2 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM About this Guide This User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get started” and “Step outside the phone.” In this guide, the following instruction icons appear: Indicates that you need to pay careful attention to the subsequent information regarding safety or phone features.
W531.book Page 3 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM • Bluetooth Connect to a headset or handsfree car kit using wireless Bluetooth technology. • Email Send and receive emails with image, video, and audio attachments. • File viewer Open documents in various formats on the phone without corruption. • Offline mode Switch your phone to Offline mode to use its non-wireless functions while on an airplane.
W531.book Page 4 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Contents Unpack 6 Make sure you have each item Your phone 6 Keys, features, and locations Get started 7 First steps to operating your phone Assemble and charge the phone ...................... 7 Power on or off.............................................. 9 Keys and icons .............................................. 9 Access menu functions .................................. 12 Customise your phone ...................................
W531.book Page 5 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press [MENU OK] in Idle mode. 1 Web p. 31 5 Missed Alerts p. 39 8 Messaging (continued) * Pictures (continued) 5 6 7 8 5 Photo Studio 6 Settings p. 72 p. 76 0 Contacts p. 76 1 2 3 4 5 p. p. p. p. p. 2 Call History p. 32 6 Bluetooth p. 39 1 2 3 4 p. p. p. p. 1 Bluetooth 2 Settings p. 39 p. 40 7 My Content p. 41 Games Ringers Screen Savers Applications Caller Tunes p. p. p. p. p.
W531.book Page 6 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Unpack Your phone Make sure you have each item Keys, features, and locations • Phone • Travel Charger • Battery • User’s Guide You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. With the phone open The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider.
W531.book Page 7 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM With the phone closed Get started First steps to operating your phone Camera lens External display Headset jack Camera key Assemble and charge the phone Insert the battery. Reattach the battery cover.
W531.book Page 8 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Get started Plug the travel charger into the phone. Plug the adapter into a standard AC power outlet. The LED on the charger indicates the charging progress. • Red: the battery is being charged. • Green: the battery is completely charged. • Orange: the battery is not correctly plugged in or is at a too high or too low temperature. When the phone is completely charged, unplug the charger from the power outlet and from the phone.
W531.book Page 9 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Switch on Do not switch on the phone when mobile phone use is prohibited. Switch off 1. Open the phone. 2. Press [END]. 3. If necessary, enter the PIN and press . 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold [END]. Your phone is set up by default for operating in CDMA network. If you insert a SIM card, you can switch between GSM and CDMA tnetworks by using Network Selection. p.
W531.book Page 10 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Get started Make or answer a call. In Idle mode, retrieve the numbers recently dialled, missed, or received. Delete characters from the display or items in an application. Press and hold to switch the phone on or off. End a call. In Menu mode, cancel input and return the phone to Idle mode. Enter numbers, letters, and some special characters. 10 Enter special characters or perform special functions. Adjust the phone volume.
W531.book Page 11 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Icons Bluetooth active p. 39 New text message New voicemail Received signal strength Urgent message Call in progress Alarm set p. 58 Out of your service area or Airplane mode; you cannot make or receive calls Ringer type setting p. 81 • : Level 1~8 or 1 Beep • : Level 1~8 or 1 Beep with vibration • : Ringer Off or Silent All • : Ringer Off with vibration • : Vibration All Transferring data in 1X network Restriction on p.
W531.book Page 12 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Get started Access menu functions Select an option 1. Press a desired soft key. 2. Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option. 3. Press
W531.book Page 13 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM You can set wallpaper for the idle screen displays. 1. In Idle mode, press [MENU OK] and select Settings → Display → Screen Saver → Main LCD or Sub LCD. 2. Select an image or video category. 3. Scroll to an image or video clip and press
W531.book Page 14 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Get started Menu mode appearance (Cotinued) For Focus Effect: 1. In Idle mode, press [MENU OK]. 2. Press and select Focus Effect. 3. Select an effect. For Background: 1. In Idle mode, press [MENU OK]. 2. Press and select Background. 3. Select an image. 14 Silent mode or Vibration mode You can switch the phone to Silent mode or Vibration mode to avoid disturbing other people. To activate Silent mode: 1.
W531.book Page 15 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM You can set the Navigation keys to function as shortcuts to access your favourite menus. Phone lock You can protect the phone against unauthorised use with a phone password. 1. In Idle mode, press [MENU OK] and select Settings → Launch Pad. 1. In Idle mode, press [MENU OK] and select Settings → Security. 2. Select a key. 2. Enter the default password, the last 4-digits of your phone number and press . 3.
W531.book Page 16 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Make/Answer calls Make a call 1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and phone number. 2. Press [TALK]. 3. To end the call, press [END]. Step outside the phone Begin with the camera, web browser, and other special features Use the camera Take a photo Answer a call Adjust the volume during a call 16 1. When the phone rings, press [TALK]. 2. To end the call, press [END]. Press [ / ]. 1. Open the phone. 2.
W531.book Page 17 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] and select My Album → Gallery. Play a video 2. Select an album. 2. Scroll to a video clip and press . 3. Scroll to the photo you want and press . Record a video 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on the camera. 2. Press [1] three times to select the icon. 3. Press < > to start recording. 4. Press < > to stop recording. 5. Press . The phone returns to Camcorder mode automatically. 1.
W531.book Page 18 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Step outside the phone Navigate the web • To scroll line by line, press [Up] or [Down]. • To scroll the page, press [ / ]. • To select a browser item, press or [MENU OK]. • To return to the previous page, press [BACK]. • To access options, press the right soft key. Use Contacts Add a contact To save as a new contact: 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number. 2. Press and select Save. 3. Select New entry → a number type. 4.
W531.book Page 19 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press [MENU OK]. Find a contact 1. In Idle mode, press . Step outside the phone To add to an existing contact: 2. Enter the first few letters of the name you want. 2. Select Existing entry. 3. Select an entry. 3. Enter the first few letters of the name you want. 4. Scroll to a number and press [TALK] to dial. 4. Select a contact from the list. 5. Select a number type. 6.
W531.book Page 20 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Step outside the phone Send messages Send a text message (SMS) 1. In Idle mode, press [MENU OK] and select Messaging → Send Message → Text. 2. Enter a phone number or email address or select it from your Contacts or recent message log. 3. Press . 4. Enter your message and press . 5. Press to send the message. 20 Send a multimedia message (MMS) 1. In Idle mode, press [MENU OK] and select Messaging → Send Message → Picture Msg. 2.
W531.book Page 21 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM 8. Scroll to Text and press . 9. Enter a message text and press . 10.Scroll to the box next to Audio and press . 11.Press the left soft key to record a voice memo, and save it. 12.Select a priority level of the message. 13.Press the left soft key to send the message. View messages View a text message Step outside the phone 7. Enter a subject and press . When a notification appears: Press
W531.book Page 22 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Step outside the phone View a multimedia message When a notification appears: The message displays. When you have any missed alerts: The message displays with a missed alert list. Press . The message displays. From the Inbox: 1. In Idle mode, press [MENU OK] and select Messaging → Picture Msg → Inbox. 2. Select a multimedia message.
W531.book Page 23 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Use My favourites Set up favourite menu access Step outside the phone 3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and press . When the owner of the other device enters the same code, pairing is complete. 1. In Idle mode, press . 2. Scroll to a location and press or . 3. Select a menu. Access favourite menu 1. In Idle mode, press . 2. Select a menu.
W531.book Page 24 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Enter text T9, Alphabet, Symbol, and Number modes You can enter text for some features such as Messaging, Contacts, or Calendar, using T9 mode, Alphabet mode, Symbol mode, and Number mode. Changing the text input mode Press and select the input mode you want. Using T9 mode T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes. 24 Entering a word in T9 mode 1.
W531.book Page 25 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Other T9 mode operations • Press [ ] to change case. • Press [ ] to insert a space. • Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor. • Press [BACK] to delete characters one by one. Press and hold [BACK] to clear the display. Using Symbol mode Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the screen. Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols. • To display more symbols, press [Left] or [Right].
W531.book Page 26 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Call functions Advanced calling features Making a call 1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and phone number. Press [BACK] to clear the last digit or press and hold [BACK] to clear the whole display. You can move the cursor to edit an incorrect digit. 2. Press [TALK]. 3. When you want to end the call, press [END]. Making an international call 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [0]. The + character appears. 2.
W531.book Page 27 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Pause dialling DTMF tones allow you to communicate with computerised telephone systems for example, voicemail or telebanking systems. 1. In Idle mode, enter the phone number you want to dial, such as a bank’s teleservice number. 2. Press and select Hard Pause or 2sec Pause to insert a pause. • Hard Pause: insert a hard pause. Numbers after the “P” pause will be sent when you press [TALK]. 3. 4. 5. 6. • 2sec Pause: insert a 2-second pause.
W531.book Page 28 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Call functions Tips for answering a call • When By Any Key in Answer Mode is active, you can press any key, except for [END], [ / ], [ ], [BACK], or . • When By Talk Key in Answer Mode is active, you must press or [TALK]. • When By Folder Open in Answer Mode is active, you can simply open the phone. • Press to reject a call. ] to • Press [ / ], [BACK], [END], or [ mute the call ringer.
W531.book Page 29 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Making a three-way call You can access a number of functions during a call. If you have activated three-way calling service, you can have a conversation with two people simultaneously. Adjusting the volume during a call 1. During a call, press and select 3-Way Call. 2. Enter a phone number and press [TALK] to make another call. The first caller is placed on hold. 3.
W531.book Page 30 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Call functions Using In-call options Press to access the following options during a call: • Private Loud Speaker: activate the speakerphone feature to talk and listen with the phone a short distance away. • Key Mute/Key Unmute: mute the key tones so that the person you are talking to cannot hear any keypresses, or unmute them to allow the person to hear the key tones.
W531.book Page 31 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Menu functions All menu options listed Web (Menu 1) The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) browser on your phone allows you to access the wireless web. From the wireless web, you can access up-to-date information and a wide variety of media content, such as games, wallpapers, ringtones, and music files. To access this menu, press [MENU OK] in Idle mode and select Web.
W531.book Page 32 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Menu functions • View Bookmarks: access the bookmark list. • Search: launch a Google search. • Send page to...: send the URL of the current page via SMS. • Go to URL: enter a URL address manually. • History: access the list of web pages you have accessed. • Refresh this page: reload the current page with updated information. • More: change the various settings for the browser. Show URL: display the URL address of the current web page.
W531.book Page 33 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Using call history options This menu displays the most recent calls you have received. Missed Calls (Menu 2.3) This menu displays the most recent calls you did not answer. Call History (Menu 2) While viewing call details, press to access the following options: • Send msg.: send a message to the selected number. • Show Contacts: access the contact information, if the caller is saved in Contacts.
W531.book Page 34 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Menu functions Music Player (Menu 3) Use this menu to play music files. To access this menu, press [MENU OK] in Idle mode and select Music Player. Music Player (Menu 3.1) You can play MP3 files. First, you need to save MP3 files in your phone’s memory. Downloading MP3 files You can copy MP3 files to your phone's memory directly from a PC p. 60 Creating a play list Before playing MP3 files, you need to add them to the play list.
W531.book Page 35 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Key Function Changes the repeat mode. • : repeats all files. • : repeats the current file. • : plays the files at random. • No icon: plays the selected file. A-B Down Opens the play list. Left Skips to the previous file. Skips backward in a file when held down. Repeats a section of your choice. Pressing this key begins a search for the starting point. To search for the end point, press . To stop repeating, press .
W531.book Page 36 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Menu functions Using music player options During playback, press to access the following options: • Go to File List: access the file list. • Timer: set the length of time the music player stays on. The timer appears to show you the time remaining. • Set to Ringer: set the music file as a ringtone for incoming calls, alarms, or scheduler alarms. • Visual Effect: change the playback animation. • File Info: access the file properties.
W531.book Page 37 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Music Files (Menu 3.3) • Sort: change the sort order of the file list. • File Info: access the file properties. Music Settings (Menu 3.4) Use this menu to customise settings for using the music player feature. • Skip Length: select the interval by which the phone skips forward or backward through a music file when you press [Left] or [Right]. • Load Default: restore the default settings for the music player.
W531.book Page 38 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Menu functions Voice services (Menu 4) Use this menu to access voice-related features. To access this menu, press [MENU OK] in Idle mode and select Voice services. Voice Memo (Menu 4.1) Use this menu to record voice memos. A voice memo can be up to one minute long. Record (Menu 4.1.1) You can record voice memos and save them in the phone’s memory. 1. Speak into the microphone. • Press to pause recording. • Press to resume recording.
W531.book Page 39 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Missed Alerts (Menu 5) (Menu 6) Use this menu to connect your phone to other compatible devices wirelessly using Bluetooth technology. To access this menu, press [MENU OK] in Idle mode and select Bluetooth. Using Bluetooth wireless, you can connect the phone wirelessly to a Bluetooth headset or hand-free car kit to talk hands-free.
W531.book Page 40 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Menu functions Searching and pairing with a Bluetooth device 1. Press . After searching, a list of devices to which you can connect displays. 2. Scroll to the device and press . 3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN and press < OK>. This code is used just once and you do not need to memorise it. When the owner of the other device enters the same code, pairing is complete.
W531.book Page 41 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM My Content (Menu 7) Games Use this menu to access and download games. Accessing a game Select a game from the game list and follow the onscreen instructions. The procedure may differ from game to game. From the game list, press to access the following options: • Run: launch the selected game. • Erase: delete the selected game. • Erase All: delete all games.
W531.book Page 42 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Menu functions Ringers Use this menu to access ringtones and sound clips you have downloaded from the wireless web. Using ringtone options From the ringtone list, press to access the following options: • Listen: play the ringtone. • Set As..: set the ringtone as your call ringer or alert tone. • Erase: delete the selected file. • Erase All: delete all files. • Properties: access the file properties. Downloading ringtones 1.
W531.book Page 43 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Downloading screensavers Use this menu to access various applications you have downloaded from the wireless web. Using Java application options From the application list, press to access the following options: • Run: launch the selected application. • Erase: delete the selected application. • Erase All: delete all applications. Downloading various applications 1. Select Get New Applications.
W531.book Page 44 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Menu functions Messaging (Menu 8) Use the Messaging menu to send and receive text messages, multimedia messages. To access this menu, press [MENU OK] in Idle mode and select Messaging. Send Message (Menu 8.1) Use this menu to create and send messages. Creating and sending a text message Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send or receive text messages that may include pictures, animated images, and melodies. 1. Select Send Message then Text.
W531.book Page 45 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM 1. Select Picture Msg. 2. Enter a destination phone number or e-mail address manually in the Mobile # or Email box. 3. You can also select Contacts to retrieve a phone number or e-mail address from your Contacts, or press to retrieve it from the list of destinations to which you have sent messages. 4. Press .
W531.book Page 46 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Menu functions 12.Press the left soft key to record a voice memo, and save it. 13.Select a priority level of the message. 14.Press the left soft key to send the message. Picture Msg (Menu 8.2) Use this menu to access multimedia messages you have received, sent, or saved. Inbox This folder stores multimedia messages you have received.
W531.book Page 47 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Sent Mail • Assign Media: set an image as a caller ID image for a Contacts entry or an incoming call, or set an image or video clip as wallpaper for the idle screen. • Message Info: access the message properties. Menu functions Saved Mail Messaging (Menu 8) This folder stores multimedia messages you have sent. While viewing a message, press to access the following options: • Forward: forward the message to other people.
W531.book Page 48 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Menu functions • Print Media: extract an image from the message and send it to a destination preset by your service provider. This function is dependent on your service provider. • Erase: delete the message. • Assign Media: set an image as a caller ID image for a Contacts entry or an incoming call, or set an image or video clip as wallpaper for the idle screen. • Message Info: access the message properties.
W531.book Page 49 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Outbox (Menu 8.3.2) Drafts (Menu 8.3.3) This folder stores messages you have saved to send at a later time. While viewing a message, press to access some or all of the following options: • Call/Save: dial the number or save it in your Contacts. • Edit: edit the message. • Send: send the message. • Compose New: create a new text message. • Erase: delete the message.
W531.book Page 50 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Menu functions • Erase Multiple: delete the messages you select. Spam Message (Menu 8.3.4) This folder stores messages you have received from numbers, or messages containing subjects specified in the SPAM Message option in Settings. Send Text (Menu 8.3.5) Use this menu to create and send text messages. p. 44 Go to Email (Menu 8.4) 50 Your service provider will provide the correct voicemail number.
W531.book Page 51 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM General (Menu 8.7.1) • SPAM Message: block unwanted message by setting up the SPAM message filters. SPAM Settings: activate or deactivate the SPAM message blocking feature. SPAM Number: store the phone numbers from which you want to reject messages. SPAM String: specify the message subjects you want to reject. • Voice Mail Centre: set the number of your voicemail centre. Please contact your service provider for further details.
W531.book Page 52 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Menu functions 52 GSM Settings (Menu 8.7.3) SOS Message (Menu 8.8) You can customise the settings for your outgoing messages in a GSM network: • Service Centre: set the number of your message centre. • Validity Period: set the length of time your messages are stored in the SMS server. • Message Type: set the default message type. The network can convert the messages into the selected format.
W531.book Page 53 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Sending an SOS message Tools When your phone is closed, press [ / ] 4 times. The phone switches to Emergency mode and sends the preset SOS message. To exit Emergency mode, press [END]. Use this menu to keep track of your schedule, create tasks, make memos, or set alarms. You can also use your phone as a countdown timer, world clock, and calculator. To access this menu, press [MENU OK] in Idle mode and select Tools.
W531.book Page 54 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Menu functions For further details about storing items, see the Schedule, Task, or Count menu. Scheduler (Menu 9.1.2) Use this menu to manage your monthly, weekly, or daily schedule. When you enter the Scheduler menu, the calendar in Month view appears with today’s date indicated by a blue box. Selecting a day • Press [Left] or [Right] to move by day. • Press [Up] or [Down] to move by week. • Press [ / ] to move by month.
W531.book Page 55 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM 2. Select an item to view its details. Personal • Business • Birthday • Appointment Task List (Menu 9.1.3) • Vacation Viewing an item Once you have scheduled items, the following icons and the number of items for a specific day appear at the bottom of the calendar. 1. Select a date on the calendar to display the items for the day.
W531.book Page 56 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Menu functions Creating a new task 1. Enter the task information. If there is any task already stored, press . 2. Press . 3. Select a priority and press [Down]. 4. Enter a due time and press [Down]. 5. Enter the due date. 6. Press to save the task. Viewing a task From the task list, select the task you want. Using task options While viewing a task, press to access the following options: • Add New: add a new item.
W531.book Page 57 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Creating a countdown timer Memo Pad (Menu 9.2) Tools (Menu 9) Using timer options While viewing timer details, press to access the following options: • Add New: add a new timer. • Erase: delete the selected timer. While viewing the timer list, press to access the following options: • Assign: set the timer to be displayed in Idle mode. • Erase: delete the selected timer. • Erase All: delete all timers. Menu functions 1.
W531.book Page 58 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Menu functions Using memo options Viewing a world time While viewing a memo, press to access the following options: • Skin: change the background image for the memo text. Press [Left] or [Right] to select an image and press . • Add New: add a new memo. • Erase: delete the selected memo. • While viewing the memo list, press to access the following options: • Erase: delete the selected memo. • Erase All: delete all memos.
W531.book Page 59 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM • Press any key. • Press to stop the alarm and cause it to sound again after the length of time specified in Snooze has elapsed. Deactivating an alarm 1. Select the alarm you want to deactivate. 2. Select Off on the Alarms line. 3. Press . Use this menu to perform basic arithmetic functions, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. 1. Enter the first number. • Press [ ] or the left soft key to insert a decimal point.
W531.book Page 60 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Menu functions User Memory (Menu 9.6) Use this menu to connect your phone to a PC and copy media files from/to a PC, as you would use an external memory disk. Connect PC (Menu 9.6.1) Use this menu to connect your phone to a PC. 1. Connect a PC data cable to the jack at the bottom of the phone and the USB port of the PC. 2. Access the Connect to PC menu. Your phone switches to Memory Disk mode and the removable disk window automatically opens on the PC.
W531.book Page 61 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Create Folder: add a new folder. Sort: sort files by name, time or size. File Info: access the file properties. Set to Ringer: set the MP3 file as a ringtone for incoming calls, or scheduler alarms. • Assign: set an image as a caller ID image for a Contacts entry or an incoming call, or set an image or video clip as wallpaper for the idle screen. • • • • Memory Info (Menu 9.6.
W531.book Page 62 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Menu functions • Images: BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG, WMF, EMF Viewing a file 1. Select Internal Memory to view the various files imported from your PC. 2. Select the file you want. While viewing the document or image, use the following keys: Key Function Left/Right/ Up/Down Pans around the page. / Zooms in or out. MENU OK Rotates the page. 1 Returns to the previous page. 2 Rotates the page. Key Function 3 Moves to the next page.
W531.book Page 63 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM • Help: view key information you can use. Pictures (Menu *) You can use the camera module embedded in your phone to take photos and record videos. To access this menu, press [MENU OK] in Idle mode and select Pictures, or press [ ]. Take Photo (Menu *.1) Pictures (Menu *) You can set the current time and date. Enter the time in 12-hour format and the date in the order of day, month, and year.
W531.book Page 64 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Menu functions 2. When you use the camera for the first time, press [2] to change the preview screen. 3. Press [1] to select the camera mode until the mode icon you want appears: • Single shot ( ): take a photo. After taking a photo, press to send the photo as part of an e-mail. p. 45 • Serial shot ( ): take a serial of action stills. • Divided shot ( ): take several stills and save them in one frame. • Video cam ( ): record a video clip. p.
W531.book Page 65 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM return to Capture mode Press [BACK]. Reviewing a photo immediately after saving In Capture mode, press the left soft key or to access the following options: • Mode: use the following camera modes: Single shot: take a photo in normal mode. Series shot: take series of action stills. You can select the number of photos the camera will take. Divided shot: take several stills and save them in one frame. You can select the layout.
W531.book Page 66 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Menu functions • White balance: adjust the colour balance of the photo. You can make your photo appear warmer or cooler. • Self timer: set a time delay before the camera takes a photo. • Revision: apply a special effect or decorative frame. • Preview layout: select the default preview mode. When you select Actual ratio, the phone shows the image in actual ratio. • Quick view: switch to Quick view mode.
W531.book Page 67 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Press review the video clip [MENU OK]. save the video clip . The video is saved in the My Album folder. return to Camcorder mode or [BACK]. After saving a video clip, you can play the video clip in Quick view mode by pressing [0] in Camcorder mode. Pressing < > initiates playing of the video clip. • To access file properties, press and select Info. • To delete the file, press and select Delete.
W531.book Page 68 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Menu functions Series shot: take series of action stills. You can select the number of photos the camera will take. Divided shot: take several stills and save them in one frame. You can select the layout. Video cam: record a video clip. Mms cam: record a short video clip for creating a multimeida message. You can record a video for up to 30 seconds. • Size/Quality: select a frame size or image quality.
W531.book Page 69 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM 2 Switches the display between No icon view ( ), Icons view ( ), Guideline view ( ), and Actual ratio view ( ). 3 Sets the timer. 2. Scroll to the photo you want and press . 3. Press [Left] or [Right] to view other photos. 4. Press to return to the thumbnail list. Press to view the photo on a full screen. 0 Accesses Quick view mode. Creating a new folder My Album (Menu *.
W531.book Page 70 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Menu functions • Print: print the photo by connecting the phone to a printer via USB. Some printers may not be compatible with the phone. • Upload: upload the file to your online album. • Assign: set the image for different functions. • Erase: erase the file. • Move: move the file to another folder. • Copy: copy the file to another folder. • Photo studio: access the Photo studio menu. p. 72 • Rename: change the file name.
W531.book Page 71 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Function Right Skips to the next file. Moves forward in a file when held down. Up Changes the repeat mode. Down Returns to the thumbnail list. STOP Adjusts the volume. Stops playback and opens the video clip list. Using video options From the thumbnail list, scroll to a video clip and press to access the following options: • Set wallpaper: set the video clip as your wallpaper for the idle screen.
W531.book Page 72 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Menu functions files to attach them to your multimedia messages at anytime. 4. Enter a name for the photo and press . Picture Msg (Menu *.4) Basic Effect (Menu *.5.2) Use this menu to access multimedia messages you have received, sent, or saved. p. 46 Wizard Effect (Menu *.5.1) 1. Select a photo. 2. Press [Left] or [Right] to select a colour tone. You can compare the photo with the original one by pressing . 3. Press . 4.
W531.book Page 73 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM You can make a photo cut-out using a photo. Pictures (Menu *) Photo Sticker (Menu *.5.4) 1. Select a photo. 2. Scroll to a photo cut-out type using [Left] or [Right] and press
W531.book Page 74 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Menu functions 4. Enter a name for the video clip frame and press . Composition (Menu *.5.6) You can make a new image by combining two photos. 1. When the Main field highlights, press . 2. Select a photo. The photo is inserted into the Main field. 3. When the BG field highlights, press . 4. Select a photo. 5. Press . 6. Press [Left] or [Right] to adjust the image brightness and press . 7.
W531.book Page 75 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Resize (Menu *.5.8) Flip (Menu *.5.9) You can change the orientation of a photo. 1. Select a photo. 2. Select a direction icon by pressing [Left] or [Right]. 3. Select an orientation for the photo using [Up] or [Down]. 4. Press . Text Composition (Menu *.5.0) You can extract text from a photo and add it to another photo. It may not be possible to extract text from a non-mono colour background photo. Pictures (Menu *) 1. Select a photo. 2.
W531.book Page 76 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Menu functions Settings (Menu *.6) Contacts Use this menu to change the default camera settings. • Photo Sound: select a sound to indicate a shutter release sound and a self timer sound. • Interruption: set whether to accept calls, messages, or alarm alerts while in Capture mode or Camcorder mode. • Reset: restore the default settings for the camera. • Auto Saving: turn the auto saving feature on or off.
W531.book Page 77 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Add New Entry (Menu 0.2) Use this menu to add a new contact to Contacts. While viewing contact details press to access some or all of the following options: • Set main #: set the number as the default number for the contact. • Release main #: cancel the default number setting. • Edit: edit the selected contact. • Copy: copy the number to another memory location. • Move: move the number to another memory location.
W531.book Page 78 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Menu functions • Ring: assign a ringtone to alert you to a call from the person. 2. Press to save the contact. My Phone # (Menu 0.3) Use this menu to check your phone number. Speed Dial #s (Menu 0.4) Once you have stored phone numbers in Contacts, you can set up to 98 speed-dial entries and then dial them easily by pressing the associated one or two number keys. Assigning speed dial numbers 1.
W531.book Page 79 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Group (Menu 0.5) Use this menu to organise your contacts in caller groups. 1. Select a group. 2. Press
W531.book Page 80 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Menu functions Screen Saver (Menu #.1.1) Incoming Call (Menu #.1.3) You can set up the idle screen on both displays. • Main LCD: select an image or video clip to be displayed on the main display. • Sub LCD: select an image to be displayed on the external display. Use this menu to select an image to be displayed on the screen when you have incoming calls.
W531.book Page 81 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Text Entry (Menu #.1.7) Volume (Menu #.2.2) Use this menu to set the phone to anticipate the word you are entering in T9 text input mode and display the alternative word list. Use this menu to select a ringer volume for incoming calls, message alert, alarms, or application alerts. You can also set the phone to vibrate the sound effect while playing a game. • Use Ringer volume: select this option to use a volume used in Ringer.
W531.book Page 82 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Menu functions • Always Vibrate: select this option to set the phone to vibrate. Alerts (Menu #.2.3) Use this menu to have the phone alert (beep) you to inform you that certain things have happened. • Minute Beep: set the phone to beep every minute during a call to keep you informed of the length of your call. • Service: set the phone to beep when you exit a service area or return to a service area.
W531.book Page 83 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Internet (Menu #.3) Security (Menu #.4) Lock Phone (Menu #.4.1) Use this menu to lock your phone. • Unlocked: deactivate Lock mode. Settings (Menu #) Use this menu to protect the phone against unauthorised use. To access the Security menu, you must enter the phone password. The password is preset to the last 4-digit of your phone number.
W531.book Page 84 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Menu functions Special # (Menu #.4.4) Reset Phone (Menu #.4.8) Use this menu to set up the list of phone numbers to which you can make calls when outgoing calls are restricted to the Special # list or in Lock mode. Use this menu to reset the phone to its default settings. Erase Contacts (Menu #.4.5) 1. Select Yes. 2. Select Yes again. The phone automatically turns itself off and then back on. Use this menu to delete all entries in Contacts.
W531.book Page 85 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Launch Pad (Menu #.5) 1. Select a key to be used as a shortcut key. 2. Select the menu to be assigned to the key. Network Selection (Menu #.6) You can quickly switch between GSM and CDMA networks. • Telecom CDMA: switch to CDMA network. Settings (Menu #) You can use the Navigation keys as shortcuts to access specific menus directly from Idle mode. Use this menu to assign a shortcut to a key.
W531.book Page 86 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Menu functions • GSM Network Services: access network services available in a GSM network: call forwarding and call waiting, such as call diverting, call barring, and call waiting. • Restriction: set the phone to restrict all outgoing calls. • Answer Mode: set how to answer incoming calls. • Auto Answer: set the phone to automatically answer calls after a specified time when you use the headset or an optional hands-free car kit. Airplane Mode (Menu #.7.
W531.book Page 87 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Solve problems Help and personal needs To save the time and expense of an unnecessary service call, perform the simple checks in this section before contacting a service professional. When you switch on your phone, the following messages may appear: “Phone lock” • The automatic locking function has been enabled. You must enter the phone’s password before you can use the phone. “PIN lock” • You are using your phone for the first time.
W531.book Page 88 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Solve problems You have entered a number but it was not dialled • Be sure that you have pressed [TALK]. • Be sure that you have accessed the right mobile network. • Be sure that you have not set an outgoing call barring option. Your caller cannot reach you • Be sure that your phone is switched on. ([END] pressed for more than one second.) • Be sure that you have accessed the right mobile network.
W531.book Page 89 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM The battery does not charge properly or the phone sometimes turns itself off • Wipe the charging contacts both on the phone and on the battery with a clean soft cloth. If the above guidelines do not help you to solve the problem, take note of: • The model and serial numbers of your phone • Your warranty details • A clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales service.
W531.book Page 90 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Health and safety information The exposure standard for mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR limit recommended by the EU Council is 1.6 W/kg.1 The highest SAR value for this model phone was 0.912 W/kg. SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. 1.
W531.book Page 91 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM • Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places because the capacity and lifetime of the battery will be reduced. Try to keep the battery at room temperature. A phone with a hot or cold battery may not work temporarily, even when the battery is fully charged. Li-ion batteries are particularly affected by temperatures below 0°C (32°F). • Do not short-circuit the battery.
W531.book Page 92 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Health and safety information Road safety Your mobile phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of mobile phones, one that every user must uphold. When you are driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. When using your mobile phone while driving, follow local regulations in the country or region you are in.
W531.book Page 93 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Other medical devices Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a mobile phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research and recommendations of Mobile Technology Research. If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, switch off your phone immediately.
W531.book Page 94 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Health and safety information Posted facilities Switch off your phone in any facility where posted notices require you to do so. Potentially explosive environments Switch off your phone when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
W531.book Page 95 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM 1. Switch on the phone. 2. Key in the emergency number for your present location. Emergency numbers vary by location. 3. Press [TALK]. Certain features like Call Barring may need to be deactivated before you can make an emergency call. Consult this document and your local cellular service provider. Other important safety information • Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle.
W531.book Page 96 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM Health and safety information • Switch off your phone before boarding an aircraft. It is dangerous and illegal to use mobile phones in an aircraft because they can interfere with the operation of the aircraft. • Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of telephone services to the offender, or legal action, or both.
W531.book Page 97 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:56 PM • Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorised antennas or modified accessories may damage the phone and violate regulations governing radio devices. • If the phone, battery, charger, or any accessory is not working properly, take it to your nearest qualified service facility. The personnel there will assist you, and if necessary, arrange for service.
W531-cover.fm Page 1 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 4:27 PM * Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide. World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-12739A English. 11/2006. Rev. 1.
