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E538.book Page 3 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Important safety precautions Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal. Switch off the phone when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals. Switch off in an aircraft Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.
E538.book Page 1 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Keep your phone away from small children All wireless phones may be subject to interference, which could affect their performance. Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories, out of the reach of small children. Be aware of special regulations 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.
E538.book Page 2 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 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. Indicates that you can get more information on the referenced page.
E538.book Page 3 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM • • • Web browser Access the wireless web and access various services and current information. Get personal with photo caller ID See who’s calling you when their very own photo displays. Name card Create name cards with your number and profile. Whenever introducing yourself to others, use this convenient electronic name card. • Multimedia Message Service (MMS) Send and receive MMS messages with a combination of text, images, video, and audio.
E538.book Page 4 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Contents Unpack 6 Make sure you have each item Your phone 6 Buttons, features, and locations Get started 7 17 17 19 20 21 Enter text 23 Pinyin, PTI, Stroke, Quick English, English, Korean, Number, and Symbol modes Call functions First steps to operate your phone Advanced calling features Install and charge the phone ................................... 7 Power on or off ...................................................... 8 Keys and display .
E538.book Page 5 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press
E538.book Page 6 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Unpack Your phone Make sure you have each item Buttons, features, and locations Earpiece Phone Travel Charger Display Camcorder microphone Battery User’s Guide You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. The items supplied with your phone and the accessories at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your service provider.
E538.book Page 7 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Get started 3 Install the battery. 5 Plug the charger into a standard AC wall 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 operating at a too high or too low temperature. First steps to operate your phone 4 Plug the travel charger into the phone.
E538.book Page 8 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Get started 6 When the phone is completely charged (green charger LED), unplug the charger from the power outlet. 7 Remove the charger from the phone. Power on or off Switch on Do not turn on the phone when mobile phone use is prohibited. Low battery indicator When the battery is low: • a warning tone sounds, • the battery low message displays, and • the empty battery icon blinks.
E538.book Page 9 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Keys and display Key(s) Description In Idle mode, access your favourite menus directly. p. 84 In Menu mode, scroll through the menu options. In Idle mode, launch the web browser. In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu option. Delete characters from the display. Send or answer a call. In Idle mode, retrieve the recent numbers dialled, missed, or received. Get started Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display. End a call.
E538.book Page 10 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Get started Display Icons (continued) Layout Menu Icons Call diverting feature is active Text and graphics displays messages, instructions, and information you enter. Connected to hands-free or Bluetooth headset Soft key function indicators shows the current functions assigned to the two soft keys.
E538.book Page 11 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Access menu functions Use the soft keys Menu Select an option 1. Press the appropriate soft key. 2. Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option. Get started The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are using. The bottom line of the display indicates their current role. 3. Press
E538.book Page 12 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Get started Customise your phone Display language 1. In Idle mode, press
E538.book Page 13 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Quiet mode You can switch to Quiet mode to avoid disturbing other people with your phone sound. Menu shortcuts You can use the Navigation keys as shortcut keys to access specific menus directly from Idle mode. To assign a shortcut menu: 1. In Idle mode, press
E538.book Page 14 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Make/Answer calls Make a call Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and phone number. 2. Press [ ]. 3. To end the call, press [ Answer a call 1. When the phone is ringing, press [ ]. 2. To end the call, press [ Adjust the volume during a call 14 ]. Press [ / ]. ]. Begin with your camera, music, and other special features Use camera Take a photo 1. Open the phone. 2. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on the camera. 3.
E538.book Page 15 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM View a photo 1. In Capture mode, press the left soft key and select Go to photos. Play a video 1. In Record mode, press the left soft key and select Go to videos. 2. Press [Left] or [Right] to select a video category. 3. Select a photo you want. 3. Select a video you want. Step outside the phone 2. Press [Left] or [Right] to select a photo category. Record a video 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on the camera. 2.
E538.book Page 16 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Step outside the phone Play MP3 Play MP3 file Copy MP3 files to the phone Use these methods: • Download from the wireless web p. 52 • Download from a computer using Samsung PC Studio II Samsung PC Studio II User’s Guide • Create a play list Receive via Bluetooth p. 92 1. In Idle mode, press
E538.book Page 17 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Browse the web Use Phonebook Add an entry To the phone’s memory: 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press . ] and select 2. Select Save contact → Phone → a number type. • To scroll through browser items, press [Up] or [Down]. • To select an item, press and select Select. 3. Specify the contact information: Last name, First name, Mobile, Home, Office, Fax, Other, Email, Caller ID, Ringtone, Group, and Memo.
E538.book Page 18 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Step outside the phone Add an entry (continued) To the SIM card: 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press . 2. Select Save contact → SIM. 3. Enter a name. 4. Press to save the entry. Find an entry 1. In Idle mode, press . 2. Select an entry. 3. Select a number and press [ ] to dial, or press [ ] to access its details. 18 Create and send a name card 1. In Idle mode, press
E538.book Page 19 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Send messages 2. Enter the message text. 3. Press and select Save and send or Send only. 4. Enter destination numbers. 5. Press [ ] to send the message. 4. Select Picture & Video or Send a Sound. Add a photo, video, or multimedia sound. message (MMS)(continued) 5. Select Message. 6. Enter the message text and press [ ]. 7. Press and select Send. 8. Enter destination numbers. 9. Press [ ] to send the message. Send a an e-mail 1.
E538.book Page 20 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Step outside the phone Send an e-mail 1. In Idle mode, press
E538.book Page 21 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM View a multimedia message 1. In Idle mode, press
E538.book Page 22 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Step outside the phone Send data 1. Access an application. 2. Scroll to an item. 3. Press and select Send via → Bluetooth. 4. Select a device. 5. If necessary, enter the Bluetooth PIN and press . Receive data To receive data via Bluetooth, your phone’s Bluetooth feature must be active. If necessary, press to confirm the reception.
E538.book Page 23 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM • Enter text Pinyin, PTI, Stroke, Quick English, English, Korean, Number, and Symbol modes • Press the right soft key and select the text input mode you want. Press and hold [ ] to switch to Symbol mode. You can enter text for some features such as messaging, Phonebook, or Calendar, using Pinyin, PTI, and Stroke modes for Chinese, Quick English and English modes for English, and Hangul mode for Korean. You can also use Number mode and Symbol modes.
E538.book Page 24 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Enter text 4. Press [1] to activate the character selection field. A number, from 1 to 5, is added to each character. 5. Press the number key corresponding to the character you want. Rapid character entry To enter the word “zhong guo ( )”, enter the first character using the following keystrokes; [9], [4], [6], [6], [1], and [1]. You do not have to complete the Pinyin spelling to include “guo ( ).” The character displays automatically.
E538.book Page 25 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Using Chinese Stroke mode The Chinese strokes are classified into five basic categories; heng, shu, pie, dian, and zhe. The basic strokes are printed on keys [1] to [5] on the keypad. Refer to the following table: Category Keys Strokes represented in each category Enter text This mode allows you to enter individual Chinese strokes, in written order, from top to bottom, and from left to right. Entering strokes and characters in Stroke mode 1.
E538.book Page 26 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Enter text Tips for Stroke mode • Press [ ] to insert a space between characters. • Press and hold [ ] to move the cursor down one line. • Press [Left] or [Right] to move the cursor. • Press [C] to clear letters one by one. Press and hold [C] to clear the entire display. Using Quick English mode T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes. Entering a word in Quick English mode 1.
E538.book Page 27 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM 3. Press . 4. Enter the word you want using English mode and press . Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the screen. Keys Characters in order displayed Upper case Lower case Enter text Using English mode Tips for using English mode • To enter the same letter twice or to enter a different letter on the same key, wait for the cursor to move to the right automatically or press [Right]. Then, enter the next letter.
E538.book Page 28 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Using Hangul mode Press the 7 key three times for “ ." You can enter Korean words by pressing the associated keys repeatedly as you would in English mode. Press the 8 key three times for “ ." Press the 9 key three times for “ ." Entering Korean consonants When typing Korean consonants, you should press the corresponding keys according to the character selection field on the display until the character you want appears.
E538.book Page 29 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Entering a Korean word You can enter a Korean word using the combination of consonants and vowels. " Number mode enables you to enter numbers. Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want. Press the 7, 1, 2, and 5 keys for “ ." Using Symbol mode Press the 4, 1, 2, and 7 keys for “ ." Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols. Press the 8, 3, and 7 keys for “ Press the 5 and 1 keys for “ ." ." Press the 6, 1, and 2 keys for “ .
E538.book Page 30 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Call functions Advanced calling features Making a call 1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone number. 2. Press [ ]. Press [C] to clear the last digit or press and hold [C] to clear the whole display. You can move the cursor to edit an incorrect digit. Making an international call 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [0]. The + character appears. 2. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, then press [ ]. Redialling recent numbers 1.
E538.book Page 31 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Using the headset When you receive an incoming call, the phone rings and displays the incoming call image. Use the headset to make or answer calls without holding the phone. Press or [ Connect the headset to the jack on the right side of the phone. ] to answer the call. Tips for answering a call • When Anykey answer in the Extra settings menu is active, you can press any key, except for or [ ]. p.
E538.book Page 32 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Call functions Placing a call on hold/Retrieving Press or to place a call on hold or retrieve the call. 3. Press and select End held call to end the call on hold. 4. To end the current call, press [ ]. Making a second call Transferring a call You can make another call if your network supports it. 1. Press to put the call on hold. 2. Make the second call in the normal way. 3. Press to switch between the calls. 4.
E538.book Page 33 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Using the menu options Sending a sequence of DTMF tones You can access Menu mode and use menu functions. Dual tone multi-frequency (DTMF) tones are the tones used in phones for tone dialling. Press and select Mute or Unmute. You can send DTMF tones as a group after entering the entire number you need to send or retrieving a number from Phonebook.
E538.book Page 34 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Call functions Using SIM services The SIM service menu is available if you use a SIM card in your phone. A SIM card provides services such as news, weather, sports, entertainment, and location services. For details, see your SIM card instructions or contact your service provider. Making a multi-party call Use this feature to allow as many as six people to join a multi-party call, or conference call.
E538.book Page 35 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Menu functions All menu options listed Call records (Menu 1) Use this menu to view the calls you have dialled, received, or missed, the length of your calls, and the cost of your calls. To access this menu, press
E538.book Page 36 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Menu functions Received calls (Menu 1.4) This menu displays the most recent calls you have received. Delete all (Menu 1.5) Use this menu to delete all of the records in each call type. 1. Press [ ] to check the call type(s) to be cleared. 2. Press . 3. Press to confirm the deletion. Call time (Menu 1.6) This menu displays the time log for calls made and received. The actual time invoiced by your service provider will vary.
E538.book Page 37 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM • • Phonebook (Menu 2) To access this menu, press
E538.book Page 38 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Menu functions Add new contact (Menu 2.2) Use this menu to add a new contact to Phonebook. Storing a number in the phone’s memory 1. Select Phone. 2. Change the settings or enter information about the contact. • Last name/First name: assign a name. • Mobile/Home/Office/Fax/Other: add a number in any category. • E-mail: assign an e-mail address. • Caller ID: assign an image as a caller ID image to alert you to a call from the number.
E538.book Page 39 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Speed dial (Menu 2.4) Use this menu to assign a speed dial number (2 to 9) for eight of your most frequently called numbers. Managing speed dial entries From the Speed dial screen, press to access the following options: • Add: assign a number to an unassigned key. • View: show the number assigned to the key. • Change: assign a different number to the assigned key. • Remove: clear the speed dial setting.
E538.book Page 40 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Menu functions Saving your name card The procedure for creating your name card is the same as the one for saving a phone number in the phone’s memory. p. 38 Using name card options Press to access the following options: • Edit: edit the name card. • Send: send the name card via SMS, MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth. • Exchange name card: exchange name cards with another person via Bluetooth. • Delete: delete the name card. Own number (Menu 2.
E538.book Page 41 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Service number (Menu 2.8) This menu is available if supported by your SIM card. Use this menu to access the number at which you can get information about transportation, weather, and entertainment. Applications (Menu 3) Use this menu to play Java games, to play music files, to record voice memos, to set time zones and alarms, or to use the phone as a calculator, timer, or stopwatch.
E538.book Page 42 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Menu functions • Send information: send the game properties via SMS. Accessing Java settings You can select a connection profile for accessing Java services. From the Java world menu, select Settings and then a profile. You can edit a profile using the Connection settings menu. p. 93 Checking memory status You can view the amount of total memory for the Java games as well as the amount of available and used memory.
E538.book Page 43 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM 4. Press to go back to the MP3 player screen. ]. During playback, use the following keys: Keys Function Pauses or resumes playback. Goes to the previous file. Right Skips to the next file. Up Opens the play list. Down Stops playback. / Adjusts the volume level. 1 Turns the 3D sound on or off. 2 Changes the skin type. 3 Changes the repeat mode 4 Changes the equalizer mode Turns shuffle mode on or off.
E538.book Page 44 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Menu functions • 44 Equalizer: select an equalizer mode. 3D sound: turn 3D sound on or off. Skin: select a skin type. Volume: select a volume level. Properties: view the file properties. Fragrance type (Menu 3.3.1) Use this menu to help you choose the fragrance type best suited for your personal image according to your own preferences, such as your favourite food and music, your hobbies, fashion sense, and the places you love to go.
E538.book Page 45 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM • • Create new: create a new fragrance type. Delete: delete the selected fragrance type or all fragrance types. Height/Weight ratio (Menu 3.3.3) Use this menu to measure the percentage by which you are over or under the ideal weight for your height. 1. Press [Left] or [Right] to select your gender. 2. Enter your height. 3. Enter your weight. 4. Press to view the result. Press to understand the significance of the percentage.
E538.book Page 46 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Menu functions Calories (Menu 3.3.4) Use this menu to measure calories you have consumed and burned, based on the amount of work and/or exercise you have done. You can also check the total calories consumed for a day. Saving a calorie item 1. Select a date on the calendar. 2. Press . 3. Press [Left] or [Right] to select your work category for each option. As you change a category, the following categories are displayed differently. 4.
E538.book Page 47 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Voice recorder (Menu 3.4) Use this menu to record voice memos. A voice memo can be up to one hour long. Recording a voice memo 1. Press [ ] to start recording. Playing a voice memo 1. From the Voice recorder screen, press and select Go to voice list. 2. Select a voice memo. The memo plays. 47 Applications (Menu 3) From the item list on a shopping bag, press to access the following options: • View: display information on the item.
E538.book Page 48 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Menu functions During playback, use the following keys: Keys Function Left Moves backward. Right Moves forward. Down Stops playback. Pauses or resumes playback. / Adjusts the volume. During playback, press and then to access the following options: • List: display the voice memo list. • Send via: send the voice memo via MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth. • Delete: delete the voice memo. • Rename: change the name of the voice memo.
E538.book Page 49 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM World time (Menu 3.5) Use this menu to set your local time zone and find out what time it is in another part of the world. Alarm (Menu 3.6) Use this menu to set alarms to sound at specific times. Applications (Menu 3) Applying Daylight Savings Time 1. From the world map, press and select Set daylight saving time. 2. Press [ ] to check the time zone(s) you want. 3. Press . Menu functions Setting your local time zone 1.
E538.book Page 50 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Menu functions Setting the alarm to ring even if the phone is off From the Alarm screen, select Autopower → On. If the phone is off when it is time for the alarm to ring, the phone is switched on and sounds the alarm. PIM sync (Menu 3.7) Use this menu to synchronise personal data with corresponding PC applications by using the optional WideSync program. Creating a synchronisation profile 1. Press . 2.
E538.book Page 51 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Calculator (Menu 3.8) Use this menu for common conversions, such as currency and temperature. 1. Select a converter. 2. Press [Left] or [Right] to select the original unit and press [Down]. 3. Enter the value to be converted and press [Down]. • Press [ ] to insert a decimal point. Press [ ] to change the temperature to above zero (+) or below zero (-). For the currency converter, you can view and set up the rates by pressing . 4.
E538.book Page 52 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Menu functions Stopping the timer • Press or any key when the timer rings. • Press [ ] on the Timer screen to stop the timer before it rings. Stopwatch (Menu 3. ) (Menu 4) The web browser on your phone allows you to access the wireless web. Using the web browser, you can access up-to-date information and a wide variety of media content, such as wallpapers, ringtones, and music files. Use this menu to measure elapsed time.
E538.book Page 53 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM To Press return to the previous page and select Back. Fun club (Menu 4.2) Menu functions Use this menu to access Samsung Fun Club, the preset web site providing Samsung mobile phone users with attractive download services of updated ringtones and wallpapers. You can also press [ ] and select Fun club in Idle mode. You can download: • images and ringtones via SMS. • 4-level greyscale and colour images. • 64 polyphonic melodies.
E538.book Page 54 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Menu functions SFC home (Menu 4.2.1) Selecting this menu loads the Samsung Fun Club homepage. When you access Samsung Fun Club for the first time, please launch the web browser first, then access Samsung Fun Club. This service requires WAP subscription and may be unavailable depending on your local system and services. Service area (Menu 4.2.
E538.book Page 55 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Clear cache (Menu 4.6) Use this menu to clear the cache, a temporary memory that stores recently accessed web pages. (Menu 5) Use the Messages menu to send and receive text messages, multimedia messages, and e-mails. You can also use push message, and cell broadcast message features. Create message (Menu 5.1) Use this menu to create and send SMS, MMS, or e-mail messages. Text message (Menu 5.1.
E538.book Page 56 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Menu functions 3. When you have finished, press and select Save and send or Send only. 4. Enter a destination number. To send the message to more than one recipient, press [Down] and fill in additional destination fields. 5. Press [ ] to send the message. Multimedia message (Menu 5.1.2) Multimedia Message Service (MMS) delivers messages containing a combination of text, image, video, and audio, from phone to phone or from phone to e-mail. 1.
E538.book Page 57 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM • Add image/Add video/Add sound/Add musics: add images, videos, sounds, or music files. Depending on the file type or DRM (Digital Rights Management) system, some files may not be able to be forwarded. • Other files: add files in unsupported format. • Attach: attach a name card or calender data in data attachment format. 4. When you have finished, press to access the following options: Options may vary depending on the selected field.
E538.book Page 58 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Menu functions • Remove all attachment: delete all attachments. 5. When you have finished, press and select Send. 6. Enter an e-mail address. To send the e-mail to more than one recipient, press [Down] and fill in additional destination fields. 7. Press [ ] to send the e-mail. My messages (Menu 5.2) Use this menu to store all of the messages you have received, sent, or failed to send. Inbox (Menu 5.2.
E538.book Page 59 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM While viewing the message list, press to access the following options: • • • • • • View: open the message. Retrieve: retrieve the MMS message from the server. Delete: delete the message. Move to my folder: move the message to one of the folders you have created in the My folders menu. Sort by: change the sort order of the messages. Protection: protect the message from being deleted. SMS messages • Reply: reply to the sender.
E538.book Page 60 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Menu functions • • • • • • Forward: forward the message to other people. Delete: delete the selected message or all messages. Cut address: extract URLs, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message. Cut media: save media content from the message into your phone’s memory. Protection: protect the message from being deleted. Properties: access the message properties.
E538.book Page 61 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM • • • In this folder, the following icons are available: • Message that the phone is sending • Message that the phone has failed to send While viewing the message list, press to access the following options: • View: display the message. • Delete: delete the message or all messages. • Move to my folder: move the message to one of the folders you have created in the My folders menu. • • Sort by: change the sort order of the messages.
E538.book Page 62 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Menu functions • • • Cut address: extract URL, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message. Protection: protect the message from being deleted. Properties: view the message properties. E-mail box (Menu 5.2.5) This folder stores e-mails that you have received. 1. Select an e-mail account. 2. Press when Check new E-mail is displayed to get new mails from the server. The phone checks for new e-mails and retrieves received e-mails.
E538.book Page 63 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM • • • • • My folders (Menu 5.2.6) Use this menu to create new folders and store and organise your messages. Creating a new folder 1. Press . 2. Enter a folder name, press and select . Using folder options On the folder list, press to access the following options: • Open: open the folder. • Add folder: add a new folder. • Rename folder: change the name of the folder. • Delete: delete the selected folder.
E538.book Page 64 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Menu functions Using template options From the template list, press to access the following options: • Edit: edit the template. • Send message: send a new message using the template. • Delete: delete the template. • Add new: add a new template. Delete all (Menu 5.4) Use this menu to delete messages in each message folder one by one, or all at once. You can also delete all messages in all folders at one time. Settings (Menu 5.
E538.book Page 65 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Messages (Menu 5) Reject unknown sender: reject messages from unknown senders. Advert allowed: accept advertisements. Information allowed: accept information messages. Personal allowed: accept personal messages. Report allowed: send a delivery report from the network to the sender. Home reception: determine if your phone retrieves new messages automatically when you are in your home service area.
E538.book Page 66 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Menu functions • MMS profile: select a connection profile to be used for MMS. You can edit a profile using the Connection settings menu. p. 93 E-mail (Menu 5.5.3) You can change the default settings that are required to send or receive e-mails. You cannot change e-mail profile settings while an e-mail is being sent or retrieved.
E538.book Page 67 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Include attachments: (for IMAP4 protocol) select this option to receive attachments with e-mails. • E-mail retrieval limit: (for IMAP4 protocol) set the number of headers you will retrieve from the server. E-mail profile: select a connection profile to be used for e-mail services. • • Menu functions You can edit a profile using the Connection settings menu. p.
E538.book Page 68 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Menu functions Broadcast (Menu 5.5.5) You can change the settings for receiving CB messages. The following options are available: • Receive: select the reception of CB messages. • Channel list: indicate the channels from which you wish to receive CB messages. Please contact your service provider for further details. • Language: select the preferred language(s) in which broadcast messages display. Memory status (Menu 5.
E538.book Page 69 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM • • • • • • • Videos (Menu 6.2) This menu displays video clips you have recorded, downloaded, or received in messages. Video clips recorded on other devices, such as camcorders, may not play correctly. ]. During playback, use the following keys on the display: Keys Function Pauses/resumes playback. Down Stops playback. Left Skips backward through a file. Right / File manager (Menu 6) • Playing a video clip 1. Select a video folder. 2.
E538.book Page 70 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Menu functions • • • • • • • • • Set as wallpaper: set the file, if saved for adding to MMS messages or e-mails, as your wallpaper for the idle screen. Delete: delete the selected file or all files. Rename: change the name of the video clip. Move to favourite videos: move the file to the Favourite videos folder. Move to video clips: move the file to the Video clips folder. Move to downloaded videos: move the file to the Downloaded videos folder.
E538.book Page 71 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Playing a sound clip 1. Select a sound folder. 2. Scroll to a sound clip and press [ • ]. p. 47 • • Menu functions Other files (Menu 6.5) Files that you have received but which are not supported by your phone are stored in this folder. You cannot open these files on the phone. Unsupported file formats include *.doc, *.ppt, and *.txt.
E538.book Page 72 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Menu functions Memory status (Menu 6.6) You can check the total amount of memory for media items and the amount of memory currently in use in each media box. The size of the media item displayed on the phone may be different from the exact size. Calendar (Menu 7) The calendar feature enables you to keep track of your schedule and to-do list, to view missed alarm events, and to make a memo.
E538.book Page 73 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM • • Missed alarm events: view events whose alarms you have missed. Memory status: view the memory status for items stored in the phone’s memory. You can schedule up to 400 events on the calendar, and schedule more than one event per day. Entering a new anniversary 1. Select a date on the calendar. 2. Press and select Create → Anniversary. 3.
E538.book Page 74 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Menu functions • Alarm: select to set an alarm for the anniversary. • Before: set how long before the event the alarm is to alert you. • Alarm time: enter the time for the alarm to sound. • AM/PM: select AM or PM in 12-hour time format. • Alarm tone: select an alarm tone. • Repeat every year: select to set the phone to remind you of the anniversary every year. 4. Press to save the event. Entering a memo 1. Select a date on the calendar. 2.
E538.book Page 75 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM • • • • The following icons will be displayed according to the event’s type and states: • Alarm set • Recurring event • Completed to-do • To-do priority; its colour indicates the priority level (Red: high, Blue: normal, and Grey: low) By default, the calendar appears in Month view mode. Viewing a missed alarm event Press and select View mode to change the mode.
E538.book Page 76 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Menu functions 1. Press and select Missed alarm events. 2. Select an event. 3. Press to confirm and delete the event. From the event list, press to access the following options: • View: display the event details. • Delete: delete the event. • Delete all: delete all events. Memory status You can check the total amount of memory for calendar items and the amount of memory currently in use in each item.
E538.book Page 77 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM • Use the keypad to change the camera settings or switch to other modes. p. 78 3. Press [ ] to take a photo. The photo is saved in the Photos folder. • Press . p. 78 • delete the photo [C] and then . • • return to Capture mode . Using camera options in Capture mode In Capture mode, press the left soft key to access the following options: • Record video: switch to Record mode.
E538.book Page 78 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Menu functions Using the keypad in Capture mode You can use the keypad to customise your camera settings in Capture mode. Key Function 6 Reduces the distortion on the image to maximise detail and sharpness. Function 7 Selects a decorative frame. Flips the image vertically. 8 Sets the timer. Shows the mirror image. 9 Goes to the Photos folder. p. 68 Left/ Right Adjusts the brightness of the image. 0 Determines the flash use.
E538.book Page 79 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Rename: change the name of the photo. Go to photos: go to the Photos folder. Protection: protect the photo from being deleted. Properties: view the photo properties. Viewing a photo 1. In Capture mode, press the left soft key and select Go to photos. 2. Scroll to a photo and press [ ]. • • • • Move to favourite images: move the photo to the Favourite images folder. Slide show: display all photos in turn as a slide show.
E538.book Page 80 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Menu functions To turn the flash on or off, press and hold [ / ]. 5. Press [ ] to take a photo. The photo is automatically saved in the Photos folder. Recording a video You can record a video of what is displayed on the camera screen and save it. 1. In Capture mode, press [1]. 2. Aim the camera lens at the subject to adjust the image. • Press the left soft key to access the camera options. See the next section.
E538.book Page 81 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Keys Left/ Right Function Up/ Down Zooms in or out. 1 Switches to Capture mode. 2 Changes the frame size. 3 Changes the image quality. 4 Changes the video recording mode. 5 Changes the colour tone or applies a special effect to the video image. 6 Reduces the distortion on the image to maximise detail and sharpness. 7 Mutes or unmutes the audio. Function 8 Sets the timer. Flips the image vertically. 9 Goes to the Video clips folder.
E538.book Page 82 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Menu functions Using video options After recording a video clip, press to access the following options: • Record another: return to Record mode. • Send via: send the video clip via MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth. • Set as wallpaper: set the video clip, if saved for adding it to MMS messages or e-mails, as your wallpaper for the idle screen. • Delete: delete the video clip. • Rename: change the name of the video clip.
E538.book Page 83 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM • • (Menu 9) Use this menu to customise your phone settings. You can also reset the settings to their default values. To access this menu, press
E538.book Page 84 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Menu functions Phone settings (Menu 9.2) • Many different features of your phone’s system can be customised to suit your preferences. • Language (Menu 9.2.1) Use this menu to select one of several languages for the display text. Greeting message (Menu 9.2.2) Use this menu to enter the greeting that is displayed briefly when the phone is switched on. Short cut (Menu 9.2.
E538.book Page 85 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Display settings (Menu 9.3) Use this menu to change settings for the display and light. LCD brightness (Menu 9.3.3) You can adjust the brightness of the display for varying lighting conditions. Menu functions Back light (Menu 9.3.4) You can select the length of time the backlight stays on and the display is on in Dim mode, in which the backlight is off. • Main LCD on: select the length of time the backlight is on.
E538.book Page 86 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Menu functions Sound settings (Menu 9.4) Use this menu to customise various sound settings. Incoming call (Menu 9.4.1) Use this menu to select a volume and alert type for incoming calls. • Ringtone: select a ringtone for the call ringer. • Volume: select a ringer volume. • Alert type: specify how you are to be informed of incoming calls. Melody: the phone rings using the selected ringtone. Vibration: the phone vibrates but not rings.
E538.book Page 87 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Use this menu to access network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, if you wish. Call diverting (Menu 9.5.1) This network service reroutes incoming calls to a phone number that you specify. 1. Select a call diverting option: • Divert always: divert all calls. • Busy: divert calls when you are on another call. • No reply: divert calls when you do not answer the phone.
E538.book Page 88 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Menu functions 5. Enter the number to which calls are to be diverted and press
E538.book Page 89 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM • Connect to voice server: connect to the voicemail server to allow you to listen to your messages. You can also connect to the voicemail server by pressing and holding [1] in Idle mode. Voice server number: enter the voicemail server number. Closed user group (Menu 9.5.7) Use this menu to set incoming and outgoing calls to be restricted to a selected user group. For details about how to create a closed user group, contact your service provider.
E538.book Page 90 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Menu functions Bluetooth (Menu 9.6) Use this menu to activate the Bluetooth feature. Using the Bluetooth feature, you can connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or control the phone remotely. Bluetooth technology allows free wireless connections between all Bluetooth-compliant devices within a range of 10 meters.
E538.book Page 91 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM After searching, a list of devices to which you can connect displays. The following icons indicate the kind of device: Hands-free or headset • Mobile phone • Computer • PDA • Printer • Unknown device Using device options 1. From the device list, scroll to a device you want. 2. If your phone didn’t find Bluetooth services for the selected device, press
E538.book Page 92 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Menu functions • Authorise/Unauthorised device: determine whether or not the phone asks you to permit connection when other devices try to connect to your phone. • Delete: remove the device from the device list. Sending data via Bluetooth 1. Activate the Bluetooth feature. 2. Select the application in which the item you want to send is stored. 3. Scroll to the item you want and press . 4. Select Send via → Bluetooth.
E538.book Page 93 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM When this feature is enabled, you must enter a 4- to 8-digit phone password each time the phone is switched on. Change password (Menu 9.7.4) Use this menu to change your phone password. The password is preset to 00000000. Privacy (Menu 9.7.5) Use this menu to lock all menu functions on the phone, except for call functions. When this feature is enabled, you must enter the phone password to access menu functions. The password is preset to 00000000.
E538.book Page 94 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Creating a profile 1. Press and specify following information: • Profile name: enter a profile name. • Home URL: enter the address of the homepage of your service provider. • Proxy: activate or deactivate the proxy server. When this option is activated, the IP address and Port options are activated. • DNS: activate or deactivate the DNS address. When this option is selected, DNS1 and DNS2 are activated. • Bearer: select the network bearer type.
E538.book Page 95 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Solve problems Help and personal needs When you switch on your phone, the following messages may appear: “Insert SIM card” • Be sure that the SIM card is correctly installed. “Enter password” • The automatic locking function has been enabled. You must enter the phone’s password before you can use the phone. “Enter PIN” • You are using your phone for the first time. You must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM card. • The PIN check feature is enabled.
E538.book Page 96 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Your correspondent cannot reach you • Be sure that your phone is switched on. ([ ] pressed for more than one second.) • Be sure that you are accessing the correct cellular network. • Be sure that you have not set an incoming call barring option. • Your correspondent cannot hear you speaking • Be sure that you have switched on the microphone. • Be sure that you are holding the phone close enough to your mouth.
E538.book Page 97 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Health and safety information SAR certification information Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured to not exceed the limits for exposure to radio-frequency (RF) energy, as recommended by the EU Council. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population.
E538.book Page 98 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Health and safety information Precautions when using batteries • • • • • • • 98 Never use a charger or battery that is damaged in any way. Use the battery only for its intended purpose. If you use the phone near the network’s base station, it uses less power. Talk and standby time are greatly affected by the signal strength on the cellular network and the parameters set by the network operator.
E538.book Page 99 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Road safety When you are driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. When using your wireless phone while driving, follow local regulations in the country or region you are in. Operating environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in the area you are in, and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.
E538.book Page 100 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Health and safety information Hearing aids Posted facilities Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Switch off your phone in any facility where posted notices require you to do so.
E538.book Page 101 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Other important safety information This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless, and landline networks as well as userprogrammed functions, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential communications like medical emergencies. • To make or receive calls, the phone must be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal strength.
E538.book Page 102 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM Health and safety information • Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of telephone services to the offender, or legal action, or both. Care and maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years.
E538.book Page 103 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM • • Health and safety information • Do not use the flash or light on the phone too close to the eyes of people or animals. This may cause damage to their eyes. Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorised antennas or modified accessories may damage the phone and violate regulations governing radio devices.
E538.book Page 1 Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 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.:GH68-07287A English. 07/2005. Rev 1.
