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E690.book Page 3 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 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.
E690.book Page 1 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 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.
E690.book Page 2 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 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.
E690.book Page 3 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM • 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. Special features of your phone • FM radio Listen to your favourite radio stations anytime, anywhere. • E-mail Send and receive e-mails with images, video, and audio attachments.
E690.book Page 4 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Contents Unpack 6 Make sure you have each item Your phone 6 Keys, features, and locations Get started 7 Install and charge the phone ................................. 7 Power on or off.................................................... 9 Keys and display................................................ 10 Access menu functions ....................................... 13 Customise your phone ........................................
E690.book Page 5 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press
E690.book Page 6 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Unpack Make sure you have each item • Phone • Travel Adapter • Battery • User’s Guide You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider.
E690.book Page 7 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Get started First steps to operating your phone SIM card information When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services. Install the SIM card. Make sure that the gold-coloured contacts on the card are face down. Install the battery. Install and charge the phone Remove the battery cover.
E690.book Page 8 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Get started Plug the travel adapter into the phone. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter from the wall outlet. 8 Remove the adapter from the phone. Low battery indicator When the battery is low: • a warning tone sounds, • the battery low message displays, and • the empty battery icon blinks.
E690.book Page 9 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Power on or off 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold [ ]. Do not turn on the phone when mobile phone use is prohibited. 3. If necessary, enter the PIN and press . Switch off 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold [ You can switch the phone to Offline mode, in which the phone functions requiring network connection are deactivated.
E690.book Page 10 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Get started Keys and display Keys Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display. In Idle mode, access your favourite menus directly. p. 108 In Menu mode, scroll through menu options. In Idle mode, launch the web browser. In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu option or confirm input. 10 Make or answer a call. In Idle mode, retrieve the numbers recently dialled, missed, or received.
E690.book Page 11 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Display Layout Icons display various icons. Text and graphics display messages, instructions, and information you enter. Adjust the phone volume. In Idle mode, with the phone open, adjust the key tone volume. With the phone closed, press and hold to turn on the external display. In Idle mode, access the Camera menu. Press and hold to turn on the camera. In Camera mode, take a photo or record a video. Get started Enter special characters.
E690.book Page 12 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Get started New voicemail New multimedia message New e-mail One of the message Inboxes is full SOS message feature active p. 84 Call diverting feature active p. 115 Bluetooth active p. 56 Synchronised with a PC GPRS network EDGE network Home Zone, if registered for the appropriate service Office Zone, if registered for the appropriate service 12 Memory card inserted p. 29 Ringer type p.
E690.book Page 13 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Access menu functions The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are using. The bottom line of the display indicates their current role. Select Select an option 1. Press a desired soft key. Get started Use the soft keys 2. Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option. 3. Press
E690.book Page 14 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Get started Customise your phone Display language 1. In Idle mode, press
E690.book Page 15 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM 3. For Clock, scroll to a clock type and press . For Cover title, enter a greeting and press [ ]. For Wallpaper images, select an image category and then an image. Menu shortcuts You can set [Left], [Right], and [Down] to function as shortcuts to access your favourite menus. Get started 2. Select an image type. 1. In Idle mode, press and select Settings → Phone settings → Shortcuts. 2. Select a key.
E690.book Page 16 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Get started My menu mode You can set up a menu of your own using your favourite menu items. To set a My menu item: 1. In Idle mode, press
and select Settings → Phone settings → My menu. 2. Select an item to be changed. 3. Select the menu item you want. To access a My menu item: 1. In Idle mode, press [Up]. 2. Scroll to an item. 3. Press [ ]. 16 Silent mode Phone lock You can switch the phone to Silent mode to avoid disturbing other people.E690.book Page 17 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM 4. Enter the new password again and press . Make/Answer calls Make a call ]. 3. To end the call, press [ 6. Select Enable. 7. Enter the password and press . 1. Enter an area code and phone number. 2. Press [ 5. Select Phone lock. Answer a call Adjust the volume during a call Get started 3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and press . ]. 1. When the phone rings, press [ ]. 2. To end the call, press [ ]. Press [ / ].
E690.book Page 18 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Step outside the phone Begin with your camera, the music player, and other special features View a photo Use the camera Take a photo 1. In Idle mode, press and ] to turn on the hold [ camera. 2. Aim the lens at the subject and make any desired adjustments. ] to take a 3. Press [ ] or [ photo. The photo is saved automatically. 4. Press to take another photo. 18 1. In Idle mode, press and select My files → Images → My photos. 2.
E690.book Page 19 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM 1. In Idle mode, press
and select My files → Videos → My video clips. • Receive via Bluetooth p. 55 • Copy to a memory card and insert the card into the phone. p. 29 2. Select the video clip you want. Create a play list Play music Copy music files to the phone Use these methods: • Download from the wireless web p.E690.book Page 20 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Step outside the phone Play music files 1. From the Music player screen, press [ ]. 2. During playback, use the following keys: • : pauses or resumes playback. • Up: opens the current play list. • Left: returns to the previous file. Moves backward in a file when held down. • Right: skips to the next file. Moves forward in a file when held down. / : adjusts the • volume. 3. Press [Down] to stop playback.
E690.book Page 21 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM 1. From the station list, scroll to an empty location. 2. Press → Add. 3. Enter the frequency of the station and press . 4. Select a location in which you want to store the station. Browse the web Using a built-in web browser, you can easily access the wireless web to get a variety of upto-date services and information and to download web content.
E690.book Page 22 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Step outside the phone Use Phonebook Add a contact To the SIM card: 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press [ ]. To the phone’s memory: 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press [ ]. 2. Select SIM → New. 3. Enter a name. 2. Select Phone → New → a number type. 3. Specify contact information: First name, Last name, Mobile, Home, Office, Fax, Other, Email, Graphic ID, Alert, Group, and Notes. 4. Press and select Save or .
E690.book Page 23 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM 1. In Idle mode, press
and select Phonebook → My namecard. 2. Specify your contact information. Send messages Send a text message (SMS) Step outside the phone Create and send a name card 1. In Idle mode, press and select Messages → Create new message → Text message. 3. Press [ ] to save the name card. 2. Enter the message text and press [ ]. 4. To send the name card, press and select Send via → a sending method. 3.E690.book Page 24 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Step outside the phone Send a multimedia message (MMS) 1. In Idle mode, press
and select Messages → Create new message → Multimedia message. 6. Select Text. 7. Enter the message text and press [ ]. 8. Press and select Send. 2. Select Subject. 9. Enter destination numbers or e-mail addresses. 3. Enter the message subject and press [ ]. 10.Press [ ] to send the message. 4. Select Image or video or Sound. 5.E690.book Page 25 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM 4. Select Message. 5. Enter the e-mail text and press [ ]. 6. Select File attach. 7. Add image, video, sound, music files, or document files. 8. Press and select Send. 9. Enter e-mail addresses. View messages View a text message Step outside the phone 3. Enter the e-mail subject and press [ ]. When a notification appears: 1. Press . 2. Select the message from the Inbox. From the Inbox: 1.
E690.book Page 26 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Step outside the phone View a multimedia message When a notification appears: 1. Press . 2. Select the message from the Inbox. From the Inbox: 1. In Idle mode, press and select Messages → My messages → Inbox. 2. Select an MMS message ( ). View an e-mail 1. In Idle mode, press and select Messages → My messages → Email inbox. 2. Select Check new mail. 3. Select an e-mail or a header. 4.
E690.book Page 27 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM 1. In Idle mode, press
and select Messages → SOS message. 2. Select Yes on the Message sending field. 3. Select Recipients. 4. Enter the phone numbers to which you want to send the SOS message. 5. Press [ ] to save your settings. Send the SOS message In Idle mode, with the phone closed, press [ / ] 4 times. The phone sends the SOS message.E690.book Page 28 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Step outside the phone Search for and pair with a Bluetooth device 1. In Idle mode, press
and select Applications → Bluetooth → My devices → Search new device. 2. Select a device. 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, the pairing is complete. Send data 1. Access an application, Phonebook, My files, Calendar, or Memo. 2.E690.book Page 29 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM 1. When a device attempts to access your phone, press to permit the connection. 2. If necessary, press to confirm that you are willing to receive. When an incoming call comes in while receving data via Bluetooth, the Bluetooth connection is ended. Use a memory card Step outside the phone Receive data You can use a memory card to increase your phone’s memory capacity.
E690.book Page 30 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Step outside the phone Important memory card information (continued) • Do not touch card terminals with your fingers or metal objects. If dirty, wipe the card with a soft cloth. • Keep cards away from small children or pets. • Do not expose cards in a place subject to electro-static discharge and/or electromagnetic interference. Insert a memory card 1. Insert the card into the card slot, with the label side face up. 2.
E690.book Page 31 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Using a card adapter and a USB card reader/writer, you can read the card on a computer. Step outside the phone Use a card adapter 1. Insert a memory card into a card adapter, and then the adapter into a card reader/ writer. 2. Plug the USB connecter of the card reader/writer into the USB port on your computer. 3. Access the appropriate memory disk and copy to and from the card.
E690.book Page 32 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Using ABC mode Enter text ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes You can enter text in some features such as Messages, Phonebook, or Calendar, using ABC mode, T9 mode, Number mode, and Symbol mode. Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the screen. Key Characters in order displayed Upper case Lower case Changing the text input mode • Press the right soft key to change the text input mode.
E690.book Page 33 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Using T9 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. • Press [ ] to change case. Lower case (No indicator), Initial capital ( ), and Capital lock ( ) are available. • Press [ ] to insert a space. • Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor. • Press [C] to delete characters one by one.
E690.book Page 34 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Enter text For example, Of and Me use [6] and [3]. 4. Press [ ] to insert a space and enter the next word. Adding a new word to the T9 dictionary Other T9 mode operations 1. Enter the word that you want to add. 2. Press [0] to display alternative words for your key presses. When there are no more alternative words, Spell displays on the bottom line. 3. Press . 4. Enter the word you want using ABC mode and press .
E690.book Page 35 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Using Symbol mode Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols. To Press scroll to a symbol set the Navigation keys. select a symbol the corresponding number key. clear the entered symbols [C]. insert the symbols . Call functions Advanced calling features Making a call 1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone number. • Press [C] to delete the last digit or press and hold [C] to clear the whole display.
E690.book Page 36 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Call functions Redialling recent numbers 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to display the list of recent numbers. 2. Scroll to the number you want and press [ ]. Making a call from Phonebook Once you have stored a number in Phonebook, you can dial the number by selecting it from Phonebook. p. 43 You can also use the speed dial feature to assign your most frequently dialled numbers to specific number keys. p.
E690.book Page 37 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Viewing missed calls 1. Press . 2. If necessary, scroll through the missed calls. 3. Press [ ] to dial the number you want. To Press redial the last call the button and then press and hold it again. answer a call the button and hold. end a call the button and hold. Using the headset Options during a call Use the headset to make or answer calls without holding the phone. Connect the headset to the jack on the right side of the phone.
E690.book Page 38 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Call functions Placing a call on hold/Retrieving Answering a second call Press to place the call on hold, or press to retrieve the call. You can answer an incoming call while already on the phone, if your network supports this function and you have activated the call waiting feature. p. 116 Making a second call You can make another call if your network supports this function. Press to put the call on hold.
E690.book Page 39 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Using In-call options To communicate with answering machines or computerised telephone systems, Send keys must be selected. Call functions Press to access the following options during a call: • Switch to headset/Switch to phone: switch the call to a Bluetooth headset or hands-free car kit or back to the phone. To use this feature, you first need to connect your headset or car kit to the phone. p.
E690.book Page 40 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM • Split: have a private conversation with one multi-party call participant. The other participants can converse with each other. After the private conversation, select Join to return both private participants to the multiparty call. • Transfer: transfer the currently active call to a caller on hold. The two callers can talk to each other, but you are disconnected from the call. • Remove: disconnect the selected participant.
E690.book Page 41 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Using call log options Missed calls (Menu 1.2) This menu displays the most recent received calls that you did not answer. Call log (Menu 1) From the call list, press to access the following options: • Details: access the call details. • Call: make a call to the number. • Add to Phonebook: save the number in Phonebook. • Send message: send an SMS or MMS message. • Delete: delete the selected call log or all call logs.
E690.book Page 42 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Menu functions Delete all (Menu 1.5) Use this menu to delete all of the records in each call type. 1. Press [ ] to select the call types 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. • Last call time: check the length of your last call.
E690.book Page 43 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM (Menu 2) You can store phone numbers on your SIM card and in your phone’s memory. The SIM card and phone’s memory are physically separate, but they are used as a single entity called Phonebook. To access this menu, press
in Idle mode and select Phonebook. Contact list (Menu 2.1) Use this menu to search for contacts in Phonebook. Finding a contact 1. Enter the first few letters of the name that you want to find. 2.E690.book Page 44 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Menu functions • Copy to phone: copy the e-mail address with the name to a new contact. • Send via: send the contact via SMS, MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth. • Delete: delete the selected contact. • Print via Bluetooth: print the contact by connecting the phone to a printer via Bluetooth. Some printers may not be compatible with the phone. • Mark as default number: set the selected number as the default for the contact.
E690.book Page 45 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Create contact (Menu 2.3) Storing a contact to the phone’s memory You can set domain name extensions and retrieve one by pressing and selecting Common address. • Graphic ID: assign a caller ID image to alert you to a call from the person. Depending on the ringtone format, the phone may display a still image for the caller ID image. Phonebook (Menu 2) 1. Select Phone. 2.
E690.book Page 46 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Menu functions Storing a contact to the SIM card 1. Select SIM → New. 2. Enter information about the contact. • Name: assign a name • Phone number: add a number. • Location: assign a location number. To assign a caller ID image, ringtone, or group, the contact must be saved to the phone’s memory. 3. Press to save the contact. Group (Menu 2.4) Use this menu to organise your contacts in caller groups. Adding members to a caller group 1.
E690.book Page 47 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Speed dial (Menu 2.5) Assigning speed dial numbers Managing speed dial entries From the Speed dial screen, press to access the following options: • Add: assign a number to an unassigned key. You can select a contact from Phonebook or the FDN list. Dialling speed dial numbers In Idle mode, press and hold the appropriate key. Phonebook (Menu 2) 1. Scroll to a key location from 2 to 9. Key 1 is reserved for your voicemail server. 2.
E690.book Page 48 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Menu functions Using name card options Management (Menu 2.8) After saving your name card, press to access the following options: • Edit: edit the name card. • Send via: send the name card via SMS, MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth. • Exchange namecard: exchange the name card with another person via Bluetooth. • Remove: delete the name card. • Print via Bluetooth: print the name card by connecting the phone to a printer via Bluetooth.
E690.book Page 49 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Service number (Menu 2.9) 1. Scroll to the number you want. 2. Press or [ ]. Applications (Menu 3) Use this menu to play Java applications, play music files, or edit photos. To access this menu, press in Idle mode and select Applications. Use this menu to enjoy music. First, you need to save music files in your phone’s memory. To enjoy high quality music, you can use an optional Bluetooth stereo headset.
E690.book Page 50 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Menu functions Creating a play list Add the music files to the play list so you can play them. 1. From the Music Player screen, press and select Add music from → Phone or Memory card. 2. Press [ ] to select the files you want and press . Playing music files 1. From the Music Player screen, press and select Play via. 2. Select Phone to use the phone speaker.
E690.book Page 51 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Using music player options • Settings: change the default settings for playing music files. Repeat mode: select a repeat mode. Shuffle: set the music player to play tracks in random order. Visualisation: change the playback animation. Volume: select a volume level. • Details: access the file properties. • Shortcuts: view the functions of the keys you can use during playback.
E690.book Page 52 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Menu functions • Move track in playlist: move the selected file to the position you want within the play list. • Go to all playlists: access all play lists. • Move to: move the selected file to another play list. • Copy to: copy the selected file to another play list. • Remove: remove the selected file or all files from the play list. Voice recorder (Menu 3.2) Use this menu to record voice memos. A voice memo can be up to one hour long.
E690.book Page 53 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Function Down Stops playback. / Adjusts the volume. Using voice recorder options Image editor (Menu 3.3) Applications (Menu 3) From the Voice recorder screen, press to access the following options: • Record: record a new voice memo. • Go to My voice clips: access the voice memo list. • Settings: customise the default settings for the voice recorder: Recording time: select a recording time.
E690.book Page 54 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Menu functions 5. 6. 7. 8. Press Press Press Enter . and select Save as. . a new file name and press [ ]. Adding visual features You can decorate photos by adding a frame or an image. 1. Select a photo or take a new photo. 2. Press , or press and select Load. 3. Press and select Insert → a feature type. • Frame: add a decorative frame. • Clip Art: add an image. • Emoticon: add an emoticon. 4.
E690.book Page 55 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Using Bluetooth, 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 metres. Since the devices communicate using radio waves, they do not need to be in line of sight to each other.
E690.book Page 56 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Menu functions Setting up the Bluetooth feature The Bluetooth menu provides the following options: • Activation: activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature. • My devices: search for connectable Bluetooth devices. • My phone’s visibility: allow other Bluetooth devices to connect to your phone. • My phone’s name: assign a Bluetooth device name to your phone, which is then displayed on other devices.
E690.book Page 57 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Using device options Sending data via Bluetooth From the device list, press to access the following options: • Connect: connect to a headset or hands-free car kit. • Disconnect: end the connection with the connected device. 1. Activate the Bluetooth feature. 2. Select the application in which the item you want to send is stored. 3. Select the item you want. 4. Press and select Send via → Bluetooth.
E690.book Page 58 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Menu functions 5. Select a device. 6. If necessary, enter the Bluetooth PIN needed for pairing and press . Receiving data via Bluetooth To receive data via Bluetooth, your phone’s Bluetooth feature must be active and its visibility must be enabled. 1. If an unauthorised Bluetooth device sends data to your phone, press to allow the device to access your phone. 2. Press to receive data.
E690.book Page 59 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM When the proxy is set to Disable: - DNS1: enter the primary address. - DNS2: enter the secondary address. Menu functions FM radio (Menu 3.7) Use this menu to listen to music or news via the FM radio on your phone. Turning on and listening to the radio Applications (Menu 3) • Send information via text message: send the URL containing the application via SMS, except for embedded games. • Memory status: access memory information for applications.
E690.book Page 60 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Menu functions 4. To exit the FM radio menu without turning off the radio, press [ ]. This enables you to access other functions while listening to the radio. Turning off the radio From the radio screen, press and select FM radio off or press [ ]. Setting up a radio station list You can store your favourite radio stations to quickly access them without searching through noisy frequencies. 1.
E690.book Page 61 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM This menu is available if you use a SIM-AT card that supports SIM Application Toolkit menus and provides additional services, such as news, weather, sports, entertainment, and location services. Available services may vary, depending on your service provider’s plans. For details, see your SIM card instructions or contact your service provider. (Menu 4) The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) on your phone allows you to access the wireless web.
E690.book Page 62 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Menu functions Navigating the web browser To Press scroll through browser items [Up] or [Down]. select a browser item < return to the previous page or [C]. return to the homepage and hold [C]. > or [ ]. Using browser menu options 1. Select or press [ ]. 2. Select one of the following browser options: • Back: go back to the previous page. • Home: go back to the homepage. • Exit: exit the web browser. • Reload: reload the current page.
E690.book Page 63 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Bookmarks (Menu 4.2) Adding a bookmark Accessing a bookmarked page Selecting a bookmark item launches the web browser and accesses the associated web page. Using bookmark options From the bookmark list, press to access the following options: • Open: access the bookmarked web page. Enter URL (Menu 4.3) Use this menu to manually enter a URL address and access the associated web page. Browser (Menu 4) 1. Select an empty location. 2.
E690.book Page 64 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Menu functions For each server, the following options are available: • Profile name: assign a name to the server profile. • Home URL: enter the address of your homepage. • Bearer: select a bearer for each type of network address accessed. • Proxy: select whether or not the phone uses a proxy server to launch the web browser. • GPRS settings: customise the GPRS network settings: When the proxy is set to Enable: Proxy IP: enter the web gateway address.
E690.book Page 65 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Current profile (Menu 4.6) Messages (Menu 5) Use the Messages menu to send and receive short messages, multimedia messages, and e-mails. You can also access push messages, broadcast messages. To access this menu, press
in Idle mode and select Messages. Use this menu to create and send text messages, multimedia messages, or e-mails. Text message (Menu 5.1.E690.book Page 66 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Menu functions 2. Enter a destination number. To send the message to more than one recipient, fill in additional destination fields. 3. Press [ ] to send the message. Using options while composing an SMS message While composing a message, press to access the following options: • Send only: just send the message. • Save and send: send the message and then save it in the Sentbox folder.
E690.book Page 67 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM • The maximum size allowed for a message can differ, depending on your service provider. • Depending on the file type or DRM (Digital Rights Management) system, some files may not be able to be forwarded. Select the Sound line. Select Add sound and add a sound clip. Select the Text line. Enter the message text and press [ ]. When you have finished, press and select Send. 10.Enter a phone number or an e-mail address.
E690.book Page 68 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Menu functions • Delete page: delete an added page. • Edit page: change the duration of page display or move the page between the other pages. • Attach: attach a Phonebook entry as a name card or a calendar item as a data format attachment, or a document file stored in the Other files folder. • Change image/Change video/Change sound: replace an added item. • Remove subject/Remove text/Remove media/Remove sound/Remove: remove an added item.
E690.book Page 69 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM • Add from memory card: add media files, or document files stored on the memory card. • View/Play: open the selected attachment. Using options while composing an e-mail While composing an e-mail, press to access the following options: • Add: add the subject of your e-mail or e-mail text. • Edit: edit the subject or text. • Add image/Add videos/Add sounds/Add music: add media files stored in the phone’s memory or on the memory card.
E690.book Page 70 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Menu functions My messages (Menu 5.2) Using message options Use this menu to access messages you have received, sent, or which have failed in sending. While viewing a message, press to access the following options: Inbox (Menu 5.2.1) SMS messages • Reply via: send a reply to the sender via SMS or MMS. • Forward: forward the message to other people. • Delete: delete the message.
E690.book Page 71 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Messages (Menu 5) MMS messages • Retrieve: retrieve the MMS message from the server. • Reply via text message: send a reply to the sender via SMS. • Reply via multimedia message to: send a reply via MMS to the sender or all recipients. • Forward: forward the message to other people. • Delete: delete the message. • Add to block list: add the sender’s number to the Block list to reject the messages from the sender.
E690.book Page 72 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Menu functions Configuration messages • Install: apply the configuration value in the message to the phone. • Cut address: extract URL addresses, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message. • Delete: delete the message. • Lock/Unlock: lock the message to prevent it from being deleted, or unlock the message. Draft (Menu 5.2.2) This folder stores messages you have saved to send at a later time.
E690.book Page 73 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM This folder stores messages that you have sent successfully. While viewing a message, press to access the following options: • View/Play: open the selected file. Attached files from the Other files folder cannot be open in your phone. • Register: save the attached name cards and calendar items to the phone. Messages (Menu 5) Sentbox (Menu 5.2.4) • Save to My files: save the selected file. • Forward: forward the message to other people.
E690.book Page 74 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Menu functions Email inbox (Menu 5.2.5) This folder stores e-mails that you have received. Viewing an e-mail 1. Press
E690.book Page 75 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM • Lock/Unlock: lock the e-mail to prevent it from being deleted, or unlock the e-mail. • Details: access the e-mail properties. Menu functions My folder (Menu 5.2.6) Use this menu to view the messages you have moved to this folder using the Move to my folder option while viewing a message list. Messages (Menu 5) • Reply to: send a reply to the sender or all recipients. • Forward: forward the e-mail to other people.
E690.book Page 76 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Menu functions Creating a template Creating a template 1. Select an empty location. 2. Enter a message and press [ ]. 1. Press and select Add new. 2. Create a template as you would when creating an MMS message. 3. Press and select Save in → Templates. Using template options From the template list, press to access the following options: • Edit: edit the template.
E690.book Page 77 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Delete all (Menu 5.4) Multimedia messages (Menu 5.5.2) You can configure SMS settings. • Sending options: set up the options for sending SMS messages: Request read receipt: send a read-reply request along with your messages. You can configure MMS settings. • Sending options: set up the options for sending MMS messages: Request delivery receipt: set the network to inform you when your messages have been delivered. Settings (Menu 5.
E690.book Page 78 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Menu functions Address hiding: set your address to be hidden from the recipient’s phone. Request read receipt: send a read-reply request along with your messages. Priority: set the priority level of your messages. Expiry date: set the length of time your messages are stored in the MMS server. Delivery after: set a time delay before messages are sent.
E690.book Page 79 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM APN: enter the access point name used for the address of the GPRS network. Login ID: enter the user ID. Password: enter the password. - Version: select an available OMA version and maximum size limit for sending or receiving messages. Menu functions Depending on your service provider, it may not be possible to support the maximum limit 300KB. In this case, try again after changing the setting to 100KB.
E690.book Page 80 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Menu functions Small imaging: you can add any type of item, except for video, of up to 30 KB. Moderate imaging: you can add any type of item, except for video, of up to 100 KB. Small video: you can add any type of item of up to 100 KB. Moderate video: you can add any type of items of up to 300 KB. • Creation mode: select an MMS creation mode.
E690.book Page 81 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Delete option: determine whether e-mails are deleted immediately or the next time you connect to the server. Download limit: determine the maximum size for incoming e-mails. Your phone will reject e-mails that exceed the specified size. Keep in server: leave copies of e-mails on the e-mail server after retrieving. • Email accounts: set up an e-mail account and select an account to be used: Current account: select an account.
E690.book Page 82 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Menu functions - Account name: enter a name for the currently selected account. To access the following options, press and select Next, or press [ ]. - User name: enter a user name. - Email address: enter your e-mail address. - Reply address: enter your e-mail address to be used when the recipient sends a reply. To access the following options, press and select Next, or press [ ].
E690.book Page 83 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM - Email retrieval limit: set the number of headers you will retrieve from the server. • Email profiles: set up an e-mail profile and select a profile to be used. Current profile: select a profile. Profile settings: configure e-mail profiles using different e-mail servers. Set the options for each profile: - Profile name: enter a name for the e-mail profile. - APN: enter the access point name used for the GPRS network address.
E690.book Page 84 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Menu functions Push message (Menu 5.5.4) You can change the settings for receiving push messages from the wireless web server. • Receive: set how your phone receives push messages. • Service centre: enter the address of the server from which you want to receive push messages, if the Receive option is set to Text message-C specific. SOS message (Menu 5.6) In an emergency, you can send SOS messages to your family or friends for help.
E690.book Page 85 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM • Text: check the preset SOS message text. Broadcast messages (Menu 5.7) Memory status (Menu 5.8) Messages (Menu 5) The broadcast service delivers short messages on various topics such as the weather or traffic. Use this menu to change the settings for the service and to access broadcast messages. • Read: open received broadcast messages. The Temporary box saves network messages until the phone is switched off.
E690.book Page 86 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Menu functions My files (Menu 6) The My files menu allows you to access images, videos, music files, and sound files stored in the phone’s memory or on the memory card. To access this menu, press
in Idle mode and select My files. As a result of the Digital Rights Management (DRM) system, some of the media items you download from the Internet or receive by MMS may require a license key to access them. Images (Menu 6.E690.book Page 87 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM • Print via: print the file by connecting the phone to a printer via USB or Bluetooth. Menu functions • To print via USB, you first need to set the USB mode to Pictbridge. p. 110 • Some printers may not be compatible with the phone. • Lock/Unlock: lock the file to prevent it from being deleted, or unlock the file. • Details: access the file properties. My files (Menu 6) • Send via: send the file via MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth.
E690.book Page 88 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Menu functions Playing a video clip 1. Select a video folder. 2. Select a video clip. During playback, use the following keys: Key Function Left Returns to the previous file. Moves backward in a file when held down. Right Skips to the next file. Moves forward in a file when held down. Pauses or resumes playback. Up Opens the file list. Down Stops playback. / 88 Adjusts the volume.
E690.book Page 89 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM While playing a sound clip, press to access the following options: • List: return to the sound list. • Send via: send the selected file via MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth. • Set as: set the file as your ringtone, alarm tone, or as a ringtone for a Phonebook entry. • Move to: move the file to another folder or to a memory card. • Copy to card: copy the file to a memory card. This option is only available if a memory card inserted.
E690.book Page 90 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Menu functions Other files (Menu 6.5) 90 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. From the file list, press to access the following options: • Send via: send the file via e-mail, or Bluetooth. • Move to card: move the file to a memory card. • Copy to card: copy the file to a memory card. • Delete: delete the selected file or all files.
E690.book Page 91 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Alarm (Menu 7.1) You can check the total amount of memory and the amount of memory currently in use in each media box. You can also access a media box by selecting it from this menu. Use this menu to set alarms. The alert type for a normal alarm corresponds to the call alert type settings. A wake-up alarm is not affected by your sound settings. (Menu 7) Use this menu to keep track of your schedule.
E690.book Page 92 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Menu functions Stopping an alarm Calendar (Menu 7.2) • For a non-wake-up alarm, press any key. • For a wake-up alarm, press or [ ]. Press any key, except for and [ ], to cause it to sound again after 5 minutes. You can do this a maximum of 5 times. Use this menu to keep track of your schedule. Deactivating an alarm 1. Select the alarm you want to deactivate. 2. Select Off on the Alarm line and press .
E690.book Page 93 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM • Repeat: (for Appointment) select to set the item to recur and select a repeat unit. • until: (for Appointment) set the ending date, if the item will recur. 4. Press to save the item. Entering an anniversary Planner (Menu 7) 1. Select a date on the calendar. 2. Press and select Create → Anniversary. 3. Enter information or change the settings: • Occasion: enter information about the anniversary. • Date: enter the date.
E690.book Page 94 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Menu functions 94 • AM/PM: select AM or PM in 12-hour time format. • Alarm tone: select an alarm tone. • Repeat every year: set the phone to remind you of the anniversary every year. 4. Press to save the anniversary. • Alarm time: enter the time for the alarm to ring. • AM/PM: select AM or PM in 12-hour time format. • Alarm tone: select an alarm tone. 4. Press to save the task. Entering a task Consulting the calendar 1.
E690.book Page 95 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Using calendar options On the calendar, press to access the following options: • View by: change the view mode of the calendar. • Create: add a new item. p. 92 • Go to: select today’s date or enter a specific date. • Event list: sort items by type of item. • Delete: delete items stored on the calendar by using various deleting options.
E690.book Page 96 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Menu functions • Memory status: access memory information for the items stored on the calendar. Viewing items in a different mode 96 Week view You can view items for the selected week. A cell on the timetable indicates the presence of item information. Select a cell in the day you want. You can change the calendar display to Day view or Week view. Press and select View by → a view mode. Memo (Menu 7.
E690.book Page 97 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Use this menu to find out the current time in another part of the world. Setting the local time zone 1. From the world map, press [Left] or [Right] to scroll to the city you want on the upper or lower line. As the time line moves, the time and date of the given zone displays. 2. Press [ ] to save the time zone. 1. From the world map, press and select Set daylight saving time. 2. Press [ ] to select the time zones you want. 3. Press .
E690.book Page 98 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Menu functions 2. Press one of the Navigation keys to access the math function you want. 3. Enter the second number. 4. Press [ ] to view the result. 5. If necessary, repeat from step 2 to continue the calculation. Convertor (Menu 7.6) Use this menu for common conversions, such as currency and temperature. Performing a conversion 1. Select a convertor. 2. Press [Left] or [Right] to select the original unit and press [Down]. 3.
E690.book Page 99 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Starting the timer Camera 1. Press . 2. Enter the length of time you want to count down and press . 3. Press [ ] to start counting down. You can use the camera module embedded in your phone to take photos and record videos. To access this menu, press in Idle ] in Idle mode and select Camera, or press [ mode. Stopwatch (Menu 7.8) Use this menu to measure elapsed time. The maximum time is 10 hours. 1. Press [ ] to start the stopwatch.
E690.book Page 100 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Menu functions Taking a photo with the phone open Using camera options in Capture mode 1. Access the Take photo menu or press and hold [ ] in Idle mode to turn on the camera. 2. Make any desired adjustments. • Press < > to access camera options. next section • Use the keypad to change the camera settings or switch to other modes. p. 101 ] to take a photo. The 3.
E690.book Page 101 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Camera (Menu 8) Preferences: change the following camera settings: - Shutter sound: select the sound that you hear when you press the shutter. - Zoom sound: turn the sound effect for zooming on or off. - Brightness sound: turn the sound effect for brightness adjustment on or off. - Default name: change the default prefix of file names. • Camera shortcuts: view the functions of the keys you can use in Capture mode.
E690.book Page 102 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Menu functions Key 102 Function Key Function Flips the image vertically. 8 Sets the timer. Shows the mirror image. 0 Goes to the My photos folder. 1 Switches to Record mode. p. 103 2 Changes the image size. 3 Changes the image quality. 4 Changes the shooting mode. 5 Changes the colour tone or applies a special effect. 6 Changes the white balance setting. 7 Selects a decorative frame. Changes the preview screen.
E690.book Page 103 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM • Lock/Unlock: lock the file to prevent it from being deleted, or unlock the file. • Details: access the file properties. 1. Press and hold [ ]. 2. Make any desired adjustments. • Press [ ] to flip the image vertically. • Press [ ] to show the mirror image. 3. Press [ ] to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically. Camera (Menu 8) • To print via USB, you first need to set the USB mode to Pictbridge. p.
E690.book Page 104 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Menu functions • Use the keypad to change the camera settings or switch to other modes. p. 105 3. Press [ ] or [ ] to start recording. 4. Press [ ], < >, or [ ] to stop recording. The video is automatically saved in the My video clips folder. 5. To Press play back the video clip [ ]. 104 >. p. 106 access video options < delete the video [C] and then . return to Record mode < >.
E690.book Page 105 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Using the keypad in Record mode You can use the keypad to customise your camera settings in Record mode: Key Function Left/Right Adjusts the brightness. Up/Down Zooms in or out. Menu functions Camera (Menu 8) Select Limit for multimedia messages or Limit for emails to record a video suitable for an MMS message or e-mail. The video clip is saved in 3gp format. Size: select a frame size. Quality: select an image quality.
E690.book Page 106 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Menu functions Key Function 5 Changes the colour tone or applies a special effect. 6 Changes the white balance setting. 7 Mutes or unmutes the audio. 8 Sets the timer. 0 Goes to the My video clips folder. Using video options After saving a video clip, press < > to access the following options: • Viewfinder: return Record mode. • Send via: send the file via MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth. • Delete: delete the file.
E690.book Page 107 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Go to My photos (Menu 8.3) Use this menu to access a list of photos you have taken. p. 86 Use this menu to access a list of videos you have recorded. p. 87 (Menu 9) The Settings menu provides you with various setting options to customise the phone to your preferences and needs. You can also reset the settings to their default values. To access this menu, press
in Idle mode and select Settings. Settings (Menu 9) Go to My video clips (Menu 8.E690.book Page 108 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Menu functions • Date: enter the current date. • Date format: select the date format. • Auto update: activate the auto time update feature. Your phone will read the MCC (Mobile Country Code) from the network and automatically update the current time for the country that you are in when you travel abroad. Time information may not be updated when you move to one time zone to another within a country. Phone settings (Menu 9.
E690.book Page 109 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM My menu (Menu 9.2.4) Setting up My menu item 1. Select an item to be changed. 2. Select the menu item you want. Using item options Press to access the following options: • Assign: assign an item. • Change: change the selected item. • Remove: remove the selected item. • Remove all: remove all items. Use this menu to activate the Advanced shortcut feature.
E690.book Page 110 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Menu functions • Right: Calendar p. 92 Changing an Advanced shortcut key 1. From the Advanced shortcuts menu, Press [Down] and select a key to be used as a shortcut key. 2. Select a menu to be assigned to the key. Using Advanced shortcut options Press to access the following options: • Change: assign or change a shortcut menu. • Remove: deactivate the shortcut assignment to the selected key. • Remove all: deactivate all shortcut assignments.
E690.book Page 111 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Extra settings (Menu 9.2.8) Use this menu to switch the phone to Offline mode or back to Online mode. Display settings (Menu 9.3) Use this menu to change settings for the display and light. Settings (Menu 9) You can turn the automatic redialling or answering features on or off. • Auto redial: set the phone to make up to ten attempts to redial a phone number after an unsuccessful call.
E690.book Page 112 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Menu functions Menu style (Menu 9.3.2) Brightness (Menu 9.3.5) Use this menu to change the settings for the main menu screen. • Main menu: select a display style for the main menu screen. • Roll-up menu: set whether or not to show the submenus in the main menu as a pop-up window. You can adjust the brightness of the display for varying lighting conditions. Text display (Menu 9.3.3) Calendar (Menu 9.3.
E690.book Page 113 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM You can adjust the key tone volume using [ / ] in Idle mode. Message tone (Menu 9.4.3) Use this menu to customise various sound settings. Use this menu to set up the ringtone for incoming messages and e-mails. • Tone: select one of the several message tones. • Alert type: specify how you are to be informed when a message comes in. • Repetition: specify how often the phone informs you of a new message. Incoming call (Menu 9.4.
E690.book Page 114 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Menu functions Silent mode (Menu 9.4.6) Light settings (Menu 9.5) Use this menu to set how the phone acts to alert you to a specific event in Silent mode. Use this menu to change settings for light. Extra tones (Menu 9.4.7) Use this menu to customise additional tones for the phone. • Minute minder: set the phone to beep every minute during an outgoing call to keep you informed of the length of your call.
E690.book Page 115 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Network services (Menu 9.6) 2. 3. Call diverting (Menu 9.6.1) 4. 5. This network service reroutes incoming calls to a phone number that you specify. 1. Select a call diverting option: • Divert always: divert calls. • Busy: divert calls when you are on another call. • No reply: divert calls when you do not answer the phone. 6. Settings (Menu 9) Use this menu to access network services.
E690.book Page 116 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Menu functions • All outgoing: prohibit outgoing calls. • International: prohibit international calls. • International except home: only allow calls to numbers within the current country when you are abroad, and to your home country. • All incoming: prohibit incoming calls. • Incoming while abroad: prohibit incoming calls when you use your phone outside of your home service area.
E690.book Page 117 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM For the phone to make and receive phone calls, it must register with an available network. Your phone can handle any of the following types of networks: Combined GSM 900/1800, GSM 1900, and Tri band (GSM 900/1800/ 1900). The country where you purchased your phone determines the default band that it uses. When you travel abroad, you must remember to change to an appropriate band. Voice mail server (Menu 9.6.
E690.book Page 118 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Menu functions If you enter an incorrect PIN/PIN2 three times, the SIM card is blocked. To unblock it, you need to enter your PUK/PUK2 (Personal Unblocking Key). The codes are supplied by your network operator. PIN check (Menu 9.7.1) The 4- to 8-digit PIN (Personal Identification Number) protects your SIM card against unauthorised use. When this feature is enabled, the phone requires your PIN each time it is switched on. Change PIN (Menu 9.7.
E690.book Page 119 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Mobile tracker (Menu 9.7.9) The SIM lock feature allows your phone to work only with the current SIM by assigning a SIM lock code. You must enter the SIM lock code to use a different SIM card. When someone tries to use your phone with another SIM card, the phone will automatically send the preset tracking message to your family or friends. You can check the phone number from which the messages are sent and then track your phone.
E690.book Page 120 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Menu functions • Sender: enter the sender’s name. • Message: check the preset tracking message text. 3. When you have finished, press . 4. Press if you agree to the terms and conditions of service listed on the screen. Memory status (Menu 9.8) Use this menu to check the amount of memory being used for storing data in Messages, My files, Calendar, Phonebook, JAVA world, and Memo. You can also view the amount of shared memory.
E690.book Page 121 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 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: “Insert SIM” • Be sure that the SIM card is correctly installed. “Phone lock” • The automatic locking function has been enabled. You must enter the phone’s password before you can use the phone.
E690.book Page 122 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Solve problems • You are trying to access an option for which you have no subscription with your service provider. Contact the service provider for further details. You have entered a number but it was not dialled • Be sure that you have pressed [ ]. • Be sure that you have accessed the right cellular network. • Be sure that you have not set an outgoing call barring option. Your correspondent cannot reach you • Be sure that your phone is switched on.
E690.book Page 123 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM No number is dialled when you re-call a Phonebook entry • Use the Contact list menu to ensure the number has been stored correctly. • Re-store the number, if necessary. 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.
E690.book Page 124 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 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 2.0W/kg.1 The highest SAR value for this model phone was 0.714 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.
E690.book Page 125 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM • Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of your battery: it may require cooling or warming first. • 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).
E690.book Page 126 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Health and safety information • Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Road safety Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold. When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility.
E690.book Page 127 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Hearing aids Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives. 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.
E690.book Page 128 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Health and safety information Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. Posted facilities Switch off your phone in any facility where posted notices require you to do so.
E690.book Page 129 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Emergency calls 1. Switch on the phone. 2. Key in the emergency number for your present location. Emergency numbers vary by location. 3. Press [ ]. 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.
E690.book Page 130 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Health and safety information • For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Improperly installed wireless equipment could result in serious injury if the air bag inflates. • Switch off your phone before boarding an aircraft.
E690.book Page 131 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM • Do not put the phone in or on heating devices, such as a microwave oven, stove, or radiator. The phone may explode when overheated. • When the phone or battery gets wet, the label indicating water damage inside the phone changes colour. In this case, phone repairs are no longer guaranteed by the manufacturer's warranty, even if the warranty for your phone has not expired.
E690.book Page 132 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM Health and safety information • 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.
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E690.book Page 1 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 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.:GH68-11806A English (SEA). 10/2006. Rev. 1.