SGH-X830 User’s Guide
Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Important safety precautions Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal. 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.
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 accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage you and your phone and may be dangerous. Water resistance Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry. Sensible use Use only in the normal position (held to the ear).
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.
Access the wireless web to get up-to-the-minute information and a wide variety of media content. • Offline mode Switch your phone to offline to use its non-wireless functions in an airplane. • Multimedia Message Service (MMS) Send and receive MMS messages with a combination of text, images, video, and audio. • SOS message Send SOS messages to your family or friends for help in an emergency.
Contents Unpack 6 Make sure you have each item Your phone 6 Keys, features, and locations Get started 7 First steps to operating your phone 4 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 Enter text 28 AB, T9, Number, and Symbol modes Call functions Install and charge the phone ........................... 7 Power on or off.............................................. 9 Keys and display........................................... 10 Access menu functions .................................. 13 Customise your phone .....
Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press
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.
Get started Insert the SIM card. 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. Make sure that the gold-coloured contacts on the card are face down. Install the battery. Install and charge the phone Remove the battery. If the phone is already on, first turn it off by pressing and holding [ ].
Get started Plug the travel adapter into the phone. Plug the adapter into a standard AC power outlet. When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter from the power outlet. 8 Remove the adapter from the phone. Low battery indicator When the battery is low: • a warning tone sounds, • the low battery message displays, and • the empty battery icon blinks. If the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off. Recharge your battery.
Power on or off Do not turn on the phone when mobile phone use is prohibited. Switch off 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold [ ]. 3. If necessary, enter the PIN and press . 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. This mode is helpful when you want to use your phone in a place where you are not allowed to use mobile devices, such as in an airplane and at a hospital.
Get started Keys and display Keys In Idle mode, access your favourite menus directly. p. 87 In Menu mode, scroll through menu options. You can rotate the jog disc to scroll through numbered menu options. In Idle mode, launch the web browser. With the phone closed, press and hold to launch or close the music player. In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu option or confirm input. Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display.
Enter special characters. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to activate or deactivate Silent mode. Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause between numbers. Adjust the phone volume. In Idle mode, adjust the key tone volume. With the phone closed, press and hold to turn on the display. In music player, with the phone closed, press and hold to lock the exposed keys. Get started Enter numbers, letters, and some special characters. In Idle mode, press and hold [1] to access your voicemail server.
Get started Icons1 Received signal strength Bluetooth active p. 95 Call in progress Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connected p. 95 Out of your service area; you cannot make or receive calls SOS message feature active p. 73 Alarm set p. 53 Music playback in progress Music playback paused SMS message MMS message Voicemail Configuration message Call diverting feature active p.
Office Zone, if registered for the appropriate service Roaming network Connected to a secured web page Silent mode (Vibration) Access menu functions Use the soft keys Get started Home Zone, if registered for the appropriate service 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 Back Silent mode (Mute) Call ringer set to vibrate Battery power level 1.
Get started Select an option 1. Press a desired soft key. 2. Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option. Customise your phone Display language 3. Press
You can set wallpaper for the idle screen. 1. In Idle mode, press
Get started Phone lock You can protect the phone against unauthorised use with a phone password. The phone will require the password on power-up. 1. In Idle mode, press
Step outside the phone Begin with your music player, the camera, the web, and other special features 1. Close the phone. 2. In Idle mode, press and hold [Centre]. 3. Press [Centre]. Play music Copy music files to the phone Play music files You can play .mp3, .aac, .aac+, and .wma files. Use these methods: • Download from the wireless web p. 57 • Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC Studio Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide • Synchronise music files with Windows Media Player p.
Step outside the phone Play music files (continued) Select a play list • HOLD: locks or unlocks the exposed keys when held down. 5. To close the music player, press and hold [Centre]. Music files are saved to your phone’s memory automatically, according to artist or genre. Select one of the play lists you want to listen to. 1. From the music player screen, press [Down] and select Open playlist. 2. Select a play list. 3. When a music file is selected, press [Centre] to play it. 18 Create a play list 1.
Use the camera Take a photo 2. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on the camera. 3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any desired adjustments. 4. Press [ ] or [Centre] to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically. 5. Press to take another photo. 1. In Idle mode, press
Step outside the phone Play a video 1. In Idle mode, press
Use Phonebook 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press . 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press . 2. Select Save contact → SIM → New. 2. Select Save contact → Phone → New → a number type. 3. Specify contact information: First name, Last name, Mobile, Home, Office, Fax, Other, Email, Caller ID, Ringtone, Group, and Note. 4. Press to save the contact. Step outside the phone Add a contact To the SIM card: To the phone’s memory: 3. Enter a name. 4.
Step outside the phone Find a contact (continued) Create and send a name card 4. Scroll to a number and press [ ] to dial, or press [Centre] to edit contact information. 1. In Idle mode, press
1. In Idle mode, press
Step outside the phone View messages View a text message When a notification appears: 1. Press . 2. Select the message from the Inbox. From the Inbox: 1. In Idle mode, press
Send SOS messages Set up SOS message options 1. In Idle mode, press
Step outside the phone Use Bluetooth Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology, enabling you to connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or control the phone remotely. Search for and pair with a Bluetooth device 1. In Idle mode, press
1. Access an application, Phonebook, My files, Memo, or Calendar. 2. Select an item. 3. Press and select Send via → Bluetooth. 4. For Phonebook, select which data you want to send. 5. Select a device. Receive data To receive data via Bluetooth, your phone’s Bluetooth feature must be active. Step outside the phone Send data 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. 6.
Enter text AB, T9, Number, and Symbol modes You can enter text for some features, such as Messages, Phonebook, or Calendar, using AB mode, T9 mode, Number mode, and Symbol mode. Using AB mode Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the display. Key Characters in order displayed Upper case Lower case Changing the text input mode • Press and hold [ ] to switch between T9 mode ( ) and AB mode ( ).
Entering a word in 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 insert a space. • Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor. • Press [ ] to delete characters one by one. Press and hold [ ] to clear the display. 1. Press [2] to [9] to start entering a word. Press each key once for each letter.
Enter text Other T9 mode operations • Press [1] to enter periods or apostrophes automatically. • Press [ ] to insert a space. • Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor. • Press [ ] to delete characters one by one. Press and hold [ ] to clear the display. Adding a new word to the T9 dictionary This feature may not be available for some languages. 1. Enter the word that you want to add. 2. Press [0] to display alternative words for your key presses.
2. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, then press [ ]. Call functions Advanced calling features Redialling recent numbers Making a call 1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and phone number. • Press [ ] to clear the last digit or press and hold [ ] to clear the whole display. • Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause between numbers. 2. Press [ ]. 3. When you want to end the call, press [ Making an international call 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [0]. The + character appears. ]. 1.
Call functions 1. In Idle mode, enter a location number and press [ ]. 2. Press [Left] or [Right] to scroll through other numbers. 3. Press or [ ] to dial the number you want. Answering a call When you receive a call, the phone rings and displays the incoming call image. Press or [ ] to answer the call. Tips for answering a call • When Anykey answer is active, you can press any key, except for and [ ]. p. 89 • When Active swivel is active, you can simply open the phone. p.
Press redial the last call the button twice. answer a call the button. end a call the button. Options during a call You can access a number of functions during a call. Adjusting the volume during a call Use [+/-] to adjust the earpiece volume during a call. Press [+] to increase the volume level and [-] to decrease the volume level. Placing a call on hold/Retrieving Press to place a call on hold, or press to retrieve the call.
Call functions 1. Press [ ] to answer the call. The first call is automatically put on hold. 2. Press to switch between the calls. 3. Press and select End held call to end the call on hold. 4. To end the current call, press [ ]. Using In-call options Press to access the following options during a call: • Switch to headset/Switch to phone: transfer the call to a Bluetooth headset or hands-free car kit, or back to the phone.
• SIM service: access special services, such as news, weather forecasts, entertainment, and location services, provided by your SIM card. This option is available when you use a SIM card supporting SIM Application Toolkit menus. • Join: set up a multi-party call by adding a caller on hold to a currently active call. You can include up to 5 people on a multi-party call. • Private: have a private conversation with one multi-party call participant. The other participants can converse with each other.
Menu functions Accessing a call log Missed calls (Menu 1.2) 1. Press [Left] or [Right] to move to another call type. 2. Press [Up] or [Down] to scroll through the call list. 3. Press [Centre] to view the details of a call, or [ ] to dial a number. This menu displays the most recent calls you did not answer. Using call log options While viewing call details, press to access the following options: • Call: edit the number and dial it. • Add to Phonebook: save the number to Phonebook.
Call time (Menu 1.6) The password is preset to 00000000. You can change this password. p. 98 This network feature displays the cost of calls. This menu is available only if supported by your SIM card. Note that this is not intended to be used for billing purposes. • Last call cost: check the cost of your last call. • Total cost: check the total cost of all of your calls. If the total cost exceeds the maximum cost set in Set max. cost, you must reset the counter before you can make another call. • Max.
Menu functions Phonebook (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
Create contact (Menu 2.2) Use this menu to add a new contact to Phonebook. Storing a contact in the phone’s memory 1. Select Phone. Phonebook (Menu 2) If you find a contact using Search as spelling, some options are not available. 2. Change the settings or enter information about the contact. • First name/Last name: assign a name. • Mobile/Home/Office/Fax/Other: add a number in any type. • Email: assign an e-mail address. • Caller ID: assign an image or video to alert you to a call from the person.
Menu functions • Phone number: add a number. • Location: assign a location number. 3. Press to save the contact. 1. Select a group. 2. Press . 3. Press [Centre] to select the contacts to be added. 4. Press
Speed dial (Menu 2.4) Assigning speed dial numbers • Remove: clear the speed dial setting for a key. Dialling speed dial numbers In Idle mode, press and hold the appropriate key. My namecard (Menu 2.5) Managing speed dial entries The procedure for creating your name card is the same as the one for saving a phone number in the phone’s memory. p. 39 Phonebook (Menu 2) 1. Select a key location from 2 to 9. Key 1 is reserved for your voicemail server. 2. Select a contact from the contact list. 3.
Menu functions • Send via: send the name card via SMS, MMS, or Bluetooth. • Exchange namecard: exchange name cards with another person via Bluetooth. • Delete: delete the name card. Own number (Menu 2.6) Use this feature to check your phone numbers, or to assign a name to each of the numbers. Changes made here do not affect the actual subscriber numbers on your SIM card. Management (Menu 2.7) Use this menu to manage contacts in Phonebook.
Applications (Menu 3) Use this menu to enjoy music. First, you need to save music files into your phone’s memory. You can quickly access this menu by pressing and holding [Centre] in Idle mode with the phone closed. You can connect your phone with an optional normal headset or Bluetooth stereo headset. You can play *.mp3, *.aac, *.aac+, and *.wma files. Use the following methods to save music files to your phone’s memory: • Download from the wireless web p.
Menu functions Synchronising music files with Windows Media Player You can copy music files to your phone by synchronising with Windows Media Player. You can also download WMDRM (Window Media Digital Rights Management) contents and license keys. 1. Switch to MTP mode. p. 88 2. Connect your phone to the PC with an optional PC data cable. 3. Select Synchronize media files to this device when the pop-up window appears on your computer. 4. Select the Sync tab. 5. Click Edit Playlist. 6.
Key Function Adjusts the volume. Down Accesses music player options. HOLD Locks or unlocks the exposed keys when held down. From the music player screen, press [Down] to access the following options. You can scroll through the options by spinning the jog disc. • Resume/Pause: begin or pause playback. • Play via: play the selected file via the phone speaker or a Bluetooth stereo headset.
Menu functions Selecting a play list Music files are saved to your phone’s memory automatically, according to artist or genre. Select one of the play lists you want to listen to. 1. From the music player screen, press [Down] and select Open playlist. 2. Select a play list. 3. When a music file is selected, press [Centre] to play it. Creating a play list You can create your own play list. 1. From the music player screen, press [Down] and select Open playlist. 2. Select My music. 3.
In Idle mode, press [ ] and to close the music player with the phone open. You can also press and hold [Centre] with the phone closed. Calendar (Menu 3.2) Use this menu to keep track of your schedule. When you enter the Calendar menu, the calendar in Month view appears with today’s date indicated by a coloured box. • Press [Left] or [Right] to move by day. • Press [Up] or [Down] to move by week. • Press [+] or [-] to move by month.
Menu functions 3. Enter information or change the settings: • Subject: enter a title for the appointment. • Details: enter the appointment details. • Start date and Start time: enter the starting date and time for the appointment. • AM/PM: select AM or PM in 12-hour time format. • End date and End time: enter the ending date and time for the appointment. • AM/PM: select AM or PM in 12-hour time format. • Location: enter information about the appointed location. • Alarm: set an alarm for the appointment.
Entering a task Once you have created items, the type icons and the number of items for a specific day appear at the bottom of the calendar. • Appointment • Anniversary • Task Applications (Menu 3) 1. Select a date on the calendar. 2. Press and select Create → Task. 3. Enter information or change the settings: • Task: enter information about the task. • Start date: enter the starting date. • Due date: enter the ending date. • Select priority: select a priority level. 4.
Menu functions • View by: change the view mode of the calendar. p. 50 • Delete: delete the item. • Memory status: access memory information for the items stored on the calendar. • Missed alarm events: view items whose alarms you have missed. • Memory status: access memory information for the items stored on the calendar. You can also access an item by selecting it from this menu.
• Use this menu to record voice memos. A voice memo can be up to one hour long. Playing a voice memo 1. From the Voice recorder screen, press and select Go to My voice clips. 2. Select a voice memo. During playback, use the following keys: Key Function Recording a voice memo Centre Pauses or resumes playback. 1. Press [Centre] to start recording. 2. Speak into the microphone. Press [Centre] to pause or resume recording. Left Returns to the previous memo.
Menu functions Key Function Java world (Menu 3.4) Right Skips to the next memo. Skips forward in a memo when held down. Use this menu to play the embedded Java games. Scroll to the game you want and press to launch the selected application. +/- Adjusts the volume. World clock (Menu 3.5) Down Stops playback. Use this menu to set your local time zone and find out the current time in another part of the world.
Applying daylight saving time 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. Setting an alarm 1. Select the type of alarm. 2. Set each alarm option: • Alarm: activate the alarm. • Alarm time: enter the time for the alarm to ring. Stopping an alarm • For a non-wake-up alarm, press any key. • For a wake-up alarm, press or [Centre].
Menu functions Setting alarms to sound when the phone is off From the Alarm screen, select Auto power → On. If the phone is off when it is time for the alarm to sound, the phone switches on and sounds the alarm. Calculator (Menu 3.7) Use this menu to perform basic arithmetic functions, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. 1. Enter the first number. • Press <.()> to insert a decimal point or bracket. • Press [ ] or [ ] to move the cursor. 2.
For the currency converter, you can view and set currency rates by pressing . • Press [Centre] on the Timer screen to stop the timer before it rings. Stopwatch (Menu 3.10) Use this menu to measure elapsed time. The maximum time is 10 hours. Use this menu to set a period of time for the phone to count down. The phone sounds an alarm when the specified period of time expires. 1. Press [Centre] to start the stopwatch. 2. Press [Centre] to check an interval.
Menu functions • Delete: delete the selected licence key or all licence keys. • Go to My messages: access the message that contains the media content. • Go to my item: access the corresponding file folder. • Details: access the properties of the licence key. Memo (Menu 3.12) Use this menu to make memos of important things and manage them. Creating a memo 1. Press and select Create. 2. Enter the memo text and press [Centre]. Viewing a memo Select the memo you want to view.
Browser (Menu 4) Use this menu to connect your phone to the network and load the homepage of the wireless web service provider. You can also press [Centre] in Idle mode. To Press scroll through browser items [Up] or [Down]. select a browser item [Centre], or and select Go to. return to the previous page , or and select Go → Back. move to the next page and select Go → Forward. Browser (Menu 4) Home (Menu 4.
Menu functions • Go to homepage: return to the homepage. • Keys to buy: send a request for buying a licence key for a DRM file. This option will be available only when you access the web browser from a message containing a DRM file. • Enter URL: enter a URL address manually. • Go: move backward or forward through pages in history. • Reload: reload the current page with updated information. • Bookmarks: bookmark the current page or access the bookmark list.
Accessing a bookmarked page Use this menu to manually enter a URL address and access the associated web page. You can add the entered URL to the bookmark list by selecting Add bookmark. Selecting a bookmark item launches the web browser and accesses the associated web page. Bookmarks (Menu 4.3) Adding a bookmark 1. Press . If a bookmark has already been saved, press and select Add bookmark. 2. Enter a title for the bookmark and press [Down]. 3. Enter a URL address and press .
Menu functions Saved pages (Menu 4.4) Browser settings (Menu 4.7) You can access the list of pages you have saved while online. If you select a link on the page, the phone switches to online to access the linked page. Use this menu to select a connection profile to be used for accessing the wireless web. You can also create or edit a profile. p. 100 History (Menu 4.5) You can access the list of pages you have accessed recently. Select a URL from the list to access the corresponding web page.
Text message (Menu 5.1.1) Creating and sending an SMS message 1. Enter your message and press [Centre]. 2. Enter a destination number. To send the message to more than one recipient, fill in additional destination fields. 3. Press [Centre] to send the message. Messages (Menu 5) • The maximum number of characters allowed in a message varies by service provider. If your message exceeds the maximum number of characters, the phone will split the message. • You can use various options by pressing .
Menu functions • Text style: change the text attributes. • Input method: change the text input mode. 4. Select Add image or Add video and add an image or a video clip. • 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. Multimedia message (Menu 5.1.
• Add page: add pages. Move to each page by pressing [Left] or [Right]. • Delete page: delete a page. • Edit page: change the duration of page display or move the page forward among the other pages. • Attach: attach a Phonebook entry as a name card, a calender data as a data format attachment, or a document file stored in the Other files folder. • Remove subject/Remove message/ Remove media/Remove sound/Remove: remove an added item.
Menu functions Inbox (Menu 5.2.1) This folder stores all of the messages you have received.
MMS messages • Retrieve: retrieve the MMS message from the MMS server. • Reply via text message: reply to the sender via SMS. • Reply via multimedia message to: reply to the sender or all other recipients of the message via MMS. • Forward: forward the message to other people. • Delete: delete the message. • Cut address: extract URL addresses, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message. • Attached items: save media content from the message to your phone’s memory.
Menu functions Configuration messages • Install: apply the configuration specified in the message to your phone. • Delete: delete the message. • Lock/Unlock: lock the message to prevent it from being deleted, or unlock the message. Push messages • Go to URL: connect to the URL address specified in the message. • Cut address: extract URL addresses, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message. • Delete: delete the message.
Outbox (Menu 5.2.3) Sentbox (Menu 5.2.4) This folder stores messages that you have sent. While viewing a message, press to access the following options: • Forward: forward the message to other people. • Cut address: extract URL addresses, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message. • Delete: delete the message. 67 Messages (Menu 5) This folder stores messages that the phone is attempting to send or has failed to send.
Menu functions • Move to phone/Move to SIM: move the message between the SIM card and the phone’s memory. • Lock/Unlock: lock the message to prevent it from being deleted, or unlock the message. • Details: access the message properties. My folders (Menu 5.2.5) Use this menu to create new folders and organise your messages. Creating a folder 1. Press . 2. Enter a folder name and press .
(Menu 5.3.2) You can access embedded MMS templates or ones you have saved so that you can use them when composing an MMS message. From the template list, press to access the following options: • View: open the selected template. • Edit: create and send a new message using the selected template. Delete all (Menu 5.4) Use this menu to delete messages in each message folder all at once. Messages (Menu 5) Multimedia message templates • Send message: send the selected template.
Menu functions Settings (Menu 5.5) Use this menu to set up various options for using the messaging service. Text messages (Menu 5.5.1) You can configure SMS settings. • Send settings: set up the options for sending SMS messages: Reply path: allow recipients to reply to you through your SMS server. Delivery report: set the network to inform you when your messages have been delivered. Character support: select a character encoding type.
Multimedia messages (Menu 5.5.2) Messages (Menu 5) You can configure MMS settings. • Sending options: set up the options for sending MMS messages: Delivery report: set the network to inform you when your messages have been delivered. Hide address: set your address to be hidden from the recipient’s phone. Read reply: send a read-reply request along with your messages. Priority: set the priority level of messages. Expiry date: set the length of time messages are stored in the MMS server.
Menu functions automatically when you are in your home service area. Reception when abroad: determine if your phone retrieves new messages automatically when you are roaming on another network. Reception within home network or abroad has the following options: - Manual: the phone displays notifications. Use the Retrieve option to manually download new messages. - Automatic: the phone automatically retrieves messages from the server. - Reject: the phone rejects all messages.
SOS messages (Menu 5.6) While the phone is attempting to send an SOS message, turns to red and you cannot access menu functions in this mode. To use the phone as normal, press [ ] when the icon turns to blue. Repeats: set the number of times the phone repeats sending SOS messages. Message: check the preset SOS message text. Messages (Menu 5) In an emergency, you can send SOS messages to your family or friends for help. You can also receive SOS messages from other people who are in an emergency.
Menu functions Memory status (Menu 5.7) Use this menu to view the amount of memory currently in use in each message folder. Press [Left] or [Right] to view the memory status by type. 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. To access this menu, press
Viewing a slide show 1. Select My photos. 2. Press and select Slide show. 3. Select an interval option. The slide show begins. 4. Press to stop the slide show. Using image options While viewing an image, press to access the following options: • Send via: send the file via MMS or Bluetooth. My files (Menu 6) You can view your photos as a slide show, a sequential presentation of each photo in the current folder.
Menu functions Videos (Menu 6.2) This menu displays video clips you have recorded, downloaded, received in messages, or imported from a computer. Video clips recorded on other devices, such as camcorders, may not play correctly. Function Right Skips to the next file. Moves forward in a file when held down. +/- Adjusts the volume. Down Stops playback. Playing a video clip Using video options 1. Select a video folder. 2. Select a video clip.
This menu displays music files you have downloaded or imported from a computer. From the file list, press to access the following options: • Play: play the currently selected music file. • Send via bluetooth: send the file via Bluetooth. My files (Menu 6) Music (Menu 6.3) • Set as: set the file as your ringtone or as a ringtone for a Phonebook entry. • Activate key: get a new licence key when the key for the selected DRM file expires. • Delete: delete the selected file or the files you want.
Menu functions Sounds (Menu 6.4) This menu displays voice memos you have recorded, and sound files you have downloaded, received in messages, or imported from a computer. Playing a sound clip 1. Select a sound folder. 2. Select a sound clip. For a voice memo, see Voice recorder. p. 51 Using sound options While playing a sound clip, press to access the following options: • Send via: send the file via MMS or Bluetooth. • Set as: set the file as your ringtone or as a ringtone for a Phonebook entry.
Memory status (Menu 6.6) 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 MMS or Bluetooth. • Delete: delete the selected file or the files you want. • Rename: change the file name. • Bluetooth visibility: share the selected file or the files you want with other Bluetooth devices.
Menu functions Taking a photo You can take photos in various modes. The camera produces JPEG photos. When you take a photo in direct sunlight or in bright conditions, shadows may appear on the photo. Make sure that the lens is not blocked by your fingers. 4. To delete the photo [ ] and then . send the photo via MMS [Centre]. p. 62 return to Capture mode . Taking a photo 1. Access the Camera menu or press and hold [ ] to turn on the camera. 2. Make any desired adjustments.
Brightness sound: turn the sound effect for brightness adjustment on or off. White balance: adjust the colour balance of the image. You can make your photo appear warmer or cooler. ISO: change the ISO setting, which controls the sensitivity of your camera. For low light situations, select a higher ISO number. The higher the ISO number, the faster the camera shutter functions and the more sensitive the camera is to light. Higher ISO settings may bring some distortion to an image.
Menu functions 82 Key Function Key Function Left/Right Adjusts the brightness. 8 Sets the timer. Up/Down/ +/- Zooms in or out. 9 Changes the ISO settings. 1 Switches to Record mode. p. 83 0 Goes to the My photos folder. 2 Changes the image size. 3 Changes the image quality. 4 Changes the storing mode. 5 Changes the colour tone or applies a special effect. 6 Changes the white balance. 7 Selects a decorative frame. Sets whether or not to use Night shot mode.
• Press < > to access camera options. next section • Use the keypad to change the camera settings or switch to other modes. p. 85 3. Press [Centre] or [ ] to start recording. 4. Press [Centre], < >, or [ ] to stop recording. The video is automatically saved in the My video clips folder. Press Recording a video play back the video clip [Centre]. You can record a video of what is displayed on the camera screen and save it. access video options < delete the video [ ] and then .
Menu functions Using camera options in Record mode In Record mode, press < > to access the following options: • Take photo: switch to Capture mode. • Effects: change the colour tone or apply a special effect. • Timer: set a time delay before the camera starts recording. • Go to My video clips: access the My video clips folder. • Camcorder settings: change the following settings for recording a video: Recording mode: select a video recording mode.
Using the keypad in Record mode Function Left/Right Adjusts the brightness. Up/Down/ +/- Zooms in or out. 1 Switches to Capture mode. p. 80 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. 6 Changes the white balance. Function 7 Mutes or unmutes audio. 8 Sets the timer. 0 Goes to the My video clips folder. Changes the preview screen.
Menu functions • Go to My video clips: access the My video clips folder. p. 76 • Lock/Unlock: lock the file to prevent it from being deleted, or unlock the file. • Details: access the file properties. Settings (Menu 8) 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 status. To access this menu, press
Phone settings (Menu 8.2) Assigning a shortcut menu Many different features of your phone’s system can be customised to suit your preferences. 1. Select a key to be used as a shortcut key. 2. Select a menu to be assigned to the key. Using 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.
Menu functions Volume key (Menu 8.2.4) Use this menu to set whether the phone mutes the call ringer or rejects a call if you press and hold [+/-] when a call comes in. USB setting (Menu 8.2.5) Use this menu to select a USB mode that will be used when you connect your phone to a PC via USB interface. • Mediea transfer[MTP]: you can use MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) mode to transfer WMDRM (Window Media Digital Rights Management) contents with licence keys directly from the Windows Media Player to the phone.
Offline mode (Menu 8.2.7) Display settings (Menu 8.3) Use this menu to change settings for the display and backlight. Wallpaper (Menu 8.3.1) You can set up the idle screen on the display. • Main display: select an image or video clip to be displayed on the display. • Text position: select a text position. If you do not want to display text in Idle mode, select Off. Main menu style (Menu 8.3.2) Settings (Menu 8) Use this menu to switch the phone to Offline mode or back to Online mode.
Menu functions Dialing display (Menu 8.3.5) Keypad tone (Menu 8.4.2) Use this menu to select a font size and colour for the numbers, and background colour of the display while dialling. Use this menu to select the tone that the phone sounds when you press a key. Show caller information (Menu 8.3.6) Use this menu to block caller ID information on all incoming calls. Sound settings (Menu 8.4) Use this menu to customise various sound settings. Incoming call (Menu 8.4.
Swivel tone (Menu 8.4.5) Silent mode (Menu 8.4.6) Extra tones (Menu 8.4.7) 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. • Connection tone: set the phone to beep when an outgoing call connects to the system. • Alert on call: set the phone to beep when you receive a new message or when the time for an alarm comes during a call. Light settings (Menu 8.
Menu functions • Night time: the keypad light is used only between 5:00 PM and 9:00 AM. • Custom time: you can specify the time period that the keypad light is used. Network services (Menu 8.6) Use this menu to access network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, if you wish. 2. 3. Call diverting (Menu 8.6.1) 4. 5. This network service reroutes incoming calls to a phone number that you specify. 1.
Call barring (Menu 8.6.2) Settings (Menu 8) 1. Select a call barring option: • All outgoing calls: prohibit all 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 service area. • All incoming calls: prohibit incoming calls. • Incoming while abroad: prohibit incoming calls when you use your phone outside of your home service area.
Menu functions Network selection (Menu 8.6.4) Voice mail server (Menu 8.6.6) This network service allows you to manually select the network to be used while roaming outside of your home area, or to let the network be chosen automatically. You can select a network other than your home network only if there is a valid roaming agreement between the two. Use this menu to store the number of the voicemail server and access your voicemails. Caller ID (Menu 8.6.
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. Since the devices communicate using radio waves, they do not need to be in line of sight to each other. Settings (Menu 8) Bluetooth (Menu 8.
Menu functions • My phone’s name: assign a Bluetooth device name to your phone, which is then displayed on other devices. • Secure mode: determine if the phone asks for your confirmation when other devices access your data. • Bluetooth services: display available Bluetooth services. Searching for and pairing with a Bluetooth device 1. From the Bluetooth menu, select My devices. 2. Select Search for new devices. After searching, a list of devices to which you can connect displays.
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 and press . 4. Select Send via → Bluetooth. 5. For Phonebook, select which data you want to send. 6. Select a device. 7. If necessary, enter the Bluetooth PIN needed for pairing and press . Settings (Menu 8) Sending data via Bluetooth From the device list, press to access the following options: • Connect: connect to a headset or handsfree car kit.
Menu functions 2. Press to receive data. Change PIN code (Menu 8.8.2) Security (Menu 8.8) Use this menu to change your PIN. The PIN check feature must be enabled to change the PIN. Use this menu to protect the phone against unauthorised use by managing the several access codes of your phone and SIM card. 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 service provider.
Change PIN2 code (Menu 8.8.8) Use this menu to lock access to messages, media files, all menu functions on the phone, except for call functions. When a privacy option is enabled, you must enter the phone password to access the locked items or functions. If supported by your SIM card, use this menu to change your current PIN2. This menu allows your phone to work only with the current SIM by assigning a SIM password. You must enter the SIM password to use a different SIM card. Fixed dialling mode (Menu 8.
Menu functions 2. Specify the following options: • Mobile tracker: activate the Mobile tracker feature. • Recipients: specify phone numbers to which you want to send the tracking messages. • 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. Connection settings (Menu 8.
When the bearer is set to GSM: Dial number: enter the PPP phone number. Login ID: enter the login ID. Password: enter the login password. Data call type: select a call type for data transmission. 3. Press to save the profile. Menu functions Settings (Menu 8) • Port: enter the port number of the proxy server. • Linger time: set a time period after which the network is disconnected if there has been no new data traffic in that time.
Reset settings (Menu 8.10) Use this menu to reset the phone’s settings you have changed. 1. Press [Centre] to select the setting categories to be reset. 2. Press . 3. Press to confirm the reset. 4. Enter the phone password and press . The password is preset to 00000000. You can change this password. p.
“No service,” “Network error,” or “Not done” displays • The network connection has been lost. You may be in a weak signal area. Move and try again. • You are trying to access an option for which you have no subscription with your service provider. Contact the service provider for further details. Solve problems “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.
Solve problems 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. The microphone is located at the bottom of the phone. The phone starts beeping and “Warning. Low battery” flashes on the display • Your battery is insufficiently charged. Recharge the battery. The audio quality of the call is poor • Check the signal strength indicator on the display ( ).
Health and safety information SAR certification information This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves. Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured to not exceed the limits for exposure to radiofrequency (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.
Health and safety information This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a base station, the lower the power output of the phone. Before a new model phone is available for sale to the public, compliance with the European R&TTE Directive must be shown. This directive includes as one of its essential requirements the protection of the health and safety of the user and any other person.
• Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Health and safety information • 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.
Health and safety information 108 Operating environment Electronic devices 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. When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, read its user’s guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products.
Vehicles 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. 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.
Health and safety information Users are advised to switch off the phone while at a refuelling point (service station). Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution areas), chemical plants, or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked.
Other important safety information • Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device. • Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly. • Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as the phone, its parts, or accessories.
Health and safety information 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. • Keep your phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children and pets. They may accidentally damage these things or choke on small parts. • Keep the phone dry.
• 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. Health and safety information • 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.
Index A AB mode, text input • 28 Active flip • 88 Alarm • 53 Answering call • 32 second call • 33 Anykey answer • 88 Auto redial • 88 B Background image • 89 Backlight, set display • 91 keypad • 91 Barring, calls • 93 Battery charging • 7 low indicator • 8 precautions • 106 114 Bluetooth receiving, data • 97 sending, data • 97 settings • 95 Broadcast messages • 66, 72 Browser, web • 57 C Calculator • 54 Calendar • 47 Call cost • 37 Call log dialled • 36 missed • 36 received • 36 Call time • 37 Caller
E Emergency calls • 110 F FDN (Fixed Dialling Number) mode • 99 G Games • 52 Greeting message • 87 H Health and safety • 105 Holding, call • 33 I Icons, description • 12 Images, downloaded • 74 Inbox, messages MMS/SMS • 64 Indicative tone • 91 International calls • 31 Internet • 57 J Java applications • 52 K Key tones selecting • 90 sending/muting • 34 Index Deleting call log • 35 events • 50 MMS • 65, 69 phonebook • 39, 42 SMS • 65, 69 Dialled calls • 36 Dialling font, set • 89 Display brigh
Index Messages broadcast • 66, 72 configuration • 66 MMS • 62, 65 push • 66, 72 SMS • 61, 64 SOS • 73 Minute minder • 91 Missed calls • 36 MMS messages creating/sending • 62 deleting • 65 setting • 71 viewing • 64 Mobile tracker • 99 Multiparty-call • 35 Music player • 43 Music, downloaded • 77 My files • 74 N Name card • 41 116 Names entering • 28 searching • 38 Network selection • 94 Network services • 92 O Outbox, messages • 67 P Password call barring • 93 phone • 98 Phone care and maintenance • 1
S Safety information • 105 precautions • 1 Security settings • 98 Sent messages • 67 Shortcut • 87 Silent mode entering • 15 setting • 91 SIM card inserting • 7 locking • 99 SMS messages creating/sending • 61 deleting • 65 setting • 70 viewing • 64 SOS messages • 73 Sound settings • 90 Sounds, downloaded • 78 Speed dial • 41 Stopwatch • 55 Swing tone • 90 Switching on/off microphone • 34 phone • 9 T T9 mode, text input • 29 Templates, message • 68 Text, enter • 28 Time, set • 87 Timer • 55 Index Reco
* 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.:GH68-11877A English (EU). 10/2006. Rev. 1.
