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SGH-D900i

User’s Guide
Drive safely at all times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park
your vehicle first.

Switch off the phone when refuelling

Important safety Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service


station) or near fuels or chemicals.

precautions Switch off in an aircraft


Wireless phones can cause interference. Using
them in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.
Failure to comply with the following
precautions may be dangerous or illegal. Switch off the phone near all medical
equipment
Hospitals or health care facilities may be using
equipment that could be sensitive to external radio
Copyright information frequency energy. Follow any regulations or rules in
force.
• Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
Interference
Bluetooth QD ID: B012592
• JavaTM is a trademark or registered trademark All wireless phones may be subject to interference,
of Sun Microsystems, Inc. which could affect their performance.
Be aware of special regulations Accessories and batteries
Meet any special regulations in force in any area Use only Samsung-approved batteries and
and always switch off your phone whenever it is accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables.
forbidden to use it, or when it may cause Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage
interference or danger. you or your phone and may be dangerous.

Water resistance • The phone could explode if the battery is


replaced with an incorrect type.
Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Sensible use
Use only in the normal position (held to your ear).
Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when At very high volumes, prolonged listening
the phone is switched on. to a headset can damage your hearing.

Emergency calls
Qualified service
Key in the emergency number for your present
location, then press . Only qualified service personnel may repair your
phone.
Keep your phone away from small children
Keep the phone and all its parts, including For more detailed safety information, see "Health
accessories, out of the reach of small children. and safety information" on page 37.

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About this Guide • Camera and camcorder
Use the camera module on your
This User’s Guide provides you with condensed phone to take a photo or record
information about how to use your phone. a video.

In this guide, the following instruction icons


appear:
Indicates that you need to pay careful
Special features of your phone
attention to the subsequent information
regarding safety or phone features.
• Music player
→ Indicates that you need to press the Play music files using your
Navigation keys to scroll to the specified phone as a music player. You
option and then select it. can use other phone functions
[ ] Indicates a key on the phone. while listening to music.
For example, [ ]
• FM radio
< > Indicates a soft key, whose function is
Listen to your favourite radio
displayed on the phone screen.
stations anytime, anywhere.
For example, <Menu>

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• Image editor • Offline mode
Edit or decorate your photos. Switch your phone to Offline
mode to use its non-wireless
functions while on an airplane.

• Photo printing • Bluetooth


Print your photos to preserve Transfer media files and
your best moments forever. personal data, and connect to
other devices using wireless
Bluetooth technology.

• Phone to TV
• SOS message
View photos and video clips
captured with the phone on Send SOS messages to your
your TV screen. family or friends for help in an
emergency.

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Play music................................................... 17
Contents Listen to the FM radio ................................... 18
Browse the web ........................................... 19
Unpack 6 Use Phonebook ............................................ 20
Make sure you have each item Send messages ............................................ 21
View messages ............................................ 23
Get started 6 Use Bluetooth .............................................. 24
First steps to operating your phone Menu functions 26
Assemble and charge the phone ...................... 6 All menu options listed
Power on or off.............................................. 7
Phone layout ................................................. 7 Health and safety information 37
Keys and icons .............................................. 8
Access menu functions .................................. 11
Enter text .................................................... 12
Customise your phone ................................... 13
Step outside the phone 15
Begin with call functions, camera, music player, web
browser, and other special features
Make or answer calls ..................................... 15
Use the camera ............................................ 16

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Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode.
1 Call log 3 Applications 6 My files 9 Settings
1 Recent contacts 4 FM radio 1 Images 1 Time and date
2 Missed calls 5 Bluetooth 2 Videos 2 Phone settings
3 Dialled calls 6 Java world 3 Music 3 Display settings
4 Received calls 7 SIM application toolkit1 4 Sounds 4 Sound settings
5 Delete all 5 Other files 5 Light settings
6 Call time 4 Browser
6 Memory card3 6 Network services
7 Call costs1 1 Home 7 Memory status 7 Security
2 Bookmarks 8 Memory status
2 Phonebook 7 Planner
3 Enter URL2 9 Reset settings
1 Contact list 4 Clear cache 1 Alarm 10 Key management
2 FDN contacts1 5 Profile settings 2 Calendar 11 VOD settings4
3 Create contact 6 Current profile 3 Memo
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4 Group 4 World clock


5 Messages 1. Available only if supported
5 Speed dial 5 Calculator by your SIM card.
6 My namecard 1 Create new message 6 Converter 2. The menu name may be
7 Own number 2 My messages 7 Timer labelled differently
8 Management 3 Templates 8 Stopwatch depending on your service
9 Service number1 4 Delete all provider.
8 Camera 3. Available only if a memory
3 Applications 5 Settings
6 SOS messages 1 Take photo card is inserted.
1 Music player 7 Broadcast messages 2 Record video 4. Available only if supported
2 Voice recorder by your service provider.
8 Memory status 3 Go to My photos
3 Image editor 4 Go to My video clips
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Unpack Get started
Make sure you have each item First steps to operating your phone
• Phone Assemble and charge the 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.

To AC power outlet
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Removing the battery cover Phone layout
Front view

Earpiece

Display

Power on or off Web access/


Navigation keys
(Up/Down/Left/
Confirm key Right)
Switch on 1. Open the phone.
Volume keys Right soft key
2. Press and hold [ ]. Power/Menu
Left soft key
3. If necessary, enter the exit key
Dial key
PIN and press <OK>. Delete key
Memory
Switch off 1. Open the phone. card slot Mouthpiece
Alphanumeric Special
2. Press and hold [ ]. keys function keys

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Get started
Rear view Keys and icons
Mirror
Keys
Camera lens
Perform the function indicated on
the bottom line of the display.

In Idle mode, access the following


menus:
• Up: My menu mode
• Down/Left/Right: your favourite
menus
Camera key In Menu mode, scroll through menu
Multi-function options.
jack
In Idle mode, launch the web
browser.
When you close the phone, it locks the exposed In Menu mode, select the
keys to prevent any unwanted phone operations, highlighted menu option or confirm
from accidentally pressing any of the keys. To input.
unlock the keypad, press the left soft key and
then <OK>.
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Make or answer a call. Enter special characters or perform
In Idle mode, retrieve the numbers special functions.
recently dialled, missed, or In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to
received. activate or deactivate Silent mode.
Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause
Delete characters from the display between numbers.
or items in an application.
Adjust the phone volume.
Press and hold to switch the phone
on or off.
End a call. In Idle mode, press and hold to turn
In Menu mode, cancel input and on the camera.
return the phone to Idle mode. In Camera mode, take a photo or
Enter numbers, letters, and some record a video.
special characters.
In Idle mode, press and hold [1] to
access your voicemail server. Press
and hold [0] to enter an
international call prefix.

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Get started
Icons Call diverting active
The following icons may appear on the top line
of the screen to indicate your phone’s status. Bluetooth active
Depending on your country or service provider,
the icons shown on the display may vary. Synchronised with PC

Signal strength GPRS (2.5G) network

Call in progress EDGE network

Out of your service area or Offline Home Zone


mode
Office Zone
Alarm set
Music playback in progress
New message:
Music playback paused
• : Text message
• : Multimedia message Memory card inserted
• : Email FM radio on
• : Voicemail

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Silent mode (Mute) Access menu functions
Silent mode (Vibration) Select an 1. Press a desired soft key.
option 2. Press the Navigation keys to
SOS message feature active
move to the next or
Bluetooth hands-free car kit or previous option.
headset connected 3. Press <Select>, <OK>, or
[ ] to confirm the
Ringer type function displayed or option
• None: Melody highlighted.
• : Increasing melody
4. Press <Back> to move up
• : Vibration one level.
• : Melody and vibration Press [ ] to return to Idle
• : Increasing and vibration mode.
• : Vibration then melody
• : Melody then vibration Use menu Press the number key
numbers corresponding to the option
Battery power level you want.

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Get started
Enter text T9 mode To enter a word:
Change the • Press and hold [ ] to 1. Press [2] to [9] to start
text input switch between T9 mode entering a word.
mode ( ) and ABC mode 2. Enter the whole word
( ). before editing or deleting
• Press [ ] to change case characters.
or switch to Number mode
3. When the word displays
( ).
correctly, press [ ] to
• Press and hold [ ] to insert a space.
switch to Symbol mode.
Otherwise, press [0] to
display alternative word
ABC mode To enter a word:
choices.
Press the appropriate key until
the character you want Number Press the keys corresponding
appears on the display. mode to the digits you want.

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Symbol Press the corresponding
Customise your phone
mode number key to select a
symbol. 1. In Idle mode, press
Display
<Menu> and select
Other • Press [1] to enter language
Settings → Phone
operations punctuation marks or settings → Language.
special characters.
2. Select a language.
• Press [ ] to insert a space.
• Press the Navigation keys
to move the cursor. 1. In Idle mode, press
Call ringer
<Menu> and select
• Press [C] to delete melody
Settings → Sound
characters one by one. settings → Incoming call
• Press and hold [C] to clear → Ring tone.
the entire display.
2. Press [Left] or [Right] to
select a ringtone category.
3. Select a ringtone.
4. Press <Save>.

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Get started

In Idle mode, press [ / ] to 1. In Idle mode, press


Key tone Menu mode
adjust the key tone volume. <Menu> and select
volume skin colour
Settings → Display
settings → Skin.
1. In Idle mode, press 2. Select a colour pattern.
Idle mode
<Menu> and select
wallpaper
Settings → Display 1. In Idle mode, press
settings → Wallpaper. Menu
<Menu> and select
shortcuts
2. Press [Left] or [Right] to Settings → Phone
select Normal. settings → Shortcuts.
3. Select Wallpaper. 2. Select a key.
4. Select an image category. 3. Select a menu to be
assigned to the key.
5. Select an image.
6. Press <Save>.

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Step outside the phone
You can switch the phone to
Silent mode Begin with call functions, camera, music player,
Silent mode to avoid disturbing
other people. In Idle mode, web browser, and other special features
press and hold [ ].
Make or answer calls
1. In Idle mode, press
Phone lock
<Menu> and select 1. In Idle mode, enter an area
Settings → Security → Make a call
code and phone number.
Phone lock.
2. Press [ ].
2. Select Enable.
Press [ / ] to adjust the
3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit volume.
password and press <OK>.
3. Press [ ] to end the call.
4. Enter the new password
again and press <OK>.
1. When the phone rings,
Answer
press [ ].
a call
2. Press [ ] to end the call.

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Step outside the phone

During a call, press [ ] and • Press <Options> and


Use the
then <Yes> to activate the select Remove to drop
speakerphone
speaker. Press [ ] again to one participant.
feature
switch back to the earpiece. 5. Press [ ] to end the multi-
party call.
1. During a call, call the
Make a
second participant.
multi-party Use the camera
The first call is put on hold.
call
2. Press <Options> and
select Join. 1. In Idle mode, press and hold
Take a photo
[ ] to turn on the camera.
3. Repeat step 1 and 2 to add
more participants. 2. Aim the lens at the subject
and make any desired
4. During a multi-party call: adjustments.
• Press <Options> and
3. Press [ ] or [ ] to take
select Split to have a
a photo. The photo is saved
private conversation with
automatically.
one participant.
4. Press <Back> to take
another photo.
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1. In Idle mode, press [ ] 1. In Idle mode, press [ ]
View a View a video
and select Go to My and select Go to My video
photo
photos. clips.
2. Select the photo you want. 2. Select the video you want.

Record
1. In Idle mode, press [ ] Play music
and select Record video.
a video
2. Press [ ] or [ ] to Use these methods:
start recording. Copy music
• Download from the wireless
files to the
3. Press < > or [ ] to stop web.
recording. The video is phone
• Download from a computer
saved automatically. using the optional Samsung
4. Press < > to record PC Studio. See Samsung PC
another video. Studio User’s Guide.
• Receive via Bluetooth.
• Copy to a memory card and
insert the card into the
phone.
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Step outside the phone

1. In Idle mode, press • Right: skip to the next


Create a
<Menu> and select file.
playlist
Applications → Music • Up: open the playlist.
player. • / : adjust the volume.
2. Press <Options> and 3. Press [Down] to stop
select Add music from → a playback.
memory location.
3. Press [ ] to select files
and press <Add>. Listen to the FM radio

1. From the music player 1. Plug the connecter of the


Play music Listen to the
screen, press [ ]. supplied headset into the
files radio
multi-function jack on the
2. During playback, use the phone.
following keys:
• : pause or resume 2. In Idle mode, press
playback. <Menu> and select
Applications → FM radio.
• Left: return to the
previous file.

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3. Press [ ] to turn on the By manual setup:
radio. 1. From the FM radio screen,
4. Press [Left] or [Right] to press <Options> and
find available radio stations. select Add.
5. Press [ ] to turn off the 2. Enter the frequency of the
radio. station and press <Save>.

Store radio
By automatic tuning: Browse the web
stations From the FM radio screen,
press <Options> and select
In Idle mode, press [ ].
Self-tuning. Available radio Launch the
The homepage of your service
stations are automatically web
provider opens.
saved. browser

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Step outside the phone
Use Phonebook
• To scroll through browser
Navigate
items, press [Up] or
the web 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone
[Down]. Add a
number and press
• To select an item, press contact
<Options>.
< > or [ ].
2. Select Save → a memory
• To return to the previous
page, press <Back> or location → New.
[C]. 3. For Phone, select a number
• To access browser options, type.
select or press [ ]. 4. Specify contact information.
• To access other phone 5. Press <Save> or [ ] to
menus, press [ ]. save the contact.
• To return to the homepage,
press and hold [C].
1. In Idle mode, press
Find a
<Contacts>.
contact
2. Enter the first few letters of
the name you want.

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3. Select a contact. 3. Press <Options> and
4. Scroll to a number and select Save and send or
press [ ] to dial, or press Send only.
[ ] to edit contact 4. Enter destination numbers.
information.
5. Press [ ] to send the
message.
Send messages
1. In Idle mode, press
Send a
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select
Send a text multimedia
<Menu> and select Messages → Create new
message message message → Multimedia
Messages → Create new
message → Text message.
message. 2. Select Subject.
2. Enter the message text. 3. Enter the message subject
and press [ ].

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Step outside the phone

4. Select Image or video and 1. In Idle mode, press


Send an
add an image or a video <Menu> and select
clip. email
Messages → Create new
5. Select Music or sound and message → Email.
add a music file or a sound 2. Select Subject.
clip.
3. Enter the email subject and
6. Select Text. press [ ].
7. Enter the message text and 4. Select Message.
press [ ].
5. Enter the email text and
8. Press <Options> and press [ ].
select Send.
6. Select File attach.
9. Enter destination numbers
7. Add media files, contacts,
or email addresses.
calendar items, or other
10.Press [ ] to send the files.
message.

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8. Press <Options> and 1. In Idle mode, press
View a
select Send. <Menu> and select
multimedia
Messages → My
9. Enter email addresses. message messages → Inbox.
10.Press [ ] to send the
2. Select a multimedia
email.
message.

View messages 1. In Idle mode, press


View an
<Menu> and select
email
1. In Idle mode, press Messages → My
View a text messages → Email inbox.
<Menu> and select
message
Messages → My 2. Select Check new mail.
messages → Inbox.
3. Select an email or a header.
2. Select a text message.
4. If you selected a header,
press <Options> and
select Retrieve to view the
body of the email.

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Step outside the phone
Use Bluetooth
Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth 1. In Idle mode, press
Search for
technology, enabling you to connect the phone <Menu> and select
and pair
wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and Applications → Bluetooth
with a → My devices → Search
exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or Bluetooth
control the phone remotely. new device.
device
2. Select a device.
1. In Idle mode, press 3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the
Turn on
<Menu> and select other device’s Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Applications → Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and press
→ Activation → On. <OK>.
2. Select My phone’s When the owner of the
visibility → On to allow other device enters the
other devices to locate your same code, pairing is
phone. complete.

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1. Access an application, such 1. When a device attempts to
Send data Receive data
as Phonebook, My files, access your phone, press
Calendar, or Memo. <Yes> to permit the
connection.
2. Select an item.
2. If necessary, press <Yes>
3. Press <Options> and
to confirm that you are
select Send via →
willing to receive.
Bluetooth.
4. For sending a contact,
select which data you want
to send.
5. Search for and select a
device.
6. If necessary, enter the
Bluetooth PIN and press
<OK>.

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Menu functions Menu Description

All menu options listed Call costs Check the cost of your
calls, if supported by your
This section provides brief explanations of SIM card.
menu functions on your phone.

Phonebook
Call log
Menu Description
Menu Description
Contact list Search for contact
Recent contacts, Check the most recent calls information stored in
Missed calls, dialled, received, or Phonebook.
Dialled calls, missed.
Received calls FDN contacts Create a list of contacts to
be used in FDN (Fixed
Delete all Delete all of the records in Dialling Number) mode, in
each call type. which the phone allows
Call time Check the time record for outgoing calls only to the
calls made and received. specified phone numbers, if
your SIM card supports this
feature.
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Menu Description Menu Description
Create contact Add a new contact to Service number View the SDN (Service
Phonebook. Dialling Number) list
assigned by your service
Group Organise your contacts in
provider, if supported by
caller groups.
your SIM card.
Speed dial Assign a speed dial number
for your most frequently
dialled numbers. Applications
My namecard Create a name card and Menu Description
send it to other people.
Music player Listen to music. You can
Own number Check your phone also make your own music
numbers, or assign a name playlist.
to each of the numbers.
Voice recorder Record voice memos and
Management Manage contacts in any other sounds.
Phonebook or change the
default settings for Image editor Edit your photos using
Phonebook. various editing tools.

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Menu functions
Menu Description Browser
FM radio Listen to music or news via Menu Description
the FM radio on your
Home Connect your phone to the
phone.
network and load the
Bluetooth Connect the phone homepage of the wireless
wirelessly to other web service provider.
Bluetooth devices.
Bookmarks Save URL addresses in
Java world Access Java games and order to quickly access web
applications. pages.
SIM application Use a variety of additional Enter URL Enter a URL address and
toolkit services offered by your access the associated web
service provider. This menu page.
is available only if
Clear cache Clear the cache, which is a
supported by your SIM
temporary memory site
card.
that stores recently
accessed web pages.
Profile settings Set up connection profiles
for the web browser.
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Menu Description Menu Description
Current profile Select a connection profile Delete all Delete messages in each
to be used for accessing message folder all at once.
the wireless web.
Settings Set up various options for
using the messaging
services.
Messages
SOS messages Specify options for sending
Menu Description and receiving an SOS
Create new Create and send text, message. You can send an
message multimedia, or email SOS message by pressing
messages. [ / ] 4 times when the
phone is closed and the
My messages Access messages that you exposed keys are locked.
have received, sent, or that
have failed during sending. Broadcast Change the settings for
messages receiving broadcast
Templates Make and use templates of messages.
frequently used messages
or passages.

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Menu functions
Menu Description Planner
Memory status Check the amount of Menu Description
memory currently in use in
Alarm Set alarms. The alert type
each message folder.
for a normal alarm
corresponds to the call
alert type setting.
My files
Calendar Keep track of your
Menu Description schedule.
Images, Videos, Access media files and Memo Make memos for things
Music, Sounds, other files stored in the that are important and
Other files phone’s memory. manage them.
Memory card Access the files stored on a World clock Set your local time zone
memory card. This menu is and find out the current
only available when you time in another part of the
insert a memory card into world.
the phone.
Calculator Perform arithmetic
Memory status Check memory information functions.
for media items.

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Menu Description Menu Description
Converter Do conversions, such as Go to My video Access a list of videos you
length and temperature. clips have recorded.
Timer Set a period of time for the
phone to count down.
Settings
Stopwatch Measure elapsed time.
Menu Description
Time and date Change the time and date
Camera displayed on your phone.
Menu Description Phone settings Select a language for the
→ Language display text.
Take photo Take photos in various
modes. Phone settings Enter the greeting that is
→ Greeting displayed briefly when the
Record video Record a video of what is
message phone is switched on.
displayed on the camera
screen.
Go to My photos Access a list of photos you
have taken.

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Menu functions
Menu Description Menu Description
Phone settings Set how the phone reacts Phone settings Activate the advanced
→ Slide settings when you open it for an → Advanced shortcut feature, which
incoming call, and when shortcuts allows you to access SMS,
you close it while using a alarm, calendar, converter,
function. and calculator applications
from the dialling screen.
Phone settings Use the Navigation keys as
This menu may not be
→ Shortcuts shortcuts to access specific
available, depending on the
menus directly from Idle
font type on the dialling
mode. [Up] is fixed as a
screen.
shortcut to My menu mode.
Phone settings Set how the phone reacts if
Phone settings Set up a menu of your own
→ Volume key you press and hold [ / ]
→ My menu using your favourite menu
when a call comes in.
items, which can be easily
accessed by pressing [Up] Phone settings Select a USB mode that will
in Idle mode. → USB settings be used when you connect
your phone to a PC or
printer via USB interface.

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Menu Description Menu Description
Phone settings Change additional settings Display settings Adjust the brightness of
→ Extra settings for using the phone. → Brightness the display for varying
lighting conditions.
Phone settings Switch the phone to Offline
→ Offline mode mode, in which the phone Display settings Customise the settings for
functions requiring network → Dialling the display while dialling.
connection are deactivated. display
Display settings Change the background Display settings Display the calendar of the
→ Wallpaper image that is displayed in → Calendar current month on the idle
Idle mode. screen. This menu may not
be available, depending on
Display settings Select a display style for
the wallpaper type.
→ Main menu the main menu screen.
style Display settings Set the phone to display or
→ Show caller ID block caller information on
Display settings Change the display settings
all incoming calls,
→ Text display for the text displayed on
messages, and emails.
the idle screen.
Display settings Select a skin colour pattern
→ Skin for Menu mode.
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Menu functions
Menu Description Menu Description
Display settings Select a video system for Sound settings Select the melody that the
→ TV-out your TV to view the phone → Power-on/off phone sounds when it is
display on the TV screen. tone switched on or off.
Sound settings Change the sound settings Sound settings Set how the phone acts to
→ Incoming call for incoming calls. → Silent mode alert you to a specific event
while in Silent mode.
Sound settings Select the tone that the
→ Keypad tone phone sounds when you Sound settings Customise additional tones
press a key. This menu → Extra tones for the phone.
may not be available,
Light settings → Select the length of time
depending on the font type
Backlight time the backlight or display
on the dialling screen.
stays on when the phone is
Sound settings Change the sound settings not used.
→ Message tone for incoming messages
Light settings → Set how the phone controls
individually according to
Keypad light the use of the keypad light.
message type.

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Menu Description Menu Description
Network Set the phone to reroute Network Set the phone to hide your
services → Call incoming calls to a phone services → Caller phone number from the
diverting number that you specify. ID person you are calling.
Network Set the phone to restrict Network Store the number of the
services → Call calls. services → Voice voicemail server and
barring mail server access your voicemails.
Network Set the phone to inform Network Change to an appropriate
services → Call you when someone is services → Band band when you travel
waiting calling you while on selection abroad.
another call.
Security → PIN Activate your PIN to
Network Select the network to be check protect your SIM card
services → used while roaming outside against unauthorised use.
Network of your home area, or let
Security → Change the PIN.
selection the network be chosen
Change PIN
automatically.

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Menu functions
Menu Description Menu Description
Security → Activate your phone Security → FDN Set the phone to restrict
Phone lock password to protect your mode calls to a limited set of
phone against phone numbers, if
unauthorised use. supported by your SIM
card.
Security → Change the phone
Change password. Security → Change your current PIN2,
password Change PIN2 if supported by your SIM
card.
Security → Lock access to call records,
Privacy contacts, messages, or Security → Set the phone to send the
files on the phone. Mobile tracker preset tracking message to
your family or friends when
Security → SIM Set the phone to work only
someone tries to use your
lock with the current SIM card
phone with another SIM
by assigning a SIM lock
card. This feature may be
password.
unavailable due to certain
features supported by your
service provider.

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Menu Description Health and safety information
Memory status Check memory information
SAR certification information
for each items in the
phone’s memory. This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements
concerning exposure to radio waves.
Reset settings Reset the phone’s settings
Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It
you have changed.
is designed and manufactured to not exceed the limits
Key Manage the licence keys for exposure to radio-frequency (RF) energy, as
management you have acquired to recommended by the EU Council. These limits are part
activate media files locked of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted
by DRM systems. levels of RF energy for the general population. The
guidelines were developed by independent scientific
VOD settings Select a connection profile organisations through the periodic and thorough
to be used for accessing a evaluation of scientific studies. The limits include a
video streaming server. substantial safety margin designed to ensure the safety
of all persons, regardless of age and health.
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
2.0 W/kg.1

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Health and safety information
The highest SAR value for this model phone was Before a new model phone is available for sale to the
0.623 W/kg. public, compliance with the European R&TTE Directive
SAR tests are conducted using standard operating must be shown. This directive includes as one of its
positions with the phone transmitting at its highest essential requirements the protection of the health and
certified power level in all tested frequency bands. safety of the user and any other person.
Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified
power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while Precautions when using batteries
operating can be well below the maximum value. This is • Never use a charger or battery that is damaged in
because the phone is designed to operate at multiple any way.
power levels so as to use only the power required to
• Use the battery only for its intended purpose.
reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a
base station, the lower the power output of the phone. • If you use the phone near the network’s base
station, it uses less power. Talk and standby time
are greatly affected by the signal strength on the
cellular network and the parameters set by the
service provider.
• Battery charging time depends on the remaining
1. The SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 2.0 battery charge, the type of battery, and the charger
watts/kilogram (W/kg) averaged over ten grams of body
tissue. The limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety to
used. The battery can be charged and discharged
give additional protection for the public and to account for any hundreds of times, but it will gradually wear out.
variations in measurements. The SAR values may vary, When the operation time is noticeably shorter than
depending on national reporting requirements and the normal, it is time to buy a new battery.
network band.
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• If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge • Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-
itself over time. circuiting can occur when a metallic object like a
• Use only Samsung-approved batteries, and coin, clip or pen causes a direct connection between
recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved the + and – terminals of the battery (metal strips on
chargers. Disconnect the charger from the power the battery). For example, do not carry a spare
source when it is not in use. Do not leave the battery in a pocket or bag where the battery may
battery connected to a charger for more than a contact metal objects. Short-circuiting the terminals
week, since overcharging may shorten its life. may damage the battery or the object causing the
short-circuiting.
• Extreme temperatures will affect the charging
capacity of your battery: it may require cooling or • Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local
warming first. regulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose of
batteries in a fire.
• Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places
because the capacity and lifetime of the battery will
Road safety
be reduced. Try to keep the battery at room
temperature. A phone with a hot or cold battery Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to
may not work temporarily, even when the battery is communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But
fully charged. Li-ion batteries are particularly an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of
affected by temperatures below 0° C (32° F). wireless phones, one that every user must uphold.
When you are driving a car, driving is your first
responsibility. When using your wireless phone while
driving, follow local regulations in the country or region
you are in.
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Health and safety information
Operating environment Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum
Remember to follow any special regulations in force in
distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a
the area you are in, and always switch off your phone
wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential
whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause
interference with the pacemaker. These
interference or danger.
recommendations are consistent with the independent
When connecting the phone or any accessory to research and recommendations of Wireless Technology
another device, read its user’s guide for detailed safety Research. If you have any reason to suspect that
instructions. Do not connect incompatible products. interference is taking place, switch off your phone
As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, immediately.
users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of
the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is Hearing aids
recommended that the equipment should only be used Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some
in the normal operating position (held to your ear with hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you
the antenna pointing over your shoulder). may wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to
discuss alternatives.
Electronic devices
Other medical devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from If you use any other personal medical devices, consult
radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is
electronic equipment may not be shielded against the adequately shielded from external RF energy.
RF signals from your wireless phone. Consult the
manufacturer to discuss alternatives.

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Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining Users are advised to switch off the phone while at a
this information. refuelling point (service station). Users are reminded of
Switch off your phone in health care facilities when the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio
regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution
areas), chemical plants, or where blasting operations
Vehicles are in progress.
RF signals may affect improperly installed or Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often
inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor but not always clearly marked. They include the areas
vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its below decks on boats, chemical transfer or storage
representative regarding your vehicle. facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas, such
You should also consult the manufacturer of any as propane or butane, areas where the air contains
equipment that has been added to your vehicle. chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal
powders, and any other area where you would normally
Posted facilities be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
Switch off your phone in any facility where posted
notices require you to do so. Emergency calls

Potentially explosive environments This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using
radio signals, wireless, and landline networks as well as
Switch off your phone when in any area with a user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee
potentially explosive atmosphere, and obey all signs connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should
and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential
explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. communications like medical emergencies.

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Health and safety information
To make or receive calls, the phone must be switched • Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in
on and in a service area with adequate signal strength. your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.
Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless • Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or
phone networks or when certain network services and/ explosive materials in the same compartment as the
or phone features are in use. Check with local service phone, its parts, or accessories.
providers.
• For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember
To make an emergency call: that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not
1. Switch on the phone. place objects, including installed or portable wireless
2. Key in the emergency number for your present equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air
location. Emergency numbers vary by location. bag deployment area. Improperly installed wireless
3. Press [ ]. equipment could result in serious injury if the air
Certain features like Call Barring may need to be bag inflates.
deactivated before you can make an emergency call. • Switch off your phone before boarding an aircraft. It
Consult this document and your local cellular service is dangerous and illegal to use wireless phones in an
provider. aircraft because they can interfere with the
operation of the aircraft.
Other important safety information
• Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the
• Only qualified personnel should service the phone or suspension or denial of telephone services to the
install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or offender, or legal action, or both.
service may be dangerous and may invalidate any
warranty applicable to the device.

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Care and maintenance • Do not store the phone in hot areas. High
temperatures can shorten the life of electronic
Your phone is a product of superior design and
devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt certain
craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The
plastics.
suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty
obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many • Do not store the phone in cold areas. When the
years. phone warms up to its normal operating
temperature, moisture can form inside the phone,
• Keep your phone and all its parts and accessories
which may damage the phone’s electronic circuit
out of the reach of small children and pets. They
boards.
may accidentally damage these things or choke on
small parts. • Do not drop, knock, or shake the phone. Rough
handling can break internal circuit boards.
• Keep the phone dry. Precipitation, humidity, and
liquids contain minerals that corrode electronic • Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or
circuits. strong detergents to clean the phone. Wipe it with a
soft cloth.
• Do not use the phone with a wet hand. Doing so
may cause an electric shock to you or damage to • Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device’s
the phone. moving parts and prevent proper operation.
• Do not use or store the phone in dusty, dirty areas, • Do not put the phone in or on heating devices, such
as its moving parts may be damaged. as a microwave oven, stove, or radiator. The phone
may explode when overheated.

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• 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.
• If your phone has a flash or light, do not use it too
close to the eyes of people or animals. This may
cause damage to their eyes.
• Use only the supplied or an approved replacement
antenna. Unauthorised antennas or modified
accessories may damage the phone and violate
regulations governing radio devices.
• 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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* 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.

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