Samsung B2100

user manual
 Instructional icons

using this Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons
you will see in this manual:

manual Warning—situations that could cause

injury to yourself or others
This user manual has been specially designed to
Caution—situations that could cause
guide you through the functions and features of your
mobile phone. To get started quickly, damage to your phone or other equipment
refer to “introducing your mobile phone,”
“assembling and preparing your mobile phone,” Note—notes, usage tips, or additional
and “using basic functions.” information

X Refer to—pages with related information;

for example: X p. 12 (represents “see
page 12”)

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 Copyright information
→ Followed by—the order of options or
menus you must select to perform a step; Rights to all technologies and products that
for example: In Menu mode, select comprise this device are the property of their
Messages → Create new message respective owners:
(represents Messages, followed by • Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the

using this manual

Create new message) Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide—Bluetooth QD
ID: B014857.
[ ] Square brackets—phone keys; for • Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
example: [ ] (represents the Power/
• Windows Media Player® is registered trademark
Menu exit key)
of Microsoft Corporation.
< > Angled brackets—softkeys that control
different functions at each screen; for
example: <OK> (represents the OK
softkey)

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 safety and usage information .................. 2
Safety warnings .......................................... 2
contents Safety precautions ...................................... 4
Important usage information ....................... 7
introducing your mobile phone ............. 10
Unpack ..................................................... 10
Phone layout ............................................. 11
Keys ......................................................... 12
Display ...................................................... 14
Icons ......................................................... 14
assembling and preparing your mobile
phone ...................................................... 16
Install the SIM card and battery ................. 16
Charge the battery .................................... 18
Insert a memory card (optional) ................. 19
using basic functions ............................. 21
Turn your phone on and off ....................... 21
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 Access menus .......................................... 22 Record and play voice memos .................. 43
Customise your phone .............................. 22 Edit images ............................................... 44
Use basic call functions ............................ 24 Use Java-powered games and
Send and view messages ......................... 25 applications .............................................. 47
Add and find contacts ............................... 27 View world clocks ..................................... 48

contents
Use basic camera functions ...................... 28 Set and use alarms ................................... 49
Listen to music ......................................... 29 Use the calculator ..................................... 50
Browse the web ........................................ 30 Convert currencies or measurements ....... 50
Set a countdown timer ............................. 50
using advanced functions ..................... 32
Use the stopwatch .................................... 50
Use advanced call functions ..................... 32
Create a new task ..................................... 51
Use advanced Phonebook functions ......... 34
Create a text memo .................................. 51
Use advanced messaging functions .......... 36
Manage your calendar .............................. 51
Use advanced music functions ................. 37
troubleshooting ........................................ a
using tools and applications ................. 40
Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ............ 40 index ......................................................... d
Activate and send an SOS message ......... 42
Activate the mobile tracker ........................ 43

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 Safety warnings
safety and Keep your phone away from small
usage children and pets
Keep your phone and all accessories out of the

information reach of small children or animals. Small parts may

cause choking or serious injury if swallowed.

Comply with the following precautions to avoid Protect your hearing

dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak Listening to a headset at high volumes
performance of your mobile phone. can damage your hearing. Use only the
minimum volume setting necessary to
hear your conversation or music.

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Install mobile phones and equipment • Never place batteries or phones on or in heating
with caution devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or
radiators. Batteries may explode when
Ensure that any mobile phones or related equipment overheated.
installed in your vehicle are securely mounted. Avoid
placing your phone and accessories near or in an air • Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid
exposing the battery to high external pressure,

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bag deployment area. Improperly installed wireless
equipment can cause serious injury when air bags which can lead to an internal short circuit and
inflate rapidly. overheating.

Handle and dispose of batteries and Avoid interference with pacemakers

chargers with care Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between
mobile phones and pacemakers to avoid potential
• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and
interference, as recommended by manufacturers
chargers specifically designed for your phone.
and the independent research group, Wireless
Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause
Technology Research. If you have any reason to
serious injuries or damage to your phone.
suspect that your phone is interfering with a
• Never dispose of batteries or phones in a fire. pacemaker or other medical device, turn off the
Follow all local regulations when disposing used phone immediately and contact the manufacturer of
batteries or phones. the pacemaker or medical device for guidance.

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 Turn off the phone in potentially
explosive environments Safety precautions
Do not use your phone at refuelling points (service
stations) or near fuels or chemicals. Turn off your Drive safely at all times
phone whenever directed by warning signs or Avoid using your phone while driving and obey all
safety and usage information

instructions. Your phone could cause explosions or regulations that restrict the use of mobile phones
fire in and around fuel or chemical storage and while driving. Use hands-free accessories to
transfer areas or blasting areas. Do not store or carry increase your safety when possible.
flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in
the same compartment as the phone, its parts, or Follow all safety warnings and
accessories.
regulations
Reduce the risk of repetitive motion Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a
injuries mobile phone in a certain area.
When sending text messages or playing games on Use only Samsung-approved
your phone, hold the phone with a relaxed grip,
press the keys lightly, use special features that accessories
reduce the number of keys you have to press (such Using incompatible accessories may damage your
as templates and predictive text), and take frequent phone or cause injury.
breaks.
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Turn off the phone near medical 113° F). Extreme temperatures can reduce the
equipment charging capacity and life of your batteries.
Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in • Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects,
hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all as this can create a connection between the +
regulations, posted warnings, and directions from and - terminals of your batteries and lead to
temporary or permanent battery damage.

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medical personnel.
• Never use a damaged charger or battery.
Turn off the phone or disable the
wireless functions when in an aircraft Handle your phone carefully and
Your phone can cause interference with aircraft sensibly
equipment. Follow all airline regulations and turn off • Your phone has been tested in a controlled
your phone or switch to a mode that disables the environment and shown to be dust and
wireless functions when directed by airline water resistant in certain circumstances
personnel. (meets requirements of classification IP57 as
described by the international standard IEC
Protect batteries and chargers from 60529 - Degrees of Protection provided by
damage Enclosures [IP Code]; test conditions:
15~35° C, 86~106kPa, 1meter, for
• Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot 30minutes). Despite this classification, your
temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/ phone is not impervious to water damage in
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 • Improperly sealed covers, extended immersion in • Avoid using the phone’s camera flash or light
water, and/or excessive pressure may cause close to the eyes of children or animals.
leaks and allow water to enter the phone. Do not • Your phone and memory cards may be damaged
intensionally immerse the phone in water, allow by exposure to magnetic fields. Do not use
the phone to come in contact with water, or carrying cases or accessories with magnetic
expose it to humidity. closures or allow your phone to come in contact
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• Improper sealing of covers, eccessive exposure with magnetic fields for extended periods of time.
to dust and/or excessive pressure may cause
dust penetration. Do not expose to dust and/or Avoid interference with other electronic
sand for extended periods of time. devices
• Your phone is a complex electronic device. Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that
Protect it from impact and rough handling to avoid may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded
serious damage. Damage to the phone’s exterior electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing
may reduce its protection against water damage. aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices
Do not insert sharp objects into the speaker in homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of
holes, microphone holes, or receiver holes, as your electronic devices to solve any interference
this may puncture the protective surface and problems you experience.
allow water and dust to enter.
• Do not paint your phone, as paint can clog
moving parts and prevent proper operation.
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 Important usage information • Disconnect chargers from power sources when
not in use.
• Use batteries only for their intended purpose.
Use your phone in the normal position
Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna. Handle SIM cards and memory cards
with care

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Allow only qualified personnel to service • Do not remove a card while the phone is
your phone transferring or accessing information, as this
Allowing unqualified personnel to service your phone could result in loss of data and/or damage to the
may result in damage to your phone and will void card or phone.
your warranty. • Protect cards from strong shocks, static
electricity, and electrical noise from other devices.
Ensure maximum battery and charger • Frequent writing and erasing will shorten the life
life span of memory cards.
• Avoid charging batteries for more than a week, as • Do not touch gold-coloured contacts or terminals
overcharging may shorten battery life. with your fingers or metal objects. If dirty, wipe the
• Over time, unused batteries will discharge and card with a soft cloth.
must be recharged before use.

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 Ensure access to emergency services the actual SAR is likely to be much lower, as the
Emergency calls from your phone may not be phone has been designed to emit only the RF
possible in some areas or circumstances. Before energy necessary to transmit a signal to the nearest
travelling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an base station. By automatically emitting lower levels
alternate method of contacting emergency services when possible, your phone reduces your overall
exposure to RF energy.
safety and usage information

personnel.
The Declaration of Conformity at the back of this
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) manual demonstrates your phones compliance with
certification information the European Radio & Terminal Telecommunications
Equipment (R&TTE) directive. For more information
Your phone conforms to European Union (EU)
about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the
standards that limit human exposure to radio
Samsung mobile phone website.
frequency (RF) energy emitted by radio and
telecommunications equipment. These standards
prevent the sale of mobile phones that exceed a Correct disposal of this product
maximum exposure level (known as the Specific (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
Absorption Rate, or SAR) of 2.0 watts per kilogram (Applicable in the European Union and
of body tissue. other European countries with separate
During testing, the maximum SAR recorded for this collection systems)
model was 0.716 watts per kilogram. In normal use,

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This marking shown on the product or its literature, Correct disposal of batteries in this
indicates that it should not be disposed with other product
household wastes at the end of its working life. To (Applicable in the European Union and other
prevent possible harm to the environment or human European countries with separate battery
health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please return systems)
separate this from other types of wastes and recycle
This marking on the battery, manual or

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it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of
packaging indicates that the batteries in this product
material resources.
should not be disposed of with other household waste
Household users should contact either the retailer at the end of their working life.
where they purchased this product, or their local Where marked, the chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb
government office, for details of where and how they indicate that the battery contains mercury, cadmium or
can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. lead above the reference levels in EC Directive 2006/66.
Business users should contact their supplier and If batteries are not properly disposed of, these
check the terms and conditions of the purchase substances can cause harm to human health or the
contract. This product should not be mixed with environment.
other commercial wastes for disposal. To protect natural resources and to promote material
reuse, please separate batteries from other types of
waste and recycle them through your local, free battery
return system.

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 Unpack

introducing your Check your product box for the following items:
• Mobile phone

mobile phone •
•
Battery
Travel adapter (charger)
• User manual
In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s
layout, keys, display, and icons. The items supplied with your phone may vary
depending on the software and accessories
available in your region or offered by your
service provider.
You can obtain additional accessories from
your local Samsung dealer.

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Phone layout The rear of your phone includes the following keys
and features:
The front of your phone includes the following keys
and features:
Speaker

introducing your mobile phone

Flashbulb Camera lens
Earpiece
Multifunction
jack
Display
Flash key Battery cover
Volume key Confirm key
4-way
navigation key
Right softkey Internal antenna
Left softkey Power/Menu
Dial key exit key
You can lock the keys to prevent any unwanted
Alphanumeric keys phone operations. To lock the keys, press and
hold [ ]. To unlock these keys, press and hold
Special Mouthpiece [ ].
function keys
When the auto keypad lock is on, the keys will be
locked automatically after the display turns off.
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 Maintain your water and dust resistant • Ensure that all covers are properly
feature aligned and tightly closed.
Your phone offers limited protection against • Always keep the multifunction jack
accidental exposure to water in some conditions, cover clean and be careful to
but you should never intensionally immerse the avoid damaging it.
introducing your mobile phone

phone in water. • Any service performed on the phone may reduce

the water and dust protection. Avoid exposing the
• Do not expose your phone to high phone to dust and water if any service has been
water pressures or any other performed on it.
liquids, such as salt water, ionized
• Exposing the phone to extreme temperatures
water or dirty water.
may reduce the water and dust protection. Avoid
exposing the phone to temperatures below 0° C/
• If the phone gets wet, dry it 32° F or above 45° C/113° F.
thoroughly with a clean soft cloth.

Keys
Key Function
Perform actions indicated at the
Softkeys
bottom of the display
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Key Function Key Function
In Idle mode, access user-defined Enter numbers, letters and special
menus (depending on your service Alpha- characters; In Idle mode, press and
4-way
provider, pre-defined menus may numeric hold [1] to access voice mails and
navigation differ); In Menu mode, scroll through [0] to enter an international call prefix
menu options

introducing your mobile phone

Enter special characters or perform
In Idle mode, launch the web special functions; In Idle mode,
browser or access Menu mode; In Special press and hold [ ] for Silent profile;
Confirm
Menu mode, select the highlighted function In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to
menu option or confirm an input lock the keys; Press and hold [ ] to
Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, enter a pause between numbers
Dial retrieve recently dialled, missed, or Turn the flash on or off (press and
received numbers Flash
hold)
Turn the phone on and off (press
Power/ and hold); End a call; In Menu
Menu exit mode, cancel input and return to Volume Adjust the phone’s volume
Idle mode

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 Display Icons
Your phone’s display consists of three areas: Learn about the icons that appear on your display.
Icon line Icon Definition
Displays various icons Signal strength
introducing your mobile phone

Text and graphic area GPRS network status

Displays messages, • Blue: GPRS network connected
instructions, and • Red: Transferring data via GPRS network
information you enter
EDGE network status
Select Back Softkey line • Blue: EDGE network connected
Displays the current actions • Red: Transferring data via EDGE network
assigned to each softkey
Voice call in progress
Call diverting active
SOS message feature activated
Alarm activated
Connecting to secured web page

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Icon Definition Icon Definition
Roaming (outside of normal service area) Normal profile activated
Bluetooth activated Silent profile activated
Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset Battery power level
connected

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Current time
Syncronised with PC
New text message (SMS)
New multimedia message (MMS)
New email message
New voice mail message
Music playback in progress
Music playback paused
FM radio on
Memory card inserted

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 Install the SIM card and battery

assembling and When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will

receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card,
with subscription details, such as your personal
preparing your identification number (PIN) and optional services.
To install the SIM card and battery,

mobile phone 1. Unscrew the lock and remove the battery cover.

Get started by assembling and setting up

your mobile phone for its first use.

Do not use your fingernails to unscrew. Use a

coin or screw driver, instead.

If the phone is on, press and hold [ ] to turn

it off.
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2. Insert the SIM card. 3. Insert the battery.

assembling and preparing your mobile phone

Place the SIM card in the phone with the gold-
coloured contacts facing down.

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 4. Replace the battery cover and screw the lock. Charge the battery
Before using the phone for the first time, you must
charge the battery.
1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack and plug
the small end of the travel adapter.
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Screw the lock completely to secure the

battery cover. The battery cover must be
closed tightly to avoid water damage. With the triangle
facing up

Improperly connecting the travel adapter can

cause serious damage to the phone. Any
damages by misuse are not covered by the
warranty.

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2. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a Insert a memory card (optional)
power outlet.
To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a
3. When the battery is fully charged (the icon is memory card. Your phone accepts microSD™
no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from memory cards up to 8 GB (depending on memory
the power outlet. card manufacturer and type).

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4. Unplug the travel adapter from the phone.
1. Unscrew the lock and remove the battery cover.
5. Close the cover to the multifunction jack.
2. Remove the battery.
Push the cover completely to secure the 3. Unlock the memory card cover.
multifunction jack. The multifunction jack must
be closed tightly to avoid water damage.

About the low battery indicator

When your battery is low, the phone will emit a
warning tone and a low battery message. The
battery icon will also be empty and blinking. If
the battery level becomes too low, the phone
will automatically power off. Recharge your
battery to continue using your phone.

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 4. Lift the memory card cover and insert a memory 5. Close and lock the memory card cover.
card with the label side facing up.
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6. Insert the battery.

7. Replace the battery cover and screw the lock.
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 Turn your phone on and off

using basic To turn your phone on,

1. Press and hold [ ].

functions 2. Enter your PIN and press <Confirm> (if

necessary).
3. When the setup wizard opens, customise your
Learn how to perform basic operations and use the phone as desired by following the screen.
main features of your mobile phone. To turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above.

Switch to the Offline profile

By switching to the Offline profile, you can use your
phone’s non-network services in areas where
wireless devices are prohibited, such as aeroplane
and hospitals.

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 To switch to the Offline profile, in Menu mode, Customise your phone
select Settings → Phone profiles → Offline.
Get more from your phone by customising it to
Follow all posted warnings and directions from match your preferences.
official personnel when in areas where wireless
devices are prohibited.
Adjust the volume of the key tones
In Idle mode, press [ / ] to adjust the key tone
Access menus volume.
using basic functions

To access your phone’s menus,

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> to access Menu
Switch to or from the Silent profile
mode. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to silence or
2. Use the navigation key to scroll to a menu or unsilence your phone.
option.
Change your ringtone
3. Press the Confirm key, <Select>, or <OK> to
confirm the highlighted option. 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone
profiles.
4. Press <Back> to move up one level; Press [ ]
to return to Idle mode. 2. Scroll to the profile you are using.
3. Press <Options> → Edit → Voice call ringtone.

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4. Select a ringtone category → a ringtone. 3. Select Wallpaper → an image.
5. Press <Save>. 4. Press <Save>.
To switch to another profile, select it from the list.
Select a skin colour (Menu mode)
Create a phone profile 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and
1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone light → My theme.
profiles. 2. Select a colour pattern.

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2. Press <Options> → Create.
Set menu shortcuts
3. Enter a name for the profile and press the
Confirm key. 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone
settings → Shortcuts.
4. Customise the sound settings as desired.
2. Select a key to use as a shortcut.
5. When you have finished, press <Save>.
3. Select a menu to assign to the shortcut key.
Select a wallpaper (Idle mode)
1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and
light → Home screen.
2. Scroll left or right to Images.

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 Lock your phone Answer a call
1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Security → 1. When a call comes in, press [ ].
Phone lock → On. 2. To end the call, press [ ].
2. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and press
<OK>. Adjust the volume
3. Enter the new password again and press <OK>. To adjust the volume during a call, press [ / ].
using basic functions

Use basic call functions Use the speakerphone feature

Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call 1. During a call, press the Confirm key to activate
functions. the speaker.
2. To switch back to the earpiece, press the
Make a call Confirm key again.
1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and a phone
number.
2. Press [ ] to dial the number.
3. To end the call, press [ ].

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Use the headset 3. Enter your message text. X Enter text
By plugging the supplied headset into the For sending as a text message, skip to step 7.
multifunction jack, you can make and answer calls: For attaching multimedia, continue with step 4.

• To redial the last call, press the headset button, 4. Press <Options> → Add multimedia and add
and then press again and hold. an item.
• To answer a call, press and hold the headset 5. Press <Options> → Advanced → Add subject.
button. 6. Enter a subject.

using basic functions

• To end a call, press and hold the headset button. 7. Press <Options> → Send to send the
message.
Send and view messages
Send an email
Learn to send or view text (SMS), multimedia (MMS),
or email messages. 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Create new
message → Email.
Send a text or multimedia message 2. Enter an email address and scroll down.
1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Create new 3. Enter a subject and scroll down.
message → Message. 4. Enter your email text.
2. Enter a destination number and scroll down.

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 5. Press <Options> → Attach multimedia and Enter text in one of the following modes:
attach a file (if necessary).
Mode Function
6. Press <Options> → Send to send the Press the appropriate alphanumeric key until
message. ABC the character you want appears on the
display.
Enter text
1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric
When entering text, you can change the text input keys to enter an entire word.
using basic functions

mode: 2. When the word displays correctly, press

T9
• Press and hold [ ] to switch between T9 and [ ] to insert a space. If the correct word
ABC modes. does not display, select an alternate
word from the list that appears.
• Press [ ] to change case or switch to Number
mode. Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to
Number
enter a number.
• Press and hold [ ] to switch to Symbol mode.
Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to
Symbol
select a symbol.

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View text or multimedia messages Add and find contacts
1. In Menu mode, select Messages → My Learn the basics of using the Phonebook feature.
messages → Inbox.
2. Select a text or multimedia message. Add a new contact
1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press
View an email <Options>.
1. In Menu mode, select Messages → My

using basic functions

2. Select Save → a memory location (phone or
messages → Email inbox. SIM) → New.
2. Select an account. 3. Select a number type (if necessary).
3. Select Check new email. 4. Enter contact information.
4. Select an email or a header. 5. Press the Confirm key or press <Options> →
5. If you selected a header, press <Options> → Save to add the contact to memory.
Retrieve to view the body of the email.
Find a contact
1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook.
2. Enter the first few letters of the name you want to
find.

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 3. Select the contact’s name from the search list. 3. Press the Confirm key to take a photo.
Once you have found a contact, you can: The photo is saved automatically.
• call the contact by pressing [ ] 4. Press <Back> to take another photo (step 2).
• edit the contact information by pressing
<Options> → Edit View photos
In Menu mode, select My files → Images → My
Use basic camera functions photos → a photo file.
using basic functions

Learn the basics to capture and view photos and

videos. Capture videos
1. In Menu mode, select Camera to turn on the
Capture photos camera.
1. In Menu mode, select Camera to turn on the 2. Press [1] to switch to Recording mode.
camera. 3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any
2. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments.
adjustments. 4. Press the Confirm key to start recording.
5. Press the Confirm key or < > to stop recording.
The video is saved automatically.
6. Press < > to record another video (step 3).
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View videos 5. Scroll up or down to a radio station.
In Menu mode, select My files → Videos → My 6. To turn off the FM radio, press the Confirm key.
video clips → a video file.
Listen to music files
Listen to music Start by transferring files to your phone or memory
card:
Learn how to listen to music via the music player or
• Download from the wireless web. X p. 30

using basic functions

FM radio.
• Download from a PC with the optional Samsung
Listen to the FM radio PC Studio. X p. 37
1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s • Receive via Bluetooth. X p. 41
multifunction jack. • Copy to your memory card. X p. 38
2. In Menu mode, select FM radio. • Synchronise with Windows Media Player 11.
X p. 37
3. Press the Confirm key to turn on the FM radio.
After transferring music files to your phone or
4. Press <Yes> to start automatic tuning.
memory card,
The radio scans and saves available stations
automatically. 1. In Menu mode, select Music.
The first time you access FM radio, you will be 2. Select a music category → a music file.
prompted to start automatic tuning.
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 3. Control playback using the following keys: Browse the web
Key Function
Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web
Confirm Pause or resume playback pages.
/ Adjust the volume up or down
• Left: Restart playback; Skip Browse web pages
backward (press within 3 1. In Menu mode, select Browser → Home.
seconds); Scan backward in a file
using basic functions

Browser and Home may be labelled

(press and hold)
Navigation differently depending on your service provider.
• Right: Skip forward; Scan forward
in a file (press and hold) 2. Navigate web pages using the following keys:
• Up: Open the playlist Key Function
• Down: Stop playback
Navigation Scroll up or down on a web page
Confirm Select an item
<Back> Return to the previous page
<Options> Access a list of browser options

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Bookmark your favourite web pages
1. In Menu mode, select Browser → Bookmarks.
Browser may be labelled differently
depending on your service provider.
2. Press <Create> or <Options> → Add
bookmark .

using basic functions

3. Enter a page title and a web address (URL).
4. Press the Confirm key.

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 Use advanced call functions

using advanced Learn about your phone’s additional calling

capabilities.

functions View and dial missed calls

Your phone will display calls you have missed on the
display. To dial the number of a missed call,
Learn how to perform advanced operations and use
additional features of your mobile phone. 1. Press <View>.
2. Scroll to the missed call you want to dial.
3. Press [ ] to dial.

Call a recently dialled number

1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to display a list of
recent numbers.
2. Scroll to the number you want and press [ ] to
dial.

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Hold a call or retrieve a held call Answer a second call
Press <Hold> to place a call on hold or press If your network supports this function, you can
<Retrieve> to retrieve a held call. answer a second incoming call:
1. Press [ ] to answer the second call.
Dial a second call The first call is automatically placed on hold.
If your network supports this function, you can dial
2. Press <Swap> to switch between the calls.
another number during a call:

using advanced functions

1. Press <Hold> to place the first call on hold. Make a multiparty call (conference call)
2. Enter the second number to dial and press 1. Call the first party you want to add to the
[ ]. multiparty call.
3. Press <Swap> to switch between the two calls. 2. While connected to the first party, call the
4. To end the call on hold, press <Options> → End second party.
→ Held call. The first party is automatically placed on hold.
5. To end the current call, press [ ]. 3. When connected to the second party, press
<Options> → Conference call.

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 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more parties (if Use advanced Phonebook functions
necessary).
Learn to create namecards, set speed dial numbers,
5. To end the multiparty call, press [ ]. and create groups of contacts.
Call an international number Create a namecard
1. In Idle mode, press and hold [0] to insert the + 1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook.
character.
using advanced functions

2. Press <Options> → My namecard.

2. Enter the complete number you want to dial
(country code, area code, and phone number), 3. Enter your personal details, and press the
and then press [ ] to dial. Confirm key or press <Options> → Save.
You can send your namecard by attaching it to
Call a contact from Phonebook a message or email or transferring it via the
Bluetooth wireless feature.
You can call numbers directly from Phonebook
using stored contacts. X p. 27
1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook.
2. Scroll to the number you want to dial and press
[ ] to dial.

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Set speed dial numbers Create a group of contacts
1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook. By creating groups of contacts, you can assign
2. Scroll to a contact to assign. ringtones and caller ID photos to each group or send
messages and emails to an entire group. Start by
3. Press <Options> → Add to speed dial. creating a group:
4. Select a number (if necessary). 1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook.
5. Scroll to a number you want to set (2-9) and 2. Scroll left or right to Groups.

using advanced functions

press <Add>.
The contact is saved to the speed dial number. 3. Press <Options> → Create group.
You can now call this contact from Idle mode 4. Enter a group name and press <Options> →
by pressing and holding the assigned speed Save.
dial number. 5. Select the new group.
6. Press <Options> → Group settings.
7. To set the caller ID image, press the Confirm key
→ an image category → an image.

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 8. To set a group ringtone, scroll down and press Create a multimedia template
the Confirm key → a ringtone category → a
1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates
ringtone.
→ Multimedia message templates.
9. Press <Options> → Save.
2. Press <Options> → Add new to open a new
template window.
Use advanced messaging functions 3. Create a multimedia message, with a subject
Learn to create templates and use templates to and desired attachments, to use as your
using advanced functions

create new messages. template. X p. 25

4. Press <Options> → Save to → Templates to
Create a text template save the template.
1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates
→ Text templates. Insert text templates in new messages
2. Select an empty location to open a new template 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Create new
window. message → a message type.
3. Enter your text and press the Confirm key to save 2. In the text field, press <Options> → Insert →
the template. Template → a template.

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Create a message from a multimedia 2. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the
template multifunction jack on your phone to a PC.
1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates 3. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the
→ Multimedia message templates. PC to the phone.
Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more
2. Scroll to the template you want and press information.
<Options> → Edit.
Your template opens as a new multimedia

using advanced functions

Synchronise your phone with Windows
message.
Media Player
Use advanced music functions 1. Insert a memory card.
2. In Menu mode, select Settings → PC
Learn to prepare music files, create playlists, and connections → Media player.
store radio stations.
3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the
Copy music files via Samsung PC Studio multifunction jack on your phone to a PC with
Windows Media Player installed.
1. In Menu mode, select Settings → PC When connected, a pop-up window will appear
connections → Mass storage. on the PC.

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 4. Open Windows Media Player to synchronise Create a playlist
music files.
1. Insert a memory card.
5. Edit or enter your phone’s name in the pop-up
2. In Menu mode, select Music → Playlists.
window (if necessary).
3. Press <Options> → Create playlist.
6. Select and drag the music files you want to the
sync list. 4. Enter a title for your new playlist and press the
Confirm key.
7. Click Start Sync.
using advanced functions

5. Select the new playlist.

Copy music files to a memory card 6. Press <Options> → Add → Tracks.
1. Insert a memory card. 7. Select the files you want to include and press
2. In Menu mode, select Settings → PC <Add>.
connections → Mass storage.
3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the
multifunction jack on your phone to a PC.
When connected, a pop-up window will appear
on the PC.
4. Open a folder to view files.
5. Copy files from the PC to the memory card.
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Customise your music player settings 5. When you are finished recording, press the
Confirm key or <Stop>. The music file will be
Learn to adjust the playback and sound settings for
saved in FM radio clips (My files → Music).
your music player.
The recording feature is developed for voice
1. In Menu mode, select Music.
recording only. The quality of the recording will
2. Press <Options> → Settings. be much lower than digital media.
3. Adjust the settings to customise your music

using advanced functions

player. Store radio stations automatically
4. Press <Save>. 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s
multifunction jack.
Record songs from the FM radio 2. In Menu mode, select FM radio.
1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s 3. Press the Confirm key to start the FM radio.
multifunction jack.
4. Press <Options> → Self-tuning.
2. In Menu mode, select FM radio.
5. Press <Yes> to confirm (if necessary).
3. Press the Confirm key to start the FM radio. The radio scans and saves available stations
4. Press <Options> → Record to start recording. automatically.

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 Use the Bluetooth wireless feature

using tools and Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other
wireless devices for exchanging data and using
hands-free features.
applications Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature
1. In Menu mode, select Applications →
Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools Bluetooth.
and additional applications.
2. Press <Options> → Settings.
3. Scroll down to Activation.
4. Scroll left or right to On.
5. To allow other devices to locate your phone,
scroll down and scroll left or right to On.
If you select Custom, scroll down and set
duration that your phone is visible.
6. Press <Save>.

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Find and pair with other Bluetooth- 2. Press <Options> → Send namecard via or
enabled devices Send via → Bluetooth (when sending contact
data, specify which data to send).
1. In Menu mode, select Applications →
Bluetooth → Search new device. Receive data using the Bluetooth
2. Scroll to a device and press <Select>. wireless feature
3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or 1. Enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature

using tools and applications

the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and press <OK> (if necessary).
and press <OK>.
2. Press <Yes> to confirm that you are willing to
When the owner of the other device enters the
receive data from the device (if necessary).
same code or accepts the connection, pairing is
complete.
Use Remote SIM mode
Send data using the Bluetooth wireless In Remote SIM mode, you can make or answer calls
feature only with a connected Bluetooth hands-free car kit
via the SIM or USIM card on your phone.
1. Select the file or item from one of your phone’s
applications that you want to send. To activate Remote SIM mode,
1. In Menu mode, select Applications →
Bluetooth.

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 2. Press <Options> → Settings. 3. Scroll down and press the Confirm key to open
3. Scroll down to Remote SIM mode. the recipient list.
4. Scroll left or right to On. 4. Press the Confirm key to open your contact list.
5. Press <Save>. 5. Scroll to a contact and press the Confirm key.
To use Remote SIM mode, start the Bluetooth 6. Select a number (if necessary).
connection from a Bluetooth hands-free car kit. 7. When you are finished selecting contacts, press
<Options> → Add to return to the recipient list.
using tools and applications

The Bluetooth hands-free car kit must be

authorised. To authorise, press <Options> → 8. Press <Options> → Save to save the recipients.
Authorise device. 9. Scroll down and set the number of times to
repeat the SOS message.
Activate and send an SOS message 10. Press <Save> → <Yes>.
When you have an emergency, you can send an To send an SOS message, the keys must be
SOS message asking for help. locked. Press [ / ] four times.
1. In Menu mode, select Messages → SOS Once you send an SOS message, all phone
messages → Sending options. functions will be suspended until you press
2. Scroll left or right to On. [ ].

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Activate the mobile tracker 8. When you are finished selecting contacts, press
<Options> → Add to return to the recipient list.
When someone inserts a new SIM card in your
phone, the mobile tracker feature will automatically 9. Press <Options> → Save to save the recipients.
send the contact number to two recipients to help 10. Scroll down and enter the sender’s name.
you locate and recover your phone. 11. Press <Options> → Save → <Accept>.
To activate the mobile tracker,
Record and play voice memos

using tools and applications

1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Security →
Mobile tracker. Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder.
2. Enter your password and press <OK>.
3. Scroll left or right to On. Record a voice memo
4. Scroll down and press the Confirm key to open 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Voice
the recipient list. recorder.
5. Press the Confirm key to open your contact list. 2. Press the Confirm key to start recording.
6. Scroll to a contact and press the Confirm key. 3. Speak your memo into the microphone.
7. Select a number (if necessary). 4. When you are finished speaking, press the
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 Play a voice memo Edit images
1. From the voice recorder screen, press Learn to edit images and apply fun effects.
<Options> → Go to My voice clips.
2. Select a file. Apply effects to images
3. Control the playback using the following keys: 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Image
Key Function editor.
using tools and applications

Confirm Pause or resume playback 2. Press <Options> → New image → Open or

Take photo.
/ Adjust the volume up or down
3. Select an image or take a new photo.
• Left: Scan backward in a file
Navigation • Right: Scan forward in a file 4. Press <Load>.
• Down: Stop playback 5. Press <Options> → Effects → an effect option.
6. Select a variation of the effect to apply and press
<Done>. For some effects, adjust the level.
To apply a blur effect to a specific area of an
image, move or resize the rectangle and press
<Options> → Done.

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7. When you are finished with applying effects, 7. When you are finished with adjustment, press
press <Options> → Save as → <Yes>. <Options> → Save as → <Yes>.
8. Enter a new file name for the image, and press 8. Enter a new file name for the image, and press
<Options> → Save. <Options> → Save.

Adjust an image Transform an image

1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Image 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Image

using tools and applications

editor. editor.
2. Press <Options> → New image → Open or 2. Press <Options> → New image → Open or
Take photo. Take photo.
3. Select an image or take a new photo. 3. Select an image or take a new photo.
4. Press <Load>. 4. Press <Load>.
5. Press <Options> → Adjust → an adjustment 5. Press <Options> → Transform → Resize,
option (brightness, contrast, or colour). Rotate, or Flip.
To adjust the image automatically, select Auto 6. Rotate or flip the image as desired and press
level. <Done>.
6. Adjust the image as desired and press <Done>.

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 To resize the image, select a size → <Yes> and To resize or reshape the rectangle, press
skip to step 7. <Options> → Resize or Shape.
7. When you are finished with transforming options, 7. Press <Options> → Save as → <Yes>.
press <Options> → Save as → <Yes>. 8. Enter a new file name for the image, and press
8. Enter a new file name for the image, and press <Options> → Save.
<Options> → Save.
Insert a visual feature
using tools and applications

Crop an image 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Image

1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Image editor.
editor. 2. Press <Options> → New image → Open or
2. Press <Options> → New image → Open or Take photo.
Take photo. 3. Select an image or take a new photo.
3. Select an image or take a new photo. 4. Press <Load>.
4. Press <Load>. 5. Press <Options> → Insert → a visual feature
5. Press <Options> → Crop. (frame, image, clip art, emoticon, or text).
6. Move the rectangle over the area you want to 6. Select a visual feature or enter text.
crop and press <Options> → Done. 7. Move the added image (if necessary).

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 To resize or rotate the added image, press 2. Select a game from the list and follow the on-
<Options> → Resize or Rotate. screen instructions.
8. Press <Done> or <Options> → Done. Available games may vary, depending on your
service provider or region. Game controls and
9. When you are finished with adding visual
options may vary.
features, press <Options> → Save as →
<Yes>.
Launch applications
10. Enter a new file name for the image, and press

using tools and applications

<Options> → Save. 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games
and more → an application.
Use Java-powered games and 2. Press <Options> to access a list of various
options and settings for your application.
applications
Learn to use games and applications powered by
award-winning Java technology.

Play games
1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games
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 View world clocks Add a world clock to your display
Learn to view the time in another country or city and In Dual Clock Display mode, you can view clocks
set world clocks to appear on your display. with two different time zones on your display.
After you have saved world clocks,
View a world clock
1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → World
1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → World clock.
clock.
using tools and applications

2. Scroll to the world clock you want to add and

2. Scroll down to the middle clock. press <Options> → Mark as second clock.
3. Scroll left or right to a time zone. 3. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and
4. Scroll down to the bottom clock. light → Home screen.
5. Scroll left or right to a time zone. 4. Scroll left or right to Images.
6. Press the Confirm key to save your world clock. 5. Scroll down to Clock and press the Confirm key.
To set daylight saving time, press <Options> 6. Scroll left or right to Dual and press <Save>.
→ Apply daylight saving time → time zones. 7. Press <Save>.

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Set and use alarms Stop an alarm
Learn to set and control alarms for important events. When the alarm sounds,
• Press <OK> or any key to stop an alarm without
Set a new alarm snooze.
1. In Menu mode, select Alarms. • Press <OK> to stop an alarm with snooze, or
2. Scroll to an empty alarm location and press the press <Snooze> or any key to silence the alarm
for the snooze period.

using tools and applications

Confirm key.
3. Set alarm details. Deactivate an alarm
You can set either the FM radio or a sound for
the alarm tone. 1. In Menu mode, select Alarms.
4. Press <Save>, or press <Options> → Save. 2. Scroll to the alarm you want to deactivate and
press the Confirm key.
The auto power-up feature sets the phone to
automatically turn on and sound the alarm at 3. Scroll down (if necessary).
the designated time if the phone is turned off. 4. Scroll left or right to Off.
5. Press <Save>.

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 Use the calculator Set a countdown timer
1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calculator. 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Timer.
2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator 2. Press <Set>.
display to perform basic mathematical 3. Enter hours or minutes to count down and press
operations. <OK>.
4. Press the Confirm key to begin or pause the
using tools and applications

Convert currencies or countdown.

measurements 5. When the timer expires, press <OK> to stop the
1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Convertor alert.
→ a conversion type.
2. Enter the currencies or measurements and units Use the stopwatch
in the appropriate fields. 1. In Menu mode, select Applications →
Stopwatch.
2. Press the Confirm key to begin and record lap
times.
3. When you are finished, press <Stop>.
4. Press <Reset> to clear recorded times.
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Create a new task Manage your calendar
1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Task. Learn to change the calendar view and create
events.
2. Press <Create>.
3. Enter the details of the task. Change the calendar view
4. Press <Save>, or press <Options> → Save. 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calendar.

using tools and applications

2. Press <Options> → View by → Day or Week.
Create a text memo
1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Memo. Create an event
2. Press <Create>. 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calendar.
3. Enter your memo text. 2. Press <Options> → Create → an event type.
4. Press <Options> → Save. 3. Enter the details of the event as required.
4. Press <Save>, or press <Options> → Save.

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troubleshooting
If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service
professional.

While using your phone, the following messages Message Try this to solve the problem:
may appear:
When using the phone for the first time
Message Try this to solve the problem: or when the PIN requirement is
enabled, you must enter the PIN
Please Enter PIN
Ensure that the SIM card is installed supplied with the SIM card. You can
insert SIM
correctly. disable this feature by using the PIN
card
lock menu.
When the phone lock feature is
Your SIM card is blocked, usually as a
Phone lock enabled, you must enter the password
result of entering your PIN incorrectly
you set for the phone. Enter PUK
several times. You must enter the PUK
supplied by your service provider.

a
Your phone displays “Network error” or “No Another caller cannot reach you.
network.”
• Ensure that your phone is turned on.
• When you are in areas with weak signals or poor • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular
reception, you may lose reception. Move to network.
another area and try again.
• Ensure that you have not set call barring for the
• You cannot access some options without a phone number.
subscription. Contact your service provider for
more details. Another caller cannot hear you speaking.

You enter a number, but the call is not dialled. • Ensure that you are not covering the built-in

troubleshooting
microphone.
• Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key: [ ].
• Ensure that the microphone is close to your
• Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular mouth.
network.
• If using a headset, ensure that it is properly
• Ensure that you have not set call barring for the connected.
phone number.
The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes.
Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to
continue using the phone.

b
 The audio quality of the call is poor. • If the battery will no longer charge completely,
dispose of the old battery properly and replace it
• Ensure that you are not blocking the phone’s
with a new battery.
internal antenna.
• When you are in areas with weak signals or poor Your phone is hot to the touch.
reception, you may lose reception. Move to When you use several applications at once, your
another area and try again. phone requires more power and may heat up.
You select a contact to call, but the call is not This is normal and should not affect your phone’s
dialled. lifespan or performance.
troubleshooting

• Ensure that the correct number is stored in the

contact list.
• Re-enter and save the number, if necessary.
The battery does not charge properly or
sometimes the phone turns itself off.
• The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both
gold-coloured contacts with a clean, soft cloth
and try charging the battery again.

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index
alarms calculator multiparty, 33
creating, 49 see tools, calculator placing on hold, 33
deactivating, 49 recently dialled, 32
calendar
stopping, 49 see tools, calendar retrieving held calls, 33
battery viewing missed, 32
calls
charging, 18 advanced functions, 32 conference calls
installing, 16 answering additional calls, 33 see calls, multiparty
low battery indicator, 19 answering, 24
contacts
Bluetooth basic functions, 24 adding, 27
activating, 40 dialling additional calls, 33 creating groups, 35
receiving data, 41 dialling missed calls, 32 finding, 27
sending data, 41 from Phonebook, 34
international numbers, 34 convertor
browser see tools, convertor
see web browser making, 24

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 countdown timer key tones 22 music player
see tools, countdown timer creating playlists, 38
lock
see phone lock customising, 39
FM radio
listening to, 29 listening to music, 29
memo synchronising, 37
storing stations, 39 see text or voice memos
headset 25 namecards 34
memory card 19
images 44 offline profile 21
messages
adjusting, 45 sending email, 25 phone lock 24
index

applying effects, 44 sending multimedia, 25 photos

croppings, 46 sending text, 25 capturing, 28
inserting visual features, 46 viewing email, 27 viewing, 28
transforming, 45 viewing multimedia, 27
radio
internet viewing text, 27 see FM radio
see web browser
mobile tracker 43 ringtone 22
Java multimedia
accessing applications, 47 Samsung PC Studio 37
see messages
launching games, 47

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shortcut keys text viewing, 29
see shortcuts creating memos, 51
creating tasks, 51 voice memos
shortcuts 23 playing, 44
entering, 26
silent profile 22 recording, 43
messages, 25
SIM card 16 volume
timer call volume, 24
skin colour 23 see tools, countdown timer
key tone volume, 22
SOS message 42 tools
wallpaper 23

index
alarm, 49
stopwatch
see tools, stopwatch calculator, 50 web browser
calendar, 51 adding bookmarks, 31
task convertor, 50 launching homepage, 30
see tools, task
countdown timer, 50 Window Media Player 37
templates image editor, 44
inserting, 36 stopwatch, 50 world clock
setting dual display, 48
multimedia, 36 task, 51
viewing, 48
text, 36
videos
capturing, 28
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