SGH-J400
User’s Guide
Be aware of special regulations
Accessories and batteries
Meet any special regulations in force in any
area and always switch off your phone
whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it
may cause interference or danger.
Use only Samsung-approved batteries and
accessories, such as headsets and PC data
cables. Use of any unauthorised accessories
could damage you or your phone and may
be dangerous.
Water resistance
• The phone could explode if the battery is
replaced with an incorrect type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the
Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it
dry.
manufacturer’s instructions.
Sensible use
At very high volumes, prolonged
listening to a headset can damage
your hearing.
Use only in the normal position (held to your
ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the
antenna when the phone is switched on.
Qualified service
Emergency calls
Only qualified service personnel may repair
your phone.
Key in the emergency number for your
present location, then press
.
For more detailed safety information, see
"Health and safety information" on page 31.
Keep your phone away from small
children
Keep the phone and all its parts, including
accessories, out of the reach of small
children.
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3G
About this Guide
Your phone is capable of
operating in a 3G
environment, allowing
much greater data
transfer speed, video
streaming, and video
conferencing.
This User’s Guide provides you with
condensed information about how to use
your phone.
In this guide, the following instruction icons
appear:
Indicates that you need to pay
careful attention to the subsequent
information regarding safety or
phone features.
Special
features of your phone
Indicates that you need to press
the Navigation keys to scroll to the
specified option and then select it.
→
•
Camera and camcorder
Use the camera module
on your phone to take a
photo or record a video.
[
]
Indicates a key on the phone.
For example, [
]
< >
Indicates a soft key, whose function
is displayed on the phone screen.
•
Media player
For example, <Select
>
Play media files on your
phone. You can enjoy high
quality videos and music.
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•
Java
•
•
Bluetooth
Enjoy Java-based games
and download new
games.
Transfer media files and
personal data, and
connect to other devices
using wireless Bluetooth
technology.
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•
Image editor
Edit or decorate your
photos.
Web browser
Access the wireless web
to get up-to-the-minute
information and a wide
variety of media content.
Digital data printing
Print images, messages,
and personal data directly
from your phone.
•
•
SOS message
Send SOS messages to
your family or friends for
help in an emergency.
•
Offline mode
Switch your phone to
offline to use its non-
wireless functions while
on an aeroplane.
Calendar
Keep track of your daily,
weekly, and monthly
schedule.
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Use Phonebook....................................... 18
Send messages....................................... 18
View messages ....................................... 20
Use Bluetooth......................................... 20
Switch applications.................................. 21
Contents
Unpack
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6
Make sure you have each item
Menu functions
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Get started
All menu options listed
First steps to operating your phone
Assemble and charge the phone ................. 6
Power on or off......................................... 7
Phone layout............................................ 7
Keys and icons ......................................... 8
Access menu functions ............................ 11
Enter text.............................................. 11
Customise your phone............................. 12
Health and safety information
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Step outside the phone
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Begin with call functions, camera, media player,
web browser, and other special features
Make or answer calls............................... 14
Use the camera...................................... 15
Play music............................................. 16
Browse the web...................................... 17
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Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press [OK] in Idle mode.
1 Call log
5 Messages
7 Calendar
8 Camera
0 Alarms
1 Create message
2 Inbox
3 Email inbox
4 Drafts
5 Outbox
6 Sentbox
2 Phonebook
3 Media player
4 Internet
# Settings
1 Phone profiles
2 Time & date
3 Display settings
4 Phone settings
5 Call settings
9 Bluetooth
7 My folders
8 Templates
9 Media album1
10 Delete all
11 Messages settings
12 SOS messages
13 Memory status
6 Security
* Applications
7 Application settings
8 Network settings
9 Memory settings
10 Master reset
1 Go to homepage
2 Enter URL
3 Bookmarks
4 Saved pages
5 History
6 Advanced
7 Browser settings
1 Memo
2 Tasks
3 Voice recorder
4 World clock
5 Calculator
6 Converter
7 Timer
8 Stopwatch
9 SIM application
toolkit2
6 My files
1. Available only if
supported by your
service provider.
2. Available only if
supported by your USIM
or SIM card.
Images
Videos
Sounds
Games and more
Other files
Media album1
Memory status
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Unpack
Get started
Make sure you have each item
First steps to operating your phone
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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
With the phone open
Earpiece
Main display
Power on or off
Interior
camera lens
Menu access/
Confirm key
Navigation keys
(Up/Down/Left/
Right)
Switch on
1. Open the phone.
Left soft key
2. Press and hold [ ].
Multi-function
jack
Right soft key
3. If necessary, enter the
PIN and press
Video call key
Power/Menu
exit key
Application
switch key
Dial key
<Confirm>.
Delete key
Volume keys
Switch off
1. Open the phone.
Alphanumeric
keys
2. Press and hold [ ].
Mouthpiece
Special
function keys
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Get started
With the phone closed
Keys and icons
Keys
Exterior
Perform the function indicated
on the bottom line of the display.
camera lens
Memory card
slot
External display
In Idle mode, access your
favourite menus directly.
In Menu mode, scroll through
menu options.
In Idle mode, access Menu
mode.
In Menu mode, select the
highlighted menu option or
confirm input.
Open the application switch
window to access other
applications without exiting the
current application.
Make a video call.
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Make or answer a call.
Enter special characters or
perform special functions.
In Idle mode, retrieve the
numbers recently dialled,
missed, or received.
In Idle mode, press and hold [
to activate or deactivate the
Silent profile. Press and hold [
to enter a pause between
numbers.
]
]
Delete characters from the
display or items in an
application.
Adjust the phone volume.
Press and hold to switch the
phone on or off.
End a call.
Icons
In Menu mode, cancel input and
return the phone to Idle mode.
The following icons may appear on the top
line of the screen to indicate your phone’s
status. Depending on your country or
service provider, the icons shown on the
display may vary.
Enter numbers, letters, and
some special characters.
In Idle mode, press and hold [
to access your voicemail server.
Press and hold [ ] to enter an
international call prefix.
1]
Signal strength
0
GPRS (2.5G) network
Connecting to GPRS (2.5G)
network or transferring data in
GPRS (2.5G) network
9
Get started
EDGE network
Browsing Internet
Connecting to EDGE network or
transferring data in EDGE
network
Connected to secured web page
Memory card inserted
New message:
UMTS (3G) network
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: Text message
: Multimedia message
: Email
Connecting to UMTS (3G)
network or transferring data in
UMTS (3G) network
: Voicemail
Voice call in progress
Out of your service area
Video call in progress
Out of your service area
SOS message feature active
Roaming network
: Push message
: Configuration message
Profile setting:
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: Normal
: Silent
: Driving
: Meeting
: Outdoor
: Offline
Bluetooth active
Connected with PC via USB port
Battery power level
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Access menu functions
Enter text
Select an
option
Changethe
text input
mode
1. Press a desired soft key.
•
•
•
Press and hold [ ] to
switch between T9 mode
and ABC mode.
2. Press the Navigation keys
to move to the next or
previous option.
Press [ ] to change case
or switch to Number
mode.
3. Press <Select>, <OK>,
or [OK] to confirm the
function displayed or
option highlighted.
Press and hold [ ] to
switch to Symbol mode.
4. Press <Back> to move
ABC mode
T9 mode
To enter a word:
up one level.
Press the appropriate key
until the character you want
appears on the display.
Press [ ] to return to
Idle mode.
Use menu
numbers
Press the number key
corresponding to the option
you want.
To enter a word:
1. Press [2] to [9] to start
entering a word.
2. Enter the whole word
before editing or deleting
characters.
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Get started
Customise your phone
3. When the word displays
correctly, press [ ] to
insert a space.
1. In Idle mode, press [OK
and select Settings
Phone settings
Language Screen
text
]
Display
language
→
Otherwise, press [0] to
display alternative word
choices.
→
→
.
Number
mode
Press the keys corresponding
to the digits you want.
2. Select a language.
3. Press <Save>.
Symbol
mode
Press the keys corresponding
to the symbols you want.
To change the profile
properties:
Call ringer
melody
Other
operations
•
Press [1] to enter
punctuation marks or
special characters.
1. In Idle mode, press [OK
and select Settings
Phone profiles
]
→
.
•
•
•
•
Press [ ] to insert a
space.
2. Scroll to the sound profile
you are using.
Press the Navigation keys
to move the cursor.
3. Press <Options> and
select Edit
4. Select Voice call
ringtone a category
a ringtone.
.
Press [
characters one by one.
Press and hold [ ] to
clear the entire display.
C] to delete
→
→
C
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5. Select Video call
ringtone a category
a ringtone.
6. Press <Options> and
select Save
To change the sound profile:
1. In Idle mode, press [OK
and select Settings
Phone profiles
1. In Idle mode, press [OK
and select Settings
Phone settings
Shortcuts
2. Select a key.
]
Menu
shortcuts
→
→
→
→
.
.
3. Select a menu to be
assigned to the key.
]
→
You can activate the Silent
profile to avoid disturbing
other people. In Idle mode,
press and hold [ ].
.
Silent
profile
2. Select the profile you
want.
In Idle mode, press [ / ] to
adjust the key tone volume.
Key tone
volume
1. In Idle mode, press [OK
]
Phone lock
and select Settings
→
Security
→
Phone lock.
2. Select On
.
1. In Idle mode, press [OK
]
Idle mode
wallpaper
and select Settings
→
3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit
password and press
Display settings →
Main display →
<Confirm>.
Wallpaper
.
4. Enter the new password
again and press
2. Select an image category.
3. Select an image.
4. Press <Set>.
<Confirm>.
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Step outside the phone
Begin with call functions, camera, media player,
1. When the phone rings,
open the phone. If the
phone is already open,
press [ ].
Answer
a call
web browser, and other special features
Make or answer calls
If it is a video call, press
<Show me> to allow
the caller to see you via
the camera.
To make a voice call:
Make a call
1. In Idle mode, enter an
area code and phone
number.
2. Press [ ] to end the
call.
2. Press [ ].
During a voice call, press
Press [ / ] to adjust the
volume.
Use the
speakerphone
feature
[
OK] and then <Yes> to
activate the speaker.
3. Press [ ] to end the
call.
Press [OK] again to switch
back to the earpiece.
To make a video call:
1. In Idle mode, enter an
area code and phone
number.
1. During a call, call the
second participant.
Make a
multi-party
call
The first call is put on
hold.
2. Press [ ].
3. Press [ ] to end the
call.
2. Press <Options> and
select Join
.
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3. Repeat step 1 and 2 to
add more participants.
3. Press [OK] to take a
photo. The photo is saved
automatically.
4. During a multi-party call:
4. Press < > to take
another photo.
•
Press <Options>
and select Split to
have a private
conversation with one
participant.
1. In Idle mode, press [OK
and select My files
Images My photos
]
View a
photo
→
→
.
•
Press <Options
>
and select End
→
2. Select the photo you
want.
Select participant
to drop one
participant.
1. In Idle mode, press [OK
and select Camera
2. Press [ ] to switch to
]
Record
a video
5. Press [ ] to end the
multi-party call.
.
1
Record mode.
Use the camera
3. Press [OK] to start
recording.
1. In Idle mode, press [OK
]
Take a
photo
4. Press [OK] to stop
and select Camera
.
recording. The video is
saved automatically.
2. Aim the lens at the
subject and make any
desired adjustments.
5. Press <Back> to record
another video.
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Step outside the phone
1. In Idle mode, press [OK
and select My files
Videos My video
clips
]
1. In Idle mode, press
OK] and select Media
player
View a
video
Create a
playlist
→
[
→
.
.
2. Scroll to the Music tab.
2. Select the video you
want.
3. Press <Options> and
select Create playlist
.
4. Enter the title of the
playlist and press
Play music
<
Save>.
Use these methods:
Prepare
music files
5. Select the added
playlist.
•
Download from the
wireless web.
6. Press <Options> and
•
Download from a PC
using the optional
select Add
→
a source.
7. Select a playlist, or
select the files you want
and press <Add>.
Samsung PC Studio. See
Samsung PC Studio
User’s Guide.
8. Press [OK] to play
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•
Receive via Bluetooth.
music.
Copy to a memory card
and insert the card into
the phone.
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Browse the web
1. Select the file you want
to play.
Play music
files
In Idle mode, press < >.
Launch
the web
browser
The homepage of your
service provider opens.
2. During playback, use the
following keys:
•
OK: pause or resume
playback.
•
To scroll through
browser items, press
[Up] or [Down].
Navigate
the web
•
Left: return to the
previous file. Press
and hold to scan
backward in a file.
Right: skip to the
next file. Press and
hold to scan forward
in a file.
•
•
To select an item, press
[OK].
•
To return to the
previous page, press
<Back>.
•
To access browser
options, press
•
•
Up: open a list of
music categories.
/ : adjust the
<Options>.
volume.
3. Press [Down] to stop
playback.
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Step outside the phone
Use Phonebook
3. Select a contact.
1. In Idle mode, enter a
phone number and press
Options>.
2. Select Add to
Phonebook
location New
4. Scroll to a number and
press [ ] to dial, or
press [OK] and select
Edit to edit contact
information.
Add a
contact
<
→
a memory
.
→
Send messages
3. For Phone, select a
number type.
1. In Idle mode, press
> and select
Create message
Message
4. Specify contact
information.
Send a text
message
<
→
5. Press [OK], or press
.
<Options> and select
2. Enter the message
text.
Save to save the
contact.
3. Press [Up] to move to
the recipient field.
1. In Idle mode, press
Find a
contact
[
OK] and select
4. Enter destination
numbers.
Phonebook
.
2. Enter the first few
letters of the name you
want.
5. Press <Options> and
select Send to send the
message.
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1. In Idle mode, press <
>
1. In Idle mode, press
> and select
Create message
Email
Send a
multimedia
message
Send an
email
and select Create
<
message
→
Message
.
→
.
2. Enter the message text.
2. Enter the email text.
3. Press <Options> and
select Add item
item, or Add
,
Create
3. Press <Options> and
select Add attachment
attachment
.
or Create item.
4. Add a media file, contact,
calendar item, or
4. Add a media file,
contact, calendar item,
or bookmark item.
bookmark item.
5. Press <Options> and
5. Press <Options> and
select Add subject
.
select Add subject.
6. Enter the message
subject.
6. Enter the email subject.
7. Press [Up] to move to
the recipient field.
7. Press [Up] to move to the
recipient field.
8. Enter email addresses.
8. Enter destination numbers
or email addresses.
9. Press <Options> and
select Send to send the
email.
9. Press <Options> and
select Send to send the
message.
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Step outside the phone
View messages
Use Bluetooth
Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth
technology, enabling you to connect the
phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices
and exchange data with them, talk hands-
free, or control the phone remotely.
1. In Idle mode, press
> and select Inbox
View a text
message
<
.
2. Select a text message.
1. In Idle mode, press
View a
multimedia
message
<
> and select Inbox
.
1. In Idle mode, press
Turn on
Bluetooth
[
OK] and select
2. Select a multimedia
message.
Bluetooth
Activation
→
→
On
.
2. Select My phone’s
visibility On to allow
1. In Idle mode, press
View an
email
→
<
> and select Email
inbox
2. Press <Options> and
select Download
other devices to locate
your phone.
.
.
1. In Idle mode, press
Search for
and pair
with a
Bluetooth
device
3. Select an email or a
header.
[
OK] and select
Bluetooth My
devices Search new
device
2. Select a device.
→
4. If you selected a header,
press <Options> and
select Retrieve to view
the body of the email.
→
.
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3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN
or the other device’s
Bluetooth PIN, if it
4. Search for and select a
device.
5. If necessary, enter the
Bluetooth PIN and press
has one, and press
<OK>.
<OK>.
When the owner of
the other device
enters the same code,
pairing is complete.
1. If necessary, enter a
Bluetooth PIN and press
Receive
data
<OK>.
2. Press <Yes> to confirm
that you are willing to
receive.
1. Access an application,
Send data
such as Phonebook
,
My files Calendar
,
,
Memo, or Tasks
.
Switch applications
2. Select an item.
You can switch to other applications from a
menu, without closing the menu screen you
are using.
3. Press <Options> and
select Send contact
detail via or Send via
→
Bluetooth.
1. While using a menu,
Switch to an
application
press [ ].
2. Select an application.
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Step outside the phone
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•
•
Call: open the dialling
screen.
Available
applications
Messages: access the
Messages menu.
Internet: launch the
web browser.
1. Press [ ].
Close all
running
applications
2. Scroll to End all?
3. Press <Yes>.
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Internet
Menu functions
All menu options listed
Menu
Description
Go to
homepage
Connect your phone to
the network and load the
homepage of the
This section provides brief explanations of
menu functions on your phone.
wireless web service
provider.
Call log
Check the most recent calls dialled,
received, or missed.
Enter URL
Bookmarks
Saved pages
History
Enter a URL address and
access the associated
web page.
Save URL addresses in
order to quickly access
web pages.
Phonebook
Search for contact information stored in
Phonebook.
Access the list of pages
you have saved while
online.
Media player
Access the list of pages
you have accessed
recently.
Listen to music or play video files. You can
also make your own music playlists.
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Menu functions
Menu
Description
Menu
Description
Advanced
Clear the cache. Delete
cookies or set whether or
not they are stored.
Change the settings for
the web browser and
access version and
copyright information
about it.
Email inbox
Access emails that you
have received.
Drafts
Access messages that
you have saved to send
at a later time.
Outbox
Access messages that
the phone is attempting
to send or has failed to
send.
Browser
settings
Select a connection
profile to be used for
accessing the wireless
web.
Sentbox
Access messages that
you have sent.
My folders
Templates
Create new folders and
organise your messages.
Messages
Make and use templates
of frequently used
Menu
Description
messages or passages.
Create message Create and send text,
multimedia, or email
messages.
Inbox
Access messages that
you have received.
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Menu
Description
Menu
Description
Media album
Access the Media Album
service, with which you
can organise your own
online media album.
Depending on your
service provider, this
menu may be available
but labelled differently.
Memory status Check information about
the memory currently in
use.
My files
Menu
Description
Images,Videos, Access media files and
Delete all
Delete messages in each
message folder all at
once.
Sounds, Other
files
other files stored in the
phone’s memory.
Games and
more
Access the Java games
and download Java
applications.
Messages
settings
Set up various options
for using the messaging
services.
Media album
Access the Media Album
service, with which you
can organise your own
online media album.
Depending on your
service provider, this
menu may be available
but labelled differently.
SOS messages Specify options for
sending and receiving an
SOS message. You can
send an SOS message by
pressing [ / ] 4 times
when the phone is
closed.
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Menu functions
Menu
Description
Menu
Description
My phone’s
name
Assign a Bluetooth device
name to your phone, which
is then displayed on other
devices.
Memory status Check information about
the memory currently in
use.
Secure mode Determine if the phone
asks for your confirmation
when other devices access
your data.
Calendar
Keep track of your schedule.
Bluetooth
service
Display available Bluetooth
services.
Camera
Use the camera embedded in your phone to
take photos and record videos.
Applications
Menu
Description
Bluetooth
Memo
Make memos for things
that are important and
manage them.
Menu
Description
Activation
Activate or deactivate the
Bluetooth feature.
Tasks
Make a list of tasks you
need to complete.
My devices
Search for connectable
Bluetooth devices.
Voice recorder
Record voice memos and
any other sounds.
My phone’s
visibility
Allow other Bluetooth
devices to locate your
phone or not.
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Alarms
Menu
Description
Set a wake-up call to wake you up in the
morning or an alarm to alert you to an event
at a specific time.
World clock
Set your local time zone
and find out the current
time in another part of
the world.
Calculator
Converter
Timer
Perform arithmetic
functions.
Settings
Menu
Description
Do conversions, such as
length and temperature.
Phone profiles
Change the sound
settings of the phone for
different events or
situations.
Set a period of time for
the phone to count
down.
Time & date
Change the time and
date displayed on your
phone.
Stopwatch
Measure elapsed time.
SIM application Use a variety of
toolkit
additional services
offered by your service
provider. Depending on
your USIM or SIM card,
this menu may be
available but labelled
differently.
Display settings Change the background
→
→
Main display
Wallpaper
image that is displayed
in Idle mode.
Display settings Enter the greeting that is
→
→
Main display
Greeting
displayed briefly on the
main display when the
phone is switched on.
message
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Menu functions
Menu
Description
Menu
Description
Display settings Select a display style for
Display settings Adjust the contrast of
→
Main display
Main menu
the main menu screen.
→
→
Cover display the external display.
LCD contrast
→
style
Display settings Adjust the brightness of
Display settings Display the pop-up list
→
→
Light settings the main display for
→
→
Main display
Pop up list
that shows the menu
options.
LCD
varying lighting
conditions.
brightness
menu
Display settings Select the length of time
Display settings Customise the settings
→
→
time
Light settings the backlight or display
→
→
Main display
Dialling
for the main display
while dialling.
Backlight
stays on when the phone
is not used.
display
Display settings Set how the phone
Display settings Select a clock type to be
→
→
Light settings controls the use of the
Keypad light keypad light.
→
→
Main display
Clock display screen.
displayed on the idle
Phone settings
→ Language
Select a language to be
used for the display text
or T9 input mode.
Display settings Change the image that is
→
→
Cover display displayed on the external
Wallpaper display.
Phone settings
→ Shortcuts
Use the Navigation keys
as shortcuts to access
specific menus directly
from Idle mode.
Display settings Enter the greeting that is
→
Cover display displayed on the external
→
Greeting
display briefly when the
phone is switched on.
message
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Menu
Description
Menu
Description
Phone settings
Check your phone
Security
lock
→
→
PIN Activate your PIN to
protect your USIM or
SIM card against
→
Own number numbers or assign a
name to each of the
numbers.
unauthorised use.
Phone settings
Set how the phone
reacts if you press and
hold [ / ] when a call
comes in.
Security
Privacy lock
Lock access to
→
Volume key
messages, files, call logs,
contacts, calendar,
memos, or tasks.
function
Call settings
Set options for call
functions.
Security
Fixed dialling
mode
→
Set the phone to restrict
calls to a limited set of
phone numbers, if
supported by your USIM
or SIM card.
Security
→
Activate your phone
password to protect your
phone against
Phone lock
unauthorised use.
Security
Change phone
password
→
Change the phone
password.
Security
lock
→
SIM Set the phone to work
only with the current
USIM or SIM card by
assigning a SIM lock
password.
Security
Change PIN
code
→
Change the PIN.
Change the PIN2.
Security
→
Change PIN2
code
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Menu functions
Menu
Description
Menu
Description
Security
Mobile tracker
→
Set the phone to send
the preset tracking
Network
settings
Preferred
networks
Add a new network to
your preferred network
list, if your USIM or SIM
card supports it.
→
message to your family
or friends when someone
tries to use your phone
with another USIM or
SIM card. This feature
may be unavailable due
to certain features
Network
settings
Connections
Create and customise
the profiles containing
the settings for
connecting your phone to
the network.
→
supported by your
service provider.
Memory
settings
Check information about
the memory currently in
use. You can also clear
the memory.
Application
settings
Customise the settings
for using applications
available on the phone.
Master reset
Reset the phone’s
settings you have
changed.
Network
settings
Network
Select the network to be
used while roaming
outside of your home
area, or let the network
be chosen automatically.
→
selection
Network
settings
Network mode
Change to an
appropriate band when
you travel abroad.
→
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The highest SAR value for this model phone was
0.189 W/kg.
Health and safety information
SAR tests are conducted using standard operating
positions with the phone transmitting at its highest
certified power level in all tested frequency bands.
Although the SAR is determined at the highest
certified power level, the actual SAR level of the
phone while operating can be well below the
maximum value. This is because the phone is
designed to operate at multiple power levels so as
to use only the power required to reach the
SAR certification information
This phone meets European Union (EU)
requirements concerning exposure to radio waves.
Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and
receiver. It is designed and manufactured to not
exceed the limits for exposure to radio-frequency
(RF) energy, as recommended by the EU Council.
These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines
and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the
general population. The guidelines were developed
by independent scientific organisations through the
periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific
studies. The limits include a substantial safety
margin designed to ensure the safety of all persons,
regardless of age and health.
network. In general, the closer you are to a base
station, the lower the power output of the phone.
Before a new model phone is available for sale to
the public, compliance with the European R&TTE
Directive must be shown. This directive includes as
one of its essential requirements the protection of
the health and safety of the user and any other
person.
The exposure standard for mobile phones employs
a unit of measurement known as Specific
Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR limit
Precautions when using batteries
recommended by the EU Council is 2.0 W/kg.1
•
Never use a charger or battery that is damaged
in any way.
•
•
Use the battery only for its intended purpose.
1. The SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is
2.0 watts/kilogram (W/kg) averaged over ten grams of
body tissue. The limit incorporates a substantial margin
of safety to give additional protection for the public and
to account for any variations in measurements. The SAR
values may vary, depending on national reporting
requirements and the network band.
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.
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Health and safety information
•
Battery charging time depends on the remaining
battery charge, the type of battery, and the
charger used. The battery can be charged and
discharged hundreds of times, but it will
gradually wear out. When the operation time is
noticeably shorter than normal, it is time to buy
a new battery.
•
Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental
short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object
like a coin, clip or pen causes a direct connection
between the + and – terminals of the battery
(metal strips on the battery). For example, do
not carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag
where the battery may contact metal objects.
Short-circuiting the terminals may damage the
battery or the object causing the short-
circuiting.
•
•
If left unused, a fully charged battery will
discharge itself over time.
Use only Samsung-approved batteries, and
recharge your battery only with Samsung-
approved chargers. Disconnect the charger from
the power source when it is not in use. Do not
leave the battery connected to a charger for
more than a week, since overcharging may
shorten its life.
•
Dispose of used batteries in accordance with
local regulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose
of batteries in a fire.
Road safety
Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability
to communicate by voice, almost anywhere,
anytime. But an important responsibility
accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one
that every user must uphold.
•
•
Extreme temperatures will affect the charging
capacity of your battery: it may require cooling
or warming first.
Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places
because the capacity and lifetime of the battery
will be reduced. Try to keep the battery at room
temperature. A phone with a hot or cold battery
may not work temporarily, even when the
battery is fully charged. Li-ion batteries are
particularly affected by temperatures below 0° C
(32° F).
When you are driving a car, driving is your first
responsibility. When using your wireless phone
while driving, follow local regulations in the country
or region you are in.
Operating environment
Remember to follow any special regulations in force
in the area you are in, and always switch off your
phone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it
may cause interference or danger.
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When connecting the phone or any accessory to
another device, read its user’s guide for detailed
safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible
products.
Hearing aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with
some hearing aids. In the event of such
interference, you may wish to consult your hearing
aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment,
users are advised that for the satisfactory operation
of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it
is recommended that the equipment should only be
used in the normal operating position (held to your
ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder).
Other medical devices
If you use any other personal medical devices,
consult the manufacturer of your device to
determine if it is adequately shielded from external
RF energy.
Electronic devices
Your physician may be able to assist you in
obtaining this information.
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from
radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain
electronic equipment may not be shielded against
the RF signals from your wireless phone. Consult
the manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Switch off your phone in health care facilities when
regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do
so.
Vehicles
Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a
minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be
maintained between a wireless phone and a
pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the
pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent
with the independent research and
recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
If you have any reason to suspect that interference
is taking place, switch off your phone immediately.
RF signals may affect improperly installed or
inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor
vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its
representative regarding your vehicle.
You should also consult the manufacturer of any
equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
Posted facilities
Switch off your phone in any facility where posted
notices require you to do so.
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Health and safety information
To make or receive calls, the phone must be
switched on and in a service area with adequate
signal strength. Emergency calls may not be
possible on all wireless phone networks or when
certain network services and/or phone features are
in use. Check with local service providers.
Potentially explosive environments
Switch off your phone when in any area with a
potentially explosive atmosphere, and obey all
signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could
cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury
or even death.
To make an emergency call:
1. Switch on the phone.
2. Key in the emergency number for your present
location. Emergency numbers vary by location.
Users are advised to switch off the phone while at a
refuelling point (service station). Users are
reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the
use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage
and distribution areas), chemical plants, or where
blasting operations are in progress.
3. Press [
].
Certain features like Call Barring may need to be
deactivated before you can make an emergency
call. Consult this document and your local cellular
service provider.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are
often but not always clearly marked. They include
the areas below decks on boats, chemical transfer
or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied
petroleum gas, such as propane or butane, areas
where the air contains chemicals or particles, such
as grain, dust or metal powders, and any other
area where you would normally be advised to turn
off your vehicle engine.
Other important safety information
•
Only qualified personnel should service the
phone or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty
installation or service may be dangerous and
may invalidate any warranty applicable to the
device.
Emergency calls
•
•
Check regularly that all wireless phone
equipment in your vehicle is mounted and
operating properly.
This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using
radio signals, wireless, and landline networks as
well as user-programmed functions, which cannot
guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore,
you should never rely solely on any wireless phone
for essential communications like medical
emergencies.
Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases,
or explosive materials in the same compartment
as the phone, its parts, or accessories.
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•
For vehicles equipped with an air bag,
•
Do not use the phone with a wet hand. Doing so
may cause an electric shock to you or damage
to the phone.
remember that an air bag inflates with great
force. Do not place objects, including installed or
portable wireless equipment, in the area over
the air bag or in the air bag deployment area.
Improperly installed wireless equipment could
result in serious injury if the air bag inflates.
•
•
Do not use or store the phone in dusty, dirty
areas, as its moving parts may be damaged.
Do not store the phone in hot areas. High
temperatures can shorten the life of electronic
devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt
certain plastics.
•
•
Switch off your phone before boarding an
aircraft. It is dangerous and illegal to use
wireless phones in an aircraft because they can
interfere with the operation of the aircraft.
•
Do not store the phone in cold areas. When the
phone warms up to its normal operating
temperature, moisture can form inside the
phone, which may damage the phone’s
electronic circuit boards.
Failure to observe these instructions may lead to
the suspension or denial of telephone services to
the offender, or legal action, or both.
•
•
Do not drop, knock, or shake the phone. Rough
handling can break internal circuit boards.
Care and maintenance
Your phone is a product of superior design and
craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The
suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty
obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for
many years.
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents,
or strong detergents to clean the phone. Wipe it
with a soft cloth.
•
•
Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the
device’s moving parts and prevent proper
operation.
•
Keep your phone and all its parts and
accessories out of the reach of small children
and pets. They may accidentally damage these
things or choke on small parts.
Do not put the phone in or on heating devices,
such as a microwave oven, stove, or radiator.
The phone may explode when overheated.
•
Keep the phone dry. Precipitation, humidity, and
liquids contain minerals that corrode electronic
circuits.
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Health and safety information
•
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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