SGH-F218 User's Guide Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park your vehicle first. Important safety precautions Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal. Copyright information · Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. Bluetooth QD ID: B012860 · JavaTM is a trademark or registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. · Windows Media Player® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Switch off the phone when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals. Switch off in an aircraft Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous. Switch off the phone near all medical equipment Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external radio frequency energy. Follow any regulations or rules in force. Interference All wireless phones may be subject to interference, which could affect their performance. Be aware of special regulations 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. Water resistance Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry. Sensible use Use only in the normal position (held to your ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched on. Emergency calls Key in the emergency number for your present location, then press . Keep your phone away from small children Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories, out of the reach of small children. Accessories and batteries 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. · The phone could explode if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. · Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. At very high volumes, prolonged listening to a headset can damage your hearing. Use of authorised software Use only Samsung-authorised software. The use of any unauthorised software could damage your phone. Qualified service Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone. For more detailed safety information, see "Health and safety information" on page 40. 1 About this Guide 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. Indicates that you need to press the Navigation keys to scroll to the specified option and then select it. ] Indicates a key on the phone. For example, [ ] Indicates a soft key, whose function is displayed on the phone screen. For example, · Camera and camcorder Use the camera module on your phone to take a photo or record a video. Special features of your phone · Synchronisation with Windows Media Player Transfer music files to your phone directly from the Windows Media Player. · Music player Play music files using your phone as a music player. You can use other phone functions while listening to music. [ <> 2 · FM radio Listen to your favourite radio stations anytime, anywhere. · Web browser Access the wireless web to get up-to-the-minute information and a wide variety of media content. · Offline mode Switch your phone to Offline mode to use its non-wireless functions while on an aeroplane. · Multimedia Message Service (MMS) Send and receive MMS messages with a combination of text, images, video, and audio. · Bluetooth Transfer media files and personal data, and connect to other devices using wireless Bluetooth technology. 3 Contents Unpack Make sure you have each item 6 6 Get started First steps to operating your phone Use the camera............................................ Play music................................................... Listen to the FM radio ................................... Browse the web ........................................... Use Phonebook ............................................ Send messages ............................................ View messages ............................................ Use Bluetooth .............................................. 19 20 24 25 25 26 27 28 Assemble and charge the phone ...................... 6 Power on or off.............................................. 7 Phone layout ................................................. 7 Keys and icons .............................................. 8 Access menu functions .................................. 11 Enter text .................................................... 12 Customise your phone ................................... 15 Use an optional memory card ......................... 17 Menu functions All menu options listed 30 40 Health and safety information Step outside the phone 18 Begin with call functions, music player, web browser, and other special features Make or answer calls ..................................... 18 4 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press in Idle mode. 1 Call log 4 Applications 6 Messages 8 Settings 1 2 3 4 5 6 Recent contacts Missed calls Dialled calls Received calls Delete all Call manager 2 Phonebook 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Contact list Create contact Group Speed dial My namecard Own numbers Management Service number1 1 Camera 2 FM Radio 3 Calendar 4 Voice recorder 5 Java world 6 World clock 7 Alarm 8 Calculator 9 Converter 10 Timer 11 Stopwatch 12 Memo 13 SIM application toolkit1 5 Browser 1 2 3 4 5 6 Create message My messages Templates Delete all Settings Memory status 7 My files 3 Music 1 Music player 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Home SFC home Enter URL Bookmarks Saved pages History Browser Options Streaming settings2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Images Videos Music Sounds Other files Memory card3 Memory status 1 Time and date 2 Phone settings 3 Display settings 4 Sound settings 5 Light settings 6 Setup wizard 7 Network services 8 Bluetooth 9 Security 10 Connection settings 11 Reset settings 1. Available only if supported by your SIM card. 2. Available only if supported by your service provider. 3. Available only if a memory card is inserted. 5 Unpack Make sure you have each item Get started First steps to operating your phone · Phone · Travel adapter · Battery · User's Guide · Headset 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. · Use the purchased accessories with only Samsung-authorised devices. The use of these accessories with other devices could cause problems and any repair costs would not be covered by the warranty. Assemble and charge the phone To AC power outlet 6 Removing the battery Phone layout Front view Earpiece Power on or off Switch on Display Navigation keys (Up/Down/Left/Right)/ Jog disc Camera key Right soft key Power/Menu exit key Delete key Alphanumeric keys Special function keys Mouthpiece 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold [ ]. 3. If necessary, enter the PIN and press . 4. When the setup wizard opens, customise your phone according to your preferences. Web access/ Confirm key (Centre) Left soft key Volume keys Dial key Switch off 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold [ ]. Multi-function jack 7 Get started Rear view Keys and icons Keys In Idle mode, access your favourite menus directly. In Menu mode, scroll through menu options. You can rotate the jog disc to scroll through numbered menu options. In Idle mode, launch the web browser. With the phone closed, launch the music player. In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu option or confirm input. Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display. Mirror Camera lens Hold key 8 In Idle mode, press and hold to turn on the camera. In Camera mode, take a photo or record a video. Make or answer a call. In Idle mode, retrieve the numbers recently dialled, missed, or received. Delete characters from the display or items in an applications. Press and hold to switch the phone on or off. End a call. In Menu mode, cancel input and return the phone to Idle mode. Enter numbers, letters, and some special characters. In Idle mode, press and hold [1] to access your voicemail server. Press and hold [0] to enter an international call prefix. Enter special characters or perform special functions. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to activate or deactivate Silent mode. Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause between numbers. Adjust the phone volume. In the music player, with the phone closed, lock the exposed keys. 9 Get started Icons 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. Signal strength Call in progress Out of your service area or Offline mode Music playback in progress Music playback paused New message: · : Text or multimedia message · : Voicemail 10 Call diverting feature active Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connected Bluetooth active GPRS (2.5G) network Connecting to GPRS (2.5G) network Transferring data in GPRS (2.5G) network EDGE network Connecting to EDGE network Transferring data in EDGE network Home Zone Office Zone Roaming network Connected to secured web page Memory card inserted FM radio on Alarm set Silent mode (Mute) Silent mode (Vibration) Mute mode, during a call Whisper mode, during a call Call ringer set to vibrate Battery power level Access menu functions Select an option 1. Press a desired soft key. 2. Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option. 3. Press , , or [Centre] to confirm the function displayed or option highlighted. 4. Press to move up one level. Press [ ] to return to Idle mode. Use menu numbers Press the number key corresponding to the option you want. 11 Get started Enter text Change the text input mode Chinese Pinyin mode 1. In the text entry screen, press and hold [ ]. 2. Select the mode you want. To enter a word: 1. Press the keys corresponding to the Chinese phonetic spelling, pinyin. 2. Press [Left] or [Right] to select alternative pinyins. 3. Press [ ] for tones. 4. Press [Centre]. Numbers are added to each character. 5. If necessary, press [Up] or [Down] to find the character you want. 6. Press the number key corresponding to the character. Predictive text: When you enter a character, your phone displays additional characters that are commonly used to make words and phrases. This helps you enter phrases or words with minimal key presses. 12 Chinese Stroke mode To enter a word: 1. Press the keys corresponding to a character's component strokes. 2. If necessary, press [Up] or [Down] to find the character you want. 3. Press the number key corresponding to the character you want. Predictive text: When you enter a character, your phone displays additional characters that are commonly used to make words and phrases. This helps you enter phrases or words with minimal key presses. ABC mode To enter a word: Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the display. To enter a word: 1. Press [2] to [9] to start entering a word. 2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting characters. 3. When the word displays correctly, press [0] to insert a space. Otherwise, select a word from the alternative word choices. English word mode 13 Get started Number mode Symbol mode Other operations Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want. Press the keys corresponding to the symbols you want. · Press [1] to enter punctuation marks or special characters in ABC mode and English word mode. · Press [0] to insert a space. · Press [ ] to change the text input mode. · Press and hold [ ] to quickly switch to Symbol mode. · Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor. · Press [C] to delete characters one by one. · Press and hold [C] to clear the entire display. 14 Customise your phone Display language 1. In Idle mode, press and select Settings Phone settings Language Language. 2. Select a language. Key tone volume In Idle mode, press [+/-] to adjust the key tone volume. 1. In Idle mode, press and select Settings Display settings Wallpaper Main display. 2. Select a category. 3. Select an image or a video. 4. Press . 5. Press . Idle mode wallpaper Call ringer melody 1. In Idle mode, press and select Settings Sound settings Incoming call Ringtone. 2. Select a ringtone category. 3. Select a ringtone. 4. Press . 15 Menu mode skin colour 1. In Idle mode, press and select Settings Display settings Skin. 2. Select a colour pattern. Silent mo ...