Samsung Genoa - Manuals

iv contents safety and usage information .................. 1 Safety warnings .......................................... 1Safety precautions ...................................... 4Important usage information ....................... 6 introducing your mobile phone ............. 12 Unpack ..............

1 safety and usage information Comply with the following precautions to prevent danger or illegal actions and ensure peak performance from your mobile phone. Keep your phone away from small children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach from small children or pets. Small part...

2 safe ty an d u sa ge in form a tio n Install mobile phones and equipment with caution Ensure that any mobile phones or related equipment installed in your vehicle are securely mounted. Avoid placing your phone and accessories near or in an air bag deployment area. Improperly installed wireless equ...

4 safe ty an d u sa ge in form a tio n Drive safely at all times Avoid using your phone while driving and obey all regulations that restrict the use of mobile phones while driving. Use hands-free accessories to increase your safety when possible. Follow all safety warnings and regulations Comply wit...

6 safe ty an d u sa ge in form a tio n • If your phone has a camera flash or light, avoid using it close to the eyes of children or animals. • Your phone may be damaged by exposure to magnetic fields. Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your phone to come in cont...

s a fe ty and usa g e in fo rma tio n 7 • Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use. • Use batteries only for their intended purpose. Handle SIM cards and memory cards with care • Do not remove a card while the phone is transferring or accessing information, as this could result in loss...

8 safe ty an d u sa ge in form a tio n During testing, the maximum SAR recorded for this model was 0.644 W/kg. In normal use, the actual SAR is likely to be much lower, as the phone has been designed to emit only the RF energy necessary to transmit a signal to the nearest base station. By automatica...

10 safe ty an d u sa ge in form a tio n Disclaimer Some content and services accessible through this device belong to third parties and are protected by copyright, patent, trademark and/or other intellectual property laws. Such content and services are provided solely for your personal noncommercial...

12 introducing your mobile phone In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s layout, keys, and icons. Unpack Check your product box for the following items: • Mobile phone • Battery • Travel adapter (charger) • User manual • The items supplied with your phone may vary depending on the software ...

in tr oducin g your mo bi le phone 13 Phone layout The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: Volume key Power/Menu exit key Speaker Touch screen Back key Multifunction jack Microphone Dial key You can lock the t...

16 assembling and preparing your mobile phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use. Install the SIM card and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card with subscription details, such as your pers...

18 assembl in g a n d preparin g your mo bi le phone Charge the battery Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery. 1. Open the cover of the multifunction jack on the side of the phone. 2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jack. 3. Plug the l...

20 using basic functions Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your mobile phone. Turn your phone on and off To turn your phone on, 1. Press and hold [ ]. 2. Enter your PIN and select Done (if necessary). To turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above. Switch to the offline...

21 using b a si c func tions Use the touch screen Your phone’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. • Touch an icon to open a menu or launch an application. • To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use sharp tools. • Do no...

22 using b a si c func tions • Drag your finger up or down to scroll through vertical lists. • Drag your finger left or right to scroll through horizontal lists. Access menus To access your phone’s menus, 1. In Idle mode, select Menu to access Menu mode. 2. Select a menu or option. 3. Press the Back...

23 using b a si c func tions Open the widget toolbar In Idle mode, select the arrow at the bottom left of the screen to open the widget toolbar. You can rearrange widgets on the widget toolbar or move them to the idle screen. Move the widgets to the idle screen 1. Open the widget toolbar. 2. Drag a ...

25 using b a si c func tions Select a theme for the display 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and light → My theme . 2. Select a theme and select Save . Lock your phone 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Security → Phone lock → On → Save . 2. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and select Do...

26 using b a si c func tions Record a call conversation 1. During a call, select More → Record call to start recording. 2. When you are finished, select Save . Use the speakerphone feature 1. During a call, select → Yes to activate the speaker. 2. To switch back to the earpiece, select again. Use th...

28 using b a si c func tions You can use the following text input modes: View text or multimedia messages 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → My messages → Inbox . 2. Select a text or multimedia message. You can view all text or multimedia messages sent to and received from a specific contact like a ...

29 using b a si c func tions 4. Select an email or a header. 5. If you selected a header, select Retrieve to view the body of the email. Add and find contacts Learn the basics of using the phonebook feature. Add a new contact 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and enter a phone number. 2. Select More → ...

30 using b a si c func tions Use basic camera functions Learn the basics to capture and view photos and videos. Capture photos 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone counterclockwise to landscape view. 3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments.• ...

31 using b a si c func tions 6. Press [ ] or select to stop recording. The video is saved automatically. 7. Press the Back key or [ ] to record another video (step 4). After capturing videos, select to view videos. View videos In Menu mode, select My files → Videos → My video clips → a video file. L...

32 using b a si c func tions Listen to music files Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card: • Download from the wireless web. X p. 33 • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung PC Studio. X p. 44 • Receive via Bluetooth. X p. 48 • Copy to your memory card. X p. 44 After transfer...

33 using b a si c func tions Browse the web Learn to access and bookmark your favorite web pages. Browse web pages 1. In Menu mode, select Internet → Home to launch your service provider’s homepage. 2. Navigate web pages using the following icons: Bookmark your favorite web pages 1. In Menu mode, se...

34 using b a si c func tions 3. Enter a page title and a web address (URL). 4. Select Save . Download media files 1. In Menu mode, select Samsung Apps or Downloads . 2. Search for a ringtone or picture and download it to the phone. Use the Google services Learn how to use various Google services. Co...

35 using advanced functions Learn how to perform advanced operations and use additional features of your mobile phone. Use advanced call functions Learn about your phone’s additional calling capabilities. View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display.To dial...

38 using a d vanced fu nctio n s Use advanced phonebook functions Learn to create your namecard, set speed dial numbers, and create groups of contacts. Create your namecard 1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook . 2. Select More → My namecard . 3. Enter your personal details. 4. Select Save . Set speed d...

39 using a d vanced fu nctio n s 3. Select Create . 4. Enter a group name and select Done . 5. To set the caller ID image, select the new group → Group settings → the image field → an image category → an image → Set . 6. To set a group ringtone, select the ringtone field → a ringtone category → a ri...

40 using a d vanced fu nctio n s Create a message from a multimedia template 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates → Multimedia message templates . 2. Select the template you want. 3. Select More → Edit . Your template opens as a new multimedia message. Use the Bluetooth messenger Learn to ch...

41 using a d vanced fu nctio n s Use the Palringo messenger Learn to chat with your family or friends. 1. In Menu mode, select Messenger . 2. Select OK from the intro window. 3. Select Menu → Sign In . 4. Enter a user name and password and select Sign In . When you are signed in to the messenger, th...

42 using a d vanced fu nctio n s Capture divided photos 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone counterclockwise to landscape view. 3. Select → Shooting mode → Mosaic shot . 4. Select an image layout. 5. Make any necessary adjustments. 6. Press [ ] to take phot...

44 using a d vanced fu nctio n s Use advanced music functions Learn to prepare music files, create playlists, and store radio stations. Copy music files via Samsung PC Studio 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → PC connections → Samsung PC studio or Mass storage → Save . 2. Using an optional PC data c...

46 using a d vanced fu nctio n s Store radio stations automatically 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone. 2. In Menu mode, select FM radio . 3. Select to start the FM radio. 4. Select More → Self-tuning . 5. Select Yes to confirm (if necessary). The radio scans and saves available stations au...

47 using tools and applications Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools and additional applications. Use the Bluetooth wireless feature Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other wireless devices for exchanging data and using hands-free features. Turn on the Bluetooth wireless fea...

48 u s in g to o ls and ap p lic at io n s 3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and select Done . When the owner of the other device enters the same PIN or accepts the connection, pairing is complete. Send data using the Bluetooth wire...

49 using t ools and a pplic ati o n s To use Remote SIM mode, start the Bluetooth connection from a Bluetooth hands-free car kit. Activate and send an SOS message When you have an emergency, you can send an SOS message asking for help. 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → SOS messages → Sending option...

50 u s in g to o ls and ap p lic at io n s Activate the mobile tracker 2.0 When someone inserts a new SIM card in your phone, the mobile tracker feature will automatically send the contact number to two recipients to help you locate and recover your phone. Activate the mobile tracker 2.0 1. In Menu ...

51 using t ools and a pplic ati o n s 14. Enter the sender’s name and select Done . 15. Select Options → Save → Accept . Make fake calls You can simulate an incoming call when you want to get out of meetings or unwanted conversations. You can also make it appear as if you are talking on the phone by...

52 u s in g to o ls and ap p lic at io n s 6. When you are finished speaking, select . 7. Select Back → Save to set the recording as a response for fake calls. Change the time delay before fake calls 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Application settings → Call → Fake call → Fake call timer . 2. Se...

53 using t ools and a pplic ati o n s 3. Select an image or take a new photo → Load . 4. Press → an effect option (filter, style, warp, or partial blur). 5. Select a variation of the effect to apply and select Done . To apply a blur effect to a specific area of an image, draw the rectangle and selec...

54 u s in g to o ls and ap p lic at io n s Adjust an image 1. Open an image to be edited, Refer to steps 1-3 in “Apply effects to images.” 2. Select → an adjustment option (brightness, contrast, or color).To adjust the image automatically, select Auto level . 3. Adjust the image as desired and selec...

55 using t ools and a pplic ati o n s To print an image using the Bluetooth wireless feature, 1. Open an image. X p. 30 2. Select More → Print via → Bluetooth → Print . 3. Select a Bluetooth-enabled printer and pair with the printer. X p. 47 4. Set print options and print the image. View photos and ...

56 u s in g to o ls and ap p lic at io n s Play games 1. In Menu mode, select Games and more . 2. Select a game from the list and follow the on- screen instructions. Launch applications 1. In Menu mode, select Games and more → an application. 2. Select More to access a list of various options and se...

57 using t ools and a pplic ati o n s Create and view world clocks Learn to view the time in another region and set world clocks to appear on your display. Create a world clock 1. In Menu mode, select World clock . 2. Select Add . 3. Scroll left or right to a time zone. 4. To set daylight saving tim...

58 u s in g to o ls and ap p lic at io n s 3. Set alarm details. 4. Select Save . Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, • Select OK to stop the alarm without snooze. • Select OK to stop the alarm with snooze, or select Snooze to silence the alarm for the snooze period. Deactivate an alarm 1. In Menu ...

59 using t ools and a pplic ati o n s Set a countdown timer 1. In Menu mode, select Timer . 2. Select Set . 3. Enter the length of time to count down and select Done . 4. Select Play to begin or pause the countdown. 5. When the timer expires, select OK to stop the alert. Use the stopwatch 1. In Menu...

60 u s in g to o ls and ap p lic at io n s Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events. Change the calendar view 1. In Menu mode, select Calendar . 2. Select View by → Day or Week . Create an event 1. In Menu mode, select Calendar . 2. Select Create → an event type. 3. E...

a troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. When you turn on your phone or while you are using the phone, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Try this to solve the problem: Pas...