Samsung SGH-F480I - Manual

iv contents safety and usage information .................. 1 Safety warnings .......................................... 1Safety precautions ...................................... 3Important usage information ....................... 6 introducing your mobile phone ............. 11 Unpack ..............

1 safety and usage information Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak performance of your mobile phone. Keep your phone away from small children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals. Small p...

2 safe ty a nd us age i n form ation 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 equip...

safet y and usa g e inf o rmat ion 3 Turn off the phone in potentially explosive environments Do not use your phone at refuelling points (service stations) or near fuels or chemicals. Turn off your phone whenever directed by warning signs or instructions. Your phone could cause explosions or fire in...

4 safe ty a nd us age i n form ation Turn off the phone near medical equipment Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all regulations, posted warnings, and directions from medical personnel. Turn off the phone or disable the wireless functions ...

6 safe ty a nd us age i n form ation Use your phone in the normal position Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna. Allow only qualified personnel to service your phone Allowing unqualified personnel to service your phone may result in damage to your phone and will void your warranty. Ensur...

safet y and usa g e inf o rmat ion 7 Ensure access to emergency services Emergency calls from your phone may not be possible in some areas or circumstances. Before travelling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel. Specific Absorption Rate...

8 safe ty a nd us age i n form ation Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and i...

safet y and usa g e inf o rmat ion 9 Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed...

11 introducing your mobile phone In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s layout, keys, display, 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 so...

12 int roduc ing y o ur m o bile phon e Phone layout The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: Power/Menu exit key Dial key Volume key Touch screen Earpiece Mouthpiece Hold key Cancel key Memory card slot Front ...

introduci n g you r mob ile p h one 13 Keys Key Function Hold Look or unlock the touch screen and keys Dial Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, retrieve recently dialled, missed, or received numbers Cancel In Menu mode, return to the previous menu level Power/Menu exit Turn the phone on and off (pr...

14 int roduc ing y o ur m o bile phon e Display Your phone’s display consists of the following areas: Icons Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Icon line Displays various icons Text and graphic area Displays messages, instructions, and information you enter Icon Definition Signal stre...

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

18 asse mbli ng an d pre p arin g you r mob ile p h one 3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover. Charge the battery Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side of the phone. 2. Plug the small end of the t...

assem b lin g and prepa ring your mobil e pho ne 19 3. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet. 4. When the battery is fully charged (the icon is no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the power outlet. 5. Unplug the travel adapter from the phone. 6. Close the cover t...

21 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 Confirm (if necessary). To turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above. Switch to the offl...

22 usin g ba sic f u nctio n s 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. • Select an icon to open a menu or launch an application. • Drag your finger up or down to scroll through vertical lists. For ...

23 u sing basic func tion s • 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 an option. 3. Press the Cancel key to move up one level; Press [ ] to return to Idle mode....

24 usin g ba sic f u nctio n s To switch applications, 1. While using a menu, press and hold the Camera key.The following applications are available:• Call : open the dialling screen • Music player : launch the music player • Messages : access the Messages menu • Browser : launch the web browser • M...

25 u sing basic func tion s Change the widgets 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and light → Widget . 2. Select the widgets you want to include to the toolbar and select Save . Access help information Learn to access helpful information about your phone. 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → D...

26 usin g ba sic f u nctio n s Adjust the vibration intensity on the touch screen You can adjust the intensity of the vibration when you touch the phone screen. 1. In Idle mode, press the Volume key up or down. 2. Select Vibration and press the Volume key up or down to adjust the intensity of the vi...

27 u sing basic func tion s 4. Enter the new password again and select Confirm . Use basic call functions Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call functions. Make a call 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and enter an area code and a phone number. 2. Select → Voice call or press [ ] to dial the ...

28 usin g ba sic f u nctio n s Use the speakerphone feature 1. During a call, select Speaker → Yes to activate the speaker. 2. To switch back to the earpiece, select Speaker . Use the headset By plugging the supplied headset into the multifunction jack, you can make and answer calls: • To redial the...

29 u sing basic func tion s Send an email 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Create message → Email . 2. Select Tap to add recipient → Enter manually . 3. Enter an email address and select Done . 4. Select Tap to add subject . 5. Enter a subject and select Done . 6. Select Tap to add text . 7. Enter...

30 usin g ba sic f u nctio n s You can use the following text input modes: View text or multimedia messages 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Inbox . 2. Select a text or multimedia message. View an email 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Email inbox . 2. Select an account. 3. Select Download . 4. ...

31 u sing basic func tion s 3. Select Phone or SIM . 4. Enter contact information. 5. Select Save to add the contact to memory. Find a contact 1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook . 2. Select the text input field (if necessary). 3. Enter the letter of the name you want to find. You can also drag to sel...

32 usin g ba sic f u nctio n s 4. Press the Camera key to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically. After capturing photos, select to view photos. View photos In Menu mode, select My files → Images → My photos → a photo file. To categorise and view photos in a wide view, 1. In Menu mode, selec...

33 u sing basic func tion s View videos In Menu mode, select My files → Videos → My video clips → a video file. Listen to music Learn how to listen to music via the music player or FM radio. Listen to the FM radio 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s multifunction jack. 2. In Menu mode, sel...

34 usin g ba sic f u nctio n s Listen to music files Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card: • Download from the wireless web. X p. 35 • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung PC Studio. X p. 46 • Receive via Bluetooth. X p. 51 • Copy to your memory card. X p. 46 • Synchronis...

35 u sing basic func tion s Browse the web Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. Browse web pages 1. In Menu mode, select Browser → Home to launch your service provider’s homepage. 2. Navigate web pages using the following icons: Bookmark your favourite web pages 1. In Menu mode, se...

36 usin g ba sic f u nctio n s Use the Google Map service Learn how to use the Google Map service. To search the map, 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games and more → Google Maps . 2. Scroll through the map. 3. Zoom in or out on the location you want. To search for a specific location, 1. In ...

37 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. When y...

38 u sing advan ced f uncti ons 2. Select the number you want and select or press [ ] to dial. Hold a call or retrieve a held call Select Hold to place a call on hold or select Retrieve to retrieve a held call. Dial a second call If your network supports this function, you can dial another number du...

39 u sing advan ced fu ncti ons 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more parties (if necessary). 5. To end the multiparty call, press [ ]. Call an international number 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and select and hold 0 to insert the + character. 2. Enter the complete number you want to dial (country co...

40 u sing advan ced f uncti ons 3. Select Add . 4. Select a contact. The contact is saved to the speed dial number. Create a group of contacts By creating groups of contacts, you can assign group names, ringtones, caller ID photos, and vibration type to each group or send messages and emails to an e...

41 u sing advan ced fu ncti ons Create a multimedia template 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates → Multimedia templates . 2. Select Create to open a new template window. 3. Create a multimedia message, with a subject and desired attachments, to use as your template. X p. 28 4. Select More →...

42 u sing advan ced f uncti ons Use advanced camera functions Learn how to capture photos in various modes and customise camera settings. Capture a series of photos 1. Press and hold the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. 3. Select → Continuous . ...

43 u sing advan ced fu ncti ons Capture photos in Smile shot mode 1. Press and hold the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. 3. Select → Smile shot . 4. Press the Camera key. 5. Aim the camera lens at your subject. Your phone recognises people in an...

44 u sing advan ced f uncti ons Capture photos with decorative frames 1. Press and hold the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. 3. Select → Frame . 4. Select a frame. 5. Make any necessary adjustments. 6. Press the Camera key to take a photo with t...

45 u sing advan ced fu ncti ons While using the camcorder, select → to access the following options: Customise camera settings While using the camera, select → to access the following: WDR Adjust the camera’s sensitivity to a wide range of available light Image quality Set the quality of your digita...

46 u sing advan ced f uncti ons 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 → Phone settings → PC connections → Samsung PC studio → Save . 2. Press [ ] to return to Idle...

47 u sing advan ced fu ncti ons Synchronise your phone with Windows Media Player 1. Insert a memory card. 2. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone settings → PC connections → Media player → Save . 3. Press [ ] to return to Idle mode. 4. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack...

48 u sing advan ced f uncti ons 8. Select Add → Tracks . 9. Select the files you want to include and select Add . Customise your music player settings 1. In Menu mode, select Music → Music player . 2. Select Settings . 3. Adjust the settings to customise your music player. 4. Select Save . Store rad...

49 u sing advan ced fu ncti ons Find information of music Learn to access an online music service and get information about the songs you hear while on the move. 1. In Menu mode, select Music → Find music . 2. Select Find music to connect to the server. 3. When your phone is successfully registered,...

50 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...

52 u sing tool s and appl icati o ns Use Remote SIM mode In Remote SIM mode, you can make or answer calls only with a connected Bluetooth hands-free car kit via the SIM or USIM card on your phone. To activate Remote SIM mode, 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Bluetooth → Settings . 2. Select On...

53 u sing tools and appli cati o ns 9. Enter the sender’s name and select Done . 10. Select Save → Accept . Make fake calls You can simulate fake incoming calls 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 playing b...

54 u sing tool s and appl icati o ns 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Voice recorder . 2. Select to start recording. 3. Speak your memo into the microphone. 4. When you are finished speaking, select . Your memo is saved automatically. Play a voice memo 1. In Menu mode, select My files → Sounds...

55 u sing tools and appli cati o ns 6. Select a memory location (if necessary). 7. Enter a new file name for the image and select Done . Adjust an image 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 in “Apply effects to images”. 2. Select Edit → Adjust → an adjustment option (brightness, contras...

56 u sing tool s and appl icati o ns 3. Move the rectangle over the area you want to crop and select Crop → Done . 4. Save the edited image with a new file name. Refer to steps 5-7 in “Apply effects to images”. Insert a visual feature 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 in “Apply effec...

57 u sing tools and appli cati o ns 3. Select More → Print via → USB . 4. Set print options and print the image. To print an image using the Bluetooth wireless feature, 1. Open an image. X p. 32 2. Select More → Print via → Bluetooth . 3. Select a Bluetooth-enabled printer and pair with the printer....

58 u sing tool s and appl icati o ns Upload a file To upload photos and videos, you must have accounts of photo sharing websites and blogs. 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Communities → Upload to web . 2. Select a destination you want to post to. 3. Enter the post details and attach a media f...

59 u sing tools and appli cati o ns Play games 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games and more . 2. Select a game from the list and follow the on- screen instructions. Launch applications 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games and more → an application. 2. Select More to access a list of...

60 u sing tool s and appl icati o ns 3. Select the selected synchronisation profile or Start sync . 4. Select Continue to start synchronisation with the web server you have specified. Use RSS reader Learn to use RSS reader to get the latest news and information from your favourite websites. Create f...

61 u sing tools and appli cati o ns 4. Change the settings to customise your RSS reader. 5. Select Save . Create and view world clocks Learn to view the time in another city and set world clocks to appear on your display. View a world clock 1. In Menu mode, select Organizer → World clock . 2. Scroll...

62 u sing tool s and appl icati o ns Set and use alarms Learn to set and control alarms for important events. Set a new alarm 1. In Menu mode, select Alarms . 2. Select Create alarm . 3. Set alarm details. 4. Select Save . Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, • Drag the slider to Stop to stop an ala...

63 u sing tools and appli cati o ns Use the calculator 1. In Menu mode, select Organizer → Calculator . 2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations. Convert currencies or measurements 1. In Menu mode, select Organizer → Converter → a conversion ...

64 u sing tool s and appl icati o ns Create a new task 1. In Menu mode, select Organizer → Task . 2. Select Create task . 3. Enter the details of the task and select Save . Create a text memo 1. In Menu mode, select Organizer → Memo . 2. Select Create memo . 3. Enter your memo text and select Done ....

65 u sing tools and appli cati o ns View events To view events of a specific date, 1. In Menu mode, select Organizer → Calendar . 2. Select a date on the calendar. 3. Select an event to view its details. To view events from the event list, 1. In Menu mode, select Organizer → Calendar . 2. Select Sch...

a 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 may appear: Message Try this to solve the problem: No sim mode Ensure that the SIM or USIM card is install...

b trou bles hooti n g Your phone displays “Service unavailable” or “Network error.” • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again. • You cannot access some options without a subscription. Contact your service provider for more...

c troubles hooti n g Another caller cannot hear you speaking. • Ensure that you are not covering the built-in microphone. • Ensure that the microphone is close to your mouth. • If using a headset, ensure that it is properly connected. The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes. Your battery is low...