Samsung GH68-11983A User manual

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http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-11983A
English (AUS). 10/2006. Rev. 1.1
* 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.

SGH-A501
User’s Guide

Important
safety
precautions
Failure to comply with the following
precautions may be dangerous or
illegal.
Use road safety at all times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving.
Park the vehicle first.
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.

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Important safety precautions
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 the
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.
Qualified service
Only qualified service personnel may repair
your phone.
For more detailed safety information, see
"Health and safety information" on page 97.
• 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.

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About this Guide
This User’s Guide provides you with
condensed information about how to use
your phone. To quickly learn the basics for
your phone, please refer to “Get started”
and “Step outside the 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 can get more
information on the referenced page.
→ 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, < Menu >
•3G
Your phone is capable of
operating in a 3G
environment, allowing
much greater data
transfer speed, video
streaming, and video
conferencing.
Special features of your phone
• Camera and camcorder
Use the camera module
on your phone to take a
photo or record a video.
• Media player
Play media files on your
phone. You can enjoy
high quality videos and
music.

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Special features of your phone
•Bluetooth
Transfer media files and
personal data and
connect to other devices
using free, wireless
Bluetooth technology.
•Webbrowser
Access the wireless web
to get up-to-the-minute
information and a wide
variety of media content.
•Getpersonalwith
photo caller ID
See who’s calling you
with their very own photo
displays.
• Name card
Create name cards with
your number and profile.
Whenever introducing
yourself to others, use
this convenient electronic
name card.
• Multimedia Message
Service (MMS)
Send and receive MMS
messages with a
combination of text,
images, video, and audio.
•E-mail
Send and receive e-mails
with image, video, and
audio attachments.
•Java
Enjoy Java ™ -based
embedded games and
download new games.
• Organizer
Keep track of your daily,
weekly, and monthly
schedule.

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Contents
Unpack 6
Make sure you have each item
Your phone 6
Keys, features, and locations
Get started 7
First steps to operating your phone
Install and charge the phone ...................... 7
Power on or off......................................... 8
Keys and display ...................................... 8
Access menu functions ............................ 11
Customise your phone............................. 12
Make/Answer calls .................................. 15
Step outside the phone 15
Begin with your camera, the media player, the
web, and other special features
Use the camera ...................................... 15
Play media files ...................................... 16
Browse the web...................................... 18
Use Phonebook....................................... 18
Send messages ...................................... 20
View messages ....................................... 21
Use Bluetooth ......................................... 22
Switch applications .................................. 24
Use a memory card ................................. 24
Enter text 26
ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes
Call functions 28
Advanced calling features
Menu functions 34
All menu options listed
Solve problems 95
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information 97
Index 105

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1 Call Log
p. 34
1 Recent Contacts
2 Missed Calls
3 Dialled Calls
4 Received Calls
5 Delete All
6 Call Time
7 Data Volume
8 Data Call Time
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2 Phonebook
p. 36
1 Contact List
2 Add New Contact
3 Groups
4 Speed Dial
5 My Name Card
6 Copy All
7 Own Number
8 FDN List
1
9 Service Number
1
10 Settings
11 Memory status
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3 Applications
p. 41
Media Player
Alarm
Voice Recorder
Organizer
Calculator
Converter
World Time
PocketNews
1
p. 41
p. 43
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p. 45
p. 49
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4 Browser
p. 51
1 BigPond Home
2 Bookmarks
3 Enter URL
4 Browser Profiles
5 Clear Cache
p. 51
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5 My Place
p. 53
1 BigPond
2 FOXTEL
3 Search
4 Email
5 Music
6 Downloads
7 Photos
8 Maps
9 My Account
p. 53
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6 My Files
p. 55
Images
Videos
Sounds
Music
Games
Other Files
Memory Card
2
Memory Status
p. 55
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7 Camera
p. 61
Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press < Menu > in Idle mode.
8 Messages
p. 67
1 Create New Message
2 Inbox
3 Sent
4 Outbox
5 Drafts
6 Email Inbox
7 Templates
8 Voice Mail
9 Broadcast
10 Delete All
11 Settings
12 Memory Status
p. 67
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p. 81
9 Settings
p. 81
1 Profiles
2 Display Settings
3 Time & Date
4 Phone Settings
5 Call
6 Video Call
7 Connectivity
8 Application Settings
9 Security
10 Memory Status
11 Reset Settings
12 Phone Information
p. 81
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p. 95
p. 95
1. Available only if supported by
your USIM/SIM card.
2. Available only if a memory card is
inserted.

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Your phone
Keys, features, and locations
Video call key
Left soft key
Camera key
Memory
card slot
External display
Volume keys
Dial key
Special
function keys
Flash
Earpiece
Main display
Headset jack
Confirm key
(Centre)
Microphone
Right soft key
Application switch key
Delete/Cancel key
Power on/off/Menu exit key
Navigation keys
(Up/Down/Left/Right)
Camera lens
Alphanumeric keys
Unpack
Make sure you have each item
• Phone
• Battery
•TravelAdapter
• PC Data Cable
• PC Link CD
•User’sGuide
You can obtain various
accessories from your local
Samsung dealer.
The items supplied with
your phone and the
accessories at your
Samsung dealer may vary,
depending on your country
or service provider.

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Get started
First steps to operating your phone
USIM/SIM card information
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you
receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity
Module) card loaded with your subscription
details, such as your PIN, and available optional
services. For 3G services, you can purchase a
USIM (Universal Subscriber Identity Module)
card.
Install and charge the phone
Remove the
battery.
If the phone is
already on, first turn
it off by pressing
and holding [ ].
Insert the USIM/
SIM card.
Make sure that the
gold-coloured
contacts on the
card are face down.
Install the battery. Plug the travel
adapter into the
phone.
Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall
outlet.
When the phone is completely charged
(the battery icon becomes still), unplug
the adapter from the power outlet.
Remove the adapter from the phone.

Get started
8
Low battery indicator
When the battery is low:
• a warning tone sounds,
• the battery low message displays, and
• the empty battery icon blinks.
If the battery level becomes too low, the
phone automatically turns off. Recharge
your battery.
Power on or off
Keys and display
Keys
Switch on
Do not turn on
the phone
when mobile
phone use is
prohibited.
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ].
3. If necessary, enter the
PIN and press
< Confirm >.
Switch off
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ].
Make a video call.
Open the application switch
window to access other
applications without exiting the
current application.
Perform the function indicated
on the bottom line of the
display.
In Idle mode, access your
favourite menus directly.
 p. 84
In Menu mode, scroll through
menu options.

Get started
9
In Idle mode, access Menu
mode.
In Menu mode, select a
highlighted menu option or
confirm input.
Make or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve numbers
recently dialled, missed, or
received.
Delete characters from the
display or return to the
previous menu level.
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.
Press and hold [ ] to activate
or deactivate the Silent profile.
Press and hold [ ] to enter a
pause between numbers.
Adjust the phone volume.
In Idle mode, with the phone
open, adjust the key tone
volume. With the phone closed,
press and hold to turn on the
display.
Press to turn on the camera.
In Camera mode, take a photo
or record a video.

Get started
10
Display
Layout
Icons
Received signal strength
Voice call in progress
Out of your service area;
you cannot make or
receive voice calls
Video call in progress
Out of your service area;
you cannot make or
receive video calls
Text and graphics
display messages,
instructions, and
information you enter.
Soft key function
indicators
show the current
functions assigned
to the soft keys.
Icons
display various icons.
Select Back
Browsing Internet on PC
using the phone as
modem
Accessing services in a
2.5G (GPRS) network
Accessing services in a
EDGE network
Accessing services in a 3G
(UMTS) network
Accessing services in a
HSDPA network
Alarm set  p. 43
New message:
• : SMS
• : MMS
• : E-mail
• : Voicemail
• : Push
• : Configuration
message

Get started
11
Access menu functions
Inbox full:
• : SMS
• : MMS
• : E-mail
• : Voicemail
• : Configuration
message
Call diverting feature
active  p. 85
Memory card inserted
 p. 25
Profile setting  p. 83
• : Normal
• : Meeting
• : Car
• : Silent
• : Outdoor
Battery power level
Use the
soft keys
The roles of the soft keys
vary depending on the
function you are using. The
bottom line of the display
indicates their current role.
Press the left
soft key to
select the
highlighted
option.
Press the right
soft key to
return to the
previous
menu level.
Select Back

Get started
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Customise your phone
Select an
option
1. Press a desired soft key.
2. Press the Navigation
keys to move to the
next or previous option.
3. Press < Select > or
[Centre] to confirm the
function displayed or
option highlighted.
4. To exit, choose either of
the following methods:
• Press< Back > or [ C ]
to move up one
level.
• Press [ ] to return
to Idle mode.
Use
shortcuts
Press the number key
corresponding to the option
you want.
You can change the call
ringtone by changing the
properties of the currently
active sound profile.
To change the profile
properties:
1. In Idle mode, press
< Menu > and select
Settings → Profiles .
2. Scroll to the sound profile
you are using.
3. Press < Options > and
select Edit .
4. Select Voice Call
Ringtone and select a
ringtone for voice calls.
5. Select Video Call
Ringtone and select a
ringtone for video calls.
6. Press < Options > and
select Save .
Call ringer
melody

Get started
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To change the sound profile:
1. In Idle mode, press
< Menu > and select
Settings → Profiles .
2. Select the profile you
want.
You can set a wallpaper for
the idle screen on each
display.
For the main display:
1. In Idle mode, press
< Menu > and select
Settings → Display
Settings → Wallpaper .
2. Scroll to an image folder .
3. Select an image.
4. Press < Set >.
Idle mode
Wallpaper
For the external display:
1. In Idle mode, press
< Menu > and select
Settings → Display
Settings → Sub LCD .
2. Select an image type.
3. For Clock , scroll to a
clock type and press
< Save >.
For Sub Title , enter a
greeting and press
< Save >.
For Images , press
< Change > and select an
image. Press [Centre] to
save the image.
4. Press < Change >.

Get started
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You can set the Navigation
keys to function as shortcuts
to access your favourite
menus.
1. In Idle mode, press
< Menu > and select
Settings → Phone
Settings → Short Cut .
2. Select a key.
3. Select a menu to be
assigned to the key.
You can activate the Silent
profile to avoid disturbing
other people.
Press and hold [ ] in Idle
mode.
Menu
shortcuts
Silent
profile
You can protect the phone
against unauthorised use
with a phone password. The
phone will require the
password on power-up.
1. In Idle mode, press
< Menu > and select
Settings → Security →
Change Phone
Password .
2. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit
password and press
< Confirm >.
3. Enter the new password
again and press
< Confirm >.
4. Select Phone Lock .
5. Select Enable .
6. Enter the password and
press < Confirm >.
Phone lock

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Make/Answer calls
Step outside the phone
Begin with your camera, the media player, the
web, and other special features
Use the camera
To make a voice call:
1. Enter an area code and
phone number.
2. Press [ ].
3. To end the call, press [ ].
To make a vide o call:
1. Enter an area code and
phone number.
2. Press [ ].
3. To end the call, press [ ].
1. When the phone rings,
press [ ].
2. For a video call, press
< Show Me > to allow the
other person to see you.
3. To end the call, press [ ].
Press [ / ].
Make a call
Answer
a call
Adjust the
volume
during a call
1. Open the phone.
2. In Idle mode, press [ ]
to turn on the camera.
3. Aim the lens at the
subject by rotating the
camera lens and make
any desired adjustments.
4. Press [Centre] or [ ] to
take a photo. The photo
is saved automatically.
5. Press [ C ] to take another
photo.
Take a
photo

Step outside the phone
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Play media files
1. In Idle mode, press
< Menu > and select My
Files → Images .
2. Select the photo you
want from the Photos
folder.
1. In Idle mode, press [ ]
to turn on the camera.
2. Press [ 1 ] to switch to
Record mode.
3. Press [Centre] or [ ] to
start recording.
4. Press [Centre] or [ ] to
stop recording. The video
is saved automatically.
5. Press [Centre] or [ C ]to
record another video.
View a
photo
Record a
video
1. In Idle mode, press
< Menu > and select My
Files → Videos .
2. Select the video you want
from the Videos folder.
Use these methods:
• Download from the
wireless web  p. 51
• Download from a
computer using the
optional Samsung PC
Studio  Samsung PC
Studio User’s Guide
• Receive via Bluetooth
 p. 90
• Copy to a memory card
and insert the card into
the phone  p. 25
Play a video
Copy media
files to the
phone

Step outside the phone
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1. In Idle mode, press
< Menu > and select
Applications → Media
Player .
2. Press [Centre].
3. Press < Options > and
select Add → Folder or
Files .
4. Scroll to the folder you
want, or press [Centre]
to select the files you
want.
5. Press < Select > or
< Add >.
6. Press < Back > to return
to the media player
screen.
Create a
play list
1. From the media player
screen, press [Centre].
2. Select the file you want.
3. During playback, use the
following keys:
• Centre: pauses or
resumes playback.
• Up: opens the play
list.
• Left: returns to the
previous file. Moves
backward in a file
when held down.
• Right: skips to the
next file. Skips
forward in a file when
held down.
• / :adjuststhe
volume.
4. Press [Down] to stop
playback.
Play media
files