Samsung SCH-S259 User manual

* 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.
World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-XXXXXA
English. 02/2007. Rev. 1.0

Draft
2007.02.22
SCH-S259
User’s Guide

Drive safely 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.
Important
safety
precautions
Failure to comply with the following
precautions may be dangerous or illegal.

Important safety precautions
1
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
and your phone and may be dangerous.
Use of authorised software
Use only Samsung-authoriesed software. The use of
any unauthoriesed 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 57.
• 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 >
• Camera and camcorder
Use the camera module on your
phone to take a photo or record a
video.
Special features of your phone
•Webbrowser
Access the wireless web to get up-
to-the-minute information and a
wide variety of media content.
•MP3player
Play music files using the phone as
an MP3 player.

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Special features of your phone
• Messenger
Have a conversation with other
people by sending and receiving
instant messages.
•Namecard
Create name cards with your
number and profile. Whenever
introducing yourself to others, use
this convenient electronic name
card.
•Alarm
Use your phone as an alarm clock
to notify you of an impending
event.
• Photo studio
Add a frame or apply special effects to decorate
your photos.
•SOSmessage
Send SOS messages to your family or friends for
help in an emergency.
•E-mail
Send and recieve e-mails with images, name
cards, video, and audio attachments.
•Bluetooth
Connect to a headset or hands-free
kit using wireless Bluetooth
technology.
•Calendar
Keep track of your daily, weekly,
and monthly schedule.
•Calculator
Perform basic calculations and do
currency conversions.

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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 ..................................................... 9
Access menu functions ............................................ 11
Customise your phone............................................. 13
Make/Answer calls .................................................. 14
Step outside the phone 15
Begin with your camera, the MP3 player, the WAP, and other
special features
Use the camera ...................................................... 15
Play MP3 ............................................................... 16
Browse the WAP ..................................................... 17
Use Contacts.......................................................... 17
Send/View messages .............................................. 18
Send SOS messages ............................................... 19
Chat on Messenger ................................................. 20
Use Bluetooth ........................................................ 21
Use My Menu ......................................................... 21
Enter text 22
Pinyin, Stroke, ABC, English word, 123, and Symbol modes
Call functions 27
Advanced calling features
Menu functions 30
All menu options listed
Solve problems 83
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information 85

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Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press < Menu > in Idle mode.
1 Calls  p.40
1 Missed
2 Incoming
3 Outgoing
4 Rejected
5 Air time
6 Area code
7 Call reject
8 Call settings
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2 Contacts  p.42
1 Find
2 Add
3 Group settings
4 Speed dial
5 Name card
6 My phone #
7 Memory info
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3 Multimedia  p.43
1 Take photo
2 My album
3 External album
4 Photo studio
5 Settings
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4 Display  p.45
1 Screen saver
2 Functional screen
3 Power On/Off
4 Dialing font
5 Time settings
6 Backlight
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5 Message  p.46
1 New message
2 Inbox
3 Outbox
4 Drafts
5 Msg settings
6 SOS message
7 Msg. wallpaper
8 Memory info
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6 Sounds  p.47
1 Ringer
2 Ringer Vol./Type
3 Key tone
4 Function alert
5 Hour alert
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7 Entertainment  p.48
1 FM Radio
2 Games
3 MP3
4 Fun box
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8 Utilities  p.50
1 Today
2 Calendar
3 Task list
4 Alarm
5 User memory
6 Memo pad
7 Calculator
8 Countdown
9 Clock
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Press < Menu > in Idle mode
and then <
Favorite >.
9 Settings  p.53
10 Shortcut settings
11 Security
12 Entry method
13 语言 /Language
14 Domain preset
15 Contents status
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uni  p.32
1 Mail
2 Magic
3 Info
4 Music streets
5 Bookmarks
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Unpack
Make sure you have each item
You can obtain various accessories from
your local Samsung dealer.
Phone Travel Adapter
Battery User’s Guide
• The items supplied with your phone
and 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.
Your phone
Keys, features, and locations

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Get started
First steps to operating your phone
UIM card information
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive
a plug-in UIM (User Identification Module) card loaded
with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and
available optional services.
Install and charge the phone
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.
Remove the battery
cover.
If the phone is already on,
first turn it off by pressing
and holding [ ].
Insert the UIM card.
Make sure that the gold-
coloured contacts on the
card are face down.
Install the battery. Reattach the battery
cover.
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.

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Get started
Power on or off
Airplane mode
You can switch the phone to Airplane mode, in which
the phone functions requiring network connection are
deactivated. This mode is helpful when you want to
use your phone in a place where you are not allowed
to use mobile devices, such as in an airplane and at a
hospital.
To switch to Airplane mode, press < Menu > and select
Calls → Call settings → Airplane mode → On .
In Airplane mode, you can use non-wireless functions,
such as games, camera, and MP3 player.
Switch on
Do not turn on the
phone when
mobile phone use
is prohibited.
1. Open the phone.
2. Press [] .
3. If necessary, enter the PIN and
press < Done >.
Switch off 1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [] .

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Get started
Keys and display
Keys
Soft keys
Perform the functions indicated on the
bottom line of the display.
Navigation
keys
In Idle mode, access the following menus
directly:
•Up:
MP3
•Down: Magic
•Left: Message ; Mail when held down
•Right:
Calendar
In Menu mode, scroll through menu options.
Uni key
In Idle mode, launch the WAP browser.
In Menu mode, work as a soft key.
Send key
Make or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve numbers recently
dialled, missed, or received.
End key
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.
C (Clear)
key
Delete characters from the display.
In Menu mode, return to the previous menu
level.
Numeric
keys
Enter numbers, letters, and some special
characters.
In Idle mode, press and hold [
0 ] to enter an
international call prefix.
Special
key
Enter special characters.
In Idle mode, press and hold [
] to activate
or deactivate Silent mode.
In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to access
the
Ringer menu.
Volume
key
In Idle mode, with the phone open, adjust
the keypad tone volume. With the phone
closed, press and hold
to turn on the
backlight.
During a call, adjust the earpiece volume.
In Menu mode, scroll through menu options.
Camera
key
In Idle mode, access the Multimedia menu.
Press and hold to turn on the camera.
In Camera mode, take a photo.

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Get started
Display
Layout The display has three areas.
Icons
Received signal strength
Roaming
Call in progress
Out of your service area or
Airplane mode; you cannot
make or receive calls
Restriction on  p. 54
SOS message feature
active  p. 47
Lock mode  p. 53
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 icon.
Menu Find
Bluetooth active  p. 78
New e-mail in server
New e-mail in Inbox
New instant message
New message
New voicemail
Urgent message
Alarm set  p. 51
Ringer type setting  p. 47
• : Ringer only
•:Silent
•:1Beep
•:Vibration
•:Vib.&ringer
• : Vib. then ringer
• : Ringer then vib.
Silent mode  p. 13
Battery power level

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Get started
Access menu functions
Use the soft
keys
The roles of the soft keys vary
depending on the function you have
selected. The bottom line of the
display indicates their current role.
Press the left soft
key to access
Menu mode.
Press the right soft
key to access Find
in the Contacts
menu.
Select an
option
1. Press the appropriate soft key.
2. Press the Navigation keys to
move to the next or previous
option.
3. Press < Select >, < Ok >, or
< Save > to confirm the
function displayed or option
highlighted.
4. To exit, choose either of the
following methods:
•Press[ C ] to move up one
level.
•Press [] to return to Idle
mode.

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Get started
Customise your phone
Use shortcuts Press the number key
corresponding to the option you
want.
Use My Menu You can set up a menu of your own
using your favourite menu items,
which can then be accessed by
specific number keys. Once you
have set up your favourites, you
can easily and quickly access
them.  p. 21
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Settings →
语言 / Language .
2. Select a language.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Sounds → Ringer
→ Voice calls .
2. Press [Down].
3. Press [Left] or [Right] to select
a ringtone category.
4. Press [Up] or [Down] to scroll
to a ringtone.
5. Press < Play > to listen to a
ringtone.
6. Press < Save >.
Display
language
Call ringer
melody

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Get started
You can set wallpaper for the idle
screen.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Display → Screen
saver → Image .
2. Select an image category.
3. Scroll to an image.
4. Press < Save >.
You can change the display style of
the main menu screen.
1. In Idle menu, press < Menu >.
2. Press < Options > and select
Menu style .
3. Select the style you want.
Idle mode
Wallpaper
Menu style
You can switch the phone to Silent
mode to avoid disturbing other
people.
Press and hold [ ] in Idle mode.
Silent mode

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Get started
Make/Answer calls
You can protect the phone against
unauthorised use with a phone
password.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Settings →
Security .
2. Set up a 4- to 8-digit password,
and re-enter it for confirmation
and press < Done >.
You will need to enter the
password the next time you
enter the Security menu.
3. Select Lock mode .
4. Select Once or On .
Phone lock
1. Enter an area code and phone
number.
2. Press [ ].
3. To end the call, press [] .
1. When the phone rings, press
[].
2. To end the call, press [] .
Press [ / ].
Make a call
Answer a call
Adjust the
volume during
a call

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Step outside the phone
Begin with your camera, the MP3 player, the WAP, and
other special features
Use the camera
1. Open the phone.
2. In Idle mode, press and hold
[ ] to turn on the camera.
3. Press [2] and then [1], to select
a camera mode.
4. Aim the lens at the subject and
make any desired adjustments.
5. Press < Capture > or [ ] to
take a photo.
6. Press < Save >.
The phone returns to Capture
mode automatically.
Take a photo
1. In Idle mode, press [ ] and
select My album .
2. Select Single or Multi .
You can switch between the
folders by pressing [1] or [2].
3. Select a photo.
1. In Idle mode, press and hold
[ ] to turn on the camera.
2. Press [ 2 ] and then [ 1 ] to select
the icon.
3. Press < > or [ ] to start
recording.
4. Press < > or [ ] to stop
recording.
5. Press < Save >.
The phone returns to
Camcorder mode automatically.
View a photo
Record a video

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Step outside the phone
Play MP3
1. In Idle mode, press [ ] and
select My album .
2. Select Video cam .
3. Select a video clip.
4. Press < Play >.
Download from a computer  p. 51
1. In Idle mode, press [Up] and
MP3 files .
2. Press < Options > and select
Add to play list .
3. Press < > to select the files
you want.
4. Press < Add >.
5. Press < Play > to begin
playback.
Play a video
Copy MP3 files
to the phone
Create the play
list
1. In Idle mode, press [Up] and
select MP3 player .
2. Press [] .
3. During playback, use the
following keys:
• [ ]: pauses or resumes
playback.
• [Up]: changes the repeat
mode.
• [Down]: opens the play list.
• [Left]: moves to the previous
file or the beginning of the
file. Moves backward in a file
when held down.
• [Right]: skips to the next file.
Moves forward in a file when
held down.
• [ ]: repeats the section of
the lyrics.
• [/] : adjust the volume.
•<
A-B >: sets a section in a file
to play the section repeatedly
by pressing the key twice.
Play MP3 music

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Step outside the phone
Browse the WAP
Using a built-in WAP (Wireless Access Protocol)
browser, you can easily access the wireless web to get
a variety of up-to-date services and information and to
download web content.
Use Contacts
In Idle mode, press [] .
• To scroll through browser items,
press the Navigation keys.
• To select an item, press < >
or [ ].
• To return to the previous page,
press [ C ].
• To return to the homepage,
press and hold [ C ].
• To use options, press and hold
[].
Launch the
WAP browser
Navigate the
WAP
To the phone’s memory:
1. In Idle mode, enter a phone
number and press < Save >.
2. Select New entry .
3. Press < Edit >.
4. Enter a name and press
< Save >.
5. Press [Left] or [Right] to save
the entry in the phone’s
memory.
6. Select a number type.
7. Specify contact information:
Mobile, Home, Office, Pager,
Fax, E-Mail1, E-Mail2, URL,
Group, Ringer, ETC, and Picture.
8. Press < Save > to save the
entry.
Add an entry