Samsung SGH-F250 User manual

SGH-F250
User’s Guide

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Features
precautions
Phone Layout
Get started
Step outside the phone
Unpack
Solving Problem
01 CONTENTS
Contents
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Camera and camcorder
• Use the camera module on your phone to take a photo or record a video.
Synchronisation with Windows Media Player
• Transfer music les to your phone directly from the Windows Media Player.
Music player
• Play music les using your phone as a music player. You can use other phone functions while listening to music.
Java
• Enjoy Java-based embedded games and download new games.
Image editor
• Edit or decorate your photos.
Ofine mode
• Switch your phone to Ofine mode to use its non-wireless functions while on an airplane.
FM radio
• Listen to your favourite radio stations anytime, anywhere.
Bluetooth
• Transfer media les and personal data, and connect to other devices using wireless Bluetooth technology.
SOS message
• Send SOS messages to your family or friends for help in an emergency.
Voice recorder
• Record memos or sounds.
Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal.
Drive safely at all times
• Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park your vehicle rst.
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 requency
energy. Follow any regulations or rules in force.
02 FEaTurES
Features
Features / Precautions _02
Precautions
03 PrECauTiONS

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.
Qualied service
• Only qualied service personnel may repair your phone.
DISPLAY
DELETE KEY
DIAL KEY
DIAL KEY
VOLUME KEYS
HEADSET JACK
SPECIAL FUNCTION
KEYS
EARPIECE
POWER/MENU
EXIT KEY
RIGHT SOFT KEY
MOUTHPIECE
ALPHANUMERIC
KEYS
MULTI-FUNCTION JACK
MUSIC PLAYER KEY
CAMERA KEY
CAMERA LENS
WEB ACCESS/
CONFIRM KEY NAVIGATION KEYS
(UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT)
03 PrECauTiONS
Precautions
Precautions / Phone Layout _03
04 PhONE LayOuT
Phone Layout

05 GET STarTEd
Get started
Get started / Step outside the phone _04
06 STEP OuTSidE ThE PhONE
Step outside the phone
Installing the SIM card and battery
Remove the battery cover and insert the SIM card.
Install the battery and reattach the cover. Plug the supplied travel adapter
To AC power outlet
Make or answer calls
Making a call
1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and phone number.
2. Press [ ]. Press [Volume] to adjust
the volume.
3. Press [ ] to end the call.
Answering a Call
1. When the phone rings, open the phone. If the phone
is already open, press [ ].
2. Press [ ] to end the call.
Use the speakerphone feature
During a call, press [ ] and then <Yes> to activate the
speaker.
Press [ ] again to switch back to the earpiece.
T9 mode
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 [#] to insert a
space.
Otherwise, press [0] to display alternative word choices.
ABC mode
To enter a word:
Press the appropriate key until the character you want
appears on the display.

Unpack
Unpack
Make sure you have each item
• Phone
• Travel adapter
• Battery
• User’s Guide
You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer.
Note: • The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung
dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider.
When you switch your phone on, the following messages may appear
“Insert SIM”
• Make sure that the SIM card is correctly installed
“Phone Lock”
• The automatic locking function has been enabled.
You must enter the phone’s password before you can use the phone.
Enter PUK
• The PIN code was entered incorrectly three times in succession and the phone is now blocked.
Enter the PUK supplied by your service provider.
Enter PIN
• You are using your phone for the rst time.
You must enter the Personal Identication Number (PIN) supplied with the SIM card.
• The PIN Check feature is enabled. Every time the phone is switcshed on,
the PIN has to be entered. To disable this feature, use the PIN check menu.
“No Service,” “Network Failure,” or “Not Done” displays
• The network connection has been lost. You may be in a weak signal area. Move and try again.
• You are trying to access an option for which you have not taken out a subscription
with your service provider. Contact the service provider for further details.
You have entered a number but it was not dialled
• Make sure that you have pressed SEND
• Make sure that you have accessed the right cellular network.
• Make sure that you have not set an outgoing call barring option.
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UNPACK / Solving Problem_05
08 SOLviNG PrObLEm
Solving Problem

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Solving Problem
Solving Problem_06
A caller cannot reach you
• Make sure that your phone is switched on. (Press END for more than one second.)
• Make sure that you are accessing the correct cellular network.
• Make sure that you have not set an incoming call barring option.
Your voice is not heard at the other end
• Make sure that you have switched on the microphone.
• Make sure that you are holding the phone close enough to your mouth.
The microphone is located at the bottom of the phone.
The phone starts beeping and “Battery Low” ashes on the display
• Your battery is insufciently charged. Recharge the battery.
The audio quality of the call is poor”
• Check the signal strength indicator on the display ( ).
The number of bars indicates the signal strength from strong ( ) to weak( ).
• Try moving the phone slightly or moving closer to a window if you are in a building.
No number is dialled when you re-call a Address entry
• Use the Phonebook feature to ensure the number has been stored correctly.
• Store the number again, if neces sary.
The battery doesn’t charge properly or the phone sometimes turns itself off
• Wipe the charging contacts both on the phone and on the battery with a clean soft cloth.
If the above guidelines do not help you to solve the problem, take note of
• The model and s erial numbers of your phone
• Your warranty details
• A clear description of t he problem