Samsung SGH-F266 User manual

SGH-F266
Portable Digital Mobile Phone
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your phone,
and keep it for future reference.

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Table of Contents
Using This Manual .................................................................................. 1
Instructional Icons ............................................................................................... 1
Important Safety Precautions ................................................................ 2
Your Phone .............................................................................................. 4
Features of Your Phone ...................................................................................... 4
Phone Layout ...................................................................................................... 4
Display ................................................................................................................ 9
Selecting Functions and Options ...................................................................... 11
Memory Card .................................................................................................... 13
Getting Started ...................................................................................... 16
SIM Card ........................................................................................................... 16
Activating Your Phone ...................................................................................... 16
Switching the Phone On and Off ....................................................................... 20
Call Functions ....................................................................................... 22
Making a Call .................................................................................................... 22
Answering a Call ............................................................................................... 23
Missed Calls ...................................................................................................... 24
Silent Profile ...................................................................................................... 25
Options During a Call ...........................................................................27
In Call Options .................................................................................................. 27
Put a Call on Hold ............................................................................................. 27
Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) ................................................................ 28
Using the Speakerphone .................................................................................. 28
Muting or Sending Key Tones ........................................................................... 28
Making a Multi-party Call .................................................................................. 29
Sending a Sequence of DTMF Tones ............................................................... 30
Searching for a Number in the Contact List ...................................................... 30
Call Waiting ....................................................................................................... 31
Access Codes ....................................................................................... 32
Phone Password ............................................................................................... 32
PIN .................................................................................................................... 32
PUK ................................................................................................................... 32
PIN2 .................................................................................................................. 33
PUK2 ................................................................................................................. 33

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Entering Text .........................................................................................34
Changing the Text Input Mode .......................................................................... 34
Using T9 Mode .................................................................................................. 35
Using Alphabet Mode ........................................................................................ 36
Using Number Mode ......................................................................................... 37
Using Symbol Mode .......................................................................................... 37
Transferring Files ..................................................................................38
Transferring Files via USB Cable ...................................................................... 38
Transferring Files via Bluetooth ........................................................................ 40
Transferring Files via microSD Card ................................................................. 41
Transferring Music Using Media Player ............................................................ 41
Menus .....................................................................................................43
Menu Navigation ............................................................................................... 43
List of Menu Functions ...................................................................................... 44
Boutik .....................................................................................................45
Media ......................................................................................................46
Audio ................................................................................................................. 46
Graphics ............................................................................................................ 52
Videos ............................................................................................................... 56
Other Files ......................................................................................................... 58
Memory Status .................................................................................................. 59
Games & Apps .......................................................................................60
Games ............................................................................................................... 60
Get New Applications ........................................................................................ 61
Call History ............................................................................................62
All Calls ............................................................................................................. 62
Missed Calls ...................................................................................................... 63
Calls Made ........................................................................................................ 63
Calls Received .................................................................................................. 63
Speed Dial List .................................................................................................. 63
Delete All ........................................................................................................... 65
Call Time ........................................................................................................... 65
Internet ...................................................................................................66
Accessing an Internet Site ................................................................................ 66
Using the Internet Browser ................................................................................ 66
Enter a URL ...................................................................................................... 67

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Bookmarks ........................................................................................................ 68
Messages ............................................................................................... 70
Fido IM .............................................................................................................. 70
Mobile Mail ........................................................................................................ 72
Create New Message ....................................................................................... 72
Message Folders .............................................................................................. 78
Templates ......................................................................................................... 80
Voice Mail ......................................................................................................... 81
Delete All ........................................................................................................... 82
Messages Settings ............................................................................................ 83
Memory Status .................................................................................................. 83
Tools ...................................................................................................... 84
Camera ............................................................................................................. 84
Camcorder ........................................................................................................ 89
FM Radio .......................................................................................................... 94
Alarms ............................................................................................................... 95
Calendar ........................................................................................................... 97
Notes ............................................................................................................... 101
Calculator ........................................................................................................ 102
Tip Calculator .................................................................................................. 103
Converter ........................................................................................................ 103
Timer ............................................................................................................... 104
Stopwatch ....................................................................................................... 104
World Time ...................................................................................................... 105
Contacts .............................................................................................. 106
Find Contact Information by Name ................................................................. 106
Add New Contact ............................................................................................ 107
Group .............................................................................................................. 109
Speed Dial List ................................................................................................ 111
Reject List ....................................................................................................... 111
My Business Card ........................................................................................... 112
Settings ................................................................................................ 114
Set Sound Profiles .......................................................................................... 114
Set Display ...................................................................................................... 116
Set Time & Date .............................................................................................. 117
Set Phone ....................................................................................................... 118
Set Calls .......................................................................................................... 120
Set Connectivity .............................................................................................. 124

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Set Applications .............................................................................................. 129
Reset Settings ................................................................................................. 135
Memory Status ................................................................................................ 136
Solving Problems ................................................................................137
Health and Safety Information ...........................................................140
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals .................................................... 140
For Body Operation ......................................................................................... 141
Precautions When Using Batteries ................................................................. 142
Operating Environment ................................................................................... 143
Electronic Devices ........................................................................................... 143
Potentially Explosive Environments ................................................................ 145
Emergency Calls ............................................................................................. 146
Other Important Safety Information ................................................................. 147
Care and Maintenance .................................................................................... 147
FCC Notice ...................................................................................................... 149
Appendix A: Certification Information (SAR) ................................................... 150
Appendix B: Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use ............................... 152
Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones ..................................... 155
STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY .....................................................164
Index .........................................................................................................1

Using This Manual
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Using This Manual
This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the
functions and features of your phone. To get started quickly, refer to Your
Phone, Getting Started and Call Functions.
Instructional Icons
Before you start, familiarize yourself with the following visual aids:
→Indicates the order of options or menus you must select to
perform a step, for example: Select Messages → Create
New Message → Text Message means you should select
Messages from the menu, followed by Create New Message,
followed by Text Message.
[ ] Indicate phone keys, for example []represents the Power
On/Power Off/End key.
< > Indicates phone keys that control different functions at
different times (“soft keys”), for example <Back> represents
the Back soft key, as indicated at the bottom of the screen.

Important Safety Precautions
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Important Safety Precautions
Please read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to
comply with them may be dangerous or illegal.
Road Safety at All Times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first.
Switching Off When Refueling
Do not use the phone at a refueling point (service station) or near fuels or
chemicals.
Switching Off in Aircraft
Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them in aircraft is both
illegal and dangerous.
Switching Off in Hospitals
Switch your phone off near medical equipment. Follow any regulations or
rules in force.
Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to interference, which could affect their
performance.
Special Regulations
Follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your
phone off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause
interference or danger (for example, in a hospital).

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Sensible Use
Use the phone only in the normal position (held to the ear).
Emergency Call
Ensure the phone is switched on and in service. Key in the emergency
number for your present location, then press [ ]. You must deactivate
any unnecessary features before you can make an emergency call. Give all
the necessary information as accurately as possible. Do not end the call
until given permission to do so.
Water Resistance
Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
Accessories and Batteries
Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any
unauthorized accessories could damage 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 140.

Your Phone
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Your Phone
Features of Your Phone
Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many valuable features.
The following list outlines a few of the features included in your phone.
♦Bluetooth wireless technology
♦Camera and camcorder
♦Music player
♦FM Radio
♦Image editor
♦Internet browser
♦Speakerphone capability
♦Instant messaging capability
♦Featured applications provide alarms, calendar, notes, calculator, tip
calculator, converter, timer, stopwatch, and world time.
Phone Layout
The following illustrations shows the external elements of your phone.

Your Phone
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Front View of Your Phone
1. Earpiece/Speaker: Transducer that converts electrical signal to sound
so you can hear phone calls, recorded sound and music files.
2. Volume keys/Menu Navigation: Allow you to adjust the ringer volume
in standby mode, mute the ringer when receiving a call and adjust the
voice volume during a call. Can also be used to move to the top or
bottom of a menu screen.
3. Left soft key: Performs the function indicated by text on the display
directly above the key (see “Soft Keys” on page 11).
4. Music player key: Opens the Music menu.
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5. Send key: Allows you to make or answer a call. In Idle mode, press the
key once to access the Call History screen. Press and hold the key to
redial the most recent call.
6. Memory Card Slot: Used to install an optional microSD™ card for
additional data storage (see “Memory Card” on page 13).
7. Voice Mail key: Press and hold to automatically dial your voice mail.
8. Alphanumeric keypad: Use these keys to enter numbers, letters, and
some special characters.
9. Special Function keys: The [ ]key enters the [*] character for
calling features, such as a pause between numbers. In text entry mode,
press to change the character input type. The [ ]key enters the
pound [#] character for calling features. In text entry mode, press to
enter a space between characters. Press and hold to activate and
deactivate Silent mode.
10. Microphone: Sensor that converts sound into an electrical signal
during phone calls and voice recordings.
11. Cancel/Clear key: Deletes characters from the display when you are
in text entry mode. When in a main menu, press to return to the
previous menu. When in the Calendar, press to display Month view.
12. Power On/Power Off/End key: Ends a call. Press and hold for two
seconds to power your phone on or off. While in a menu, it returns the
phone to standby mode and cancels any input. Rejects an incoming
call.
13. Right soft key: Performs the function indicated by text on the display
directly above the key (see “Soft Keys” on page 11).
14. OK (Select) key: Allows you to accept a choice when navigating
through a menu.
15. Navigation keys: In Menu mode, the navigation keys work as
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navigation keys work as shortcuts, allowing you to access other menus
directly.
The shortcuts are:
When entering text, the left and right navigation keys move the cursor
left and right. When in the main menu screen, the left and right
navigation keys access the previous menu selection and the next
selection.
16. Display: This screen displays all the information needed to operate
your phone.
Press Right to
access the
Messages menu.
Press Left to
access the Call
History menu.
Press Down to open the Contact List.
Press Up to access the Media menu.

Your Phone
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Rear View of Your Phone
1. Mirror: Helps position the camera when taking a self-portrait.
2. Camera Key: Opens the Camera menu.
3. Power/Accessory Interface connector: Connects the headset, PC
connection cable (see “Transferring Files via USB Cable” on page 38),
and travel adapter (see “Charging the Battery” on page 18).
4. Camera lens: Used to take pictures.
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Display
Display Layout
The internal display has three main areas:
Area Description
Icons Displays various icons that indicate phone status.
Text and graphics
area
Displays messages, menus, instructions and any
information that you enter, such as the number you are
dialing.
Soft key function
indicators
Shows the current functions assigned to the two soft keys.
Tobe replaced
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Text and graphics area
Soft key function indicators

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Icons
Shows the received signal strength. The more bars, the
stronger the signal.
Appears when a call is in progress.
Appears when there is no network coverage available.
Appears when the phone is accessing services on an Edge
network.
Appears when an alarm is set. For details, see “Alarms” on
page 95.
Appears when the Call Forwarding feature is active. For
details, see “Call Forwarding” on page 121.
Appears when a new text message or notification of a new
voice mail has been received.
Appears when a new picture message has been received.
Appears when a push message has been received from the
WAP server.
Appears when a memory card is inserted.
Appears when Bluetooth wireless technology is active.
Appears when the phone’s profile is set to Normal.
Appears when the phone’s profile is set to Silent.
Appears when the phone’s profile is set to Driving.

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Selecting Functions and Options
Soft Keys
There are two soft keys, left and right (see “Front View of Your Phone” on
page 5). The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are
currently using. The icons or labels on the bottom line of the display just
above each key indicate their current role.
Some functions of the Left soft key are as follows.
♦From the Idle screen, press to access Mobile Mail.
♦In a menu mode, press to select the highlighted menu item.
Some functions of the Right soft key are as follows.
♦From the Idle screen, press to access the Internet browser (for more
information see “Internet” on page 66).
♦When using functions such as the web browser, it performs a context-
sensitive action such as displaying the Back option.
Appears when the phone’s profile is set to Outdoor.
Appears at the bottom of the screen during a call when the
earpiece is active.
Appears at the bottom of the screen during a call when the
speakerphone is on.
Shows the level of your phone’s battery. The more bars, the
more power you have remaining.

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Clear Key
The Clear key [ ] is used to erase or clear numbers, text, or symbols
from the display. You can also use it to return to a previous menu and to
turn Wi-Fi on from the Idle screen.
♦If you enter an incorrect character, press to backspace and delete the
character.
♦To erase an entire sentence, press and hold.
♦To back up one menu level, press briefly.
♦To turn Wi-Fi on from the Idle screen, press and hold.
End Key
The End key [ ] is used to turn your phone on and off, disconnect calls,
and return to the standby mode.
♦Press and hold to turn on your phone.
♦Briefly press once to disconnect a call.
♦Press to return to standby mode from a menu.
Send Key
The Send key [ ] is used to answer calls, dial calls, and to recall the
last number(s) dialed, received, or missed.
♦Press once to answer a call.
♦Enter a number and press to make a call.
♦In standby mode, briefly press to display a list of all recent calls.
♦Press twice in standby mode to call the most recent number.
♦Press to pick up a waiting call.

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Speakerphone Key
During a call, press [ ] to enable the speakerphone. Use the volume keys
(on the left side of the phone) to adjust the volume.
Memory Card
Your phone accepts a microSD (Secure Digital) memory card up to 2GB
capacity to expand the available memory space. This allows you to store
more audio files, graphics, videos and other files in your phone than the
internal memory can hold. You can also use a card to transfer files to and
from a PC equipped with a microSD card reader or SD card reader and
microSD adapter.
Note: Before using a microSD card, it must be formatted with the FAT32 file system. Check the
documentation that came with the memory card and, if necessary, format the card.
Inserting a microSD Card
Note: Your phone supports microSD cards up to 2GB capacity.
Note: Ensure your battery is fully charged before using a microSD card. Your data may become
damaged or unusable if the battery runs out while reading or writing to the microSD card.
To insert a microSD card into your phone:
1. Open the cover over the microSD card slot (right side of the phone).