Samsung SGH-F268 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.
* The maximum of SAR is 0.240 W/kg, and accord with the requirement of standard GB 21288-2007.
World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in China
Code No.:GH68-19067A
English. 10/2008. Rev. 1.1
■ CMII ID: 2008CP1251
■ 进网许可证号 : 02-5827-800718
■ 执行标准 : Q/12KF4266
■ Tianjin Samsung Telecom Technology Co., Ltd.
■ Address: No. 9 Weiwu Rd.Micro-Electronic Industrial Park, Xiqing Dist, Tianjin
■ Post code: 300385
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SGH-F268
User’s Guide
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Important safety
precautions
Drive safely at all times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park
your 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.
Failure to comply with the following
precautions may be dangerous or illegal.
Copyright information
•Bluetooth
®
is a registered trademark of
the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
Bluetooth QD ID: B014031
•Java
TM
is a trademark or registered
trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
• Windows Media Player
®
is a registered
trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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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.
Use of authorised software
Use only Samsung-authorised software. The use of
any unauthorised 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 44.
• 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.
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 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
• Synchronisation with
Windows Media Player
Transfer music files to your
phone directly from the
Windows Media Player.
• Music player
Play music files using your
phone as a music player. You
can use other phone functions
while listening to music.
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•FMradio
Listen to your favourite radio
stations anytime, anywhere.
• Image editor
Edit or decorate your photos.
•Bluetooth
Transfer media files and
personal data, and connect to
other devices using wireless
Bluetooth technology.
•Webbrowser
Access the wireless web to get
up-to-the-minute information
and a wide variety of media
content.
•SOSmessage
Send SOS messages to your
family or friends for help in an
emergency.
• Voice recorder
Record memos or sounds.
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Contents
Unpack 6
Make sure you have each item
Get started 6
First steps to operating your phone
Assemble and charge the phone ...................... 6
Power on or off.............................................. 7
Phone layout ................................................. 8
Keys and icons .............................................. 9
Access menu functions .................................. 12
Enter text .................................................... 12
Customise your phone................................... 15
Use an optional memory card ......................... 17
Step outside the phone 18
Begin with call functions, camera, music player, web
browser and other special features
Make or answer calls ..................................... 18
Use the camera ............................................ 19
Play music................................................... 21
Listen to the FM radio ................................... 24
Browse the web ........................................... 25
Use Phonebook ............................................ 26
Send messages ............................................ 26
View messages ............................................ 28
Use Bluetooth .............................................. 29
Menu functions 32
All menu options listed
Health and safety information 44
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1 Call log
1 Recent contacts
2 Missed calls
3 Dialled calls
4 Received calls
5 Delete all
6 IP call
1
7 Area code
8 Call manager
2 Phonebook
1 Contact list
2 FDN contacts
3 Create contact
4 Group
5 Speed dial
6 My namecard
7 Own number
8 Management
9 Service number
2
3 Music
4 Browser
5 Messages
1 Create new message
2 My messages
3 Templates
4 Delete all
5 Settings
6 SOS messages
7 Broadcast messages
8 Message count
9 Memory status
6 My files
1 Images
2 Videos
3 Music
4 Sounds
5 Other files
6 Memory card
3
7 Memory status
7 Calendar
8 Camera
9 FM radio
10 Applications
1 Voice recorder
2 Java world
3 Image editor
4 Bluetooth
5 Memo
6 World clock
7 Calculator
8 Converter
9 Timer
10 Stopwatch
11 SIM application toolkit
2
11 Alarm
12 Settings
1 Phone settings
2 Light settings
3 Display settings
4 Message settings
5 Call settings
6 Phonebook settings
7 Calendar settings
8 Browser settings
9 Music player settings
10 Network settings
11 Security settings
12 Setup wizard
13 Memory settings
14 Reset settings
1. Available only if supported
by your service provider.
2. Available only if supported
by your SIM card.
3. Available only if a memory
card is inserted.
Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press < Menu > in Idle mode.
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Unpack
Make sure you have each item
• Phone
•Traveladapter
•Battery
•User’sGuide
You can obtain various accessories from your
local Samsung dealer.
Get started
First steps to operating your phone
Assemble and charge the phone
• The items supplied with your phone and the
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.
With the triangle facing
the front of your phone
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Removing the battery cover
Power on or off
Improperly connecting the adapter can cause
serious damage to the phone. Any damages by
misuse are not covered by the warranty.
Push down and slide
off the cover with
the phone open.
FRONT FRONT
Switch on
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ].
3. If necessary, enter the PIN
and press <
OK >.
4. When the setup wizard opens,
customise your phone
according to your preferences.
Switch off
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ].
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Phone layout
Front view
Rear view
Web access/
Confirm key
Earpiece
Dial key
Left soft key
Volume keys
Alphanumeric
keys
Mouthpiece
Navigation keys
(Up/Down/Left/
Right)
Right soft key
Power/Menu
exit key
Delete key
Display
Special function
keys
Memory card
Music player
key
When you close the phone, it locks the exposed
keys to avoid accidental key presses. To unlock
the keypad, press <
Unlock > and then < OK >.
Camera lens
Mirror
Camera key
Multi-function Jack
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Keys and icons
Keys
Perform the function indicated on
the bottom line of the display.
In Idle mode, access the following
menus directly:
• Up: My menu mode
• Down/Left/Right: your
favourite menus
In Menu mode, scroll through
menu options.
In Idle mode, launch the web
browser.
In Menu mode, select the
highlighted menu option or
confirm input.
Make or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve the
numbers recently dialled, missed,
or received.
Delete characters from the display
or items in an application.
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 voice mail server.
Press and hold [
0 ] to enter an
international call prefix.
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Icons
The following icons may appear on the screen
to indicate your phone’s status. Depending on
your country or service provider, the icons
shown on the display may vary.
Enter special characters or
perform special functions.
In Idle mode, 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, launch the music
player.
In Idle mode, press and hold to
turn on the camera.
In Camera mode, take a photo or
record a video.
Signal strength
Call in progress
Out of your service area
SOS message feature active
Alarm set
GPRS (2.5G) network status
EDGE network status
Call diverting active
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Home Zone
Office Zone
Bluetooth active
Bluetooth hands-free car kit or
headset connected
New message:
• : Text message or voice
mail
• : Multimedia message
•:Email
Memory card inserted
Music playback in progress
Music playback paused
FM radio on
Profile setting:
•:Normal
•:Silent
• : Driving
•:Meeting
•:Outdoor
• : Offline
• : User created
Battery power level
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Access menu functions Enter text
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 >, < OK >, or
[ ] to confirm the
function displayed or option
highlighted.
4. Press <
Back > to move up
one level.
Press [ ] to return to Idle
mode.
Change the
text input
mode
1. In the text entry screen,
press the right soft key.
2. Select the mode you want.
Pinyin mode
To en te r a wo rd:
1. Press the keys
corresponding to the
chinese phonetic spelling,
pinyin.
2. Scroll left or right to select
alternative pinyins.
3. If necessary, scroll up or
down to find the character
you want.
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4. Press [ 1 ]. Numbers are
added to each character.
5. Press the number key
corresponding to the
character.
Stroke mode
To en ter a word :
1. Press the keys
corresponding to a
character’s component
strokes.
2. If necessary, scroll up or
down to find the character
you want.
3. Press the number key
corresponding to the
character you want.
Predictive text
When you enter a character,
your phone displays additional
characters that are commonly
used to make words and
phrases. This helps you enter
phrases or words with minimal
key presses.
ABC mode
To en te r a wo rd :
Press the appropriate key until
the character you want
appears on the display.
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English word
To en ter 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.
Number
mode
Press the keys corresponding
to the digits you want.
Symbol
mode
Press the keys corresponding
to the symbols you want.
Other
operations
•Press[ 1 ] to enter
punctuation marks or
special characters.
• Press [ ] to insert a space.
•PresstheNavigationkeys
to move the cursor.
•Press[
C ] to delete
characters one by one.
•Pressandhold[
C ] to clear
the entire display.
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Customise your phone
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Phone
settings
→ Language →
Display .
2. Select a language.
To change the profile
properties:
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Phone
settings
→ Phone profiles .
2. Scroll to the profile you are
using.
3. Press <
Options > and select
Edit .
Display
language
Call ringer
melody
4. Select Voice call ringtone .
5. Select a ringtone category.
6. Select a ringtone.
7. Press <
Options > and
select
Save profile .
To change the sound profile:
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Phone
settings
→ Phone
profiles
.
2. Select the profile you want.
In Idle mode, press [Volume]
to adjust the key tone volume.
Key tone
volume
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1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Display
settings
→ Home screen
→ Wallpaper .
2. Select an image category.
3. Select an image.
4. Press <
Select > and then
<
Save >.
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Phone
settings
→ Shortcuts .
2. Select a key.
3. Select a menu to be
assigned to the key.
Idle mode
wallpaper
Menu
shortcuts
You can activate the Silent
profile to avoid disturbing
other people. In Idle mode,
press and hold [ ].
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Security
settings
→ Phone lock .
2. Select
On .
3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit
password and press <
OK >.
4. Enter the new password
again and press <
OK >.
Silent profile
Phone lock
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Use an optional memory card
• Frequent erasing and
writing will shorten a card’s
lifespan.
• Do not remove a card from
the phone or turn off the
phone while data is being
accessed or transferred.
This could result in loss of
data and/or damage to the
card or phone.
• Do not subject cards to
strong shocks.
• Do not touch card terminals
with your fingers or metal
objects. If dirty, wipe the
card with a soft cloth.
Important
memory card
information
• Keep cards away from small
children or pets.
• Do not expose cards in a
place subject to
electrostatic discharge and/
or electrical noise.
1. Insert the card into the card
slot, with the label side face
up.
2. Press the card until it locks
into place.
Insert a
memory card
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