Samsung SGH-F270 User manual

World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-19551A
English (IND). 07/2008. Rev. 1.0
Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone
or your service provider.

SGH-F270
user 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
mobile phone. To get started quickly,
refer to “introducing your mobile phone,”
“assembling and preparing your mobile phone,”
and “using basic functions.”
Instructional icons
Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons
you will see in this manual:
Warning —situations that could cause
injury to yourself or others
Caution —situations that could cause
damage to your phone or other
equipment
Note —notes, usage tips, or additional
information
X Refer to —pages with related information;
for example:
X p. 12 (represents “see
page 12”)

using this manual
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Copyright information
Rights to all technologies and products that
comprise this device are the property of their
respective owners:
• Bluetooth®is a registered trademark of the
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide—Bluetooth QD
ID: B014174.
• Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
• Windows Media player®is a registered trademark
of Microsoft Corporation.
→
Followed by —the order of options or
menus you must select to perform a step;
for example: Press <Menu> →
Messages →Create new message
(represents Menu, followed by
Messages, followed by Create new
message)
[ ] Square brackets —phone keys; for
example: [ ] (represents the Power/
Menu exit key)
<> Angled brackets —softkeys that control
different functions at each screen; for
example: <OK> (represents the OK
softkey)

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contents
safety and usage information 2
Safety warnings ..........................................2
Safety precautions ......................................4
Important usage information .......................7
introducing your mobile phone 11
Unpack .....................................................11
Phone layout .............................................12
Keys .........................................................13
Display ......................................................14
Icons .........................................................14
assembling and preparing your mobile
phone 16
Install the SIM card and battery .................16
Charge the battery ....................................18
Insert a memory card (optional) .................19

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using basic functions 20
Turn your phone on and off .......................20
Access menus .......................................... 21
Customise your phone .............................. 22
Use basic call functions ............................ 23
Send and view messages ......................... 25
Add and find contacts ............................... 28
Use basic camera functions ...................... 29
Listen to music .........................................30
Use the multimedia launcher .....................31
Browse the web ........................................ 32
using advanced functions 33
Use advanced call functions .....................33
Use advanced Phonebook functions ......... 35
Use advanced messaging functions .......... 36
Use advanced music functions ................. 37
using tools and applications 41
Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ............ 41
Activate and send an SOS message ......... 42
Record and play voice memos .................. 43
Use Java-powered games and
applications .............................................. 44
Edit images ............................................... 44
Create and view world clocks ................... 46
Set and use alarms ................................... 47
Use the calculator ..................................... 48
Convert currencies or measurements ....... 48
Set a countdown timer ............................. 49
Use the stopwatch .................................... 49
Create a text memo .................................. 49
Manage your calendar .............................. 50
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safety and
usage
information
Comply with the following precautions to avoid
dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak
performance of your mobile phone.
Keep your phone away from small
children and pets
Keep your phone and all accessories out of the
reach of small children or animals. Small parts may
cause choking or serious injury if swallowed.
Protect your hearing
Safety warnings
Listening to a headset at high volumes
can damage your hearing. Use only the
minimum volume setting necessary to
hear your conversation or music.

safety and usage information
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Install mobile phones and equipment
with caution
Ensure that any mobile phones or related equipment
installed in your vehicle are securely mounted. Avoid
placing your phone and accessories near or in an air
bag deployment area. Improperly installed wireless
equipment can cause serious injury when air bags
inflate rapidly.
Handle and dispose of batteries and
chargers with care
• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and
chargers specifically designed for your phone.
Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause
serious injuries or damage to your phone.
• Never dispose of batteries or phones in a fire.
Follow all local regulations when disposing used
batteries or phones.
• Never place batteries or phones on or in heating
devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or
radiators. Batteries may explode when
overheated.
• Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid
exposing the battery to high external pressure,
which can lead to an internal short circuit and
overheating.
Avoid interference with pacemakers
Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between
mobile phones and pacemakers to avoid potential
interference, as recommended by manufacturers
and the independent research group, Wireless
Technology Research. If you have any reason to
suspect that your phone is interfering with a
pacemaker or other medical device, turn off the
phone immediately and contact the manufacturer of
the pacemaker or medical device for guidance.

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safety and usage information
Turn off the phone in potentially
explosive environments
Do not use your phone at refuelling points (service
stations) or near fuels or chemicals. Turn off your
phone whenever directed by warning signs or
instructions. Your phone could cause explosions or
fire in and around fuel or chemical storage and
transfer areas or blasting areas. Do not store or carry
flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in
the same compartment as the phone, its parts, or
accessories.
Reduce the risk of repetitive motion
injuries
When sending text messages or playing games on
your phone, hold the phone with a relaxed grip,
press the keys lightly, use special features that
reduce the number of keys you have to press (such
as templates and predictive text), and take frequent
breaks.
Drive safely at all times
Avoid using your phone while driving and obey all
regulations that restrict the use of mobile phones
while driving. Use hands-free accessories to
increase your safety when possible.
Follow all safety warnings and
regulations
Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a
mobile phone in a certain area.
Use only Samsung-approved
accessories
Using incompatible accessories may damage your
phone or cause injury.
Safety precautions

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Turn off the phone near medical
equipment
Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in
hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all
regulations, posted warnings, and directions from
medical personnel.
Turn off the phone or disable the
wireless functions when in an aircraft
Your phone can cause interference with aircraft
equipment. Follow all airline regulations and turn off
your phone or switch to a mode that disables the
wireless functions when directed by airline
personnel.
Protect batteries and chargers from
damage
• Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot
temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/
113° F). Extreme temperatures can reduce the
charging capacity and life of your batteries.
• Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects,
as this can create a connection between the +
and - terminals of your batteries and lead to
temporary or permanent battery damage.
• Never use a damaged charger or battery.
Handle your phone carefully and
sensibly
• Do not allow your phone to get wet—liquids can
cause serious damage. Do not handle your
phone with wet hands. Water damage to your
phone can void your manufacturer’s warranty.

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safety and usage information
• Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty
areas to prevent damage to moving parts.
• Your phone is a complex electronic device—
protect it from impacts and rough handling to
avoid serious damage.
• Do not paint your phone, as paint can clog
moving parts and prevent proper operation.
• Avoid using the phone’s camera flash or light
close to the eyes of children or animals.
• Your phone and memory cards may be damaged
by exposure to magnetic fields. Do not use
carrying cases or accessories with magnetic
closures or allow your phone to come in contact
with magnetic fields for extended periods of time.
Avoid interference with other electronic
devices
Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that
may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded
electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing
aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices
in homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of
your electronic devices to solve any interference
problems you experience.

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Use your phone in the normal position
Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna.
Allow only qualified personnel to service
your phone
Allowing unqualified personnel to service your phone
may result in damage to your phone and will void
your warranty.
Ensure maximum battery and charger
life
• Avoid charging batteries for more than a week, as
overcharging may shorten battery life.
• Over time, unused batteries will discharge and
must be recharged before use.
• Disconnect chargers from power sources when
not in use.
• Use batteries only for their intended purpose.
Handle SIM cards and memory cards
with care
• Do not remove a card while the phone is
transferring or accessing information, as this
could result in loss of data and/or damage to the
card or phone.
• Protect cards from strong shocks, static
electricity, and electrical noise from other devices.
• Frequent writing and erasing will shorten the life
span of memory cards.
Important usage information

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safety and usage information
• Do not touch gold-coloured contacts or terminals
with your fingers or metal objects. If dirty, wipe the
card with a soft cloth.
Ensure access to emergency services
Emergency calls from your phone may not be
possible in some areas or circumstances. Before
travelling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an
alternate method of contacting emergency services
personnel.
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
certification information
Your phone conforms to European Union (EU)
standards that limit human exposure to radio
frequency (RF) energy emitted by radio and
telecommunications equipment. These standards
prevent the sale of mobile phones that exceed a
maximum exposure level (known as the Specific
Absorption Rate, or SAR) of 2.0 watts per kilogram
of body tissue.

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During testing, the maximum SAR recorded for this
model was 0.595 watts per kilogram. In normal use,
the actual SAR is likely to be much lower, as the
phone has been designed to emit only the RF
energy necessary to transmit a signal to the nearest
base station. By automatically emitting lower levels
when possible, your phone reduces your overall
exposure to RF energy.
The Declaration of Conformity at the back of this
manual demonstrates your phones compliance with
the European Radio & Terminal Telecommunications
Equipment (R&TTE) directive. For more information
about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the
Samsung mobile phone website.
Correct disposal of this product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in the European Union and
other European countries with separate
collection systems)
This marking shown on the product or its
literature, indicates that it should not be
disposed with other household wastes at the end of
its working life. To prevent possible harm to the
environment or human health from uncontrolled
waste disposal, please separate this from other
types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to
promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer
where they purchased this product, or their local
government office, for details of where and how they
can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.

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safety and usage information
Business users should contact their supplier and
check the terms and conditions of the purchase
contract. This product should not be mixed with
other commercial wastes for disposal.

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introducing your mobile phone
introducing your
mobile phone
In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s
layout, keys, display, and icons.
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:
• Mobile phone
• Battery
• Travel adapter (charger)
•Usermanual
• The items supplied with your phone may vary
depending on the software and accessories
available in your region or offered by your
service provider.
You can obtain additional accessories from
your local Samsung dealer.
• Use only Samsung-approved software.
Pirated or illegal software may cause damage
or malfunctions that are not covered by
manufacture’s warranty.

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introducing your mobile phone
Phone layout
The front of your phone includes the following keys
and features:
The rear of your phone includes the following keys
and features:
Speaker
Power/Menu
exit key
Alphanumeric
keys
Special
function keys
Left softkey
Dial key
Volume key
Memory card slot
Mouthpiece
4-way navigation key
Display
Confirm key
Right softkey
Delete key
Music
player key
Earpiece
FM radio key
Speaker
Closing the phone automatically locks the
exposed keys to prevent you from accidentally
pressing them. To unlock these keys, press
<Unlock> → <OK> .
Battery cover
Camera key
Multifunction jack**
Camera lens
* For 3.5 mm headset
** For 20 pin headset
Speaker
Headset Jack*

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Keys
Key Function
Softkeys Perform actions indicated at the
bottom of the display
4-way
navigation
In Idle mode, access My Menu mode
(up) or user-defined menus (left/right/
down); In Idle mode, scroll through
menu options
Confirm
In Idle mode, access the list of web
browser menus; In Menu mode,
select the highlighted menu option or
confirm an input
FM radio Launch the FM radio
Music
player Launch the music player
Dial
Make or answer a call; In Idle mode,
retrieve recently dialled, missed, or
received numbers
Delete Delete characters or items in an
application
Power/
Menu exit
Turn the phone on and off (press and
hold); End a call; In Menu mode,
cancel input and return to Idle mode
Alpha-
numeric
Enter numbers, letters, and special
characters; In Idle mode, press and
hold [1] to access voice mails and [0]
to enter an international call prefix
Special
function
Enter special characters or perform
special functions; In Idle mode, press
and hold [ ] for the Silent profile;
Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause
between numbers
Key Function

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introducing your mobile phone
Display
Your phone’s display consists of three areas:
Icons
Learn about the icons that appear on your display.
Volume Adjust the phone’s volume
Camera
In Idle mode, turn on the camera
(press and hold); In Camera mode,
take a photo or record a video
Key Function
Icon line
Displays various icons
Text and graphic area
Displays messages,
instructions, and information
you enter
Softkey line
Displays the current actions
assigned to each softkey
Menu Contacts
Icon Definition
Signal strength
GPRS network status
• Blue: GPRS network connected
• Red: Transferring data via GPRS network
EDGE network status
• Blue: EDGE network connected
• Red: Transferring data via EDGE network
Call in progress
SOS message feature activated
Memory card inserted
Connected with PC
Call diverting activated

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Roaming (outside of normal service area)
Browsing the web
In Home Zone service area
In Office Zone service area
Bluetooth activated
Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset
connected
Music playback in progress
Music playback paused
Alarm activated
Normal profile activated
Silent profile activated
Icon Definition
Driving profile activated
Meeting profile activated
Outdoor profile activated
Offline profile activated
New text message (SMS)
New multimedia message (MMS)
New email message
New voice mail message
FM radio on
Battery power level
Icon Definition