Samsung SGH-F488i User manual

World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-24697A
English (HK). 08/2009. 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.
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SGH-F488i
user manual
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using this
manual
Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile
phone. This phone will provide you with high quality
mobile communication and entertainment based on
Samsung’s high technology and standards.
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
• Please read this manual carefully before using your
phone to ensure safe and correct use.
• The descriptions in this manual are based on the
default settings of your phone.
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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: B015287
• Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
• Windows Media Player®is a registered trademark
of Microsoft Corporation.
X Refer to —pages with related information;
for example: X p.12 (represents “see page
12”)
→
Followed by —the order of options or
menus you must select to perform a step;
for example: In Menu mode, select
Messages →Create message (represents
Messages, followed by Create message)
[ ] Square brackets —phone keys; for
example: [ ] (represents the Power/
Menu exit key)
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contents
safety and usage information .................. 1
Safety warnings ..........................................1
Safety precautions ......................................4
Important usage information .......................6
introducing your mobile phone ............. 10
Unpack .....................................................10
Phone layout .............................................11
Keys .........................................................12
Display ......................................................13
Icons .........................................................13
assembling and preparing your
mobile phone .......................................... 15
Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ...15
Charge the battery ....................................17
Insert a memory card (optional) .................19
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using basic functions ............................ 20
Turn your phone on and off .......................20
Use the touch screen ................................21
Access menus .......................................... 22
Switch applications ................................... 22
Use widgets .............................................. 23
Access help information ............................ 24
Customise your phone .............................. 24
Use basic call functions ............................ 26
Send and view messages ......................... 27
Add and find contacts ............................... 30
Use basic camera functions ...................... 31
Listen to music .........................................32
Browse the WAP ...................................... 34
using advanced functions ..................... 36
Use advanced call functions ..................... 36
Use advanced phonebook functions ......... 39
Use advanced messaging functions .......... 40
Use advanced camera functions ............... 41
Use advanced music functions ................. 45
using tools and applications ................. 49
Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ............ 49
Activate the mobile tracker ........................51
Make fake calls ......................................... 52
Record and play voice memos .................. 53
Edit images ............................................... 53
Print images .............................................. 56
View and upload photos and videos ......... 56
Use Java-powered games and
applications .............................................. 58
Use RSS reader ........................................ 59
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Create and view world clocks ................... 59
Set and use alarms ...................................60
Use the calculator ..................................... 61
Convert currencies or measurements ........ 61
Set a countdown timer ..............................62
Use the stopwatch .................................... 62
Create new tasks ...................................... 62
Create text memos ................................... 62
Manage your calendar .............................. 63
overview of menu functions .................... a
troubleshooting ........................................ b
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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.
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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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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
While using 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.
Do not use the phone if the screen is
cracked or broken
Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your
hand and face. Bring the phone to a Samsung
service centre to replace the screen. Damage
caused by careless handling will void your
manufacturer's warranty.
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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.
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.
Safety precautions
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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 disassemble your phone due to a risk of
electric shock.
• Do not allow your phone to get wet—liquids can
cause serious damage and will change the colour
of the label that indicates water damage inside the
phone. Do not handle your phone with wet
hands. Water damage to your phone can void
your manufacturer’s warranty.
• 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.
• If your phone has a camera flash or light, avoid
using it close to the eyes of children or animals.
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• Your phone 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.
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.
Important usage information
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• 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.
• 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.
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Disclaimer
Some content and services accessible through this
device belong to third parties and are protected by
copyright, patent, trademark and/or other intellectual
property laws. Such content and services are
provided solely for your personal noncommercial
use. You may not use any content or services in a
manner that has not been authorised by the content
owner or service provider. Without limiting the
foregoing, unless expressly authorised by the
applicable content owner or service provider, you
may not modify, copy, republish, upload, post,
transmit, translate, sell, create derivative works,
exploit, or distribute in any manner or medium any
content or services displayed through this device.
“THIRD PARTY CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE
PROVIDED “AS IS.” SAMSUNG DOES NOT
WARRANT CONTENT OR SERVICES SO
PROVIDED, EITHER EXPRESSLY OR IMPLIEDLY,
FOR ANY PURPOSE. SAMSUNG EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SAMSUNG DOES NOT
GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY, VALIDITY,
TIMELINESS, LEGALITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF
ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE MADE AVAILABLE
THROUGH THIS DEVICE AND UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE,
SHALL SAMSUNG BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN
CONTRACT OR TORT, FOR ANY DIRECT,
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, ATTORNEY FEES,
EXPENSES, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES ARISING
OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, ANY
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN, OR AS A RESULT
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OF THE USE OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE BY
YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.”
Third party services may be terminated or interrupted
at any time, and Samsung makes no representation
or warranty that any content or service will remain
available for any period of time. Content and
services are transmitted by third parties by means of
networks and transmission facilities over which
Samsung has no control. Without limiting the
generality of this disclaimer, Samsung expressly
disclaims any responsibility or liability for any
interruption or suspension of any content or service
made available through this device.
Samsung is neither responsible nor liable for
customer service related to the content and
services. Any question or request for service relating
to the content or services should be made directly to
the respective content and service providers.
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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.
• The supplied accessories perform best for
your phone.
•UseonlySamsung-approved software.
Pirated or illegal software may cause
damage or malfunctions that are not covered
by manufacturer's warranty.
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Phone layout
The front of your phone includes the following keys
and features:
The rear of your phone includes the following keys
and features:
Power/Menu
exit key
Dial key
Volume key
Touch screen
Earpiece
Mouthpiece
Hold key
Back key
Memory card
slot
Front camera lens
for video calls
You can lock the touch screen and keys to
prevent any unwanted phone operations. To
lock, press [ HOLD ]. To unlock, press and hold
[ HOLD ].
Battery cover
Rear camera lens
Flashbulb
Multifunction
jack
Camera/
Application
switch key
Internal antenna
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Keys
Key Function
Hold Lock or unlock the touch screen
and keys
Dial
Make or answer a call; In Idle
mode, retrieve recently dialled,
missed, or received numbers
Back In Menu mode, return to the
previous menu level
Power/
Menu exit
Turn the phone on and off (press
and hold); End a call; In Menu
mode, return to Idle mode
Volume Adjust the phone’s volume
Camera/
Application
switch
In Idle mode, turn on the camera
(press and hold); In Camera
mode, take a photo or record a
video; Open the application switch
window to access other
applications without exiting the
current application if you change
the key function
Key Function
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Display
Your phone’s display consists of the following areas:
Icons
Learn about the icons that appear on your display.
Icon line
Displays various icons
Text and graphic area
Displays messages,
instructions, and
information you enter
Icon Definition
Signal strength
GPRS network connected
EDGE network connected
UMTS network connected
HSDPA network connected
Voice call in progress
Video call in progress
Browsing the WAP
Connected to secured WAP page
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