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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safety and usage information
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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