Samsung SGH-F490 User manual

* Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this manual may
not match your phone exactly.
* Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this manual.
World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-XXXXXA
English (EU). 11/2007. Rev. 1.0
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SGH-F490
user manual
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Draft01
2007.11.05
Only for Marketing

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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.” For information about
your mobile phone's menus and options, refer to the
"glossary of menus and options" on the Samsung
website.
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
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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:
B0xxxxx.
• 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: Touch →→Images
(represents , followed by , followed
by Images).
[ ]
Square brackets —phone keys; for
example: [ ] (represents the Camera/
Video call key).
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contents
safety and usage information 1
Safety warnings .............................................1
Safety precautions .........................................3
Important usage information ..........................6
introducing your mobile phone 9
Unpack ..........................................................9
Phone layout ................................................10
Keys ............................................................11
Idle mode .....................................................11
Icons ............................................................12
assembling and preparing your
mobile phone 15
Install the SIM card and battery ....................15
Charge the battery .......................................17
Insert a memory card (optional) ....................18
using basic functions 19
Turn your phone on and off ..........................19
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Use the touch screen ...................................20
Access menus .............................................21
Customise your phone .................................21
Use basic call functions ...............................23
Send and view messages ............................24
Add and find contacts ..................................26
Use basic camera functions .........................27
Listen to music ............................................28
Browse the web ...........................................30
using advanced functions 31
Use advanced call functions ........................31
Use advanced Phonebook functions ............33
Use advanced messaging functions .............34
Use advanced music functions ....................35
using tools and applications 38
Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ...............38
Create and send an SOS message ..............39
Activate Mobile Tracker ...............................40
Record and play voice memos .....................41
Use Java-powered games and applications .41
Create and view world clocks ......................42
Set and use alarms ......................................43
Use the calculator ........................................43
Convert currencies or measurements ..........44
Set a countdown timer ................................44
Use the stopwatch .......................................44
Create a text memo .....................................44
Manage your calendar .................................45
overview of menu functions a
troubleshooting c
index f
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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 in a fire. Follow all local
regulations when disposing used batteries.
• 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
When sending text messages or playing games on
your phone, hold the phone with a relaxed grip,
press the buttons lightly, use special features that
reduce the number of buttons 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/
115° 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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• 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.
• Do not touch gold-coloured contacts or terminals
with your fingers or metal objects. If dirty, wipe the
card with a soft cloth.
Important usage information
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safety and usage information
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.
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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.
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
In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s
layout, keys, idle mode, and icons.
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:
• Mobile phone
• Battery
• Travel adapter (charger)
• User manual
The items supplied with your phone may vary
depending on the software and accessories
available in your country or offered by your
service provider.
You can obtain additional accessories from
your local Samsung dealer.
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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:
Front camera lens
Menu exit key
Dial key
Volume key
Touch screen
Earpiece
Multifunction
jack
Mouthpiece
Shortcuts key
You can lock the touch screen and keys to
prevent any unwanted phone operations. To
lock, slide [HOLD].
Headset jack
Power/Hold
key
Shortcuts key
Camera/Video
call key
Battery cover
Rear camera lens
Mirror
Camera flash
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Keys Idle mode
Learn the functions of the Idle mode icons and
windows.
• : Switch to Silent mode (mute all sound).
• : Access to main menus.
• : Open the dialling screen.
Key Function
Volume Adjust the phone’s volume
Power/
Hold
Switch the phone on and off
(Slide and hold); Activate or
deactivate the touch keys and
touch screen
Shortcuts Open the shortcut menus
Camera/
Video
In Idle mode, turn on the camera
(press and hold); In Camera
mode, take a photo or record a
video; In the dialling screen, make
a video call
Dial
Make or answer a call; In Idle
mode, retrieve recently dialled,
missed, or received numbers
Shortcuts Open the shortcut menus
Menu exit End a call; In Menu mode, cancel
input and return to Idle mode
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• : Display a list of recent numbers.
• : Open the shortcut menus.
• : Open or close the Calendar or
Time window.
• Touch the Calendar or Time window twice to
open the Calendar or World clock screen.
Icons
Learn about the icons that appear on your display.
Icon Definition
Signal strength
GPRS (2.5G) network connected
GPRS (2.5G) network connecting
Transferring data via GPRS (2.5G) network
EDGE network connected
EDGE network connecting
Transferring data via EDGE network
UMTS (3G) network connected
UMTS (3G) network connecting
Transferring data via UMTS (3G) network
HSDPA (3.5G) network connected
HSDPA (3.5G) network connecting
Transferring data via HSDPA (3.5G) network
Call in progress
No service available
Video call in progress
No service available
Icon Definition
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Memory card inserted
Alarm activated
Browsing Internet
Connected to secured web page
Roaming (outside of normal service area)
Call diverting activated
In Home Zone service area
In Office Zone service area
Bluetooth activated
Bluetooth hands-free kit or headset connected
Synchronised with PC
Icon Definition
Music playback in progress
Music playback paused
New text message (SMS)
New multimedia message (MMS)
New email message
New voice mail message
New push message
New configuration message
New video message
Text mes sage full
Multimedia message full
Icon Definition
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Email message full
Voice mail message full
Push message full
Configuration message full
Normal profile activated
Silent profile activated
Driving profile activated
Meeting profile activated
Outdoor profile activated
Offline profile activated
Battery power level
Icon Definition
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