Samsung SGH-L258 User manual

SGH-L258
User’s Guide

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: B012371
•Java
TM
is a trademark or registered
trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.

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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 46.
• 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, [ ]
• Touch screen
Your phone has a touch-
sensitive display. You can
access a desired function with a
touch on the screen.
Special features of your phone
• Camera and camcorder
Use the camera module on your
phone to take a photo or record
a video.
• 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.
• Photo printing
Print your photos to preserve
your best moments forever.
• Offline mode
Switch your phone to Offline
mode to use its non-wireless
functions while on an
aeroplane.
•Bluetooth
Transfer media files and
personal data, and connect to
other devices using wireless
Bluetooth technology.
•SOSmessage
Send SOS messages to your
family or friends for help in an
emergency.

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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 .................................................... 13
Customise your phone................................... 18
Step outside phone 20
Begin with call functions, camera, music player, web
browser, and other special features
Make or answer calls ..................................... 20
Use the camera ............................................ 22
Play music................................................... 23
Listen to the FM radio ................................... 25
Browse the web ........................................... 26
Use Phonebook ............................................ 27
Send messages ............................................ 27
View messages ............................................ 29
Use Bluetooth .............................................. 30
Use Sketch memo ........................................ 31
Menu functions 33
All menu options listed
Health and safety information 46

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1 Call log
1 Recent contacts
2 Missed calls
3 Dialled calls
4 Received calls
5 Delete all
6 Area code
7 Call time
8 Call costs
1
2 Phonebook
1 Contact list
2 FDN contacts
1
3 Create contact
4 Group
5 Speed dial
6 My namecard
7 Own number
8 Management
9 Service number
1
3 Music
4 Browser
1 Home
2 Anysearch
3 Fun club
4 Bookmarks
5 Enter URL
6 Clear cache
7 Profile settings
8 Current profile
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
6 My files
4 Sounds
5 Other files
6 Memory card
2
7 Memory status
7 Planner
1 Calendar
2 Memo
3 Sketch memo
4 World clock
5 Calculator
6 Converter
7 Timer
8 Stopwatch
8 Camera
1 Take a photo
2 Record video
3 Go to My photos
4 Go to My video clips
9 FM radio
* Applications
1 Voice recorder
2 Image editor
3 Bluetooth
4 Java world
5 SIM application toolkit
1
0 Alarm
# Settings
1 Time and date
2 Phone settings
3 Display settings
4 Sound settings
5 Touch settings
6 Light settings
7 Network services
8 Security
9 Memory status
10 Reset settings
11 Key management
1. Available only if supported
by your SIM card.
2. Available only if a memory
card is inserted.
Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press < > in Idle mode.

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Unpack
Make sure you have each item
• Phone
•Traveladapter
•Battery
•User’sGuide
•Styluspen
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.
FRONT FRONT
Switch on
1. Press and hold [ ].
2. If necessary, enter the
PIN and press < >.
Switch off
Press and hold [ ].

Get started
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Phone layout
Front view
Rear view
Special
function keys
Earpiece
Mouthpiece
Volume keys
Dial key
Multi-function
jack
Power/Menu
exit key
Right soft key
Trackball
Left soft key
Alphanumeric
keys
Display
You can lock the keypad to prevent any
unwanted phone operations from accidentally
pressing any of the keys. In Idle mode, press
[
HOLD ]. To unlock the keypad, press [ ] and
then
[].
HOLD
Hold key
Camera key
Mirror
Camera lens
Memory card
slot

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Keys and icons
Keys
Perform the function indicated on
the bottom line of the display.
In Idle mode, scroll up to access My
menu mode and scroll down, left, or
right to access your favourite
menus directly.
In Idle mode, press to launch the
web browser.
In Menu mode, scroll through menu
options, select the highlighted
menu option or confirm input.
Make or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve the numbers
recently dialled, missed, or
received.
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 voicemail server. Press
and hold [
0 ] to enter an
international call prefix.

Get started
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Icons
The following icons may appear on the top line
of the screen to indicate your phone’s status.
Depending on your country or service provider,
the icons shown on the display may vary. You
can change settings or open a menu by tapping
some icons.
Enter special characters or perform
special functions.
In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to
activate or deactivate Silent mode.
Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause
between numbers.
Adjust the phone volume.
Lock the exposed keys and screen.
In Idle mode, enter the Camera
menu. 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 or Offline
mode
Alarm set

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New message:
•:Textmessage
• : Multimedia message
•:Email
•:Voicemail
Call diverting active
Bluetooth active
Synchronised with PC
GPRS (2.5G) network
EDGE network
Home Zone
Office Zone
Music playback in progress
Music playback paused
FM radio on
Memory card inserted
Bluetooth hands-free car kit or
headset connected
SOS message feature active
Silent mode (Vibration)
Silent mode (Mute)

Get started
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Access menu functions
Ringer type
•None:Melody
• : Increasing melody
•:Vibration
• : Melody and vibration
• : Increasing and vibration
• : Vibration then melody
• : Melody then vibration
Battery power level
Select an
option
1. Tap a desired icon.
2. Tap the left or right arrow to
scroll left or right.
Tap and drag the scroll bar
to scroll up or down.
3. Tap a displayed option or
function.
4. Tap or to confirm the
function displayed or option
highlighted.
5. Tap to move up one level.
Press [ ] to return to Idle
mode.
Use menu
numbers
Press the number key
corresponding to the option
you want.

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Enter text
You can use both the touch screen and the
keypad to enter characters. To use the touch
screen, tap . To use the keypad, press any
alphanumeric or special function key.
Using the keypad
Change the
text input
mode
In the text entry screen, press
[].
Pinyin mode
To enter a word:
1. Press the keys
corresponding to the
Chinese phonetic spelling,
pinyin.
2. Scroll left or right to select
alternative pinyins.
3. Press [ ] for tones.
4. If necessary, scroll up or
down to find the character
you want.
5. Press the trackball. Numbers
are added to each character.
6. Press the number key
corresponding to the
character.
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.

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Stroke mode
To enter 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 trackball. Numbers
are added to each character.
4. 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 enter a word:
Press the appropriate key until
the character you want appears
on the display.

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English
word mode
To enter 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 [
0 ] to insert
a space.
Otherwise, scroll down to
select a word from the 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 in ABC mode and
English word mode.
• Press [ ] to change case in
ABC mode or English word
mode.
• Press [
0 ] to insert a space.
• Press the Navigation keys to
move the cursor.
• Press [ ] to delete
characters one by one.
• Press and hold [ ] to clear
the entire display.

Get started
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Using the touch screen
Change the
text input
mode
In the text entry screen, tap:
• to switch to Virtual
keypad mode.
• to switch to Handwriting
mode.
Handwriting
mode
Handwriting
area
Input mode
icon
To enter a word:
1. Tap the input mode icon to
select the mode you want.
•:English
•:Pinyin
•:SStroke
•:TStroke
•:Number
•:Symbol
2. Write a character at a time
on the screen.
3. For handwriting tips, see
page 17.
4. Tap one of the choices to
enter it into text.
Other operations:
• To cancel the input, draw
• To insert a space, draw
These operations are not
available in Pinyin mode.

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Virtual
keypad
mode
To enter a word:
1. Tap the input mode icon to
select the mode you want.
2. Tap the character you want.
Input mode
icon
Handwriting
tips

Get started
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Customise your phone
1. In Idle mode, tap →
Settings → Phone
settings
→ Language →
Display .
2. Select a language.
1. In Idle mode, tap
→ Ring
tone
.
2. Scroll left or right.
3. Select a ringtone.
4. Tap .
Display
language
Call ringer
melody