Samsung SGH-L870 User manual

Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your device depending on the software of the device or
your service provider.
World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-XXXXXA
English (EU). 04/2008. Rev. 1.0

SGH-L870
user manual
Draft01
2008.03.31
SW:L870XXHCZ

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using this
manual
This user manual has been specially
designed to guide you through the
functions and features of your device. To
get started quickly, refer to the Quick Start
Guide.
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 device or other
equipment
Note—notes, usage tips, or additional
information
 Refer to—pages with related
information; for example:
 p. 12
(represents “see page 12”)
→Followed by—the order of options or
menus you must select to perform a
step; for example: Press [MENU] →
Media →Music player (represents
[MENU], followed by Media, followed
by Music player)

using this manual
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Copyrights and trademarks
Rights to all technologies and products that
comprise this device are the property of their
respective owners:
[ ] Square brackets—device keys; for
example: [ ] (represents the Power
key).
< > Angled brackets—softkeys that
control different functions at each
screen; for example: <OK> (represents
the OK softkey).
• This product includes
software licensed from
Symbian Ltd.
© 1998-2008. Symbian
and Symbian OS are
trademarks of Symbian
Ltd.
• Java™ is a trademark of
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
• Bluetooth®is a registered trademark of the
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide— Bluetooth
QD ID: B0XXXXX.
• Windows Media Player®is a registered
trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

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contents
safety and usage information 2
Safety warnings ...................................... 2
Safety precautions .................................. 4
Important usage information ................... 6
communication 8
Calls ....................................................... 8
Messages ............................................. 10
Log ...................................................... 23
Push-to-Talk (PTT) Calls ....................... 26
media 27
Music player ......................................... 27
Camera ................................................ 28
Gallery .................................................. 30
Radio ................................................... 30
RealPlayer® ......................................... 31
Recorder .............................................. 32
PC Studio ............................................. 32
personal productivity 34
Contacts .............................................. 34
Calendar .............................................. 38
Notes ................................................... 39
Checkit ................................................. 39

contents
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web 40
Browse a web page ............................. 40
Change browser settings ..................... 42
Add a bookmark .................................. 42
Use a bookmark .................................. 42
Save a web page and view it offline ...... 43
Download files from the web ................ 43
Google Maps ....................................... 44
connectivity 46
Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ....... 46
Connect via USB ................................. 49
Synchronise your device ...................... 50
additional programs 52
Calculator ............................................ 52
Clock ................................................... 53
Converter ............................................. 54
GPS data ............................................. 55
Landmarks ........................................... 56
managers 57
File manager ........................................ 57
Application manager ............................ 58
Device manager ................................... 59
Activation key manager ........................ 60
Memory card manager ......................... 60
Connection manager ............................ 62
Team Manager ..................................... 63
settings 64
General settings ................................... 64
Phone settings ..................................... 68
Connection settings ............................. 70
Applications settings ............................ 73
troubleshooting a
index d

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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 device.
Keep your device away from small
children and pets
Keep your device 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
Install mobile devices and equipment
with caution
Ensure that any mobile devices or related
equipment installed in your vehicle are securely
mounted. Avoid placing your device and
accessories near or in an air bag deployment
area. Improperly installed wireless equipment can
cause serious injury when air bags inflate rapidly.
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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Handle and dispose of batteries and
chargers with care
• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and
chargers specifically designed for your device.
Incompatible batteries and chargers can
cause serious injuries or damage to your
device.
• 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.
Avoid interference with pacemakers
Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between
mobile devices 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 device is
interfering with a pacemaker or other medical
equipment, turn off the device immediately and
contact the manufacturer of the pacemaker or
medical equipment for guidance.
Turn off the device in potentially
explosive environments
Do not use your device at refuelling points
(service stations) or near fuels or chemicals. Turn
off your device whenever directed by warning
signs or instructions. Your device 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 device, its parts, or accessories.
Reduce the risk of repetitive motion
injuries
When sending text messages or playing games
on your device, hold the device 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.

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safety and usage information
Drive safely at all times
Avoid using your device while driving and obey all
regulations that restrict the use of mobile devices
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 device in a certain area.
Use only Samsung-approved
accessories
Using incompatible accessories may damage
your device or cause injury.
Turn off the device near medical
equipment
Your device can interfere with medical equipment
in hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all
regulations, posted warnings, and directions from
medical personnel.
Turn off the device or disable the
wireless functions when in an aircraft
Your device can cause interference with aircraft
equipment. Follow all airline regulations and turn
off your device or switch to a mode that disables
the wireless functions when directed by the 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.
• Risk of explosion if a battery is replaced by an
incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions.
Safety precautions

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

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Use your device in the normal position
Avoid contact with your device’s internal antenna.
Allow only qualified personnel to
service your device
Allowing unqualified personnel to service your
device may result in damage to your device 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 device is
transferring or accessing information, as this
could result in loss of data and/or damage to
the card or device.
• Protect cards from strong shocks, static
electricity, and electrical noise from other
equipment.
• 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 device 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.
Important usage information

Safety and usage information
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Ensure access to emergency services
Emergency calls from your device 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 wireless phone is a radio transmitter
and receiver. It is designed and
manufactured not to exceed the emission
limits for exposure to radio frequency
(RF) energy set by the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) of
the U.S. government. These FCC
exposure limits are derived from the
recommendations of two expert
organizations, the National Counsel on
Radiation Protection and Measurement
(NCRP) and the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers (IEEE). In both
cases, the recommendations were
developed by scientific and engineering
experts drawn from industry,
government, and academia after
extensive reviews of the scientific
literature related to the biological effects
of RF energy.
The exposure limit set by the FCC for
wireless mobile phones employs a unit of
measurement known as the Specific
Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR is a
measure of the rate of absorption of RF
energy by the human body expressed in
units of watts per kilogram (W/kg). The
FCC requires wireless phones to comply
with a safety limit of 1.6 watts per
kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The FCC exposure
limit incorporates a substantial margin of
safety to give additional protection to the
public and to account for any variations
in measurements.

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Safety and usage information
SAR tests are conducted using standard
operating positions accepted by the FCC
with the phone transmitting at its highest
certified power level in all tested
frequency bands. Although the SAR is
determined at the highest certified power
level, the actual SAR level of the phone
while operating can be well below the
maximum value. This is because the
phone is designed to operate at multiple
power levels so as to use only the power
required to reach the network. In
general, the closer you are to a wireless
base station antenna, the lower the
power output.
Before a new model phone is available for
sale to the public, it must be tested and
certified to the FCC that it does not
exceed the exposure limit established by
the FCC. Tests for each model phone are
performed in positions and locations (e.g.
at the ear and worn on the body) as
required by the FCC.
The highest SAR values for this model
phone as reported to the FCC are
Head : 0.418 W/Kg,Body-worn: 1.04W/
Kg.
For body worn operation, this model
phone has been tested and meets the
FCC RF exposure guidelines when used
with a Samsung accessory designated for
this product or when used with an
accessory that contains no metal and
that positions the handset a minimum of
1.5 cm from the body. Non-compliance
with the above restrictions may result in
violation of FCC exposure guidelines.

Safety and usage information
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The FCC has granted an Equipment
Authorization for this mobile phone with
all reported SAR levels evaluated as in
compliance with the FCC RF exposure
guidelines.
The FCC has granted an Equipment
Authorization for this model phone with
all reported SAR levels evaluated as in
compliance with the FCC RF exposure
guidelines. SAR information on this
model phone is on file with the FCC and
can be found under the Display Grant
section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid
after searching on FCC ID A3LSGHL870.
FCC Notice and Cautions
FCC Notice
• This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
• This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursusant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications. Howerver, there is no
guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful

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Safety and usage information
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
- Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
The phone may cause TV or radio
interference if used in close proximity to
receiving equipment. The FCC can
require you to stop using the phone if
such interference cannot be eliminated.
Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas
(such as propane or butane) must
comply with the National Fire Protection
Standard (NFPA-58). For a copy of this
standard, contact the National Fire
Protection Association, One Battery
march Park, Quincy, MA 02269, Attn:
Publication Sales Division.

Safety and usage information
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Cautions
Changes or modifications made in the
radio phone, not expressly approved by
Samsung, will void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Only use approved batteries, antennas
and chargers. The use of any
unauthorized accessories may be
dangerous and void the phone warranty if
said accessories cause damage or a
defect to the phone.
Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is
a complex piece of equipment and can be
broken. Avoid dropping, hitting, bending
or sitting on it.

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communication
Your device allows you to send and receive
many types of calls and messages over
cellular networks and the internet.
Calls
Learn to use your device's call functions. For
basic call functions, see the Quick Start Guide.
Call an international number
1. Press [ ] twice to insert the +character (this
replaces the international access code).
2. Enter the complete number you want to dial
(country code, area code, and phone
number), and then press [ ] to dial.
3. To end the call, press [ ].
Make a call from the contact list
1. In Standby mode, press <Contacts> to open
your contact list.
2. Scroll to a contact or search by entering the
first few letters of the contact's name.
3. Press [ ] to call the default number for the
contact.
You can also press [ OK ] to open the
contact information and select a different
number or call type (e.g., video).

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communication
Insert a pause
When calling automated systems, you can insert
a pause between the device number and another
set of numbers.
To insert a pause, press [ ] to select the type of
pause:
•p(automatic pause)-press [ ] three times to
insert an automatic pause. The device will
pause for two seconds, then automatically
transmit the numbers after the pause.
•w(manual pause)-press [ ] four times to
insert a manual pause. After the pause, you
must press <Send> to transmit the remaining
numbers.
View and return missed calls
Your device will show missed calls on the display.
To return a missed call,
1. Press [OK].
2. Scroll to a missed call.
3. Press [ ] to dial.
Call a recently dialled number
1. In Standby mode, press [ ] to display a list
of recent numbers.
2. Scroll to a number and press [ ].
Divert calls
Your service provider or network may or may not
support this feature.
To divert your incoming calls to another number,
1. In Standby mode, press [MENU] →Settings
→Phone →Call divert.
2. Scroll to a call type and press [OK].
3. Scroll to a diverting type and press
<Options> →Activate.
4. For voice calls, scroll to a diverting location
(mailbox or other number) and press [OK].
5. Enter a phone number and press <OK> (if
necessary).

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communication
Bar (block) calls
To activate this function, you need a barring
password from your service provider.
To bar incoming calls from a specific number,
1. In Standby mode, press [MENU] →Settings
→Phone →Call barring.
2. Scroll to a barring type and press <Options>
→ Activate.
3. Enter the barring password and press <OK>.
Messages
Learn to use messaging functions. For
instructions on entering text, see the Quick Start
Guide. For an explanation of options, see
Change message options
 p. 20
Message folders
When you open Messaging, you will see the
New message function and a list of folders:
•Inbox: received messaging, except email and
cell broadcast messages
•My folders: message templates and saved
messages
•Mailbox: received email messages; when you
create a mailbox, the name you specify will
appear here
•Drafts: messages you have not yet sent
•Sent: recent sent messages
•Outbox: temporary storage for messages
waiting to be sent
•Reports: delivery reports of text and
multimedia messages; you must request a
delivery report in the message options before
sending
If you enter the incorrect barring password
three times, the device will lock. Contact
your service provider.
• Messages sent via the Bluetooth wireless
feature are not saved in the Drafts or Sent
folder.
• You may not receive a delivery report for a
multimedia message if you send it to an
email address.

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communication
Inbox icons
In the Inbox, you may see the following icons next
to your messages:
Outbox status
When you are outside your service area or have
no connection to the network or email server,
your messages will remain in the Outbox folder
until you re-establish a connection. The Outbox
status explains why a message is being held in
the Outbox folder:
•Sending: the device is connecting and the
message will be sent immediately
•Waiting: the message is in cue behind
another message and will be sent as soon as
possible
•Resend at (time): the message has failed to
send and will be sent at the specified time
•Deferred: the message has been scheduled
to send at a later time
•Failed: the device has attempted to send the
message multiple times, but has failed
Icon Description
Unread text message
Multimedia message notification
Unread multimedia message
Unread smart message
Unread service message
Data received via a Bluetooth
connection
Unknown message type