Samsung SGH-P910 User manual

World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-xxxxxA
English. 03/2006. Rev. 1.0
*
Depending on the software installed, service provider, or country, some of the descriptions in this
guide may not match your phone exactly.
* Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the
illustrations in this guide.

SGH-P910
User’s Guide
Draft
2006.03.23
Version: P910NPFC6

Important
safety
precautions
Failure to comply with the following
precautions may be dangerous or illegal.
Use road safety at all times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park
the 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.

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Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise
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 the 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.
Qualified service
Only qualified service personnel may repair your
phone.
For more detailed safety information, see "Health
and safety information" on page 82.
• 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 volume, 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. To quickly
learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get
started” and “Step outside the 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 can get more
information on the referenced page.
→ 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, []
< > Indicates a soft key, whose function is
displayed on the phone screen. For
example, < Msg. >
•3G
Your phone is capable of operating
in a 3G environment, allowing
much greater data transfer speed,
video streaming, and video
conferencing.
Special features of your phone
• DVB (Digital Video
Broadcasting)
Enjoy DVB-H mobile TV
broadcasting services. Rotate your
phone’s screen and enjoy a large
horizontal view.
• Camera and camcorder
Use the camera module on your
phone to take a photo or record a
video.
•Mediaplayer
Play media files on your phone. You
can enjoy high quality videos and
music.

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Special features of your phone
•Bluetooth
Transfer media files and personal
data and connect to other devices
using free, wireless Bluetooth
technology.
•Webbrowser
Access the wireless web to get
up-to-the-minute information and
a wide variety of media content.
• Get personal with photo caller
ID
See who’s calling you when their
very own photo displays.
• Name card
Create name cards with your
number and profile. Whenever
introducing yourself to others, use
this convenient electronic name
card.
• Multimedia Message Service (MMS)
Send and receive MMS messages with a
combination of text, images, and audio.
•E-mail
Send and receive e-mails with images, video,
and audio attachments.
•Java
Enjoy Java ™ -based embedded
games and download new games.
• Organiser
Keep track of your daily, weekly,
and monthly schedule.
• Voice recorder
Record memos or sounds.

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Contents
Unpack 6
Make sure you have each item
Your phone 6
Keys, features, and locations
Get started 7
First steps to operating your phone
Install and charge the phone.............................. 7
Power on or off ................................................ 9
Keys and display .............................................. 9
Access menu functions.................................... 12
Customise your phone..................................... 13
Make/Answer calls.......................................... 15
Step outside the phone 15
Begin with your camera, media player, the web, and other
special features
Use camera ................................................... 15
Play media files.............................................. 16
Browse the web.............................................. 17
Use Phonebook .............................................. 18
Send messages ............................................. 19
View messages.............................................. 20
Use Bluetooth................................................ 21
Switch applications......................................... 22
Use a memory card........................................ 22
Enter text 24
ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes
Call functions 26
Advanced calling features
Menu functions 30
All menu options listed
Solve problems 81
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information 82
Index 88

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1 Call log  p. 30
1 Missed calls
2 Dialled calls
3 Received calls
4 Recent contacts
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2 Contacts  p. 32
1 Search contact
2 New contact
3 Groups
4 Speed dial
5 My namecard
6 Copy all
7 Own number
8 Service number
*
9 Settings
0 Memory status
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3 Mobile TVi  p. 36
4 Internet  p. 36
1 Go to homepage
2 Enter URL
3 Bookmarks
4 Saved pages
5 History
6 Advanced
7 Browser settings
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5 Messages  p. 39
1 Create new
2 Inbox
3 Drafts
4 Outbox
5 Sent box
6 Email inbox
7 Templates
8 Broadcast
9 Delete all
0 Settings
* Memory status
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6 File manager  p. 50
Images
Videos
Music
Sounds
Games & More
Other files
Memory card
**
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7 Applications  p. 57
1 SAT*
2 Media player
3 Bluetooth
4 Alarms
5 Calendar
6 Task
7 Memo
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7 Applications (continued)  p. 57
8 Voice recorder
9 World clock
0 Calculator
* Converter
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8 Camera  p. 68
9 Settings  p. 72
1 Profiles
2 Time & date
3 Phone
4 Display
5 Call
6 Connectivity
7 Application settings
8 Security
9 Memory status
0 Reset settings
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* Shows only if supported by your USIM/
SIM card.
** Shows 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
You can obtain various accessories
from your local Samsung dealer.
Phone Travel Adapter
Battery PC Data Cable
PC Link CD User’s Guide
The items supplied with your
phone and the accessories
available at your Samsung dealer
may vary, depending on your
country or service provider.
Your phone
Keys, features, and locations
Special
function keys
Earpiece
Main display
Left soft key
Volume keys
Dial key
Alphanumeric keys
Menu access/
Confirm key
DMB key
Camera lens
Power on/off/
Menu exit key
Microphone
Application switch key
Navigation keys
(Up/Down/Left/Right)
Delete key
Right soft key
Camera lens
External display
Music player
control keys
Memory card slot
Speaker
Headset jack
TV key
Camera key

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To view the display as a wide view screen, simply
rotate the LCD compartment 90 degrees.
Get started
First steps to operating your phone
USIM/SIM card information
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you
receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module)
card loaded with your subscription details, such as
your PIN, and available optional services. For 3G
services, you can purchase a USIM (Universal
Subscriber Identity Module) card.
Install and charge the phone
Wide view
Remove the battery
cover.
If the phone is already
on, first turn it off by
pressing and holding
[].
Insert the USIM/SIM
card.
Make sure that the gold-
coloured contacts on the
card are face down.

Get started
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Low battery indicator
When the battery is low:
• a warning tone sounds,
• the battery low message displays, and
• the empty battery icon blinks.
If the battery level becomes too low, the phone
automatically turns off. Recharge your battery.
Install the battery. Reattach the battery
cover.
Plug the travel adapter into the phone.
Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.
When the phone is completely charged (the
battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter
from the power outlet.
Remove the adapter from the phone.

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Get started
Power on or off Keys and display
Keys
Switch on
Do not turn on the
phone when
mobile phone use
is prohibited.
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ].
3. If necessary, enter the PIN
and press < Confirm >.
Switch off 1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ].
Make a video call.
Access the TV channel list on the DVB
service of your service provider.
Open the application switch window to
open Call , Messages , and Internet
without exiting the current application.
Perform the function indicated on the
bottom line of the display.
In Idle mode, access menu options
directly.  p. 73
In Menu mode, scroll through the
menu options.
In Idle mode, access Menu mode.
In Menu mode, select a highlighted
menu option or confirm input.
Make or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve numbers
recently dialled, missed, or received.
Delete characters from the display or
an item in an application.

Get started
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Display
Press and hold to switch the phone on
and 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 or [ 2 ] to access
your videomail. Press and hold [ 0 ] to
enter an international call prefix.
Enter special characters.
In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to
activate or deactivate the Silent profile.
Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause
between numbers.
Adjust the phone volume.
In Idle mode, with the phone open,
adjust the keypad tone volume. With
the phone closed, press and hold to
turn on the display.
Press and hold to turn on the camera.
Take photo or record a video in Camera
mode.
Press and hold to launch or close the
media player.
Press to pause or resume playback.
Return to the previous file during
playback.
Skip to the next file during playback.
Layout The display has three areas.
Icons
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Received signal strength
2.5G (GPRS) network
Accessing services in 2.5G
(GPRS) network; when
transferring data, this icon
animates.
Text and graphics
displays messages,
instructions, and
information you enter.
Soft key function
indicators
shows the current
functions assigned to
the soft keys.
Icons
displays various icons.
Msg. Contacts

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Get started
EDGE network
Accessing services in EDGE
network
3G (UMTS) network
Accessing services in 3G
(UMTS) network; when
transferring data, this icon
animates.
Roaming network
Voice call in progress
Out of your service area; you
cannot make or receive voice
calls
Video call in progress
Out of your service area; you
cannot send or receive video
calls
Bluetooth active; when
transferring data, this icon
blinks red and blue.4p. 59
Connected to Bluetooth
headset or hands-free car kit
Connected to computer via
USB port
Browsing Internet on PC
using phone as modem
Connected to secured web
page
Memory card inserted
New message:
•:SMS
• : MMS
•:E-mail
•:Voicemail
•:Videomail
•:WAPpush
• : Configuration message
Profile setting  p. 73
•:Normal
• : Meeting
•:Car
•:Silent
•:Outdoor
Battery power level
* Depending on your country or service provider, the icons
shown on the display may vary.

Get started
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Access menu functions
Use the soft
keys
The roles of the soft keys vary
depending on the function you are
using. The bottom line of the
display indicates their current
role.
Press the left soft
key to select the
highlighted option.
Press the right soft
key to return to
the previous menu
level.
Select Back
Select an
option
1. Press a desired soft key.
2. Press the Navigation keys to
move to the next or previous
option.
3. Press < Select > or [ ] to
confirm the function
displayed or option
highlighted.
4. To exit, choose either of the
following methods:
•Press< Back > to move
up one level.
• Press [ ] to return to
Idle mode.
Use shortcuts Press the number key
corresponding to the option you
want.

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Get started
Customise your phone
1. In Idle mode, press [ ]
and select Settings → Phone
→ Language → Screen text .
2. Select a language.
3. Press < Save >.
You can change the call ringer by
changing the properties of the
currently active sound profile.
To change the profile properties:
1. In Idle mode, press [ ]
and select Settings →
Profiles .
2. Scroll to the sound profile you
are using.
3. Press < Options > and select
Edit .
4. Select Voice call ringtone
and select a ringtone for
voice calls.
5. Select Video call ringtone
and select a ringtone for
video calls.
Display
language
Call ringer
melody
6. Press < Options > and select
Save .
To change the sound profile:
1. In Idle mode, press [ ]
and select Settings →
Profiles .
2. Select the profile you want.
You can set wallpaper for the idle
screen on the main display.
1. In Idle mode, press [ ]
and select Settings →
Display → Wallpaper →
Wallpaper → Image .
2. Scroll to an image folder .
3. Select an image.
4. Press < OK > on the preview
screen.
5. Press < Save >.
Idle mode
Wallpaper

Get started
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You can set the Navigation keys
to function as shortcuts to access
your favourite menus.
1. In Idle mode, press [ ]
and select Settings → Phone
→ Shortcuts .
2. Select a key.
3. Select a menu to be assigned
to the key.
You can quickly activate the
Silent profile to avoid disturbing
other people.
Press and hold [ ] in Idle mode.
Menu
shortcuts
Silent profile
You can protect the phone
against unauthorised use with a
phone password. The phone will
require the password on power-
up.
1. In Idle mode, press [ ]
and select Settings →
Security → Change phone
password .
2. Enter the default password,
00000000 , and press
< Confirm >.
3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit
password and press
< Confirm >.
4. Enter the new password
again and press < Confirm >.
5. Select Phone lock .
6. Select Enable .
7. Enter the password and press
< Confirm >.
Phone lock

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Make/Answer calls
Step outside the phone
Begin with your camera, media player, the web, and
other special features
Use camera
To make a voice call:
1. Enter an area code and
phone number.
2. Press [ ].
3. To end the call, press [ ].
To make a video call:
1. Enter an area code and
phone number.
2. Press [ ] and if the other
phone is compatible, the
other person appears on the
screen.
1. When the phone rings, press
[].
2. For a video call, press
< Show me > to allow the
other person to see you.
3. To end the call, press [ ].
Press [ / ].
Make a call
Answer a call
Adjust the
volume during
a call
1. In Idle mode, press and hold
[ ] to turn on the camera.
2. Aim the lens at the subject by
rotating the camera lens and
make any desired
adjustments.
3. Press [ ] or [ ] to take a
photo. The photo is saved
automatically.
4. Press [ ] to take another
photo.
1. In Idle mode, press [ ]
and select File manager →
Images .
2. Select the photo you want
from the Pictures folder.
Take a photo
View a photo

Step outside the phone
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Play media files
1. In Idle mode, press and hold
[ ] to turn on the camera.
2. Press [ 1 ] to switch to Record
mode.
3. Press [ ] or [ ] to start
recording.
4. Press [ ] or [ ] to stop
recording. The video is
automatically saved.
5. Press [ ] to record
another video.
1. In Idle mode, press [ ]
and select File manager →
Videos .
2. Select the video you want
from the Videos folder.
Record a video
Play a video
Use these methods:
• Download from the wireless
web  p. 36
• Download from a computer
using the optional Samsung
PC Studio  Samsung PC
Studio User’s Guide
• Receive via Bluetooth  p. 59
• Copy to a memory card and
insert the card into the phone
 p. 22
1. In Idle mode, press [ ]
and select Applications →
Media player .
2. Press [ ].
3. Press < Options > and select
Add → Folder or Files .
4. Scroll to a media folder by
pressing [Left] or [Right].
5. Select the files you want or
scroll to the folder you want.
6. Press < Add > or < Select >.
Copy media
files to the
phone
Create a play
list

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Step outside the phone
Browse the web
Using a built-in web browser, you can easily access
the wireless web to get a variety of up-to-date
services and information and to download web
content.
1. From the play list screen,
press [ ].
2. During playback, use the
following keys:
• : pauses or resumes
playback.
• Up: opens the play list.
• Left: returns to the
previous file. Moves
backward in a file when
held down.
• Right: skips to the next
file. Skips forward in a file
when held down.
• / : adjusts the volume.
3. Press < Down > to stop
playback.
Play media files
In Idle mode, press [ ] and
select Internet → Go to
homepage .
• To scroll through browser
items, press [Up] or [Down].
• To select an item, press
< Select > or [ ].
• To return to the previous
page, press < Back >.
• To move to the next page,
press < Options > and select
Go → Forward .
• To access options, press
< Options >.
Launch the
browser
Navigate the
web