Samsung SGH-S275G User manual

GH68_37271A Printed in Korea
SGH-S275G
MOBILE PHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone and keep it for future reference.

S275G_UM_English_UDLG7_PS-TN_010713_F5
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ....................................................4
Understanding this User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
SIM Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Turning the Phone On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ...............................15
Features of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Open View of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Main Display Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Selecting Functions and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Section 3: Call Functions ...................................................25
Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Making a Call from your Contact List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Options During a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Silent Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Section 4: Menu Navigation ...............................................40
Accessing Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Using Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Section 5: Understanding Your Contacts ...........................42
Dialing a Number from the Contact List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Finding a Contact List Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Adding a New Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Speed Dial List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
FDN Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Contacts Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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SIM Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Section 6: Messages ..........................................................48
Creating a New Text Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Creating a New Picture Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Creating a Picture Message from the Camera Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Viewing Received Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Using Message Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Navigating through your Message Categories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Messages Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Delete by Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Used Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Section 7: Camera ..............................................................58
Using the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Taking a Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Setting Camera Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Viewing Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Using the Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Section 8: Browser .............................................................65
Launching the Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Using the Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Using Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
How the Web Keys Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Section 9: Applications ......................................................68
Games & Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
My Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Section 10: Changing Your Settings ..................................77
Sound Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Time & Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

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Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Applications Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Memory Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Section 11: Health and Safety Information ........................85
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification Information . . . . . . . . 92
FCC Part 15 Information to User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
GPS & AGPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for
Wireless Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Restricting Children's Access to Your Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . 116
FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Section 12: Warranty Information ....................................119
Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
End User License Agreement for Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Index ..................................................................................137

Getting Started 4
Section 1: Getting Started
This section explains how to start using your phone by charging your
battery and setting up your voice mail.
Understanding this User Manual
The sections of this manual generally follow the features of your
phone. Also included is important safety information that you should
know before using your phone.
This manual provides navigation instructions according to the default
display settings. If you select other settings, navigation may be
different.
Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this manual assume
you are starting from the Home screen and using the available keys.
Note: Instructions in this manual are based on default settings, and
may vary from your device, depending on the software version
on your device, and any changes to the device’s Settings.
Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual start
with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.
All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual displays
may vary, depending on the software version of your phone and
any changes to the device’s Settings.

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Special Text
Throughout this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart from the
rest. These are intended to point out important information, share
quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and more.
The definitions for these methods are as follows:
• Notes : Presents alternative options for the current feature, menu, or sub-
menu.
• Tips : Provides quick or innovative methods, or useful shortcuts.
• Important : Points out important information about the current feature that
could affect performance.
• Warning : Brings to your attention important information to prevent loss of
data or functionality, or even prevent damage to your phone.
Text Conventions
The following terms and icons appear in this manual to describe the
steps and procedures for using your phone:
highlight Use the Navigation key ( ) to move a
highlighting effect onto a menu item or screen
item of interest.
select After “highlighting” a menu item or screen item,
press the key to launch, access, or save a
highlighted menu item or screen field of interest.
➔ Used in place of “select” in long “drill down”
procedure steps.
Example: Settings ➔ Phone ➔ Language .

Getting Started 6
Setting Up Your Phone
Removing and Replacing the Battery
To remove the battery:
1. If the phone is turned on, press and hold until the phone
turns off.
2. Locate the release latch (1) and in a single motion, carefully lift
the cover up and away from the phone (2).
3. Lift the battery up (3) and away from the phone.
Release Latch

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To replace the battery:
1. Slide the battery into the phone with the gold contacts on the
battery matching those in the phone (1).
2. Press the battery down until it clicks into place (2).
3. Reinstall the battery cover by sliding it back onto the phone
(3 and 4) until you hear it securely click (5).
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Getting Started 8
Note: Make sure the battery is properly installed before switching on
the phone.
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SIM Card
Your phone comes with a pre-installed SIM card.
SIM Card Overview
Important! Before removing or replacing the SIM card, make sure the
phone is switched off. To turn the phone off, press the
key.
The SIM card is loaded with your subscription details such as your
telephone number, PIN, available optional services, and many other
features.
Important! The SIM card and its information can be easily damaged
by scratching or bending, so be careful when handling,
inserting, or removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of
reach of small children.
If available, you can remove the previous SIM and replace it with the
new ISIM card.

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Installing and Removing the SIM card
To install the SIM card:
1. Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket until the
card clicks into place.
2. Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the device
and that the upper-left angled corner of the card is positioned
as shown.
To remove the SIM card:
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Carefully place your fingernail into the end of the SIM slot and
push the card slightly out.
3. Carefully slide the SIM card out of the SIM card socket.
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Note: If the card is not inserted correctly, the device will not detect it
and no service will be available. If this happens, turn off the
device, remove the card, and reinstall the card in the correct
orientation.
Charging the Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A travel
adapter used for charging the battery is included with your phone.
Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung
dealer for further details.
You can use the phone while the battery is charging, but doing so
requires additional charging time.
Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for
the first time. A discharged battery requires 4 hours to recharge
fully.
1. With the battery installed, temporarily remove the plastic cover
of the interface jack on the right side of the phone and plug the
travel adapter connector into the jack.
Important! Verify the handset battery is properly installed before
connecting the travel adapter. If the battery is not properly
installed and the travel adapter is connected, the handset
continuously power cycles and prevents proper operation.

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Note: This illustration shows both the correct method and the
incorrect method for connecting the charger. If you connect the
charger incorrectly, you risk damaging the accessory port and
voiding the phone warranty.
Warning! If the adapter power plug is installed incorrectly, damage to
the accessory port occurs and voids the phone warranty.
2. Plug the adapter power plug into a standard AC wall outlet.
3. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter power plug from
the AC wall outlet, then disconnect the travel adapter
connector from the phone.
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Warning! Failure to unplug the travel adapter before removing the
battery can cause damage to the phone.
4. Replace the plastic cover over the interface jack on the phone.
Low Battery Indicator
When the battery is weak with only a few minutes of talk time
remaining, a warning tone sounds and the “Battery low” message
repeats at regular intervals on the display. In this condition, your
phone conserves its remaining battery power, not by turning off the
backlight, but by entering the dimming mode. When the battery level
becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off.
Turning the Phone On or Off
To turn the phone on:
1. Press and hold the key until the phone power-on screen
displays. The Idle screen displays while the phone searches for
your network. The signal strength bars show adequate signal
after a network is found.
Note: The display language is preset to Automatic at the factory. To
change the language, use the Language menu. For more
information, refer to “Phone” on page 79.
2. The phone begins searching for a network signal.
3. Once the phone finds a signal, the time, date, and day appear at
the top of the display.
4. You’re now ready to place and receive calls.

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To turn the phone off:
 Press and hold for two or more seconds. Your phone powers
off.
Note: If your phone is on and you press for less than one
second, the phone will not power off. This prevents your phone
from being turned off accidentally.
Voice Mail
Voicemail allows callers to leave voice messages that can be
retrieved any time.
Setting Up Your Voicemail
1. In Idle mode, press and hold the key or dial your own
mobile number to dial Voicemail.
2. When connected, follow the voice prompts from the voice mail
center.
Listening to Voicemail
3. In standby mode, press and hold or dial your own mobile
number to dial Voicemail. After connecting, you will hear your
voice greeting. You are prompted to enter your password.

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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also
displays the screen and the icons that are displayed when the phone
is in use.
Features of Your Phone
• 1.3 Megapixel Camera
• Camcorder
• Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
• Picture (MMS) Messaging
• Text (SMS) Messaging
• Games & Apps feature to shop, buy, and store games and apps.
• Tools feature provides Camera, Voice Services, Alarms, Calendar, Tasks,
Memo, Calculator, Tip Calculator, Converter, World Clock, Timer and
Stopwatch.