Samsung SGH-Z240 User manual

SGH-Z240
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.
•Java
TM
is a trademark or registered trademark
of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
• Picsel and Picsel Viewer
TM
are trademarks of
Picsel Technologies, 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.
Qualified service
Only qualified service personnel may repair
your phone.
For more detailed safety information, see
"Health and safety information" on page 30.
• 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, [ ]
< > Indicates a soft key, whose function
is displays on the phone screen. For
example, < Select >
•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
• Camera and camcorder
Use the camera module on
your phone to take a
photo or record a video.
• Media player
Play media files on your
phone. You can enjoy high
quality videos and music.

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•Java
Enjoy Java™-based
embedded games and
download new games.
• Image editor
Crop, resize, rotate, and
decorate your photos.
• Photo printing
Print your photos to
preserve your best
moments forever.
•Bluetooth
Transfer media files and
personal data, and
connect to other devices
using wireless Bluetooth
technology.
• File viewer
Open documents in
various formats on the
phone without corruption.
•Webbrowser
Access the wireless web to
get up-to-the-minute
information and a wide
variety of media content.
•Calendar
Keep track of your daily,
weekly, and monthly
schedule.
•Alarm
Use your phone as an
alarm clock to wake you
up in the morning or notify
you of an impending
event.

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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 ............................................ 7
Keys and icons ......................................... 8
Access menu functions ............................ 11
Enter text .............................................. 11
Customise your phone............................. 12
Step outside the phone 14
Begin with call functions, camera, media player,
web browser, and other special features
Make or answer calls ............................... 14
Use the camera ...................................... 15
Play music ............................................. 16
Browse the web ...................................... 18
Use Phonebook ....................................... 18
Send messages....................................... 19
View messages ....................................... 20
Use Bluetooth ......................................... 21
Switch applications .................................. 22
Replace the front cover ............................ 22
Menu functions 23
All menu options listed
Health and safety information 30

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1 Call log
2 Contacts
3 Media player
4 Internet
1 Go to homepage
2 Enter URL
3 Bookmarks
4 Saved pages
5 History
6 Advanced
7 Browser settings
5 Messages
1 Create message
2 Inbox
3 Email inbox
4 Drafts
5 Outbox
6 Sentbox
7 My folder
8 Templates
9 Delete all
10 Messages settings
11 Memory status
6 My files
1 Images
2 Videos
3 Sounds
4 Games and more
5 Other files
6 Media album
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7 Memory status
7 Calendar
8 Camera
9 Google
1 Search
2 Mail
* Applications
1 Memo
2 Tasks
3 Voice recorder
4 World clock
5 Calculator
6 Converter
7 Timer
8 Stopwatch
9 SIM application toolkit
2
0 Alarms
# Settings
1 Phone profiles
2 Time & date
3 Display settings
4 Phone settings
5 Call settings
6 Security
7 Application settings
8 Network settings
9 Memory settings
10 Operator settings
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11 Master reset
1. Available only if supported
by your service provider.
2. Available only if supported
by your USIM/SIM card.
Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press [ OK ] in Idle mode.

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Unpack
Make sure you have each item
• Phone
•TravelAdapter
• Battery
• Additional front and battery covers
•User’sGuide
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.
To AC po wer
outlet

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Removing the battery cover
Power on or off
Phone layout
With the phone open
Switch on
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 [ ].
Mouthpiece
Navigation keys
(Up/Down/
Left/Right)
Power/Menu
exit key
Right soft key
Delete key
Special
function keys
Earpiece
Main display
Left soft key
Volume keys
Dial key
Alphanumeric
keys
Menu access/
Confirm key
Multi-function
jack Video call key
Application
switch key
Interior
camera lens
Speaker

Get started
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With the phone closed
Keys and icons
Keys
Perform the function indicated on
the bottom line of the display.
In Idle mode, access your
favourite menus directly.
In Menu mode, scroll through
menu options.
Memory
card slot
Camera key
External display
Mirror
Exterior
camera lens
In Idle mode, access Menu
mode.
In Menu mode, select the
highlighted menu option or
confirm input.
Open the application switch
window to access other
applications without exiting the
current application.
Make or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve the
numbers recently dialled,
missed, or received.
Delete characters from the
display or items in an
application.
Make a video call.

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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.
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.
Enter special characters or
perform special functions.
Adjust the phone volume.
In Idle mode, press and hold to
turn on the camera.
In Camera mode, take a photo or
record a video.
Signal strength
GPRS (2.5G) network
Connecting to GPRS (2.5G)
network or transferring data in
GPRS (2.5G) network
EDGE network
Connecting to EDGE network or
transferring data in EDGE
network
UMTS (3G) network
Connecting to UMTS (3G)
network or transferring data in
UMTS (3G) network
Voice call in progress

Get started
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Out of your service area
Video call in progress
Out of your service area
Roaming network
Bluetooth active
Connected with PC via a USB
port
Browsing Internet
Connected to secured web page
Memory card inserted
New message:
•:Textmessage
• : Multimedia message
•:Email
•:Voicemail
•:Push
• : Configuration message
Profile setting
•:Normal
• : Silent
• : Driving
• : Meeting
• : Outdoor
• : Offline
Battery power level

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Access menu functions Enter text
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 >, < OK >,
or [ OK ] to confirm the
function displayed or
option highlighted.
4. Press < Back > to move
up one level.
Press [ ] to return to
Idle mode.
Use menu
numbers
Press the number key
corresponding to the option
you want.
Change the
text input
mode
• Press and hold [ ] to
switch between T9 mode
( ) and ABC mode
().
• Press [ ] to change case
or switch to Number
mode ( ).
• Press and hold [ ] to
switch to Symbol mode
().
ABC mode
To enter a word:
Press the appropriate key
until the character you want
appears on the display.
T9 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.

Get started
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Customise your phone
3. When the word displays
correctly, press [ ] to
insert a space.
Otherwise, press [ 0 ] to
display alternative word
choices.
Number
mode
Press the keys
corresponding to the digits
you want.
Symbol
mode
Press the corresponding
number key to select a
symbol.
Other
operations
• Press [ 1 ] to enter
punctuation marks or
special characters.
• Press [ ] to insert a
space.
• Press the Navigation
keys to move the cursor.
• Press [ C ] to delete
characters one by one.
• Press and hold [ C ] to
clear the entire display.
1. In Idle mode, press [ OK ]
and select Settings →
Phone settings →
Language → Screen
text .
2. Select a language.
3. Press < Save >.
To change the profile
properties:
1. In Idle mode, press [ OK ]
and select Settings →
Phone profiles .
2. Scroll to the sound profile
you are using.
3. Press < Options > and
select Edit .
4. Select Voice call
ringtone → a ringtone.
Display
language
Call ringer
melody

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5. Select Video call
ringtone → a ringtone.
6. Press < Options > and
select Save .
To change the sound profile:
1. In Idle mode, press [ OK ]
and select Settings →
Phone profiles .
2. Select the profile you
want.
In Idle mode, press [ / ] to
adjust the key tone volume.
1. In Idle mode, press [ OK ]
and select Settings →
Display settings →
Main display →
Wallpaper → Pictures
→ Images .
Key tone
volume
Idle mode
wallpaper
2. Select an image
category.
3. Select an image.
4. Press < Set >.
1. In Idle mode, press [ OK ]
and select Settings →
Phone settings →
Shortcuts .
2. Select a key.
3. Select a menu to be
assigned to the key.
You can activate the Silent
profile to avoid disturbing
other people. In Idle mode,
press and hold [ ].
Menu
shortcuts
Silent
profile

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Step outside the phone
Begin with call functions, camera, media player,
web browser, and other special features
Make or answer calls
1. In Idle mode, press [ OK ]
and select Settings →
Security → Change
phone password .
2. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit
password and press
< Confirm >.
3. Enter the new password
again and press
< Confirm >.
4. Select Phone lock .
5. Select On .
6. Enter the password and
press < Confirm >.
Phone lock
To make a voice call:
1. In Idle mode, enter an
area code and phone
number.
2. Press [ ].
Press [ / ] to adjust the
volume.
3. Press [ ] to end the
call.
To make a video ca ll :
1. In Idle mode, enter an
area code and phone
number.
2. Press [ ].
3. Press [ ] to end the
call.
Make a call

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Use the camera
1. When the phone rings,
press [ ].
If it is a video call, press
< Show me > to allow the
caller to see you via the
camera.
2. Press [ ] to end the
call.
During a voice call, press
[ OK ] and then < Yes > to
activate the speaker.
Press [ OK ] again to switch
back to the earpiece.
1. During a call, call the
second participant.
The first call is put on
hold.
2. Press < Options > and
select Join .
3. Repeat step 1 and 2 to
add more participants.
Answer
a call
Use the
speakerphone
feature
Make a
multi-party
call
4. During a multi-party call:
•Press< Options >
and select Split to
have a private
conversation with one
participant.
•Press< Options >
and select End →
Select participant →
a participant you
want to drop → Drop
to drop one
participant.
5. Press [ ] to end the
multi-party call.
1. In Idle mode, press and
hold [ ] to turn on the
camera.
2. Aim the lens at the
subject and make any
desired adjustments.
Take a
photo

Step outside the phone
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Play music
3. Press [ OK ] or [ ] to
take a photo. The photo
is saved automatically.
4. Press < > to take
another photo.
1. In Idle mode, press [ OK ]
and select My files →
Images → My photos .
2. Select the photo you
want.
1. In Idle mode, press and
hold [ ] to turn on the
camera.
2. Press [ 1 ] to switch to
Record mode.
3. Press [ OK ] or [ ] to
start recording.
View a
photo
Record
a video
4. Press [ OK ] or [ ] to
stop recording. The video
is saved automatically.
5. Press < Back > to record
another video.
1. In Idle mode, press [ OK ]
and select My files →
Videos → My video
clips .
2. Select the video you
want.
Use these methods:
• Download from the
wireless web
• Download from a
computer using the
optional Samsung PC
Studio. See Samsung PC
Studio User’s Guide.
View a
video
Copy music
files to the
phone

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• Receive via Bluetooth
• Copy to a memory card
and insert the card into
the phone.
1. In Idle mode, press [ OK ]
and select Media player .
2. Scroll to the Music tab.
3. Press < Options > and
select Create playlist .
4. Enter the name for the
playlist and press
< Save >.
5. Select the playlist you
just created.
6. Press < Options > and
select Add → Playlist or
Files .
Create a
playlist
7. Scroll to the playlist you
want, or press [ OK ] to
select the files you want.
8. Press < Select > or
< Add >.
1. Select the file you want
to play.
2. During playback, use the
following keys:
• OK : pause or resume
playback.
• Left: return to the
previous file.
• Right: skip to the
next file.
• / : adjust the
volume.
3. Press [Down] to stop
playback.
Play music
files

Step outside the phone
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Browse the web Use Phonebook
In Idle mode, press < >.
The homepage of your
service provider opens.
• To scroll through
browser items, press
[Up] or [Down].
• To select an item, press
[ OK ].
• To return to the
previous page, press
< Back >.
• To access browser
options, press
< Options >.
Launch
the web
browser
Navigate
the web
1. In Idle mode, enter a
phone number and press
< Options >.
2. Select Add to Contacts
→ a memory location →
New .
3. For Phone , select a
number type.
4. Specify contact
information.
5. Press [ OK ] to save the
contact.
1. In Idle mode, press [ OK ]
and select Contacts .
2. Enter the first few letters
of the name you want.
3. Select a contact.
4. Scroll to a number and
press [ ] to dial, or
press [ OK ] and select
Edit to edit contact
information.
Add a
contact
Find a
contact