Samsung SGH-Z370 User manual

SGH-Z370
User’s Guide

Important
safety
precautions
Failure to comply with the following
precautions may be dangerous or
illegal.
Drive safely 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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Important safety precautions
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
105.
• 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. 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, <
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.
•Mediaplayer
Play media files on your
phone. You can enjoy high
quality videos and music.
• Photo printing
Print your photos to
preserve your best
moments forever.

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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.
• 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.
• 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, video, and audio.
•Email
Send and receive e-mails
with images, video, and
audio attachments.
•Java
Enjoy Java™-based
embedded games and
download new games.
•Calendar
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......................................... 8
Keys and display ...................................... 9
Access menu functions ............................ 11
Customise your phone ............................. 12
Make/Answer calls .................................. 14
Step outside the phone 15
Begin with your camera, the media player, the
web, and other special features
Use the camera ...................................... 15
Play music ............................................. 16
Browse the web...................................... 18
Use Phonebook ....................................... 18
Send messages....................................... 20
View messages ....................................... 21
Use Bluetooth ......................................... 22
Switch applications .................................. 23
Use a memory card ................................. 24
Enter text 26
ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes
Call functions 29
Advanced calling features
Menu functions 35
All menu options listed
Solve problems 103
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information 105
Index 113

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1 Call log  p. 35
2 Phonebook  p. 37
1 Search for contacts
2 Create contact
3 Groups
4 My namecard
5 Copy all
6 Service number
1
7 Phonebook settings
8 Memory status
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3 Multimedia  p. 42
1 Media player
2 Voice recorder
 p. 42
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4 Browser  p. 47
1 Home
2 Enter URL
3 Bookmarks
4 Saved pages
5 History
6 Advanced
7 Browser settings
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5 Messages  p. 50
1 Create message
2 Inbox
3 Email inbox
4 Drafts
5 Outbox
6 Sentbox
7 Templates
8 Voice mail
9 Delete all
10 Message settings
11 Memory status
 p. 50
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6 My files  p. 67
Images
Videos
Sounds
Games & more
Other files
Memory card
2
Memory status
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7 Organiser  p. 74
1 Calendar
2 Applications
3 Alarms
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8 Camera  p. 81
9 Settings  p. 88
1 Phone settings
2 Display settings
3 Message settings
4 Call settings
5 Phonebook settings
6 Network settings
7 Bluetooth
8 Security
9 Memory settings
10 Master reset
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1. Shows only if supported by your
USIM/SIM card.
2. Shows only if a memory card is
inserted into your phone.
Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press < Menu > in Idle mode.

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Unpack
Make sure you have each item
• Phone
•TravelAdapter
• Battery
• User’s Guide
You can obtain various
accessories from your local
Samsung dealer.
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
Microphone
Alphanumeric
keys
Power on/off/ Menu exit key
Right soft key
Application switch key
Delete key
Special
function keys
Earpiece
Display
Left soft key
Headset/
Adapter jack
Dial key
Navigation keys
(Up/Down/Left/Right)
Video call key
Front camera
lens
Web access/
Confirm key
Volume keys
Mirror
Camera key
Memory card
slot
Rear camera
lens

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Get started
First steps to operating your phone
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
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.
Install the battery. Reattach the
cover.
Plug the travel adapter into the phone.
Plug the adapter into a standard AC
power outlet.

Get started
8
Low battery indicator
When the battery is low:
• a warning tone sounds,
• the low battery message displays, and
• the empty battery icon blinks.
If the battery level becomes too low, the
phone automatically turns off. Recharge
your battery.
Power on or off
Keypad lock
You can lock the keypad to prevent
accidental key presses from affecting phone
operations.
In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] and press
<
Yes >. To unlock the keypad, press
<
Unlock > and then [ ].
When the phone is completely charged
(the battery icon becomes still), unplug
the adapter from the power outlet.
Remove the adapter from the phone.
Switch on
Do not turn on
the phone
when mobile
phone use is
prohibited.
1. Press and hold [ ].
2. If necessary, enter the
PIN and press
<
Confirm >.
Switch off
Press and hold [ ].

Get started
9
Keys and display
Keys
Perform the function indicated
on the bottom line of the display.
In Idle mode, access your
favourite menus directly.
 p. 89
In Menu mode, scroll through
menu options.
In Idle mode, launch the web
browser.
In Menu mode, select the
highlighted menu option or
confirm input.
Make a video call.
Open the application switch
window to access other
applications without exiting the
current application.
Make or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve 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.
Delete characters from the
display or items in an
application.
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.
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, adjust the key
tone volume.

Get started
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Display
In Idle mode, press and hold to
turn on the camera.
In Camera mode, take a photo
or record a video.
Layout
Icons
1
Received signal strength
2.5G (GPRS) network
Accessing services in a
2.5G (GPRS) network;
when transferring data,
this icon animates
Text and graphics
display messages,
instructions, and
information you enter.
Soft key function
indicators
show the current
functions assigned
to the soft keys.
Icons
display various icons.
M
enu
C
on
t
ac
t
s
2.5G (GPRS) network
unavailable
3G (UMTS) network
Accessing services in a
3G (UMTS) network;
when transferring data,
this icon animates
3G (UMTS) network
unavailable
Roaming network
Voice call in progress
Out of your service area;
you cannot make or
receive voice calls
Video call in progress
Bluetooth active
 p. 96
Connected to Bluetooth
hands-free car kit or
headset
Connected to secured
web page

Get started
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Access menu functions
Browsing Internet on PC
using phone as modem
New message:
• : SMS
• : MMS
• : Email
• : Voicemail
• : Push
• : Configuration
message
Alarm set
 p. 80
Sound profile setting
 p. 88
• : Normal
• : Silent
• : Car
• : Meeting
• : Outdoor
• : Offline
Battery power level
1. Depending on your country or service provider,
the icons shown on the display may vary.
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

Get started
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Customise your phone
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.
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Phone
settings
→ 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
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Phone
settings
→ Phone
profiles
.
2. Scroll to the sound
profile you are using.
Display
language
Call ringer
melody

Get started
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3. Press < Options > and
select
Edit .
4. Select
Voice call
ringtone
and select a
ringtone for voice calls.
5. Select
V-call ringtone
and select a ringtone for
video calls.
6. Press <
Options > and
select
Save .
To change the sound profile:
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Phone
settings
→ Phone
profiles
.
2. Select the profile you
want.
3. Press [ ].
You can set wallpaper for the
idle screen.
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Display
settings
→ Main
display
→ Wallpaper .
2. Scroll to an image folder.
3. Select an image and
press <
Set as >.
You can set the Navigation
keys to function as shortcuts
to access your favourite
menus.
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Phone
settings
→ Shortcuts .
2. Select a key.
3. Select a menu to be
assigned to the key.
4. Press <
Save >.
Idle mode
wallpaper
Menu
shortcuts

Get started
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Make/Answer calls
You can activate the Silent
profile to avoid disturbing
other people.
In Idle mode, press and hold
[].
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
<
Menu > 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 >.
Silent
profile
Phone lock
4. Enter the new password
again and press
<
Confirm >.
5. Select
Phone lock .
6. Select
Enable .
7. Enter the password and
press <
Confirm >.
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 their
phone is compatible, the
other person appears on
the screen.
Make a call

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Step outside the phone
Begin with your camera, the media player, the
web, and other special features
Use the camera
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 [Volume].
Answer
a call
Adjust the
volume
during a call
1. In Idle mode, press and
hold [Camera] to turn on
the camera.
2. Press [Volume] to switch
between the front
camera lens and the rear
camera lens.
3. Aim the lens at the
subject and make any
desired adjustments.
4. Press [ ] or [Camera] to
take a photo. The photo
is saved automatically.
5. Press < > to take
another photo.
Take a
photo

Step outside the phone
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Play music
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select My
files
→ Images .
2. Select the photo you
want from the
Photos
folder.
1. In Idle mode, press and
hold [Camera] to turn on
the camera.
2. Press [
1 ] to switch to
Record mode.
3. Press [Volume] to switch
between the front
camera lens and the rear
camera lens.
4. Press [ ] or [Camera] to
start recording.
5. Press < > or [Camera]
to stop recording. The
video is saved
automatically.
6. Press <
Back > to record
another video.
View a
photo
Record a
video
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select My
files
→ Videos .
2. Select the video clip you
want from the
My video
clips
folder.
Use these methods:
• Download from the
wireless web
 p. 47
• Download from a
computer using the
optional Samsung PC
Studio
 Samsung PC
Studio User’s Guide
• Receive via Bluetooth
 p. 96
• Copy files to a memory
card and insert the card
into the phone
 p. 24
Play a video
Copy music
files to the
phone

Step outside the phone
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1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Multimedia → Media
player
→ Music .
2. Press <
Options > and
select
Add to playlist →
Selected or All .
3. For
All , select Sounds or
Memory card , press [ ]
to select the files you
want and press <
Add >.
Then press <
Back > to
return to the file list.
4. Press [Left] or [Right] to
access the play list.
Create a
play list
1. From the Playlist screen,
press [ ].
2. During playback, use the
following keys:
•:pausesor
resumes playback.
• Left: returns to the
previous file. Moves
backward in a file
when held down, if it
is an mp3 file.
• Right: skips to the
next file. Skips
forward in a file when
held down, if it is an
mp3 file.
• Up: opens the play
list.
• Down: changes the
repeat mode.
• Volume: adjusts the
volume.
3. Press <
Stop > to stop
playback.
Play music
files

Step outside the phone
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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.
Use Phonebook
In Idle mode, press [ ].
• To scroll through browser
items, press [Up] or
[Down].
• To select an item, press
[].
• 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
web
browser
Navigate
the web
To the phone’s memory:
1. In Idle mode, enter a
phone number and press
<
Options >.
2. Select
Add to
phonebook
→ Phone →
New → a number type.
3. Specify contact
information: First name,
Last name, Mobile,
Home, Office, Fax
number, Other, Email,
Group, URL, Note,
Birthday, Postal address
1/Postal address 2.
4. Press <
Options > and
select
Save to save the
contact.
Add a
contact