Samsung SGH-Z510 User manual

* Depending on the software installed or your 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.
World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-08828A
English. 02/2006. Rev. 1.0

SGH-Z510
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.

Important safety precautions
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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 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 accessories and
batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could
damage 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 98.
• The phone could explode if the battery is
replaced with an incorrect type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.

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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, < Menu >
•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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Special features of your phone
• Bluetooth
Send photos, images, videos, and
other 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.
•Namecard
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.
•Email
Send and receive e-mails with images, video, and
audio attachments.
• Printing via Bluetooth
Print images, messages, and personal
data directly from your phone.
•Java
Enjoy Java™-based embedded games
and download new games.
• Voice recorder
Record memos or sounds.

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Contents
Unpack 6
Make sure you have each item
Your phone 6
Buttons, 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
Step outside the phone 16
Begin with your camera, the media player, the web, and
other special features
Use the camera...................................................... 16
Play music............................................................. 17
Browse the web...................................................... 18
Use Phonebook ...................................................... 18
Send messages...................................................... 20
View messages....................................................... 21
Use Bluetooth ........................................................ 22
Enter text 24
ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol mode
Call functions 26
Advanced calling features
Menu functions 31
All menu options listed
Solve problems 96
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information 98
Index 105

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1 Call log  p. 31
1 Recent contacts
2 Missed calls
3 Dialled calls
4 Received calls
5 Data counter
6 Call costs
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7 Call times
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2 Phonebook  p. 34
1 Search for contacts
2 Add contact
3 Groups
4 My business card
5 Copy all
6 Service number*
7 Settings
8 Memory status
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3 Multimedia  p. 39
1 Media player
2 Voice recorder
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4 Browser  p. 44
1 Home
2 Enter URL
3 Bookmarks
4 Saved pages
5 History
6 Advanced
7 Browser settings
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5 Messages  p. 47
1 Create message
2 Inbox
3 Email inbox
4 Drafts
5 Outbox
6 Sentbox
7 Templates
8 Voice mail
9 Delete all
0 Settings
Memory status
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6 My files  p. 62
Images
Videos
Sounds
Games & more
Other files
Memory status
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7 Calendar  p. 69
1 Monthly view
2 Weekly view
3 Daily view
4 Appointment
5 Anniversary
6 Missed event alarm
7 Memory status
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8 Camera  p. 72
1 Take photo
2 Record video
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9 Bluetooth  p. 78
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Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press < Menu > in Idle mode.
* Applications  p. 81
1 Calculator
2 Converter
3 World clock
4 Task
5 Memo
6 SIM AT*
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0 Alarms  p. 84
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# Settings  p. 85
1 Phone
2 Display
3 Message
4 Call
5 Phonebook
6 Network
7 Security
8 Memory status
9 Key management
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* Shows only if supported by your
USIM/SIM card.

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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 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
Buttons, features, and locations
Special function
keys
Earpiece
Display
Microphone
Left soft key
Volume keys
Dial key
Alphanumeric
keys
Navigation keys
(Up/Down/Left/
Right)
Video call key
Camera key
Service light/Flash
Music player
control keys
External
display
Headset jack
Power on/off/
Menu exit key
Right soft key
Menu access/
Confirm key (Centre)
Application switch key
Delete key
Camera lens
Speaker

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Get started
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
holding [ ].
Insert the USIM/SIM
card.
Make sure that the gold-
coloured contacts on the
card face down into the
phone.
Install the battery. Replace the battery
cover.
Plug the travel adapter into the phone.
Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.

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Get started
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
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. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ] to turn on
the phone.
3. If necessary, enter the PIN and
press < Confirm >.
Switch off 1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ].

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Get started
Keys and display
Keys
Perform the function indicated on the bottom
line of the display.
In Idle mode, access your favourite menus
directly.
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In Menu mode, scroll through menu options.
In Idle mode, access Menu mode.
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.
Delete characters from the display, or an
item in an application.
End a call.
Press and hold to switch the phone on or off.
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 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, with the phone open, adjust
the keypad tone volume. With the phone
closed, press and hold to turn on the
external display.
In Idle mode, press and hold to turn on the
camera.
In Camera mode, take a photo or record a
video.

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Get started
Display
Press and hold to launch or close the music
player.
Pause or resume playing music.
Skip to the next file during playback.
Move back to the previous file during
playback.
Layout
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.
Menu Contacts
Icons
*
Received signal strength
2.5G network
Accessing services in a 2.5G
network; when transferring data,
this icon animates
2.5G network unavailable
3G network
Accessing services in a 3G network;
when transferring data, this icon
animates
3G 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
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Connected to Bluetooth hands-free
car kit or headset

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Get started
Access menu functions
Connected to secured web page
Browsing Internet on PC using
phone as modem
New message:
•:SMS
• : MMS
•:Email
•:Voicemail
• : WAP push
• : Configuration message
Alarm set
 p. 84
Sound profile setting
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•:Normal
• : Silent
•:Car
• : Meeting
•:Outdoor
• : Offline
Battery power level
* 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

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Get started
Customise your phone
Select an
option
1. Press the appropriate soft key.
2. Press the Navigation keys to
move to the next or previous
option.
3. Press < Select > or [Centre] 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
→ 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
→ Phone profiles .
2. Scroll to the sound profile you
are using.
3. Press < Options > and select
Edit .
Display
language
Call ringer
melody

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Get started
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
→ Phone profiles .
2. Select the profile you want.
3. Press [Centre].
You can set wallpaper for the idle
screen on each display.
For the main display:
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Settings → Display
→ Main display → Wallpaper .
2. Scroll to an image folder.
3. Select an image.
For the external display:
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Settings → Display
→ Cover display .
2. Select an image type.
3. Press < Options > and select
Edit .
4. For Clock , scroll to a clock type
and press < Save >.
Idle mode
wallpaper

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Get started
For Cover title , enter a greeting
and press < Save >.
For Wallpaper , press
< Change > and select an image.
If necessary, select the portion
of the image to be displayed and
press < Set as >.
5. Press [Centre].
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
→ Shortcuts .
2. Select a key.
3. Select a menu to be assigned to
the key.
4. Press < Save >.
Menu
shortcuts
You can activate the Silent profile
to avoid disturbing other people.
Press and hold [ ] in Idle mode.
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 >.
4. Enter the new password again
and press < Confirm >.
Silent profile
Phone lock

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Get started
Make/Answer calls
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
1. When the phone is ringing,
press [ ].
2. For a video call, press < Show
me > to allow the other person
to see you.
3. To end the call, press [ ].
Press [ / ].
Answer a call
Adjust the
volume during
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. Open the phone.
2. In Idle mode, press and hold
[ ] to turn on the camera.
3. Aim the lens at the subject and
make any desired adjustments.
4. Press [Centre] to take a photo.
The photo is saved
automatically.
5. Pres s < > to take another
photo.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select My files → Images .
Take a photo
View a photo
2. Select the photo you want from
the Photos folder.
1. In Idle mode, press and hold
[ ] to turn on the camera.
2. Press [ 1 ] to switch to Record
mode.
3. Press [Centre] to start
recording.
4. Press < > to stop recording.
The video is saved
automatically.
5. Press < Back > to record
another video.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select My files → Videos .
2. Select the video you want from
the Videos folder.
Record a video
Play a video

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Step outside the phone
Play music
Use these methods:
• Download from the wireless
web  p. 44
• Download from a computer
using the optional Samsung PC
Studio  Samsung PC Studio
User’s Guide
• Receive via Bluetooth  p. 80
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Multimedia →
Media player → Music .
2. Press < Options > and select
Add to playlist → Selected or
Multiple .
3. For Multiple , press [Centre] to
select the files you want and
press < Add >.
4. Press [Left] or [Right] to access
the play list.
Copy music
files to the
phone
Create a play
list
1. From the Playlist screen, press
[Centre].
2. During playback, use the
following keys:
• Centre: pauses or resumes
playback.
• Left: moves back to the
previous file.
• Right: skips to the next file.
• Up: opens the play list.
• Down: changes the repeat
mode.
•/:adjuststhevolume.
3. Press < Stop > to stop playback.
Play music files