Samsung SGH-Z610 User manual

World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-xxxxxA
English (EU). 06/2006. 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.
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SGH-Z610
User’s Guide
Draft
2006. 06. 13
Version: Z610XAFF2
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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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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 80.
• 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 drag your
finger 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.
• Photo printing
Print your photos to preserve your
best moments forever.
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Special features of your phone
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•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.
• File viewer
Open documents in various
formats on the phone without
corruption.
• Get personal with photo caller
ID
See who’s calling you with their
very own photo displays.
• Multimedia Message Service
(MMS)
Send and receive MMS messages
with a combination of text,
images, and audio.
•Java
Enjoy Java ™ -based embedded
games and download new games.
• Voice recorder
Record memos or sounds.
•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
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
Using the touch screen .................................... 11
Customise your phone..................................... 13
Make/Answer calls .......................................... 15
Step outside the phone 16
Begin with your camera, the media player, the web
browser, and other special features
Use camera ................................................... 16
Play music ..................................................... 17
Browse the web.............................................. 18
Use Phonebook .............................................. 18
Send messages .............................................. 19
View messages .............................................. 20
Use Bluetooth wireless.................................... 20
Switch applications......................................... 22
Use a memory card ........................................ 22
Enter text 24
ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes
Call functions 27
Advanced calling features
Menu functions 33
All menu options listed
Solve problems 79
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information 80
Index 96
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Messages  p. 33
Create message
Inbox
Drafts
Outbox
Sentbox
Call voicemail
Templa tes
Delete all
Settings
Memory status
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Media player  p. 41
Camera  p. 46
Phonebook  p. 49
Alarms  p. 52
My files  p. 53
Pictures
Videos
Sounds
Games and more
Other files
Memory status
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Calendar  p. 58
Video call  p. 62
Browser  p. 62
Home
Enter URL
Bookmarks
Saved pages
History
Browser settings
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Voice recorder  p. 65
PIM sync  p. 66
Setting  p. 67
Phone settings
Light settings
Display settings
Messaging settings
Call settings
Phonebook settings
Calendar settings
Media player settings
Connectivity
Security
Memory settings
Master reset
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Menu functions
To access Menu mode, select < Menu > 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
Earpiece
Headset/Adapter jack
Power On/Off key
Camera/
Phone lock key
Rear camera lens
Dial key Media player access key
Application switch key
Display
Front camera lens
Microphone
Memory card
slot
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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 an 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 wall outlet.
When the phone is completely charged (the
battery icon comes still), unplug the adapter
from the wall outlet.
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