Install the SIM card and battery
1. Remove the back cover and insert the SIM card.
SIM card
Back cover
2. Insert the battery and replace the back cover.
Battery
Charge the battery
1. Plug the supplied travel | 2. When charging is |
adapter. | finished, unplug the |
| travel adapter. |
To AC power outlet | |
Adjust the volume
To adjust the volume of the ringtone
1.In Menu mode, select Settings → Sound profiles.
2.Select the profile you are using.
If you are using the silent profile, you are not allowed to adjust the volume of the ringtone.
3.Drag the slider under Ringtone to adjust the volume level and select Set.
To adjust the volume of the touch tone
In Idle mode, press the Volume key to adjust the volume.
To adjust the volume of voice during a call
While a call is in progress, press the Volume key to adjust the volume.
In noisy environments, you may have difficulty hearing the calls while using the speakerphone feature. For better audio performance, use the normal phone mode.
Change your ringtone
1.In Menu mode, select Settings → Sound profiles.
2.Select the profile you are using.
If you are using the silent or offline profile, you are not allowed to change the ringtone.
•While the phone is charging, the touch screen may not function due to an unstable power supply. If this happens, unplug the travel adapter from the phone.
•Do not remove the battery while connected to the travel adapter. Doing this may cause damage to the phone.
•To save energy, unplug the travel adapter when not in use. The travel adapter does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the travel adapter from the outlet to interrupt the power supply. The travel adapter should remain close to the socket when in use.
Insert a memory card (optional)
Your phone accepts microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards up to 16 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type).
•Formatting the memory card on a PC may cause incompatibility with your phone. Format the memory card only on the phone.
•Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the lifespan of memory cards.
1.Open the cover to the memory card slot on the side of the phone.
2.Insert a memory card with the gold-colored contacts facing up.
Memory card
3.Select Ringtone.
4.Select a memory location (if necessary).
5.Select a ringtone and select Set.
To switch to another profile, select it from the list.
Call a recently dialed number
1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to display a list of recent numbers.
2.Scroll up or down to a number or name.
3.Select the number or name to view details of the call
or press [ | ] to dial the number. |
Use widgets
Learn to use widgets on the idle screen.
•Some of your widgets connect to web services. Selecting a web-based widget may incur additional charges.
•Available widgets may vary depending on your region or service provider.
To open a widget
1.In Idle mode, scroll left or right to a panel of the idle screen.
2.Select a widget to activate on the idle screen.
3.Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it locks in place.
4.Close the cover to the memory card slot.
Instructional icons
Caution: situations that could cause damage to your phone or other equipment
Note: notes, usage tips, or additional information
Followed by: the order of options or menus you
→ must select to perform a step; for example: In Menu mode, select Messages → Compose (represents Messages, followed by Compose)
[ ] | Square brackets: phone keys; for example: [ | ] |
(represents the End key) | |
| |
| | |
Use the touch screen
Learn basic actions to use the touch screen.
To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use sharp tools.
•For the optimal use of the touch screen, remove the protection film before using your phone.
•Your touch screen has a layer that detects small electrical charges emitted by the human body. For best performance, tap the touch screen with your fingertip.
The touch screen will not react to touches of sharp tools, such as a stylus or pen.
To organize your widget
You can organize each panel of the idle screen with your favorite widgets.
1.In Idle mode, select Widget at the top left of the screen to open the widget toolbar.
2.Read the widget disclaimer and select Accept (if necessary).
3.Scroll left or right on the widget toolbar to find the widget you want to use.
4.Drag the widget to the idle screen.
5.Select Done at the top left of the screen.
Enter text
To change the text input mode
•Select 
to change the input language.
•Tap and hold 
and select Keyboard type → a text input method.
•Tap and hold 
and select Predictive text to turn on T9 mode.
•Tap and hold 
and select Continuous input to switch to Continuous input mode. When Predictive text mode is activated, you can use Continuous input mode.
•Select 123 to switch to Number mode. Select ?#+ to switch to Symbol mode.
•Tap: Touch once to select or launch a menu, option, or application.
•Tap and hold: Tap an item and hold it for more than 2 seconds.
•Drag: Tap and hold on an item, and then drag your finger to move the item.
Turn your phone on or off
To turn your phone on,
1.Press and hold [
].
2.Enter your PIN and select Done (if necessary).
3.Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your phone.
To turn your phone off, press and hold [
] and select
Yes.
Access menus
To access your phone's menus,
1.In Idle mode, press the Menu key to access Menu mode.
2.Scroll left or right to a main menu screen.
You can also select a dot on the top of the screen to move to the corresponding main menu screen directly.
•Select 
to insert a space; Double-tap 
to insert a period and space.
•Select 
to change case.
•Delete characters one by one, select 
. To delete words quickly, tap and hold 
.
T9 mode
1.Select appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an entire word.
2.When the word displays correctly, select 
to insert a space. If the correct word does not display, select 
or 
and select an alternate word from the list that appears.
ABC mode
Select an appropriate alphanumeric key until the character you want appears on the display.
Number mode
Select an appropriate alphanumeric key to enter a number.
Symbol mode
Select an appropriate alphanumeric key to enter a symbol.
3.Select a menu or application.
4.Select Back to move up one level; Press [
] to return to Idle mode.
•When you access a menu requiring the PIN2, you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM card. For details, contact your service provider.
•Samsung is not responsible for any loss of passwords or private information or other damages caused by illegal software.
Make a call
1.In Idle mode, select Keypad and enter an area code and a phone number.
2.Press [
] to dial the number.
3.To end the call, press [
].
Answer a call
1.When a call comes in, press [
].
2.To end the call, press [
].
Add a new contact
The memory location to save new contacts may be preset depending on your service provider. To change the memory location, in Menu mode, select Contacts
→ → Settings → Memory in use → Save new contacts to → a memory location.
1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and enter a phone number.
2. Select Add to Contacts → Create contact.
3. Enter contact information.
4. Select Done to add the contact to memory.
Send and view messages
To send a text or multimedia message
1.In Menu mode, select Messages → Compose.
2.Select Contacts.
3.Select the check boxes next to contacts and select Add.
4.Select Tap to add text.
5.Enter your message text. See "Enter text" For sending as a text message, skip to step 7. For attaching multimedia, continue with step 6.
6.Select 
and add an item.
7.Select Send to send the message.
To view text or multimedia messages
1.In Menu mode, select Messages and select a contact.
2.Select a text or multimedia message.
Make fake calls
You can simulate an incoming call when you want to get out of meetings or unwanted conversations.
To activate the fake call feature
In Menu mode, select Settings → Applications → Call
→Fake call → Fake call hot key.
To make a fake call
In Idle mode, press and hold the Volume key down.
Activate the mobile tracker
This feature helps track your phone when it is stolen or when someone tries to use your phone using other SIM card, the phone will automatically send the preset tracking message to family or friends. This feature may be unavailable due to certain features supported by your service provider.
1.In Menu mode, select Settings → Security → Mobile tracker.
2. Enter your password and select Done.
The first time you access Mobile tracker, you will be prompted to create and confirm a password.
3.Select Accept when the terms and conditions appears.
4.Select Recipients → Contacts.
You can also enter a phone number including a country code (with +) in the recipient list. Skip to step 6.
5.Select contacts → Add.
6.When you are finished setting the recipients, select
OK.
7.Select Sender and enter a sender's name.
8.Select Save.
Use the camera
To capture photos
1.In Menu mode, select Camera to turn on the camera.
2.Rotate the phone counterclockwise to landscape view.
3.Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments.
4.Select 
to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically.
To view photos
In Menu mode, select My files → Images → a photo file.
To record videos
1.In Menu mode, select Camera to turn on the camera.
2.Rotate the phone counterclockwise to landscape view.
3.Select 
to switch to Recording mode.
4.Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments.
5.Select 
to start recording.
6.Select 
to stop recording. The video will be saved automatically.
To view videos
In Menu mode, select Video player or My files → Videos → a video file.
Listen to the FM radio
1.Plug the supplied headset into the phone.
2.In Menu mode, select FM radio.
3.Select 
to turn on the FM radio.
4.Select Yes to start automatic tuning.
The radio scans and saves available stations automatically.
The first time you turn on the FM radio, you will be prompted to start automatic tuning.
5.Control the FM radio using the following icons and keys:
Icon/Key | Function |
| Set the FM radio to automatically retune |
| frequencies for stations when the current |
| signal is weak |
/ | Turn the FM radio on or off |
/ | Search for an available radio station |
/ | Fine-tune the frequency |
/ | Change the sound output to headset or |
phone's speaker |
| Adjust the volume |
| |
Set and use alarms
To set a new alarm
1.In Menu mode, select Clock → 
.
2.Select Create.
3.Set the details of the alarm and select Save.
To stop an alarm
When the alarm sounds,
•Tap and hold Stop to stop the alarm.
•Tap and hold Snooze to silence the alarm for the snooze period.
To deactivate an alarm
1.In Menu mode, select Clock → 
.
2.Select the clock icon next to the alarm you want to deactivate.
