Samsung SGH F700 manual

SGH-F700 user manual F700.book Page ii Saturday, January 26, 2008 12:28 PM[...]

ii using this manual This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your mobile pho ne. T o get started quickly , refer to “introducing your mobile phone,” “assembling and preparing your mobile phone,” and “using basic functions.” Instructional icons Before you start, familiarise yourself[...]

using this manual iii Copyright information Rights to all technologies and products that comprise this device are the property of their respective owners: • Bluetooth ® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide—Bluetooth QD ID: B013272. • Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, I nc. • Windows Media Play er ® is a[...]

iv contents safety and usage information 2 Safety warnings ................ .............. ............ 2 Safety precautions ................ .............. ........ 4 Important usage information ....................... 7 introducing your mobile ph one 10 Unpack ..... ................. .............. .............. ... 10 Phone layout .............[...]

contents v Use the touch screen .............................. .. 21 Access menus ............... .............. ............. 23 Customise your phone ................. ............. 23 Use basic call functions ............... ............. 24 Send and view messages ....................... .. 25 Add and find contacts ........... .................. [...]

2 safety and usage information Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations an d ensure peak performance of your mobile phone. Keep your phone away from sm all children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swal[...]

safety and usage informat ion 3 Install mobile phon es and equipment with caution Ensure that any m obile phones or relat ed equipment installed in your vehicle are securely mounted. A void placing your phone and accessories near or in an air bag deploym ent area. Impr operly installed wireless equipment can cause serious injury when air bags infla[...]

4 safety and usage inform ation Turn off the phone in potentially explosive environments Do not use your phone at refuellin g points (service stations) or near fuels or chemicals. T urn off your phone whenever directed by warning signs or instructions. Y our phone could cause explosions or fire in and around fuel or chemical storage and transfer ar[...]

safety and usage informat ion 5 Turn off the phon e near medi cal equipment Y our phone can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all regulations, posted warnin gs, and directions from medical personnel. Turn off the phone or disable the wireless functions when in an aircraft Y our phone can cause interfere[...]

6 safety and usage inform ation • Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty , dirty areas to preve nt damage to moving part s. • Y our phone is a complex electronic device— protect it from impacts and rough handling to avoid serious damage. • Do not paint your phone, as paint can clog moving parts and prevent proper oper ation. • Avoid u[...]

safety and usage informat ion 7 Use your phone in th e normal position Avoi d contact with yo ur phone’ s internal antenna. Allow only qualified personnel to service your phone Allowing unqualified personnel to service your phone may result in damage to your phon e and will void your warranty . Ensure maximum ba ttery and charger life • Avoid c[...]

8 safety and usage inform ation Ensure access to emergency services Emergency calls from your phone may not be possible in some areas or circumstances. Before travelling in remote or und eveloped areas, plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel. Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) certification information Y our phone conforms [...]

safety and usage informat ion 9 Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electr onic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countri es with se parate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should n ot be disposed with other household wastes at the end of it[...]

10 introducing your mobile phone In this section, learn about your mobi le phone’ s layout, keys, idle mode, and icons. Unpack Check your product box for the following ite ms: • Mobile phone • Battery • T ravel adapter (charger) •U s e r m a n u a l The items supplied wi th your phone may var y depending on the soft ware and accessories a[...]

introducing your mobile p hone 11 Phone layout The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: The rear of your phone includes the following keys and feature s: Front camera lens Externa l QWERTY keyboard T ouch screen Shortcuts key Power key Speaker Earpiece/ Speaker Y ou c an lock the to uch screen and ke ys to prevent any unwan[...]

12 introducing your mobile phone Keys Key Function Power T urn the phone on and off (press and hold) Hold Activate or deactivate the ke ys, touch screen, and external keyboard Vo l u m e Adjust the phone’ s volume Camera/ Video call In Idle mode, turn on the camera (press and hold); In Camera mode, take a photo or record a video; From the diallin[...]

introducing your mobile p hone 13 Idle mode Learn the functions of Idle mode icons and windows. • : T ouch and hold to switch to Silent profile (mute all sound). • : T ouch to access the main menu. • : T ouch to open the dialling screen. • : T ouch to display a list of recent numbers. • : T ouch to open the shortcut menu. • : T ouch to [...]

14 introducing your mobile phone Icons Learn about the ic ons that appear on your display . Icon Definition Signal strength GPRS network connected T ransferring data via GPRS network EDGE network connected T ransferring data via EDGE network UMTS network connected T ransferring data via UMTS network HSDP A network connected T ransferring data via H[...]

introducing your mobile p hone 15 Bluetooth hands-free kit or headset connecte d Synchronised with PC Music playback in progress Music playback paused Music playback stopped New text message (SMS) New multimedia message (MMS) New email message New voice mail message New push me ssage New configuration message New video message Icon Definition Te x [...]

16 assembling and preparing your mobile phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use. Install the SIM ca rd and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module , or SIM card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional[...]

assembling and preparing your mobile phone 17 2. Insert the SIM card . 3. Insert the battery . 4. Replace the battery cover . Place the card in the phone wit h the gold- coloured conta cts facing do wn. F700.book Page 17 Saturday, January 26, 2 008 12:28 PM[...]

18 assembling and preparin g your mobile phone Charge th e battery Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery . 1. Open the cover to the mu ltifunction jack on the top of the phone. 2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the jack. 3. Plug the larg e end of the travel adapter into a power outlet. 4. When the bat[...]

assembling and preparing your mobile phone 19 Insert a memo ry card (opt ional) T o store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Y our ph one accepts microSD™ memory cards up to 4 GB (depending on memory card manufactu rer and type). 1. Remove t he battery cover . 2. Insert a memory card with the label side facing down. 3. Pu[...]

20 using basic functions Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your mobile phone. Turn your phone on and off T o turn your phone on, 1. Press and hold [] . 2. Enter your PIN and touch (if necessary). 3. Align your screen by follow ing the onscreen instructions. T o turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above. F700.book Pag[...]

21 using basic functions Switch to Offline profile By switching to Offline profile, you can use your phone’ s n on-network services in areas where wireless devices are prohibited, such as aeroplanes and hospit als. T o switch to Offline profile, touch → → Phone profiles → Offline (twice). Use the tou ch scree n Learn basic actions to use th[...]

22 using ba sic fu nctio ns • Drag your finger left or right to scroll through horizontal lists. • Drag your finger up or down to scroll through vertical lists. Dragging on the le ft side of the screen scrolls through lists quic kly and dragging on the right side scr olls sl owly . F700.book Page 22 Saturday, January 26, 2 008 12:28 PM[...]

23 using basic functions Access menus T o access your phone’ s menus, 1. T ouch . 2. T ouch a menu icon. 3. Drag your finger to scroll to a menu or option. 4. T ouch to confirm the highlighte d option. 5. T ouch to move up one level; T o uch to return to Idle mode. Customise your phone Get more from your phone by customising it to match your pref[...]

24 using ba sic fu nctio ns Select a wallpaper (Idle mode) 1. In Idle mode, touch → → Display & light settings → Di splay settings → Wallpaper . 2. Select Pictures → an image category → an image. 3. T ouch → Set . Lock your phone 1. In Idle mode, touch → → Security → Phone lock . 2. Select On . 3. T ouch the password input f[...]

25 using basic functions Answer a call 1. When a call comes in, press [Shortcuts] to unlock and touch Accept . For a video call, touch . 2. T o end the call, touch or . Adjust the volume T o adjust the volume during a call, press the V olume key up or down. Use the speakerphone fe ature 1. During a call, touch → Yes to activate the speaker . 2. T[...]

26 using ba sic fu nctio ns 3. Enter a destinat ion number an d touch . 4. T ouch the text field → . 5. Enter your message tex t and touch . For sending as a text message, skip to step 8. For attaching multimedia, continue with step 6. 6. T ouch → an item type (twice). 7. T ouch the item you want to add and touch → Select . 8. T ouch to send [...]

27 using basic functions Enter text in one of the following modes: Edit text using the following actions: • T o clear characters, touch . • T o move the cursor , touch and then touch , , , or . • T o copy and paste text, 1. T ouch . 2. T ouch . 3. Move the cursor to highlight the text you want. 4. T ouch → Copy . 5. T ouch → Paste to past[...]

28 using ba sic fu nctio ns View an email 1. In Idle mode, touch → → Email inbox . 2. T ouch → Download . 3. Select an email or a header . 4. If you selected a header , touch to view the body of the email. Add and find cont acts Learn the basics of using the Phonebook feature. Add a new contact 1. In Idle mode, tou ch and enter a phone number[...]

29 using basic functions Use basic camera fun ctions Learn the basics to capture and view photos and videos. Capture photos 1. In Idle mode, pr ess and hold [ ] to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone coun ter -clockwise to landsc ape view. 3. Aim the lens at the subject and make an y adjustments. 4. Press [ ] to take a photo. The photo is saved[...]

30 using ba sic fu nctio ns View videos In Idle mode, touch → → Videos (twice) → My video clips → a video file (twice). Listen to music Learn how to listen to music via the music player . Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card: • Download from the wireless web. X Browse the web • Download from a PC with the optional Sa[...]

31 using basic functions • Drag the blue square left or right to scan backward or forward in a file. • T ouch the arrow on th e left side of the screen to open a play list. Drag a music file into the music player window to play it. • T ouch the arrow on the right side of the screen to open the music player options. Browse the web Learn to acc[...]

32 using ba sic fu nctio ns Bookmark your favourite web pages 1. In Idle mode, touch → → Bookmarks → → Add bookmark . 2. Enter a page title and a web addr ess (URL). 3. T ouch Save . F700.book Page 32 Saturday, January 26, 2 008 12:28 PM[...]

33 using advanced functions using advanced functions Learn how to perform advanced operations and use additional features of your mobile phone. Use advanced call functions Learn about your phone’ s additional calling capabilities. View and dial missed calls Y our phone will display calls you have missed on the display . T o dial the number of a m[...]

34 using advanced functi ons Hold a call or retrieve a held call T ouch to place a call on hold or touch to retrieve a held call. Dial a second call If your network supports this function, you can dial another number d uring a call: 1. T ouch to put the first call on hold. 2. T ouch , enter the second numbe r to dial, and touch . 3. T ouch to switc[...]

35 using advanced functions 4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add more parties (if necessary). 5. T o end the multiparty call, touch or . Call an inte rnationa l number 1. In Idle mode, tou ch and touch and hold 0 to insert the + character . 2. Enter the complete number you want to dial (country code, area code, and phone number), and then touch to dial. [...]

36 using advanced functi ons 3. T ouch twice a contact to assign to the number and a number (if necessary). The contact is saved to the speed dial number . Create a group of contacts By creating groups of contacts, you can assign ringtones and caller ID photos to each group or send messages and emails to an entire group. Start by creating a group: [...]

37 using advanced functions 4. Enter your text and touch . 5. T ouch . Create a multimedia template 1. Create a multimedia message, with a subject and desired at tachments, to u se as your template. X p. 25 2. From the message screen, touch → Save as template . The message is now saved as a multimedia template with a preset name, such as ‘Birth[...]

38 using advanced functi ons 4. Using an optional PC data cable, connect th e multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the PC. 5. Select Open folder to view files in the pop-up window on the PC. 6. Copy files from the PC to the memory card. Synchronise your phone wi th Windows Media Player 1. In Idle [...]

39 using advanced functions 5. T ouch Save . 6. Select the new playlist. 7. T ouch → Add → Files . 8. Select the files you want to inclu de and touch . Customise your music player settings Learn to adjust the playback and sound sett ings for your music player . 1. In Idle mode, touch → . 2. T ouch → Player settings . 3. Adjust the settings [...]

40 using tools and applications Learn how to work with your mobile phone’ s tools and additional applicat ions. Use the Bluetooth wire less feature Learn about your phone’ s ability to connect to other wireless devices for exchangin g data and using hands-free features. Turn on the Bluet ooth wirele ss feature 1. In Idle mode, touch → → Blu[...]

41 using tools and applications 3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’ s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and touch OK . When the owner of the other devic e enters the same code or accepts the connection, pairing is complete. Send data using the Bluetooth wirele ss feature 1. Select the file or item from one of your p[...]

42 using tools and appl ications 4. T ouch → Phonebook to open you r contact list. 5. Select the contacts you want and touch OK . 6. Select a number (if necessary). 7. T ouch → OK to save the re cipients. 8. T ouch Repeat and set the number of times to repeat the SO S message. 9. T ouch → Yes . T o send an SOS message, the keys must be locked[...]

43 using tools and applications 6. T ouch → Phonebook to open you r contact list. 7. Select a contact and then a number . 8. T ouch → OK . 9. T ouch Sender . 10. Enter the sender’s name and touch . 11. T ouch → Save → OK . Record and play v oice memos Learn to operate your phon e’ s voice recorder . Record a voice memo 1. In Idle mode, [...]

44 using tools and appl ications Use Java-powered game s and applications Learn to use games and applications powere d by award-winning Java technology . Download games and applications from the wireless web. Play games 1. In Idle mode, touch → → Games . 2. Select a game from the list and follow the onscreen instructions. Launch applications 1.[...]

45 using tools and applications 5. T ouch OK to create your world clock. Add a world clock to your display View clocks with two diffe rent time zones on your display . After you have created a world clock, 1. In Idle mode, touch → → World clock . 2. Scroll to the world cl ock you want to add and touch → Display settings . 3. Scroll left or ri[...]

46 using tools and appl ications Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, • Press any key to stop an alarm without snooze. • T ouch Snooze to stop an alarm with snooze or press any key to silence the alarm for the snooze period. Deactivate an alar m 1. In Idle mode, touch → . 2. Scroll to th e alarm you wa nt to deac tivate and touch it. 3. T ouc[...]

47 using tools and applications Set a countdow n timer 1. In Idle mode, touch → → Timer . 2. T ouch . 3. Enter hours or minutes to count down and touch OK . 4. T ouch , , or to begin, pause, or stop the countdown. 5. When the timer expires, touch OK to stop the alert. Use the stopwatch 1. In Idle mode, touch → → Stopwatch . 2. T ouch or to [...]

48 using tools and appl ications Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events. Change the calendar view 1. In Idle mode, touch → . 2. T ouch → View by → Day or Week . Create an event 1. In Idle mode, touch → . 2. T ouch → Create → an event type. 3. Enter the details of the event as required. 4. T ouch → Sav[...]

a overview of menu functio ns over view of menu functions T o access Menu mode, touch in Idl e mode. 1 Call log 2 Phonebook 3 Music Player 4 Internet 1 Go to homepage 2 Enter URL 3 Bookmarks 4 Saved pag e 5 History 6 Advanced 7 Browser settings 5 Messages 1 Create message 2 Inbox 3 Email inbox 4 Drafts 5 Outbo x 6 Sentbox 7 My folder 8 Templa tes 9[...]

b troubleshooting If you are having tr ouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedur es before contacting a service professional. When you turn on your phon e, the following messages may appear: Message Try this to solv e the problem: Please insert SIM card Ensure that the SIM card is installed correctly . Phone lock When the pho[...]

c troubleshooting Y our phone displays “No service” or “Network error.” • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and tr y again. • Y ou cannot access som e options without a subscription. Contact your service provider for more details. Y ou enter a number , but the call is[...]

d troubleshooting Y ou select a contact to call, but the call is not dialled. • Ensure that the correct number is stored in the contact list. • Re-enter and save the number , if necessary . The battery does not charge properly or sometimes the pho ne turns itself of f. • The battery terminals m a y be dirty . W ipe both gold-coloured contacts[...]

e index index alarms creating, 45 deactivating, 46 stopping, 46 battery charging, 18 installing, 16 low battery indicator, 19 Bluetooth activating, 40 receiving data, 41 sending data, 41 browser see web browser, 31 calculator see tools, calculator, 46 calendar see tools, calendar, 48 calls advanced functions, 33 answering additional calls, 34 answe[...]

f index converter see tools, converter, 46 countdown timer see tools, countdown timer, 47 headset 25 internet see web browser, 31 Java accessing applications, 44 launching games, 44 key tones 23 lock see phone lock, 24 memo see text or voice memos memory card 19 messages sending email, 26 sending multimedia, 25 sending text, 25 viewing email, 28 vi[...]

g index text creating memos, 47 entering, 26 messages, 25 timer see tools, timer, 47 tools alarm, 45 calculator, 46 calendar, 48 converter, 46 countdown timer, 47 stopwatch, 47 videos capturing, 29 viewing, 30 voice memos playing, 43 recording, 43 volume call volume, 25 key tone volume, 23 wallpaper 24 web brows er adding bookmarks, 32 launching ho[...]

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Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE) We, Samsung Electronics declare under our sole responsibi lity that th e product GSM Mobile Phone : SGH-F700 to which this declaratio n relates, is in conformit y with the following standards and/or othe r normative doc uments. SAFETY EN 60950-1 : 2001+A11:2004 EMC EN 301 489-01 V1.5.1 (11-2004) EN 301 489-07 V[...]

Some of the contents in this manua l may differ fr om your phone depen ding on the softwar e of the phone or your servic e provider . World Wide Web http://www .samsungmobi le.com Printed i n Kor ea Code No.:GH68-17059A English (EU). 01/2008. Rev . 1.0 F700.book Page i Saturday, January 26, 2 008 1 2:28 PM[...]