Samsung F480i manual

SGH-F480i user manual F480i.book Page ii Frida y, May 8, 20 09 7:38 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: B015287. • Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, I nc. • Windows Media Play er ® is a [...]

iv contents safety and usage information .................. 1 Safety warnings ................ .............. ............ 1 Safety precautions ......... ................. ............ 3 Important usage information ....................... 6 introducing your mobile phone ............. 11 Unpack ..... ................. .............. .............. .[...]

contents v Turn your phone on and off ....................... 21 Use the touch screen .............................. .. 22 Access menus ...................... .................. .. 23 Switch applications ............................. ...... 23 Use widgets .............................. .............. .. 24 Access help information ..................[...]

vi contents Upload photos and videos to the web ..... .. 58 Use Java-powered games and applications ......... ................. .............. ...... 59 Synchronise data ........... .................. ......... 60 Use RSS reader .................... .............. ...... 61 Create and view world clocks ................... 62 Set and use alarms ....[...]

1 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[...]

2 safety and usage inform ation 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[...]

safety and usage informat ion 3 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[...]

4 safety and usage inform ation 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[...]

safety and usage informat ion 5 • 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. • If your[...]

6 safety and usage inform ation 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[...]

safety and usage informat ion 7 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 [...]

8 safety and usage inform ation 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 on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the pr oduct and its electronic accessories (e.g. c harger , headset,[...]

safety and usage informat ion 9 Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems) This marking on the battery , manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their wor[...]

10 safety and usage inform ation “THIRD P ARTY CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS." SAMSUNG DOES NOT WARRANT CONTENT OR SERVICES SO PROVIDED, EITHER EXPRESSL Y OR IMPLIEDL Y , FOR ANY PURPOSE. SAMSUNG EXPRESSL Y DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANT IES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LI MITED TO, W ARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ART[...]

11 introducing your mobile phone In this section, learn about your mobi le phone’ s layout, keys, display , 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 with your phone may vary depending on the software and accessories avail[...]

12 introducing your mobile phone 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: Power/Menu exit key Dial key Vo l u m e k e y T ouch screen Earpiece Mouthpiece Hold key Cancel key Memor y card slot Front camera lens Y ou c an lock the t ouch screen an [...]

introducing your mobile p hone 13 Keys Key Function Hold Look or unlock the touch screen and keys Dial Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, retrieve recently dialled, missed, or received numbers Cancel In Menu mode, return to the previous menu level Power/ Menu exit T urn the phone on and off (press and hold); End a call; In Menu mode, return to Id[...]

14 introducing your mobile phone Display Y our phone’ s display consists of the following areas: Icons Learn about the icons that appear on your display . Icon line Displays various icons T ext and graphic area Displays messages, instructions, and information you enter Icon Definition Signal strength GPRS network connected EDGE network connected [...]

introducing your mobile p hone 15 Connected to secured web page Roaming (outside of normal service area) Call diverting activated Synchronised with PC Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connected Bluetooth activated Alarm activat ed Memory card inserted New text message (SMS) New multimedia message (MMS) Icon Definition New email message New v[...]

16 assembling and preparing your mobile phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use. Install the SIM or USIM card 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 o[...]

assembling and preparing your mobile phone 17 T o install the SIM or USIM card and battery , 1. Remove the bat tery cover . 2. Insert the SIM or USIM card. If the phone is on, pre ss and hold [ ] to turn it off. • Place the SIM or USIM card i n the phone with the gold-c oloured cont acts faci ng down. • W ithout inserting a SIM or USIM card, yo[...]

18 assembling and preparin g your mobile phone 3. Insert the battery . 4. Replace the battery cover . Charge the batt ery Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery . 1. Open the cover to the mu ltifunc tion jack on the side of the phone. 2. Plug the small end of th e travel adapter into the multifunction jack. Improperl[...]

assembling and preparing your mobile phone 19 3. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet. 4. When the battery is fully charged (the icon is no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the power outle t. 5. Unplug the travel adapter from the phone. 6. Close the cover to the multifunction jack. Insert a memory card (optiona[...]

20 assembling and preparin g your mobile phone 3. Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it locks in place. T o remove the memory card, push it gently until it disengages from the phone, and then pull the memory card out of the memory card slot. F480i.book Page 20 Frid ay, May 8, 2009 7:38 PM[...]

21 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 select Confirm (if necessary). T o turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above. Switch to the offline profil e By switching to the offline profile[...]

22 using ba sic fu nctio ns Use the tou ch scree n Y our phone’ s touch screen l ets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. • Select an icon to open a menu or launch an application. • Drag your finger up or down to scroll through vertical lists. For the optimal use of the touch scree n, remo[...]

23 using basic functions • Drag your finger left or right to scroll through horizontal lists. Access menus T o access your phone’ s menus, 1. In Idle mode, select Menu to access Menu mode. 2. Select a menu or an option. 3. Press the Cancel key to move up one level; Press [ ] to return to Idle mode. Switch applications Learn to switch to other a[...]

24 using ba sic fu nctio ns T o switch applications, 1. While using a menu, press and h old the Camera key . The following applications are available: • Call : open the dialling screen • Music player : launch the music player • Messages : access the Messages menu • Browser : launch the web browser • Main menu : acce ss the main menu scr e[...]

25 using basic functions Change the w idgets 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and light → Widget . 2. Select the widgets you want to include to the toolbar and select Save . Access help information Learn to access helpful information about your phone. 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and light → Widget . 2. Select Help ?[...]

26 using ba sic fu nctio ns Adjust the vibration intensity on the touch screen Y ou can adjust the intensity of the vibration when you touch the phone screen. 1. In Idle mode, press t he V olume key up or down. 2. Select Vibration and press the V olume key up or down to adjust the intensity of the vibration. Switch to or from the silent profile In [...]

27 using basic functions 4. Enter the new password again and select Confirm . Use basic call functions Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call functions. Make a call 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and enter an area code and a phone number . 2. Select → Voice call or press [ ] to dial the number . For a video call, select → Video call .[...]

28 using ba sic fu nctio ns Use the speakerphone fe ature 1. During a call, select Speaker → Yes to activate the speaker . 2. T o switch back to the earpiece, select Speaker . Use the headset By plugging the supp lied headset in to the multifunction jack, you c an make and answer calls: • T o redial the last call, press the headset button, and [...]

29 using basic functions Send an email 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Create message → Email . 2. Select Tap to add recipient → Enter manually . 3. Enter an email address and select Done . 4. Select Tap to add subject . 5. Enter a subject and select Do ne . 6. Select Tap to add text . 7. Enter your email tex t and select Done . 8. Select [...]

30 using ba sic fu nctio ns Y ou can use the following text input modes: View text or multimedia messages 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Inbox . 2. Select a text or multimedia message. View an ema il 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Email inbox . 2. Select an account. 3. Select Download . 4. Select an email or a header . 5. If you selecte[...]

31 using basic functions 3. Select Phone or SIM . 4. Enter contact information. 5. Select Save to add the contact to memory . Find a contact 1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook . 2. Select the text input field (if necessary). 3. Enter the letter of the na me you want to find. Y ou can also drag to select the first letter of the name. 4. Select the co[...]

32 using ba sic fu nctio ns 4. Press the Camera key to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically . After capturing photos, select to view photos. View photos In Menu mode, select My fi les → Images → My photos → a photo file. T o categorise and view photos in a wide view , 1. In Menu mode, select Photo brow ser . 2. Rotate the phone anti[...]

33 using basic functions View videos In Menu mode, select My files → Videos → My video clips → a video file. Listen to music Learn how to listen to music via the music player or FM radio. Listen to the FM radio 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’ s multifunction jac k. 2. In Menu mode, select Applications → FM radio . 3. Select Y[...]

34 using ba sic fu nctio ns Listen to music files Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card: • Download from the wireless web. X p. 35 • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung PC Studio. X p. 46 • Receive via Bluetooth. X p. 51 • Copy to your memory card. X p. 46 • Synchronise with Windows Media Player 11. X p. 47 Aft[...]

35 using basic functions Browse the web Learn to access and bookmark your favo urite web pages. Browse web pages 1. In Menu mode, select Browser → Home to launch your service provider’ s homepage. 2. Navigate web pages using the following icons: Bookmark your favourite web pages 1. In Menu mode, select Browser → Bookmark s . 2. Select Add . 3[...]

36 using ba sic fu nctio ns Use the Goo gle Map serv ice Learn how to use the Google Map se rvice. T o search the map, 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games and more → Google Maps . 2. Scroll through the map . 3. Zoom in or out on the location you want. T o search for a specific location, 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games an[...]

37 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 . When you have one missed call, select the call from[...]

38 using advanced functi ons 2. Select the number you want and select or press [ ] to dial. Hold a call or retrieve a held call Select Hold to plac e a call on hold or select Retrieve 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. Select Hold to place the fir st cal[...]

39 using advanced functions 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more parties (if necessary). 5. T o end the multiparty call, press [ ]. Call an inte rnationa l number 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and select and hold 0 to insert the + character . 2. Enter the complete number you wan t to dial (country code, area code, and phone number), and then press [...]

40 using advanced functi ons 3. Select Add . 4. Select a contact. The contact is saved to the speed dial number . Create a group of contacts By creating groups of contacts, you can assign group names, ringtones, caller ID photos, and vibration ty pe to each gr oup or send messages and emails to an entire group. Start by creating a group: 1. In Menu[...]

41 using advanced functions Create a multimedia template 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates → Multimedia templates . 2. Select Create to open a new template window . 3. Create a multimedia message, with a subje ct and desired at tachments, to u se as your template. X p. 28 4. Select More → Save as template . Insert text templat es i[...]

42 using advanced functi ons Use advanced c amera functio ns Learn how to capture photos in various mode s and customise camera settings. Capture a series of photos 1. Press and hold the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view . 3. Select → Continuous . 4. Make any necessary adjustments. 5. Press and[...]

43 using advanced functions Capture photos in Smile shot mode 1. Press and hold the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view . 3. Select → Smile shot . 4. Press the Camera key . 5. Aim the camera lens at your subject. Y our phone recognises people in an image and detects their smiles. When the subjec [...]

44 using advanced functi ons Capture photos with decorative frames 1. Press and hold the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view . 3. Select → Frame . 4. Select a frame. 5. Make any necessary adjustments. 6. Press the Camera key to take a photo with the frame. Use camera options While using the camer[...]

45 using advanced functions While using the camcorder , select → to access the following options: Customise came ra settings While using the camera, select → to access the following: WDR Adjust the camera’ s sensitivity to a wide range of available light Image quality Set the quality of your digital images Adjust Adjust contrast, satu ration,[...]

46 using advanced functi ons Use advanced mu sic functions Learn to pr epare music files, crea te playlists, and store radio stations. Copy music files via Samsung PC Studio 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone settings → PC connections → Samsung PC studio → Save . 2. Press [ ] to return to Idle mode. 3. Using an optional PC data cable,[...]

47 using advanced functions Synchronise your phone wi th Windows Media Player 1. Insert a memory card. 2. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone settings → PC connections → Media player → Save . 3. Press [ ] to return to Idle mode. 4. Using an optional PC data cable, conne ct the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC with Windows Media Pl[...]

48 using advanced functi ons 8. Select Add → Tracks . 9. Select the files you want to include and sele ct Add . Customise your music player settings 1. In Menu mode, select Music → Music player . 2. Select Settings . 3. Adjust the settings to customise your music player . 4. Select Save . Store radio stations automatically 1. In Menu mode, sele[...]

49 using advanced functions Find information of music Learn to access an online music service and get information about the songs you hear while on the move. 1. In Menu mode, select Music → Find music . 2. Select Find music to conn ect to the server . 3. When your phone is successfully re gistered, select to record a part of music you want to fin[...]

50 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 Menu mode, select Applicatio[...]

51 using tools and applications Find and pair with other Bluetooth- enabled devices 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Bluetooth → Search . 2. Select and drag a device icon into the centre . 3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’ s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and select OK . When the owner of the other de[...]

52 using tools and appl ications Use Remote SIM mode In Remote SIM mode, you can make or answer calls only with a connected Bl uetooth hands-free car kit via the SIM or USIM card on y our phone. T o activate Remote SIM mo de, 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Bluetooth → Settings . 2. Select On under Remote S IM mode . 3. Select Save . T o[...]

53 using tools and applications 6. Select a phone number (if n ecessary). 7. Select OK to save the recipients. 8. Select the Repeat drop-down menu and select the number of times to repeat the S OS message. 9. Select Save → Yes . T o send an SOS message, the touch scre en and the keys must be locked. Pr ess the V olume key four times. Activate the[...]

54 using tools and appl ications 9. Enter the sender’ s name and select Done . 10. Select Save → Accept . Make fake ca lls Y ou can simulate fake incoming calls when you want to get out of meetings or unwanted conversations. Y ou can also make it appear as if you are talking on the phone by playing back a recorded voice. Record a voice 1. In Me[...]

55 using tools and applications 3. Speak your memo into the microphone. 4. When you are finished speaking, select . Y our memo is saved automatically . Play a voice memo 1. In Menu mode, select My files → Sounds → Voice clips . 2. Select a file. 3. Control the playback using the following ic ons: Edit images Learn to edit images and apply fun e[...]

56 using tools and appl ications 6. Select a memory location (if necessar y). 7. Enter a new file name for the image and select Done . Adjust an image 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 in “Apply effects to images”. 2. Select Edi t → Adjust → an adjustment option (brightness, contrast, or colour). T o adjust the image automat[...]

57 using tools and applications 3. Move the rectangle over the area you want to crop and select Crop → Done . 4. Save the edited image with a ne w file name. Refer to steps 5-7 in “Apply effects to images”. Insert a visual feature 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 in “Apply effects to images”. 2. Select Edi t → Insert ?[...]

58 using tools and appl ications 3. Select More → Print via → USB . 4. Set print options and print the image. T o print an image using the Bluetooth wireless feature, 1. Open an image. X p. 32 2. Select More → Print via → Bluetooth . 3. Select a Bluetooth-enabl ed printer and pair with the printer . X p. 51 4. Set print options and print th[...]

59 using tools and applications Upload a file T o upload photos and videos, you must ha ve accounts of photo sharing websites and blogs. 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Communities → Upload to web . 2. Select a destination you want to po st to. 3. Enter the post details and attach a media file. 4. Select Upload . 5. Enter the user ID and[...]

60 using tools and appl ications Play games 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games and more . 2. Select a game from the list and follow the on- screen instructions. Launch applications 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games and more → an application. 2. Select More to access a list of variou s options and settings for your applica[...]

61 using tools and applications 3. Select the selected synchronisation profile or Start sync . 4. Select Co ntinue to start synchronisation with the web server you have specified. Use RSS reader Learn to use RSS reader to get the latest news and information from your favourite websites. Create feeds 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → RSS read[...]

62 using tools and appl ications 4. Change the settings to customise your RSS reader . 5. Select Save . Create and view world clocks Learn to view the time in another city and set world clocks to appear on your display . View a world clock 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Wor ld clock . 2. Scroll through the world ma p and select a time zone y[...]

63 using tools and applications Set and use alarms Learn to set an d control a larms for import ant events. Set a new alarm 1. In Menu mode, select Alarms . 2. Select Create alarm . 3. Set alarm det ails. 4. Select Save . Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, • Drag the slider to Stop to stop an alarm without snooze. • Drag the slider to Stop to[...]

64 using tools and appl ications Use the calculator 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calculator . 2. Use the keys that corres pond to the calculator display to perform basic m athematical operations. Convert curr encies or measurements 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Convertor → a conversion type. 2. Enter the currencies or measurement[...]

65 using tools and applications Create a ne w task 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Task . 2. Select Create task . 3. Enter the details of the task and select Save . Create a te xt memo 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Memo . 2. Select Create memo . 3. Enter your memo t ext and select Done . Manage you r calendar Learn to change the cal e[...]

66 using tools and appl ications View events T o view events of a specific date, 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calendar . 2. Select a date on the calendar . 3. Select an event to view its details. T o view events from the event list, 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calendar . 2. Select Schedule list . 3. Select an event to view its de[...]

a troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mo bile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. While using your phone, the followi ng messages may appear: Messag e Try this to solv e the problem: No sim mode Ensure that the SIM or USIM card is installed correc tly . Phone lock When the phon e loc[...]

b troubleshooting Y our phone displays “Service unavailable” 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 th[...]

c troubleshooting Another caller cannot hear you speaking. • Ensure that you are not covering the built-in microphone. • Ensure that the microph one is close to your mouth. • If using a headset, ensure that it is properly connected. The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes. Y our battery is low . Recharge or re place the batte ry to conti[...]

d index alarms creating, 63 deactivating, 63 stopping, 63 battery charging, 18 installing, 16 low battery indicator, 19 Bluetooth activating, 50 receiving data, 51 remote SIM mode, 52 sending data, 51 browser see web or photo browser calculator see tools, calculator calendar see tools, calendar calls advanced functions, 37 answering additional call[...]

e index contacts adding, 30 creating groups, 40 finding, 31 converter see tools, convertor countdown timer see tools, countdown timer FM radio listening to, 33 storing stations, 48 Google Map 36 headset 28 images adding memos, 57 adjusting, 56 applying effects, 55 croppin g, 56 inserting visual features, 57 printing, 57 transforming, 56 internet se[...]

f index namecards 39 offline profile 21 phone lock 26 photo browser 32 photos advanced capturing, 42 basic capturing, 31 editing, 55 viewing, 32 radio see FM radio ringtone 26 RSS reader see tools, RSS reader silent profile 26 SIM card 16 SOS message 52 stopwatch see tools, stopwatch synchronisation creati ng a pro file, 60 starting, 60 task see to[...]

g index videos capturing, 32 viewing, 33 voice memos playing, 55 recording, 54 volume call volume, 27 key tone volume, 25 wallpaper 26 web browser adding bookmarks, 35 launching homepage, 35 widgets 24 Windows Media Player 47 world clock creati ng, 62 setting dual display, 62 F480i.book Page g Friday, May 8, 2009 7:38 PM[...]

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Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE) We, Samsung Electron ics declare under our sole responsibi lity that th e product GSM Mobile Phone : SGH -F480i 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 V1.6.1 (09-2005) EN 301 489-0[...]

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.:GH68-23482A English (EU). 05/2009. Rev . 1.0 F480i.book Page i Friday, May 8, 2009 7:38 PM[...]