Samsung SGH-L700 manual

Some of the contents in this manua l may differ fr om your phone depend ing on the softwar e of the phone or your servic e provider . World Wide Web http://www .samsungmobi le.com Printed i n Kore a Code No.:GH68-19338A English (SEA). 08/2008. Rev . 1.0[...]

SGH-L700 user manual[...]

ii using this manual This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your mobile phone. T o get star ted 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: B014156. • Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, I nc. • Windows Media Player ® is re[...]

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 Access menus ............................. ............. 20 Customise your phone ................. ............. 20 Use basic call functions ............... ............. 21 Send and view messages ....................... .. 22 Add and find contacts ........... .................. .. 25 Use basic camera functions ...................... 25 [...]

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 small 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 swall[...]

safety and usage information 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 inflat[...]

4 safety and usage inf ormation 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 information 5 Turn off the phon e near medi cal equipment Y our phone can interfere with medical equ ipment 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 inf ormation • Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty , dirty areas to preve nt damage to m oving parts. • 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 information 7 Use your phone in th e normal position Avoi d contact with your 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 cha[...]

8 safety and usage inf ormation 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 information 9 Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electr onic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its wo[...]

10 introducing your mobile phone In this section, learn about your mobi le phone’ s layout, keys, display , an d icons. Unpack Check your product box for the following ite ms: • Mobile phone • Battery • T ravel ad apter (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 [...]

introducing your mobile phone 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: Power/Menu exit key Mouthpiece Vol um e k e y Dial key Left softkey Right sof tkey Earpiece Display Multifunction jack Alphanumeric keys Menu access/ Confirm key Camera len[...]

12 introducing your mobi le phone Keys Key Function Softkeys Perform actions indicated at the bottom of the display 4-way navigation In Idle mode, access user -defined menus; In Menu mode, scroll through menu options Menu access/ Confir m In Idle mode, access Menu mode; In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu option or confirm an input Dial Make [...]

introducing your mobile phone 13 Display Y our phone’ s display consists of three 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 Softkey line Displays the current actions assigned to each softkey Select Ba ck Icon D[...]

14 introducing your mobi le phone Bluetoo th activ ated Connected with PC Memory card inserted Browsing the web Connecting to secured web page New text message (SMS) New multimedia message (MMS) New email message New voice mail message New push me ssage New configuration message Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Driving profile acti[...]

15 assembling and prepari ng your mobile phone 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 you[...]

16 assembling and prepar ing your mobile phon e 2. Insert the SIM or USIM card. 3. Insert the battery . 4. Replace the battery cover . Place the SIM or USIM card in the phone with the gold-colour ed contacts facing down.[...]

assembling and prepari ng your mobile phone 17 Charge th e battery Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery . 1. Open the cover to the mu ltifunc tion jack and plug the small end of the travel adapter . 2. Plug the larg e end of the travel adapter into a power outlet. 3. When the batte ry is fully charged (the icon is [...]

18 assembling and prepar ing your mobile phon e Insert a memo ry card (opt ional) T o st ore additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Y our ph one accepts microSD™ memory cards up to 8 GB (depending on memory card manufactu rer and type). 1. Open the cover to the memory card slot on the side of the phone. 2. Insert a memory car[...]

19 using basic functions 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 press < Co nfirm > (if necessary). T o turn your phone off, repeat steps 1 above. Switch to the Offli ne profile By[...]

20 using basic functions Access menus T o access your phone’ s menus, 1. Press a softkey for the me nu you want. 2. Use the navigation key to scroll to a menu or option. 3. Press < Select >, < Confirm >, or [ OK ] to confirm the highlighted option. 4. Press < Back > to move up one level; Press [ ] to return to Idle mode. Customi[...]

21 using basic functions Select a wallpaper (Idle mode) 1. In Idle mode, press [ OK ] → Settings → Display & light settings → Display s ettings → Wallpaper → Pictures . 2. Scroll left or right to a memory location (if necessary). 3. Select an image category → an image. 4. Press < Set >. Set menu shortcuts 1. In Idle mode, pres[...]

22 using basic functions 2. Press [ ] to dial the number . For a video call, press the Camera key . 3. T o end the call, press [ ]. Answer a call 1. When a call comes in, press [ ]. 2. For a video call, press < Show me >. 3. T o end the call, press [ ]. Adjust the volume T o adjust the volume during a call, press the Volume key up or down. Us[...]

23 using basic functions 2. Enter your message text. X Enter text For sending as a text message, skip to step 6. For attaching multimedia, continue with step 3. 3. Press < Options > → Add item , Create item , or Add attachment and add an item. 4. Press < Options > → Add subject . 5. Enter a subject. 6. Scroll up and enter a destinat[...]

24 using basic functions Enter text in one of the following modes: View text or multimedia messages 1. In Idle mode, press [ OK ] → Messages → Inbox . 2. Select a text or multimedia message. View an ema il 1. In Idle mode, press [ OK ] → Messages → Em ail inbox . 2. Press < Options > → Download . 3. Select an email or a header . 4. [...]

25 using basic functions Add and find cont acts Learn the basics of using the Phonebook feature. Add a new contact 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone num ber and press < Options >. 2. Select Add to Phonebook → a memor y location (phone or SIM) → New . 3. Select a number type (if necessary). 4. Enter contact information. 5. Press < Options [...]

26 using basic functions 4. Press [ OK ] or the Camera key to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically . 5. Press < > to take another photo (step 2). View photos In Idle mode, press [ OK ] → My files → Images → My photos → a photo file. Capture videos 1. In Idle mode, press and hold the Camer a key to turn on the ca mera. 2. Rot[...]

27 using basic functions 3. Press [ OK ] to turn on the FM ra dio. 4. Scroll left or right to a radio station. 5. T o turn off the FM radio, press [ OK ]. Listen to music files Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card: • Download from the wireless web. X p. 28 • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung PC Studio. X p. 34 •[...]

28 using basic functions Browse the web Learn to access and bookmark your favo urite web pages. Browse web pages 1. In Idle mode, press [ OK ] → Browser → Go to homepage to launch your service provider’ s homepage. 2. Navigate web pages using the following keys: Bookmark your favourite web pages 1. In Idle mode, press [ OK ] → Brows er → [...]

29 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 h ave missed on the display . T o dial the number of a [...]

30 using advanced function s Hold a call or retrieve a held call Press < Hold > to place a call on hold or press < 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. Press < Hold > to place the first call on hold. 2. Enter the second number [...]

31 using advanced functions 4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add more parties (if necessary). 5. T o end the multiparty call, press [ ]. Call an inte rnationa l number 1. In Idle mode, press 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 press [ ] to d ial. Ca[...]

32 using advanced function s 2. Scroll to a contact to assign. 3. Press < Options > → Assign speed dial . 4. Scroll to a number you want to set (2-9) and press < Select >. 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 gro[...]

33 using advanced functions 3. Enter your text and pr ess [ OK ] to save the template. Create a multimedia template 1. In Idle mode, press [ OK ] → Messages → Templates → Multimedia tem plates . 2. Press < Add new > to open a new template window . 3. Create a multimedia message, with a subject and desired at tachments, to use as your te[...]

34 using advanced function s Use advanced mu sic functions Learn to pr epare music files, crea te playlists, an d store radio stations. Copy music files via Samsung PC Studio 1. In Idle mode , press [ OK ] → Settings → Phone settings → PC connection → Samsung PC studio . 2. Press [ ] to return to Idle mode. 3. Using an optional PC data cabl[...]

35 using advanced functions Copy music files to a memory card 1. Insert a memory card. 2. In Idle mode, press [ OK ] → Settings → Phone settings → PC connection → Mass stor age . 3. Press [ ] to return to Idle mode. 4. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. When connected, a pop-up window will[...]

36 using advanced function s Store radio stations automatically 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’ s multifunction jac k. 2. In Idle mode, press [ OK ] → Applications → FM radio . 3. Press [ OK ] to start the FM radio. 4. Press < Options > → Self -tuning . 5. Press < Yes > to confirm (if necessary). The radio scans and[...]

37 using tools and applica tions 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. I[...]

38 using tools and applic ations 3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’ s Bluetooth PIN, if it has on e, and press < 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 on[...]

39 using tools and applica tions T o use the Bluetooth wireless feature, 1. Open an image. 2. Press < Options > → Print via → Bluetoot h . 3. Select a Bluetooth-enabl ed printer and pair with the printer . X p. 37 4. Set print options and print the image. Activate the mo bile tracker When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM c ard in your ph[...]

40 using tools and applic ations Record and play v oice memos Learn to operate your phon e’ s voice recorder . Record a voice memo 1. In Idle mode, press [ OK ] → Applications → Voice recorder . 2. Press [ OK ] to start recording. 3. Speak your memo into the microphone. 4. When you are finished speaking, press the navigation key down. Play a [...]

41 using tools and applica tions 2. Select a game from the list and follow the onscreen instructions. Launch applications 1. In Idle mode, press [ OK ] → My files → Games and more → an application. 2. Press < Options > to access a list of various options and settings for your application. Use the RSS reader Learn to use the RSS reader t[...]

42 using tools and applic ations 3. Select the feed you want and check through the details. 4. Press < Subscribe > to save in My feeds . Read RSS feeds 1. In Idle mode, press [ OK ] → Applications → RSS reader → My feeds . 2. Press < Options > → Update → Selected or All to get the late st content. 3. Select a feed → an updat[...]

43 using tools and applica tions Create a new destination 1. In Idle mode, press [ OK ] → Settings → Application settings → MobileB log settings → Destinations . 2. Press < Options > → Create new . 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to add a new destination site. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 above to add more destinations. Upload a file[...]

44 using tools and applic ations Add a world clock to your display In Dual Clock Display mode, you can view clocks with two different time zones on your display . After you have saved world clocks, 1. In Idle mode, press [ OK ] → Applications → World clock . 2. Scroll to the world cl ock you want to add and press < Options > → Set as se[...]

45 using tools and applica tions Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, • Press < OK > or [ OK ] to stop an alarm without snooze. • Press < OK > or [ OK ] to stop an alarm with snooze, or press < Snooze > or any key to silence the alarm for the snooze period. Deactivate an alar m 1. In Idle mode, press [ OK ] → Alarms . 2. Scr[...]

46 using tools and applic ations Set a countdow n timer 1. In Idle mode, press [ OK ] → Applications → Timer . 2. Press < Set >. 3. Enter hours or minutes to count down and press < OK >. 4. Press [ OK ] to begin or pause the cou ntdown. 5. When the timer expires, press < OK > to stop the alert. Use the stopwatch 1. In Idle mod[...]

47 using tools and applica tions Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events. Change the calendar view 1. In Idle mode, press [ OK ] → Calendar . 2. Press < Options > → View by → Day or Week . Create an event 1. In Idle mode, press [ OK ] → Calendar . 2. Press < Options > → Create → an event type[...]

a troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mo bile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures befor e 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 or USIM card is installed correct ly . Phone lock Whe[...]

b troubleshooting Y our phone displays “Cal l not allowed” or “No service.” • 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 nu mber , but the ca[...]

c troubleshooting The audio quality of the call is poor . • Ensure that you are not blocking the phone’ s internal antenna. • 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 sel ect a contact to call, but the call is not dialled. • Ensure that the correct number is[...]