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  • Page 1 SGH-G618 user manual Draft 2008. 05. 14...
  • Page 2 Instructional icons using this Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual: manual Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others This user manual has been specially designed to Caution—situations that could cause guide you through the functions and features of your damage to your phone or other mobile phone.
  • Page 3 Copyright information → Followed by—the order of options or Rights to all technologies and products that menus you must select to perform a step; comprise this device are the property of their → Messages → for example: Tap respective owners: Create new message (represents ®...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    safety and usage information Safety warnings .......... 2 contents Safety precautions ........4 Important usage information ....... 7 introducing your mobile phone Unpack ............9 Phone layout ..........10 Keys ............11 Display ............12 Quick access icons in Idle mode ....12 Icons ............
  • Page 5 using basic functions Print images ..........42 Activate and send an SOS message ..43 Turn your phone on and off ....... 20 Record and play voice memos ....44 Access menus .......... 21 Edit images ..........44 Customise your phone ......21 Use Java-powered games and Use basic call functions ......
  • Page 6 Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Health and Certification Information (SAR) Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and safety receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the exposure limits for radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications information Commission (FCC) of the U.S.
  • Page 7 The exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless levels so as to use only the power required to reach mobile phones employs a unit of measurement the network. In general, the closer you are to a known as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The wireless base station antenna, the lower the power SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF output.
  • Page 8 FCC RF exposure guidelines instructions on the website and it should provide values for typical or maximum SAR for a particular whenused with a Samsung accessory designated phone. Additional product specific SAR information can also be obtained at www.fcc.gov/cgb/sar.
  • Page 9 Consumer Information on Wireless UL Certified Travel Adapter Phones The Travel Adaptor for this phone has met applicable UL safety requirements. Please adhere to the The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) following safety instructions per UL has published a series of Questions and guidelines.FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE Answers for consumers relating to radio INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO...
  • Page 10 Do wireless phones pose a health were developed with the advice of FDA and other hazard? federal health and safety agencies. When the phone is located at greater distances from the user, the The available scientific evidence does not show that exposure to RF is drastically lower because a any health problems are associated with using person's RF exposure decreases rapidly with...
  • Page 11 What is FDA's role concerning the “Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any safety of wireless phones? RF exposure to the user that is not necessary for device function; and Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer products such as “Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones wireless phones before they can be sold, as it does...
  • Page 12 What are the results of the research The National Institutes of Health participates in some done already? interagency working group activities, as well. The research done thus far has produced conflicting FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless results, and many studies have suffered from flaws phones with the Federal Communications in their research methods.
  • Page 13 What research is needed to decide so we don't know with certainty what the results of whether RF exposure from wireless such studies mean for human health. phones poses a health risk? Three large epidemiology studies have been A combination of laboratory studies and published since December 2000.
  • Page 14 Many factors affect this measurement, such as the has also helped develop a series of public angle at which the phone is held, or which model of information documents on EMF issues. phone is used. FDA and Cellular Telecommunications & Internet What is FDA doing to find out more Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative about the possible health effects of...
  • Page 15 What steps can I take to reduce my Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate exposure to radio frequency energy that wireless phones are harmful. But if you from my wireless phone? are concerned about the RF exposure from these products, you can use measures like If there is a risk from these products - and at this those described above to reduce your RF point we do not know that there is - it is probably...
  • Page 16 Do hands-free kits for wireless phones Some groups sponsored by other national reduce risks from exposure to RF governments have advised that children be emissions? discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For example, the government in the United Kingdom Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF distributed leaflets containing such a emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason...
  • Page 17 Do wireless phone accessories that What about wireless phone claim to shield the head from RF interference with medical equipment? radiation work? Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF can interact with some electronic devices. For this reason, FDA helped develop a detailed test method emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to measure electromagnetic interference (EMI) of...
  • Page 18 http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/ compatible hearing aid at the same time. This radiofrequencyradiation/index.html standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000. • National institute for Occupational Safety FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones and Health (NIOSH): for possible interactions with other medical devices. Should harmful interference be found to occur, FDA http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/emfpg.html will conduct testing to assess the interference and...
  • Page 19 Road Safety 3. Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be able to access your wireless Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to phone without removing your eyes from communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. the road. If you get an incoming call at an But an important responsibility accompanies the inconvenient time, let your voice mail benefits of wireless phones, one that every user...
  • Page 20 to plan calls when your car will be emergency where lives are in danger, call stationary. If you need to make a call 9-1-1 or other local emergency number, while moving, dial only a few numbers, as you would want others to do for you. check the road and your mirrors, then 10.
  • Page 21 Operating Environment Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your phone off Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may radio frequency (RF) signals.
  • Page 22 Persons with pacemakers: Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones • should always keep the phone more than 15 cm When some mobile phones are used near some (6 inches) from their pacemaker when hearing devices (hearing aids and the phone is switched on. cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, •...
  • Page 23 The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary °×Telephone Switch°±) than unrated phones. T4 is depending on the user’s hearing the better/higher of the two ratings. (Note that not all hearing devices have telecoils in them.)Hearing device and hearing loss. If your hearing device devices may also be measured for immunity to this happens to be vulnerable to type of interference.
  • Page 24 Vehicles Posted Facilities Switch your phone off in any facility where posted RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor notices require you to do so. vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its Potentially Explosive Environments representative regarding your vehicle.
  • Page 25 Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are Remember, to make or receive any calls the phone often but not always clearly marked. They include must be switched on and in a service area with below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage adequate signal strength.
  • Page 26 When making an emergency call, remember to give all the necessary information as accurately as possible. Remember that your phone may be the only means of communication at the scene of an accident; do not cut off the call until given permission to do so.
  • Page 27 FCC Notice and Cautions FCC Notice However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this However, there is no guarantee that interference equipment does cause harmful interference to will not occur in a particular installation. If this radio or television reception, which can be equipment does cause harmful interference to determined by turning the equipment off and on,...
  • Page 28 Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, installed and used in accordance with the not expressly approved by Samsung, will void the instructions, may cause harmful interference to user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 29 Other Important Safety The use of any unauthorized accessories may be Information dangerous and void the phone warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the • Only qualified personnel should service phone. the phone or install the phone in a vehicle.

  • Page 30: Safety And Usage Information

    Product Performance wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Getting the Most Out of Your Signal If wireless equipment is improperly Reception installed and the air bag inflates, serious The quality of each call you make or receive injury could result.
  • Page 31 service availability or you can check it • Try not to hold, bend or twist the phone's yourself by pressing any key. antenna. • Don't use the phone if the antenna is Anytime the Power Save feature is activated, damaged. a message displays on the screen.

  • Page 32: Safety Precautions

    Availability of Various Features/ Battery Standby and Talk Time Ring Tones Standby and talk times will vary depending Many services and features are network on phone usage patterns and conditions. dependent and may require additional Battery power consumption depends on subscription and/or usage charges.
  • Page 33 • Use the battery only for its intended • Use only Samsung-approved batteries purpose. and recharge your battery only with • If you use the phone near the network's Samsung-approved chargers. When a base station, it uses less power;...
  • Page 34 Li-ion safe disposal options for Li-Ion batteries, batteries are particularly affected by contact your nearest Samsung authorized temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F). service center. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.

  • Page 35: Important Usage Information

    • Keep the phone dry. Precipitation, damage the phone's electronic circuit humidity and liquids contain minerals that boards. will corrode electronic circuits. • Do not drop, knock or shake the phone. • Do not use the phone with a wet hand. Rough handling can break internal circuit Doing so may cause an electric shock to boards.
  • Page 36 • When the phone or battery gets wet, the to your nearest qualified service facility. The personnel there will assist you, and if label indicating water damage inside the necessary, arrange for service. phone changes color. In this case, phone repairs are no longer guaranteed by the manufacturer's warranty, even if the warranty for your phone has not expired.

  • Page 37: Introducing Your Mobile Phone

    You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer. • Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by manufacturer's warranty.

  • Page 38: Phone Layout

    Phone layout The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: Earpiece Stylus slot and pen Speaker Flashbulb Display (touch Camera lens screen) 4-way Battery cover Confirm key navigation key Right softkey Volume key...

  • Page 39: Keys

    Keys Function Turn the phone on and off (press and Power/ Function hold); End a call; In Menu mode, Menu exit cancel input and return to Idle mode Perform actions indicated at the Softkeys bottom of the display Enter numbers, letters and special Alpha- In Idle mode, access My Menu mode characters;...

  • Page 40: Display

    Display Quick access icons in Idle mode Your phone’s display consists of three areas: Learn about the icons that appears in Idle mode. • : Access the menu screen. Icon line • : Create a sketch. p. 50 Displays various icons •...

  • Page 41: Icons

    Icons Icon Definition Alarm activated Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Bluetooth activated You can access the corresponding menus or Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset features by tapping the icons. connected Icon Definition Music playback in progress Signal strength Music playback paused GPRS network status...

  • Page 42: Stylus And Touch Screen

    Stylus and touch screen Icon Definition Ringer mode: vibration then melody With the stylus you can perform the following actions Ringer mode: melody then vibration on your phone’s touch screen: Silent mode activated (muted) • Tap: Touch the screen once with the stylus to select the highlighted menu or option.
  • Page 43 A special slot for storing the stylus is included on the back of your phone.

  • Page 44: Assembling And Preparing Your Mobile

    Install the SIM card and battery assembling and When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card, with subscription details, such as your personal preparing your identification number (PIN) and optional services. To install the SIM card and battery, mobile phone 1.
  • Page 45 2. Insert the SIM card. 3. Insert the battery. Place the SIM card in the phone with the gold- 4. Replace the battery cover. coloured contacts facing down.

  • Page 46: Charge The Battery

    Charge the battery Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the phone. Any Before using the phone for the first time, you must damages by misuse are not covered by the charge the battery. warranty. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side of the phone.

  • Page 47: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    About the low battery indicator 2. Unlock the memory card cover. When your battery is low, the phone will emit a warning tone and a low battery message. The battery icon will also be empty and blinking. If the battery level becomes too low, the phone will automatically power off.

  • Page 48: Using Basic Functions

    Turn your phone on and off using basic To turn your phone on, 1. Slide open the phone. functions 2. Press and hold [ 3. Enter your PIN and tap (if necessary). 4. Calibrate your screen and press <Done>. Learn how to perform basic operations and use the The first time you turn on the phone, you will be main features of your mobile phone.

  • Page 49: Access Menus

    → Settings → To switch to Offline mode, tap Customise your phone Phone settings → Offline mode → On. Get more from your phone by customising it to Follow all posted warnings and directions from match your preferences. official personnel when in areas where wireless devices are prohibited.
  • Page 50 Calibrate the screen Select a wallpaper (Idle mode) → Settings → Display You can calibrate the screen so that your phone 1. In Idle mode, tap settings → Home Screen → Wallpaper. recognise the input better. 2. Select an image category → an image. →...

  • Page 51: Use Basic Call Functions

    Lock your phone 2. Press [ ] or tap to dial the number. → Settings → Security → 3. To end the call, press [ 1. In Idle mode, tap Phone lock → Enable. Answer a call 2. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and tap 1.

  • Page 52: Send And View Messages

    Adjust the volume Send and view messages To adjust the volume during a call, press the Volume Learn to send and view text (SMS), multimedia key up or down. (MMS), and email messages. Use the speakerphone feature Send a text message 1.
  • Page 53 4. Tap Image or video or Music or sound and 6. Tap File attach and attach a file (if necessary). attach an item. → Send. 7. Tap 5. Tap Text. 8. Enter an email address and tap to send the 6.
  • Page 54 To change the text input mode, tap an input mode Mode Function icon. 1. Press [1] through [5] to enter strokes. Press [6] when you are unsure which • : Pinyin • : Simplified stroke stroke to enter. This will insert a •...
  • Page 55 To enter text using the handwriting method, Mode Function 1. Switch to the handwriting method. 1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an entire word. 2. When the word displays correctly, press Delete [0] to insert a space. If the correct word does not display, select an alternate Insert a space word from the list that appears.
  • Page 56 To enter text using the virtual keyboard, View text or multimedia messages → Messages → My 1. Switch to the virtual keypad. 1. In Idle mode, tap messages → Inbox. 2. Select a text or multimedia message. Delete View an email Insert a space →...

  • Page 57: Add And Find Contacts

    Add and find contacts Find a contact → Phonebook. You can 1. In Idle mode, tap Learn the basics of using the Phonebook feature. also tap in idle mode. Add a new contact 2. Enter the first few letters of the name you want to find.

  • Page 58: Use Basic Camera Functions

    Use basic camera functions View photos → My files → Images → My In ldle mode, tap Learn the basics to capture and view photos and photos → a photo file. You can also press the videos. Camera key in Idle mode, and tap Go to My photos →...

  • Page 59: Listen To Music

    6. Press < > or the Camera key to stop recording. 3. Tap to start the FM radio. The video is saved automatically. 4. Tap to start automatic tuning. 7. Press < > to record another video (step 4). The radio scans and saves available stations automatically.
  • Page 60 Pause or resume playback • Download from the wireless web. Browse the Adjust the volume up or down • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Skip backward; Scan backward in a PC studio. Samsung PC Studio user manual file (tap and hold) •...

  • Page 61: Browse The Web

    Browse web pages 4. Tap 1. In Idle mode, press the Confirm key → Home to launch your service provider’s homepage. To launch Samsung Fun club, select SFC home. 2. Navigate web pages using the following keys: Function Navigation Scroll up or down on a web page...

  • Page 62: Using Advanced Functions

    Use advanced call functions using advanced Learn about your phone’s additional calling capabilities. functions View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, Learn how to perform advanced operations and use 1.
  • Page 63 Hold a call or retrieve a held call Answer a second call Tap Hold to place a call on hold or tap Retrieve to If your network supports this function, you can retrieve a held call. answer a second incoming call: 1.

  • Page 64: Use Advanced Phonebook Functions

    Call an international number Use advanced Phonebook functions 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [0] to insert the + Learn to create namecards, set speed dial numbers, character. You can also tap in Idle mode, and and create groups of contacts. tap and hold 0.
  • Page 65 Set speed dial numbers Create a group of contacts → Phonebook → Speed 1. In Idle mode, tap By creating groups of contacts, you can assign dial. You can also tap in Idle mode, and tap ringtones and caller ID photos to each group or send messages and emails to an entire group.

  • Page 66: Use Advanced Messaging Functions

    Use advanced messaging functions Create a multimedia template 1. Create a multimedia message, with a subject Learn to create templates and use templates to and desired attachments, to use as your create new messages. template. p. 24 → Save in → Create a text template 2.

  • Page 67: Use Advanced Music Functions

    Create a message from a multimedia 3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. When template connected, a pop-up window will appear on the → Messages → Templates 1. In Idle mode, tap →...
  • Page 68 Store radio stations automatically 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s multifunction jack. → FM radio. 2. In Idle mode, tap 3. Tap to start the radio. → Self-tuning. 4. Tap 5. Tap to confirm (if necessary). The radio scans and saves available stations automatically.

  • Page 69: Using Tools And Applications

    Use the Bluetooth wireless feature using tools and Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other wireless devices for exchanging data and using hands-free features. applications Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature → Applications → 1. In Idle mode, tap Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools Bluetooth →...

  • Page 70: Print Images

    3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or Receive data using the Bluetooth the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, wireless feature and tap 1. Enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature When the owner of the other device enters the and tap (if necessary).

  • Page 71: Activate And Send An Sos Message

    4. Set print options and press <Print>. 3. Tap Recipients to open the recipient list. → Phonebook to open your contact list. To print an image using the Bluetooth wireless 4. Tap feature, 5. Select a contact → a number (if necessary). 1.

  • Page 72: Record And Play Voice Memos

    Record and play voice memos 3. Control the playback using the following keys: Function Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder. Pause or resume playback Record a voice memo Adjust the volume up or down → Applications → Voice 1. In Idle mode, tap Scan backward in a file recorder.
  • Page 73 → 3. Select an image or take a new photo. 6. When you are finished with adjustment, tap Save as. → Effects → an effect option. 4. Tap 7. Tap to confirm. 5. Tap 8. Enter a new file name for the image and tap →...

  • Page 74: Use Java-Powered Games And Applications

    Insert a visual feature Use Java-powered games and → Applications → Image applications 1. In Idle mode, tap editor. Learn to use games and applications powered by → New image → Open or Take a 2. Tap award-winning Java technology. photo.

  • Page 75: View World Clocks

    → Save to save your world clock. Launch applications 6. Tap → Apply → Applications → Java To set daylight saving time, tap 1. In Idle mode, tap daylight saving time → time zones. world → an application. 2. Tap to access a list of various options and Add a world clock to your display settings for your application.

  • Page 76: Set And Use Alarms

    Set and use alarms Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, Learn to set and control alarms for important events. • Press any key to stop an alarm without snooze. Set a new alarm • Tap or press the Confirm key to stop an alarm →...

  • Page 77: Use The Calculator

    Use the calculator Set a countdown timer → Planner → Calculator. → Planner → Timer. 1. In Idle mode, tap 1. In Idle mode, tap 2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator 2. Tap display to perform basic mathematical 3.

  • Page 78: Create And View Sketches

    → Create and view sketches 3. When you have finished, tap Learn to create and view sketches with your stylus. View a sketch memo → Planner → Sketch 1. In Idle mode, tap Create a sketch memo. You can also tap in Idle mode.

  • Page 79: Create A Text Memo

    Create a text memo Create an event → Planner → Calendar. 1. In Idle mode, tap → Planner → Memo. 1. In Idle mode, tap → Create → an event type. 2. Tap → Create. 2. Tap 3. Enter the details of the event as required. 3.
  • Page 80 troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. While using your phone, the following messages Message Try this to solve the problem: may appear: When using the phone for the first time or when the PIN requirement is enabled, you Message Try this to solve the problem:...
  • Page 81 Your phone displays “No service ” or “Network Another caller cannot reach you. error.” • Ensure that your phone is turned on. • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular reception, you may lose reception.
  • Page 82 The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes. The battery does not charge properly or sometimes the phone turns itself off. Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to continue using the phone. • The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold-coloured contacts with a clean, soft cloth The audio quality of the call is poor.
  • Page 83 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com...

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