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* Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-xxxxxA...
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SGH-F265L User’s Guide Please read this guide before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
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Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park your vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refueling Important safety Do not use the phone at a refueling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals. precautions Switch off in an aircraft Wireless phones can cause interference.
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Be aware of special regulations Accessories and batteries Meet any special regulations in force in any area Use only Samsung-approved batteries and and always switch off your phone whenever it is accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables. forbidden to use it, or when it may cause Use of any unauthorized accessories could damage interference or danger.
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About this Guide • Camera and camcorder Use the camera module on your phone to take a photo or This User’s Guide provides you with condensed record a video. information about how to use your phone. In this guide, the following instruction icons Special appear: features of your phone...
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• Motion recognition • Bluetooth Your phone detects movement. It can carry Transfer media files and out certain commands based on how you personal data, and connect to move the phone. other devices using wireless Bluetooth technology. • Image editor •...
Play music........... 18 Contents Listen to the FM radio ........21 Play motion games ........22 Unpack Browse the web ........... 23 Use Phonebook ..........24 Make sure you have each item Send messages ..........24 Get started View messages ..........26 Use Bluetooth ..........
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Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 Call log 4 Browser 6 My files 8 Camera 1 Recent contacts 1 Home 4 Sounds 2 Missed calls 2 Bookmarks 5 Other files 9 Settings 3 Dialled calls 3 Enter URL 6 Memory card...
• User’s Guide You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider. To AC power outlet...
Phone layout Removing the battery cover With the phone open Earpiece Main display Power on or off Navigation keys Switch on 1. Open the phone. (Up/Down/Left/ Right) 2. Press and hold [ Web access/ Confirm key Right soft key 3. If necessary, enter the PIN Left soft key and press <OK>.
Get started Keys and icons With the phone closed Keys Perform the function indicated on Camera lens the bottom line of the display. Multi-function External display jack In Idle mode, access the following menus directly: Motion key • Up: My menu mode Music player •...
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In Idle mode, launch the music Enter numbers, letters, and some player. special characters. In Idle mode, press and hold [1] In Idle mode, turn on the camera. to access your voicemail server. In Camera mode, take a photo or Press and hold [0] to enter an record a video.
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Get started Icons Connected to secured web page The following icons may appear on the screen to indicate your phone’s status. Depending on Call diverting active your country or service provider, the icons shown on the display may vary. Home Zone Office Zone Signal strength Bluetooth active...
Access menu functions Memory card inserted Select an 1. Press a desired soft key. Music playback in progress option 2. Press the Navigation keys Music playback paused to move to the next or previous option. FM radio on 3. Press <Select>, <OK>, or ] to confirm the Profile setting: function displayed or option...
Get started Enter text T9 mode To enter a word: 1. Press [2] to [9] to start Change the • Press and hold [ ] to entering a word. text input switch between T9 mode mode and ABC mode. 2. Enter the whole word •...
Other • Press [1] to enter To change the profile punctuation marks or operations Call ringer properties: special characters. melody 1. In Idle mode, press • Press [ ] to insert a space. <Menu> and select • Press the Navigation keys Settings →...
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Get started 6. Select a ringtone. 1. In Idle mode, press Idle mode <Menu> and select 7. Press <Options> and wallpaper Settings → Display select Save profile. settings → Main display → To change the sound profile: Home screen → Main display.
Step outside the phone You can activate the Silent Silent profile Begin with call functions, camera, music player, profile to avoid disturbing web browser and other special features other people. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ]. Make or answer calls 1.
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Step outside the phone 4. During a multi-party call: During a call, press [ ] and Use the then <Yes> to activate the • Press <Options> and speakerphone speaker. select Split to have a feature private conversation Press [ ] again to switch with one participant.
Use the camera 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to Record turn on the camera. a video 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to Take a photo 2. Press [1] to switch to turn on the camera. Record mode. 2.
→ PC connections → Mass using the optional Samsung storage. PC Studio. See Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide. 3. Connect your phone and PC with an optional PC data • Receive via Bluetooth. cable. • Copy to a memory card.
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You can copy music files to the 4. Enter the name of your Synchronize memory card by synchronizing phone and click Finish. with Windows with Windows Media Player 5. Select and drag the music Media Player files you want to the sync 1.
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Step outside the phone 3. During playback, use the You can create a playlist of Create your following keys: your favorite music on a playlist memory card. • : pause or resume playback. 1. From the music player • Left: restart playback. screen, press <Options>...
6. Select a playlist, or select 3. When you turn on the FM the files you want and press radio for the first time, <Add>. press <Yes> to start automatic tuning. 7. Press [ ] to play music. Available radio stations are automatically saved.
Step outside the phone Play motion games By automatic tuning: Store radio 1. From the radio screen, stations 1. In Idle mode, press and Play with press <Options> and hold [G]. the beatbox select Self-tuning. 2. Press <Settings> and 2. Press <Yes> to confirm. specify options for Available radio stations instruments.
2. For Lottery, change the • To scroll through browser Navigate the settings for random number items, press [Up] or selection. [Down]. For Dice, skip to step 3. • To select an item, press < > or[ 3. Shake your phone. When •...
Step outside the phone Use Phonebook 3. Select a contact. 4. Scroll to a number and 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone Add a contact press [ ] to dial, or press number and press ] to edit contact <Options>.
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6. Select Text. 4. Enter destination numbers. 7. Enter the message text and 5. Press [ ] to send the press [ message. 8. Press <Options> and select Send. 1. In Idle mode, press Send a <Menu> and select 9. Enter destination numbers multimedia Messages →...
Step outside the phone View messages 3. Enter the email subject and press [ 1. In Idle mode, press View a text 4. Select Message. <Menu> and select message Messages → My 5. Enter the email text and messages → Inbox. press [ 2.
1. In Idle mode, press 1. In Idle mode, press View an email Turn on <Menu> and select <Menu> and select Bluetooth Messages → My Applications → Bluetooth messages → Email inbox. → Activation → On. 2. Select Check new mail. 2.
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Step outside the phone 3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the 4. For sending a contact, other device’s Bluetooth select which data you want PIN, if it has one, and press to send. <OK>. 5. Search for and select a 4.
Menu functions Menu Description Call manager Check the time record for All menu options listed → Call time calls made and received. This section provides brief explanations of Call manager Check the cost of your calls, menu functions on your phone. →...
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Menu functions Menu Description Menu Description FDN contacts Create a list of contacts to be My namecard Create a name card and used in FDN (Fixed Dialing send it to other people. Number) mode, in which the Own number Check your phone numbers, phone allows outgoing calls or assign a name to each of only to the specified phone...
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Music Menu Description Bookmarks Save URL addresses in order Menu Description to quickly access web pages. Music player Listen to music. You can also make your own music Enter URL Enter a URL address and playlists. access the associated web page.
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Menu functions Messages Menu Description SOS messages Specify options for sending Menu Description and receiving an SOS Create new Create and send text, message. You can send an message multimedia, or email SOS message by pressing messages. [ / ] 4 times when the My messages Access messages that you phone is closed and the...
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My files Applications Menu Description Menu Description Images, Access media files and other Alarms Set a wake-up call to wake Videos, Music, files stored in the phone’s you up in the morning or an Sounds, Other memory. alarm to alert you to an files event at a specific time.
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Menu functions Menu Description Menu Description Pedometer Keep track of how many Calculator Perform arithmetic functions. steps you have taken and Converter Do conversions, such as the calories you have burned length and temperature. while walking. Timer Set a period of time for the Image editor Edit your photos using phone to count down.
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Settings Menu Description Phone settings Set how the phone reacts if Menu Description → Volume key you press and hold [ / ] Phone settings Change the sound settings when a call comes in. → Phone of the phone for different profiles events or situations.
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Menu functions Menu Description Menu Description Phone settings Select a USB mode that will Display settings Change the display settings → PC be used when you connect → Main display for the text displayed on the connections your phone to a PC via USB →...
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Menu Description Menu Description Display settings Select a transition when you Calendar Select the default calendar → Main display move between menus in settings → view mode. → Menu Menu mode. Default view by transition effect Browser Clear the cache. Select a Display settings Set up options for the settings...
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Menu functions Menu Description Menu Description Network Change to an appropriate Security Set the phone to restrict settings → band when you travel settings → calls to a limited set of Network mode abroad. Fixed dialling phone numbers, if supported mode by your SIM card.
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Menu Description Menu Description Security Set the phone to send the Memory Check information about the settings → preset tracking message to settings memory currently in use and Mobile tracker your family or friends when clear the memory. Also, someone tries to use your select a default memory phone with another SIM location or change the...
SAR tests are conducted using standard operating Health and safety information positions specified by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all Exposure to radio frequency (RF) signals tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver.
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For body worn operation, this model phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when Precautions when using batteries used with a Samsung-supplied or approved accessory designated for this product or when used with and • Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in accessory that contains no metal and that positions the any way.
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Short-circuiting the itself over time. terminals may damage the battery or the object • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge causing the short-circuiting. your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. • Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the regulations.
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Road safety 4. Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But snow, ice and even heavy traffic can be hazardous.
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Health and safety information 9. Use your wireless phone to help others in As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, emergencies. If you see a car accident, crime in users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of progress or other serious emergency where lives are the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is in danger, call the emergency number, as you would recommended that the equipment should only be used...
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Vehicles Persons with pacemakers: • Should always keep the phone more than 15 cm (6 RF signals may affect improperly installed or inches) from their pacemaker when the phone is inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor switched on vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its •...
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Health and safety information Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often To make an emergency call: but not always clearly marked. They include below deck 1. If the phone is not on, switch it on. on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles 2.
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FCC Notice and Cautions the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: FCC Notice • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. receiver.
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Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not place objects, including both installed or portable expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in authority to operate the equipment.
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• Keep your phone and all its parts and accessories • Do not drop, knock, or shake the phone. Rough out of the reach of small children and pets. They handling can break internal circuit boards. may accidentally damage these things or choke on •...
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Health and safety information Information to user • If the phone, battery, charger, or any accessory is not working properly, take it to your nearest This equipment has been tested and found to comply qualified service facility. The personnel there will with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to assist you, and if necessary, arrange for service.
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• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones technician for help. employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR limit set by the FCC is Appendix A: CERTIFICATION 1.6 W/kg.
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Head: 0.782 W/kg, Body-worn: 0.732 W/kg, GSM1900 Head: 0.468 W/kg, Body-worn: 0.479 W/kg Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association Body-worn operations are restricted to Samsung “Safety is the most important call you will ever make.” supplied, approved or none Samsung designated...
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Wireless phone “safety tips” A wireless phone can be an invaluable tool, but good judgment must be exercised at all times while driving a Below are safety tips to follow while driving and using a motor vehicle whether on the phone or not. wireless phone which should be easy to remember: The basic lessons are ones we all learned as teenagers.
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Health and safety information 4. Suspend conversations during hazardous driving 7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional conditions or situations. Let the person you are conversations that may be distracting. Stressful or speaking with know you are driving; if necessary, emotional conversations and driving do not mix- suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous they are distracting and even dangerous when you...
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10. Call roadside assistance or a special wireless non Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association For emergency assistance number when necessary. more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE. Certain situations you encounter while driving may For updates: http://www.ctia.org require attention, but are not urgent enough to merit a call for emergency services.
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Health and safety information The so-called “cordless phones,” which have a base unit Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of connected to the telephone wiring in a house, typically radiation emitting consumer products such as wireless operate at far lower power levels, and thus produce RF phones before they can be sold, as it does with new exposures well within the FCC’s compliance limits.
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FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless federal agencies that have responsibility for different phone networks rely upon. While these base stations aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the operate at higher power than do the wireless phones federal level.
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Health and safety information FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research phone every day, you could place more distance and Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research between your body and the source of the RF, since the on wireless phone safety.
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Some groups sponsored by other national governments Wireless phones marketed in the U.S. are required to have advised that children be discouraged from using meet safety requirements regardless of whether they wireless phones at all. For example, the government in are used against the head or against the body.
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Health and safety information According to FTC, these defendants lacked a reasonable This standard specifies test methods and performance basis to substantiate their claim. requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so that no interference occurs when a person uses a 9.
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However, many of the studies that showed increased A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological tumor development used animals that had been studies of people actually using wireless phones would genetically engineered or treated with cancer causing provide some of the data that are needed. Lifetime chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to develop cancer in animal exposure studies could be completed in a few the absence of RF exposure.
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Health and safety information Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from various sources can be obtained from the following organizations. FCC RF Safety Program: http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): http://www.epa.gov/radiation/ Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA): http://www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/ radiofrequencyradiation/index.html National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html...