Samsung SGH-F488, User Manual

Page 1: ...fer from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider World Wide Web http www samsungmobile com Printed in Korea Code No GH68 18797A English HK 10 2008 Rev 1 1 F488_RC cover fm Page i Thursday October 9 2008 4 35 PM ...

Page 2: ...SGH F488 user manual F488_RC cover fm Page ii Thursday October 9 2008 4 35 PM ...

Page 3: ...ling and preparing your mobile phone and using basic functions Instructional icons Before you start familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution situations that could cause damage to your phone or other equipment Note notes usage tips or additional information F488_RC book Page ii Thursday October 9 2008 3 ...

Page 4: ...Sun Microsystems Inc Windows Media Player is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation X Refer to pages with related information for example X p 12 represents see page 12 Followed by the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step for example Touch Menu Create message represents Menu followed by followed by Create message Square brackets phone keys for example represents the ...

Page 5: ...your mobile phone 9 Unpack 9 Phone layout 10 Keys 11 Display 11 Icons 12 assembling and preparing your mobile phone 14 Install the SIM or USIM card and battery 14 Charge the battery 16 Insert a memory card optional 17 using basic functions 18 Turn your phone on and off 18 F488_RC book Page iv Thursday October 9 2008 3 00 PM ...

Page 6: ... advanced music functions 37 using tools and applications 40 Use the Bluetooth wireless feature 40 Activate the mobile tracker 42 Record and play voice memos 42 Edit videos 43 Upload photos and videos to the web 46 Use RSS reader 47 Use Java powered games and applications 48 Create and view world clocks 49 Set and use alarms 49 Use the calculator 50 Convert currencies or measurements 50 Set a coun...

Page 7: ...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 swallowed Protect your hearing Safety warnings Listening to a headset at high volumes can damage your hearing Use only the minimum volume setting necessary to hear your conversation or music F488_RC book Page 2 Thursday October 9 2008 3 00 PM ...

Page 8: ...l regulations when disposing used batteries Never place batteries or phones on or in heating devices such as microwave ovens stoves or radiators Batteries may explode when overheated Never crush or puncture the battery Avoid exposing the battery to high external pressure which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating Avoid interference with pacemakers Maintain a minimum of 15 cm 6 inc...

Page 9: ...ing text messages or playing games on your phone hold the phone with a relaxed grip press the keys lightly use special features that reduce the number of keys you have to press such as templates and predictive text and take frequent breaks Drive safely at all times Avoid using your phone while driving and obey all regulations that restrict the use of mobile phones while driving Use hands free acce...

Page 10: ...rsonnel Protect batteries and chargers from damage Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 45 C 113 F Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity and life of your batteries Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects as this can create a connection between the and terminals of your batteries and lead to temporary or permanent battery dam...

Page 11: ...ds may be damaged by exposure to magnetic fields Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your phone to come in contact with magnetic fields for extended periods of time Avoid interference with other electronic devices Your phone emits radio frequency RF signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment such as pacemakers hearing...

Page 12: ...ed before use Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use Use batteries only for their intended purpose Handle SIM cards and memory cards with care Do not remove a card while the phone is transferring or accessing information as this could result in loss of data and or damage to the card or phone Protect cards from strong shocks static electricity and electrical noise from other devices...

Page 13: ...rvices personnel Specific Absorption Rate SAR certification information Your phone conforms to European Union EU standards that limit human exposure to radio frequency RF energy emitted by radio and telecommunications equipment These standards prevent the sale of mobile phones that exceed a maximum exposure level known as the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR of 2 0 watts per kilogram of body tissue...

Page 14: ...product box for the following items Mobile phone Battery Travel adapter charger User manual The items supplied with your phone may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer F488_RC book Page 9 Thursday October 9 2008 3 00 PM ...

Page 15: ...tures Front camera lens Power Menu exit key Dial key Volume key Touch screen Earpiece Memory card slot Mouthpiece HOLD key Shortcut menu key You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any unwanted phone operations To lock press the HOLD key Battery cover Rear camera lens Flashbulb Multifunction jack Camera key F488_RC book Page 10 Thursday October 9 2008 3 00 PM ...

Page 16: ...Turn the phone on and off press and hold End a call In Menu mode return to the main menu screen or return to Idle mode Volume Adjust the phone s volume Camera In Idle mode turn on the camera press and hold In Camera mode take a photo or record a video Make a video call if set as a video call key Icon line Displays various icons Text and graphic area Displays messages instructions and information y...

Page 17: ...rring data via UMTS network HSDPA network connected Transferring data via HSDPA network Voice call in progress No service available Video call in progress No service available Memory card inserted Alarm activated Roaming outside of normal service area Call diverting activated FM radio on Bluetooth hands free car kit or headset connected Bluetooth activated Synchronised with PC New text message SMS...

Page 18: ... full Multimedia message full Email message full Voice mail message full Push message full Icon Definition Configuration message full Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Driving profile activated Meeting profile activated Outdoor profile activated Offline profile activated Battery power level Icon Definition F488_RC book Page 13 Thursday October 9 2008 3 00 PM ...

Page 19: ... will receive a Subscriber Identity Module or SIM card with subscription details such as your personal identification number PIN and optional services To use UMTS services you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module USIM card To install the SIM or USIM card and battery 1 Remove the battery cover If the phone is on press and hold to turn it off F488_RC book Page 14 Thursday October 9 20...

Page 20: ...nsert the battery 4 Replace the battery cover Place the SIM or USIM card in the phone with the gold coloured contacts facing down Without inserting a SIM or USIM card you can use your phone s non network services and some menus F488_RC book Page 15 Thursday October 9 2008 3 00 PM ...

Page 21: ...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 outlet 5 Unplug the travel adapter from the phone 6 Close the cover to the multifunction jack With the triangle facing up Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the phone Any damages by misuse are not ...

Page 22: ...g up 3 Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it locks in place To 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 About the low battery indicator 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 be...

Page 23: ...phone off repeat step 1 above Switch to the Offline profile By switching to the Offline profile you can use your phone s non network services in areas where wireless devices are prohibited such as aeroplanes and hospitals To switch to the Offline profile touch Menu Phone profiles Offline Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when in areas where wireless devices are proh...

Page 24: ...he touch screen Learn basic actions to use the touch screen Touch an icon to open a menu or launch an application Drag your finger left or right to scroll through horizontal lists F488_RC book Page 19 Thursday October 9 2008 3 00 PM ...

Page 25: ...l lists Access menus To access your phone s menus 1 Touch Menu a menu 2 Scroll to a menu or option 3 Touch Select Save or OK to confirm the highlighted option 4 Touch Back to move up one level Press twice to return to Idle mode F488_RC book Page 20 Thursday October 9 2008 3 00 PM ...

Page 26: ... photos and set a photo as the wallpaper Games Access your games Birthday list View your contacts birthdays Music player Open the music player to play music files FM radio Listen to the FM radio Phone profile Change your phone s profile Calendar events View upcoming events Alarm Set alarms or view scheduled alarms Bluetooth Use the Bluetooth wireless feature Calculator Use the calculator Samsung F...

Page 27: ...just the key tone volume Switch to or from the Silent profile In Idle mode touch Dial and touch and hold to silence or unsilence your phone Change your ringtone 1 In Idle mode touch Menu Phone profiles a profile 2 Touch Options Edit Voice call ringtone or Video call ringtone Sounds 3 Select a ringtone category a ringtone Options Select 4 Touch Options Save Select a wallpaper Idle mode 1 In Idle mo...

Page 28: ...ctions Make a call 1 In Idle mode touch Dial and enter an area code and a phone number 2 Press to dial the number For a video call touch Options Video call 3 To end the call press Answer a call 1 When a call comes in press For a video call press and touch Show me 2 To end the call press Adjust the volume To adjust the volume during a call press During a call your phone automatically locks the touc...

Page 29: ...s and hold the headset button Send and view messages Learn to send and view text SMS multimedia MMS and email messages Send a text or multimedia message 1 In Idle mode touch Menu Create message Message 2 Touch 3 Enter a destination number and touch OK 4 Touch the text field 5 Enter your message text and touch OK X Enter text For sending as a text message skip to step 8 For attaching multimedia con...

Page 30: ...r to switch to Number mode Touch SYM to switch to Symbol mode Enter text in one of the following modes Mode Function Pinyin 1 Touch the appropriate virtual key to enter pinyins 2 Scroll left or right to select a pinyin 3 Touch 0 A number appears by each character 4 Touch the corresponding virtual key Stroke 1 Touch 1 through 5 to enter strokes Touch 6 when you are unsure which stroke to enter this...

Page 31: ...tionary touch ABC Touch the appropriate virtual key until the character you want appears on the display Number Touch the appropriate virtual key to enter a number Symbol Touch the appropriate virtual key to select a symbol Mode Function Key Function Clear characters Clear the entire display touch and hold Insert a space Start a new line touch and hold Move the cursor Touch to return to the virtual...

Page 32: ...s Add to Phonebook a memory location phone or SIM New 3 Select a number type if necessary 4 Enter contact information 5 Touch Options Save to add the contact to memory Find a contact 1 In Idle mode touch Phonebook 2 Touch the text input field 3 Enter the first few letters of the name you want to find and touch OK 4 Select the contact s name from the search list Once you have found a contact you ca...

Page 33: ...enu Images My photos a photo file Capture videos 1 In Idle mode press and hold the Camera key to turn on the camera 2 Touch to switch to Recording mode 3 Rotate the phone counter clockwise to landscape view 4 Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments 5 Press the Camera key to start recording 6 Press the Camera key to stop recording The video is saved automatically 7 Touch Back or press ...

Page 34: ...le stations automatically 4 Scroll left or right to select a radio station If you want to get information about the song you hear touch Options Song recognition X p 39 5 To turn the radio off touch Options FM radio off Listen to music files Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card Download from the wireless web X Browse the web Download from a PC with the optional Samsung PC Studio...

Page 35: ...Browse web pages 1 In Idle mode touch Menu Home to launch your service provider s homepage 2 Navigate web pages using the following keys Key Function Pause playback Resume playback Skip backward Scan backward in a file press and hold Skip forward Scan forward in a file press and hold Adjust the volume up or down Key Function Scroll up or down on a web page Enter a web address Open a list of saved ...

Page 36: ...ges 1 In Idle mode touch Menu Bookmarks Options Add bookmark 2 Touch the title input field 3 Enter a page title and touch OK 4 Touch the URL input field 5 Enter a web address URL and touch OK 6 Touch Save F488_RC book Page 31 Thursday October 9 2008 3 00 PM ...

Page 37: ...apabilities View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display To dial the number of a missed call 1 Touch the missed call you want to dial 2 Press to dial Call a recently dialled number 1 In Idle mode press to display a list of recent numbers 2 Scroll to the number you want and touch or press to dial F488_RC book Page 32 Thursday October 9 2008 3 00 PM ...

Page 38: ...end the current call press Answer a second call If your network supports this function you can answer a second incoming call 1 Press to answer the second call The first call is automatically placed on hold 2 Touch Swap to switch between the calls Make a multiparty call conference call 1 Call the first party you want to add to the multiparty call 2 While connected to the first party call the second...

Page 39: ...book 2 Scroll to the number you want to dial and touch or press to dial Use advanced Phonebook functions Learn to create namecards set speed dial numbers and create groups of contacts Create a namecard 1 In Idle mode touch Phonebook Options My name card 2 Enter your personal details 3 Touch Options Save Set speed dial numbers 1 In Idle mode touch Phonebook 2 Select a number you want to set 2 9 You...

Page 40: ... OK 4 Touch Save 5 To set the caller ID image touch Options Group settings Picture Images an image category an image Options Select 6 To set a group ringtone touch Ringtone Sounds a ringtone category a ringtone Options Select 7 Touch Options Save Use advanced messaging functions Learn to create templates and use templates to create new messages Create a text template 1 In Idle mode touch Menu Temp...

Page 41: ...s to use as your template X p 24 4 Touch Options Save as template Insert text templates in new messages 1 To start a new message touch Menu Create message a message type 2 Touch the text field 3 Touch Options Insert Text template a template Create a message from a multimedia template 1 In Idle mode touch Menu Templates Multimedia templates 2 Scroll to the template you want and touch Options Send Y...

Page 42: ...nd copy files from the PC to the phone Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more information Copy music files to a memory card 1 Insert a memory card 2 In Idle mode touch Menu Phone settings PC connections Mass storage Save 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 appear on the PC 5 ...

Page 43: ...alled When connected a pop up window will appear on the PC 5 Select Sync digital media files to this device in the pop up window on the PC 6 Edit or enter your phone s name in the pop up window then click Finish Create a playlist 1 In Idle mode touch Menu Playlists 2 Touch Create 3 Touch the text input field 4 Enter a title for your new playlist and touch OK Save 5 Select the new playlist 6 Touch ...

Page 44: ...confirm if necessary The radio scans and saves available stations automatically 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 Idle mode touch Menu Music recognition 2 Select Music recognition to connect to the server 3 When your phone is successfully registered touch Record to record a part of music you want to...

Page 45: ... exchanging data and using hands free features Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 In Idle mode touch Menu Settings Activation On 2 To allow other devices to locate your phone touch Settings My phone s visibility On 3 Touch Save Find and pair with other Bluetooth enabled devices 1 In Idle mode touch Menu Search 2 Select and drag a device icon into the centre F488_RC book Page 40 Thursday Octo...

Page 46: ... Touch the PIN input field and enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature and touch OK twice if necessary 2 Touch Yes to confirm that you are willing to receive data from the device if necessary Use Remote SIM mode In Remote SIM mode you can make or answer calls only with a connected Bluetooth hands free car kit via the SIM or USIM card on your phone To activate Remote SIM mode 1 In Idle mod...

Page 47: ...ation to turn on the mobile tracker 5 Touch Recipients to open the recipient list 6 Touch Options Phonebook to open your contact list 7 Select a contact a number 8 Touch Options OK to save the recipients 9 Touch Sender 10 Enter the sender s name and touch OK 11 Touch Save 12 Touch Agree Record and play voice memos Learn to operate your phone s voice recorder Record a voice memo 1 In Idle mode touc...

Page 48: ...ct the duration that the image displays 4 Repeat steps 2 3 above to add more images or videos 5 Touch Options Trim 6 Touch to play the video and touch Start at the point where you want the new video to begin 7 Touch End at the point where you want the new video to end 8 When you are finished touch Options Export Video Yes To save the project for future use touch Options Save project The project wi...

Page 49: ...7 Insert an image or video as desired between the clips 8 When you are finished touch Options Export Video Yes To save the project for future use touch Options Save project The project will be saved in Other files 9 Enter a new file name and touch Save Insert text 1 In Idle mode touch Menu Video editor 2 Touch Options Import Image or Video 3 Select an image or video category an image or video For ...

Page 50: ...ve Add sound track 1 In Idle mode touch Menu Video editor 2 Touch Options Import Image or Video 3 Select an image or video category an image or video For an image select the duration that the image displays 4 Repeat steps 2 3 above to add more images or video files 5 Touch Additional audio track Options Import sound 6 Touch Sounds a sound category a sound Options Select 7 When you are finished tou...

Page 51: ...s to confirm 7 Enter a new file name and touch Save 8 Touch Yes to check the file if necessary Upload photos and videos to the web Learn to post your photos and videos to photo sharing websites and blogs Activate the ShoZu account 1 In Idle mode touch Menu Application settings MobileBlog settings ShoZu activation 2 Select On 3 Touch Yes to confirm 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to activate the...

Page 52: ... Options Upload to web 3 Select a destination you want to post to 4 Enter a new title and information and touch Upload Use RSS reader Learn to use RSS reader to get the latest news and information from your favourite websites Create feeds 1 In Idle mode touch Menu RSS reader 2 Touch Options Add 3 Touch the URL input field 4 Enter the address of an RSS feed and touch OK 5 Touch OK Read RSS feeds 1 ...

Page 53: ... technology Play games 1 In Idle mode touch Menu Games 2 Select a game from the list and follow the onscreen instructions Launch applications 1 In Idle mode touch Menu Games an application 2 Touch Options to access a list of various options and settings for your application Depending on the software of the phone the download of java files may not be supported Available games may vary depending on ...

Page 54: ...your world clock 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 created a world clock 1 In Idle mode touch Menu World clock 2 Scroll to the world clock you want to add and touch Options Set as second clock Set and use alarms Learn to set and control alarms for important events Set a new alarm 1 In Idle m...

Page 55: ...Alarm activation to select Off 4 Touch Save Use the calculator 1 In Idle mode touch Menu Calculator 2 Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations Convert currencies or measurements 1 In Idle mode touch Menu Convertor a conversion type 2 Enter the currencies or measurements and units in the appropriate fields The auto power up feature sets the pho...

Page 56: ...Use the stopwatch 1 In Idle mode touch Menu Stopwatch 2 Touch or to begin and record lap times 3 When you are finished touch Stop 4 Touch Reset to clear recorded times Create a new task 1 In Idle mode touch Menu Task 2 Touch Options Create 3 Enter the details of the task 4 Touch Save Create a text memo 1 In Idle mode touch Menu Memo 2 Touch Options Create 3 Touch the screen to open the virtual key...

Page 57: ... create events Change the calendar view 1 In Idle mode touch Menu 2 Touch Options View by Day or Week Create an event 1 In Idle mode touch Menu 2 Touch Options Create an event type 3 Enter the details of the event as required 4 Touch Save F488_RC book Page 52 Thursday October 9 2008 3 00 PM ...

Page 58: ...ase insert SIM card Ensure that the SIM or USIM card is installed correctly Phone lock When the phone lock feature is enabled you must enter the password you set for the phone PIN lock When using the phone for the first time or when the PIN requirement is enabled you must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM or USIM card You can disable this feature by using the PIN lock menu PUK lock Your SIM or U...

Page 59: ...sure that you have not set call barring for the phone number Another caller cannot hear you speaking Ensure that you are not covering the built in microphone Ensure that the microphone is close to your mouth If using a headset ensure that it is properly connected The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes Your battery is low Recharge or replace the battery to continue using the phone The audio q...

Page 60: ...nals may be dirty Wipe both gold coloured contacts with a clean soft cloth and try charging the battery again If the battery will no longer charge completely dispose of the old battery properly and replace it with a new battery Your phone is hot to the touch When you use several applications at once your phone requires more power and may heat up This is normal and should not affect your phone s li...