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http://www.samsungmobile.com English (IND). 09/2008. Rev. 1.0
SGH-L700
user manual
Instructional icons
using this Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons
you will see in this manual:
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Copyright information
→ Followed by—the order of options or
menus you must select to perform a step; Rights to all technologies and products that
for example: Press [OK] → Messages → comprise this device are the property of their
Create message (represents [OK] respective owners:
followed by Messages, followed by • Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the
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safety and usage information 2
Safety warnings .......................................... 2
contents Safety precautions ...................................... 4
Important usage information ....................... 7
introducing your mobile phone 10
Unpack ..................................................... 10
Phone layout ............................................. 11
Keys ......................................................... 12
Display ...................................................... 13
Icons ......................................................... 13
assembling and preparing your mobile
phone 15
Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ... 15
Charge the battery .................................... 17
Insert a memory card (optional) ................. 18
using basic functions 19
Turn your phone on and off ....................... 19
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Access menus .......................................... 20 Record and play voice memos .................. 40
Customise your phone .............................. 20 Use Java-powered games and
Use basic call functions ............................ 21 applications .............................................. 40
Send and view messages ......................... 23 Use the RSS reader .................................. 41
Add and find contacts ............................... 25 Upload photos and videos to the web ...... 42
contents
Use basic camera functions ...................... 25 Create and view world clocks ................... 43
Listen to music ......................................... 26 Set and use alarms ................................... 44
Browse the web ........................................ 28 Use the calculator ..................................... 45
Convert currencies or measurements ....... 45
using advanced functions 29
Set a countdown timer ............................. 46
Use advanced call functions ..................... 29
Use the stopwatch .................................... 46
Use advanced Phonebook functions ......... 31
Create a new task ..................................... 46
Use advanced messaging functions .......... 32
Create a text memo .................................. 46
Use advanced music functions ................. 34
Manage your calendar .............................. 47
using tools and applications 37
troubleshooting a
Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ............ 37
Print images .............................................. 38
Activate the mobile tracker ........................ 39
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Safety warnings
safety and Keep your phone away from small
usage children and pets
Keep your phone and all accessories out of the
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Install mobile phones and equipment • Never place batteries or phones on or in heating
with caution devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or
radiators. Batteries may explode when
Ensure that any mobile phones or related equipment overheated.
installed in your vehicle are securely mounted. Avoid
placing your phone and accessories near or in an air • Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid
exposing the battery to high external pressure,
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Turn off the phone in potentially
explosive environments Safety precautions
Do not use your phone at refuelling points (service
stations) or near fuels or chemicals. Turn off your Drive safely at all times
phone whenever directed by warning signs or Avoid using your phone while driving and obey all
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• Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty Avoid interference with other electronic
areas to prevent damage to moving parts. devices
• Your phone is a complex electronic device— Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that
protect it from impacts and rough handling to may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded
avoid serious damage. electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing
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Important usage information • Disconnect chargers from power sources when
not in use.
• Use batteries only for their intended purpose.
Use your phone in the normal position
Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna. Handle SIM cards and memory cards
with care
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Ensure access to emergency services During testing, the maximum SAR recorded for this
Emergency calls from your phone may not be model was 0.718 watts per kilogram. In normal use,
possible in some areas or circumstances. Before the actual SAR is likely to be much lower, as the
travelling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an phone has been designed to emit only the RF
alternate method of contacting emergency services energy necessary to transmit a signal to the nearest
base station. By automatically emitting lower levels
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Correct disposal of this product Business users should contact their supplier and
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) check the terms and conditions of the purchase
contract. This product should not be mixed with
(Applicable in the European Union and other commercial wastes for disposal.
other European countries with separate
collection systems)
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Unpack
introducing your Check your product box for the following items:
• Mobile phone
mobile phone •
•
Battery
Travel adapter (charger)
• User manual
In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s
layout, keys, display, and icons. 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.
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Phone layout The rear of your phone includes the following keys
and features:
The front of your phone includes the following keys
and features:
Camera lens
Alphanumeric keys You can lock the keys to prevent any unwanted
Special Mouthpiece phone operations. To lock, press and hold [ ].
function keys To unlock these keys, press and hold [ ].
When the auto keypad lock is on, the keys will
be locked automatically after the display turns off.
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Keys Key Function
Enter numbers, letters and special
Key Function Alpha- characters; In Idle mode, press and
Perform actions indicated at the numeric hold [1] to access voice mails and
Softkeys
bottom of the display [0] to enter an international call prefix
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Display Icons
Your phone’s display consists of three areas: Learn about the icons that appear on your display.
Icon line Icon Definition
Displays various icons Signal strength
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Icon Definition Icon Definition
Bluetooth activated Meeting profile activated
Connected with PC Outdoor profile activated
Memory card inserted Offline profile activated
Battery power level
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Install the SIM or USIM card and
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Charge the battery 2. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a
power outlet.
Before using the phone for the first time, you must
charge the battery. 3. When the battery is fully charged (the icon is
no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from
1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack and plug the power outlet.
the small end of the travel adapter.
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Insert a memory card (optional) 3. Push the memory card in the memory card slot
until it locks in place.
To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a
memory card. Your phone accepts microSD™
memory cards up to 8 GB (depending on memory To remove the memory card, push it gently until it
card manufacturer and type). disengages from the phone, and then pull the card
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Turn your phone on and off
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Access menus Switch to or from the Silent profile
To access your phone’s menus, In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to silence or
unsilence your phone.
1. Press a softkey for the menu you want.
2. Use the navigation key to scroll to a menu or Change your ringtone
option. 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Settings → Phone
3. Press <Select>, <Confirm>, or [OK] to confirm profiles.
using basic functions
the highlighted option. 2. Scroll to the profile you are using.
4. Press <Back> to move up one level; Press [ ] 3. Press <Options> → Edit → Voice call ringtone
to return to Idle mode. or Video call ringtone.
4. Scroll left or right to a memory location
Customise your phone (if necessary).
Get more from your phone by customising it to 5. Select a ringtone category → a ringtone.
match your preferences.
6. Press <Options> → Save.
Adjust the volume of the key tones To switch to another profile, select it from the list.
In Idle mode, press the Volume key up or down to
adjust the key tone volume.
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Select a wallpaper (Idle mode) Lock your phone
1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Settings → Display 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Settings → Security
& light settings → Display settings → → Phone lock.
Wallpaper → Pictures. 2. Select On.
2. Scroll left or right to a memory location 3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and press
(if necessary). <Confirm>.
3. Select an image category → an image.
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2. Press [ ] to dial the number. In Speakerphone mode, a noisy environment
For a video call, press the Camera key. will make it difficult to hear the person whom
3. To end the call, press [ ]. you are speaking with. In a noisy environment,
it is better to use the normal phone mode for
Answer a call
1. When a call comes in, press [ ]. better audio performance.
2. For a video call, press <Show me>. Use the headset
using basic functions
3. To end the call, press [ ]. By plugging the supplied headset into the
multifunction jack, you can make and answer calls:
Adjust the volume
To adjust the volume during a call, press the Volume • To redial the last call, press the headset button
key up or down. twice.
• To answer a call, press and hold the headset
Use the speakerphone feature button.
1. During a call, press <Options> → Speaker on • To end a call, press and hold the headset button.
to activate the speaker.
2. To switch back to the earpiece, press
<Options> → Normal
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Send and view messages Send an email
Learn to send or view text (SMS), multimedia (MMS), 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Messages → Create
or email messages. message → Email.
2. Enter your email text.
Send a text or multimedia message 3. Press <Options> → Add attachment or Create
1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Messages → Create item and attach a file (if necessary).
message → Message.
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Add and find contacts 3. Select the contact’s name from the search list.
Once you have found a contact, you can:
Learn the basics of using the Phonebook feature.
• call the contact by pressing [ ]
Add a new contact • edit the contact information by pressing
<Options> → Edit
1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press
<Options>.
Use basic camera functions
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4. Press [OK] or the Camera key to take a photo. 6. Press [OK] or the Camera key to stop recording.
The photo is saved automatically. The video is saved automatically.
5. Press < > to take another photo (step 2). 7. Press <Back> to record another video (step 3).
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3. Press [OK] to turn on the FM radio. After transferring music files to your phone or
4. Scroll left or right to a radio station. memory card,
5. To turn off the FM radio, press [OK]. 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Music player.
2. Select a music category → a music file.
Listen to music files 3. Control playback using the following keys:
Start by transferring files to your phone or memory Key Function
card:
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Browse the web Bookmark your favourite web pages
Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Internet →
pages. Bookmarks.
2. Press <Options> → Add bookmark.
Browse web pages 3. Enter a page title and a web address (URL).
1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Internet → Go to 4. Press <Save>.
homepage to launch your service provider’s
using basic functions
homepage.
2. Navigate web pages using the following keys:
Key Function
Navigation Scroll up or down on a web page
OK Select an item
<Back> Return to the previous page
<Options> Access a list of browser options
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Use advanced call functions
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Hold a call or retrieve a held call Answer a second call
Press <Hold> to place a call on hold or press If your network supports this function, you can
<Retrieve> to retrieve a held call. answer a second incoming call:
1. Press [ ] to answer the second call.
Dial a second call
The first call is automatically placed on hold.
If your network supports this function, you can dial
2. Press <Swap> to switch between the calls.
another number during a call:
using advanced functions 1. Press <Hold> to place the first call on hold. Make a multiparty call (conference call)
2. Enter the second number to dial and press 1. Call the first party you want to add to the
[ ]. multiparty call.
3. Press <Swap> to switch between the two calls. 2. While connected to the first party, call the
4. To end the call on hold, press <Options> → End second party.
call → Held call. The first party is automatically placed on hold.
5. To end the current call, press [ ]. 3. When connected to the second party, press
<Options> → Join.
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4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add more parties (if Use advanced Phonebook functions
necessary).
Learn to create namecards, set speed dial numbers,
5. To end the multiparty call, press [ ]. and create groups of contacts.
Call an international number Create a namecard
1. In Idle mode, press and hold [0] to insert the + 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Phonebook.
character.
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2. Scroll to a contact to assign. 4. Enter a group name and press <Save>.
3. Press <Options> → Assign speed dial. 5. Press <Options> → Group settings.
4. Scroll to a number you want to set (2-9) and 6. To set the caller ID image, press [OK] → an
press <Select>. image category → an image.
The contact is saved to the speed dial number. 7. To set a group ringtone, scroll down and press
You can now call this contact from Idle mode [OK] → a ringtone category → a ringtone.
by pressing and holding the assigned speed 8. Press <Options> → Save.
using advanced functions
dial number.
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3. Enter your text and press [OK] to save the Insert text templates in new messages
template.
1. To start a new message, press [OK] →
Messages → Create message → a message
Create a multimedia template type.
1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Messages → 2. In the text field, and press <Options> → Insert
Templates → Multimedia templates. → Text template → a template.
2. Press <Add new> to open a new template
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Use advanced music functions Synchronise your phone with Windows
Learn to prepare music files, create playlists, and
Media Player
store radio stations. 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Settings → Phone
settings → PC connection → Media player.
Copy music files via Samsung PC Studio 2. Press [ ] to return to Idle mode.
1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Settings → Phone 3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the
settings → PC connection → Samsung PC
using advanced functions
multifunction jack on your phone to a PC with
studio. Windows Media Player installed.
2. Press [ ] to return to Idle mode. When connected, a pop-up window will appear
3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the on the PC.
multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. 4. Select Sync digital media files to this device in
4. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the the pop-up window on the PC.
PC to the phone. 5. Edit or enter your phone’s name in the pop-up
Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more window (if necessary), and then click Finish.
information. 6. Select and drag the music files you want to the
sync list.
7. Click Start Sync.
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Copy music files to a memory card 3. Enter a title for your new playlist and press
<Save>.
1. Insert a memory card.
4. Select the new playlist.
2. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Settings → Phone
settings → PC connection → Mass storage. 5. Press <Options> → Add → a source.
3. Press [ ] to return to Idle mode. 6. Select the files you want to include and press
<OK>.
4. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the
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Store radio stations automatically
1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s
multifunction jack.
2. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Applications → FM
radio.
3. Press [OK] to start the FM radio.
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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
1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Settings → Network
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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 press <OK>.
When the owner of the other device enters the 1. Enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature
same code or accepts the connection, pairing is and press <OK> (if necessary).
complete. 2. Press <Yes> to confirm that you are willing to
receive data from the device (if necessary).
Send data using the Bluetooth wireless
using tools and applications Print images
feature
1. Select the file or item from one of your phone’s Learn to print your image with an optional PC data
applications that you want to send. cable or the Bluetooth wireless feature.
2. Press <Options> → Send namecard via, To use an optional PC data cable,
Send, Send via, or Send URL → Bluetooth or
Via bluetooth (when sending contact data, 1. Connect the multifunction jack on your phone to
specify which data to send). a compatible printer.
2. Open an image. X p. 26
3. Press <Options> → Print via → USB.
4. Set print options and print the image.
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To use the Bluetooth wireless feature, 2. Enter your password and press <Confirm>.
1. Open an image. 3. Scroll left or right to On.
2. Press <Options> → Print via → Bluetooth. 4. Scroll down and press [OK] to open the recipient
3. Select a Bluetooth-enabled printer and pair with list.
the printer. X p. 37 5. Press <Options> → Phonebook to open your
4. Set print options and print the image. contact list.
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Record and play voice memos 3. Control the playback using the following keys:
Key Function
Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder.
OK Pause or resume playback
Record a voice memo Volume Adjust the volume up or down
1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Applications → • Left: Scan backward in a file
Voice recorder. Navigation • Right: Scan forward in a file
• Down: Stop playback
using tools and applications
2. Press [OK] to start recording.
3. Speak your memo into the microphone.
4. When you are finished speaking, press the
Use Java-powered games and
navigation key down. applications
Learn to use games and applications powered by
Play a voice memo award-winning Java technology.
1. From the voice recorder screen, press
<Options> → My voice clips. Play games
2. Select a file. 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → My files → Games
and more.
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2. Select a game from the list and follow the Add feeds
onscreen instructions.
To add by entering the address of an RSS feed,
Available games may vary, depending on your
service provider or region. Game controls and 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Applications → RSS
options may vary. reader → My feeds.
2. Select Get feed.
Launch applications 3. Enter the address of an RSS feed and press
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Create a new destination Create and view world clocks
1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Settings → Learn to view the time in another country or city and
Application settings → MobileBlog settings → set world clocks to appear on your display.
Destinations.
2. Press <Options> → Create new. Create a world clock
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to add a new 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Applications →
destination site. World clock.
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Add a world clock to your display Set and use alarms
In Dual Clock Display mode, you can view clocks Learn to set and control alarms for important events.
with two different time zones on your display.
After you have saved world clocks, Set a new alarm
1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Applications → 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Alarms.
World clock. 2. Scroll to an empty alarm location and press [OK].
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Stop an alarm Use the calculator
When the alarm sounds, 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Applications →
• Press <OK> or [OK] to stop an alarm without Calculator.
snooze. 2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator
• Press <OK> or [OK] to stop an alarm with display to perform basic mathematical
snooze, or press <Snooze> or any key to silence operations.
the alarm for the snooze period.
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Set a countdown timer Create a new task
1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Applications → 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Applications →
Timer. Task.
2. Press <Set>. 2. Press <Options> → Create.
3. Enter hours or minutes to count down and press 3. Enter the details of the task.
<OK>. 4. Press <Options> → Save.
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Manage your calendar
Learn to change the calendar view and create
events.
Create an event
1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Calendar.
2. Press <Options> → Create → an event type.
3. Enter the details of the event as required.
4. Press [OK], or press <Options> → Save.
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troubleshooting
If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service
professional.
When you turn on your phone, the following Message Try this to solve the problem:
messages may appear:
When using the phone for the first time
Message Try this to solve the problem: or when the PIN requirement is
enabled, you must enter the PIN
Please PIN lock
Ensure that the SIM or USIM card is supplied with the SIM or USIM card.
insert SIM
installed correctly. You can disable this feature by using
card
the PIN lock menu.
When the phone lock feature is
Your SIM or USIM card is blocked,
Phone lock enabled, you must enter the password
usually as a result of entering your PIN
you set for the phone.
PUK lock incorrectly several times. You must
enter the PUK supplied by your
service provider.
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Your phone displays “Call not allowed” or “No Another caller cannot reach you.
service.”
• 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. Move to network.
another area and try again.
• Ensure that you have not set call barring for the
• You cannot access some options without a phone number.
subscription. Contact your service provider for
more details. Another caller cannot hear you speaking.
You enter a number, but the call is not dialled. • Ensure that you are not covering the built-in
troubleshooting
microphone.
• Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key: [ ].
• Ensure that the microphone is close to your
• Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular mouth.
network.
• If using a headset, ensure that it is properly
• Ensure that you have not set call barring for the connected.
phone number.
The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes.
Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to
continue using the phone.
b
The audio quality of the call is poor. • If the battery will no longer charge completely,
dispose of the old battery properly and replace it
• Ensure that you are not blocking the phone’s
with a new battery.
internal antenna.
• When you are in areas with weak signals or poor Your phone is hot to the touch.
reception, you may lose reception. Move to When you use several applications at once, your
another area and try again. phone requires more power and may heat up.
You select a contact to call, but the call is not This is normal and should not affect your phone’s
dialled. lifespan or performance.
troubleshooting
• Ensure that the correct number is stored in the
contact list.
• Re-enter and save the number, if necessary.
The battery does not charge properly or
sometimes the phone turns itself off.
• The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both
gold-coloured contacts with a clean, soft cloth
and try charging the battery again.