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6safety and usage information• Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty areas to prevent damage to moving parts.• Your phone is a complex ele

safety and usage information7Use your phone in the normal positionAvoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna.Allow only qualified personnel to s

8safety and usage informationEnsure access to emergency servicesEmergency calls from your phone may not be possible in some areas or circumstances. Be

safety and usage information9Correct disposal of this product(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)(Applicable in the European Union and other

10introducing yourmobile phone In this section, learn about your mobile phone’slayout, keys, display, and icons.UnpackCheck your product box for the f

introducing your mobile phone11Phone layoutThe inside of your phone includes the following keys and features:The outside of your phone includes the fo

12introducing your mobile phoneKeysKey FunctionSoftkeysPerform actions indicated at the bottom of the display4-way navigationIn Idle mode, access user

introducing your mobile phone13DisplayYour phone’s main display consists of three areas:Special functionEnter special characters or perform special fu

14introducing your mobile phoneIconsLearn about the icons that appear on your display.Icon DefinitionSignal strengthSOS message feature activatedGPRS

introducing your mobile phone15Alarm activatedMemory card insertedBrowsing the webConnecting to secured web pageCall diverting activatedRoaming (outsi

iiusing thismanualThis user manual has been specially designed toguide you through the functions and features of yourmobile phone. To get started quic

16introducing your mobile phoneConfiguration message fullBattery power levelCurrent timeIcon DefinitionG400.book Page 16 Thursday, May 7, 2009 5:13

17assembling and preparing your mobile phoneassembling andpreparing yourmobile phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for it

18assembling and preparing your mobile phone2. Insert the SIM or USIM card. 3. Insert the battery.4. Replace the battery cover.Place the SIM or USIM c

assembling and preparing your mobile phone19Charge the batteryBefore using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery.1. Open the cover

20assembling and preparing your mobile phoneInsert a memory card (optional)To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Your p

21using basic functionsusing basicfunctions Learn how to perform basic operations and use themain features of your mobile phone.Turn your phone on and

22using basic functionsAccess menusTo access your phone’s menus,1. Press a softkey for the menu you want.2. Use the navigation key to scroll to a menu

23using basic functionsCustomise your phoneGet more from your phone by customising it to match your preferences.Adjust the volume of the key tonesIn I

24using basic functionsSelect a wallpaper (Idle mode)1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Display and light settings → Homescreen → Main d

25using basic functionsCustomise the external displayTo set a wallpaper,1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Display and light settings →

using this manualiiiCopyright informationRights to all technologies and products that comprise this device are the property of their respective owners

26using basic functionsUse basic call functionsLearn to make or answer calls and use basic call functions.Make a call1. In Idle mode, enter an area co

27using basic functionsSend and view messagesLearn to send or view text (SMS), multimedia (MMS), or email messages.Send a text or multimedia message1.

28using basic functions• Press and hold [ ] to switch to Symbol mode.Enter text in one of the following modes:View text or multimedia messages1. In Id

29using basic functionsAdd and find contactsLearn the basics of using the Phonebook feature.Add a new contact1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and

30using basic functionsUse basic camera functionsLearn the basics to capture and view photos and videos.Capture photos1. From the external display, to

31using basic functionsCapture videos1. From the external display, touch → to turn on the camera.2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape v

32using basic functions3. Press <Yes> to start automatic tuning.The radio scans and saves available stations automatically.4. Scroll left or rig

33using basic functionsListen to music filesStart by transferring files to your phone or memory card:• Download from the wireless web. X Browse the we

34using basic functionsPlay music on the external display1. From the external display, touch → .2. Select a music category → a music file.3. Control

35using basic functionsBookmark your favourite web pages1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Browser → Bookmarks.2. Press <Options&

ivcontentssafety and usage information 2Safety warnings ...2Safety precautions ...

36using advancedfunctions Learn how to perform advanced operations and useadditional features of your mobile phone.Use advanced call functionsLearn ab

37using advanced functionsHold a call or retrieve a held callPress <Hold> to place a call on hold or press <Retrieve> to retrieve a held c

38using advanced functions4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add more parties (if necessary).5. To end the multiparty call, press [ ].Call an international nu

39using advanced functionsSet speed dial numbers1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Phonebook.You can also press <Phonebook> in Idle mode.2. S

40using advanced functionsUse advanced messaging functionsLearn to create templates and use templates to create new messages.Create a text template1.

41using advanced functions2. Scroll to the template you want and press <Options> → Send.Your template opens as a new multimedia message.Use adva

42using advanced functionsSynchronise your phone with Windows Media Player1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Phone settings → PC connect

43using advanced functionsStore radio stationsStore radio stations in the Favourites and access the radio stations.To store radio stations automatical

44using tools andapplications Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s toolsand additional applications.Use the Bluetooth wireless featureLearn abou

45using tools and applicationsFind and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled devices1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Bluetooth → Searc

contentsvSwitch applications ... 22Use the external display ...22Customise your phone ...

46using tools and applicationsTo activate Remote SIM mode,1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Bluetooth.2. Press <Options> → Se

47using tools and applicationsActivate and send an SOS messageWhen you have an emergency, you can send an SOS message asking for help.1. In Idle mode,

48using tools and applicationsTo activate the mobile tracker,1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Security → Mobile tracker.2. Enter your

49using tools and applications3. Control the playback using the following keys:Use Java-powered games and applicationsLearn to use games and applicati

50using tools and applicationsUse the RSS readerLearn to use the RSS reader to get the latest news and information from your favourite websites.Create

51using tools and applicationsUpload photos and videos to the webLearn to post your photos and videos to photo sharing websites and blogs.Activate the

52using tools and applicationsCreate and view world clocksLearn to view the time in another country or city and set world clocks to appear on your dis

53using tools and applicationsSet and use alarmsLearn to set and control alarms for important events.Set a new alarm1. In Idle mode, press <Menu>

54using tools and applicationsUse the calculator1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Calculator.2. Use the keys that correspond to the

55using tools and applicationsCreate a new task1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Task.2. Press <Options> → Create.3. Enter th

2safety andusageinformation Comply with the following precautions to avoiddangerous or illegal situations and ensure peakperformance of your mobile ph

atroubleshootingIf you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional.While

btroubleshootingYour phone displays “No service” or “Service unavailable.”• When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose re

ctroubleshootingThe audio quality of the call is poor.• Ensure that you are not blocking the phone’s internal antenna.• When you are in areas with wea

dindexindexalarmscreating, 53deactivating, 53stopping, 53batterycharging, 19installing, 17low battery indicator, 19Bluetoothactivating, 44receiving da

eindexcountdown timersee tools, countdown timerFM radiolistening to, 31storing stations, 43headset 26internetsee web browserJavaaccessing applications

findexSIM card 17SOS message 47stopwatchsee tools, stopwatchtask 55templatesinserting, 40multimedia, 40text, 40textcreating memos, 55entering, 27messa

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Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE)We, Samsung Electronicsdeclare under our sole responsibility that the productGSM Mobile Phone : SGH-G400to which

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 Webhttp://ww

safety and usage information3Install mobile phones and equipment with cautionEnsure that any mobile phones or related equipment installed in your vehi

4safety and usage informationTurn off the phone in potentially explosive environmentsDo not use your phone at refuelling points (service stations) or

safety and usage information5Turn off the phone near medical equipmentYour phone can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care faci