Samsung Electronics Co GTS5603T Cellular/PCS GSM/EDGE Phone with UMTS V and Bluetooth User Manual S5600
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Cellular/PCS GSM/EDGE Phone with UMTS V and Bluetooth S5600
Users Manual
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
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-24759A
English (TEL). 06/2009. Rev. 1.0
GT-S5603T
user manual
2009.06.25
DRAFT
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using this
manual
This user manual has been specially designed to
guide you through the functions and features of your
mobile phone. To get started quickly,
refer to “introducing your mobile phone,”
“assembling 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
X
Refer to
—pages with related information;
for example:
X
p. 12 (represents “see
page 12”)
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Copyright information
Rights to all technologies and products that
comprise this device are the property of their
respective owners:
• Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
Bluetooth QD ID: B015273.
• Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
• Windows Media Player® is a registered trademark
of Microsoft Corporation.
→
Followed by
—the order of options or
menus you must select to perform a step;
for example: In Menu mode, touch
Messages → Create message
(represents Messages, followed by
Create message)
[]
Square brackets
—phone keys; for
example: [ ] (represents the Power/
Menu exit key)
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contents
safety and usage information .................. 2
Safety warnings ........................................... 2
Safety precautions ....................................... 4
Important usage information ........................ 7
introducing your mobile phone ............. 12
Unpack ..................................................... 12
Phone layout ............................................. 13
Keys .......................................................... 14
Display ...................................................... 15
Icons ......................................................... 15
assembling and preparing your mobile
phone ...................................................... 17
Install the SIM or USIM card and battery .... 17
Charge the battery .................................... 19
Insert a memory card (optional) ................. 20
using basic functions ............................. 22
Turn your phone on and off ....................... 22
Use the touch screen ................................ 23
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Access menus ........................................... 24
Switch applications .................................... 24
Use widgets .............................................. 25
Access help information ............................. 26
Customise your phone ............................... 26
Use basic call functions ............................. 28
Send and view messages .......................... 29
Add and find contacts ............................... 31
Use basic camera functions ....................... 32
Listen to music .......................................... 32
Browse the web ........................................ 34
using advanced functions ..................... 36
Use advanced call functions ...................... 36
Use advanced phonebook functions .......... 38
Use advanced messaging functions .......... 39
Use advanced music functions .................. 40
using tools and applications ................. 44
Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ............. 44
Activate the mobile tracker ........................ 46
Make fake calls .......................................... 46
Record and play voice memos ...................47
Edit images ................................................48
Print images ...............................................50
Upload photos and videos to the web ........51
Use Java-powered games and applications 52
Synchronise data .......................................53
Use RSS reader .........................................53
View world clocks ......................................54
Set and use alarms ....................................55
Use the calculator ......................................56
Convert currencies or measurements .........56
Set a countdown timer ...............................56
Use the stopwatch .....................................56
Create a new task ......................................57
Create a text memo ...................................57
Manage your calendar ................................57
troubleshooting ........................................ a
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safety and
usage
information
Comply with the following precautions to avoid
dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak
performance of your mobile phone.
Keep your phone away from small
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.
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Install mobile phones and equipment
with caution
Ensure that any mobile phones or related equipment
installed in your vehicle are securely mounted. Avoid
placing your phone and accessories near or in an air
bag deployment area. Improperly installed wireless
equipment can cause serious injury when air bags
inflate rapidly.
Handle and dispose of batteries and
chargers with care
• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and
chargers specifically designed for your phone.
Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause
serious injuries or damage to your phone.
• Never dispose of batteries or phones in a fire.
Follow all local regulations when disposing used
batteries or phones.
• 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 inches) between
mobile phones and pacemakers to avoid potential
interference, as recommended by manufacturers
and the independent research group, Wireless
Technology Research. If you have any reason to
suspect that your phone is interfering with a
pacemaker or other medical device, turn off the
phone immediately and contact the manufacturer of
the pacemaker or medical device for guidance.
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safety and usage information
Turn off the phone in potentially
explosive environments
Do not use your phone at refuelling points (service
stations) or near fuels or chemicals. Turn off your
phone whenever directed by warning signs or
instructions. Your phone could cause explosions or
fire in and around fuel or chemical storage and
transfer areas or blasting areas. Do not store or carry
flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in
the same compartment as the phone, its parts, or
accessories.
Reduce the risk of repetitive motion
injuries
While using 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 accessories to
increase your safety when possible.
Follow all safety warnings and
regulations
Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a
mobile phone in a certain area.
Use only Samsung-approved
accessories
Using incompatible accessories may damage your
phone or cause injury.
Safety precautions
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Turn off the phone near medical
equipment
Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in
hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all
regulations, posted warnings, and directions from
medical personnel.
Turn off the phone or disable the
wireless functions when in an aircraft
Your phone can cause interference with aircraft
equipment. Follow all airline regulations and turn off
your phone or switch to a mode that disables the
wireless functions when directed by airline
personnel.
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 damage.
• Never use a damaged charger or battery.
Handle your phone carefully and
sensibly
• Do not allow your phone to get wet—liquids can
cause serious damage. Do not handle your
phone with wet hands. Water damage to your
phone can void your manufacturer’s warranty.
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safety and usage information
• Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty
areas to prevent damage to moving parts.
• Your phone is a complex electronic device—
protect it from impacts and rough handling to
avoid serious damage.
• Do not paint your phone, as paint can clog
moving parts and prevent proper operation.
• If your phone has a camera or light, avoid using it
close to the eyes of children or animals.
• Your phone 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
aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices
in homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of
your electronic devices to solve any interference
problems you experience.
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Use your phone in the normal position
Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna.
Allow only qualified personnel to service
your phone
Allowing unqualified personnel to service your phone
may result in damage to your phone and will void
your warranty.
Ensure maximum battery and charger
life
• Avoid charging batteries for more than a week, as
overcharging may shorten battery life.
• Over time, unused batteries will discharge and
must be recharged 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.
• Frequent writing and erasing will shorten the life
span of memory cards.
• Do not touch gold-coloured contacts or terminals
with your fingers or metal objects. If dirty, wipe the
card with a soft cloth.
Important usage information
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safety and usage information
Ensure access to emergency services
Emergency calls from your phone may not be
possible in some areas or circumstances. Before
travelling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an
alternate method of contacting emergency services
personnel.
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Correct disposal of this product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in the European Union and
other European countries with separate
collection systems)
This marking on the product, accessories
or literature indicates that the product and
its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset,
USB cable) should not be disposed of with other
household waste at the end of their working life. To
prevent possible harm to the environment or human
health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please
separate these items from other types of waste and
recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable
reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer
where they purchased this product, or their local
government office, for details of where and how they
can take these items for environmentally safe
recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and
check the terms and conditions of the purchase
contract. This product and its electronic accessories
should not be mixed with other commercial wastes
for disposal.
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safety and usage information
Correct disposal of batteries in this
product
(Applicable in the European Union and
other European countries with separate
battery return systems)
This marking on the battery, manual or
packaging indicates that the batteries in this product
should not be disposed of with other household
waste at the end of their working life. Where marked,
the chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the
battery contains mercury, cadmium or lead above
the reference levels in EC Directive 2006/66. If
batteries are not properly disposed of, these
substances can cause harm to human health or the
environment.
To protect natural resources and to promote material
reuse, please separate batteries from other types of
waste and recycle them through your local, free
battery return system.
Disclaimer
Some contents and services accessible through this
device belong to third parties and are protected by
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property laws. Such content and services are
provided solely for your personal noncommercial
use. You may not use any content or services in a
manner that has not been authorized by the content
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foregoing, unless expressly authorized by the
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THIRD PARTY CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE
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WARRANT CONTENT OR SERVICES SO
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interruption or suspension of any content or service
made available through this device.
Samsung is neither responsible nor liable for
customer service related to the content and
services. Any question or request for service relating
to the content or services should be made directly to
the respective content and service providers.
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introducing your
mobile phone
In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s
layout, keys, display, and icons.
Unpack
Check your 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.
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Phone layout
The front of your phone includes the following keys
and features:
The rear of your phone includes the following keys
and features:
Power/Menu
exit key
Front camera
lens for video
calls
Touch screen
Volume key
Dial key
Back key
Mouthpiece
for video calls
and
speakerphone
Mouthpiece
for voice calls
Earpiece
You can lock the touch screen and keys to
prevent any unwanted phone operations. To
lock, press the Hold key.
Battery cover
Internal
antenna
Multifunction
jack
Camera key
Rear camera
lens
Flashbulb
Hold key
Speaker
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Keys
Key Function
Dial
Make or answer a call; In Idle mode,
retrieve recently dialled, missed, or
received numbers
Back
In Menu mode, return to the
previous level; Open the application
switch window to access other
applications without exiting the
current application (press and hold)
Power/
Menu exit
Turn the phone on and off (press
and hold); End a call; In Menu
mode, cancel input and return to
Idle mode
Volume
Adjust the phone’s volume; In Idle
mode, press the Volume key down
to make a fake call
Hold Lock or unlock the touch screen
and keys
Camera
In Idle mode, turn on the camera; In
Camera mode, take a photo or
record a video
Key Function
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Display
Your phone’s display consists of three areas:
Icons
Learn about the icons that appear on your display.
Icon line
Displays various icons
Text and graphic area
Displays messages,
instructions, and
information you enter
Icon Definition
Signal strength
GPRS network connected
EDGE network connected
UMTS network connected
HSDPA network connected
Voice call in progress
Video call in progress
Browsing the web
Connected to secured web page
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Call diverting activated
Bluetooth activated
Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset
connected
Synchronised with PC
New text message (SMS)
New multimedia message (MMS)
New email message
New voice mail message
New push message
New configuration message
Alarm activated
Icon Definition
Memory card inserted
Normal profile activated
Silent profile activated
Battery power level
Current time
Icon Definition
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assembling and
preparing your
mobile phone
Get started by assembling and setting up
your mobile phone for its first use.
Install the SIM or USIM card and
battery
When you subscribe to a cellular service, you 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 or HSDPA services, you can purchase
a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.
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To install the SIM or USIM card and battery,
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Insert the SIM or USIM card.
If the phone is on, press and hold [ ] to turn
it off.
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.
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3. Insert the battery.
4. Replace the battery cover.
Charge the battery
Before using the phone for the first time, you must
charge the battery.
1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack.
2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the
multifunction jack.
Improperly connecting the travel adapter can
cause serious damage to the phone. Any
damages by misuse are not covered by the
warranty.
With the triangle
facing up
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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.
Insert a memory card (optional)
To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a
memory card. Your phone accepts microSD™
memory cards up to 16 GB (depending on memory
card manufacturer and type).
1. Remove the battery cover and the battery.
2. Unlock the memory card cover.
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 becomes too low, the phone
will automatically power off. Recharge your
battery to continue using your phone.
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3. Lift the memory card cover and insert a memory
card with the label side facing up.
4. Close and lock the memory card cover.
5. Insert the battery.
6. Replace the battery cover.
To remove the memory card, open the memory card
cover and remove the memory card.
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using basic
functions
Learn how to perform basic operations and use the
main features of your mobile phone.
Turn your phone on and off
To turn your phone on,
1. Press and hold [ ].
2. Enter your PIN and touch Confirm (if necessary).
To turn your phone off, repeat step 1above.
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 aeroplane
and hospitals.
To switch to the offline profile, in Menu mode, select
Settings → Phone profiles → Offline.
Follow all posted warnings and directions from
official personnel when in areas where wireless
devices are prohibited.
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Use the touch screen
Your phone’s touch screen lets you easily select
items or perform functions.
Learn basic actions to use the touch screen.
• Touch an icon to open a menu or launch an
application.
• Drag your finger up or down to scroll through
vertical lists.
For the optimal use of the touch screen,
remove the screen protection film before
using your phone.
Do not allow the touch screen to come in
contact with conductive elements, such as
water. The touch screen may react to these
types of elements.
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• Drag your finger left or right to scroll through
horizontal lists. Access menus
To access your phone’s menus,
1. In Idle mode, touch Menu to access Menu
mode.
2. Touch a menu icon → a menu or option.
3. Press the Back key to move up one level; Press
[ ] to return to Idle mode.
Switch applications
Learn to switch to other applications from a menu,
without closing the menu screen you are using.
To switch applications,
1. While using a menu, press and hold the Back
key.
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The following applications are available:
•Call: open the dialing screen
•Music player: launch the music player
•Messages: access the Messages menu
•BigPond: launch the web browser
•Main menu: access the main menu screen
2. Select an application.
Use widgets
Learn to use widgets on the toolbar.
Open the toolbar
In Idle mode, touch the arrow at the bottom left of the
screen to open the toolbar. You can rearrange
widgets on the toolbar or move them to the idle
screen.
Move the widgets to the idle screen
1. Open the toolbar.
2. Drag a widget from the toolbar to the idle screen.
You can position the widget anywhere on the
screen.
• Some of your widgets connect to web
services. Selecting a web-based widget may
incur additional charges.
• Available widgets may vary depending on
your region or service provider.
Depending on your region or service provider,
available widgets may vary.
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Change the widgets
1. In Menu mode, touch Settings → Display and
light → Widget.
2. Select the widgets you want to include to the
toolbar and touch Save.
Access help information
Learn to access helpful information about your
phone.
1. Open the toolbar.
2. Touch from the toolbar.
3. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape
view.
4. Select a help topic to learn about an application
or feature.
5. Drag your finger to the right or left to get more
information. To return to the previous level, touch
.
Customise your phone
Get more from your phone by customising it to
match your preferences.
Adjust the volume of the key tones
In Idle mode, press the Volume key up or down and
adjust the key tone volume.
Switch to or from the silent profile
In Idle mode, touch Keypad and touch and hold
to silence or unsilence your phone.
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Change your ringtone
1. In Menu mode, touch Settings → Phone
profiles.
2. Touch next to a profile you want.
3. Touch Voice call ringtone or Video call
ringtone.
4. Select a ringtone from the list and touch Save.
5. Touch Save.
To switch to another profile, select it from the list.
Select a wallpaper (Idle mode)
1. In Menu mode, touch Settings → Display and
light → Wallpaper.
2. Scroll left or right to an image.
3. Touch Set.
Lock your phone
1. In Menu mode, touch Settings → Security.
2. Touch On under Phone lock.
3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and touch
Confirm.
4. Enter the new password again and touch
Confirm.
• The first time you access a menu that
requires a password, you will be prompted to
create and confirm a password.
• Samsung is not responsible for any loss of
passwords or private information or other
damages caused by illegal software.
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Use basic call functions
Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call
functions.
Make a call
1. In Idle mode, touch Keypad and enter an area
code and a phone number.
2. Press [ ] to dial the number.
For a video call, touch → Video call.
3. To end the call, press [ ].
Answer a call
1. When a call comes in, press [ ].
2. For a video call, press [ ] and touch Show
me to allow the caller to see you via the front
camera lens.
3. To end the call, press [ ].
Adjust the volume
To adjust the volume during a call, press the Volume
key up or down.
Use the speakerphone feature
1. During a call, touch Speaker → Yes to activate
the speaker.
2. To switch back to the earpiece, press Speaker.
During a call, your phone automatically locks
the touch screen to prevent accidental inputs.
To unlock, press the Hold key.
You can reject incoming calls by using the auto
rejection; in Menu mode, select
Settings →
Application settings → Call → All calls →
Auto reject → On
. Then set up the reject list
and select numbers to reject.
In noisy environment, you may have difficulty
hearing the calls while using the speakerphone
feature. For better performance, use the normal
phone mode.
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Use the headset
By plugging the supplied headset into the phone,
you can make and answer calls:
• To redial the last call, press the headset button,
and then press again and hold.
• To answer a call, press the headset button.
• To end a call, press the headset button.
Send and view messages
Learn to send or view text (SMS), multimedia (MMS),
or email messages.
Send a text or multimedia message
1. In Menu mode, touch Messages → Create
message → Message.
2. Touch Tap to add recipient → Enter manually.
3. Enter a destination number and touch Done.
4. Touch Tap to add text.
5. Enter your message text and touch Done.
X
Enter text
For sending as a text message, skip to step 7.
For attaching multimedia, continue with step 6.
6. Touch Add media → an item type → an item.
7. Touch Send to send the message.
Send an email
1. In Menu mode, touch Messages → Create
message → Email.
2. Touch Tap to add recipient → Enter manually.
3. Enter an email address and touch Done.
4. Touch Tap to add subject.
5. Enter a subject and touch Done.
6. Touch Tap to add text.
7. Enter your email text and touch Done.
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8. Touch Add files → an item type and attach a file
(if necessary).
9. Touch Send to send the message.
Enter text
When entering text, you can change the text input
mode:
• To change case or switch to Number or Symbol
mode, touch T9Ab. Depending on your country,
you may be able to access an input mode for
your specific language.
• To switch to ABC mode, touch T9.
Enter text in one of the following modes: View text or multimedia messages
1. In Menu mode, touch Messages → Inbox.
2. Select a text or multimedia message.
Mode Function
ABC
Touch the appropriate alphanumeric key
until the character you want appears on the
display.
T9
1. Touch the appropriate alphanumeric
keys to enter an entire word.
2. When the word displays correctly, touch
to insert a space. If the correct word
does not display, select an alternate
word from the list that appears.
Number
Touch the appropriate alphanumeric key to
enter a number.
Symbol
Touch the appropriate alphanumeric key to
select a symbol.
Mode Function
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View an email
1. In Menu mode, touch Messages → Email
inbox.
2. Select an account.
3. Touch Download.
4. Select an email or a header.
5. If you selected a header, touch Retrieve to view
the body of the email.
Add and find contacts
Learn the basics of using the phonebook feature.
Add a new contact
1. In Idle mode, touch Keypad and enter a phone
number.
2. Touch → Add to Phonebook → New.
3. Touch Phone or SIM.
4. Enter contact information.
5. Touch Save to add the contact to memory.
Find a contact
1. In Menu mode, touch Phonebook.
2. Select the search filed, enter the letter of the
name you want to find, and select Done.
You can also drag to select the first letter of the
name.
3. Select the contact’s name from the search list.
Once you have found a contact, you can:
• call the contact by touching or pressing
[]
• edit the contact information by touching
Edit
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Use basic camera functions
Learn the basics to capture and view photos and
videos.
Capture photos
1. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on
the camera.
2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape
view.
3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any
adjustments.
4. Press the Camera key to take a photo.
The photo is saved automatically.
View photos
In Menu mode, touch My files → Images → My
photos → a photo file.
Capture videos
1. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on
the camera.
2. Touch to switch to Recording mode.
3. Rotate the phone anti-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.
View videos
In Menu mode, touch My files → Videos → My
video clips → a video file.
Listen to music
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Learn how to listen to music via the music player or
FM radio.
Listen to the FM radio
1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s
multifunction jack.
2. In Menu mode, touch Applications → FM radio.
3. Touch Yes to start automatic tuning.
The radio scans and saves available stations
automatically.
4. Touch or to select a radio station.
5. If you want to get information about the song you
hear, touch More → Find music.
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6. To turn off the FM radio, touch .
Listen to music files
Start by transferring files to your phone or memory
card:
• Download from the wireless web.
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• Download from a PC with the optional Samsung
PC Studio.
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• Receive via Bluetooth.
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• Copy to your memory card.
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• Synchronise with Windows Media Player 11.
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The first time you access the FM radio, you will
be prompted to start automatic tuning.
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After transferring music files to your phone or
memory card,
1. In Menu mode, touch Music → Music player.
2. Select a music category → a music file.
3. Control playback using the following icons:
To adjust the volume, press the Volume key.
Browse the web
Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web
pages.
Browse web pages
1. In Menu mode, touch BigPond → Home to
launch your service provider’s homepage.
2. Navigate web pages using the following icons:
Icon Function
Pause playback
Play playback
Skip backward; Scan backward in a file
(touch and hold)
Skip forward; Scan forward in a file (touch
and hold)
• You may incur additional charges for
accessing the web and downloading media.
• The browser menu may be labelled differently
depending on your service provider.
• Available icons may vary depending on your
region or service provider.
Icon Function
Move backward or forward on a web
page
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Bookmark your favourite web pages
1. In Menu mode, touch BigPond → Bookmarks.
2. Touch Add.
3. Enter a page title and a web address (URL).
4. Touch Save.
Refresh the current web page
Return to the homepage
Open a list of saved bookmarks
Change the view mode
Access a list of browser options
Icon Function
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functions
Learn how to perform advanced operations and use
additional features of your mobile phone.
Use advanced call functions
Learn about your phone’s additional calling
capabilities.
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 from the
event alert widget.
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 press [ ] to
dial.
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Hold a call or retrieve a held call
Touch Hold to place a call on hold or touch Retrieve
to retrieve a held call.
Dial a second call
If your network supports this function, you can dial
another number during a call:
1. Touch Hold to place the first call on hold.
2. Enter the second number to dial and press
[].
3. Touch Swap to switch between the two calls.
4. To end the call on hold, touch On hold and
press [ ].
5. To 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 party.
The first party is automatically placed on hold.
3. When connected to the second party, touch
Join.
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4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more parties (if
necessary).
5. To end the multiparty call, press [ ].
Call an international number
1. In Idle mode, touch Keypad and touch and hold
0 to insert the + character.
2. Enter the complete number you want to dial
(country code, area code, and phone number),
and then press [ ] to dial.
Call a contact from the phonebook
You can call numbers directly from the phonebook
using stored contacts.
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1. In Menu mode, touch Phonebook.
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 Menu mode, touch Phonebook.
2. Touch More → My namecard.
3. Enter your personal details and touch Save.
Add contacts to Favourites
1. In Menu mode, touch Phonebook.
2. Touch the Contacts drop-down menu and
select Favourites.
You can send your namecard by attaching it to
a message or email or transferring it via the
Bluetooth wireless feature.
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3. Touch Add.
4. Select a contact.
Create a group of contacts
By creating groups of contacts, you can assign
ringtones and caller ID photos to each group or send
messages or emails to an entire group. Start by
creating a group:
1. In Menu mode, touch Phonebook.
2. Touch the Contacts drop-down menu and
select Groups.
3. Touch Create group.
4. Set a group name, the caller ID photo, a group
ringtone, and vibration type.
5. Touch Save.
Use advanced messaging functions
Learn to create templates and use templates to
create new messages.
Create a text template
1. In Menu mode, touch Messages → Templates
→ Text templates.
2. Touch Create to open a new template window.
3. Touch the screen.
4. Enter your text and touch Done.
5. Touch Save.
Create a multimedia template
1. In Menu mode, touch Messages → Templates
→ Multimedia templates.
2. Touch Create to open a new template window.
The first five speed dial numbers will be
assigned to the favourite contacts (
)
on the
widget toolbar.
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3. Create a multimedia message, with a subject
and desired attachments, to use as your
template.
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4. Touch Save.
Insert text templates in new messages
1. To start a new message, in Menu mode, select
Messages → Create message → a message
type.
2. In the text field, touch More → Insert → Text
template → a template.
Create a message from a multimedia
template
1. In Menu mode, touch Messages → Templates
→ Multimedia templates.
2. Scroll to the template you want and touch .
Your template opens as a new multimedia
message.
Use advanced music functions
Learn to prepare music files, create playlists, and
store radio stations.
Copy music files via Samsung PC Studio
1. In Menu mode, touch Settings → Phone
settings → PC connections → Samsung PC
studio.
2. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the
multifunction jack on your phone to a PC.
3. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the
PC to the phone.
Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more
information.
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Copy music files to a memory card
1. Insert a memory card.
2. In Menu mode, touch Settings → Phone
settings → PC connections → Mass storage.
3. 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.
4. Open a folder to view files.
5. Copy files from the PC to the memory card.
Synchronise your phone with Windows
Media Player
1. In Menu mode, touch Settings → Phone
settings → PC connections → Media player.
2. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the
multifunction jack on your phone to a PC with
Windows Media Player installed.
When connected, a pop-up window will appear
on the PC.
3. Open Windows Media Player to synchronise
music files.
4. Edit or enter your phone’s name in the pop-up
window (if necessary).
5. Select and drag the music files you want to the
sync list.
6. Start synchronisation.
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Create a playlist
1. In Menu mode, touch Music → Music player →
Playlists.
2. Touch Create.
3. Touch the text input field.
4. Enter a title for your new playlist and touch Done.
5. To assign an image to the playlist, touch Tap to
edit and select an image or capture a new
photo.
6. Touch Save.
7. Select the new playlist.
8. Touch Add → Tracks.
9. Select the files you want to include and touch
Add.
Customise your music player settings
Learn to adjust the settings for your music player.
1. In Menu mode, touch Music → Music player.
2. Touch Settings.
3. Adjust the settings to customise your music
player.
4. Touch Save.
Store radio stations automatically
1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s
multifunction jack.
2. In Menu mode, touch Applications → FM radio.
3. Touch to start the FM radio.
4. Touch More → Self-tuning.
5. Touch Yes to confirm (if necessary).
The radio scans and saves available stations
automatically.
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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 Menu mode, touch Music → Find music →
Find music.
Your phone connects to the server.
2. When the phone is successfully registered,
touch to record a part of music you want to
find.
Some service providers may not support this
service and the database may not have
information for all songs.
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applications
Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools
and additional applications.
Use the Bluetooth wireless feature
Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other
wireless devices for exchanging data and using
hands-free features.
Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature
1. In Menu mode, touch Applications →
Bluetooth.
2. Touch the circle in the centre to turn on the
Bluetooth wireless feature.
3.
To allow other devices to locate your phone,
select
Settings →
On
under
My phone’s
visibility → a visibility option → Save →
Save
.
If you selected Custom, set duration that your
phone is visible.
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Find and pair with other Bluetooth-
enabled devices
1. In Menu mode, touch Applications
→
Bluetooth
→
Search.
2. Select and drag a device icon into the centre.
3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or
the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one,
and touch Done.
When the owner of the other device enters the
same code or accepts the connection, pairing is
complete.
Send data using the Bluetooth wireless
feature
1. Select the file or item from one of your phone’s
applications that you want to send.
2. Touch Send via → Bluetooth.
Receive data using the Bluetooth
wireless feature
1. Enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature
and touch OK (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 Menu mode, touch Applications
→
Bluetooth → Settings.
2. Touch Remote SIM mode → On.
3. Touch Save.
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To use Remote SIM mode, start the Bluetooth
connection from a Bluetooth hands-free car kit.
Activate the mobile tracker
When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card in
your phone, the mobile tracker feature will
automatically send the contact number to two
recipients to help you locate and recover your
phone.
To activate the mobile tracker,
1. In Menu mode, touch Settings → Security →
Mobile tracker.
2. Enter your password and touch Confirm.
3. Touch On to turn on the mobile tracker.
4. Touch Recipients to open the recipient list.
5. Touch the recipient field.
6. Enter a phone number and touch Done.
7. Touch OK to save the recipients.
8. Touch Sender.
9. Enter the sender’s name and touch Done.
10. Touch Save → Accept.
Make fake calls
You can simulate fake incoming calls when you want
to get out of meetings or unwanted conversations.
You can also make it appear as if you are talking on
the phone by playing back a recorded voice.
Record a voice
1. In Menu mode, touch Settings → Application
settings → Call → Fake call.
2. Touch On under Fake call voice.
3. Touch Voice recorder.
The Bluetooth hands-free car kit must be
authorised. To authorise, touch the device and
select
Authorise device
.
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4. Touch to start recording.
5. Speak into the microphone.
6. When you are finished speaking, touch .
Make a fake call
To make a fake call, press and hold the Volume key
down in Idle mode.
Record and play voice memos
Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder.
Record a voice memo
1. In Menu mode, touch Applications → Voice
recorder.
2. Touch to start recording.
3. Speak your memo into the microphone.
4. When you are finished speaking, touch .
Your memo is saved automatically.
Play a voice memo
1. From the voice recorder screen, touch .
2. Select a file.
3. Control the playback using the following icons:
Icon Function
Pause playback
Play playback
Scan backward
Scan forward
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Edit images
Learn to edit images and apply fun effects.
Apply effects to images
1. In Menu mode, touch My files → Images → My
photos → a photo file.
2. Touch .
3. Touch Edit → Effects → an effect option.
4. Select a variation of the effect to apply and touch
Done.
To apply a blur effect to a specific area of an
image, move or resize the rectangle and touch
Blur → Done.
5. When you are finished with applying effects,
touch Files → Save as.
6. Select a memory location (if necessary).
7. Enter a new file name for the image and touch
Done.
Adjust an image
1. In Menu mode, touch My files → Images → My
photos → a photo file.
2. Touch .
3. Touch Edit → Adjust → an adjustment option
(brightness, contrast, or colour).
To adjust the image automatically, select Auto
level.
4. Adjust the image as desired and touch Done.
5. When you are finished with adjustment, touch
Files → Save as.
6. Select a memory location (if necessary).
7. Enter a new file name for the image and touch
Done.
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Transform an image
1. In Menu mode, touch My files → Images → My
photos → a photo file.
2. Touch .
3. Touch Edit → Transform → Resize, Rotate, or
Flip.
4. Rotate or flip the image as desired and touch
Done.
To resize the image, select a size and touch
Save → Done.
5. When you are finished with transforming options,
touch Files → Save as.
6. Select a memory location (if necessary).
7. Enter a new file name for the image and touch
Done.
Crop an image
1. In Menu mode, touch My files → Images → My
photos → a photo file.
2. Touch .
3. Touch Edit → Crop.
4. Move the rectangle over the area you want to
crop and touch Crop → Done.
5. When you are finished cropping, touch Files →
Save as.
6. Select a memory location (if necessary).
7. Enter a new file name for the image and touch
Done.
Insert a visual feature
1. In Menu mode, touch My files → Images → My
photos → a photo file.
2. Touch .
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3. Touch Edit → Insert → a visual feature (frame,
image, clip art, emoticon, or text).
4. Select a visual feature or enter text.
5. Touch Done.
6. When you are finished adding visual features,
touch Files → Save as.
7. Select a memory location (if necessary).
8. Enter a new file name for the image and touch
Done.
Add a memo
1. In Menu mode, touch My files → Images → My
photos → a photo file.
2. Touch .
3. Touch Edit → Memo on screen.
4. Select a colour and enter a memo on the screen.
5. Touch Done.
6. When you are finished, touch Files → Save as.
7. Select a memory location (if necessary).
8. Enter a new file name for the image and touch
Done.
Print images
Learn to print your image with an optional PC data
cable or the Bluetooth wireless feature.
To print an image using an optional PC data cable,
1. Connect the multifunction jack on your phone to
a compatible printer.
2. In Menu mode, touch My files → Images → My
photos.
3. Touch More → Print via → USB.
4. Set print options and print the image.
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To print an image using the Bluetooth wireless
feature,
1. In Menu mode, touch My files → Images → My
photos.
2. Touch More → Print via → Bluetooth.
3. Select a Bluetooth-enabled printer and pair with
the printer.
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4. Set print options and print the image.
Upload photos and videos to the
web
Learn to post your photos and videos to photo
sharing websites and blogs.
Set your favourite destination list
1. In Menu mode, touch Applications →
Communities.
2. Touch Yes to set the favourite destination list.
3. Touch Accept to confirm that you agree to the
general disclaimer.
4. Select the destinations you want to add and
touch Save.
If you select Update lists, new destination sites
are added to the list automatically.
Depending on your region or service provider,
Communities
may not be available.
To edit the favourite destination list or update
the lists, from the communities screen, touch
Settings
→
Preferred lists
→
Edit
.
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Upload a file
To upload photos and videos, you must have
accounts of photo sharing websites and blogs.
1. In Menu mode, touch Applications →
Communities → Upload to web.
2. Select a destination you want to post to.
3. Touch Tap to add and select a media file.
4. Enter the title and information.
5. Touch Upload.
6. Enter the user ID and password of the
destination (if necessary).
Use Java-powered games and
applications
Learn to use games and applications powered by
award-winning Java technology.
Download games or applications
1. In Menu mode, touch Applications → Games
and more → More games.
Your phone connects to the website preset by
your service provider.
2. Search for a game or application and download it
to the phone.
Play games
1. In Menu mode, touch Applications → Games
and more.
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2. Select a game from the list and follow the on-
screen instructions.
Launch applications
1. In Menu mode, touch Applications → Games
and more → an application.
2. Touch More to access a list of various options
and settings for your application.
Synchronise data
Learn to synchronise contacts, calendar, task, and
memo with the web server you have specified.
Create a synchronisation profile
1. In Menu mode, touch Applications →
Synchronise.
2. Touch Add and specify profile parameters.
3. When you are finished, touch Save.
Start synchronisation
1. In Menu mode, touch Applications →
Synchronise.
2. Select a synchronisation profile.
3. Touch Start Sync → Continue to start
synchronisation with the web server you have
specified.
Use RSS reader
Learn to use RSS reader to get the latest news and
information from your favourite websites.
Available games may vary, depending on your
region or service provider. Game controls and
options may vary.
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Create feeds
1. In Menu mode, touch Applications → RSS
reader.
2. Touch Add.
3. Touch the URL input field.
4. Enter the address of an RSS feed and touch
Done.
5. Touch OK.
Read RSS feeds
1. In Menu mode, touch Applications → RSS
reader.
2. Touch Update to get the latest contents.
3. Select a feed category → an updated feed.
Customise RSS reader settings
1. In Menu mode, touch Applications → RSS
reader.
2. Touch More → Settings → Network settings.
View world clocks
Learn to view the time in another city and set world
clocks to appear on your display.
Create a world clock
1. In Menu mode, touch Organiser → World
clock.
2. Touch → Add.
3. Scroll left or right to a time zone.
4. Touch OK to create your world clock.
Add a world clock to your display
You can view clocks with two different time zones on
your display.
After you have created world clocks,
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1. In Menu mode, touch Organiser → World
clock.
2. Touch → Set as 2nd clock.
3. Select the world clock you want to add.
4. Touch Set.
Set and use alarms
Learn to set and control alarms for important events.
Set a new alarm
1. In Menu mode, touch Alarms.
2. Touch Create alarm.
3. Set alarm details.
4. Touch Save.
Stop an alarm
When the alarm sounds,
• Drag the slider to Stop to stop an alarm without
snooze.
• Drag the slider to Stop to stop an alarm with
snooze or drag the slider to Snooze to silence the
alarm for the snooze period.
Deactivate an alarm
1. In Menu mode, touch Alarms.
2. Touch Off next to the alarm you want to
deactivate.
The auto power-up feature sets the phone to
automatically turn on and sound the alarm at
the designated time if the phone is turned off.
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Use the calculator
1. In Menu mode, touch Organiser → Calculator.
2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator
display to perform basic mathematical
operations.
Convert currencies or
measurements
1. In Menu mode, touch Organiser → Convertor
→ a conversion type.
2. Enter the currencies or measurements and units
in the appropriate fields.
Set a countdown timer
1. In Menu mode, touch Applications → Timer.
2. Enter the length of time to count down.
3. Touch Start to begin the countdown.
4. When the timer expires, drag the slider to Stop
to stop the alerts.
Use the stopwatch
1. In Menu mode, touch Applications →
Stopwatch.
2. Touch Start to begin the stopwatch.
3. Touch Lap to record lap times.
4. When you are finished, touch Stop.
5. Touch Reset to clear recorded times.
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Create a new task
1. In Menu mode, touch Organiser → Task.
2. Touch Create task.
3. Enter the details of the task.
4. Touch Save.
Create a text memo
1. In Menu mode, touch Organiser → Memo.
2. Touch Create memo.
3. Enter your memo text.
4. Touch Done.
Manage your calendar
Learn to change the calendar view and create
events.
Change the calendar view
1. In Menu mode, touch Organiser → Calendar.
2. Touch More → View by day or View by week.
Create an event
1. In Menu mode, touch Organiser → Calendar.
2. Touch Create schedule.
3. Enter the details of the event as required.
4. Touch Save.
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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
may appear:
Message Try this to solve the problem:
Insert SIM
card to
access
network
services
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 code
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 code
Your SIM or USIM card is blocked,
usually as a result of entering your PIN
incorrectly several times. You must
enter the PUK supplied by your
service provider.
Message Try this to solve the problem:
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troubleshooting
Your phone displays “Service unavailable” or
“Network error.”
• When you are in areas with weak signals or poor
reception, you may lose reception. Move to
another area and try again.
• You cannot access some options without a
subscription. Contact your service provider for
more details.
You enter a number, but the call is not dialled.
• Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key: [ ].
• Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular
network.
• Ensure that you have not set call barring for the
phone number.
Another caller cannot reach you.
• Ensure that your phone is turned on.
• Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular
network.
• Ensure 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.
c
troubleshooting
The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes.
Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to
continue using the phone.
The audio quality of the call is poor.
• Ensure that you are not blocking the phone’s
internal antenna.
• When you are in areas with weak signals or poor
reception, you may lose reception. Move to
another area and try again.
You select a contact to call, but the call is not
dialled.
• 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.
• 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
lifespan or performance.
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No number is dialled when you re-call a
Phonebook entry
•Use the
Search for contacts
menu to
ensure the number has been stored
correctly.
• Re-store the number, if necessary.
The battery does not charge properly or
the phone sometimes turns itself off
• Wipe the charging contacts both on the
phone and on the battery with a clean
soft cloth.
If the above guidelines do not help you
to solve the problem, take note of:
• The model and serial numbers of your
phone
•Your warranty details
• A clear description of the problem
Then contact your local dealer or Samsung
after-sales service.
Health and safety
information
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF)
Signals
Certification Information (SAR)
Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter
and receiver. It is designed and
manufactured not to exceed the exposure
limits for radio frequency (RF) energy set by
the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) of the U.S. government. These FCC
exposure limits are derived from the
recommendations of two expert
organizations, the National Counsel on
Radiation Protection and Measurement
(NCRP) and the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers (IEEE). In both cases,
the recommendations were developed by
scientific and engineering experts drawn
from industry, government, and academia
after extensive reviews of the scientific
literature related to the biological effects of
RF energy.
The exposure limit set by the FCC for
wireless mobile phones employs a unit of
measurement known as the Specific
Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR is a
measure of the rate of absorption of RF
energy by the human body expressed in
units of watts per kilogram (W/kg). The FCC
requires wireless phones to comply with a
safety limit of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6
W/kg). The FCC exposure limit incorporates
a substantial margin of safety to give
additional protection to the public and to
account for any variations in measurements.
SAR tests are conducted using standard
operating positions accepted by the FCC with
the phone transmitting at its highest
certified power level in all tested frequency
bands. Although the SAR is determined at
the highest certified power level, the actual
SAR level of the phone while operating can
be well below the maximum value. This is
because the phone is designed to operate at
multiple power levels so as to use only the
power required to reach the network. In
general, the closer you are to a wireless
base station antenna, the lower the power
output.
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Health and safety information
Before a new model phone is available for sale
to the public, it must be tested and certified to
the FCC that it does not exceed the exposure
limit established by the FCC.
Tests for each model phone are performed in
positions and locations (e.g. at the ear and
worn on the body) as required by the FCC.
The highest SAR values for this model phone
as reported to the FCC are :
GSM850 Mode Head: 0.213 W/Kg,
Body-worn: 0.269 W/Kg.
PCS1900 Mode Head:1.12 W/Kg,
Body-worn:0.441 W/Kg.
WCDMA850 Mode Head:0.813 W/Kg,
Body-worn:0.559 W/Kg.
For body worn operations, this model phone
has been testde and meets the FCC
exposure guidelines when used with a
Samsung accessory designated for this
product or when used with an accessroy that
contains no metal and that positons the
handset a minimum 1.5 cm from the body.
Non-compliance with the above restrictions
may result in violation of FCC RF exposure
guidelines.
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SAR information on this and other model
phones can be viewed on-line at
www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid. This site uses the
phone FCC ID number A3LGTS5603T.
Sometimes it may be necessary to remove
the battery pack to find the number. Once
you have the FCC ID number for a particular
phone, follow the instructions on the website
and it should provide values for typical or
maximum SAR for a particular phone.
Additional product specific SAR information
can also be obtained at www.fcc.gov/cgb/
sar.
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Consumer Information on Wireless
Phones
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) has published a series of Questions
and Answers for consumers relating to radio
frequency (RF) exposure from wireless
phones. The FDA publication includes the
following information:
What kinds of phones are the subject
of this update?
The term wireless phone refers here to
hand-held wireless phones with built-in
antennas, often called “cell,” “mobile,” or
“PCS” phones. These types of wireless
phones can expose the user to measurable
radio frequency energy (RF) because of the
short distance between the phone and the
user's head. These RF exposures are limited
by Federal Communications Commission
safety guidelines that were developed with
the advice of FDA and other federal health
and safety agencies. When the phone is
located at greater distances from the user,
the exposure to RF is drastically lower
because a person's RF exposure decreases
rapidly with increasing distance from the
source. The so-called “cordless phones,”
which have a base unit connected to the
telephone wiring in a house, typically
operate at far lower power levels, and thus
produce RF exposures well within the FCC's
compliance limits.
Do wireless phones pose a health
hazard?
The available scientific evidence does not
show that any health problems are
associated with using wireless phones. There
is no proof, however, that wireless phones
are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit
low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in
the microwave range while being used. They
also emit very low levels of RF when in the
stand-by mode. Whereas high levels of RF
can produce health effects (by heating
tissue), exposure to low level RF that does
not produce heating effects causes no
known adverse health effects. Many studies
of low level RF exposures have not found
any biological effects. Some studies have
suggested that some biological effects may
occur, but such findings have not been
confirmed by additional research. In some
cases, other researchers have had difficulty
in reproducing those studies, or in
determining the reasons for inconsistent
results.
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What is FDA's role concerning the
safety of wireless phones?
Under the law, FDA does not review the
safety of radiation-emitting consumer
products such as wireless phones before
they can be sold, as it does with new drugs
or medical devices. However, the agency has
authority to take action if wireless phones
are shown to emit radio frequency energy
(RF) at a level that is hazardous to the user.
In such a case, FDA could require the
manufacturers of wireless phones to notify
users of the health hazard and to repair,
replace or recall the phones so that the
hazard no longer exists.
Although the existing scientific data do not
justify FDA regulatory actions, FDA has
urged the wireless phone industry to take a
number of steps, including the following:
• “Support needed research into possible
biological effects of RF of the type
emitted by wireless phones;
• “Design wireless phones in a way that
minimizes any RF exposure to the user
that is not necessary for device function;
and
• “Cooperate in providing users of wireless
phones with the best possible
information on possible effects of
wireless phone use on human health.
FDA belongs to an interagency working
group of the federal agencies that have
responsibility for different aspects of RF
safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the
federal level. The following agencies belong
to this working group:
•“National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health
• “Environmental Protection Agency
• “Federal Communications Commission
• “Occupational Safety and Health
Administration
• “National Telecommunications and
Information Administration
The National Institutes of Health participates
in some interagency working group
activities, as well.
FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for
wireless phones with the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC). All
phones that are sold in the United States
must comply with FCC safety guidelines that
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limit RF exposure. FCC relies on FDA and
other health agencies for safety questions
about wireless phones.
FCC also regulates the base stations that the
wireless phone networks rely upon. While
these base stations operate at higher power
than do the wireless phones themselves, the
RF exposures that people get from these
base stations are typically thousands of
times lower than those they can get from
wireless phones. Base stations are thus not
the primary subject of the safety questions
discussed in this document.
What are the results of the research
done already?
The research done thus far has produced
conflicting results, and many studies have
suffered from flaws in their research
methods. Animal experiments investigating
the effects of radio frequency energy (RF)
exposures characteristic of wireless phones
have yielded conflicting results that often
cannot be repeated in other laboratories. A
few animal studies, however, have
suggested that low levels of RF could
accelerate the development of cancer in
laboratory animals. However, many of the
studies that showed increased tumor
development used animals that had been
genetically engineered or treated with
cancer-causing chemicals so as to be pre-
disposed to develop cancer in absence of RF
exposure. Other studies exposed the
animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day.
These conditions are not similar to the
conditions under which people use wireless
phones, so we don't know with certainty
what the results of such studies mean for
human health.
Three large epidemiology studies have been
published since December 2000. Between
them, the studies investigated any possible
association between the use of wireless
phones and primary brain cancer, glioma,
meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors
of the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or
other cancers. None of the studies
demonstrated the existence of any harmful
health effects from wireless phones RF
exposures. However, none of the studies can
answer questions about long-term
exposures, since the average period of
phone use in these studies was around three
years.
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What research is needed to decide
whether RF exposure from wireless
phones poses a health risk?
A combination of laboratory studies and
epidemiological studies of people actually
using wireless phones would provide some
of the data that are needed. Lifetime animal
exposure studies could be completed in a
few years. However, very large numbers of
animals would be needed to provide reliable
proof of a cancer promoting effect if one
exists. Epidemiological studies can provide
data that is directly applicable to human
populations, but ten or more years' follow-
up may be needed to provide answers about
some health effects, such as cancer. This is
because the interval between the time of
exposure to a cancer-causing agent and the
time tumors develop - if they do - may be
many, many years. The interpretation of
epidemiological studies is hampered by
difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure
during day-to-day use of wireless phones.
Many factors affect this measurement, such
as the angle at which the phone is held, or
which model of phone is used.
What is FDA doing to find out more
about the possible health effects of
wireless phone RF?
FDA is working with the U.S. National
Toxicology Program and with groups of
investigators around the world to ensure
that high priority animal studies are
conducted to address important questions
about the effects of exposure to radio
frequency energy (RF).
FDA has been a leading participant in the
World Health Organization international
Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project since
its inception in 1996. An influential result of
this work has been the development of a
detailed agenda of research needs that has
driven the establishment of new research
programs around the world. The Project has
also helped develop a series of public
information documents on EMF issues.
FDA and Cellular Telecommunications &
Internet Association (CTIA) have a formal
Cooperative Research and Development
Agreement (CRADA) to do research on
wireless phone safety. FDA provides the
scientific oversight, obtaining input from
experts in government, industry, and
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academic organizations. CTIA-funded
research is conducted through contracts to
independent investigators. The initial
research will include both laboratory studies
and studies of wireless phone users. The
CRADA will also include a broad assessment
of additional research needs in the context
of the latest research developments around
the world.
What steps can I take to reduce my
exposure to radio frequency energy
from my wireless phone?
If there is a risk from these products - and
at this point we do not know that there is - it
is probably very small. But if you are
concerned about avoiding even potential
risks, you can take a few simple steps to
minimize your exposure to radio frequency
energy (RF). Since time is a key factor in
how much exposure a person receives,
reducing the amount of time spent using a
wireless phone will reduce RF exposure.
• “If you must conduct extended
conversations by wireless phone every
day, you could place more distance
between your body and the source of the
RF, since the exposure level drops off
dramatically with distance. For example,
you could use a headset and carry the
wireless phone away from your body or
use a wireless phone connected to a
remote antenna.
Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate
that wireless phones are harmful. But if you
are concerned about the RF exposure from
these products, you can use measures like
those described above to reduce your RF
exposure from wireless phone use.
What about children using wireless
phones?
The scientific evidence does not show a
danger to users of wireless phones,
including children and teenagers. If you
want to take steps to lower exposure to
radio frequency energy (RF), the measures
described above would apply to children and
teenagers using wireless phones. Reducing
the time of wireless phone use and
increasing the distance between the user
and the RF source will reduce RF exposure.
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Some groups sponsored by other national
governments have advised that children be
discouraged from using wireless phones at
all. For example, the government in the
United Kingdom distributed leaflets
containing such a recommendation in
December 2000. They noted that no
evidence exists that using a wireless phone
causes brain tumors or other ill effects. Their
recommendation to limit wireless phone use
by children was strictly precautionary; it was
not based on scientific evidence that any
health hazard exists.
Do hands-free kits for wireless phones
reduce risks from exposure to RF
emissions?
Since there are no known risks from
exposure to RF emissions from wireless
phones, there is no reason to believe that
hands-free kits reduce risks. Hands-free kits
can be used with wireless phones for
convenience and comfort. These systems
reduce the absorption of RF energy in the
head because the phone, which is the source
of the RF emissions, will not be placed
against the head. On the other hand, if the
phone is mounted against the waist or other
part of the body during use, then that part
of the body will absorb more RF energy.
Wireless phones marketed in the U.S. are
required to meet safety requirements
regardless of whether they are used against
the head or against the body. Either
configuration should result in compliance
with the safety limit.
Do wireless phone accessories that
claim to shield the head from RF
radiation work?
Since there are no known risks from
exposure to RF emissions from wireless
phones, there is no reason to believe that
accessories that claim to shield the head
from those emissions reduce risks. Some
products that claim to shield the user from
RF absorption use special phone cases, while
others involve nothing more than a metallic
accessory attached to the phone. Studies
have shown that these products generally do
not work as advertised. Unlike “hand-free”
kits, these so-called “shields” may interfere
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with proper operation of the phone. The
phone may be forced to boost its power to
compensate, leading to an increase in RF
absorption. In February 2002, the Federal
trade Commission (FTC) charged two
companies that sold devices that claimed to
protect wireless phone users from radiation
with making false and unsubstantiated
claims. According to FTC, these defendants
lacked a reasonable basis to substantiate
their claim.
What about wireless phone
interference with medical equipment?
Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless
phones can interact with some electronic
devices. For this reason, FDA helped develop
a detailed test method to measure
electromagnetic interference (EMI) of
implanted cardiac pacemakers and
defibrillators from wireless telephones. This
test method is now part of a standard
sponsored by the Association for the
Advancement of Medical instrumentation
(AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by FDA,
medical device manufacturers, and many
other groups, was completed in late 2000.
This standard will allow manufacturers to
ensure that cardiac pacemakers and
defibrillators are safe from wireless phone
EMI. FDA has tested wireless phones and
helped develop a voluntary standard
sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and
Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard
specifies test methods and performance
requirements for hearing aids and wireless
phones so that no interference occurs when
a person uses a compatible phone and a
compatible hearing aid at the same time.
This standard was approved by the IEEE in
2000.
FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless
phones for possible interactions with other
medical devices. Should harmful
interference be found to occur, FDA will
conduct testing to assess the interference
and work to resolve the problem.
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/
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• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
http://www.epa.gov/radiation/
• Occupational Safety and Health
Administration's (OSHA):
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/
radiofrequencyradiation/index.html
• National institute for Occupational Safety
and Health (NIOSH):
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/emfpg.html
• World health Organization (WHO):
http://www.who.int/peh-emf/
• International Commission on Non-
Ionizing Radiation Protection:
http://www.icnirp.de
• National Radiation Protection Board
(UK):
http://www.nrpb.org.uk
• Updated 4/3/2002: US food and Drug
Administration
http://www.fda.gov/cellphones
Road Safety
Your wireless phone gives you the powerful
ability to communicate by voice, almost
anywhere, anytime. But an important
responsibility accompanies the benefits of
wireless phones, one that every user must
uphold.
When driving a car, driving is your first
responsibility. When using your wireless
phone behind the wheel of a car, practice
good common sense and remember the
following tips:
1. Get to know your wireless phone and its
features, such as speed dial and redial. If
available, these features help you to
place your call without taking your
attention off the road.
2. When available, use a hands-free device.
If possible, add an additional layer of
convenience and safety to your wireless
phone with one of the many hands free
accessories available today.
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3. Position your wireless phone within easy
reach. Be able to access your wireless
phone without removing your eyes from
the road. If you get an incoming call at
an inconvenient time, let your voice mail
answer it for you.
4. Let the person you are speaking with
know you are driving; if necessary,
suspend the call in heavy traffic or
hazardous weather conditions. Rain,
sleet, snow, ice and even heavy traffic
can be hazardous.
5. Do not take notes or look up phone
numbers while driving. Jotting down a
“to do” list or flipping through your
address book takes attention away from
your primary responsibility, driving
safely.
6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if
possible, place calls when you are not
moving or before pulling into traffic. Try
to plan calls when your car will be
stationary. If you need to make a call
while moving, dial only a few numbers,
check the road and your mirrors, then
continue.
7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional
conversations that may be distracting.
Make people you are talking with aware
you are driving and suspend
conversations that have the potential to
divert your attention from the road.
8. Use your wireless phone to call for help.
Dial 9-1-1 or other local emergency
number in the case of fire, traffic
accident or medical emergencies.
Remember, it is a free call on your
wireless phone!
9. Use your wireless phone to help others in
emergencies. If you see an auto
accident, crime in progress or other
serious emergency where lives are in
danger, call 9-1-1 or other local
emergency number, as you would want
others to do for you.
10. Call roadside assistance or a special non-
emergency wireless assistance number
when necessary. If you see a broken-
down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a
broken traffic signal, a minor traffic
accident where no one appears injured,
or a vehicle you know to be stolen, call
roadside assistance or other special non-
emergency number.
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“The wireless industry reminds you to
use your phone safely when driving.”
For more information, please call 1-888-
901-SAFE, or visit our web-site www.wow-
com.com
Provided by the Cellular Telecommunications
& Internet Association
Operating Environment
Remember to follow any special regulations
in force in any area and always switch your
phone off whenever it is forbidden to use it,
or when it may cause interference or danger.
When connecting the phone or any
accessory to another device, read its user's
guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not
connect incompatible products.
As with other mobile radio transmitting
equipment, users are advised that for the
satisfactory operation of the equipment and
for the safety of personnel, it is
recommended that the equipment should
only be used in the normal operating
position (held to your ear with the antenna
pointing over your shoulder).
Using Your Phone Near Other
Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is
shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals.
However, certain electronic equipment may
not be shielded against the RF signals from
your wireless phone. Consult the
manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that
a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be
maintained between a wireless phone and a
pacemaker to avoid potential interference
with the pacemaker.
These recommendations are consistent with
the independent research and
recommendations of Wireless Technology
Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
• should always keep the phone more than
15 cm
(6 inches) from their pacemaker when
the phone is switched on.
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• should not carry the phone in a breast
pocket.
• should use the ear opposite the
pacemaker to minimize potential
interference.
If you have any reason to suspect that
interference is taking place, switch your
phone off immediately.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere
with some hearing aids. In the event of such
interference, you may wish to consult your
hearing aid manufacturer to discuss
alternatives.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical
devices, consult the manufacturer of your
device to determine if it is adequately
shielded from external RF energy. Your
physician may be able to assist you in
obtaining this information. Switch your
phone off in health care facilities when any
regulations posted in these areas instruct
you to do so. Hospitals or health care
facilities may be using equipment that could
be sensitive to external RF energy.
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or
inadequately shielded electronic systems in
motor vehicles. Check with the
manufacturer or its representative regarding
your vehicle. You should also consult the
manufacturer of any equipment that has
been added to your vehicle.
Posted Facilities
Switch your phone off in any facility where
posted notices require you to do so.
Potentially Explosive Environments
Switch your phone off when in any area with
a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey
all signs and instructions. Sparks in such
areas could cause an explosion or fire
resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Users are advised to switch the phone off
while at a refueling point (service station).
Users are reminded of the need to observe
restrictions on the use of radio equipment in
fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution
areas), chemical plants or where blasting
operations are in progress.
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Areas with a potentially explosive
atmosphere are often but not always clearly
marked. They include below deck on boats,
chemical transfer or storage facilities,
vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such
as propane or butane), areas where the air
contains chemicals or particles, such as
grain, dust or metal powders, and any other
area where you would normally be advised
to turn off your vehicle engine.
Emergency Calls
This phone, like any wireless phone,
operates using radio signals, wireless and
landline networks as well as user
programmed functions, which cannot
guarantee connection in all conditions.
Therefore, you should never rely solely on
any wireless phone for essential
communications (medical emergencies, for
example).
Remember, to make or receive any calls the
phone must be switched on and in a service
area with adequate signal strength.
Emergency calls may not be possible on all
wireless phone networks or when certain
network services and/or phone features are
in use. Check with local service providers.
To make an emergency call:
1. If the phone is not on, switch it on.
2. Key in the emergency number for your
present location (for example, 911 or
other official emergency number).
Emergency numbers vary by location.
3. Press .
If certain features are in use (call barring,
for example), you may first need to
deactivate those features before you can
make an emergency call. Consult this
document and your local cellular service
provider.
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.
Restricting Children's access to your
Phone
Your phone is not a toy. Children should not
be allowed to play with it because they could
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hurt themselves and others, damage the
phone or make calls that increase your
phone bill.
FCC Notice and Cautions
FCC Notice
The phone may cause TV or radio
interference if used in close proximity to
receiving equipment. The FCC can require
you to stop using the phone if such
interference cannot be eliminated.
• This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired
operation.
• This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and,f not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected. -Consult the dealer or
an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such
as propane or butane) must comply with the
National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58).
For a copy of this standard, contact the
National Fire Protection Association, One
Battery march Park, Quincy, MA 02269,
Attn: Publication Sales Division.
Cautions
Changes or modifications made in the radio
phone, not expressly approved by Samsung,
will void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Only use approved batteries, antennas and
chargers. The use of any unauthorized
accessories may be dangerous and void the
phone warranty if said accessories cause
damage or a defect to the phone.
Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a
complex piece of equipment and can be
broken. Avoid dropping, hitting, bending or
sitting on it.
Other Important Safety
Information
• Only qualified personnel should service
the phone or install the phone in a
vehicle. Faulty installation or service may
be dangerous and may invalidate any
warranty applicable to the device.
• Check regularly that all wireless phone
equipment in your vehicle is mounted
and operating properly.
• Do not store or carry flammable liquids,
gases or explosive materials in the same
compartment as the phone, its parts or
accessories.
• For vehicles equipped with an air bag,
remember that an air bag inflates with
great force. Do not place objects,
including both installed or portable
wireless equipment in the area over the
air bag or in the air bag deployment
area. If wireless equipment is improperly
installed and the air bag inflates, serious
injury could result.
• Switch your phone off before boarding an
aircraft. The use of wireless phone in
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aircraft is illegal and may be dangerous
to the aircraft's operation.
• Failure to observe these instructions may
lead to the suspension or denial of
telephone services to the offender, or
legal action, or both.
Product Performance
Getting the Most Out of Your Signal
Reception
The quality of each call you make or receive
depends on the signal strength in your area.
Your phone informs you of the current signal
strength by displaying a number of bars next
to the signal strength icon. The more bars
displayed, the stronger the signal.
If you're inside a building, being near a
window may give you better reception.
Understanding the Power Save
Feature
If your phone is unable to find a signal after
15 minutes of searching, a Power Save
feature is automatically activated. If your
phone is active, it periodically rechecks
service availability or you can check it
yourself by pressing any key.
Anytime the Power Save feature is activated,
a message displays on the screen. When a
signal is found, your phone returns to
standby mode.
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Understanding How Your Phone
Operates
Your phone is basically a radio transmitter
and receiver. When it's turned on, it receives
and transmits radio frequency (RF) signals.
When you use your phone, the system
handling your call controls the power level.
This power can range from 0.006 watts to
0.2 watts in digital mode.
Maintaining Your Phone's Peak
Performance
For the best care of your phone, only
authorized personnel should service your
phone and accessories. Faulty service may
void the warranty.
There are several simple guidelines to
operating your phone properly and
maintaining safe, satisfactory service.
• Hold the phone with the antenna raised,
fully-extended and over your shoulder.
• Try not to hold, bend or twist the phone's
antenna.
• Don't use the phone if the antenna is
damaged.
• Speak directly into the phone's receiver.
• Avoid exposing your phone and
accessories to rain or liquid spills. If your
phone does get wet, immediately turn
the power off and remove the battery. If
it is inoperable, call Customer Care for
service.
Availability of Various Features/
Ring Tones
Many services and features are network
dependent and may require additional
subscription and/or usage charges. Not all
features are available for purchase or use in
all areas. Downloadable Ring Tones may be
available at an additional cost. Other
conditions and restrictions may apply. See
your service provider for additional
information.
Battery Standby and Talk Time
Standby and talk times will vary depending
on phone usage patterns and conditions.
Battery power consumption depends on
factors such as network configuration, signal
strength, operating temperature, features
selected, frequency of calls, and voice, data,
and other application usage patterns.
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Battery Precautions
• Never use any charger or battery that is
damaged in any way.
• Use the battery only for its intended
purpose.
• If you use the phone near the network's
base station, it uses less power; talk and
standby time are greatly affected by the
signal strength on the cellular network
and the parameters set by the network
operator.
• Battery charging time depends on the
remaining battery charge and the type of
battery and charger used. The battery
can be charged and discharged hundreds
of times, but it will gradually wear out.
When the operation time (talk time and
standby time) is noticeably shorter than
normal, it is time to buy a new battery.
• If left unused, a fully charged battery will
discharge itself over time.
• Use only Samsung-approved batteries
and recharge your battery only with
Samsung-approved chargers. When a
charger is not in use, disconnect it from
the power source. Do not leave the
battery connected to a charger for more
than a week, since overcharging may
shorten its life.
• Extreme temperatures will affect the
charging capacity of your battery: it may
require cooling or warming first.
• Do not leave the battery in hot or cold
places, such as in a car in summer or
winter conditions, as you will reduce the
capacity and lifetime of the battery.
Always try to keep the battery at room
temperature. A phone with a hot or cold
battery may temporarily not work, even
when the battery is fully charged. Li-ion
batteries are particularly affected by
temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F).
• Do not short-circuit the battery.
Accidental short- circuiting can occur
when a metallic object (coin, clip or pen)
causes a direct connection between the
+ and - terminals of the battery (metal
strips on the battery), for example when
you carry a spare battery in a pocket or
bag. Short-circuiting the terminals may
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damage the battery or the object causing
the short-circuiting.
• Dispose of used batteries in accordance
with local regulations. In some areas, the
disposal of batteries in household or
business trash may be prohibited. For
safe disposal options for Li-Ion batteries,
contact your nearest Samsung
authorized service center. Always
recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a
fire.
Care and Maintenance
Your phone is a product of superior design
and craftsmanship and should be treated
with care. The suggestions below will help
you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow
you to enjoy this product for many years.
• Keep the phone and all its parts and
accessories out of the reach of small
children.
• Keep the phone dry. Precipitation,
humidity and liquids contain minerals
that will corrode electronic circuits.
• Do not use the phone with a wet hand.
Doing so may cause an electric shock to
you or damage to the phone.
• Do not use or store the phone in dusty,
dirty areas, as its moving parts may be
damaged.
• Do not store the phone in hot areas.
High temperatures can shorten the life of
electronic devices, damage batteries,
and warp or melt certain plastics.
• Do not store the phone in cold areas.
When the phone warms up to its normal
operating temperature, moisture can
form inside the phone, which may
damage the phone's electronic circuit
boards.
• Do not drop, knock or shake the phone.
Rough handling can break internal circuit
boards.
• Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning
solvents or strong detergents to clean
the phone. Wipe it with a soft cloth
slightly dampened in a mild soap-and-
water solution.
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• Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog
the device's moving parts and prevent
proper operation.
• Do not put the phone in or on heating
devices, such as a microwave oven, a
stove or a radiator. The phone may
explode when overheated.
• When the phone or battery gets wet, the
label indicating water damage inside the
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.
• If your phone has a flash or light, do not
use it too close to the eyes of people or
animals. This may cause damage to their
eyes.
• Use only the supplied or an approved
replacement antenna. Unauthorized
antennas or modified accessories may
damage the phone and violate
regulations governing radio devices.
• If the phone, battery, charger or any
accessory is not working properly, take it
to your nearest qualified service facility.
The personnel there will assist you, and
if necessary, arrange for service.