Samsung Electronics Co SCHA915 Dual-Band CDMA Phone with Bluetooth User Manual

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Users Manual

9. User Manual

World Wide Web

http://www.samsungmobile.com

Printed in Korea

Code No.:GH68-XXXXXA

English. 10/2005. Rev 1.0

* Depending on the software installed or your service provider. some of the descriptions in this manual may differ

from your phone.

* Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this menual.

SCH-A915

User’s Manual

Use road safety at all times

Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park

the vehicle first.

Switch off the phone when refuelling

Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service

station) or near fuels or chemicals.

Switch off in an aircraft

Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them

in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.

Switch off the phone near all medical

equipment

Hospitals or health care facilities may be using

equipment that could be sensitive to external radio

frequency energy. Follow any regulations or rules in

force.

Important

safety

precautions

Failure to comply with the following

precautions may be dangerous or illegal.

Important safety precautions

Interference

All wireless phones may be subject to interference,

which could affect their performance.

Be aware of special regulations

Meet any special regulations in force in any area and

always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden

to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.

Water resistance

Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.

Sensible use

Use only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid

unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone

is switched on.

Emergency calls

Key in the emergency number for your present

location, then press the SEND key.

Keep your phone away from small children

Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories,

out of the reach of small children.

Accessories and batteries

Use only Samsung-approved accessories and

batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could

damage your phone and may be dangerous.

Qualified service

Only qualified service personnel may repair your

phone.

For more detailed safety information, see "Health and

safety information" on page 42.

• The phone could explode if the battery is

replaced with an incorrect type.

• Dispose of used batteries according to the

manufacturer’s instructions.

About this Guide

This User’s Guide provides you with condensed

information about how to use your phone. To quickly

learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get

started” and “Step outside the phone.”

In this guide, the following instruction icons appear:

Indicates that you need to pay careful

attention to the subsequent information

regarding safety or phone features.



Indicates that you can get more information

on the referenced page.

→

Indicates that you need to press the

Navigation keys to scroll to the specified

option and then select it.

[ ] Indicates a key on the phone. For example,

[

]

< > Indicates a soft key, whose function is

displayed on the phone screen. For example,

• Camera and camcorder

Use the camera module on your

phone to take a photo or record a

video.

Special

features of your phone

• Voice recognition

Dial a number or access features

with voice commands.

•WAP browser

Access the wireless web and access

various services and current

information.

Special features of your phone

• Get personal with photo caller

See who’s calling you when their

very own photo displays.

• Name card

Create name cards with your

number and profile. Whenever

introducing yourself to others, use

this convenient electronic name

card.

• Multimedia Message Service (MMS)

Send and receive MMS messages with a

combination of text, images, video, and audio.

•Stopwatch

Measure the time it takes to do

your exercise or work

•Calendar

Keep track of your daily, weekly,

and monthly schedule.

• Voice recorder

Record memos or sounds.

•Bluetooth

Transfer media files and personal data

and connect to other devices using

free, wireless Bluetooth technology.

Contents

Unpack 6

Make sure you have each item

Get started 6

First steps to operate your phone

Install and charge the phone ................................... 6

Power on or off...................................................... 7

Access menu functions............................................ 8

Customise your phone ............................................ 9

Make/Answer calls................................................ 11

Step outside the phone 11

Begin with your camera, and other special features

Use camera......................................................... 11

Use Contacts ....................................................... 12

Browse the web ................................................... 14

Send messages.................................................... 14

View messages.................................................... 15

Use voice recognition............................................ 16

Enter text 17

T9 English, Alphabet, 123, and Symbols mode

Call functions 19

Advanced calling features

Menu functions 23

All menu options listed

Health and safety information 42

Overview of menu functions

To access Menu mode, press <

> in Idle mode.

1 Calls

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1 Missed

2 Incoming

3 Outgoing

4 Call Timers

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2 Downloads

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3 WAP

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4 Torpedos

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1 New Torpedo

2 Inbox

3 Outbox

4 Voice Mail

5 Templates

6 WAP Alerts

7 Drafts

8 Settings

9 Memory Info

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5 Play 3G

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1 Player 3G

2 MP3 Player

3 My Files

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6 Meu Vivo

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7 Voicemail

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8 Messaging

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1 Chat

2 Messenger

3 E-Mail

4 Torpedos

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9 Utilidades

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10 Voice Services

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1 Voice Portal

2 Voice Information

3 Voice Command

4 Voice Memo

5 Settings

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11 Other Functions

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1 Planner

2 Help

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12 Settings

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1 Display

2 Sounds

3 Call Setup

4 Language

5 Vivo Encontra

6 WAP Setup

7 Security

8 System

9 Bluetooth

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Unpack

Make sure you have each item

You can obtain various accessories from

your local Samsung dealer.

Phone Travel Adapter

Battery User Manual

The items supplied with your phone

and the accessories at your Samsung

dealer may vary, depending on your

country or service provider.

Get started

First steps to operate your phone

Install and charge the phone

Low battery indicator

When the battery is low:

• a warning tone sounds,

Install the battery. To remove the battery:

Plug the travel adapter

into the phone. Plug the adapter into a

standard AC wall

outlet.

When the phone is completely charged (the battery

icon stops blinking), unplug the adapter from the

power outlet.

Remove the adapter from the phone.

2 3

• the battery low message displays, and

• the empty battery icon blinks.

If the battery level becomes too low, the phone

automatically turns off. Recharge your battery.

Power on or off

Display

Switch on

Do not turn on

the phone when

mobile phone

use is prohibited.

1. Open the phone.

2. Press and hold [

]

to turn on

the phone.

Switch off

1. Open the phone.

2. Press and hold [

]

Layout

Iocns

Received signal strength

Call in progress

Out of your service area; you

cannot send or receive calls

New SMS message

New MMS message

New SMS & MMS message

New voice mail

Text and graphics

display messages,

instructions, and

information you enter.

Soft key function indicators

show the current functions

assigned to the two soft

keys.

Icons

display various icons.

Get started

Access menu functions

Icons

(continued)

New WAP push message

New WAP push & Voice mail

Alarm set

Ringer on

Ringer type set to Silent

Ringer type set to Vibration

Silent mode is active

Auto answer mode is acive

Roaming network

Digital mode is active

1x RTT mode is active

EVDO mode is active

Battery power level

Select an

option

1. Press the appropriate soft key.

2. Press the Navigation keys to

move to the next or previous

option.

3. Press <

Select

> or [

] to

confirm the function displayed

or option highlighted.

4. To exit, choose either of the

following methods.

•Press <

Back

> or [

CLR

] to

move up one level.

•Press [

]

to return to Idle

mode.

Use shortcuts

Press the number key

corresponding to the option you

want.

Get started

Customise your phone

1. In Idle mode, press <

and select

Settings

→

Language

2. Select a language.

1. In Idle mode, press <

and select

Settings

→

Sounds

→

Type

→

Call

2. Select a ringer category.

3. Select a ringer melody.

4. Press <

Select

> or [

Display

language

Call ringer

melody

You can set a wallpaper for the

main or external display.

1. In Idle mode, press <

and select

Settings

→

Display

→

Idle Screen

→

Wallpaper

2. Select an image category.

3. Select an image.

4. Press <

Select

> or [

Idle mode

wallpaper

Get started

You can change the banner on the

display.

1. In Idle mode, press <

and select

Settings

→

Display

→

Idle Screen

→

Banner

2. Scroll to

Enable

and press

[Down].

3. Enter your banner message and

press [Down].

4. Select a text color.

5. Press <

Preview

> to preview

your banner.

6. Press <

Select

> or [

You can switch to silent mode to

avoid disturbing other people with

your phone sound.

Press and hold

[

]

in Idle mode.

Display

Banner

Silent mode

You can protect the phone against

unauthorized use with a phone

password.

1. In Idle mode, press <

and select

Settings

→

Security

2. Enter the default password,

“0000.”

3. Select

Change Pwd

and enter

the default password.

4. Enter a new password.

5. Enter the new password again.

6. Select

Lock Phone

7. Select

On Power-Up

Lock

Now

Phone lock

Step outside the phone

Make/Answer calls

Step outside the phone

Begin with your camera, and other special features

Use camera

1. Enter an area code and phone

number.

2. Press

[

3. To end the call, press

[

1. When the phone is ringing,

press [ ] or <

Answer

2. To end the call, press

[

Press [ / ].

Make a call

Answer a call

Adjust the

volume during

a call

1. Open the phone.

2. In Idle mode, press and hold

[ ] to turn on the camera.

3. Aim the lens at the subject and

adjust the image.

4. Press [

] to take a photo.

Pres

s [

] to save the photo

1. In Capture mode, press

Mode

> and select

Pictures

2. Press [Left] or [Right] to select

a photo album and press

[Down].

3. Scroll to a photo you want and

press <

View

Take a photo

View a photo

Step outside the phone

Use Contacts

1. In Idle mode, press and hold

[ ] to turn on the camera.

2. Press <

Mode

> and select

Camcorder

3. Press [

] to start recording.

4. Press [

] to stop recording.

Pres

s [

] to save the video.

1. In Record mode,

press <

Mode

and select

My Videos

2. Press [Left] or [Right] to select

a video category and press

[

Down

] .

3. Scroll to a video clip you want

and press <

View

Record a video

Play a video

As a new entry

1. In Idle mode, enter a phone

number and press [

2. Select

New Entry

→

a number

type.

3. Specify the contact information:

Name, Mobile, Work, Home,

Pager, Fax, Email, URL, Group,

Ringer, Birthday, Memo and

Picture.

4. Press [

] to save the entry.

Add an entry

To an existing entry

1. In Idle mode, enter a phone

number and press [

2. Select

Existing Entry

3. Select an entry from the

Contacts list.

4. Select a number type.

5. Press [

] to save the entry.

1. In Idle mode, press [

2. Select an entry.

3. Select a number and press

[

]

to dial, or press

Options

> to access options.

Add an entry

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Find an entry

1. In Idle mode, press

Contacts

> and select

Owner Info

2. Press <

Options

> and select

Edit

3. Specify your contact

information.

4. Press <

Save

> to save the

name card.

5. After saving the name card,

press <

Options

> and select

Send vCard

Create and

send a name

card

Browse the web

Using a built-in WAP (Wireless Access Protocol)

browser, you can get easy access to the wireless web

to get a variety of up-to-date services and information

and to enjoy downloads of web content.

Send messages

In Idle mode, press <

> and

select

WAP

• To access browser options,

press <

> and select

Browser Menu

• To scroll through browser items,

press the Navigation keys.

• To select an item, press <

• To return to the previous page,

press [

CLR

] or <

Cancel

• To return to the home page,

press and hold [

CLR

Launch the

browser

Navigate with

the WAP

browser

1. In Idle mode, press <

and select

Torpedo

→

New

Torpedo

→

Torpedo SMS

2. Enter destination numbers and

press [

3. Enter the message text and

press [

4. Press <

Send

Send a text

message (SMS)

Step outside the phone

View messages

1. In Idle mode, press <

and select

Torpedo

→

New

Torpedo

→

Foto Torpedo

Video Torpedo

2. Enter destination numbers and

press [

3. Select

Add Image

Add

Sound

and add a media file.

For

Video Torpedo

, select

Add

Video

and add a video clip.

4. Select

Add Message

Add

Subject

and enter the message

text and subject.

5. Select

Attach

to add an entry

as name card format.

6. Press <

Send

Send a

multimedia

message

(MMS)

When a notification appears:

Press <

Read

>. The message

displays.

From the Inbox:

1. In Idle mode, press <

and select

Torpedo

→

Inbox

2. Select a message.

When a notification appears:

Press <

Down

>. The message will

be downloaded and displayed.

From the Inbox:

1. In Idle mode, press <

and select

Torpedo

→

Inbox

2. Select a message.

View a text

message

View a

multimedia

message

Step outside the phone

Use voice recognition

Your phone can recognize specific voice commands in

order to dial a number or access features.

1. In Idle mode, press and hold

[].

2. Say “Voice Dial.”

3. Say a name or phone number.

4. If the name you hear is not

what you want, say “No.”

5. Say “Yes” when you hear what

you want.

If the name has more than one

number, select the number type

you want.

Voice dialing

1. In Idle mode, press and hold

[].

2. Say one of the following

commands.

•

Voice Dial

: begin voice

dialing.

•

Memo

: record a voice

memo.

•

Contacts

: open the

Contacts list.

•

Voice Mail

: access the

Voice Mail

menu.

•

Voice Portal

: access the

Voice Portal

menu.

•

My Phone #

: check your

phone number.

Access

features

Enter text

T9 English, Alphabet, 123, and Symbols mode

You can enter text for some features such as

messaging, Contacts, or Planner, using T9 English

mode, Alphabet mode, 123 mode, and Symbols mode.

Changing the text input mode

The text input mode indicator appears when the cursor

is in a text field.

•Press <

Options

> to select to T9 English,

Alphabet, or 123 mode.

Example:

Writing a text message

Using T9 English mode

T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to

key in any character using single keystrokes.

Entering a word in T9 English mode

1. Press [

] to [

]

to start entering a word. Press

each key once for each letter.

For example, press [

], [

], and [

] to

enter Hello in T9 English mode.

T9 predicts the word that you are typing, and it

may change with each key that you press.

2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting

characters.

3. When the word displays correctly, go to step 4.

Otherwise, press [

] to display alternative word

choices for the keys that you have pressed.

For example, Of and Me use [

] and [

4. Press [ ] to insert a space and enter the next

word.

Text input mode

indicator

Enter text

Tips for using T9 English mode

• Press [

] to enter periods or apostrophes

automatically.

• Press [ ] to insert a space.

• Press [ ] to change case. Lower case (

abc

Initial capital (

Abc

), and Capital lock (

ABC

) are

available.

• Press [

CLR

] to delete characters one by one. Press

and hold [

CLR

] to clear the display.

• To type words not found in T9 English mode,

change the text input mode to Alphabet mode.

Using Alphabet mode

Press the appropriate key until the character you want

appears on the screen.

Tips for using Alphabet mode

• To enter the same letter twice or to enter a

different letter on the same key, wait for the cursor

to move to the right automatically or press [Right].

Then, enter the next letter.

• Press [ ] to insert a space.

• Press [ ] to change case. Lower case (

abc

Initial capital (

Abc

), and Capital lock (

ABC

) are

available.

Key

Characters in order displayed

Upper case Lower case

. @ ? ! - , & : ’

(carriage return) 1

A B C 2 a b c 2

D E F 3 d e f 3

G H I 4 g h i 4

J K L 5 j k l 5

M N O 6 m n o 6

P Q R S 7 p q r s 7

T U V 8 t u v 8

W X Y Z 9 w x y z 9

Key

Characters in order displayed

Upper case Lower case

•Press [

CLR

] to delete characters one by one. Press

and hold [

CLR

] to clear the display.

Using 123 mode

123 mode enables you to enter numbers.

Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want.

Using Symbol mode

Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols.

Press <

Options

> and select

Symbols

Call functions

Advanced calling features

Making a call

1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone

number.

2. Press [

]

Using the dialing options

While entering a number, press <

Options

> to access

the following options:

•

Hard Pause

: insert a hard pause. Numbers after

the pause will be sent when you press [

]

•

2 sec. Pause

: insert a 2-second pause. Numbers

after the pause will be sent automatically.

•

Send

: send message to the number.

To Press

display more symbols the Navigation keys.

select a symbol the corresponding

number key.

Press

[

CLR

]

to clear the last digit or press and hold

[

CLR

]

to clear the whole display. You can move the

cursor to edit an incorrect digit.

Call functions

•

Save

: save the number to Contacts.

Redialing recent numbers

1. In Idle mode, press [

]

to display the list of

recent numbers.

2. Scroll to the number you want to dial and press

[

]

Making a call from Contacts

Once you have stored a number in Contacts, you can

dial the number by selecting it from Contacts.

You can also use the speed dial feature to assign your

most frequently called phone numbers to specific

numbers. You can quickly dial them by pressing the

associated number keys.

Making an emergency call

You can make calls to standard emergency numbers,

such as 190, 192, or 193 on the Emergency # list,

even if your phone is locked or all outgoing calls are

restricted.

Voice dialing

Once you have stored a phone number in Contacts,

you can dial it simply by stating the associated name

or the number.

Before using the voice dial feature, you can

programme your phone to better recognize your voice

in the

Settings

menu.

1. In Idle mode, open the phone or press and hold

[ ], depending on the setting in the

Voice

Launch

menu.

2. At a prompt, say “Voice Dial.”

3. State a name or phone number to the microphone.

4. When the phone ask for confirmation, say one of

the following commands:

•

Yes

to confirm the name.

•

to skip to another name.

•

Repeat

to start over with another command.

•

Cancel

to end the voice recognition.

5. Say the number type you want, if the name has

more than one number.

Call functions

Speed dialing

When you store a number in Contact, a location

number is assigned to the number so that you can dial

it by entering its location number.

• For 1-digit locations, hold down the corresponding

number key.

• For other locations, press the first number key and

hold down the last number key.

Ending a call

Close the phone or press [

]

Answering a call

When you receive an incoming call, the phone rings

and displays the incoming call image.

Press [

]

or <

Answer

> to answer the call.

Tips for answering a call

• When

Send Key

in the

Call Answer

menu is

selected, you can press [

]

or <

Answer

• When

Folder Open

in the

Call Answer

menu is

selected, you can simply open the phone.

• When

Any Key

in the

Call Answer

menu is

selected, you can press any key, except [

Volume keys, and soft keys.

• Press <

Ignore

> to reject a call.

• Press and hold [ / ] to mute a call ringer.

Viewing missed calls

If you have missed calls, the screen displays how

many calls you have missed.

Press [

]

to dial the number you want.

Using the headset

Use the headset to make or answer calls without

holding the phone.

Connect the headset to the jack on the left side of the

phone.

Call functions

The buttons on the headset work as listed below:

Options during a call

You can access a number of functions during a call.

Adjusting the volume during a call

Use [ / ] to adjust the earpiece volume during a call.

Press [ ] to increase the volume level and [ ] to

decrease the volume level.

Answering a second call

You can answer an incoming call while already on the

phone, if your network supports it.

1. Press [

]

to answer the call. The first call is

automatically put on hold.

2. Press [

]

to switch between the calls.

Making a three-way call

If you have activated the three-way calling service,

you can have conversation with two people

simultaneously.

1. During a call, make another call or answer a

second call. The first caller is placed on hold.

2. Press [

]

to begin with the three-way call.

Switching off the microphone

(Mute mode)

You can temporarily switch off your phone’s

microphone so that the person on the phone cannot

hear you.

• Press <

Mute

> or <

Unmute

To Press

redial the last call the button twice.

answer a call and hold the button.

end a call and hold the button.

Menu functions

All menu options listed

Calls

(Menu 1)

Use this menu to view the calls you have missed,

received, or dialled, and the length of your calls.

To access this menu, press <

> in Idle mode and

select

Calls

Missed

(Menu 1.1)

This menu displays the most recent calls that you did

not answer.

Accessing a call record

1. Press [Up] or [Down] to scroll through the call list.

2. Press [

] to view the details of a call, or [

]

dial a number.

Incoming

(Menu 1.2)

This menu displays the most recent calls you have

received.

Outgoing

(Menu 1.3)

This menu displays the most recent calls you have

dialled.

Call Timers

(Menu 1.4)

Use this menu to display the total length of all

outgoing and incoming calls. The actual time invoiced

by your service provider will vary.

You can check the length of your last call and the total

time of calls you have made to or received, since the

phone was shipped from the factory.

Downloads

(Menu 2)

You can download various Brew applications and

multimedia files, such as melodies and images. You

can also store and manage them.

Menu functions

Downloading applications

1. Select

Download Center

The following menu is available:

•

Catalog

: browse the server and purchase

applications.

•

: enter a keyword to search for a

specific application.

•

About Download

: display help information

about using the

Download Center

menu.

2. Select

Catalog

3. Select an application you want to download and

follow the instructions on the screen.

Using the Media player

Using the Media player, you can play downloaded files

or video clips you have recorded. You can also access

the websites preset by your service provider and play

media files.

Playing media content

1. Select

Media Player

2. Press <

> to access the following folder list.

Music

: save downloaded music files.

Video

: save downloaded video files.

My videos

: save video clips you have recorded.

VoD/MoD

: save URL addresses preset by your

service provider. You can directly access the preset

websites.

3. Select a folder and scroll to the file you want.

4. Press [

] to play the file

During playback,Use the following keys:

When

Airtime Warnings

is set to

All Enabled

you are prompted to connect to the server.

Keys Function

Pauses/resumes playback.

Up Exits the Media player.

Down Stops playback.

Left Skips backward through a file.

Right Skips forward through a file.

/ Adjust the volume.

Menu functions

WAP

(Menu 3)

Accessing media content information

1. In the Media player screen, press <

> and

select a folder.

2. Scroll to the media content you want to access

and press [

Right

• While viewing the information, you can delete

the media content by pressing <

Erase

Changing the player settings

1. Select Media Player.

2. Press <

> and select Settings to access the

following options:

• Display: select an image pattern for the player

display.

• Play mode: change Play mode.

Repeat

: set files to be played repeatedly.

Normal

: play files in order.

Suffle

: paly files in random.

Single file

: play the selected file once and stop

playback.

Managing Brew applications

1. Select

Settings

The following options are available:

•

Order Apps

: change the order of the

downloaded applications.

•

Move Apps

: move an application to another

folder.

•

Manage Apps

: display the Brew server and

application properties. You can also manage

downloaded applications.

•

Main Menu View

: change the view mode of

the main menu screen.

•

Screen Savers

: save a screen saver, if you

have downloaded it.

•

Airtime Warnings

: set the phone to alert you

each time you access the Brew server.

•

View Log

: display the record of your browsing.

Viewing help information

1. Select

Help

2. Select a help item.

WAP

(Menu 3)

Menu functions

The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) browser on

your phone allows you to access the wireless web.

Using the WAP browser, you can access up-to-date

information and a wide variety of media content.

To access this menu, press <

> in Idle mode and

select

WAP

Exiting the WAP browser

Press [

]

to exit the browser.

Torpedos

(Menu 4)

Use the

Torpedos

menu to send and receive text

messages and multimedia messages. You can also use

WAP push message features.

To access this menu, press <

> in Idle mode and

select

Torpedos

New Torpedo

(Menu 4.1)

Use this menu to create and send text message or

multimedia messages.

Writing and sending a text message

Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send or

receive text messages.

1. Select

Torpedo SMS

2. Enter a destination number and press <

To send the message to more than one recipient,

press [Down] and fill in additional destination

fields.

3. Enter your message and press <

4. If you are satisfied with the message you have

entered, press <

Send

Writing and sending a multimedia message

Multimedia Message Service (MMS) delivers messages

containing a combination of text, image, video, and

audio, from phone to phone or from phone to e-mail.

1. Select

Foto Torpedo

Video Torpedo

2. Enter a phone number or e-mail address.

To add multiple destinations, insert a space

between phone numbers or e-mail addresses.

Menu functions

Torpedos

(Menu 4)

If you want to send copies of the message to other

people, press [Up] to highlight the address type

tab and move to

BCC

. Then press [Down]

and add additional numbers or addresses.

3. Press <

If you selected

Video Torpedo

in step 1, go to

step 6.

4. Select the

Add Image

line and add an image.

5. Select the

Add Sound

line and add a sound clip.

6. If you are writing a video message, select the

Add

Video

line and add a video clip.

7. Select the

Add Message

line and enter your

message.

8. Select the

Add Subject

line and enter a subject

for your message.

9. Select the

Attach

line and attach a name card in a

data format attachment.

10.Press <

Options

> to access the several options:

11.When you have finished, press <

Send

Inbox

(Menu 4.2)

This folder stores all of the messages you have

received.

Outbox

(Menu 4.3)

This folder stores messages that the phone is

attempting to send, has sent, or has failed to send.

Voice Mail

(Menu 4.4)

Use this menu to connect to the voice mail server and

access your voice mails.

press <

Options

> to access the following options:

•

Listen

: access your voice mail server and listen to

your voice mail.

•

Clear Icon

: clear the received Voice Mail

notification.

Templates

(Menu 4.5)

WAP Alerts

(Menu 4.6)

Your service provider can give the voice server

number.

Menu functions

This folder stores and access web messages you have

received from the web server.

When a message has been received, you can:

•Press <

View

> to view the message immediately.

The phone retrieve the message from the web

server and display it.

•Press <

Skip

> to check it later.

Drafts

(Menu 4.7)

This folder stores messages you have saved to send at

a later time.

Settings

(Menu 4.8)

Use this menu to set up various options for sending or

receiving SMS messages.

•

Send Settings

: You can configure default SMS

settings for sending messages.

Priority

: select a priority level.

Delivery Ack

: set the network to inform you when

your message is delivered.

Signature

: add your signature at the end of

message.

Save Message

: set how the phone acts for sent

messages.

•

Prompt

: the phone prompts you to save the

message.

•

Not Save

: the phone does not save the

message in the Outbox.

•

Auto Save

: the phone immediately saves a

copy of the message.

Callback#

: enter a callback number.

•

Receive Settings

: You can configure default SMS

settings for receiving messages.

Scroll Timer

: select the scrolling time. When you

select

Off

, you need to manually scroll the screen.

Notification

: set how the phone informs you of

new messages.

Auto Erase

: set what happens if new messages

arrive when the Inbox is full.

•

Off

: The phone displays a warning message.

You need to erase old messages to receive new

messages.

•

: the phone automatically erases old

messages in order to receive new messages.

Menu functions

Play 3G

(Menu 5)

Message Reminder

: set how often the phone

reminds you of new messages.

•

Signature

: You can create your signature in order

to add it to the end of message and send the

message.

•

Buddy List

: You can set up a group of your

contacts to which you frequently send a message.

•

Canned Msg

: You can make and use canned

messages of frequently used messages.

•

Entry Mode

: You can select a default text input

mode when creating a new message.

•

Message Alert

: You can set how the phone alerts

you to new messages during a call.

: the phone alerts you with a beep and displays

the corresponding icon.

Off

: the phone does not actively alert you to new

messages, but displays the corresponding icon.

Memory Info

(Menu 4.9)

Use this menu to view the total number of messages

you can store, as well as the number of messages you

have received and the number of messages you can

further store.

Play 3G

(Menu 5)

Player 3G

(Menu 5.1)

MP3 Player

(Menu 5.2)

My Files

(Menu 5.3)

Meu Vivo

(Menu 6)

Vivo Menu mode contains the menus rearranged to let

you more quickly and easily use network or the

messaging service by your service provider.

To view brief information about a menu, press

Info

To customize a menu in Vivo Menu mode, press

Options

•

Change Icon

: assign a different icon for the

selected menu.

Menu functions

•

Change Order

: change the position of the

selected menu.

•

Initialize

: cancel your settings.

Voice Mail

(Menu 7)

Use this menu to connect to the voice mail server and

access your voice mails.

press <

Options

> to access the following options:

•

Listen

: access your voice mail server and listen to

your voice mail.

•

Clear Icon

: clear the received Voice Mail

notification.

Messaging

(Menu 8)

Chat

(Menu 8.1)

Use this menu to use the WAP browser chatting

service.

For further details about this service, contact your

service provider.

Messenger

(Menu 8.2)

Use this menu to access the WAP browser Instant

Messenger (IM) service.

For further details about this service, contact your

service provider.

E-Mail

(Menu 8.3)

Use this menu to use the WAP browser e-mail service.

For further details about this service, contact your

service provider.

Torpedos

(Menu 8.4)

Utilidades

(Menu 9)

Voice Services

(Menu *)

Your service provider can give the voice server

number.

Menu functions

Voice Services

(Menu *)

Use this menu to access voice-related features.

To access this menu, press <

> in Idle mode and

select

Voice Services

Voice Portal

(Menu *.1)

Use this menu to access this voice-activated service

and get audio content, such as headline news,

information on movies, the weather, finance, and

traffic, supplied by your service provider.

For further details, contact your service provider.

Voice Information

(Menu *.2)

Voice Command

(Menu *.3)

Your phone can perform functions or access specific

menus via your voice commands.

1. Access the

Voice Command

menu to activate

voice recognition. You can also press and hold [ ]

in Idle mode.

2. State the name of the desired feature.

3. Follow the corresponding menu procedure.

Voice Memo

(Menu *.4)

Use this menu to record voice memos.

Record

(Menu *.4.1)

You can record up to 30 voice memos of up to

1 minute each (or 2Mbyte).

1. Speak into the microphone.

Press <

Pause

> to pause recording.

Press <

Resume

> to resume.

2. When you have finished, press <

Finish

>. After

recording a voice memo, press <

Options

> to

access the following options:

•

Save As

: save the memo.

•

Review

: replay the memo.

•

Rerecord

: discard the current memo and record

another one.

Review

(Menu *.4.2)

You can access and play the memos you have

recorded.

1. Scroll to a voice memo.

Menu functions

2. Press [

] to view details, or press <

Options

> to

access the following options:

•

Play

: play the voice memo.

•

Rename

: change the memo name.

•

Delete

: delete the selected memo.

•

Delete All

: delete all memos.

3. Select

Play

Delete All

(Menu *.4.3)

You can delete all recorded voice memos at one time.

When a confirmation message appears, press <

Yes

Settings

(Menu *.5)

Use this menu to customize settings for voice tools.

Digit Dialing

(Menu *.5.1)

Use this menu to set the phone to better recognize

your voice for voice dialing, and also to reset settings.

•

Adapt Digits

: adapt your phone to recognize your

vocal style and pronunciation for each digit. Follow

the voice prompts to adapt the phone.

•

Reset Digits

: return to default settings.

Sensitivity

(Menu *.5.2)

Use this menu to adjust the sensitivity level of your

phone to better recognize your voice.

Choice Lists

(Menu *.5.3)

Use this menu to set the phone to require confirmation

of your voice commands when using Name dialing,

Digit dialing or accessing Contacts.

The following options are available for each item:

•

Automatic

: the phone ask for confirmation when

results are not clear.

•

Always On

: the phone ask for confirmation at all

times.

•

Always Off

: the phone does not require

confirmation.

For further information about this feature, press

Help

> on each item screen.

Sound

(Menu *.5.4)

Use this menu to configure sound settings for voice

dialing.

•

Prompts

: turn on or off audio prompts.

Menu functions

Other Functions

(Menu 0)

•

Digits

: turn on or off audio playback for digit

dialing.

•

Names

: turn on or off audio playback for name

dialing.

•

Name Settings

: adjust settings for the speed and

volume for name dialing.

Voice Launch

(Menu *.5.5)

Use this menu to set how voice dialing is initiated.

•[]

Only

: launch voice dialing by pressing and

holding [ ] in Idle mode.

•[]

/ Folder

: launch voice dialing by pressing and

holding [ ] or by opening the phone.

•[]

/ EarMic

: launch voice dialing by pressing

and holding [ ] or the button on the headset.

About

(Menu *.5.6)

Use this menu to display information about the voice

command programme.

Other Functions

(Menu 0)

Planner

(Menu 0.1)

The calendar feature enables you to keep track of your

schedule and tasks and to make a memo.

Today

(Menu 0.1.1)

Use this menu to display Planner items stored for the

current day on the Today view.

Calendar

(Menu 0.1.2)

When you enter the

Calendar

menu, the calendar in

Month view appears with today’s date.

Task List

(Menu 0.1.3)

Use this menu to create a list of tasks that need to be

done.

Memo Pad

(Menu 0.1.4)

Use this menu to make memos of important things

you need to remember.

Alarms

(Menu 0.1.5)

Use this menu to set alarms to sound at specific times.

A wake-up alarm is not affected by your sound setting.

Menu functions

Calculator

(Menu 0.1.6)

Use this menu to perform basic arithmetic functions,

such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and

division.

Countdown

(Menu 0.1.7)

Use this menu to count how many days are left until a

specific date.

World Time

(Menu 0.1.8)

Use this menu to find out what time it is in another

part of the world.

Scroll through the map by pressing [Left] or [Right].

To apply the DST (Daylight Savings Time) setting,

press <

Set DST

To cancel the setting, press <

Unset DST

Units Conversion

(Menu 0.1.9)

Use this menu for common conversions, such as

currency and temperature.

Stop Watch

(Menu 0.1.0)

Help

(Menu 0.2)

Use this menu to view information about your phone.

•

Version

: display the phone information.

•

Phone Number

: display your phone number.

•

Icon Glossary

: display icons shown on the screen

when you use the phone.

Settings

(Menu #)

Use this menu to customize your phone settings. You

can also reset the settings to their default values.

To access this menu, press <

> in Idle mode and

select

Settings

Display

(Menu #.1)

Use this menu to change settings for the display and

light.

Phone Design

(Menu #.1.1)

Use this menu to change the display properties for

Menu mode and Dial mode.

•

Screen Color

: select the color of the screen.

•

Screen Font

: select the color of the screen font.

Menu functions

Settings

(Menu #)

•

Dial Design

: select a color for the digits when

entering a number for dialing.

Idle Screen

(Menu #.1.2)

Use this menu to change display properties for Idle

mode.

•

Wallpaper

: set the background image (wallpaper)

to be displayed in Idle mode.

•

Func. Screen

: set the phone to display one of the

following function screen in Idle mode.

Clock Style

: display a clock.

Calendar

: display the calendar of the current

month.

Today

: display the current day’s Today view.

Launch Pad

: display the shortcut assignments for

the Navigation keys. You can also change the

assignments.

•

Banner

: enter a banner message to be displayed

at the bottom of the display in Idle mode.

Backlight

(Menu #.1.3)

You can select the length of time the backlight stays

on and the time the display remains on in Dimming

mode, in which the backlight is off.

•

LCD

: specify the length of time the display

backlight stays on.

•

Keypad

: specify the length of time the keypad

backlight stays on.

•

Power Save

: set the phone to turn the display off

when you don’t use the phone.

Set Time

(Menu #.1.4)

When you need to manually enter the current time

and date in specific areas where call service reception

is weak, use this menu to set the time and date on the

idle screen. Only then you can use the Planner

features when outside a call service area.

Enter the time and date using the numeric keys and

press <

Set

Service LED

(Menu #.1.5)

The service light on the front of the phone, blinks to

indicate the service status. In this menu, you can

activate or deactivate the feature of the service light.

Menu functions

Sounds

(Menu #.2)

Use this menu to customize various sound settings.

Volume

(Menu #.2.1)

Use this menu to select a ringer volume for incoming

calls, message alert, alarms, key tone, depending on

the place where you are.

•

Silent

: the phone does not ring.

•

1-Beep

: the phone sound a beep.

•

Vibrate

: the phone vibrates but not rings.

•

Level 1

: select a volume for the call ringer. The

more bars, the louder the volume.

•

Vib+Ring

: the phone vibrates and then rings.

Type

(Menu #.2.2)

Use this menu to select the ringer type for incoming

calls, roaming, message alert, key tone, or data calls.

Alerts

(Menu #.2.3)

Use this menu to have the phone alert (beep) you to

inform you that certain things have happened.

•

Tone Length

: set short or long DTMF (dual-tone

multi-frequency) tones to be sent to access

teleservices, such as a bank account. If the service

is digital, as most are, short DTMF tones will

almost always work.

•

Service

: set the phone to beep when you exit a

service area or return to a service area.

•

Connect

: set the phone to beep when your call is

connected to the system.

•

Disconnect

: set the phone to beep when your call

is disconnected from the system.

•

Signal Fade

: set the phone to beep when a

dropped call occurs during conversation in

response to fading signal strength.

•

Minute Beep

: set the phone to beep every minute

during an outgoing call to keep you informed of the

length of your call.

•

Folder Sound

: set the phone to sound an alert

when you open or close the phone.

You can adjust the keypad tone volume using

[/]

in Idle mode.

Menu functions

Settings

(Menu #)

•

Power On/Off

: set the phone to sound an alert

when you turn on or off the phone.

Call Setup

(Menu #.3)

Use this menu to customize the phone for making and

receiving calls.

Auto Answer

(Menu #.3.1)

Use this menu to set the phone to automatically

answer calls after a specified time when you use the

headset or an optional hands-free car kit.

Call Answer

(Menu #.3.2)

Use this menu to set how to answer incoming calls.

•

Send Key

: the phone answers calls only when you

press [

]

or <

Answer

•

Folder Open

: the phone answers when you open

the phone. If the phone is already open, press

[

]

or <

Answer

•

Any Key

: the phone answers when you press any

key except for [

]

, <

Ignore

>, and the Volume

keys.

Auto Retry

(Menu #.3.3)

Use this menu to set the phone to automatically redial

calls when a connection fails.

Auto CSP

(Menu #.3.4)

Use this menu to set the phone to automatically add

the CSP (Carrier Selection Code) of your long distance

call service to the entered number when making a call.

Language

(Menu #.4)

Use this menu to select one of several languages for

the display text.

Vivo Encontra

(Menu #.5)

Use this menu to activate LBS (Location Based

Services) to find current position information or to let

other devices locate you.

WAP Setup

(Menu #.6)

The code is added only when the phone number has

6,7,10, or 11 digits and starts with 0xx, for

example, 012 or 015.

Menu functions

Security

(Menu #.7)

Use this menu to protect the phone against

unauthorized use.

To access the

Security

menu, you must enter the

phone password. The password is preset to

0000

Lock Phone

(Menu #.7.1)

Use this menu to lock the phone.

•

Unlock

: the phone remains unlocked.

•

On Power-Up

: the phone is locked automatically

each time you turn it on.

•

Lock Now

: the phone is lock immediately.

When the phone is locked, you must enter your phone

password each time you access menu functions.

Change Pwd

(Menu #.7.2)

Use this menu to change your phone password. The

password is preset to

0000

Restriction

(Menu #.7.3)

Use this menu to restrict all call functions on the

phone and access to your Contacts.

When this feature is enabled, you must enter the

phone password to access restricted functions. The

password is preset to

0000

Modem

(Menu #.7.4)

Your phone can be used as a standard modem on a PC

for sending and receiving digital data when connected

to a Windows computer. Using your phone as a

modem, you can wirelessly access data from Windows

software applications.

Use this menu to change the phone mode for being

used as a modem.

•

Voice Call Only

: receive voice calls only.

•

Data in Only

: receive data calls only.

Emergency #

(Menu #.7.5)

Use this menu to store emergency numbers, which

can be manually dialed at any time even if all call

functions are restricted or your phone is in Lock mode.

To make a emergency call in Lock mode, enter a

programmed number and then press [

]

The phone must be on a digital network to receive

or send data.

Menu functions

Settings

(Menu #)

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Emergency calling may not be available on all wireless

networks at all times. A connection cannot always be

guaranteed, due to various transmission methods,

network parameters, and user settings used to

complete a call from your wireless phone.

DO NOT depend on this phone as a primary method of

dialing 190 or for any other essential or emergency

communications.

Remember to always turn your phone on and check for

adequate signal strength before placing a call.

Erase Memory

(Menu #.7.6)

Use this menu to erase all data stored in the phone’s

memory.

1. Select a data type and press [

] to check data to

be deleted.

2. Press <

Del

3. Press <

Yes

> to confirm the deletion.

Reset Phone

(Menu #.7.7)

Use this menu to reset the original phone settings,

display settings, and sound settings individually. You

can also reset all the settings in your phone at the

same time.

System

(Menu #.8)

This menu provides you with options for selecting a

network.

Set System

(Menu #.8.1)

Roaming allows you to register your phone on other

networks and use the facilities, if your own network is

not available. Roaming is only relevant in areas where

there are at least two cellular service providers having

valid roaming agreements.

The password is preset to

0000

. You can change

this password

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Menu functions

When you are using another network, the Roaming

icon ( ) appears.

•

Home Only

: you cannot roam. When your home

system is not available, and the No service icon

( ) appears and you cannot make or receive

calls.

•

Standard

: your phone automatically searches for

the first available service.

Set NAM

(Menu #.8.2)

Your phone can have two NAMs (Numberical

Assignment Module), essentially your phone number.

Use this menu to switch your service back and forth

between the two.

If you change the NAM, the phone turns off by itself

and then back on to acquire service using the new

NAM.

PRL Enabled

(Menu #.8.3)

Your phone can find a cellular service provider's

network on the Preferred Roaming List (PRL), a graded

list of bands and channels which the phone uses when

it attempts to locate and connect to a network while

roaming. In this menu, you can activate or deactivate

the use of the PRL.

•

Yes

: the phone searches and lists all of the

network providers' networks available for your

area.

•

: the phone searches for the default channel to

locate your own network.

Pref Mode

(Menu #.8.4)

Use this menu to select the network to be used when

roaming.

•

Hybrid

: the phone uses both the 1XRTT and EVDO

network.

•

CDMA Only

: the phone uses the 1XRTT network.

•

EVDO Only

: the phone uses the EVDO network.

Bluetooth

(Menu #.9)

Bluetooth technology enables cost-free

wirelessconnections between electronic devices within

a maximum range of 10 meters. A Bluetooth

connection can be used to send photos, images,

Menu functions

Settings

(Menu #)

videos, phonebook, scheduled items, and to connect

wirelessly to devices using Bluetooth technology, such

as computers. Since Bluetooth devices communicate

using radio waves, your phone and the other Bluetooth

device do not need to be in line of sight to each other.

The 2 devices only need to be within a maximum of 10

meters of each other, although the connection can be

subjected to interference from obstructions, such as

walls or other electronic devices. In some countries,

there may be restrictions on using Bluetooth

devices.Please contact your service provider.

Activation

(Menu #.9.1)

This feature allows you to activate the Bluetooth

feature. When this option is set to on, the Bluetooth

icon appears.

(Menu #.9.2)

This feature allows you to search the Bluetooth device.

Disconnect

(Menu #.9.3)

Registered List

(Menu #.9.4)

This feature allows you to view the registered

Bluetooth devices.

Settings

(Menu #.9.3)

My Device name

This feature allows you to change your phone’s

Bluetooth device name, which is displayed on other

devices.

Visibility

Security

This feature allows you to select whether or not the

phone asks for your confirmation when other devices

access your data.

Mode

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.

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 Head: 1.34 W/Kg, Body-

worn: 0.924 W/Kg.

For body worn operation, this model phone has been

tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines

whenused with a Samsung accessory designated for

this product or when used with an accessory that

contains no metal and that positions the handset a

minimum of 1.5 cm from the body.

Non-compliance with the above restrictions may result

in violation of FCC RF exposure guidelines.

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, A3LSCHA915.

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.

Health and safety information

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 limit RF

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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 academic organizations.

CTIA-funded research is conducted through contracts

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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.

Some groups sponsored by other national

governments have advised that children be

discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For

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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 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

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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/

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):

http://www.epa.gov/radiation/

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration's

(OSHA):

http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/

radiofrequencyradiation/index.html

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• 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.

Health and safety information

“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.

• should not carry the phone in a breast pocket.

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• 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.

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.

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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 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.

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.

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.

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 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 damage the battery or the object

causing the short-circuiting.

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• 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.

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