Samsung Electronics Co SCHB239 Cellular CDMA Phone User Manual
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Cellular CDMA Phone Users Manual
Users Manual
* Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country,
some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly.
* Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear
different from the illustrations in this guide.
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-XXXXXA
English. 03/2008. Rev.1.0
World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com
Draft 01
2008. 03. 11
SCH-B239
User’s Guide
Drive safely 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
1
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 [ ].
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.
Use of authorised software
Use only Samsung-authorised software. The use of
any unauthorised software could damage your phone.
Qualified service
Only qualified service personnel may repair your
phone.
For more detailed safety information, see "Health and
safety information" on page 31
• The phone could explode if the battery is
replaced with an incorrect type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
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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 “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, <
Menu
>
• Simple, sleek design with Intenna
Samsung’s powerful intenna technology allows
the best call quality without an annoying external
antenna.
Special
features of your phone
• Phonebook
Store home, office, or cellular
phone numbers for your contacts.
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Special features of your phone
• Short message service (SMS)
Chat and share interest with your friends, family,
or co-workers by SMS messages.
•Game
Enjoy embedded games on your
phone..
•Calendar
Keep track of your daily and
monthly schedule.
•Alarm
Use your phone as an alarm clock
to wake you up in the morning or
notify you of an impending event.
•Calculator
Perform basic calculations and do
currency conversions.
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Contents
Unpack 6
Make sure you have each item
Your phone 6
Buttons, features, and locations
Get started 7
First steps to operating your phone
Install and charge the phone ..................................... 7
Power on or off........................................................ 8
Keys and display ..................................................... 9
Access menu functions ............................................ 11
Customise your phone............................................. 12
Make/Answer calls .................................................. 13
Step outside the phone 14
Begin with Phonebook, messages, and other features
Use Phonebook....................................................... 14
Send/View messages .............................................. 15
Use the alarm clock ................................................ 16
Manage schedule.................................................... 16
Enter text 18
ABC, T9 Word, 123, and Symbol mode
Call functions 22
Advanced calling features
Menu functions 25
All menu options listed
Solve problems 46
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information 48
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Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press <
Menu
> in Idle mode.
1 Calls
p.23
1 Missed
2 Incoming
3 Outgoing
4 Air time
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2 Phonebook
p.24
1 Find
2 Add
3 Group settings
4 My phone #
5 Memory status
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3 Message
p.25
1 Write
2 Inbox
3 Outbox
4 Draft
5 Voice mail
6 Erase
7 Settings
8 Memory status
9 SMS groups
0 SOS message
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4 Organiser
p.26
1 Calendar
2 Alarm
3 Calculator
4 To do list
5 Memo pad
6 Countdown
7 World time
8 Unit converter
9 Stopwatc
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5 Entertainment
p.28
1 SMS service
2 FM radio
3 Game
4 Cricket scorer
5 Voice memo
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6 Setup
p.28
1 Sounds
2 Display
3 Calls
4 Shortcuts
5 Phone
6 Security
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Unpack
Make sure you have each item
You can obtain various accessories from your local
Samsung dealer.
Your phone
First steps to operating your phone
UIM card information
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive
a plug-in UIM (User Identification Module) card loaded
with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and
available optional services.
Install and charge the phone
Phone Travel Adapter
Battery User’s Guide
• The items supplied with your phone and the
accessories available at your Samsung dealer may
vary, depending on your country or service provider.
• Use the purchased accessories with only Samsung-
authorised devices.
• The use of these accessories with other devices
could
cause problems and any repair costs would not be
covered by the warranty.
Remove the battery
cover.
If the
phone is already
on, first turn it off by
holding [ ].
Insert the UIM card.
Make sure that the
gold-coloured contacts
on the card face down
into the phone.
Install the battery. Replace the cover.
Plug the travel adapter
into the phone.
Plug the adapter into
a standard AC wall
outlet.
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Low battery indicator
When the battery is low:
• a warning tone sounds,
• 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
When the phone is completely charged (the
battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter
from the power outlet.
Remove the adapter from the phone.
Power on
Do not turn on the
phone when
mobile phone use
is prohibited.
1. Press and hold [ ] to turn on
the phone.
2. If necessary, enter the PIN and
press <
OK
>.
Power off
Press and hold [ ].
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Your phone
Keys and display
Keys
Soft keys Perform the functions indicated on the bottom
line of the display.
Navigation
keys
In Idle mode, access the following menus
directly.
• [Up]/[Down]:Tone volume
• [Left]:
View month
•[Right]:
FM Radio
In Menu mode, scroll through the menu
options.
i key In Idle mode, access the
R-Menu
menu.
Send key
Make or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve the last number
dialled, missed, or received.
End key
End a call.
Press and hold to switch the phone on or off.
In Menu mode, cancel input and return the
phone to Idle mode.
C(Clear)
key
Delete characters from the display.
In Menu mode, return to the previous menu
level.
Numeric
keys
Enter numbers, letters, and some special
characters.
Special
key
Enter special characters.
In Idle mode, press and hold [
]
to activate
or deactivate Silent mode. In Standby mode,
enters the
Ringer
menu when pressed and
held [ ].
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Your phone
Display
Layout
Icons
Received signal strength
Roaming
Call in progress
Out of your service area; you
cannot make or receive calls
Text and graphics
displays messages,
instructions, and
information you enter.
Soft key function
indicators
show the current
functions assigned to the
two soft keys.
Icons
displays various icon.
Menu Find
Icons
(continued)
New SMS message
New voicemail
Alarm set
Lock mode
Restriction on
Ringer type setting
p. 38
•: Ringer only
• : Silent
• : 1 beep
•: Vibration
•: Vib. & Ringer
• : Vib. then ringer
• : Ringer then vib.
Silent mode
p. 12
Battery power level
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Your phone
Access menu functions
Use the soft
keys
The roles of the soft keys vary
depending on the function you have
selected. The bottom line of the
display indicates their current role.
Press the left soft
key to access
Menu mode.
Press the right soft
key to access
Find
in the
Phonebook
menu.
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
>, <
OK
>, or
<
Save
> to confirm the
function displayed or option
highlighted.
4. To exit, choose either of the
following methods:
•Press [
C
] to move up one
level.
• Press [ ] to return to Idle
mode.
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Your phone
Customise your phone
Use shortcuts
Press the number key
corresponding to the option you
want.
1. In Idle mode, press <
Menu
>
and select
Setup
→
Display
→
Language
.
2. Select a language.
Display
language
1. In Idle mode, press <
Menu
>
and select
Setup
→
Sounds
→
Ringer
→
Voice calls
.
2. Press [Down].
3. Press [Left] or [Right] to scroll
to a ringer category.
4. Press [Up] or [Down] to scroll
to a ringer melody.
Press <
Play
> to listen to a
melody.
5. When you find the melody you
want, press <
OK
>.
Call ringer
melody
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Your phone
You can set wallpaper for the idle
screen on the display.
1. In Idle mode, press <
Menu
>
and select
Setup
→
Display
→
Animation
→
Wallpaper
.
2. Press the Navigation keys to
scroll to the image you want.
3. Press <
Select
>.
1. In Idle mode, press <
Menu
>
and select
Setup
→
Display
→
Banner
.
2. Press and [
C
] to clear the
default banner.
3. Enter a new banner.
4. Press <
OK
>.
Idle mode
wallpaper
Idle mode
banner
You can switch the phone to Silent
mode to avoid disturbing other
people.
Press and hold [ ] in Idle mode.
Silent mode
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Your phone
Make/Answer calls
You can protect the phone against
unauthorised use with a phone
password. The phone will require
the password on power-up.
1. In Idle mode, press <
Menu
>
and select
Setup
→
Security
.
2. Enter the default password,
00000000
and
press <
OK
>.
3. Select
Change lock
.
4. Enter a new 4- to 8- digit
password and press <
OK
>.
5. Enter the new password again
and press <
OK
>.
6. Select
Phone lock
.
7. Select
Once
or
On
.
Phone lock
1. Enter an area code and phone
number.
2. Press [ ].
3. To end the call, press
[]
.
1. When the phone is ringing,
press [ ].
2. To end the call, press
[]
.
Press [ ] or [ ].
Make a call
Answer a call
Adjust the
volume during
a call
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Step outside the phone
Begin with Phonebook, messages, and other features
Use Phonebook
To the phone’s memory:
1. In Idle mode, enter a phone
number and press <
Save
>.
2. Enter a name and press <
OK
>.
3. Press <
Phone
> and select a
number type.
4. Specify the contact information:
Location number, Home, Office,
Mobile, Pager, Fax, E-Mail1,
E-Mail2, URL, ETC, Default
number, Group, and Ringer.
5. Press
<
Save
>
to save the entry.
Add an entry
To the UIM card:
1. In Idle mode, enter a phone
number and press <
Save
>.
2. Enter a name and press <
OK
>.
3. Press
<
Save
>
to save the entry.
1. In Idle mode, press <
Find
>.
2. Select an entry.
3. Scroll to a number and press
[] to dial, or <
Options
> to
access options.
Find an entry
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Step outside the phone
Send/View messages
1. In Idle mode, press <
Menu
>
and select
Message
→
New
message
.
2. Enter the message text and
press <
OK
>.
3. Select
Save & Send
or
Send
only
or
Save only
.
4. Enter destination numbers.
5. Press <
OK
> to send the
message.
When a notification appears:
Press <
Select
>. The message
displays.
Send a text
message
View a text
message
From the Inbox:
1. In Idle mode, press <
Menu
>
and select
Message
→
Inbox
→
Phone
or
Card
.
2. Select a message.
When a notification appears:
1. Press [ ]. The phone dials the
voicemail centre.
2. Follow the instructions from the
system.
From the Inbox:
1. In Idle mode, press <
Menu
>
and select
Message
→
Inbox
→
Voice mail
.
2. Follow the instructions from the
system.
View a text
message
(continued)
Access
voicemails
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Step outside the phone
Use the alarm clock Manage schedule
1. In Idle mode, press <
Menu
>
and select
Scheduler
→
Alarm set
.
2. Select
Once
or
Daily
.
3. Enter the alarm time and press
<
Save
>.
When the alarm sounds, press any
key.
Set an alarm
Stop an alarm
1. In Idle mode, press <
Menu
>
and select
Scheduler
→
View
month
.
2. Scroll to a day from the
calendar.
3. Press <
Options
> and select
Add new
.
4. Enter event information and
press <
OK
>.
5. Enter the starting time and
date for the event.
6. Press [Down] and enter the
ending time and date.
7. Press [Down].
8. Press [Left] or [Right] to
change the alarm setting.
9. Press <
Save
>.
Enter an event
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Step outside the phone
1. In Idle mode, press <
Menu
>
and select
Scheduler
→
Today
.
2. Press [Left] or [Right] to view
today’s events.
3. Press [Down] to check the
ending time and date for an
event.
View today’s
schedule
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Enter text
ABC, T9 Word, 123, and Symbol mode
You can enter text for some features such as
messaging, Contacts, or Calendar, using T9 Word and
ABC mode for English. You can also use 123 mode and
Symbol mode.
Changing the text input mode
1. In the text entry screen, press <
Mode
>.
2. Select the mode you want.
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 enter symbols.
1. Press [Left] or [Right] to display more symbol sets.
2. Press the key corresponding to the symbol you
want.
Using ABC mode
Press the appropriate key until the character you want
appears on the screen.
Key Characters in order displayed
Upper case Lower case
1
. @ , : ? - ; ’ / ( ) ! % & *
< > _ + =
”
\ { } $ [ ] 1
2
A B C 2 a b c 2
3
D E F 3 d e f 3
4
G H I 4 g h i 4
5
J K L 5 j k l 5
6
M N O 6 m n o 6
7
P Q R S 7 p q r s 7
8
T U V 8 t u v 8
9
W X Y Z 9 w x y z 9
0
0
Enter text
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Tips for using ABC 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. Initial capital (Abc),
Lower case (abc), and Capital lock (ABC) are
available.
• Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor.
• Press [
C
] to delete characters one by one. Press
and hold [
C
] to clear the entire display.
Using T9 Word mode
T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to
key in any character using single keystrokes.
Entering a word in T9 Word mode
1. Press [
2
] to [
9
]
to start entering a word. Press
each key once for each letter.
Example
: Press [
4
], [
3
], [
5
], [
5
], and [
6
] to
enter Hello.
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 the
characters.
3. When the word displays correctly, go to step 4.
Otherwise, press [
0
] to display alternative word
choices for the keys that you have pressed.
For example, Of and Me use [
6
] and [
3
].
4. Press [ ] to insert a space and enter the next
word.
Tips for using T9 Word mode
• Press [
1
] to enter periods or apostrophes
automatically.
• Press [ ] to change case. Initial capital
(
T9 Word
), Lower case (
T9 word
), and Capital
lock (
T9 WORD
) are available.
• Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor.
• Press [
C
] to delete characters one by one. Press
and hold [
C
] to clear the entire display.
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Call functions
Call functions
Advanced calling features
Making a call
1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone
number.
2. Press [ ].
Redialling recent numbers
1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to display the list of
recent numbers.
2. Scroll to the number you want and press [ ].
Making a call from Phonebook
Once you have stored a number in Phonebook, you
can dial the number by selecting it from
Phonebook.
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Speed dialling
When you store a number in Phonebook or on the UIM
card, a location number is assigned to the number so
that you can dial it by entering its location number.
To dial a number from Phonebook, enter a location
number and press and hold [
].
To dial a number from the UIM card:
• For 1-digit locations, press and hold the
corresponding number key.
• For other locations, press the first number key(s)
and press and hold the last number key.
Ending a call
Press [ ].
• Press [
C
] to clear the last digit or press and
hold [
C
] to clear the whole display.
• Press <
Pause
> to enter a pause between
numbers.
Call functions
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Answering a call
When you receive an incoming call, the phone rings
and displays the incoming call image.
Press [ ] to answer the call.
Tips for answering a call
• Depending on the setting in the
Answer mode
menu, you can press any key, except for [ ] and
the soft keys to answer a call.
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•Press <
Reject
> or [ ] to reject a call.
•Press <
Silence
> to mute the ringer.
Viewing missed calls
If you have missed calls, the screen displays the
number of the calls and the phone number of the last
call.
• Press [ ] to dial the displayed number.
• Press the right soft key to access the missed call
log list.
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.
The button on the headset works as listed below:
Options during a call
You can access a number of functions during a call.
Adjusting the volume during a call
Use [Up] or [Down] to adjust the earpiece volume
during a call.
Press [Up] to increase the volume and [Down] to
decrease the volume.
To Press
redial the last call the button twice.
answer a call and hold the button.
end a call and hold the button.
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Answering a second call
If you have subscribed to call waiting, you can answer
another call during a call.
1. Press [ ] to answer a second call. The first caller
is placed on hold and you are connected with the
second caller.
2. Press [ ] again to switch between the calls.
Making a three-way call
If you have activated three-way calling service, you
can have a conversation with two people
simultaneously.
1. During a call, press [ ] and make another call or
answer a second call. The first caller is placed on
hold.
2. Press [ ] to begin the three-way call.
Using In-call options
Press <
Menu
> during a call to access the following
options:
•
Speaker phone
:turn on the Speakerphone
feature or switch back to Normal mode.
•
Mute/Quit
: switch off your phone’s microphone,
so that the other person cannot hear you.
•
Calls
: access the
Calls
menu.
p. 23
•
Phonebook
:
access the
Phonebook
menu.
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•
Silent/Quit
: mute the DTMF (Dual-Tone Multi-
Frequency) tones of the keys. This allows you to
press keys without hearing annoying key tones
during a call.
•
Send my
#
: send your phone number to the
calling person or to automated services.
•
DTMF length
: manipulate the audible DTMF
tones.
Menu functions
Calls
(Menu 1)
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Menu functions
All menu options listed
Calls
(Menu 1)
Use the
Calls
menu to access call logs, view the
duration of calls, and set options for call functions.
To access this menu, press <
Menu
> in Idle mode and
select
Calls
.
Missed
(Menu 1.1)
This menu displays the most recently received calls
that you did not answer.
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.
Air time
(Menu 1.4)
This menu displays the time log for calls you have
made or received. Actual time invoiced by your service
provider will vary.
This feature is not intended to be used for billing
purposes.
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Menu functions
Phonebook
(Menu 2)
You can store phone numbers and their corresponding
names in your card and the phone’s memory. The card
and phone’s memory, although physically separate,
are used as if they were a single entity, called
Phonebook.
To access this menu, press <
Menu
> in Idle mode and
select
Phonebook
.
Find
(Menu 2.1)
Use this menu to find an entry using a person’s name,
entry’s location number, group name, or memory
location.
Add
(Menu 2.2)
Use this menu to add a new entry to Phonebook.
In the phone’s memory, a name can contain up to 5
numbers in different categories: Mobile, Home, Office,
Pager, and Fax. You can save only a single number
with a name in the card’s memory.
Group settings
(Menu 2.3)
Use this menu to edit group names.
My phone #
(Menu 2.4)
Use this menu to view and edit your phone number.
Memory Status
(Menu 2.5)
Use this menu to view the total number of entries
you can store and the total number of entries you
have stored in your Phone Book.
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Message
(Menu 3)
Use the
Message
menu to send or receive text
messages. You can also use the voicemail.
To access this menu, press <
Menu
> in Idle mode and
select
Message
.
Write
(Menu 3.1)
Use this menu to create text messages and send them
to multiple mobile phones.
Inbox
(Menu 3.2)
Use this menu to access messages you have received.
Outbox
(Menu 3.3)
Use this menu to access messages you have sent or
failed to send, or saved for later use.
Draft
(Menu 3.4)
Use this menu to access messages you have saved to
send a later time.
Voice mail
(Menu 3.5)
Use this menu to access your voice mails.
Erase
(Menu 3.6)
Use this menu to delete all messages in each
message type at once.
Settings
(Menu 3.7)
Use this menu to customise the settings of various
options for receiving or sending messages.
Memory status
(Menu 3.8)
This menu displays how many messages are stored in
the card and the phone’s memory.
SMS Groups
(Menu 3.9)
Using this menu, you can preset up to 5 SMS groups
that you send a message most frequently.
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Menu functions
SOS message
(Menu 3.0)
In an emergency, you can send SOS messages to your
family or friends for help. You can also receive SOS
messages from other people who are in an emergency.
Organiser
(Menu 4)
The
Organiser
menu enables you to keep track of
monthly or daily schedule and tasks, set an alarm,
make a memo, or use the convenient features, such as
a calculator, world time clock, and timer.
To access this menu, press <
Menu
> in Idle mode and
select
Organiser
.
Calendar
(Menu 4.1)
Use this menu to keep track of your schedule.
Alarm
(Menu 4.2)
Use this menu to set an alarm to ring at a specific
time.
Calculator
(Menu 4.3)
Use this menu to use the phone as a calculator. The
calculator provides basic arithmetic functions:
addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Menu functions
Organiser
(Menu 4)
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To do list
(Menu 4.4)
Use this menu to enter up a list of tasks you need to
do.
Memo pad
(Menu 4.5)
Use this menu to make memos of important things
you need to remember.
Countdown
(Menu 4.6)
In this menu, you can set a time and date for a future
event and then check to see how many days, hours,
and minutes remain before that event. You can also
check how much time has passed since a past event.
World time
(Menu 4.7)
Use this menu to find out what time it is in another
part of the world.
Unit converter
(Menu 4.8)
Use this menu for common conversions, such as
length, weight, volume, area and temperature.
Stopwatch
(Menu 4.9)
Use this menu
measure elapsed time.
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Entertainment
(Menu 5)
To access this menu, press <
Menu
> in Idle mode and
select
Entertainment
.
SMS Services
(Menu 5.1)
This menu is available only when you use a UTK UIM card
that provides additional services. For further details, see
your UTK UIM card instructions.
FM Radio
(Menu 5.2)
Games
(Menu 5.3)
You can enjoy fun games on your phone.
Cricket scorer
(Menu 5.4)
Set the phone to let you know cricket score through
SMS service. To use this service, you need to register
your number first.
You may be additionally charged for using the service.
Voice memo
(Menu 5.5)
You can record and review voice memos.
Setup
(Menu 6)
Many different features of your phone can be
customised to suit your preferences.
To access this menu, press <
Menu
> in Idle mode and
select
Setup
.
Sounds
(Menu 6.1)
Use this menu to customise various sound settings.
Display
(Menu 6.2)
Use this menu to change various settings for the
display and the backlight.
Calls
(Menu 6.3)
Use this menu to set options for call functions.
Shortcuts
(Menu 6.4)
Phone
(Menu 6.5)
Use this menu to customise various phone
settings.
Solve problems
Setup
(Menu 6)
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Security
(Menu 6.6)
Use this menu to protect your phone against
unauthorised use by managing the several access
codes of your phone and the card.
To access the
Security
menu, you must enter the 4-
to 8- digit lock code and press <
OK
>. The lock code is
preset to
00000000
at the factory.
Solve problems
Help and personal needs
To save the time and expense of an unnecessary
service call, perform the simple checks in this section
before contacting a service professional.
When you switch on your phone, the
following messages may appear:
“Card is empty insert card”
• Be sure that the card is correctly installed.
“PIN code”
• You are using your phone for the first time. You
must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM card.
• The PIN Check feature is enabled. Every time you
make a call, the PIN has to be entered. To disable
this feature, use the
PIN check
menu.
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Solve problems
“No service,” “Network failure,” or “Not
done” displays
• The network connection has been lost. You may be
in a weak signal area. Move and try again.
• You are trying to access an option for which you
have no subscription with your service provider.
Contact the service provider for further details.
You have entered a number but it was not
dialled
• Be sure that you have pressed [ ].
• Be sure you have accessed the right cellular
network.
• Be sure that you have not restricted outgoing calls.
Your correspondent cannot reach you
• Be sure your phone is switched on. ([ ] pressed
for more than one second.)
• Be sure you are accessing the correct cellular
network.
• Be sure that you have not restricted incoming
calls.
Your correspondent cannot hear you speaking
• Be sure that you have switched on the
microphone.
• Be sure you are holding the phone close enough to
your mouth. The microphone is located at the
bottom of the phone.
The phone starts beeping and “LOW BATTERY
WARNING!” flashes on the display
•
Your battery is insufficiently charged. Recharge the
battery
.
The audio quality of the call is poor
• Check the signal strength indicator on the display
( ). The number of bars indicates the signal
strength from strong ( ) to weak ( ).
• Try moving the phone slightly or moving closer to a
window if you are in a building.
No number is dialled when you re-call a
Phonebook entry
•Use the
Find
menu to ensure the number has been
stored correctly.
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• Re-store the number, if necessary.
The battery doesn’t 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.
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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
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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.
When approval test is done, no Samsung supplied
accessories are avialable but maybe available later after
approval.
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:
CDMA
• Head: 1.14W/Kg.
• Bodyworn: 1.01W/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, A3LSCHB239. 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.
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
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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.
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.
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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 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.
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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.
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
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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 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.
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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 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 claims.
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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
• 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
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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.
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
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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.
“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.
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.
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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 hurt themselves and
others, damage the phone or make calls that increase
your phone bill.
FCC Notice and Cautions
FCC Notice
•
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,
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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.
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.
if
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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• 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.
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
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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.
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
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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.
• 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.
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• 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.
• 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.
Licensed by QUALCOMM incorporated under one or more of
the following Patents.
U.S Patent No. 4,901,307 5,056,109 5,099,204 5,101,501
5,103,459 5,107,225 5,109,390