Samsung Electronics Co SCHF679 Cellular CDMA Phone with Bluetooth User Manual

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* 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.
World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-XXXXXA
English. 06/2007. Rev. 1.0
Draft
06. 06
2007.
SCH-F679
User’s Guide
Drive safely at all times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park
your vehicle first.
Important safety
precautions
Failure to comply with the following
precautions may be dangerous or illegal.
Copyright information
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of
the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
Bluetooth QD ID: B012652
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.
Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to interference,
which could affect their performance.
Be aware of special regulations
Accessories and batteries
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.
Use only Samsung-approved batteries and
accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables.
Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage
you and your phone and may be dangerous.
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.
• The phone could explode if the battery is
replaced with an incorrect type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
At very high volumes, prolonged listening
to a headset can damage your hearing.
Qualified service
Only qualified service personnel may repair your
phone.
For more detailed safety information, see "Health
and safety information" on page 35.
About this Guide
This User’s Guide provides you with condensed
information about how to use your 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 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
• MP3 player
Play music files using your
phone as an MP3 player.
• FM radio
Listen to your favourite radio
stations anytime, anywhere.
• Photo studio
Add a frame or apply special
effects to decorate your photos.
• Flight mode
Switch your phone to Flight
mode to use its non-wireless
functions while on an
aeroplane.
• Bluetooth
Connect to a headset or handsfree car kit using wireless
Bluetooth technology.
• SOS message
Send SOS messages to your
family or friends for help in an
emergency.
• Memory disk
Access an external memory
card to copy files directly by
connecting the phone to a PC.
• Cricket scorer
Keep track of the cricket score.
• Mobile prayer
Alert you of time to pray.
Contents
Unpack
Make sure you have each item
Get started
First steps to operating your phone
Assemble and charge the phone ..................... 6
Power on or off.............................................. 7
Phone layout ................................................. 7
Keys and icons .............................................. 8
Access menu functions .................................. 11
Enter text .................................................... 12
Customise your phone ................................... 13
Step outside the phone
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Begin with call functions, camera, music player, web
browser, and other special features
Make or answer calls ..................................... 15
Use the camera ............................................ 16
Play music...................................................
Listen to the FM radio ...................................
Browse the web ...........................................
Use Contacts ...............................................
Send messages ............................................
View messages ............................................
Use Bluetooth ..............................................
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Menu functions
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All menu options listed
Health and safety information
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Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press  in Idle mode.
1 do mOre
4 Messages
6 Contacts
8 Contents box
TATA Zone
Mobile browser
VOD files
Info-UTK
2 Display
Wallpaper
Main menu style
Font color
Dial number style
Backlight
3 Sounds
Ringtone
Alert tones
Key tones/others
Volume
Hourly chime
Cricket alert
Tone length
Text message
Multimedia message
SPAM settings
SOS message
Memory status
5 Multimedia
Camera
MP3
FM radio
Bluetooth
Game
Cricket scorer
Voice functions
Connect to PC
Search
Add
Groups
Speed dial
Business card
Call log
My number
7 Utilities
Wake-up call/Alarms
Calendar
Mobile prayer
Memo
Calculator
Unit converter
World clock
Stopwatch
Melodies
Images
Photo album
VOD files
Memory info
9 Settings
Call settings
Application Settings
Shortcut settings
Password/Lock Settings
Language setup
Domains preset
Reset
Version
Unpack
Make sure you have each item
• Phone
• Travel adapter
• Battery
• User’s Guide
You can obtain various accessories from your
local Samsung dealer.
The items supplied with your phone and the
accessories available at your Samsung dealer
may vary, depending on your country or service
provider.
Get started
First steps to operating your phone
Assemble and charge the phone
Phone layout
Removing the battery cover
Front view
Power on or off
Switch on
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [
].
3. If necessary, enter the
PIN and press [OK].
Switch off
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [
].
Get started
Rear view
Keys and icons
Keys
Soft
keys
Perform the function indicated on the
bottom line of the display.
Naviga In Idle mode, access your favourite
tion
menus directly.
keys
In Menu mode, scroll through menu
options.
When you close the phone, the keypad lock
feature locks the exposed keys to avoid
accidental key presses. To unlock the keypad,
press and hold any key and then press [OK].
Wap
key
In Idle mode, enter the TATA Zone
menu.
In Menu mode, select the highlighted
menu option or confirm input.
Send
key
Make or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve the numbers
recently dialled, missed, or received.
C
Delete characters from the display.
(Clear) In Menu mode, return to the
previous menu level.
key
End
key
Press and hold to switch the phone
on or off.
End a call.
In Menu mode, cancel input and
return the phone to Idle mode.
Numer Enter numbers, letters, and some
ic keys special characters.
In Idle mode, press and hold [0] to
enter an international call prefix.
Specia
l key
Enter special characters or perform
special functions.
In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to
activate or deactivate the Silent
mode. Press and hold [ ] to change
the call ringtone.
Volum
e key
Adjust the phone volume.
Camer
a key
In Idle mode, enter the Camera
menu. Press and hold to turn on the
camera.
In Camera mode, take a photo or
record a video.
During a call, press and hold to
record your conversation.
Get started
Icons
The following icons may appear on the top line
of the screen to indicate your phone’s status.
Signal strength
Roaming network
Call in progress
Out of your service area or Flight
mode
SOS message feature active
Transferring data in 1X network
Call restriction on
Lock mode
Bluetooth active
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Bluetooth device connected
•
: Mono headset
•
: Stereo headset
•
: Hands-free car kit
•
: Phone
•
: PC
•
: PDA
•
: Other device
New message
•
: Text or multimedia
message
•
: Urgent text or multimedia
message
•
: Voicemail
•
: Web alert
Alarm set
Ringer type
•
: Ringer only
•
: Vibration
•
: Silent
•
: Vibration and ringer
•
: Vibration then ringer
•
: Increasing
Access menu functions
Select an
option
4. Press [C] to move up one
level.
Press [ ] to return to Idle
mode.
Silent mode
Answering machine feature active
Battery power level
2. Press the Navigation keys to
move to the next or
previous option.
3. Press [OK] to confirm the
function displayed or option
highlighted.
SSR mode
Memory card inserted
1. Press a desired soft key.
Use menu
numbers
Press the number key
corresponding to the option
you want.
Current time
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Get started
Enter text
Change the
text input
mode
In the text entry screen, press
 and select the mode
you want.
T9 English
or T9 Hindi
mode
To enter a word:
1. Press [2] to [9] to start
entering a word.
2. Enter the whole word
before editing or deleting
characters.
3. When the word displays
correctly, press [ ] to
insert a space.
Otherwise, press [0] to
display alternative word
choices.
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ABC mode or
Hindi mode
To enter a word:
Press the appropriate key until
the character you want
appears on the display.
Number
mode
Press the keys corresponding
to the digits you want.
Symbol
mode
Press the corresponding
number key to select a
symbol.
Other
operations
• Press and hold [1] to enter
punctuation marks or
special characters.
• Press [ ] to change case in
ABC and T9 English modes.
• Press the Navigation keys
to move the cursor.
• Press [C] to delete
characters one by one.
• Press and hold [C] to clear
the characters on the left
side of the cursor.
Customise your phone
Display
language
1. In Idle mode, press
 and select
Settings → Language
setup.
2. Select a language.
Call ringer
melody
1. In Idle mode, press
 and select
Sounds → Ringtone.
2. Select a ringtone category.
3. Select a ringtone.
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Get started
Key tone
volume
Idle mode
wallpaper
In Idle mode, press [ / ] to
adjust the key tone volume.
1. In Idle mode, press
 and select
Display → Wallpaper →
Stand-by → Background
image.
2. Select an image or video
category.
3. Select an image or video.
Silent mode
You can switch the phone to
Silent mode to avoid disturbing
other people. In Idle mode,
press and hold [ ].
SSR mode
Phone lock
You can use SSR (Simple Smart
Ringtone) mode. The phone will
alert you to incoming calls in
noisy places by simultaneously
vibrating and ringing at the
highest volume. In Idle mode,
press and hold [Up].
1. In Idle mode, press
 and select
Settings → Password/
Lock settings.
2. Enter a new 4-digit
password and press [OK].
3. Enter the new password
again and press [OK].
4. Select Select lock method.
5. Select On.
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Step outside the phone
Begin with call functions, camera, music player,
web browser, and other special features
Make a threeway call
2. Press [ ] to begin the
three-way call.
Make or answer calls
Make a call
1. In Idle mode, enter an area
code and phone number.
2. Press [ ].
Press [ / ] to adjust the
volume.
3. Press [
Answer a call
] to end the call.
1. During a call, press [ ]
and make another call.
The first call is put on hold.
Record a
conversation
1. During a call, press and
hold [
].
2. Press [OK] to stop
recording.
3. Press [
] to end the call.
1. When the phone rings,
press [ ].
2. Press [
] to end the call.
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Step outside the phone
Use the camera
Take a photo
1. In Idle mode, press and
hold [
] to turn on the
camera.
Record a
video
2. Press [1] and select Video
cam.
2. Aim the lens at the subject
and make any desired
adjustments.
3. Press [OK] or [
take a photo.
] to
1. In Idle mode, press [
and select My album →
gallery.
2. Select the photo you want.
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3. Press < > or [
start recording.
] to
4. Press < > or [
stop recording.
] to
5. Press .
4. Press .
View a photo
1. In Idle mode, press and
hold [
] to turn on the
camera.
View a video
1. In Idle mode, press [
and select My album →
gallery.
2. Select the video you want.
Play music
Prepare
music files
Copy music
files to a
memory card
4. Enter the password and
press [OK].
Use these methods:
• Download from the wireless
web.
• Receive via Bluetooth.
• Copy to a memory card.
See the next section.
5. Select Open folder to
view files when a pop-up
window appears on your PC.
6. Copy files from the PC to
the memory card.
7. When you have finished,
press [OK] and then [OK]
to disconnect the phone
from the PC.
1. Insert a memory card into
the phone.
2. Connect your phone and PC
with an optional PC data
cable.
3. In Idle mode, press
 and select
Multimedia → Connect to
PC.
Create a
playlist
1. In Idle mode, press
 and select
Multimedia → MP3 → MP3
files.
2. Select the folder you want.
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Step outside the phone
3. Press  and
select Add to play list.
4. Press [OK] to select files
and press .
5. Press [OK] to begin
playback.
Play music
files
1. In Idle mode, press
 and select
Multimedia → MP3 →
MP3 player.
2. Press [OK].
3. During playback, use the
following keys:
• OK: pause or resume
playback.
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• Left: return to the
previous file. Press and
hold to scan backward in
a file.
• Right: skip to the next
file. Press and hold to
scan forward in a file.
• Up: change the repeat
mode.
• Down: open the playlist.
• A-B: set a section in a
file to play the section
repeatedly.
• / : adjust the volume.
Listen to the FM radio
Listen to the
radio
1. Plug the connecter of the
supplied headset into the
headset jack on the phone.
2. In Idle mode, press
 and select
Multimedia → FM radio.
3. Press [OK] to start
automatic tuning.
Available radio stations are
automatically saved.
Store radio
stations
1. From the radio screen,
press  and
select Save channel.
2. Press [Left] or [Right] to
select the station you want.
3. Press [Down] and then
.
4. Enter the title of the station
and press [OK].
5. Press [OK] to save the
station.
4. Press [Left] or [Right] to
find available radio stations.
Alternatively, press [Up] or
[Down] to select a radio
station.
5. Press  to turn off the
radio.
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Step outside the phone
Browse the web
Launch the
web browser
Navigate
the web
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In Idle mode, press 
and select do mOre → Mobile
browser. The homepage of
your service provider opens.
• To scroll through browser
items, press [Up] or
[Down].
• To select an item, press
> or [OK].
• To return to the previous
page, press [C].
• To return to the homepage,
press and hold [C].
• To access browser options,
press  and select
Menu.
Use Contacts
Add a contact
1. In Idle mode, enter a phone
number and press [OK].
2. Select New entry.
3. Enter a name and press
[OK].
4. To add a contact to the
phone’s memory, press
[Left] or [Right] and select
a number type.
5. Specify contact information.
6. Press [OK] to save the
contact.
Find a contact
1. In Idle mode, press
.
2. Enter the first few letters of
the name you want.
3. Select a contact.
4. Scroll to a number and press
[ ] to dial, or press [OK]
to edit contact information.
Send messages
Send a text
message
1. In Idle mode, press
 and select
Messages → Text
message → New
message.
2. Enter the message text and
press [OK].
3. Press [OK] again.
4. Enter a destination number
and press [OK].
5. Press [OK] to send the
message.
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Step outside the phone
Send a
multimedia
message
1. In Idle mode, press
 and select
Messages → Multimedia
message → New
message.
8. Press  and add
a sound.
9. Press [OK].
10.Enter a destination number
or email address and press
[OK].
2. Enter the message subject
and press [OK].
11.Press [OK] to send the
message.
3. Press [Down] to move to
the text field in the slide.
4. Enter the message text and
press [OK].
5. Press [Down] to move to
the picture or video field.
6. Press  and add
an image or video.
7. Press [Down] to move to
the sound field.
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View messages
View a text
message
1. In Idle mode, press
 and select
Messages → Text
message → Inbox.
2. Select a message.
View a
multimedia
message
1. In Idle mode, press
 and select
Messages → Multimedia
message → Inbox.
2. Select a message.
Search for
and pair with
a Bluetooth
device
4. Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the
other device’s Bluetooth
PIN, if it has one, and press
[OK].
Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth
technology, enabling you to connect the phone
wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and talk
hands-free.
In Idle mode, press 
and select Multimedia →
Bluetooth → Bluetooth on/
off → On.
2. Select the device type.
3. Scroll to a device and press
.
Use Bluetooth
Turn on
Bluetooth
1. In Idle mode, press
 and select
Multimedia → Bluetooth
→ Search new devices.
Send data
1. In Idle mode, press
 and select
Multimedia → Bluetooth
→ Data transfer → an item
category.
2. Select the item you want.
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Step outside the phone
3. Scroll to a device and press
.
4. If necessary, enter the
Bluetooth PIN and press
[OK].
Receive data
1. When a device attempts to
access your phone, enter
the Bluetooth PIN and press
[OK] to permit the
connection.
2. If necessary, press 
to confirm that you are
willing to receive.
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Menu functions
All menu options listed
Menu
Description
Info-UTK
Use a variety of additional
services offered by your
service provider. This menu
is available only when you
use a UTK UIM card that
provides additional
services.
This section provides brief explanations of
menu functions on your phone.
do mOre
Menu
Description
TATA Zone
Download and use various
Brew applications.
Mobile browser
Connect your phone to the
network and load the
homepage of the wireless
web service provider.
VOD files
Download video or audio
clips from the wireless web
and play them.
Display
Menu
Description
Wallpaper
Set up the idle screen and
select an image to be
displayed for incoming or
outgoing calls, and when
the phone is switched on or
off.
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Menu functions
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Menu
Description
Main menu style
Select the menu display
style.
Sounds
Menu
Description
Ringtone
Select a ringtone and
ringer type for incoming
calls.
Alert tones
Set up audible alerts at a
specified time to inform
you that certain things
have happened.
Font color
Select a font colour for
Menu mode.
Dial number
style
Customise the settings for
the display while dialling.
Backlight →
Screen
backlighting
duration
Select the length of time
the backlight stays on
when the phone is not
used.
Key tones/
others
Backlight →
Screen
brightness
Adjust the brightness of
the display for varying
lighting conditions.
Select the tone that the
phone sounds when you
press a key or set
additional alert tones.
Volume
Backlight →
Power saving
mode
Set how the phone controls
the use of the keypad light.
Adjust the volume for the
various sounds on the
phone.
Menu
Description
Hourly chime
Set the phone to sound an
alert every hour on the
hour.
Cricket alert
Set the phone to alert you
of the state of the current
cricket game.
Tone length
Set short or long DTMF
(Dual-tone multifrequency) tones to be sent
to access teleservices, such
as a bank accounts.
Messages
Menu
Description
Text message,
Multimedia
message → New
message
Create and send text or
multimedia messages.
Text message,
Multimedia
message →
Inbox, Outbox,
Draft messages,
Draft
Access messages that you
have received, sent, saved
to send at a later time, or
that have failed during
sending.
Multimedia
message →
Alertbox
Access MMS notifications
that you have received
from the MMS server.
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Menu functions
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Menu
Description
Menu
Description
Text message,
Multimedia
message → Send
settings,
Settings
Set up various options for
using the messaging
services.
Memory status
Check information about
the memory currently in
use.
Text message →
SMS groups
Create groups to which you
most frequently send text
messages.
SPAM settings
Block unwanted messages
by setting up the SPAM
message filters.
SOS message
Specify options for sending
and receiving an SOS
message. You can send an
SOS message by pressing
[ / ] 4 times when the
phone is closed and the
exposed keys are locked.
Multimedia
Menu
Description
Camera →
Capture
Take photos or record
videos.
Camera → My
album
Access the list of photos
and videos in the phone’s
memory.
Camera →
External album
Access the list of photos
and videos on a memory
card.
Menu
Description
Menu
Description
Camera → Photo
studio
Edit photos by applying
special effects and adding
decorative frames.
Cricket scorer
Camera → Photo
print
Print a photo by connecting
the phone to a printer via
Bluetooth.
MP3
Listen to music. You can
also make your own music
playlist.
Set the phone to let you
know the cricket score. To
use this service, you need
to register your number
first. You may be
additionally charged for
using the service.
Voice functions
FM radio
Listen to music or news via
the FM radio on your
phone.
Use the answering machine
feature or record voice
memos.
Connect to PC
Bluetooth
Connect the phone
wirelessly to other
Bluetooth devices.
Access a memory card
from your PC. This menu is
only available when you
insert a memory card into
the phone.
Game
Play games.
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Menu functions
Contacts
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Menu
Description
Menu
Description
Call log
Search
Search for contact
information stored in
Contacts.
Check the time record for
calls made and received.
My number
View and change your
phone number.
Add
Add a new contact to
Contacts.
Groups
Organise your contacts in
caller groups.
Speed dial
Assign a speed dial number
for your most frequently
dialled numbers.
Business card
Create a name card and
send it to other people.
Utilities
Menu
Description
Wake-up call/
Alarms
Set a wake-up call to wake
you up in the morning or
an alarm to alert you to an
event at a specific time.
Calendar →
Calendar
Keep track of your
schedule.
Menu
Description
Calendar →
Panchang
View the Panchang, ancient
Vedic astrology, for a
specific date.
Mobile prayer
Set the phone to alert you
of time for prayer.
Memo
Make memos for things
that are important and
manage them.
Calculator
Perform arithmetic
functions.
Unit converter
Contents box
Menu
Description
Melodies
Access melodies and MP3
files you have downloaded
from the wireless web.
Images
Access images you have
downloaded from the
wireless web.
Photo album
Access photos you have
taken and video clips you
have recorded.
Do conversions, such as
length and temperature.
VOD files
Access video or audio files
you have downloaded.
World clock
Find out the current time in
another part of the world.
Memory info
Stopwatch
Measure elapsed time.
Check information about
the memory currently in
use. You can also clear the
memory.
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Menu functions
Settings
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Menu
Description
Call settings →
Receive/End
settings
Select how to answer an
incoming call, or how to
end a call.
Call settings →
Call reject
Make a list of phone
numbers from which you
do not want to accept calls.
Call settings →
International call
prefix
Set international call
service numbers.
Call settings →
Flight mode
Switch to Flight mode and
change the time setting.
Call settings →
Call forwarding
Set the phone to reroute
incoming calls to a phone
number that you specify.
Menu
Description
Call settings →
Call waiting
Set the phone to inform
you when someone is
calling you while on
another call.
Call settings →
Area code
Find and retrieve area and
country codes to quickly
and easily dial phone
numbers.
Application
Settings →
Camera settings
Change the default settings
for the options when you
use the camera application.
Application
Settings →
Message
settings
Customise the settings of
various options for
receiving or sending
messages.
Menu
Description
Menu
Description
Application
Settings →
Bluetooth
Settings
Change the default settings
for the options when using
the Bluetooth feature.
Password/Lock
Settings →
Select lock
method
Lock your phone.
Shortcut
settings →
Shortcuts
Use the Navigation keys as
shortcuts to access specific
menus directly from Idle
mode.
Password/Lock
Settings → Call
Lock
Restrict all outgoing and
incoming calls.
Shortcut
settings →
My menu
Set up a menu of your own
using your favorite menu
items.
Restrict outgoing
international calls.
Password/Lock
Settings →
Change
password
Change your phone
password.
Password/Lock
Settings →
Outgoing
international
restriction
Password/Lock
Settings →
Emergency
number
Store three emergency
numbers or edit them. You
can dial these numbers,
even if your phone is
locked or all outgoing calls
are restricted.
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Menu functions
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Menu
Description
Menu
Description
Password/Lock
Settings → Voice
privacy
Use an encrypted high
security line so that people
cannot eavesdrop on your
conversation, or use a
standard line.
Language setup
Select a language for the
display text.
Domains preset
Password/Lock
Settings → Card
settings
Access the security options
for the UIM card.
Change default domain
name extensions and add
new domain name
extensions, if necessary.
Reset
Password/Lock
Settings →
Mobile tracker
Set the phone to send the
preset tracking message to
your family or friends when
someone tries to use your
phone with another UIM
card. This feature may be
unavailable due to certain
features supported by your
service provider.
Reset the phone’s settings
you have changed.
Version
Access your phone’s
information.
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
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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:
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CDMA
• Head: 0.912 W/Kg.
• Bodyworn: 0.967 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, A3LSCHF679. 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 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 handheld 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
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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
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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
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.
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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 cancercausing 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
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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 cancercausing 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
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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?
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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 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.
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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
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phone users from radiation with making false
and unsubstantiated claims. According to FTC,
these defendants lacked a reasonable basis to
substantiate their claim.
What about wireless phone
interference with medical equipment?
Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless
phones can interact with some electronic
devices. For this reason, FDA helped develop a
detailed test method to measure
electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted
cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from
wireless telephones. This test method is now
part of a standard sponsored by the Association
for the Advancement of Medical instrumentation
(AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by FDA,
medical device manufacturers, and many other
groups, was completed in late 2000. This
standard will allow manufacturers to ensure
that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are
safe from wireless phone EMI. FDA has tested
wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary
standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical
and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard
specifies test methods and performance
requirements for hearing aids and wireless
phones so that no interference occurs when a
person uses a compatible phone and a
compatible hearing aid at the same time. This
standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000.
FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless
phones for possible interactions with other
medical devices. Should harmful interference
be found to occur, FDA will conduct testing to
assess the interference and work to resolve the
problem.
Additional information on the safety of RF
exposures from various sources can be
obtained from the following organizations:
• FCC RF Safety Program:
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
http://www.epa.gov/radiation/
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration's (OSHA):
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/
radiofrequencyradiation/index.html
National institute for Occupational Safety
and Health (NIOSH):
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/emfpg.html
World health Organization (WHO):
http://www.who.int/peh-emf/
International Commission on Non-Ionizing
Radiation Protection:
http://www.icnirp.de
National Radiation Protection Board (UK):
http://www.nrpb.org.uk
Updated 4/3/2002: US food and Drug
Administration
http://www.fda.gov/cellphones
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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
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3.
4.
5.
6.
phone with one of the many hands free
accessories available today.
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.
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.
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.
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 91-1 or other local emergency number, as
you would want others to do for you.
10. Call roadside assistance or a special nonemergency 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 1-888-901SAFE, 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
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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.
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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.
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.
facilities may be using equipment that could be
sensitive to external RF energy.
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.
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.
Other Medical Devices
Posted Facilities
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
Switch your phone off in any facility where
posted notices require you to do so.
Vehicles
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.
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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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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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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.
•
•
•
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.
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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.
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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 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
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Never use any charger or battery that is
damaged in any way.
Use the battery only for its intended
purpose.
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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 Samsungapproved 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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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

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