Samsung Electronics Co SCHM470 PCS GSM Phone with Bluetooth User Manual
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd PCS GSM Phone with Bluetooth Users Manual
Users Manual
* Some of the contents of this manual may differ from your phone,
depending on the software installed or your service provider.
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SCH-M470
User’s Guide
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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 your 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 batteries and accessories,
such as headsets and PC data cables. Use of any
unauthorised accessories could damage you or your
phone and may be dangerous.
Qualified service
Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.
For more detailed safety information, see “Health and
safety information” on page 20.
Drive safely at all times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park your
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.
Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to interference,
which could affect their performance.
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.
JavaTM is a trademark or registered
trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Picsel and Picsel ViewerTM are
trademarks of Picsel Technologies, Inc.
At very high volumes, prolonged listening
to a headset can damage your hearing.
Important safety precautions
• 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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Contents
Make sure you have each item
• Phone
• Adapter
• Stereo headset
• Battery
• Battery travel holder
• User’s manual
Suitable Adapter or Charger, certified according
to the relevant safety standard, will be provided
for each country in use.
You can obtain the following accessories for your
phone from your local Samsung dealer.
• Multi adapter
• Travel charger
• PC data cable
• Portable battery kit
• Portable PC data cable
• Music controller
• Bluetooth mono/ stereop headset kit
Unpack
Unpack ...................................................................... 3
Make sure you have each item
Get started .............................................................. 4
First steps to operate your phone
Solve problems ..................................................... 7
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information...................... 9
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Power on or off
Power on
Do not turn on the phone when mobile phone use is
prohibited.
1Open the phone.
2Press and hold [ ] to turn on the phone.
3If necessary, enter the PIN and press [확인].
Power on
1Open the phone.
2Press and hold [ ].
Keys and display
Key(s) Description
Softkeys Perform the function indicated on
the bottom line of the display.
Navigation keys In Standby mode, access menu
options directly.
In Menu mode, scroll through the
menu options.
확인 key In Idle mode, enters Menu mode.
In Menu mode, selects the
highlighted menu option.
key Sends or answers a call.
In Standby mode, retrieves the last
number dialed, missed, or received.
Install and charge the phone
1Install the battery:
2Plug the adapter into the phone.
3Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.
4When the phone is completely charged (the battery
icon stops blinking), unplug the adapter from the
power outlet.
5Remove the adapter from the phone.
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.
Get started
First steps to operate your phone
To remove the battery, slide the
battery catch toward the top of the
phone and hold it.
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Get started
Key(s) Description
취소 key Deletes characters from the display.
In Menu mode, returns to the
previous menu level.
key Ends a call. Hold down to switch
the phone on and off.
In Menu mode, cancels input and
returns the phone to Idle mode.
Numeric keys Enter numbers, letters, and some
special characters.
*/# key Enter special characters.
Use for some special functions.
Key(s) Description
Volume keys
(on the left) Adjusts the phone volume.
In Standby mode, with the phone
open, adjusts the master volume.
With the phone closed, hold down
to turn on the display.
In Menu mode, scrolls through the
menu options.
Camera key In Standby mode, with the phone
open, turns on the camera. With the
phone closed, hold down to turn
on the camera.
In Capture mode, takes a photo.
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:
“Insert USIM card”
• Be sure that the USIM card is correctly installed.
“Phone locked Enter password”
• The automatic locking function has been enabled. You
must enter the phone’s password before you can use
the phone.
“Enter PIN1”
• You are using your phone for the first time. You must
enter the PIN1 supplied with the USIM card.
• The PIN1 Check feature is enabled. Every time the
phone is switched on, the PIN1 has to be entered. To
disable this feature, use the PIN check menu.
“Enter PUK”
• The PIN1 code has been entered incorrectly three times
in succession, and the phone is now blocked. Enter the
PUK1 supplied by your service provider.
“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 set an outgoing call barring
option.
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.
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Help and personal needs
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• Be sure that you have not set an outgoing call barring
option.
Your correspondent cannot hear you speaking
• Be sure you have switched off 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 “
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 Contacts
entry
• Use the Contact Search feature to ensure the number
has been stored correctly.
• Re-store the number, if necessary.
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.
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals
Certification Information (SAR)
Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver.
It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the
exposure limits for radio frequency (RF) energy set by
the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the
U.S. government. These FCC exposure limits are derived
from the recommendations of two expert organizations,
the National Counsel on Radiation Protection and
Measurement (NCRP) and the Institute of Electrical
and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). In both cases, the
recommendations were developed by scientific and
engineering experts drawn from industry, government,
and academia after extensive reviews of the scientific
literature related to the biological effects of RF energy.
The exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless mobile
phones employs a unit of measurement known as the
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR is a measure of
the rate of absorption of RF energy by the human body
expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg). The FCC
requires wireless phones to comply with a safety limit
of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The FCC exposure
limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give
additional protection to the public and to account for
any variations in measurements.
SAR tests are conducted using standard operating
positions accepted by the FCC with the phone
transmitting at its highest certified power level in all
tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined
at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level
of the phone while operating can be well below the
maximum value. This is because the phone is designed
to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the
power required to reach the network. In general, the
closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the
lower the power output.
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.
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The highest SAR values for this model phone as reported
to the FCC are :
PCS1900 Head: 0.226W/Kg, Body-worn: 0.225W/Kg.
For body worn operations, this model phone has been
testde and meets the FCC exposure guidelines when
used with a Samsung accessory designated for this
product or when used with an accessroy that contains
no metal and that positons the handset a minimum 1.5
cm from the body.
Non-compliance with the above restrictions may result in
violation of FCC RF exposure guidelines.
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 A3LSCHM470.
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 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.
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:
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• “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.
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What are the results of the research done already?
The research done thus far has produced conflicting
results, and many studies have suffered from flaws in their
research methods. Animal experiments investigating
the effects of radio frequency energy (RF) exposures
characteristic of wireless phones have yielded conflicting
results that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories.
A few animal studies, however, have suggested that low
levels of RF could accelerate the development of cancer
in laboratory animals. However, many of the studies that
showed increased tumor development used animals
that had been genetically engineered or treated with
cancer-causing chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to
develop cancer in absence of RF exposure. Other studies
exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day.
These conditions are not similar to the conditions under
which people use wireless phones, so we don’t know
with certainty what the results of such studies mean for
human health.
Three large epidemiology studies have been published
since December 2000. Between them, the studies
investigated any possible association between the use
of wireless phones and primary brain cancer, glioma,
meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain
or salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers. None of the
studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful health
effects from wireless phones RF exposures. However,
none of the studies can answer questions about long-
term exposures, since the average period of phone use in
these studies was around three years.
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
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is because the interval between the time of exposure to
a cancer-causing agent and the time tumors develop - if
they do - may be many, many years. The interpretation
of epidemiological studies is hampered by difficulties in
measuring actual RF exposure during day-to-day use of
wireless phones. Many factors affect this measurement,
such as the angle at which the phone is held, or which
model of phone is used.
What is FDA doing to find out more about the
possible health effects of wireless phone RF?
FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program
and with groups of investigators around the world to
ensure that high priority animal studies are conducted
to address important questions about the effects of
exposure to radio frequency energy (RF).
FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health
Organization international Electromagnetic Fields (EMF)
Project since its inception in 1996. An influential result of
this work has been the development of a detailed agenda
of research needs that has driven the establishment of
new research programs around the world. The Project
has also helped develop a series of public information
documents on EMF issues.
FDA and Cellular Telecommunications & Internet
Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research
and Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research
on wireless phone safety. FDA provides the scientific
oversight, obtaining input from experts in government,
industry, and academic organizations. CTIA-funded
research is conducted through contracts 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.
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What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to
radio frequency energy from my wireless phone?
If there is a risk from these products - and at this point
we do not know that there is - it is probably very small.
But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential
risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize your
exposure to radio frequency energy (RF). Since time is
a key factor in how much exposure a person receives,
reducing the amount of time spent using a wireless
phone will reduce RF exposure.
• “If you must conduct extended conversations by
wireless phone every day, you could place more distance
between your body and the source of the RF, since the
exposure level drops off dramatically with distance. For
example, you could use a headset and carry the wireless
phone away from your body or use a wireless phone
connected to a remote antenna.
Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless
phones are harmful. But if you are concerned about the
RF exposure from these products, you can use measures
like those described above to reduce your RF exposure
from wireless phone use.
What about children using wireless phones?
The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users
of wireless phones, including children and teenagers.
If you want to take steps to lower exposure to radio
frequency energy (RF), the measures described above
would apply to children and teenagers using wireless
phones. Reducing the time of wireless phone use and
increasing the distance between the user and the RF
source will reduce RF exposure.
Some groups sponsored by other national governments
have advised that children be discouraged from using
wireless phones at all. For 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.
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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. According to FTC, these
defendants lacked a reasonable basis to substantiate
their claim.
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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/
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• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation
Protection: http://www.icnirp.de
• National Radiation Protection Board (UK): http://www.
nrpb.org.uk
• Updated 4/3/2002: US food and Drug Administration
http://www.fda.gov/cellphones
Road Safety
Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to
communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But
an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of
wireless phones, one that every user must uphold.
When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility.
When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of
a car, practice good common sense and remember the
following tips:
1 Get to know your wireless phone and its features,
such as speed dial and redial. If available, these
features help you to place your call without taking
your attention off the road.
2 When available, use a hands-free device. If possible,
add an additional layer of convenience and safety to
your wireless phone with one of the many hands free
accessories available today.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial 9-1-1
or other local emergency number in the case of fire,
traffic accident or medical emergencies. Remember, it
is a free call on your wireless phone!
9 Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies.
If you see an auto accident, crime in progress or other
serious emergency where lives are in danger, call 9-
1-1 or other local emergency number, as you would
want others to do for you.
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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
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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.
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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.
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.
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Potentially Explosive Environments
Switch your phone off when in any area with a potentially
explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions.
Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire
resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Users are advised to switch the phone off while at a
refueling point (service station). Users are reminded
of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio
equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution
areas), chemical plants or where blasting operations are
in progress.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often
but not always clearly marked. They include below deck
on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles
using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or
butane), areas where the air contains chemicals or
particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders, and any
other area where you would normally be advised to turn
off your vehicle engine.
Emergency Calls
This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using
radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as
user programmed functions, which cannot guarantee
connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should
never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential
communications (medical emergencies, for example).
Remember, to make or receive any calls the phone must
be switched on and in a service area with adequate
signal strength. Emergency calls may not be possible
on all wireless phone networks or when certain network
services and/or phone features are in use. Check with
local service providers.
To make an emergency call:
1 If the phone is not on, switch it on.
2 Key in the emergency number for your present
location (for example, 911 or other official emergency
number). Emergency numbers vary by location.
3 Press [ ].
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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,f not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
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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.
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
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warranty applicable to the device.
• Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in
your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.
• Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases or
explosive materials in the same compartment as the
phone, its parts or accessories.
• For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that
an air bag inflates with great force. Do not place objects,
including both installed or portable wireless equipment
in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment
area. If wireless equipment is improperly installed and
the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.
• Switch your phone off before boarding an aircraft. The
use of wireless phone in aircraft is illegal and may be
dangerous to the aircraft’s operation.
• Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the
suspension or denial of telephone services to the
offender, or legal action, or both.
Product Performance
Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception
The quality of each call you make or receive depends on
the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you
of the current signal strength by displaying a number
of bars next to the signal strength icon. The more bars
displayed, the stronger the signal.
If you’re inside a building, being near a window may give
you better reception.
Understanding the Power Save Feature
If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of
searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated.
If your phone is active, it periodically rechecks service
availability or you can check it yourself by pressing any
key.
Anytime the Power Save feature is activated, a message
displays on the screen. When a signal is found, your
phone returns to standby mode.
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Understanding How Your Phone Operates
Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver.
When it’s turned on, it receives and transmits radio
frequency (RF) signals. When you use your phone, the
system handling your call controls the power level. This
power can range from 0.006 watts to 0.2 watts in digital
mode.
Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance
For the best care of your phone, only authorized personnel
should service your phone and accessories. Faulty service
may void the warranty.
There are several simple guidelines to operating your
phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory
service.
• Hold the phone with the antenna raised, fully-extended
and over your shoulder.
• Try not to hold, bend or twist the phone’s antenna.
• Don’t use the phone if the antenna is damaged.
• Speak directly into the phone’s receiver.
• Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or
liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, immediately
turn the power off and remove the battery. If it is
inoperable, call Customer Care for service.
Availability of Various Features/Ring
Tones
Many services and features are network dependent
and may require additional subscription and/or usage
charges. Not all features are available for purchase or use
in all areas. Downloadable Ring Tones may be available
at an additional cost. Other conditions and restrictions
may apply. See your service provider for additional
information.
Health and safety 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 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
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when the battery is fully charged. Li-ion batteries are
particularly affected by temperatures below 0℃(32 ℉).
• 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 your phone and all its parts and accessories
out of the reach of small children and pets. They may
accidentally damage these things or choke on small
parts.
• Keep the phone dry. Precipitation, humidity and liquids
contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits.
• Do not use the phone with a wet hand. Doing so may
cause an electric shock to you or damage to the phone.
• Do not use or store the phone in dusty, dirty areas, as its
moving parts may be damaged.
• Do not store the phone in hot areas. High temperatures
can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage
batteries, and warp or melt certain plastics.
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• 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.
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Precautions when using batteries
• Never use a 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 service provider.
• Battery charging time depends on the remaining battery
charge, the type of battery, and the charger used. The
battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of
times, but it will gradually wear out. When the operation
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.
Disconnect the charger from the power source when it
is not in use. 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 because
the capacity and lifetime of the battery will be reduced.
Try to keep the battery at room temperature. A phone
with a hot or cold battery may not work temporarily,
even when the battery is fully charged. Li-ion batteries
are particularly affected by temperatures below 0℃(32
℉).
• Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-
circuiting can occur when a metallic object like a coin,
clip or pen causes a direct connection between the
+ and - terminals of the battery (metal strips on the
battery). For example, do not carry a spare battery in
a pocket or bag where the battery may contact metal
objects. Short-circuiting the terminals may damage the
battery or the object causing the short-circuiting.
• Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local
regulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries
in a fire.
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