Samsung Electronics Co SCHR261A Cellular/AWS/PCS CDMA Phone with Bluetooth User Manual D MODEL SCH R100 Fellow FC
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Users Manual
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SCH-R261
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2011.06.
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using this manual
This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions
and features of your mobile phone. To get started quickly, refer to “introducing your
mobile phone.” “
Excessive exposure to sound at high volum es can cause hearing dam age.
Always turn the volum e down before plugging the earphones into an audio source and
use only the minim um volume setting necessary t o hear your conversation or music.
Install mobile phones and equipment with caution
Ensure that any mobile phones or related equipment installed in your vehicle are
securely mounted. Avoid placing your phone and accessories near or in an air bag
deployment area. Improperly installed wireless equipment can cause serious injury
when air bags inflate rapidly.
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care
l Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for
your phone. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries
or damage to your phone.
l Never dispose of batteries or phones in a fire. Follow all local regulations
when disposing used batteries or phones.
l Never place batteries or phones on or in heating devices, such as microwave
ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated.
l Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid exposing the battery to high
external pressure, which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating.
Avoid interference with pacemakers
Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between mobile phones and pacemakers to
avoid potential interference, as recommended by manufacturers and the
independent research group, Wireless Technology Research. If you have any reason
to suspect that your phone is interfering with a pacemaker or other medical device,
turn off the phone immediately and contact the manufacturer of the pacemaker or
medical device for guidance.
Turn off the phone in potentially explosive environments
Do not use your phone at refuelling points (service stations) or near fuels or
chemicals. Turn off your phone whenever directed by warning signs or instructions.
Your phone could cause explosions or fire in and around fuel or chemical storage
and transfer areas or blasting areas. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases,
or explosive materials in the same compartment as the phone, its parts, or
accessories.
Reduce the risk of repetitive motion injuries
When sending text messages or playing games on your phone, hold the phone with
a relaxed grip, press the keys lightly, use special features that reduce the number of
keys you have to press (such as templates and predictive text), and take frequent
breaks.
Safety precautions
periods of time.
Avoid interference with other electronic devices
Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere with unshielded or
improperly shielded electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing aids,
medical devices, and other electronic devices in homes or vehicles. Consult the
manufacturers of your electronic devices to solve any interference problems you
experience.
manufactured not to exceed t he exposure lim its for radio frequency (RF)
energy set by the Federal Com m unications Com m ission (FCC) of the U.S.
governm ent . These FCC exposure lim its are derived from t he
recom m endations of two expert organizations, the National Counsel on
Radiation Protection and Measurement (NCRP) and the Institute of
Electrical and Electronics Engineers ( I EEE). I n both cases, t he
recom m endations were developed by scientific and engineering experts
drawn from industry, governm ent, and academia after extensive reviews
of t he scientific literature related to the biological effects of RF energy.
The exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless m obile phones em ploys a
unit of m easurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The
SAR is a m easure of the rate of absorption of RF energy by the hum an
body expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/ kg). The FCC requires
wireless phones to com ply with a safety limit of 1.6 watts per kilogram
(1.6 W/ kg). The FCC exposure limit incorporates a substantial m argin of
safety to give additional protection to the public and to account for any
variations in m easurem ents.
SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by
the FCC with the phone transm itting at its highest certified power level in
all tested frequency bands. Alt hough the SAR is determined at the highest
certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating
can be well below the m axim um value. This is because the phone is
designed to operate at m ultiple power levels so as to use only the power
required to reach the network. I n general, the closer you are to a wireless
base station antenna, the lower the power output.
Before a new m odel phone is available for sale t o the public, it m ust be
tested and certified t o the FCC that it does not exceed t he exposure limit
established by the FCC. Tests for each m odel phone are perform ed in
positions and locations (e.g. at the ear and worn on the body) as required
by the FCC.
For body worn operation, t his model phone has been tested and m eets
the FCC RF exposure guidelines whenused with a Sam sung accessory
designated for this product or when used with an accessory t hat contains
no m etal and that positions the handset a minim um of 1.5 cm from the
body.
Non-com pliance wit h t he above restrictions may result in violation of FCC
RF exposure guidelines.
SAR inform ation on t his and other m odel phones can be viewed on-line at (
Http: / / www.fcc.gov/ oet/ ea/ fccid/ ). This site uses the phone FCC ID num ber,
A3LSCHR261A. Som etim es it m ay be necessary to rem ove the battery pack
to find the num ber. Once you have the FCC I D num ber for a particular
phone, follow the instructions on the website and it should provide values
for typical or m axim um SAR for a particular phone. Additional product
specific SAR information can also be obtained at http: / / www.fcc.gov/ cgb/ sar
Consum e r I nfor m a t ion on W ir ele ss Phones
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a series of
Questions and Answers for consum ers relating t o radio frequency (RF)
exposure from wireless phones. The FDA publication includes t he
following information:
W hat k inds of phones a re t he su bject of t his upda t e ?
The term wireless phone refers here to hand-held wireless phones with
built-in antennas, often called “cell,” “m obile,” or “ PCS” phones. These
types of wireless phones can expose the user t o m easurable radio
frequency energy (RF) because of the short distance between the phone
and the user's head. These RF exposures are limited by Federal
Com m unications 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 com pliance limits.
Do w irele ss phones pose a hea lt h haza r d?
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problem s
are associated with using wireless phones. There is no proof, however,
that wireless phones are absolut ely 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 m ode. 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 confirm ed
by additional research. In som e cases, other researchers have had
difficulty in reproducing those studies, or in determining the reasons for
inconsistent results.
W hat is FD A's r ole concern in g the sa fet y of w ireless phones?
Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation- em itting
consum er products such as wireless phones before they can be sold, as it
does wit h new drugs or m edical devices. However, the agency has
aut hority to take action if wireless phones are shown to emit radio
frequency energy (RF) at a level that is hazardous t o the user. I n such a
case, FDA could require the m anufacturers of wireless phones t o notify
users of the health hazard and t o 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 num ber of steps,
including the following:
l “Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of
the type em itted by wireless phones;
l “Design wireless phones in a way that minim izes any RF exposure
to the user that is not necessary for device function; and
l “Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best
possible inform ation on possible effects of wireless phone use on
hum an health.
FDA belongs t o 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 t his working
group:
l “National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
l “Environm ental Protection Agency
l “Federal Com munications Com m ission
l “Occupational Safety and Health Administration
l “National Telecom m unications and I nformation Administration
The National Institutes of Health participates in som e interagency working
group activities, as well.
FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the Federal
Com m unications Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in t he United
States must com ply with FCC safety guidelines that lim it 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 t hese base st ations 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 prim ary subject
of t he safety questions discussed in t his docum ent.
W hat are t he r esu lt s of the rese a rch done already?
The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and m any
studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods. Anim al
experiments investigating the effects of radio frequency energy (RF)
exposures characteristic of wireless phones have yielded conflicting
results that oft en cannot be repeated in other laboratories. A few anim al
studies, however, have suggested that low levels of RF could accelerate
the developm ent of cancer in laboratory anim als. However, m any of the
studies that showed increased tum or developm ent used anim als t hat 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 anim als to RF for up to 22 hours per day. These
conditions are not sim ilar to the conditions under which people use
wireless phones, so we don't know with certaint y what the results of such
studies mean for hum an health.
Three large epidemiology st udies have been published since Decem ber
2000. Bet ween them , the studies investigated any possible association
between the use of wireless phones and prim ary brain cancer, gliom a,
meningiom a, or acoustic neurom a, 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.
W hat r esear ch is nee ded to decid e w hether RF exposu r e from
w ireless ph ones poses a h ealt h r isk ?
A com bination of laboratory st udies and epidemiological studies of people
actually using wireless phones would provide som e of the data t hat are
needed. Lifetim e anim al exposure studies could be com pleted in a few
years. However, very large num bers of animals would be needed to
provide reliable proof of a cancer prom oting effect if one exists.
Epidemiological studies can provide data t hat is directly applicable t o
hum an populations, but t en or m ore years' follow-up m ay be needed to
provide answers about som e health effects, such as cancer. This is
because the interval between the tim e of exposure to a cancer-causing
agent and the tim e tum ors develop - if they do - m ay be m any, m any
years. The interpretation of epidemiological studies is ham pered by
difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure during day- to-day use of
wireless phones. Many factors affect this m easurem ent , such as the angle
at which the phone is held, or which m odel of phone is used.
W hat is FD A doing t o find out m or e a bout t he possible he alt h
effects of w irele ss phone RF?
FDA is working wit h the U.S. National Toxicology Program and with
groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high priority
anim al 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 Electrom agnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in
1996. An influential result of this work has been the developm ent of a
detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the establishm ent of
new research program s around the world. The Project has also helped
develop a series of public inform ation docum ents on EMF issues.
FDA and Cellular Telecom m unications & I nternet Association (CTI A) have
a form al Cooperative Research and Developm ent Agreem ent (CRADA) to
do research on wireless phone safety. FDA provides the scientific
oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, industry, and
academic organizations. CTI A-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 assessm ent of additional research needs in the
context of the latest research developments around the world.
W hat st eps ca n I t ake t o r educe m y exposure t o radio fre quency
ene rgy fr om m y w irele ss phone?
I f there is a risk from these products - and at this point we do not know
that there is - it is probably very sm all. But if you are concerned about
avoiding even potential risks, you can take a few sim ple steps to minimize
your exposure to radio frequency energy (RF). Since tim e is a key factor
in how m uch exposure a person receives, reducing the amount of tim e
spent using a wireless phone will reduce RF exposure.
l “I f you m ust conduct extended conversations by wireless phone
every day, you could place m ore distance between your body and
the source of the RF, since the exposure level drops off
dramat ically 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 rem ote antenna.
Again, the scientific data do not dem onstrate 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.
W hat about children usin g w ireless phones?
The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless
phones, including children and t eenagers. I f you want to take st eps to
lower exposure to radio frequency energy (RF), the m easures described
above would apply to children and teenagers using wireless phones.
Reducing the tim e of wireless phone use and increasing the distance
between the user and the RF source will reduce RF exposure.
Som e groups sponsored by other national governm ents have advised that
children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For exam ple,
the governm ent in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such
a recommendation in Decem ber 2000. They noted that no evidence exists
that using a wireless phone causes brain tum ors or other ill effects. Their
recom m endation to limit wireless phone use by children was strictly
precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any healt h
hazard exists.
Do hands- free kit s for w irele ss phone s reduce r isk s from exposu re
t o RF em ission s?
Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF em issions from
wireless phones, t here is no reason to believe that hands-free kits reduce
risks. Hands-free kits can be used with wireless phones for convenience
and com fort. These system s reduce the absorption of RF energy in t he
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 m ounted
against the waist or other part of the body during use, then that part of
the body will absorb m ore RF energy. Wireless phones m arketed in the
U.S. are required to m eet safety requirem ents regardless of whether they
are used against the head or against the body. Either configuration should
result in compliance with the safety limit.
Do w irele ss phone accessories t h a t claim t o sh ie ld t he hea d from
RF radia t ion w or k ?
Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF em issions from
wireless phones, t here is no reason to believe that accessories that claim
to shield t he head from those emissions reduce risks. Som e products that
claim to shield the user from RF absorption use special phone cases, while
others involve nothing m ore than a m etallic accessory attached t o the
phone. Studies have shown that these products generally do not work as
advertised. Unlike “hand-free” kits, these so-called “shields” m ay interfere
wit h proper operation of the phone. The phone may be forced to boost its
power to com pensate, leading to an increase in RF absorption. I n
February 2002, the Federal t rade Com m ission (FTC) charged two
com panies that sold devices that claim ed to protect wireless phone users
from radiation with m aking false and unsubstantiated claim s. According t o
FTC, these defendant s lacked a reasonable basis to substantiate their
claim .
W hat about w ireless ph one int erfere nce w it h m e dica l equipm ent ?
Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can int eract with some
electronic devices. For this reason, FDA helped develop a det ailed t est
method to m easure electrom agnetic interference (EMI ) of im planted
cardiac pacem akers and defibrillators from wireless telephones. This test
method is now part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the
Advancem ent of Medical instrum ent ation (AAMI ). The final draft, a joint
effort by FDA, m edical device manufacturers, and many other groups,
was com pleted in late 2000. This standard will allow m anufacturers t o
ensure that cardiac pacem akers and defibrillators are safe from wireless
phone EMI . FDA has tested wireless phones and helped develop a
volunt ary standard sponsored by the I nstitute of Electrical and Electronic
Engineers (I EEE). This st andard specifies t est m ethods and performance
requirem ents for hearing aids and wireless phones so that no interference
occurs when a person uses a com patible phone and a compatible hearing
aid at the sam e time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000.
FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible
interactions with other m edical devices. Should harmful interference be
found to occur, FDA will conduct t esting to assess the interference and
work to resolve the problem .
Additional inform ation on the safety of RF exposures from various sources
can be obtained from t he following organizations:
l FCC RF Safety Program :
http: / / www.fcc.gov/ oet/ rfsafety/
l Environm ental Protection Agency (EPA):
http: / / www.epa.gov/ radiation/
l Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) :
http: / / www.osha.gov/ SLTC/ radiofrequencyradiation/ index.html
l National institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NI OSH):
http: / / www.cdc.gov/ niosh/ em fpg.htm l
l World health Organization ( WHO):
http: / / www.who.int/ peh-emf/
l I nternational Commission on Non- I onizing Radiation Protection:
http: / / www.icnirp.de
l National Radiation Protection Board ( UK):
http: / / www.nrpb.org.uk
l Updated 4/ 3/ 2002: US food and Drug Administration
http: / / www.fda.gov/ Radiation-EmittingProducts/ RadiationEm ittingProductsand
Procedures/ Hom eBusinessandEntertainment/ CellPhones/ default.htm
Road Safety
Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to comm unicate by
voice, alm ost anywhere, anytim e. But an im portant responsibilit y
accom panies the benefit s of wireless phones, one that every user must
uphold.
When driving a car, driving is your first responsibilit y. When using your
wireless phone behind the wheel of a car, practice good comm on sense
and rem em ber the following tips:
1. Get to know your wireless phone and its features, such as speed
dial and redial. I f available, these features help you t o place your
call wit hout taking your attention off the road.
2. When available, use a hands-free device. I f possible, add an
additional layer of convenience and safety to your wireless phone
wit h one of t he m any hands free accessories available today.
3. Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be able t o access
your wireless phone without rem oving your eyes from the road. I f
you get an incoming call at an inconvenient tim e, let your voice
mail answer it for you.
4. Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving; if
necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather
conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice and even heavy traffic can be
hazardous.
5. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. Jotting
down a “ to do” list or flipping through your address book takes
att ention away from your prim ary responsibilit y, driving safely.
6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when
you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan calls
when your car will be stationary. If you need t o m ake a call while
moving, dial only a few num bers, check the road and your m irrors,
then continue.
7. Do not engage in stressful or em otional conversations that m ay be
distracting. Make people you are talking with aware you are driving
and suspend conversations that have the potential to divert your
att ention from the road.
8. Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial 9-1-1 or other local
em ergency num ber in the case of fire, traffic accident or m edical
em ergencies. Rem ember, 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, crim e in progress or other serious em ergency
where lives are in danger, call 9-1-1 or other local em ergency
num ber, as you would want others to do for you.
10. Call roadside assistance or a special non-em ergency wireless
assistance num ber when necessary. If you see a broken-down
vehicle posing no serious hazard, a broken traffic signal, a m inor
traffic accident where no one appears injured, or a vehicle you
know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or other special non-
em ergency num ber.
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Operat ing Environm ent
Rem em ber 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 det ailed safety
instructions. Do not connect incom patible products.
As with other m obile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that
for the satisfactory operation of t he equipm ent and for the safety of
personnel, it is recom m ended that the equipm ent should only be used in
the norm al operating position.
Using Your Phone Nea r Ot h e r Electronic D evices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF)
signals. However, certain electronic equipm ent m ay not be shielded
against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Consult the
manufacturer t o discuss alternatives.
Pa cem aker s
Pacem aker m anufacturers recommend that a minim um distance of 15 cm
(6 inches) be m aintained between a wireless phone and a pacem aker to
avoid potential interference with the pacem aker.
These recom m endations are consistent with the independent research
and recom m endations of Wireless Technology Research.
Pe rsons w ith pa cem a k ers:
l should always keep the phone m ore than 15 cm
(6 inches) from their pacem aker when the phone is switched on.
l should not carry the phone in a breast pocket.
l should use the ear opposite the pacem aker to m inimize potential
interference.
I f you have any reason t o suspect that interference is t aking place, switch
your phone off im m ediately.
Hearing Aids
Som e digital wireless phones m ay interfere with som e hearing aids. I n t he
event of such interference, you m ay wish to consult your hearing aid
manufacturer t o discuss alternatives.
Ot her M e dical D evices
I f you use any other personal m edical devices, consult t he m anufacturer
of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF
energy. Your physician m ay 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 m ay be using equipm ent that could be sensitive to
external RF energy.
Ve hicle s
RF signals m ay affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded
electronic system s in m otor vehicles. Check with the m anufacturer or its
representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the
manufacturer of any equipm ent that has been added to your vehicle.
Post e d Fa cilit ies
Switch your phone off in any facility where posted notices require you t o
do so.
Pot e nt ially Explosive Environm ent s
Switch your phone off when in any area wit h a potentially explosive
atm osphere 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 t o switch the phone off while at a refueling point
(service station). Users are rem inded of the need to observe restrictions
on the use of radio equipm ent in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution
areas), chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress.
Areas wit h a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always
clearly m arked. 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
norm ally be advised t o turn off your vehicle engine.
Em e rgency Ca lls
This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless
and landline networks as well as user program m ed functions, which
cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should
never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential comm unications
(m edical em ergencies, for exam ple) .
Rem em ber, to m ake or receive any calls the phone m ust be switched on
and in a service area with adequate signal strength. Em ergency calls m ay
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 m ake an em ergency call:
1. I f the phone is not on, switch it on.
2. Key in the emergency num ber for your present location (for
exam ple, 911 or other official emergency num ber). Em ergency
num bers vary by location.
3. Press .
I f certain features are in use (call barring, for exam ple), you m ay first
need to deactivate those features before you can make an em ergency call.
Consult this docum ent and your local cellular service provider.
When m aking an em ergency call, rem em ber t o give all the necessary
information as accurately as possible. Rem em ber that your phone m ay be
the only m eans of comm unication at the scene of an accident; do not cut
off the call until given permission t o do so.
Rest r ict ing Children's acce ss t o your Ph one
Your phone is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to play with it
because they could hurt them selves and others, dam age t he phone or
make calls that increase your phone bill.
FCC N ot ice and Cautions
FCC N ot ice
-Connect the equipm ent 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 m ay cause TV or radio interference if used in close proxim ity
to receiving equipment . The FCC can require you t o stop using the phone
if such interference cannot be eliminated.
Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane) must
com ply with the National Fire Protection Standard ( NFPA-58). For a copy
of t his standard, cont act the National Fire Protection Association, One
Battery m arch Park, Quincy, MA 02269, Attn: Publication Sales Division.
Caut ion s
Changes or m odifications m ade in the radio phone, not expressly
approved by Sam sung, will void the user’s authority to operate the
equipm ent.
Only use approved batteries, antennas and chargers. The use of any
unauthorized accessories m ay be dangerous and void the phone warranty
if said accessories cause dam age or a defect to the phone.
Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a com plex piece of equipment
and can be broken. Avoid dropping, hitting, bending or sitting on it.
Ot her I m port ant Sa fety I nfor m ation
l Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the
phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service m ay be dangerous
and m ay invalidate any warranty applicable to the device.
l Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is
mounted and operating properly.
l Do not store or carry flamm able liquids, gases or explosive
mat erials in the sam e compartment as the phone, its parts or
accessories.
l For vehicles equipped wit h an air bag, rem em ber that an air bag
inflates wit h great force. Do not place objects, including both
installed or portable wireless equipm ent in the area over the air
bag or in the air bag deployment area. If wireless equipm ent is
im properly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could
result.
l Switch your phone off before boarding an aircraft. The use of
wireless phone in aircraft is illegal and m ay be dangerous to the
aircraft's operation.
l Failure to observe these instructions m ay lead to the suspension or
denial of telephone services to the offender, or legal action, or both.
Pr odu ct Perform ance
Gett ing t he Most Out of Your Signal Recept ion
The quality of each call you m ake or receive depends on t he signal
strength in your area. Your phone inform s you of the current signal
strength by displaying a num ber of bars next to t he signal strength icon.
The more bars displayed, the stronger the signal.
I f you're inside a building, being near a window m ay give you better
reception.
Un der st anding t he Pow er Save Feature
I f your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a
Power Save feature is automatically activated. I f your phone is active, it
periodically rechecks service availability or you can check it yourself by
pressing any key.
Anytim e the Power Save feature is activated, a m essage displays on the
screen. When a signal is found, your phone returns to standby m ode.
Maintainin g Your Phone's Pe ak Perform ance
For the best care of your phone, only authorized personnel should service
your phone and accessories. Faulty service m ay void t he warranty.
There are several sim ple guidelines to operating your phone properly and
maintaining safe, satisfactory service.
l Place the m obile phone's acoustic output next to your ear for proper
orentation.
Do not tamper or alter the phone's antenna.
l Don't use the phone if the ant enna is dam aged.
l Speak directly into the phone's receiver.
l Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills.
I f your phone does get wet, im m ediately turn the power off and
rem ove the battery. If it is inoperable, call Custom er Care for
service.
Availabilit y of Various Feature s/ Ring Tones
Many services and features are network dependent and m ay require
additional subscription and/ or usage charges. Not all features are
available for purchase or use in all areas. Downloadable Ring Tones m ay
be available at an additional cost. Other conditions and restrictions m ay
apply. See your service provider for additional information.
Bat t ery St a ndby and Talk Tim e
Standby and t alk tim es will vary depending on phone usage patterns and
conditions. Batt ery power consumption depends on factors such as
network configuration, signal strength, operating tem perature, features
selected, frequency of calls, and voice, data, and other application usage
patterns.
Bat t ery Pr ecaut ions
l Never use any charger or battery that is dam aged in any way.
l Use the battery only for its intended purpose.
l I f you use the phone near the network's base station, it uses less
power; talk and standby time are greatly affected by the signal
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strength on the cellular network and the param eters set by t he
network operator.
l Battery charging time depends on the remaining battery charge
and the type of batt ery and charger used. The battery can be
charged and discharged hundreds of times, but it will gradually
wear out. When the operation tim e (talk time and st andby time) is
noticeably shorter than normal, it is time to buy a new bat tery.
l I f left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over tim e.
l Use only Sam sung-approved batteries and recharge your battery
only with Sam sung-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 m ore than a week, since overcharging
may shorten its life.
l Extrem e tem peratures will affect t he charging capacity of your
battery: it may require cooling or warm ing first.
l Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a car in
sum m er or winter conditions, as you will reduce the capacity and
lifetim e of the battery. Always t ry to keep the battery at room
tem perature. A phone with a hot or cold battery m ay t em porarily
not work, even when the battery is fully charged. Li-ion batteries
are particularly affected by temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F).
l Do not short-circuit t he battery. Accidental short- circuiting can
occur when a m etallic 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 m ay dam age the
battery or the object causing the short-circuiting.
l Dispose of used batteries in accordance wit h local regulations. In
som e areas, the disposal of batteries in household or business
trash m ay 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 M aintena nce
Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsm anship and should
be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any
warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for m any years.
l Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of t he reach of
small children.
l Keep the phone dry. Precipitation, humidity and liquids contain
minerals that will corrode electronic circuits.
l Do not use the phone with a wet hand. Doing so m ay cause an
electric shock to you or dam age to the phone.
l Do not use or store the phone in dusty, dirty areas, as its moving
parts m ay be dam aged.
l Do not store the phone in hot areas. High tem peratures can
shorten the life of electronic devices, dam age batteries, and warp
or m elt certain plastics.
l Do not store the phone in cold areas. When the phone warms up to
its norm al operating tem perature, m oisture can form inside the
phone, which m ay damage the phone's electronic circuit boards.
l Do not drop, knock or shake the phone. Rough handling can break
internal circuit boards.
l Do not use harsh chem icals, cleaning solvents or strong detergent s
to clean the phone. Wipe it wit h a soft cloth slightly dam pened in a
mild soap-and-water solution.
l Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device's m oving parts
and prevent proper operation.
l Do not put the phone in or on heating devices, such as a
microwave oven, a stove or a radiator. The phone m ay explode
when overheated.
l When the phone or battery gets wet, the label indicating water
dam age inside the phone changes color. I n this case, phone repairs
are no longer guaranteed by the manufacturer's warranty, even if
the warranty for your phone has not expired.
l I f your phone has a flash or light, do not use it t oo close to the
eyes of people or animals. This m ay cause dam age to their eyes.
l Use only the supplied or an approved replacem ent antenna.
Unauthorized antennas or m odified accessories m ay dam age the
phone and violate regulations governing radio devices.
l I f the phone, bat tery, charger or any accessory is not working
properly, take it t o your nearest qualified service facilit y. The
personnel there will assist you, and if necessary, arrange for
service.
for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of
the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial
wastes for disposal.
Correct disposal of batteries in this product
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate
battery return systems)
This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this
product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their
working life. Where marked, the chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the
battery contains mercury, cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC
Directive 2006/66. If batteries are not properly disposed of, these substances can
cause harm to human health or the environment.
To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse, please separate
batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through your local, free battery
return system.
assembling and preparing
your mobile phone
Get started by assembling and setting up
your mobile phone for its first use.
phone.
2. Scroll to the profile you are using.
3. Press <Options> Õ Edit Õ Voice call ringtone.
4. Select a ringtone category Õ a ringtone.
5. Press <Options> Õ Select (if necessary).
6. Press <Save>.
To switch to another profile, select it from the list.
Use the simplified menus
To set up simplified menu items,
1. In Idle mode, press [OK].
2. Press <Options> Õ Customise menu.
3. Select your favourite menus.
4. Press <Options> Õ Open to select submenus (if necessary).
5. Press <Save>.
6. To access an item from the simplified menus,
7. In Idle mode, press [OK].
8. Scroll to the menu item you want and press [OK].
Lock your phone
1. In Menu mode, select Settings Õ Security Õ Phone lock Õ On.
2. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and press <OK>.
3. Enter the new password again and press <OK>.
want appears on the display.
T9 1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an entire
word.
2. When the word displays correctly, press [0] to insert a
space. If the correct word does not display, select an
alternate word from the list that appears.
troubleshooting
If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting
procedures before contacting a service professional.
While using your phone, the following messages may appear:
Message
Try this to solve the problem:
Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to continue using the phone.
The audio quality of the call is poor.
l When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose
reception or experience poor audio quality. Move to another area and
try again.
You select a contact to call, but the call is not dialled.
l Ensure that the correct number is stored in the contact list.
l Re-enter and save the number, if necessary.
The battery does not charge properly or sometimes the phone turns itself off.
l The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold-coloured contacts with a
clean, soft cloth and try charging the battery again.
l If the battery will no longer charge completely, dispose of the old battery
properly and replace it with a new battery.
Your phone is hot to the touch.
When you use several applications at once, your phone requires more power and
may heat up.
This is normal and should not affect your phone’s lifespan or performance.
HAC Mode
To insure that the Hearing Aid Compatibility rating for your phone is maintained,
secondary transmitters such as Bluetooth components must be disabled during a call.
GH68-08136A
HearingAidCompatibilitywithMobilePhones
Whensomemobilephonesareusednearsomehearingdevices(hearingaidsand
cochlearimplants),usersmaydetectabuzzing,humming,orwhiningnoise.Some
hearingdevicesaremoreimmunethanotherstothisinterferencenoise,andphones
alsovaryintheamountofinterferencetheygenerate.
Thewirelesstelephoneindustryhasdevelopedratingsforsomeoftheirmobile
phones,toassisthearingdeviceusersinfindingphonesthatmaybecompatible
withtheirhearingdevices.Notallphoneshavebeenrated.Phonesthatarerated
havetheratingontheirboxoralabelonthebox.
Theratingsarenotguarantees.Resultswillvarydependingontheuser’shearing
deviceandhearingloss.Ifyourhearingdevicehappenstobevulnerabletointerfer-
ence,youmaynotbeabletousearatedphonesuccessfully.Tryingoutthephone
withyourhearingdeviceisthebestwaytoevaluateitforyourpersonalneeds.
M-Ratings:PhonesratedM3orM4meetFCCrequirementsandarelikelytogener-
atelessinterferencetohearingdevicesthanphonesthatarenotlabeled.M4isthe
better/higherofthetworatings.
T-Ratings:PhonesratedT3orT4meetFCCrequirementsandarelikelytobemore
usablewithahearingdevice’stelecoil(“TSwitch”or“TelephoneSwitch”)than
unratedphones.T4isthebetter/higherofthetworatings.(Notethatnotallhearing
deviceshavetelecoilsinthem.)
Hearingdevicesmayalsobemeasuredforimmunitytothistypeofinterference.Your
hearingdevicemanufacturerorhearinghealthprofessionalmayhelpyoufindresults
foryourhearingdevice.Themoreimmuneyourhearingaidis,thelesslikelyyouare
toexperienceinterferencenoisefrommobilephones.
This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless
technologies that it uses.However, there may be some newer wireless technologies used
aid or cochlear implant, to determine if you hear any interfering noise. Consult your service
the different features of this phone thoroughly and in different locations, using your hearing
in this phone that have not been tested yet for use with hearing aids. It is important to try
provider or the manufacturer of this phone for information on hearing aid compatibility.
If you have questions about return or exchange policies, consult your service provider or
phone retailer.