Samsung Electronics Co SCHW299 Cellular CDMA Phone with Bluetooth User Manual
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Cellular CDMA Phone with Bluetooth Users Manual
Users Manual
Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or
your service provider.
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http://www.samsungmobile.com English. 08/2008. Rev. 1.0
SCH-W299
user manual
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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,”
“assembling and preparing your mobile phone,”
and “using basic functions.”
Instructional icons
Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons
you will see in this manual:
Warning
—situations that could cause
injury to yourself or others
Caution
—situations that could cause
damage to your phone or other
equipment
Note
—notes, usage tips, or additional
information
X
Refer to
—pages with related information;
for example:
X
p.12 (represents “see
page 12”)
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Copyright information
Rights to all technologies and products that
comprise this device are the property of their
respective owners:
• Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide—Bluetooth QD
ID: B013994.
→
Followed by
—the order of options or
menus you must select to perform a step;
for example: Tap → Messages →
Write new message (represents ,
followed by Messages, followed by Write
new message)
[ ]
Square brackets
—phone keys; for
example: [ ] (represents the Power/
Menu exit key)
< >
Angled brackets
—softkeys that control
different functions at each screen; for
example: <OK> (represents the OK
softkey)
Licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or
more of the following Patents.
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5,109,390
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contents
safety and usage information 2
Safety warnings ..........................................2
Safety precautions ......................................4
Important usage information .......................7
introducing your mobile phone 10
Unpack .....................................................10
Phone layout .............................................11
Keys .........................................................12
Display ......................................................13
Quick access icons in Idle mode ...............14
Icons .........................................................14
assembling and preparing your mobile
phone 16
Install the battery .......................................16
Charge the battery ....................................18
Insert a memory card (optional) .................19
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using basic functions 21
Turn your phone on and off .......................21
Access menus ..........................................22
Customise your phone .............................. 22
Use basic call functions ............................24
Send and view messages ......................... 25
Add and find contacts ............................... 28
Use basic camera functions ......................29
Listen to music .........................................30
Browse the web ........................................31
using advanced functions 33
Use advanced call functions .....................33
Use advanced Contacts functions ............35
Use advanced music functions .................36
using tools and applications 38
Use service provider services ....................38
Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ............ 39
Activate and send an SOS message ......... 40
Record and play voice memos .................. 41
Edit images ...............................................41
Play games ............................................... 44
Create and view world clocks ................... 45
Set and use alarms ...................................45
Use the calculator ..................................... 46
Convert currencies or measurements ....... 46
Use the stopwatch .................................... 47
Create and view sketches ......................... 47
Create a text memo ..................................48
Manage your calendar ..............................48
Create a new task .....................................49
Create a timetable .................................... 49
Look up words in a dictionary ................... 50
View document files .................................. 50
Access a menu by drawing a pattern ........ 51
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safety and
usage
information
Comply with the following precautions to avoid
dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak
performance of your mobile phone.
Keep your phone away from small
children and pets
Keep your phone and all accessories out of the
reach of small children or animals. Small parts may
cause choking or serious injury if swallowed.
Protect your hearing
Safety warnings
Listening to a headset at high volumes
can damage your hearing. Use only the
minimum volume setting necessary to
hear your conversation or music.
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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
• 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.
• Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Follow all local
regulations when disposing used batteries.
• Never place batteries or phones on or in heating
devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or
radiators. Batteries may explode when
overheated.
• 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.
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safety and usage information
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.
Drive safely at all times
Avoid using your phone while driving and obey all
regulations that restrict the use of mobile phones
while driving. Use hands-free accessories to
increase your safety when possible.
Follow all safety warnings and
regulations
Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a
mobile phone in a certain area.
Use only Samsung-approved
accessories
Using incompatible accessories may damage your
phone or cause injury.
Safety precautions
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Turn off the phone near medical
equipment
Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in
hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all
regulations, posted warnings, and directions from
medical personnel.
Turn off the phone or disable the
wireless functions when in an aircraft
Your phone can cause interference with aircraft
equipment. Follow all airline regulations and turn off
your phone or switch to a mode that disables the
wireless functions when directed by airline
personnel.
Protect batteries and chargers from
damage
• Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot
temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/
113° F). Extreme temperatures can reduce the
charging capacity and life of your batteries.
• Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects,
as this can create a connection between the +
and - terminals of your batteries and lead to
temporary or permanent battery damage.
• Never use a damaged charger or battery.
Handle your phone carefully and
sensibly
• Do not allow your phone to get wet—liquids can
cause serious damage. Do not handle your
phone with wet hands. Water damage to your
phone can void your manufacturer’s warranty.
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safety and usage information
• Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty
areas to prevent damage to moving parts.
• Your phone is a complex electronic device—
protect it from impacts and rough handling to
avoid serious damage.
• Do not paint your phone, as paint can clog
moving parts and prevent proper operation.
• Avoid using the phone’s camera flash or light
close to the eyes of children or animals.
• Your phone and memory cards may be damaged
by exposure to magnetic fields. Do not use
carrying cases or accessories with magnetic
closures or allow your phone to come in contact
with magnetic fields for extended 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.
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Use your phone in the normal position
Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna.
Allow only qualified personnel to service
your phone
Allowing unqualified personnel to service your phone
may result in damage to your phone and will void
your warranty.
Ensure maximum battery and charger
life
• Avoid charging batteries for more than a week, as
overcharging may shorten battery life.
• Over time, unused batteries will discharge and
must be recharged before use.
• Disconnect chargers from power sources when
not in use.
• Use batteries only for their intended purpose.
Important usage information
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safety and usage information
Depending on how you use your phone, actual
operation time may vary and may be shorter than
declared. Standby time will be reduced in the
following conditions:
• When you use the additional features on your
phone such as writing and storing messages,
playing games, and connecting to the internet
• If you are frequently out of the service area
• If you are out of the service area for a long period
of time
• If you use Talk mode repeatedly
Handle SIM cards and memory cards
with care
• Do not remove a card while the phone is
transferring or accessing information, as this
could result in loss of data and/or damage to the
card or phone.
• Protect cards from strong shocks, static
electricity, and electrical noise from other devices.
• Frequent writing and erasing will shorten the life
span of memory cards.
• Do not touch gold-coloured contacts or terminals
with your fingers or metal objects. If dirty, wipe the
card with a soft cloth.
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Ensure access to emergency services
Emergency calls from your phone may not be
possible in some areas or circumstances. Before
travelling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an
alternate method of contacting emergency services
personnel.
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
certification information
Your phone conforms to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC)standards that limit human
exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy emitted by
radio and telecommunications equipment. These
standards prevent the sale of mobile phones that
exceed a maximum exposure level (known as the
Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR) of 1.6 watts per
kilogram of body tissue.
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introducing your
mobile phone
In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s
layout, keys, display, and icons.
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:
• Mobile phone
• Battery
• Travel adapter (charger)
•User manual
• The items supplied with your phone may vary
depending on the software and accessories
available in your region or offered by your
service provider.
You can obtain additional accessories from
your local Samsung dealer.
• Use only Samsung-approved software.
Pirated or illegal software may cause damage
or malfunctions that are not covered by
manufacturer's warranty.
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Phone layout
The front of your phone includes the following keys
and features:
The rear of your phone includes the following keys
and features:
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introducing your mobile phone
Keys
You can lock the exposed keys and touch
screen to prevent you from accidentally
pressing them. To lock, press down [
HOLD
].
To unlock these keys and screen, press up
[
HOLD
]. When the auto keypad lock is on, the
keys will be locked automatically after the
display turns off.
Key Function
Softkeys Perform actions indicated at the
bottom of the display
4-way
navigation
In Idle mode, access user-defined
menus (left/right/up/down); In Menu
mode, scroll through menu options
Web
access/
Confirm
In Idle mode, launch the web
browser; In Menu mode, select the
highlighted menu option or confirm
an input
Network
selection
In Idle mode, access the Network
selection menu
Dial
Make or answer a call; In Idle mode,
retrieve recently dialled, missed, or
received numbers
Delete
Delete characters in an application; In
Menu mode, return the display to the
previous menu level
Power/
Menu exit
Turn the phone on and off (press and
hold); End a call; In Menu mode,
cancel input and return to Idle mode
Alpha-
numeric
Enter numbers, letters and special
characters; In Idle mode, press and
hold [1] to access voice mails and [0]
to enter an international call prefix
Key Function
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Display
Your phone’s display consists of three areas:
Special
function
Enter special characters or perform
special functions; In Idle mode, press
and hold [ ] for the Silent mode;
Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause
between numbers
Volume Adjust the phone’s volume
HOLD Lock or unlock the keys and screen
Camera
Turn on the camera (press and hold);
In Camera mode, take a photo or a
record a video; During a call, record a
call conversation (press and hold)
Key Function
Icon line
Displays various icons
Text and graphic area
Displays messages,
instructions, and information
you enter
Softkey line
Displays the current actions
assigned to each softkey
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Quick access icons in Idle mode
Learn to access popular menus with the icons in Idle
mode.
Icons
Learn about the icons that appear on your display.
Icon Function
Access the menu screen
Access the Messages menu
Access the contact list
Access the music player
Access the smart screen
You can access the corresponding menus or
features by tapping the icons.
Icon Definition
Signal strength in CDMA network
No service available in CDMA network
Inactive UIM card or no UIM card inserted
Signal strength in GSM network
No service available in GSM network
Inactive SIM card or no SIM card inserted
Call in progress
Restriction activated
SOS message feature activated
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Transferring data via 1X network
New text message (SMS)
New voice message
New urgent message
Alarm activated
Ringer mode: ringer only
Ringer mode: vibration
Ringer mode: silent
Ringer mode: ring after vibration
Ringer mode: increasing
Silent mode
activated
Bluetooth activated
Phone locked
Icon Definition
Touch screen and keys locked
Memory card inserted
Battery power level
Current time
Icon Definition
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assembling and
preparing your
mobile phone
Get started by assembling and setting up
your mobile phone for its first use.
Install the battery
1. Remove the battery cover.
If the phone is on, press and hold [ ] to turn
it off.
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2. Insert the UIM and SIM card. 3. Insert the battery.
4. Replace the battery cover.
• Place the UIM and SIM card in the phone
with the gold-coloured contacts facing down.
• Use the right slot for the UIM or SIM card.
Use the left slot for the UIM card only.
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Charge the battery
Before using the phone for the first time, you must
charge the battery.
1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the
side of the phone.
2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the
multifunction jack.
3. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a
power outlet.
4. When the battery is fully charged (the icon is
no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from
the power outlet.
5. Unplug the
travel
adapter from the phone.
6. Close the cover to the multifunction jack.
With the triangle
facing up
Improperly connecting the travel adapter can
cause serious damage to the phone. Any
damages by misuse are not covered by the
warranty.
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Insert a memory card (optional)
To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a
memory card. Your phone accepts microSDTM
memory cards of up to 4 GB (depending on memory
card manufacturer and type).
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Unlock the memory card cover.About the low battery indicator
When your battery is low, the phone will emit a
warning tone and a low battery message. The
battery icon will also be empty and blinking. If
the battery level becomes too low, the phone
will automatically power off. Recharge your
battery to continue using your phone.
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4. Lift the memory card cover and insert a memory
card with the label side facing up.
5. Close and lock the memory card cover.
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using basic
functions
Learn how to perform basic operations and use the
main features of your mobile phone.
Turn your phone on and off
Your phone supports GSM and CDMA networks
and allows you to switch back and forth between
two networks, anytime, anywhere.
1. Press and hold [ ].
2. Activate the UIM or SIM card and set a primary
card.
3. Enter your PIN and tap (if necessary).
To turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above.
Switch to Offline mode
By switching to Offline mode, you can use your
phone’s non-network services in areas where
wireless devices are prohibited, such as aeroplanes
and hospitals.
To switch to Offline mode, tap → Settings → Call
settings → Flight mode → On.
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Access menus
To access your phone’s menus,
1. In Idle mode, tap an icon for the menu you want.
2. Scroll to a menu or option.
3. Tap , , or to confirm the highlighted
option.
4. Tap
to move up one level; Press [ ] to
return to Idle mode.
Customise your phone
Get more from your phone by customising it to
match your preferences.
Adjust the volume of the key tones
In Idle mode, press the Volume key up or down to
adjust the key tone volume.
Select a key tone
1. In Idle mode, select → Sounds → Key tones/
Others → Keypad tone.
2. Scroll down to Sound.
3. Scroll left or right to a key tone.
4. Tap .
Follow all posted warnings and directions from
official personnel when in areas where wireless
devices are prohibited.
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Switch to or from Silent mode
In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to silence or
unsilence your phone.
Calibrate the screen
You can calibrate the screen so that your phone
recognise the input better.
1. In Idle mode, tap
→ Settings → Input
settings → Stylus adjust.
2. Tap the target on the screen with your stylus.
Change your ringtone
1. In Idle mode, tap → Sounds → Ringtone.
2. Scroll down to Melody.
3. Scroll left or right to a ringtone.
4. Tap .
Select a wallpaper (Idle mode)
1. In Idle mode, tap → Display → Wallpaper →
Stand-by → Background image.
2. Select an image category → an image.
3. Tap .
Select a skin colour (Menu mode)
1. In Idle mode, tap → Display → Skin color.
2. Select a colour pattern.
Set menu shortcuts
1. In Idle mode, tap → Settings → Shortcut
settings.
2. Select a key to use as a shortcut.
3. Tap → Assign.
4. Select a menu to assign to the shortcut key.
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5. Tap .
6. Tap a desired icon.
Set the smart screen shortcuts
1. In Idle mode, tap → Display → Smart
screen.
2. Select the menus you want to use in the smart
screen.
3. Tap .
To use the smart screen, tap in Idle mode.
Lock your phone
1. In Idle mode, tap → Settings → Password/
Lock settings.
2. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and tap .
3. Enter the new password again and tap .
4. Select Select lock method → On or Once.
Switch cards
1. In Idle mode, press [ ].
2. Select a network.
3. Select .
Use basic call functions
Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call
functions.
Make a call
1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and a phone
number.
2. Press [ ], or tap or to dial the number.
3. To end the call, press [ ].
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Answer a call
1. When a call comes in, press [ ].
2. To end the call, press [ ].
Make an IP call
1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and a phone
number.
2. Tap → IP call.
The default IP call prefix numbers appears before
the phone number.
3. To end the call, press [ ].
Adjust the volume
To adjust the volume during a call, press the Volume
key up or down.
Use the speakerphone feature
1. During a call, tap → Private loud speaker to
activate the speaker.
2. To switch back to the earpiece, tap → Private
loud speaker again.
Use the headset
By connecting the supplied headset to the
multifunction jack, you can make and answer calls:
• To redial the last call, press the headset button,
and then press again and hold.
• To answer a call, press and hold the headset
button.
• To end a call, press and hold the headset button.
Send and view messages
Learn to send and view text (SMS) messages.
You can change to another prefix and add new
IP call prefix.
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Send a text message
1. In Idle mode, tap
→ Messages
→ Write new
message. You can also tap
→ Write new
message in Idle mode.
2. Enter your message text and tap .
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3. Enter a destination number and tap to send
the message.
Enter text
With your phone’s keypad, touch screen, and stylus,
you can enter or write text.
To change the text input method, tap an input
method icon.
• : the keypad
• : the virtual keyboard
• : the handwriting method
To change the text input mode, tap an input mode
icon.
To enter text using the keypad,
• •
•123 : Number • SYM : Symbol
•Eng : English T9 • Abc : English abc
Mode Function
English
abc
Press the appropriate alphanumeric key until
the character you want appears on the
display.
English
T9
1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric
keys to enter an entire word.
2. When the word displays correctly, scroll
right. If the correct word does not
display, press [
0
] to select an alternate
word.
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To enter text using the virtual keyboard,
1. Switch to the virtual keypad.
2. Enter characters, numbers, or symbols.
3. Tap one of the choices to enter.
To enter text using the handwriting method,
1. Switch to the handwriting method.
2. Write characters, numbers, or symbols.
3. Tap one of the choices to enter.
Number
Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to
enter a number.
Symbol
Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to
select a symbol.
Mode Function
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View text messages
1. In Idle mode, tap → Messages → Inbox →
Text messages.
2. Select a text message.
Add and find contacts
Learn the basics of using the Contacts feature.
Add a new contact
1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number.
2. Tap → New entry.
3. Select a number type and tap .
4. Tap Enter name.
5. Enter the contact’s name and tap .
To save the contact to the UIM or SIM card,
scroll right.
6. Enter contact information and tap .
Find a contact
1. In Idle mode, tap → Contacts → Search. You
can also tap
in Idle mode.
2. Enter the first few letters of the name you want to
find.
3. Scroll to the contact’s name from the search list.
Use basic camera functions
Learn the basics to capture and view photos and
videos.
Once you have found a contact, you can:
• call the contact by pressing [ ]
• edit the contact information by tapping
→
Edit
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Capture photos
1. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on the
camera.
2. Aim the lens at the subject and make any
adjustments.
3. Press [ ] or [ ], or tap to take a photo.
View photos
In Idle mode, tap → Contents box → Photos/
Movies → My album → Gallery → a photo file.
Capture videos
1. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on the
camera.
2. Press [1] and select Video cam to switch to
Recording mode.
3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any
adjustments.
4. Press [ ] or [ ], or tap to start recording.
5. Tap or press [ ] to stop recording.
View videos
In Idle mode, tap → Contents box → Photos/
Movies → My album → Gallery → a video file.
Listen to music
Learn how to listen to music via the music player or
FM radio.
Listen to the FM radio
1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s
multifunction jack.
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2. In Idle mode, tap → Media Player → FM
radio.
3. Tap
to start the FM radio.
4. Scroll left or right to select a radio station.
5. Control the FM radio using the following keys:
6. To turn the FM radio off, tap .
Create a playlist and listen to music files
Start by transferring files to your phone or memory
card:
• Download from the wireless web.
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• Download from a PC with the optional Samsung
PC studio.
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• Receive via Bluetooth.
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• Copy to your memory card.
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After transferring music files to your phone or
memory card,
1. In Idle mode, tap → Media Player → MP3 →
MP3 files. You can also tap
→ MP3 files in
Idle mode.
2. Tap and select files you want to include.
3. Tap twice.
4. Tap to start playback.
5. Control playback using the following icons:
Icon Function
/
Select a radio station
Access the saved radio stations
/
Change the sound output
Icon Function
Adjust the volume up or down
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6. Tap to stop playback.
Browse the web
Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web
pages.
Browse web pages
1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to launch your service
provider’s homepage.
2. Navigate web pages using the following keys:
Bookmark your favourite web pages
1. In Idle mode, tap → Favorites → Bookmark.
2. Tap → New bookmark.
3. Enter a page title and web address (URL).
4. Scroll to Save and tap OK.
Change Repeat mode ( : repeat
all, : shuffle, : off, :
repeat one)
Skip backward; Scan backward in a
file (tap and hold)
/
Pause or resume playback
Skip forward; Scan forward in a file
(tap and hold)
Icon Function
Key Function
Navigation
Scroll up or down on a web page
Select an item
Menu
Access a list of browser options
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using advanced
functions
Learn how to perform advanced operations and use
additional features of your mobile phone.
Use advanced call functions
Learn about your phone’s additional calling
capabilities.
View and dial missed calls
Your phone will display calls you have missed on the
display. To dial the number of a missed call,
1. Tap .
2. Scroll to the missed call you want to dial.
3. Press [ ] to dial.
Call a recently dialled number
1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to display a list of recent
numbers.
2. Scroll to the number you want and press [ ], or
tap or to dial.
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Hold a call or retrieve a held call
Tap to place a call on hold or tap Retrieve to
retrieve a held call.
Dial a second call
If your network supports this function, you can dial
another number during a call:
1. Tap to place the first call on hold.
2. Enter the second number to dial and press [ ].
3. Tap to switch between the two calls.
4. To end the call on hold, tap → End held call.
5. To end the current call, press [ ].
Answer a second call
If your network supports this function, you can
answer a second incoming call:
1. Press [ ] to answer the second call.
The first call is automatically placed on hold.
2. Tap to switch between the calls.
Make a multiparty call (conference call)
1. Call the first party you want to add to the
multiparty call.
2. While connected to the first party, call the
second party.
The first party is automatically placed on hold.
3. When connected to the second party, tap →
Join.
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4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more parties (if
necessary).
5. To end the multiparty call, press [ ].
Call an international number
1. In Idle mode, press and hold [0] to insert the
international call code.
2. Enter the complete number you want to dial
(country code, area code, and phone number),
and then press [ ], or tap or to dial.
Call a contact from the Contacts
You can call numbers directly from the Contacts
using stored contacts.
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1. In Idle mode, tap → Contacts → Search. You
can also tap in Idle mode.
2. Scroll to the number you want to dial and press
[ ], or tap or to dial.
Use advanced Contacts functions
Learn to create namecards, set speed dial numbers,
and create groups of contacts.
Create a namecard
1. In Idle mode, tap → Contacts → Business
card → Business card book.
2. Tap → Edit.
3. Enter your personal details and tap .
Set speed dial numbers
1. In Idle mode, tap → Contacts → Speed dial.
2. Scroll to a number you want to set (2-99) and tap
.
You can send your namecard by attaching it to
a message.
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3. Select a contact → a number to assign to the
number.
The contact is saved to the speed dial number.
Create a group of contacts
By creating groups of contacts, you can assign
ringtones and caller ID photos to each group. Start
by creating a group:
1. In Idle mode, tap → Contacts → Groups.
2. Tap .
3. Tap Group name.
4. Enter a group name and tap .
5. To set the caller ID image, tap the graphic ID field
→ an image category → an image.
6. To set a group ringtone, tap the ringtone ID field
→ a ringtone category → a ringtone.
7. Tap .
Use advanced music functions
Learn to prepare music files and store radio stations.
Copy music files to a memory card
1. Insert a memory card.
2. In Idle mode, tap → Exciting SAMSUNG →
Connect to PC.
3. Enter a password and tap .
4. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the
multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. When
connected, a pop-up window will appear on the
PC.
You can now call this contact from Idle mode
by pressing and holding the assigned speed
dial number.
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5. Select Open folder to view files in the pop-up
window on the PC.
6. Copy files from the PC to the memory card.
Customise your music player settings
Learn to adjust the playback and sound settings for
your music player.
1. In Idle mode, tap → Media Player → MP3 →
MP3 settings. You can also tap
→ MP3 files
in Idle mode.
2. Adjust the settings to customise your music
player.
Store radio stations automatically
1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s
multifunction jack.
2. In Idle mode, tap → Media Player → FM
radio.
3. Tap to start the radio.
4. Tap → Set stations.
5. Tap → Automatic tuning.
6. Tap to confirm.
The radio scans and saves available stations
automatically.
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using tools and
applications
Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools
and additional applications.
Use service provider services
Learn to use services provided by your service
provider. For details, contact your service provider.
In Idle mode, tap
→ Favorites → a service.
Service Function
Magic
Download and use various Brew
applications
Map
Use location services based on the GPS
technology to find gas station, restaurants,
and other locations
Info
Use additional services if you use a UTK
UIM card
Music
street
Access various audio services
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Use the Bluetooth wireless feature
Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other
wireless devices for exchanging data and using
hands-free features.
Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature
1. In Idle mode, tap → Exciting SAMSUNG →
Bluetooth → Bluetooth on/off → On → .
2. To allow other devices to locate your phone, tap
Visibility → On.
Find and pair with other Bluetooth-
enabled devices
1. In Idle mode, tap → Exciting SAMSUNG →
Bluetooth → Bluetooth connect → Search
new devices.
2. Scroll to a device and tap .
3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or
the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one,
and tap .
When the owner of the other device enters the
same code or accepts the connection, pairing is
complete.
Send data using the Bluetooth wireless
feature
1. In Idle mode, tap → Exciting SAMSUNG →
Bluetooth → Bluetooth connect → a device.
2. Select the files or items you want to send and
tap .
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Receive data using the Bluetooth
wireless feature
To retrieve from another device:
1. In Idle mode, tap → Exciting SAMSUNG →
Bluetooth → Bluetooth connect → a device →
Get files.
2. Select the files or items you want to get and tap
.
3. Select a memory location and tap → Get.
To allow another device to send files:
1. Tap to permit a connection when a device
attempts to access your phone.
2. Tap to confirm that you are willing to receive,
if necessary.
Activate and send an SOS message
When you have an emergency, you can send an
SOS message asking for help.
1. In Idle mode, Tap → Messages → SOS
message → SOS on/off → On → .
2. Tap
→ Search to open your contact list.
3. Select a contact and tap .
4. Tap → .
To send an SOS message, the keys must be
locked. Press the Volume key four times.
Once you send an SOS message, all phone
functions will be suspended until you press
[].
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Record and play voice memos
Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder.
Record a voice memo
1. In Idle mode, tap → Exciting SAMSUNG →
Voice functions → Voice memo → Record.
2. Speak your memo into the microphone.
3. When you are finished speaking, tap → Save.
4. Enter a name for the recorded voice memo and
tap .
Play a voice memo
1. In Idle mode, tap → Exciting SAMSUNG
Voice functions → Voice memo → Voice
memo folder.
2. Select a file.
3. Tap to start playback.
4. Control the playback using the following icons:
Edit images
Learn to edit images and apply various effects.
Apply effects to images
1. In Idle mode, tap → Camera → Photo Studio
→ Effects or Color/Texture.
2. Select an image.
3. Scroll left or right to an effect option.
4. When done with effects, tap .
5. Enter a new file name for the image and tap .
Icon Function
/
Pause or resume playback
Stop playback
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Adjust an image
1. In Idle mode, tap → Camera → Photo Studio
→ Adjustments.
2. Select an image.
3. Scroll to an adjustment option (sharpness,
brightness, saturation, or blur) and tap .
4. Scroll left or right to adjust the image as desired
and tap .
5. When you are finished with adjustment, tap .
6. Enter a new file name for the image and tap .
Transform an image
1. In Idle mode, tap → Camera → Photo Studio
→ Resize or Rotate/Flip.
2. Select an image.
3. To resize the image, tap and select a size.
To rotate or flip the image, scroll to a transforming
option and tap .
4. When you are finished with transforming options,
tap .
5. Enter a new file name for the image and tap .
Insert a visual feature
1. In Idle mode, tap → Camera → Photo Studio
→ Decoration.
2. Select an image.
3. Scroll left or right to a visual feature (frame, clip
art, sticker, or text) and tap .
To insert a sticker to the image, first create
stickers.
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Create a photo sticker
4. Select a visual feature to add.
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5. Move the added image and tap (if
necessary).
6. When you are finished adding visual features, tap
.
7. Enter a new file name for the image and tap .
Create a photo sticker
1. In Idle mode, tap → Camera → Photo Studio
→ Create photo sticker.
2. Select an image.
3. Scroll to a sticker shape and tap .
4. Select a size and tap .
5. Move the sticker over the area you want to crop
and tap .
Merge images
1. In Idle mode, tap → Camera → Photo Studio
→ Combine.
2. Select Main Image and select an image.
The photo appears in the foreground image box.
3. Scroll down, and select BG Image.
4. Select an image.
The photo appears in the background image
box.
5. Tap .
An outline of the foreground photo is stamped
onto the background photo.
6. Scroll left or right to a synthesis option and tap
.
7. Enter a new file name for the image and tap .
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Create a text stamp
1. In Idle mode, tap → Camera → Photo Studio
→ Composite.
2. Select BG Image and select an image.
The photo appears in the background image
box.
3. Scroll down, and select Text.
4. Select an image of your text.
5. Tap .
An outline of the text is stamped onto the
background photo.
6. Tap .
7. Enter a new file name for the image and tap .
Capture an image from a video
1. In Idle mode, tap → Camera → Photo Studio
→ Capture movie screen.
2. Select a video.
3. Tap to capture an image at the moment you
want.
4. Tap .
5. Enter a new file name for the image and tap .
Play games
1. In Idle mode, tap → Exciting SAMSUNG →
Game.
2. Select a game from the list and follow the on-
screen instructions.
Available games may vary, depending on your
service provider or region. Game controls and
options may vary.
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Create and view world clocks
Learn to view the time in another city and set world
clocks to appear on your display.
Create a world clock
1. In Idle mode, tap → Organizer → World
clock.
2. Scroll to a clock and tap → Save.
Add a world clock to your display
In Dual Clock Display mode, you can view clocks
with two different time zones on your display.
After you have created a world clock,
1. In Idle mode, tap → Display → Wallpaper →
Stand-by → Clock.
2. Scroll to Dual clock.
3. Tap .
Set and use alarms
Learn to set and control alarms for important events.
Set a new alarm
1. In Idle mode, tap → Organizer → Wake-up
call/Alarms.
2. Tap Wake-up call or .
3. Set alarm details.
4. Tap .
To set daylight saving time, tap
→ DST On
.
The auto power-up feature sets the phone to
automatically turn on and sound the alarm at
the designated time if the phone is turned off.
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using tools and applications
Stop an alarm
When the alarm sounds,
• Tap to stop an alarm without snooze.
• Scroll to End and tap to stop an alarm with
snooze, or tap to silence the alarm for the
snooze period.
Deactivate an alarm
1. In Idle mode, tap → Organizer → Wake-up
call/Alarms.
2. Select the alarm you want to deactivate.
3. Scroll left or right to None.
4. Tap .
Use the calculator
1. In Idle mode, tap → Organizer → Calculator.
2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator
display to perform basic mathematical
operations.
Convert currencies or
measurements
1. In Idle mode, tap → Organizer → Unit
converter → a conversion type.
2. Enter the currencies or measurements and units
in the appropriate fields.
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Use the stopwatch
1. In Idle mode, tap → Organizer →
Stopwatch.
2. Tap or to begin and record lap times.
3. When you are finished, tap .
4. Tap
to clear recorded times.
Create and view sketches
Learn to create and view sketches with your stylus.
Create a sketch
1. In Idle mode, tap → Organizer → Memo →
Sketch memo.
2. Tap
→ Create.
3. Make a sketch using the following icons:
4. When you have finished, tap
.
View a sketch memo
1. In Idle mode, tap → Organizer → Memo →
Sketch memo.
2. Tap a sketch and .
Icon Function
Open a new sketch
, /
Select a pen or brush; Erase the
sketch
Cancel the last action
Select thickness for the pen lines
Select a line colour
Make a sketch from a photo
View the saved sketches
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3. Use the following icons:
Create a text memo
1. In Idle mode, tap → Organizer → Memo →
Memo pad.
2. Tap .
3. Enter your memo text and tap
.
Manage your calendar
Learn to change the calendar view and create
events.
Change the calendar view
1. In Idle mode, tap → Scheduler → Calendar.
2. Tap → Weekly schedule or Monthly
schedule.
Create an event
1. In Idle mode, tap → Scheduler → Calendar.
2. Tap → an event type.
3. Enter the details of the event as required.
4. Tap .
Icon Function
Edit the sketch
Open a new sketch
Delete the sketch
Set an alarm with the sketch
Set the sketch in Idle mode
Set the sketch as a wallpaper
Show the thumbnail image list
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Create a new task
1. In Idle mode, tap → Scheduler → Task list.
2. Tap to create a new task.
3. Enter the details of the task.
4. Tap .
Create a timetable
Learn to create timetables for business meetings or
classes.
Create your timetable for business
meeting
1. In Idle mode, tap → Scheduler → Timetable.
2. Tap the cells on the timetable to set the meeting
at that time.
3. Tap → New Meeting.
4. Enter the details of the meeting and tap
.
5. Tap
.
Create your timetable for school class
1. In Idle mode, tap → Scheduler → Timetable.
2. Tap → School Timetable.
3. Tap the cells on the timetable to set the class at
that time.
4. Tap → New Class.
5. Enter the details of the meeting and tap
.
6. Tap
.
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Look up words in a dictionary
Learn to look up English or Chinese words in your
dictionary.
Look up English words
1. In Idle mode, tap → Organizer → Dictionary
→ Search word.
2. Enter the first few letters of an English word.
3. Tap a word from the result list.
Look up Chinese words
1. In Idle mode, tap → Organizer → Dictionary
→ Search word.
2. Tap → Chinese Dictionary.
3. Enter a Chinese word.
4. Tap a word from the word list.
View document files
1. In Idle mode, tap → Exciting SAMSUNG →
File viewer.
2. Enter a password and tap .
3. Select a memory location (if necessary).
4. Select a file.
5. View the file using the following icons:
Icon Function
Zoom in or out
Hide the icon tool bar
Return to the previous page; Move to
the first page (tap and hold)
Fit the document to the screen width
or height
Move to the next page; Move to the
last page (tap and hold)
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Access a menu by drawing a pattern
Learn to access a specific menu by drawing a
pattern on the touch screen.
Draw a pattern
1. In Idle mode, tap → Exciting SAMSUNG →
Sweeping command.
2. Draw a pattern.
To view the pattern list, tap .
Create a new pattern
1. In Idle mode, tap → Exciting SAMSUNG →
Sweeping command.
2. Tap → .
3. Enter the details of the command.
4. Tap .
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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:
Emergency
call only.
Please
insert SIM
or UIM card
to access
network
services
Ensure that the card is installed correctly.
Enter PIN
When using the phone for the first time or
when the PIN requirement is enabled, you
must enter the PIN supplied with the card.
Unblock
code
Your card is blocked, usually as a result of
entering your PIN incorrectly several
times. You must enter the PUK supplied
by your service provider.
Message Try this to solve the problem:
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Your phone displays “No service” or “Network
error.”
• When you are in areas with weak signals or poor
reception, you may lose reception. Move to
another area and try again.
• You cannot access some options without a
subscription. Contact your service provider for
more details.
You enter a number, but the call is not dialled.
• Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key: [ ].
• Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular
network.
• Ensure that you have not set call barring for the
phone number.
Another caller cannot reach you.
• Ensure that your phone is turned on.
• Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular
network.
• Ensure that you have not set call barring for the
phone number.
Another caller cannot hear you speaking.
• Ensure that you are not covering the built-in
microphone.
• Ensure that the microphone is close to your
mouth.
• If using a headset, ensure that it is properly
connected.
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The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes.
Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to
continue using the phone.
The audio quality of the call is poor.
• Ensure that you are not blocking the phone’s
internal antenna.
• When you are in areas with weak signals or poor
reception, you may lose reception. Move to
another area and try again.
You select a contact to call, but the call is not
dialled.
• Ensure that the correct number is stored in the
contact list.
• Re-enter and save the number, if necessary.
The battery does not charge properly or
sometimes the phone turns itself off.
• The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both
gold-coloured contacts with a clean, soft cloth
and try charging the battery again.
• 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.
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Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF)
Signals
Certification Information (SAR)
Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and
receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to
exceed the exposure limits for radio frequency
(RF) energy set by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) of the U.S. government.
These FCC exposure limits are derived from the
recommendations of two expert organizations,
the National Counsel on Radiation Protection and
Measurement (NCRP) and the Institute of
Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). In
both cases, the recommendations were
developed by scientific and engineering experts
drawn from industry, government, and academia
after extensive reviews of the scientific literature
related to the biological effects of RF energy.
The exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless
mobile phones employs a unit of measurement
known as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR).
The SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption
of RF energy by the human body expressed in
units of watts per kilogram (W/kg). The FCC
requires wireless phones to comply with a safety
limit of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The
FCC exposure limit 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.
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When approval test is done, no Samsung
supplied accessories are avialable but maybe
available later after approval.
Before a new model phone is available for sale to
the public, it must be tested and certified to the
FCC that it does not exceed the exposure limit
established by the FCC. Tests for each model
phone are performed in positions and locations
(e.g. at the ear and worn on the body) as
required by the FCC.
The highest SAR values for this model phone as
reported to the FCC are:
• Head: 0.733W/Kg.
• Bodyworn: 1.13W/Kg.
For body worn operation, this model phone has
been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure
guidelines whenused with a Samsung accessory
designated for this product or when used with an
accessory that contains no metal and that
positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from
the body.
Non-compliance with the above restrictions may
result in violation of FCC RF exposure guidelines.
SAR information on this and other model phones
can be viewed on-line at www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid.
This site uses the phone FCC ID number,
A3LSCHW299. 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:
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What kinds of phones are the subject
of this update?
The term wireless phone refers here to hand-
held wireless phones with built-in antennas,
often called “cell,” “mobile,” or “PCS” phones.
These types of wireless phones can expose the
user to measurable radio frequency energy (RF)
because of the short distance between the
phone and the user's head. These RF exposures
are limited by Federal Communications
Commission safety guidelines that were
developed with the advice of FDA and other
federal health and safety agencies. When the
phone is located at greater distances from the
user, the exposure to RF is drastically lower
because a person's RF exposure decreases
rapidly with increasing distance from the source.
The so-called “cordless phones,” which have a
base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a
house, typically operate at far lower power
levels, and thus produce RF exposures well
within the FCC's compliance limits.
Do wireless phones pose a health
hazard?
The available scientific evidence does not show
that any health problems are associated with
using wireless phones. There is no proof,
however, that wireless phones are absolutely
safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of radio
frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range
while being used. They also emit very low levels
of RF when in the stand-by mode. Whereas high
levels of RF can produce health effects (by
heating tissue), exposure to low level RF that
does not produce heating effects causes no
known adverse health effects. Many studies of
low level RF exposures have not found any
biological effects. Some studies have suggested
that some biological effects may occur, but such
findings have not been confirmed by additional
research. In some cases, other researchers have
had difficulty in reproducing those studies, or in
determining the reasons for inconsistent results.
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What is FDA's role concerning the
safety of wireless phones?
Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of
radiation-emitting consumer products such as
wireless phones before they can be sold, as it
does with new drugs or medical devices.
However, the agency has authority to take action
if wireless phones are shown to emit radio
frequency energy (RF) at a level that is
hazardous to the user. In such a case, FDA could
require the manufacturers of wireless phones to
notify users of the health hazard and to repair,
replace or recall the phones so that the hazard
no longer exists.
Although the existing scientific data do not
justify FDA regulatory actions, FDA has urged
the wireless phone industry to take a number of
steps, including the following:
• “Support needed research into possible
biological effects of RF of the type emitted by
wireless phones;
• “Design wireless phones in a way that
minimizes any RF exposure to the user that
is not necessary for device function; and
• “Cooperate in providing users of wireless
phones with the best possible information on
possible effects of wireless phone use on
human health.
FDA belongs to an interagency working group of
the federal agencies that have responsibility for
different aspects of RF safety to ensure
coordinated efforts at the federal level. The
following agencies belong to this working group:
• “National Institute for Occupational Safety
and Health
• “Environmental Protection Agency
• “Federal Communications Commission
• “Occupational Safety and Health
Administration
• “National Telecommunications and
Information Administration
The National Institutes of Health participates in
some interagency working group activities, as
well.
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FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for
wireless phones with the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC). All phones
that are sold in the United States must comply
with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF
exposure. FCC relies on FDA and other health
agencies for safety questions about wireless
phones.
FCC also regulates the base stations that the
wireless phone networks rely upon. While these
base stations operate at higher power than do
the wireless phones themselves, the RF
exposures that people get from these base
stations are typically thousands of times lower
than those they can get from wireless phones.
Base stations are thus not the primary subject of
the safety questions discussed in this document.
What are the results of the research
done already?
The research done thus far has produced
conflicting results, and many studies have
suffered from flaws in their research methods.
Animal experiments investigating the effects of
radio frequency energy (RF) exposures
characteristic of wireless phones have yielded
conflicting results that often cannot be repeated
in other laboratories. 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
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brain cancer, glioma, meningioma, or acoustic
neuroma, tumors of the brain or salivary gland,
leukemia, or other cancers. None of the studies
demonstrated the existence of any harmful
health effects from wireless phones RF
exposures. However, none of the studies can
answer questions about long-term exposures,
since the average period of phone use in these
studies was around three years.
What research is needed to decide
whether RF exposure from wireless
phones poses a health risk?
A combination of laboratory studies and
epidemiological studies of people actually using
wireless phones would provide some of the data
that are needed. Lifetime animal exposure
studies could be completed in a few years.
However, very large numbers of animals would
be needed to provide reliable proof of a cancer
promoting effect if one exists. Epidemiological
studies can provide data that is directly
applicable to human populations, but ten or
more years' follow-up may be needed to provide
answers about some health effects, such as
cancer. This is because the interval between the
time of exposure to a cancer-causing agent and
the time tumors develop - if they do - may be
many, many years. The interpretation of
epidemiological studies is hampered by
difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure
during day-to-day use of wireless phones. Many
factors affect this measurement, such as the
angle at which the phone is held, or which model
of phone is used.
What is FDA doing to find out more
about the possible health effects of
wireless phone RF?
FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology
Program and with groups of investigators around
the world to ensure that high priority animal
studies are conducted to address important
questions about the effects of exposure to radio
frequency energy (RF).
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FDA has been a leading participant in the World
Health Organization international
Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its
inception in 1996. An influential result of this
work has been the development of a detailed
agenda of research needs that has driven the
establishment of new research programs around
the world. The Project has also helped develop a
series of public information documents on EMF
issues.
FDA and Cellular Telecommunications & Internet
Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative
Research and Development Agreement (CRADA)
to do research on wireless phone safety. FDA
provides the scientific oversight, obtaining input
from experts in government, industry, and
academic organizations. CTIA-funded research is
conducted through contracts to independent
investigators. The initial research will include
both laboratory studies and studies of wireless
phone users. The CRADA will also include a
broad assessment of additional research needs
in the context of the latest research
developments around the world.
What steps can I take to reduce my
exposure to radio frequency energy
from my wireless phone?
If there is a risk from these products - and at
this point we do not know that there is - it is
probably very small. But if you are concerned
about avoiding even potential risks, you can take
a few simple steps to minimize your exposure to
radio frequency energy (RF). Since time is a key
factor in how much exposure a person receives,
reducing the amount of time spent using a
wireless phone will reduce RF exposure.
• “If you must conduct extended
conversations by wireless phone every day,
you could place more distance between your
body and the source of the RF, since the
exposure level drops off dramatically with
distance. For example, you could use a
headset and carry the wireless phone away
from your body or use a wireless phone
connected to a remote antenna.
Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate
that wireless phones are harmful. But if you are
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concerned about the RF exposure from these
products, you can use measures like those
described above to reduce your RF exposure
from wireless phone use.
What about children using wireless
phones?
The scientific evidence does not show a danger
to users of wireless phones, including children
and teenagers. If you want to take steps to
lower exposure to radio frequency energy (RF),
the measures described above would apply to
children and teenagers using wireless phones.
Reducing the time of wireless phone use and
increasing the distance between the user and
the RF source will reduce RF exposure.
Some groups sponsored by other national
governments have advised that children be
discouraged from using wireless phones at all.
For example, the government in the United
Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a
recommendation in December 2000. They noted
that no evidence exists that using a wireless
phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects.
Their recommendation to limit wireless phone
use by children was strictly precautionary; it was
not based on scientific evidence that any health
hazard exists.
Do hands-free kits for wireless phones
reduce risks from exposure to RF
emissions?
Since there are no known risks from exposure to
RF emissions from wireless phones, there is no
reason to believe that hands-free kits reduce
risks. Hands-free kits can be used with wireless
phones for convenience and comfort. These
systems reduce the absorption of RF energy in
the head because the phone, which is the source
of the RF emissions, will not be placed against
the head. On the other hand, if the phone is
mounted against the waist or other part of the
body during use, then that part of the body will
absorb more RF energy. Wireless phones
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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.
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
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cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe
from wireless phone EMI. FDA has tested
wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary
standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical
and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard
specifies test methods and performance
requirements for hearing aids and wireless
phones so that no interference occurs when a
person uses a compatible phone and a
compatible hearing aid at the same time. This
standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000.
FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless
phones for possible interactions with other
medical devices. Should harmful interference be
found to occur, FDA will conduct testing to
assess the interference and work to resolve the
problem.
Additional information on the safety of RF
exposures from various sources can be obtained
from the following organizations:
• FCC RF Safety Program:
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
http://www.epa.gov/radiation/
• Occupational Safety and Health
Administration's (OSHA):
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/
radiofrequencyradiation/index.html
• National institute for Occupational Safety
and Health (NIOSH):
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/emfpg.html
• World health Organization (WHO):
http://www.who.int/peh-emf/
• International Commission on Non-Ionizing
Radiation Protection:
http://www.icnirp.de
• National Radiation Protection Board (UK):
http://www.nrpb.org.uk
• Updated 4/3/2002: US food and Drug
Administration
http://www.fda.gov/cellphones
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Road Safety
Your wireless phone gives you the powerful
ability to communicate by voice, almost
anywhere, anytime. But an important
responsibility accompanies the benefits of
wireless phones, one that every user must
uphold.
When driving a car, driving is your first
responsibility. When using your wireless phone
behind the wheel of a car, practice good common
sense and remember the following tips:
1. Get to know your wireless phone and its
features, such as speed dial and redial. If
available, these features help you to place
your call without taking your attention off
the road.
2. When available, use a hands-free device. If
possible, add an additional layer of
convenience and safety to your wireless
phone with one of the many hands free
accessories available today.
3. Position your wireless phone within easy
reach. Be able to access your wireless phone
without removing your eyes from the road. If
you get an incoming call at an inconvenient
time, let your voice mail answer it for you.
4. Let the person you are speaking with know
you are driving; if necessary, suspend the
call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather
conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice and even
heavy traffic can be hazardous.
5. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers
while driving. Jotting down a “to do” list or
flipping through your address book takes
attention away from your primary
responsibility, driving safely.
6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if
possible, place calls when you are not
moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to
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plan calls when your car will be stationary. If
you need to make a call while moving, dial
only a few numbers, check the road and your
mirrors, then continue.
7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional
conversations that may be distracting. Make
people you are talking with aware you are
driving and suspend conversations that have
the potential to divert your attention from
the road.
8. Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial
9-1-1 or other local emergency number in
the case of fire, traffic accident or medical
emergencies. Remember, it is a free call on
your wireless phone!
9. Use your wireless phone to help others in
emergencies. If you see an auto accident,
crime in progress or other serious
emergency where lives are in danger, call 9-
1-1 or other local emergency number, as you
would want others to do for you.
10. Call roadside assistance or a special non-
emergency wireless assistance number when
necessary. If you see a broken-down vehicle
posing no serious hazard, a broken traffic
signal, a minor traffic accident where no one
appears injured, or a vehicle you know to be
stolen, call roadside assistance or other
special non-emergency number.
“The wireless industry reminds you to
use your phone safely when driving.”
For more information, please call 1-888-901-
SAFE, or visit our web-site www.wow-com.com
Provided by the Cellular Telecommunications &
Internet Association
Operating Environment
Remember to follow any special regulations in
force in any area and always switch your phone
off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it
may cause interference or danger. When
connecting the phone or any accessory to
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another device, read its user's guide for detailed
safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible
products.
As with other mobile radio transmitting
equipment, users are advised that for the
satisfactory operation of the equipment and for
the safety of personnel, it is recommended that
the equipment should only be used in the normal
operating position (held to your ear with the
antenna pointing over your shoulder).
Using Your Phone Near Other
Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded
from radio frequency (RF) signals. However,
certain electronic equipment may not be
shielded against the RF signals from your
wireless phone. Consult the manufacturer to
discuss alternatives.
Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a
minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be
maintained between a wireless phone and a
pacemaker to avoid potential interference with
the pacemaker.
These recommendations are consistent with the
independent research and recommendations of
Wireless Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
• should always keep the phone more than 15
cm
(6 inches) from their pacemaker when the
phone is switched on.
• should not carry the phone in a breast
pocket.
• 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
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interference, you may wish to consult your
hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical devices,
consult the manufacturer of your device to
determine if it is adequately shielded from
external RF energy. Your physician may be able
to assist you in obtaining this information.
Switch your phone off in health care facilities
when any regulations posted in these areas
instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care
facilities may be using equipment that could be
sensitive to external RF energy.
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or
inadequately shielded electronic systems in
motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or
its representative regarding your vehicle. You
should also consult the manufacturer of any
equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
Posted Facilities
Switch your phone off in any facility where
posted notices require you to do so.
Potentially Explosive Environments
Switch your phone off when in any area with a
potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all
signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas
could cause an explosion or fire resulting in
bodily injury or even death.
Users are advised to switch the phone off while
at a refueling point (service station). Users are
reminded of the need to observe restrictions on
the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel
storage and distribution areas), chemical plants
or where blasting operations are in progress.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere
are often but not always clearly marked. They
include below deck on boats, chemical transfer
or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied
petroleum gas (such as propane or butane),
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areas where the air contains chemicals or
particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders,
and any other area where you would normally be
advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
Emergency Calls
This phone, like any wireless phone, operates
using radio signals, wireless and landline
networks as well as user programmed functions,
which cannot guarantee connection in all
conditions. Therefore, you should never rely
solely on any wireless phone for essential
communications (medical emergencies, for
example).
Remember, to make or receive any calls the
phone must be switched on and in a service area
with adequate signal strength. Emergency calls
may not be possible on all wireless phone
networks or when certain network services and/
or phone features are in use. Check with local
service providers.
To make an emergency call:
1. If the phone is not on, switch it on.
2. Key in the emergency number for your
present location (for example, 911 or other
official emergency number). Emergency
numbers vary by location.
3. Press .
If certain features are in use (call barring, for
example), you may first need to deactivate
those features before you can make an
emergency call. Consult this document and your
local cellular service provider.
When making an emergency call, remember to
give all the necessary information as accurately
as possible. Remember that your phone may be
the only means of communication at the scene
of an accident; do not cut off the call until given
permission to do so.
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
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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,
if
not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
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The phone may cause TV or radio interference if
used in close proximity to receiving equipment.
The FCC can require you to stop using the phone
if such interference cannot be eliminated.
Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as
propane or butane) must comply with the
National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58). For
a copy of this standard, contact the National Fire
Protection Association, One Battery march Park,
Quincy, MA 02269, Attn: Publication Sales
Division.
Cautions
Changes or modifications made in the radio phone,
not expressly approved by Samsung, will void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Only use approved batteries, antennas and
chargers. The use of any unauthorized
accessories may be dangerous and void the
phone warranty if said accessories cause
damage or a defect to the phone.
Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a
complex piece of equipment and can be broken.
Avoid dropping, hitting, bending or sitting on it.
Other Important Safety
Information
• Only qualified personnel should service the
phone or install the phone in a vehicle.
Faulty installation or service may be
dangerous and may invalidate any warranty
applicable to the device.
• Check regularly that all wireless phone
equipment in your vehicle is mounted and
operating properly.
• Do not store or carry flammable liquids,
gases or explosive materials in the same
compartment as the phone, its parts or
accessories.
• For vehicles equipped with an air bag,
remember that an air bag inflates with great
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force. Do not place objects, including both
installed or portable wireless equipment in
the area over the air bag or in the air bag
deployment area. If wireless equipment is
improperly installed and the air bag inflates,
serious injury could result.
• Switch your phone off before boarding an
aircraft. The use of wireless phone in aircraft
is illegal and may be dangerous to the
aircraft's operation.
• Failure to observe these instructions may
lead to the suspension or denial of telephone
services to the offender, or legal action, or
both.
Product Performance
Getting the Most Out of Your Signal
Reception
The quality of each call you make or receive
depends on the signal strength in your area.
Your phone informs you of the current signal
strength by displaying a number of bars next to
the signal strength icon. The more bars
displayed, the stronger the signal.
If you're inside a building, being near a window
may give you better reception.
Understanding the Power Save Feature
If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15
minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is
automatically activated. If your phone is active,
it periodically rechecks service availability or you
can check it yourself by pressing any key.
Anytime the Power Save feature is activated, a
message displays on the screen. When a signal
is found, your phone returns to standby mode.
Understanding How Your Phone
Operates
Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and
receiver. When it's turned on, it receives and
transmits radio frequency (RF) signals. When
you use your phone, the system handling your
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call controls the power level. This power can
range from 0.006 watts to 0.2 watts in digital
mode.
Maintaining Your Phone's Peak
Performance
For the best care of your phone, only authorized
personnel should service your phone and
accessories. Faulty service may void the
warranty.
There are several simple guidelines to operating
your phone properly and maintaining safe,
satisfactory service.
• Hold the phone with the antenna raised,
fully-extended and over your shoulder.
• Try not to hold, bend or twist the phone's
antenna.
• Don't use the phone if the antenna is
damaged.
• Speak directly into the phone's receiver.
• Avoid exposing your phone and accessories
to rain or liquid spills. If your phone does get
wet, immediately turn the power off and
remove the battery. If it is inoperable, call
Customer Care for service.
Availability of Various Features/
Ring Tones
Many services and features are network
dependent and may require additional
subscription and/or usage charges. Not all
features are available for purchase or use in all
areas. Downloadable Ring Tones may be
available at an additional cost. Other conditions
and restrictions may apply. See your service
provider for additional information.
Battery Standby and Talk Time
Standby and talk times will vary depending on
phone usage patterns and conditions. Battery
power consumption depends on factors such as
network configuration, signal strength, operating
temperature, features selected, frequency of
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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
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temporarily not work, even when the battery
is fully charged. Li-ion batteries are
particularly affected by temperatures below
0 °C (32 °F).
• Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental
short- circuiting can occur when a metallic
object (coin, clip or pen) causes a direct
connection between the + and - terminals of
the battery (metal strips on the battery), for
example when you carry a spare battery in a
pocket or bag. Short-circuiting the terminals
may damage the battery or the object
causing the short-circuiting.
• Dispose of used batteries in accordance with
local regulations. In some areas, the
disposal of batteries in household or
business trash may be prohibited. For safe
disposal options for Li-Ion batteries, contact
your nearest Samsung authorized service
center. Always recycle. Do not dispose of
batteries in a fire.
Care and Maintenance
Your phone is a product of superior design and
craftsmanship and should be treated with care.
The suggestions below will help you fulfill any
warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this
product for many years.
• Keep the phone and all its parts and
accessories out of the reach of small
children.
• Keep the phone dry. Precipitation, humidity
and liquids contain minerals that will corrode
electronic circuits.
• 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
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electronic devices, damage batteries, and
warp or melt certain plastics.
• Do not store the phone in cold areas. When
the phone warms up to its normal operating
temperature, moisture can form inside the
phone, which may damage the phone's
electronic circuit boards.
• Do not drop, knock or shake the phone.
Rough handling can break internal circuit
boards.
• Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning
solvents or strong detergents to clean the
phone. Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly
dampened in a mild soap-and-water
solution.
• Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the
device's moving parts and prevent proper
operation.
• Do not put the phone in or on heating
devices, such as a microwave oven, a stove
or a radiator. The phone may explode when
overheated.
• When the phone or battery gets wet, the
label indicating water damage inside the
phone changes color. In this case, phone
repairs are no longer guaranteed by the
manufacturer's warranty, even if the
warranty for your phone has not expired.
• If your phone has a flash or light, do not use
it too close to the eyes of people or animals.
This may cause damage to their eyes.
• Use only the supplied or an approved
replacement antenna. Unauthorized
antennas or modified accessories may
damage the phone and violate regulations
governing radio devices.
• If the phone, battery, charger or any
accessory is not working properly, take it to
your nearest qualified service facility. The
personnel there will assist you, and if
necessary, arrange for service.