Samsung Electronics Co SCHW569 Dual-Band CDMA Phone with Bluetooth User Manual
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Dual-Band CDMA Phone with Bluetooth Users Manual
Users Manual
*
Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country,
some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly.
* Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear
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World Wide Web
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Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-xxxxxA
English. 04/2006. Rev 1.0
SCH-W569
User’s Guide
Draft
2006. 04. 18
Important
safety
precautions
Failure to comply with the following
precautions may be dangerous or illegal.
Drive safely at all times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the
vehicle first.
Switch off the phone when refuelling
Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service
station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Switch off in an aircraft
Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them
in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.
Switch off the phone near all medical
equipment
Hospitals or health care facilities may be using
equipment that could be sensitive to external radio
frequency energy. Follow any regulations or rules in
force.
Important safety precautions
1
Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to interference,
which could affect their performance.
Be aware of special regulations
Meet any special regulations in force in any area and
always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden
to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.
Water resistance
Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
Sensible use
Use only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid
unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone
is switched on.
Emergency calls
Key in the emergency number for your present
location, then press
[]
.
Keep your phone away from small children
Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories,
out of the reach of small children.
Accessories and batteries
Use only Samsung-approved accessories and
batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could
damage your phone and may be dangerous.
Use of authorised software
Use only Samsung-authoriesed software. The use of
any unauthoriesed software could damage your
phone.
Qualified service
Only qualified service personnel may repair your
phone.
For more detailed safety information, see "Health and
safety information" on page 48.
• The phone could explode if the battery is replaced
with an incorrect type.
• Dispose of the used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
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About this Guide
This User’s Guide provides you with condensed
information about how to use your phone. To quickly
learn the basics for your phone, please refer to
“Getting started” and “Step outside the phone”
In this guide, the following instruction icons appear:
Indicates that you need to pay careful
attention to the subsequent information
regarding safety or phone features.
Indicates that you can get more information on
the referenced page.
→
Indicates that you need to press the
Navigation keys to scroll to the specified option
and then select it.
[ ] Indicates a key on the phone. For example,
[]
< > Indicates a soft key, whose function is
displayed on the phone screen. For example,
<
Menu
>
• Camera and camcorder
Use the camera module on your
phone to take a photo or record a
video.
Special
features of your phone
•Media player
Play media files using your phone.
• Messenger
Have a conversation with other
people by sending and receiving
instant messages.
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Special features of your phone
• Melody composer
Make your own melodies for your
phone.
• Get personal with photo caller
ID
See who’s calling you by her or his
very own photo.
• Name card
Create name cards with your
number and profile. Whenever
introducing yourself to others, use
this convenient name card.
•E-mail
Send and receive e-mails with images, sounds,
name cards, and applications.
•Bluetooth
Connect to a headset or hands-free
kit using wireless Bluetooth
technology.
•Organiser
Keep track of your daily, weekly,
and monthly schedule.
• Voice recognition
Just say a contact’s name to dial
her/his phone number.
•Dictionary
Search for words using your phone.
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Contents
Unpack 6
Make sure you have each item
Your phone 6
Buttons, features, and locations
Get started 7
First steps to operating your phone
Install and charge the phone ..................................... 7
Power on or off........................................................ 8
Keys and displays .................................................... 8
Access menu functions ............................................ 11
Customise your phone............................................. 12
Switch networks ..................................................... 14
Make/Answer calls .................................................. 14
Step outside the phone 14
Begin with your camera, music, web, and other special
features
Use the camera ...................................................... 14
Play MP3 ............................................................... 15
Use melody composer ............................................. 16
Browse on WAP ...................................................... 17
Use Contacts.......................................................... 17
Send/View messages .............................................. 19
Chat on Messenger ................................................. 20
Use Bluetooth wireless ............................................ 21
Use My Menu ......................................................... 21
Enter text 22
Pinyin, Stroke, ABC, T9 Word, 123, and Symbol mode
Call functions 27
Advanced calling features
Menu functions 30
All menu options listed
Solve problems 101
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information 102
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Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press <
Menu
> from the idle screen.
1 Call history
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1 Missed
2 Incoming
3 Ougtoing
4 Air time
5 GSM call costs
6 Area code
7 Call reject
8 Int’l call prefix
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2 Contacts
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1 Find
2 Add
3 Group settings
4 Speed dial
5 Name card
6 My phone #
7 Memory info
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3 Multimedia
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1 Take photo
2 My album
3 Photo studio
4 Settings
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4 Display
p.37
1 Screen saver
2 Functional screen
3 Power on/off
4 Dialing font
5 Time setting
6 Backlight
7 Lighting
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5 Messages
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1 New message
2 Inbox
3 Outbox
4 Drafts
5 Msg. setup
6 Msg. wallpaper
7 Memory info
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6 Sounds
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1 Ringer
2 Ringer vol./type
3 Key tone
4 Alert
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7 Entertainment
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1 Games
2 MP3
3 Melody composer
4 Karaoke
5 Fun box
6 Samsung messenger
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8 Utilities
p.41
1 Today
2 Calendar
3 Task list
4 Alarm
5 User memory
6 Voice tools
7 Memo pad
8 Calculator
9 Countdown
0 World time
* Stopwatch
# Dictionary
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9 Settings
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1 CDMA net services
2 GSM net services
3 Security
4 Network selection
5 Answer mode
6 Entry method
7
语言 /
Language
8 Domains preset
9 Contents status
0 Bluetooth
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Press <
Menu
>
→
<
Favorites
>
in Idle mode
.
uni
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1 Mail
2 Magic
3 Map
4 Info
5 Channel
6 My Document
7 Music street
8 Bookmarks
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Your phone
Buttons, features, and locations
Unpack
Make sure you have each item
Phone Batteries
Travel Charger User’s Guide
• The items supplied with your phone
and accessories available at your
Samsung dealer may vary, depending
on your country or service provider.
• Use the purchased accessories with
only Samsung-authorised devices.
• The use of these accessories with
other devices could cause problems
and any repair costs would not be
covered by the warranty.
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Get started
First steps to operating your phone
UIM card information
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive
a plug-in UIM (User Identification Module) card loaded
with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and
available optional services.
Install and charge the phone
Remove the battery
cover.
If the
phone is already
on, first turn it off by
holding [ ].
Insert the UIM card.
Make sure that the
gold-coloured contacts
on the card face down
into the phone.
Install the battery. Replace the battery
cover.
Plug the travel charger into the phone.
Plug the charger into a standard AC wall outlet.
The LED on the charger indicates the charging
progress.
Red: the battery is being charged.
Green: the battery is completely charged.
Orange: the battery is not correctly plugged in or
is operating at a too high or too low.
When the phone is completely charged (green
charger LED), unplug the charger from the power
outlet.
Remove the charger from the phone.
8
Get started
Low battery indicator
When the battery is low:
• a warning tone sounds,
• the battery low message displays, and
• the empty battery icon blinks.
If the battery level becomes too low, the phone
automatically turns off. Recharge your battery.
Power on or off
Keys and displays
Keys
Power on
Do not turn on the
phone when
mobile phone use
is prohibited.
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ] to turn on
the phone.
3. If necessary, enter the PIN and
press <
Done
>.
Power off
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ].
Soft keys
Perform the function indicated on the
bottom line of the display.
Navigation
keys
In Idle mode, access the following menus
directly.
•Up:
MP3
•Down:
Magic
•Left:
Mail
;
Messages
when pressed
and held.
•Right:
Calendar
In Menu mode, scroll through the menu
options.
Uni key
In Idle mode, launch the web browser.
In Menu mode, work as a soft key.
Send key
Send or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve the recent
numbers dialled, missed, or received.
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Get started
C (Clear)
key
Delete characters from the display.
In Menu mode, return to the previous
menu level.
End key
End a call.
Press and hold to switch the phone on
and off.
In Menu mode, cancel input and return
the phone to Idle mode.
Numeric
keys
Enter numbers, letters, and some special
characters.
In Idle mode, press and hold [
0
] to enter
an international call service number.
Special key
Enter special characters.
In Idle mode, press and hold [
]
to
activate or deactivate Silent mode. Press
and hold [ ] to start voice dialling.
Volume key
Adjust the volume.
In Idle mode, with the phone open,
adjust the keypad tone volume. With the
phone closed, press [ ] to turn on the
external display and press [ ] to turn on
or off the flashlight.
In Menu mode, scroll through menu
options.
Camera
key
In Idle mode, access the
Multimedia
menu or turn on the camera when
pressed and held.
In Camera mode, take a photo or start
recording a video.
During a call, record your conversation
when pressed and held.
Network
key Switch the network between GSM and
CDMA.
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Get started
Display
Layout
The display has three areas.
Icons
Received signal strength
Roaming
Call in progress
Out of your service area; you
cannot send or receive calls
Restriction on
Lock mode
Text and graphics
displays messages,
instructions, and
information you enter.
Soft key function
indicators
show the current functions
assigned to the two soft
keys.
Icons
displays various icon.
Menu Find
Icons
(continued)
New e-mail in server
New e-mail in Inbox
Urgent SMS message
New SMS message
New voice mail
New Web alert
Alarm set
Ringer type setting
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•: Ringer only
•: Silent
• : 1 Beep
•: Vibration
•: Vib. & ringer
• : Vib. then ringer
• : Ringer then vib.
Silent mode
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Answering machine feature active
Battery power level
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Get started
Access menu functions
Use the soft
keys
The roles of the soft keys vary
depending on the function you
select. The bottom line of the
display indicates their current role.
Press the left soft
key to access
Menu mode.
Press the right soft
key to access
Find
.
Select an
option
1. Press the appropriate soft key.
2. Press the Navigation keys to
move to the next or previous
option.
3. Press <
Select
>, <
OK
>, or
<
Save
> to confirm the
function displayed or option
highlighted.
4. To exit, choose either of the
following methods:
•Press [
C
] to move up one
level.
• Press [ ] to return to Idle
mode.
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Get started
Customise your phone
Use shortcuts
Press the number key
corresponding to the option you
want.
Use My Menu
You can set up a menu of your own
using your favourite menu items,
which can then be accessed by
specific number keys. Once you
have set up your favourites, you
can easily and quickly access
them.
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1. In Idle mode, press <
Menu
>
and select
Settings
→
语言 /
Language
.
2. Select a language.
Display
language
1. In Idle mode, press <
Menu
>
and select
Sounds
→
Ringer
.
2. Press [Down] and press [Left]
or [Right] to scroll to a ringer
category.
3. Press [Up] or [Down] to scroll
to a ringer melody.
4. Press <
Play
> to listen to a
melody.
5. When you find the melody you
want, press <
Save
>.
You can set a wallpaper for the idle
screen using various pictures.
1. In Idle mode, press <
Menu
>
and select
Display
→
Screen
saver
→
Image
.
2. Select an image category.
3. Select an image.
Call ringer
melody
Wallpaper for
Idle mode
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Get started
You can change the display style of
the main menu screen.
1. In Idle mode, press <
Menu
>.
2. Press <
Options
> again and
select
Menu style
.
3. Select the style you want.
You can switch the phone to Silent
mode to avoid disturbing other
people.
Press and hold [ ] in Idle mode.
Menu style
Silent mode
You can protect the phone against
unauthorised use with a phone
password. The phone will require
the password on power-up.
1. In Idle mode, press <
Menu
>
and select
Settings
→
Security
.
2. Enter the default password,
00000000
, and press
<
Done
>.
3. Select
Change password
.
4. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit
password and press <
Done
>.
5. Enter the new password again
and press <
Done
>.
6. Select
Lock mode
.
7. Select
On
or
Once
.
Phone lock
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Step outside the phone
Switch networks
Make/Answer calls
Step outside the phone
Begin with your camera, music, web, and other special
features
Use the camera
You can easily and quickly switch
back and forth between GSM and
CDMA networks.
1. Press [ ] in Idle mode.
2. Select a network.
1. Enter an area code and phone
number.
2. Press [ ].
3. To end the call, press [ ].
1. When the phone is ringing,
open the phone or press [ ].
2. To end the call, press [ ] or
close the phone.
Press [/].
Select a
network
Make a call
Answer a call
Adjust the
volume during a
call
1. In Idle mode, press and hold
[ ] to turn on the camera.
2. Press [
2
] and then [
1
] to select
a camera mode.
3. Adjust the image by rotating
the camera lens and aiming it
at the subject.
4. Press <
Capture
> or [ ] to
take a photo.
5. Press <
Save
>.
Take a photo
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Play MP3
1. In Idle mode, press <
Menu
>
and select
Camera
→
My
album
.
2. Select
Gallery
.
3. Scroll to a photo and press
<
Expand
>.
1. In Idle mode, press and hold
[ ] to turn on the camera.
2. Press [
1
] to select .
3. Press < > to start recording.
4. Press < > to stop recording.
5. Press <
Save
>.
1. In Idle mode, press [ ] and
select
My album
.
2. Select
Gallery
.
3. Scroll to a video clip and press
<
Expand
>.
4. Press <
Play
>.
View a photo
Record a video
Play a video
Use these methods:
• Download from the wireless
web.
p. 30
• Copy directly from a computer.
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1. In Idle mode, press <
Menu
>
and select
Entertainment
→
MP3
→
MP3 files
.
2. Press <
Options
> and select
Add to play list
.
3. Press <
Check
> to select files.
4. Press <
Add
>.
5. Press <
Play
> to play music.
Copy MP3 files
to the phone
Create the play
list
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Step outside the phone
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Use melody composer
1. In Idle mode, press [Up] and
select
MP3 player
.
2. Press [ ] to play music.
3. During playback, use the
following keys:
• [ ]: pauses or resumes
playback.
• [Up]: changes the repeat
mode.
• [Down]: accesses the play
list.
• [Left]: goes to the beginning
of the file. Goes backward in
a file when pressed and held.
• [Right]: skips to the next file.
Skips forward in a file when
pressed and held.
• [ / ]: adjust the volume.
• <
Options
>: opens the
options list.
•<
A-B
>: sets a section in a
file to play the section
repeatedly.
Play MP3
music
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu
>
and select
Entertainment
→
Melody composer
→
Composer melody
.
2. Move the selection point up or
down.
3. Press <
Input
>.
4. Select a note or rest.
5. Repeat steps 2 to 4 to add
more notes and rests.
6. Press <
Save
>.
7. Enter a melody name and press
<
Save
>.
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu
>
and select
Entertainment
→
Melody composer
→
My
melodies
.
2. Scroll to the melody you want
and press <
Play
>.
Create a
melody
Play a melody
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Step outside the phone
Browse on WAP
Using a built-in WAP browser, you can get easy access
to the wireless web to receive a variety of updated
services and information and to enjoy download of
web contents.
Use Contacts
In Idle mode, press
[]
.
• To scroll through browser items,
press the Navigation keys.
• To select an item, press < >
or <
OK
>.
• To return to the previous page,
press [
C
].
• To return to the homepage,
press and hold [
C
].
• To use browser options, press
<
Menu
> or
[]
.
Launch the
web browser
Navigate the
Web
To the phone’s memory:
1. In Idle mode, enter a phone
number and press <
Save
>.
2. Select
New entry
.
3. Enter a name and press
<
Save
>.
4. Press [Left] or [Right] and
select a number type.
5. Specify the contact information:
Name, Storage, Mobile, Home,
Office, Pager, Fax, E-mail1,
E-mail2, URL, Group, Ringer,
Etc, and Image.
6. Press
<
Save
>
to save the
entry.
Add an entry
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Step outside the phone
To t he UI M c ar d:
1. In Idle mode, enter a phone
number and press <
Save
>.
2. Select
New entry
.
3. Enter a name and press
<
Save
>.
4. Press
<
Save
>
to save the entry.
1. In Idle mode, press <
Find
>.
2. Select an entry.
3. Select a number and press [ ]
to dial, or <
Options
> to access
options.
Find an entry
1. In Idle mode, press <
Menu
>
and select
Contacts
→
Name
card
→
Name card book
→
My
Name Card.vcf
.
2. Press <
Options
> and select
Edit
.
3. Specify your contact
information.
4. Press <
Save
> to save the
name card.
5. To send the name card to other
people, press <
Options
> and
select
Send
.
Create and
send a name
card
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Step outside the phone
Send/View messages
1. In Idle mode, press <
Menu
>
and select
Messages
→
New
message
.
2. Enter the message text and
press <
Next
> twice.
3. Enter destination numbers.
4. Press <
Send
> to send the
message.
When a notification appears:
Press <
Select
>. The message
displays.
From the Inbox:
1. In Idle mode, press <
Menu
>
and select
Messages
→
Inbox
→
Text
.
2. Select a memory location by
pressing [Left] or [Right].
Select a message.
Send a text
message
View a text
message
When a notification appears:
1. Press [ ]. The phone access
the voicemail center.
2. Follow the instructions from the
system.
From the Inbox:
1. In Idle mode, press <
Menu
>
and select
Messages
→
Inbox
→
Voice mail
.
2. Follow the instructions from the
system.
Access voice
mails
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Step outside the phone
Chat on Messenger
To add a contact:
1. In Idle mode, press <
Menu
>
and select
Entertainment
→
Samsung messenger
→
Messenger
.
2. Select and press <
Add
>.
3. Press <
Yes
> to open Contacts
and select an entry.
Alternatively, press <
No
> and
enter a new name and number.
4. Press <
Save
>.
To add a group:
1. From the Messenger screen,
press <
Add
>.
2. Enter a group name and press
<
Save
>.
Create the
buddy list
To send an invitation:
1. From the Messenger screen,
select a group.
2. Press <
Invite
>.
3. Check the contacts you want.
4. Press <
Invite
>.
5. Enter a message and press
<
Send
>.
6. Repeat step 5 to chat with the
contacts.
To accept an invitation:
1. When you receive an invitation,
press <
Join
>.
2. Enter and send a message.
Start a
conversation
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Step outside the phone
Use Bluetooth wireless
Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology
which enables you to connect the phone wirelessly to
a Bluetooth headset or hands-free kit.
Use My Menu
In Idle mode, press <
Menu
> and
select
Settings
→
Bluetooth
→
Activation
→
On
.
1. In Idle mode, press <
Menu
>
and select
Settings
→
Bluetooth
→
My devices
.
2. Press <
Search
>.
3. Scroll to a device and press
<
Add
>.
4. Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the
other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if
it has one, and press <
OK
>.
Turn on
Bluetooth
Search for and
connect to a
Bluetooth
device
1. In Idle mode, press and hold
<
Menu
>.
2. Scroll to a location and press
<
Options
>.
3. Select
Assign
.
4. Scroll to the menu you want
and press <
Assign
>.
5. Select an icon for the item
6. Press <
Save
>.
1. In Idle mode, press and hold
<
Menu
>.
2. Select the item you want.
Set up My
Menu item
access
Access My
Menu item
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Enter text
Pinyin, Stroke, ABC, T9 Word, 123, and Symbol mode
You can enter text for some features such as
messaging, Contacts, or Organiser, using Pinyin and
Stroke modes for Chinese, and T9 Word and ABC
mode for English. You can also use 123 mode and
Symbol mode.
Changing the text input mode
Example
: Writing a text message
1. In the text entry screen, press <
Mode
>.
2. Select the mode you want.
Using Chinese Pinyin mode
Pinyin is a system to write the pronunciation of a
Chinese word using the Latin alphabet. With the Pinyin
input method, you can enter Chinese characters by
keying in the Pinyin string using the phone’s keypad.
Entering characters in Pinyin mode
1. Press the keys corresponding to the phonetic
spelling, referring to the letters printed on the
keys.
Example
: To enter “ ,” press [
6
] and [
4
] to
enter ni.
2. Press [Left] or [Right] to select alternative pinyins
for the keys you have pressed.
3. If you cannot find the character you want from the
display, press [Up] or [Down] to scroll through the
word choices.
4. Press [
1
] to activate the character selection field. A
number, from 1 to 6, is added to each character.
5. Press the number key corresponding to the
character you want.
Text input
mode indicator
Enter text
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Using the tones
You can enter another character by assigning a tone
for the selected pinyin. Entering a tone for a character
is optional, but it is especially useful if the pinyin
spelling is similar for several characters.
1. Press the keys corresponding to the pinyin of the
letter you need.
2. If necessary, press [Left] or [Right] to select the
pinyin.
3. Press [ ] for tones.
4. If you cannot find the character you want from the
display, press [Up] or [Down] to scroll through
word choices.
5. Press a key, [
1
] to [
6
], corresponding to the
character.
Rapid character entry
When you enter the word zhong guo ( ), enter the
first character using the following keystrokes; [
9
], [
4
],
[
6
], [
6
], [
1
], and [
1
]. You do not have to complete
the Pinyin spelling to include guo ( ). The letter
displays for you to choose.
Tips for using Pinyin mode
• Press [ ] to insert a space between characters.
• Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor.
• Press [
C
] to clear letters one by one. Press and
hold [
C
] to clear the characters on the left side of
the cursor.
Using Chinese Stroke mode
This mode allows you to enter individual Chinese
strokes, in written order, from top to bottom, and from
left to right.
The Chinese strokes are classified into five basic
categories; heng, shu, pie, dian, and zhe. The basic
strokes are printed on keys [
1
] to [
5
] on the keypad.
Refer to the following table:
Category Keys Strokes represented in each category
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Enter text
Entering strokes and characters in Stroke
mode
1. Press the keys corresponding to its component
strokes. Press keys in the order that you would
write the strokes, using one press per stroke.
Example
: To enter “ ,” press [
5
] to enter “ ”
and [
3
] to enter “ .”
2. Press [Up] or [Down] to scroll through the choices.
3. To select a character and add it to your message,
press the corresponding key, [
7
] to [ ].
Rapid character entry
Try entering the characters zhong guo () using the
following keystrokes; [
2
], [
8
], and [
7
]. Even though
guo ( ) is a twelve stroke character, your phone
allows you to enter it in only three key presses.
Tips for Stroke mode
• Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor.
• Press [
C
] to clear letters one by one. Press and
hold [
C
] to clear the characters on the left side of
the cursor.
Using 123 mode
123 mode enables you to enter numbers. Press the
keys corresponding to the digits you want.
Using Symbol mode
Symbol mode enables you to enter symbols.
1. Press [Left] or [Right] to display more symbol sets.
2. Press the keys corresponding to the symbol you
want.
If you are uncertain of the order of strokes,
press [
6
] in place of each questionable stroke.
Continue entering strokes until the character
displays or until you finish the character.
Enter text
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Using ABC mode
Press the appropriate key until the character you want
appears on the screen.
Tips for using ABC mode
• To enter the same letter twice or to enter a
different letter on the same key, wait for the cursor
to move to the right automatically or press [Right].
Then, enter the next letter.
• Press [ ] to insert a space.
• Press [ ] to change case. Initial capital (
Abc
),
Capital lock (
ABC
), and Lower case (
abc
) are
available.
• Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor.
• Press [
C
] to delete characters one by one. Press
and hold [
C
] to clear the characters on the left side
of the cursor.
Using T9 Word mode
T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to
key in any character using single keystrokes.
Entering a word in T9 Word mode
1. Press [
2
] to [
9
]
to start entering a word. Press
each key once for each letter.
GG¥G
GG¥G
Characters in order displayed
Key Upper case Lower case
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Enter text
Example
: Press [
4
], [
3
], [
5
], [
5
], and [
6
] to
enter Hello.
T9 predicts the word that you are typing, and it
may change with each key that you press.
2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting the
characters.
3. When the word displays correctly, go to step 4.
Otherwise, press [
0
] to display alternative word
choices for the keys that you have pressed.
For example, Of and Me use [
6
] and [
3
].
4. Press [ ] to insert a space and enter the next
word.
Tips for using T9 Word mode
•Press [
1
] to enter periods or apostrophes
automatically.
• Press [ ] to change case. Initial capital (
T9
Word
), Capital lock (
T9 WORD
), and Lower case
(
T9 word
) are available.
• Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor.
• Press [
C
] to delete characters one by one. Press
and hold [
C
] to clear the characters on the left side
of the cursor.
Copying and pasting text
You can copy and paste when entering text.
1. While entering text, move the cursor to the desired
location by pressing the Navigation keys.
2. Press <
Mode
> and select
Copy/Paste
→
Manual
copy
.
To copy all of the text, select
Full copy
.
3. Press the Navigation keys to highlight the desired
text and press <
Select
>.
4. Press <
Mode
> and select
Copy/Paste
→
Paste
.
You can use a copied text while composing other text
by selecting
Paste
.
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Call functions
Advanced calling features
Making a call
1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone
number.
2. Press [ ].
Redialling recent numbers
1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to display the list of
recent numbers.
2. Scroll to the number you want and press [ ].
Making an international call
1. In Idle mode, press and hold [
0
].
The country code you have set appears.
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2. Enter the area code and phone number and press
[].
Making a call from Contacts
Once you have stored a number in Contacts, you can
dial the number by selecting it from Contacts.
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You can also use the speed dial feature to assign
number keys to your most frequently called numbers.
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Voice dialling
You can dial a number stored in Contacts by speaking
the associated name into the microphone.
To programme the phone to recognise your voice, you
can configure the voice dialling settings in the
Voice
dialing
menu.
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1. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ].
2. At a voice prompt, say a name into the
microphone.
3. If the phone finds and confirms a wrong name, say
“No.”
When you hear what you said, say “Yes.”
• Press [
C
] to clear the last digit or press and
hold [
C
] to clear the whole display.
• Press <
Options
> and select
Pause
to enter a
pause between numbers. • Your phone can recognise only Chinese names. It
can’t be recognise Chines names above six.
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4. Say a number type, if the name has more than one
number.
Ending a call
Close the phone, or press [ ].
Answering a call
When you receive an incoming call, the phone rings
and displays the incoming call image.
Press [ ] to answer the call.
Tips for answering a call
• Depending on the setting in the
Answer mode
menu, you can press any key, except for [ ],
[ / ] and soft keys or just open the phone to
answer a call.
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•Press <
Reject
> or [ ], or press and hold [ / ]
to reject a call.
•Press <
Silent
> or [ / ], or close the phone to
mute the ringer.
Viewing missed calls
I
f you have missed calls, the screen displays the number
of the calls and the phone number of the last call.
• Press [ ] to dial the displayed number.
• Press <
View
> to access the missed call log list.
• Press <
SMS
> to send a message to the number.
Using the headset
Use the headset to make or answer calls without
holding the phone.
Connect the headset to the jack on the right side of
the phone.
The button on the headset works as listed below:
To Press
redial the last call the button twice.
answer a call and hold the button.
end a call and hold the button.
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Options during a call
You can access a number of functions during a call.
Adjusting the volume during a call
Use [ / ] to adjust the earpiece volume during a call.
Press [ ] to increase the volume level and [ ] to
decrease the volume level.
Answering a second call
If you have subscribed to the call waiting service, you
can answer another call during a call.
1. Press [ ] to answer a second call. The first caller
is placed on hold and you are connected with the
second caller.
2. Press [ ] again to switch between the calls.
Making a three-way call
If you have activated three-way calling service, you
can have a conversation with two people
simultaneously.
1. During a call, press [ ] and make another call.
The first caller is placed on hold.
2. Press [ ] to begin the three-way call.
Using In-call options
Press <
Options
> during a call to access the following
options:
•
Voice mute
: switch off your phone’s microphone,
so that the other person cannot hear you.
•
Key mute
: mute key tones that the keypad
generates each time you press a key.
•
Voice memo
: record your call conversation during
a call. You can also press and hold [ ].
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•
Noise cancellation
: activate the noise
cancellation feature, which removes noise from
your surroundings so that the other person on the
phone can hear you more clearly. You can also
press [Up].
•
Call history
: access the
Call history
menu.
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•
Contacts
:
access the
Contacts
menu.
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•
Messages
: access the
Messages
menu.
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•
Utilities
: access the
Utilities
menu.
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Menu functions
All menu options listed
WAP browser
Your phone comes equipped with a WAP (Wireless
Application Protocol) browser which makes it possible
for you to access the Wireless Web. Using the web
browser, you can access updated information and a
wide variety of media content, such as wallpapers,
ringtones, and music files.
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This menu is supplied by your service provider. The
contents available in each menu option may be
different, depending on the service provider. For
further details, contact your service provider.
To access this menu, press <
Menu
> and then
<
Favorites
> in Idle mode.
Mail
Use this menu to access the Mail service, which allows
you to send or receive e-mails containing various
media item, such as images, sounds, name cards, and
applications.
Magic
Use this menu to download use various Brew
applications.
Map
Use this menu to access a location service based on
GPS positioning technology. With this service, you can
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easily find friends, gas stations, restaurants, and other
locations.
For further details, contact your service provider.
Info
This menu is available only when you use a UTK UIM
card that provides additional services. For further
details, see your UTK UIM card instructions.
Channel
This menu allows you to access the VOD server
directly. You can view and download a variety of video
files via the VOD server.
My Documents
Using the U-Folder service, you can organise your
data, such as Contacts, media items, and messages,
more effectively through the web server.
For subscription to this service, go to the
Help
menu
or contact your service provider.
Music street
Use this menu to access the various audio services
supported by your service provider. For details,
contact your service provider.
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Menu functions
Bookmarks
You can add and manage the URLs of the web pages
you access frequently. You can also manage URLs you
have bookmarked while navigating the Internet.
Call history
(Menu 1)
Use the
Call history
menu to access call logs, view
the duration of calls, and set options for call functions.
To access this menu, press <
Menu
> in Idle mode and
select
call history
.
Missed
(Menu 1.1)
This menu displays the most recently received calls
that you did not answer.
Incoming
(Menu 1.2)
This menu displays the most recent calls you have
received.
Outgoing
(Menu 1.3)
This menu displays the most recent calls you have
dialled.
Air time
(Menu 1.4)
This menu displays the time log for voice calls you
have made or received. You can also check the time
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Call history
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log for data calls. Actual time invoiced by your service
provider will vary.
GSM call costs
(Menu 1.5)
This GSM network feature lets you view the cost of
calls.
Area code
(Menu 1.6)
Use this menu to find and retrieve area and country
codes to quickly and easily dial phone numbers.
Call reject
(Menu 1.7)
Use this menu to make a list of the phone numbers
from which you want to reject calls.
Int’l call prefix
(Menu 1.8)
Use this menu to set international call service
numbers.
This feature is not intended to be used for billing
purposes.
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Menu functions
Contacts
(Menu 2)
You can store phone numbers and their corresponding
names in your card and the phone’s memory. The card
and phone’s memory, although physically separate,
are used as if they were a single entity, called
Contacts.
To access this menu, press <
Menu
> in Idle mode and
select
Contacts
.
Find
(Menu 2.1)
Use this menu to find an entry using a person’s name,
speed dial location, group name, or memory location.
Add
(Menu 2.2)
Use this menu to add a new entry to Contacts.
In the phone’s memory, a name can contain up to 5
numbers in a different category; Mobile, Home, Office,
Pager, and Fax. You can save only one number with a
name in the card’s memory.
Group settings
(Menu 2.3)
Use this menu to set up a caller group list.
Speed dial
(Menu 2.4)
Once you have stored phone numbers in Contacts, you
can set up to 99 speed-dial entries and then dial them
easily by pressing the associated one or two number
keys.
To quickly access this menu, press <
Find
> in Idle
mode.
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Contacts
(Menu 2)
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Name card
(Menu 2.5)
Use this menu to create your name card and send it to
other phones using the Mail service.
You can also send
a Contacts entry as a name card format.
My phone #
(Menu 2.6)
Use this menu to view and change your phone
number.
To change the phone number, press <
Edit
> and enter
your phone number.
Memory info
(Menu 2.7)
Use this menu to check how many entries are stored
in Contacts, in both the card and the phone’s memory.
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Menu functions
Multimedia
(Menu 3)
Using the camera module built into your phone, you
can take photos of people or events while on the
move. You can also record a video by using your
phone as a camcorder.
In the
Multimedia
menu, you can take photos, record
videos, and access your photos and video clips.
To access this menu, press <
Menu
> in Idle mode and
select
Multimedia
, or press [ ] in Idle mode.
Take photo
(Menu 3.1)
Use this menu to take a photo in a still image or
multi-shot or record a video. The camera produces
JPEG photos and MP4 video clips.
My album
(Menu 3.2)
Use this menu to review the photos you have taken
and the videos you have recorded.
Photo studio
(Menu 3.3)
Photo studio is a great tool for managing photos. Use
this menu to edit photos by applying special effects
and adding comments.
Settings
(Menu 3.4)
Use this menu to change the default settings for the
options when using the camera.
• Do not take photos of people without their
permission.
• Do not take photos in a place where cameras are
not allowed.
• Do not take photos in a place where you may
interfere with another person’s privacy.
When you take a photo in direct sunlight or in bright
conditions, shadows may appear on the photo.
Photos captured on other devices, such as digital
cameras, may not display correctly.
You can only edit images you have captured by using
your phone.
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Display
(Menu 4)
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Display
(Menu 4)
The
Display
menu enables you to change various
settings for the display and the lights.
To access this menu, press <
Menu
> in Idle mode and
select
Display
.
Screen saver
(Menu 4.1)
Use this menu to set up the standby screen.
Functional screen
(Menu 4.2)
Use this menu to select a function screen, calendar,
today, clock, or memo pad, to be displayed in Idle
mode.
Power on/off
(Menu 4.3)
You can select an image to be displayed when the
phone is switched on or off.
Dialing font
(Menu 4.4)
Use this menu to select a font style for digits to be
displayed when you enter a phone number for dialling.
Time setting
(Menu 4.5)
Use this menu to set the current time and date or set
up the time zones for the Dual Clock wallpaper.
Backlight
(Menu 4.6)
Use this menu to customise settings for backlight.
Lighting
(Menu 4.7)
Use this menu to set the flash to use a flashlight. To
turn on or off the flashlight, press and hold
[] with
the phone closed
.
The flashlight automatically turns off after 30
seconds.
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Menu functions
Messages
(Menu 5)
Use the
Messages
menu to send or receive text
messages. You can also use the voicemail and web
alert features.
To access this menu, press <
Menu
> in Idle mode and
select
Messages
or press and hold [Left].
New message
(Menu 5.1)
Use this menu to create text messages and send them
to multiple mobile phones.
Inbox
(Menu 5.2)
Use this menu to access messages you have received.
Outbox
(Menu 5.3)
Use this menu to access messages you have sent.
Msg. setup
(Menu 5.5)
Use this menu to customise settings for receiving or
sending messages.
Msg. wallpaper
(Menu 5.6)
Use this menu to select a background image to be
displayed on the Message screen so that you can view
messages with the image.
Memory info
(Menu 5.7)
This menu displays how many messages are stored in
the card and the phone’s memory.
Sounds
(Menu 6)
The
Sounds
menu allows you to customise various
sound settings.
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Entertainment
(Menu 7)
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To access this menu, press <
Menu
> in Idle mode and
select
Sound
s.
Ringer
(Menu 6.1)
Use this menu to set the ringer for calls, messages,
alarms, and schedule alarms separately.
Ringer vol./type
(Menu 6.2)
Use this menu to adjust the ringer volume for voice
calls, messages, alarms, and scheduler. You can also
set the ringer type for voice calls.
Key tone
(Menu 6.3)
Use this menu to select a type of tones that the
keypad sounds each time you press a key.
Alert
(Menu 6.4)
Use this menu to set up various alert sounds on your
phone.
Entertainment
(Menu 7)
Using the
Entertainment
menu, you can play games
using your phone, enjoy karaoke video files and MP3
files, and create your own melodies. You can also chat
with your friends or family using the Samsung
messenger and access Samsung Fun Club and media
content downloaded from the Internet.
To access this menu, press <
Menu
> in Idle mode and
select
Entertainment
.
Games
(Menu 7.1)
You can enjoy fun games on your phone.
You can listen to sound in Silent mode.
You can adjust the key tone volume using [ / ] in
Idle mode.
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Menu functions
MP3
(Menu 7.2)
Use this menu to enjoy music.
Melody composer
(Menu 7.3)
Melody composer is a great tool that allows you to
compose your own melodies using a variety of musical
components.
Karaoke
(Menu 7.4)
Use this menu to enjoy karaoke video files you have
downloaded as you would in a karaoke.
Scroll to the karaoke file you want and press <
Play
>.
Fun box
(Menu 7.5)
Use this menu to access Samsung Fun Cub, the preset
web site providing Samsung mobile phone users with
attractive download services of up-to-the-minute
ringtones and wallpapers.
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Utilities
(Menu 8)
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Samsung messenger
(Menu 7.6)
This feature allows you to have a conversation with
your friends, family, or co-workers by sending and
receiving instant messages.
Utilities
(Menu 8)
The
Utilities
menu enables you to keep track of your
schedule and tasks, set alarms, or use convenient
features, such as a calculator, voice recorder, and
counter, and dictionary.
To access this menu, press <
Menu
> in Idle mode and
select
Utilities
.
Today
(Menu 8.1)
Use this menu to view information of tasks,
countdown timer, and scheduled events for the current
day. The following icons may be shown according to
the types of items:
Calendar
(Menu 8.2)
Use this menu to view the current month, as well as
the past or future months in the calendar format. You
can be alerted by the Calendar function before an
event commences.
Task list
(Menu 8.3)
Use this menu to enter up a list of tasks you need to
do.
Alarm
(Menu 8.4)
Use this menu to set the alarm to ring at a specific
time.
• You can use Samsung messenger between
Samsung mobile phones equipped with the
feature.
• When you send and receive packet data, you will
be charged by your service provider.
• : Countdown timer •
:
Personal
• :Business • : Anniversary
•
:
Event
You can create a new item of the selected type by
pressing <
New
>.
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Menu functions
User memory
(Menu 8.5)
Use this menu to connect the phone to a PC, as you
would use an external memory disk drive, and access
the file folder of your phone’s memory.
Voice tools
(Menu 8.6)
Use this menu to configure the voice dial settings and
record voice memos. You can also use the Voice
answer feature.
Memo pad
(Menu 8.7)
Use this menu to make memos of important things
you need to remember.
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Settings
(Menu 9)
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Calculator
(Menu 8.8)
Use this menu to use the phone as a calculator or a
converter.
Countdown
(Menu 8.9)
This menu helps you measure how long it takes you to
do something or how many days remain until a
specific event occurs. The alarm for the timer you set
will ring at 9 AM on the specified day.
World time
(Menu 8.0)
Use this menu to find out what time it is in another
part of the world.
Stopwatch
(Menu 8. )
Use this menu to measure elapsed time. The precision
of the stopwatch is one one-hundredth of a second.
Dictionary
(Menu 8. )
Use this menu to search for words and to organise
your own dictionary.
Settings
(Menu 9)
Many different features of your phone can be
customised to suit your preferences.
To access this menu, press <
Menu
> in Idle mode and
select
Settings
.
CDMA net services
(Menu 9.1)
Use this menu to access network services.
Call forward
(Menu 9.1.1)
This CDMA network service allows incoming calls to be
forwarded to another number. Contact your service
provider to check this service’s availability.
Call waiting
(Menu 9.1.2)
This CDMA network feature alerts you of incoming
calls while you are on the phone.
GSM net services
(Menu 9.2)
Use this menu to access network services. Please
contact your service provider to check their availability
and subscribe to them, if you wish.
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Menu functions
Call diverting
(Menu 9.2.1)
This network service reroutes incoming calls to a
phone number that you specify.
Call barring
(Menu 9.2.2)
This network service allows you to restrict your calls.
Call waiting
(Menu 9.2.3)
This network service informs you when someone is
trying to reach you while you are on another call.
Press <
Activate
>. To deactivate call waiting, press
<
Deactivate
>.
Network selection
(Menu 9.2.4)
This network service allows you to either automatically
or manually select the network used when roaming
outside of your home area.
Caller ID
(Menu 9.2.5)
This network service allows you to prevent your phone
number from being displayed on the phone of the
person being called.
Security
(Menu 9.3)
Use this menu to protect your phone against
unautorised use by managing the several access codes
of your phone and the card.
To access the
Security
menu, you must enter the 4-
to 8-digit lock code and press <
Done
>. It is preset to
00000000
at the factory.
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Settings
(Menu 9)
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Lock mode
(Menu 9.3.1)
Use this menu to lock your phone.
Change password
(Menu 9.3.2)
Use this menu to change your current lock code to a
new one. The lock code is preset to
00000000
at the
factory.
Emergency #
(Menu 9.3.3)
Your phone provides the option of storing three
emergency numbers. All of these numbers can be
manually dialled at any time, even if your phone is
locked or all outgoing calls are restricted.
Voice privacy
(Menu 9.3.4)
Used only in digital networks, Voice Privacy encrypts
the voice channel so that people cannot eavesdrop on
your conversation. Use this menu to enable or disable
Voice privacy.
Restriction
(Menu 9.3.5)
Use this menu to restrict the use of your phone.
GPS settings
(Menu 9.3.6)
Your phone supports the GPS function which allows
other people to locate your position. Use this menu to
change the settings for GPS.
Clear memory
(Menu 9.3.7)
Use this menu to erase Contacts entries or messages
stored in the UIM card and phone’s memory.
Reset phone
(Menu 9.3.8)
Use this menu to restore the default settings of all of
user-selectable options or clear informations in the
phone’s memory.
Card slot1/2 setup
(Menu 9.3.9/0)
Use this menu to access the security options for the
currently used card.
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Network selection
(Menu 9.4)
In this menu, you can quickly switch between GSM
and CDMA networks.
Answer mode
(Menu 9.5)
Use this menu to select how to answer an incoming
call.
Entry method
(Menu 9.6)
Use this menu to select the default text input mode.
语言 /
Language
(Menu 9.7)
Use this menu to change the language of the display.
Domains preset
(Menu 9.8)
Your phone has domain name extensions that you can
retrieve when composing a message. Use this menu to
change default domain name extensions and add new
domain name extensions, if necessary.
Contents status
(Menu 9.9)
Use this menu to check the amount of the memory
currently being used or memory remaining for media
contents, such as applications, melodies, and images.
Bluetooth
(Menu 9.0)
Use this menu to connect your phone to other
compatible devices wirelessly using Bluetooth
technology.
Using Bluetooth wireless, you can connect the phone
wirelessly to a Bluetooth headset or hand-free kit to
talk hands-free.
Bluetooth technology allows free wireless connections
between all Bluetooth-compliant devices within a
range of 10 metres. Since the devices communicate
using radio waves, they do not need to be in line of
sight to each other.
You can quickly switch the network by pressing [ ]
in Idle mode.
If there are obstacles between the phone and the
headset, the maximum operating distance may be
reduced.
Solve problems
Settings
(Menu 9)
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Solve problems
Help and personal needs
To save the time and expense of an unnecessary
service call, perform the simple checks in this section
before contacting a service professional.
When you switch on your phone, the following
messages may appear:
“Card is empty insert card”
• Be sure that the card is correctly installed.
“PIN code”
• You are using your phone for the first time. You
must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM card.
• The PIN Check feature is enabled. Every time you
make a call, the PIN has to be entered. To disable
this feature, use the
PIN check
menu.
“No service,” “Network failure,” or “Not done”
displays
• The network connection has been lost. You may be
in a weak signal area. Move and try again.
• You are trying to access an option for which you
have no subscription with your service provider.
Contact the service provider for further details.
You have entered a number but it was not dialled
• Be sure that you have pressed [ ].
• Be sure you have accessed the right cellular
network.
• Be sure that you have not restricted outgoing calls.
Your correspondent cannot reach you
• Be sure your phone is switched on. ([ ] pressed
for more than one second.)
• Be sure you are accessing the correct cellular
network.
• Be sure that you have not restricted incoming
calls.
Your correspondent cannot hear you speaking
• Be sure you have switched off the microphone.
• Be sure you are holding the phone close enough to
your mouth. The microphone is located at the
bottom of the phone.
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The phone starts beeping and “Battery low”
flashes on the display
• Your battery is insufficiently charged. Recharge the
battery.
The audio quality of the call is poor
• Check the signal strength indicator on the display
( ). The number of bars indicates the signal
strength from strong to weak.
• Try moving the phone slightly or moving closer to a
window if you are in a building.
No number is dialled when you re-call a Contacts
entry
• Use the Contacts Search feature to ensure the
number has been stored correctly.
• Re-store the number, if necessary.
The battery doesn’t charge properly or the phone
sometimes turns itself off
• Wipe the charging contacts both on the phone and
on the battery with a clean soft cloth.
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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.
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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.
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: 1.28W/Kg, Bodyworn:
0.818W/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.
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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, A3LSGHX461.
Sometimes it may be necessary to remove the battery
pack to find the number. Once you have the FCC ID
number for a particular phone, follow the instructions
on the website and it should provide values for typical
or maximum SAR for a particular phone. Additional
product specific SAR information can also be obtained
at www.fcc.gov/cgb/sar.
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has
published a series of Questions and Answers for
consumers relating to radio frequency (RF) exposure
from wireless phones. The FDA publication includes
the following information:
What kinds of phones are the subject of this
update?
The term wireless phone refers here to hand-held
wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called
“cell,” “mobile,” or “PCS” phones. These types of
wireless phones can expose the user to measurable
radio frequency energy (RF) because of the short
distance between the phone and the user's head.
These RF exposures are limited by Federal
Communications Commission safety guidelines that
were developed with the advice of FDA and other
federal health and safety agencies. When the phone is
located at greater distances from the user, the
exposure to RF is drastically lower because a person's
RF exposure decreases rapidly with increasing
distance from the source. The so-called “cordless
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phones,” which have a base unit connected to the
telephone wiring in a house, typically operate at far
lower power levels, and thus produce RF exposures
well within the FCC's compliance limits.
Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?
The available scientific evidence does not show that
any health problems are associated with using
wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that
wireless phones are absolutely safe. Wireless phones
emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the
microwave range while being used. They also emit
very low levels of RF when in the stand-by mode.
Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects
(by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF that does
not produce heating effects causes no known adverse
health effects. Many studies of low level RF exposures
have not found any biological effects. Some studies
have suggested that some biological effects may
occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by
additional research. In some cases, other researchers
have had difficulty in reproducing those studies, or in
determining the reasons for inconsistent results.
What is FDA's role concerning the safety of
wireless phones?
Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of
radiation-emitting consumer products such as wireless
phones before they can be sold, as it does with new
drugs or medical devices. However, the agency has
authority to take action if wireless phones are shown
to emit radio frequency energy (RF) at a level that is
hazardous to the user. In such a case, FDA could
require the manufacturers of wireless phones to notify
users of the health hazard and to repair, replace or
recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists.
Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA
regulatory actions, FDA has urged the wireless phone
industry to take a number of steps, including the
following:
• “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
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• “Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones
with the best possible information on possible
effects of wireless phone use on human health.
FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the
federal agencies that have responsibility for different
aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at
the federal level. The following agencies belong to this
working group:
• “National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health
• “Environmental Protection Agency
• “Federal Communications Commission
• “Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• “National Telecommunications and Information
Administration
The National Institutes of Health participates in some
interagency working group activities, as well.
FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless
phones with the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC). All phones that are sold in the United States
must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF
exposure. FCC relies on FDA and other health agencies
for safety questions about wireless phones.
FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless
phone networks rely upon. While these base stations
operate at higher power than do the wireless phones
themselves, the RF exposures that people get from
these base stations are typically thousands of times
lower than those they can get from wireless phones.
Base stations are thus not the primary subject of the
safety questions discussed in this document.
What are the results of the research done
already?
The research done thus far has produced conflicting
results, and many studies have suffered from flaws in
their research methods. Animal experiments
investigating the effects of radio frequency energy
(RF) exposures characteristic of wireless phones have
yielded conflicting results that often cannot be
repeated in other laboratories. 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
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increased tumor development used animals that had
been genetically engineered or treated with cancer-
causing chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to develop
cancer in absence of RF exposure. Other studies
exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day.
These conditions are not similar to the conditions
under which people use wireless phones, so we don't
know with certainty what the results of such studies
mean for human health.
Three large epidemiology studies have been published
since December 2000. Between them, the studies
investigated any possible association between the use
of wireless phones and primary brain cancer, glioma,
meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain
or salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers. None of
the studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful
health effects from wireless phones RF exposures.
However, none of the studies can answer questions
about long-term exposures, since the average period
of phone use in these studies was around three years.
What research is needed to decide whether RF
exposure from wireless phones poses a health
risk?
A combination of laboratory studies and
epidemiological studies of people actually using
wireless phones would provide some of the data that
are needed. Lifetime animal exposure studies could be
completed in a few years. However, very large
numbers of animals would be needed to provide
reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if one
exists. Epidemiological studies can provide data that is
directly applicable to human populations, but ten or
more years' follow-up may be needed to provide
answers about some health effects, such as cancer.
This is because the interval between the time of
exposure to a cancer-causing agent and the time
tumors develop - if they do - may be many, many
years. The interpretation of epidemiological studies is
hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF
exposure during day-to-day use of wireless phones.
Many factors affect this measurement, such as the
angle at which the phone is held, or which model of
phone is used.
What is FDA doing to find out more about the
possible health effects of wireless phone RF?
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FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology
Program and with groups of investigators around the
world to ensure that high priority animal studies are
conducted to address important questions about the
effects of exposure to radio frequency energy (RF).
FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health
Organization international Electromagnetic Fields
(EMF) Project since its inception in 1996. An influential
result of this work has been the development of a
detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the
establishment of new research programs around the
world. The Project has also helped develop a series of
public information documents on EMF issues.
FDA and Cellular Telecommunications & Internet
Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative
Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to do
research on wireless phone safety. FDA provides the
scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in
government, industry, and academic organizations.
CTIA-funded research is conducted through contracts
to independent investigators. The initial research will
include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless
phone users. The CRADA will also include a broad
assessment of additional research needs in the
context of the latest research developments around
the world.
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.
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Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that
wireless phones are harmful. But if you are concerned
about the RF exposure from these products, you can
use measures like those described above to reduce
your RF exposure from wireless phone use.
What about children using wireless phones?
The scientific evidence does not show a danger to
users of wireless phones, including children and
teenagers. If you want to take steps to lower exposure
to radio frequency energy (RF), the measures
described above would apply to children and
teenagers using wireless phones. Reducing the time of
wireless phone use and increasing the distance
between the user and the RF source will reduce RF
exposure.
Some groups sponsored by other national
governments have advised that children be
discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For
example, the government in the United Kingdom
distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation
in December 2000. They noted that no evidence exists
that using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or
other ill effects. Their recommendation to limit
wireless phone use by children was strictly
precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence
that any health hazard exists.
Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce
risks from exposure to RF emissions?
Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF
emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to
believe that hands-free kits reduce risks. Hands-free
kits can be used with wireless phones for convenience
and comfort. These systems reduce the absorption of
RF energy in the head because the phone, which is the
source of the RF emissions, will not be placed against
the head. On the other hand, if the phone is mounted
against the waist or other part of the body during use,
then that part of the body will absorb more RF energy.
Wireless phones marketed in the U.S. are required to
meet safety requirements regardless of whether they
are used against the head or against the body. Either
configuration should result in compliance with the
safety limit.
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Do wireless phone accessories that claim to
shield the head from RF radiation work?
Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF
emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to
believe that accessories that claim to shield the head
from those emissions reduce risks. Some products
that claim to shield the user from RF absorption use
special phone cases, while others involve nothing
more than a metallic accessory attached to the phone.
Studies have shown that these products generally do
not work as advertised. Unlike “hand-free” kits, these
so-called “shields” may interfere with proper operation
of the phone. The phone may be forced to boost its
power to compensate, leading to an increase in RF
absorption. In February 2002, the Federal trade
Commission (FTC) charged two companies that sold
devices that claimed to protect wireless phone users
from radiation with making false and unsubstantiated
claims. According to FTC, these defendants lacked a
reasonable basis to substantiate their claim.
What about wireless phone interference with
medical equipment?
Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can
interact with some electronic devices. For this reason,
FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure
electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted
cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless
telephones. This test method is now part of a standard
sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of
Medical instrumentation (AAMI). The final draft, a joint
effort by FDA, medical device manufacturers, and
many other groups, was completed in late 2000. This
standard will allow manufacturers to ensure that
cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from
wireless phone EMI. FDA has tested wireless phones
and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by
the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
(IEEE). This standard specifies test methods and
performance requirements for hearing aids and
wireless phones so that no interference occurs when a
person uses a compatible phone and a compatible
hearing aid at the same time. This standard was
approved by the IEEE in 2000.
FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones
for possible interactions with other medical devices.
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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 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.
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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 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).
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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 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.
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Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or
inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor
vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its
representative regarding your vehicle. You should also
consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has
been added to your vehicle.
Posted Facilities
Switch your phone off in any facility where posted
notices require you to do so.
Potentially Explosive Environments
Switch your phone off when in any area with a
potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs
and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an
explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even
death.
Users are advised to switch the phone off while at a
refueling point (service station). Users are reminded of
the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio
equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution
areas), chemical plants or where blasting operations
are in progress.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are
often but not always clearly marked. They include
below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage
facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such
as propane or butane), areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal
powders, and any other area where you would
normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
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
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possible on all wireless phone networks or when
certain network services and/or phone features are in
use. Check with local service providers.
To make an emergency call:
1. If the phone is not on, switch it on.
2. Key in the emergency number for your present
location (for example, 911 or other official
emergency number). Emergency numbers vary by
location.
3. Press .
If certain features are in use (call barring, for
example), you may first need to deactivate those
features before you can make an emergency call.
Consult this document and your local cellular service
provider.
When making an emergency call, remember to give all
the necessary information as accurately as possible.
Remember that your phone may be the only means of
communication at the scene of an accident; do not cut
off the call until given permission to do so.
Restricting Children's access to your Phone
Your phone is not a toy. Children should not be allowed
to play with it because they could hurt themselves and
others, damage the phone or make calls that increase
your phone bill.
FCC Notice and Cautions
FCC Notice
• This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
• This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and,
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The phone may cause TV or radio interference if used
in close proximity to receiving equipment. The FCC
can require you to stop using the phone if such
interference cannot be eliminated.
Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as
propane or butane) must comply with the National Fire
Protection Standard (NFPA-58). For a copy of this
standard, contact the National Fire Protection
Association, One Battery march Park, Quincy, MA
02269, Attn: Publication Sales Division.
Cautions
Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not
expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Only use approved batteries, antennas and chargers.
The use of any unauthorized accessories may be
dangerous and void the phone warranty if said
accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone.
Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex
piece of equipment and can be broken. Avoid
dropping, hitting, bending or sitting on it.
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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Other Important Safety Information
• Only qualified personnel should service the phone
or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation
or service may be dangerous and may invalidate
any warranty applicable to the device.
• Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment
in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.
• Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases or
explosive materials in the same compartment as
the phone, its parts or accessories.
• For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember
that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not
place objects, including both installed or portable
wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or
in the air bag deployment area. If wireless
equipment is improperly installed and the air bag
inflates, serious injury could result.
• Switch your phone off before boarding an aircraft.
The use of wireless phone in aircraft is illegal and
may be dangerous to the aircraft's operation.
• Failure to observe these instructions may lead to
the suspension or denial of telephone services to
the offender, or legal action, or both.
Product Performance
Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception
The quality of each call you make or receive depends
on the signal strength in your area. Your phone
informs you of the current signal strength by
displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength
icon. The more bars displayed, the stronger the signal.
If you're inside a building, being near a window may
give you better reception.
Understanding the Power Save Feature
If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15
minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is
automatically activated. If your phone is active, it
periodically rechecks service availability or you can
check it yourself by pressing any key.
Anytime the Power Save feature is activated, a
message displays on the screen. When a signal is
found, your phone returns to standby mode.
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Understanding How Your Phone Operates
Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and
receiver. When it's turned on, it receives and transmits
radio frequency (RF) signals. When you use your
phone, the system handling your call controls the
power level. This power can range from 0.006 watts to
0.2 watts in digital mode.
Maintaining Your Phone's Peak Performance
For the best care of your phone, only authorized
personnel should service your phone and accessories.
Faulty service may void the warranty.
There are several simple guidelines to operating your
phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory
service.
• Hold the phone with the antenna raised, fully-
extended and over your shoulder.
• Try not to hold, bend or twist the phone's antenna.
• Don't use the phone if the antenna is damaged.
• Speak directly into the phone's receiver.
• Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain
or liquid spills. If your phone does get wet,
immediately turn the power off and remove the
battery. If it is inoperable, call Customer Care for
service.
Availability of Various Features/Ring
Tones
Many services and features are network dependent
and may require additional subscription and/or usage
charges. Not all features are available for purchase or
use in all areas. Downloadable Ring Tones may be
available at an additional cost. Other conditions and
restrictions may apply. See your service provider for
additional information.
Battery Standby and Talk Time
Standby and talk times will vary depending on phone
usage patterns and conditions. Battery power
consumption depends on factors such as network
configuration, signal strength, operating temperature,
features selected, frequency of calls, and voice, data,
and other application usage patterns.
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Battery Precautions
• Never use any charger or battery that is damaged
in any way.
• Use the battery only for its intended purpose.
• If you use the phone near the network's base
station, it uses less power; talk and standby time
are greatly affected by the signal strength on the
cellular network and the parameters set by the
network operator.
• Battery charging time depends on the remaining
battery charge and the type of battery and charger
used. The battery can be charged and discharged
hundreds of times, but it will gradually wear out.
When the operation time (talk time and standby
time) is noticeably shorter than normal, it is time
to buy a new battery.
• If left unused, a fully charged battery will
discharge itself over time.
• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and
recharge your battery only with Samsung-
approved chargers. When a charger is not in use,
disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave
the battery connected to a charger for more than a
week, since overcharging may shorten its life.
• Extreme temperatures will affect the charging
capacity of your battery: it may require cooling or
warming first.
• Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such
as in a car in summer or winter conditions, as you
will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery.
Always try to keep the battery at room
temperature. A phone with a hot or cold battery
may temporarily not work, even 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
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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 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
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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.