Samsung Electronics Co SCHW960 PCS GSM Phone with Bluetooth User Manual 00 WCDMA KTF FCC W3600 indd
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd PCS GSM Phone with Bluetooth 00 WCDMA KTF FCC W3600 indd
Users Manual
9. User’s Manual
* Some of the contents of this manual may differ from your phone,
depending on the software installed or your service provider.
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SCH-W960
User's Guide
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Be aware of special regulations
Meet any special regulations in force in any area and
always switch o your phone whenever it is forbidden
to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.
Water resistance
Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
Sensible use
Use only in the normal position (held to your ear). Avoid
unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone
is switched on.
Emergency calls
Key in the emergency number for your present location,
then press [ ].
Keep your phone away from small children
Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories,
out of the reach of small children.
Accessories and batteries
Use only Samsung-approved batteries and accessories,
such as headsets and PC data cables. Use of any
unauthorised accessories could damage you or your
phone and may be dangerous.
Qualied service
Only qualied service personnel may repair your phone.
For more detailed safety information, see “Health and
safety information” on page 20.
Drive safely at all times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park your
vehicle rst.
Switch o the phone when refuelling
Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service
station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Switch o in an aircraft
Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them in
an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.
Switch o the phone near all medical equipment
Hospitals or health care facilities may be using
equipment that could be sensitive to external radio
frequency energy.
Follow any regulations or rules in force.
Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to interference,
which could aect their performance.
Failure to comply with the following
precautions may be dangerous or illegal.
Copyright information
Bluetooth? is a registered trademark of
the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
JavaTM is a trademark or registered
trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Picsel and Picsel ViewerTM are
trademarks of Picsel Technologies, Inc.
At very high volumes, prolonged listening
to a headset can damage your hearing.
Important safety precautions
• The phone could explode if the battery is replaced
with an incorrect type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
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Contents
Make sure you have each item
• Phone
• Adapter
• Stereo headset
• Battery
• Battery travel holder
• User’s manual
Unpack
Unpack .............................................................. 3
Make sure you have each item
Get started ....................................................... 4
First steps to operate your phone
Overview of menu functions .................... 7
To access Menu mode, press [메뉴] in Idle mode.
Menu functions.............................................. 8
All menu options listed
Solve problems ........................................... 18
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information............... 20
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Power on or o
Power on
Do not turn on the phone when mobile phone use is
prohibited.
1Open the phone.
2Press and hold [ ] to turn on the phone.
3If necessary, enter the PIN and press [확인].
Power on
1Open the phone.
2Press and hold [ ].
Keys and display
Key(s) Description
Softkeys Perform the function indicated on
the bottom line of the display.
Navigation keys In Standby mode, access menu
options directly.
In Menu mode, scroll through the
menu options.
확인 key In Idle mode, enters Menu mode.
In Menu mode, selects the
highlighted menu option.
key Sends or answers a call.
In Standby mode, retrieves the last
number dialed, missed, or received.
Install and charge the phone
1Install the battery:
2Plug the adapter into the phone.
3Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.
4When the phone is completely charged (the battery
icon stops blinking), unplug the adapter from the
power outlet.
5Remove the adapter from the phone.
Low battery indicator
When the battery is low:
• a warning tone sounds,
• the battery low message displays, and
• the empty battery icon [ ] blinks.
If the battery level becomes too low, the phone
automatically turns o. Recharge your battery.
Get started
First steps to operate your phone
To remove the battery, slide the
battery catch toward the top of the
phone and hold it.
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Get started
Key(s) Description
취소 key Deletes characters from the display.
In Menu mode, returns to the
previous menu level.
key Ends a call. Hold down to switch
the phone on and o.
In Menu mode, cancels input and
returns the phone to Idle mode.
Numeric keys Enter numbers, letters, and some
special characters.
*/# key Enter special characters.
Use for some special functions.
Key(s) Description
Volume keys
(on the left)
Adjusts the phone volume.
In Standby mode, with the phone
open, adjusts the master volume.
With the phone closed, hold down
to turn on the display.
In Menu mode, scrolls through the
menu options.
Camera key In Standby mode, with the phone
open, turns on the camera. With the
phone closed, hold down to turn
on the camera.
In Capture mode, takes a photo.
1 T Service
1 Global Roaming
2 M Help Desk
3 T Optional Service
4 NATE
5 W
6 MONETA
2 Sounds
1 Ring Tone Settings
2 Download Melody
3 Alert Tones
4 Key Tones/Others
5 Volume
6 Hourly Chime
3 Display
1 Wall Paper
2 Download Image
2 Main Menu Style
3 Font Type/Size
4 Dial Number Style
5 Lighting
4 Contents box
1 Melodies
2 Images
3 Photos/Movies
4 MMS Attached Files
5 mPlayon
6 june contents box
7 Key Jjang Album
8 Anycall.com Files
9 Memory
5 Exciting Anycall
1 Camera
2 MP3
3 VOD
4 Bluetooth
5 Game
6 Voice Functions
7 Anycall.com
8 Anycall SOS
6 Organizer
1 Wake-up/Alarms
2 Scheduler
3 School Timetable
4 Memo
5 Calculator
6 English Dictionary
7 Subway Show
8 Unit Converter
9 World Clock
0 Stopwatch
7 Messages
1 New Messages
2 Inbox
3 Outbox
4 Emoticons
5 Attached Files
6 Settings
7 Message Log
8 Spam Message
9 Report SPAM
8 Phonebook
1 Search
2 Add To Phonebook
3 Groups
4 Call Log
5 Auto PIMS
6 Save Memory
7 Save Memory
8 Contact Copy/Move
# My Number
9 Settings
1 Call Settings
2 Application Settings
3 Password/Lock
4 언어 선택/Language
5 Time Setting
6 Anycall Help
# Reset
Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press [메뉴] in Idle mode.
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T Service
The SHOW menu provides you with network services
supported by SK Telecom. For further details about SK
Telecom services, contact SK Telecom.
Global Roaming
This menu allows you to use your phone outside of your
home area without any special registration. For further
details, contact SK Telecom.
M Help Desk
Use this menu to contact the customer service center
and get various information about your mobile phone
by calling the number preset in your phone.
Connect To NATE
Use this menu to access the NATE homepage that
provides a variety of up-to-date services and information
supported by SK Telecom. You can download various
ringtones, video les, and photos, and also use the
search engine.
Connect To June
Use this menu to access the June service that provides
various multimedia download services.
GXG
Use this menu to access GXG, an online game service.
You can download games or play downloaded games.
T Optional Service
Use this menu to subscribe to various services provided
by SK Telecom or cancel your subscriptions directly
on the phone. You can also check the phone number
for additional services. For further details, contact SK
Telecom.
**114
Use this menu to access the directory service. You
can nd phone numbers, addresses, and maps of the
businesses. For further details, contact SK Telecom.
Menu functions
All menu options listed
Display
The Display menu allows you to customize the settings
for the phone’s displays and lights.
Wall Paper
Use this menu to customize the idle screen or
background images for various situations on the phone.
Main Menu Style
Use this menu to select a display style of the main menu
screen displayed when you press in Idle mode.
Font Type/Size
Use this menu to select the font type or size for the text
on the display.
Dial Number Style
Use this menu to select the size, color, or eect for digits
to be displayed when you enter a phone number for
dialing.
Lighting
Use this menu to customize the lighting for the display.
Sounds
The Sounds menu allows you to customize sounds for
certain events or situations on the phone.
Ring Tone Settings
Use this menu to select a call alert type or a ringtone to
alert you to incoming calls.
Alert Tones
Use this menu to customize various tones to alert you to
various situations on the phone.
Key Tones/Others
Use this menu to customize the keypad tones and tones
you can hear while operating the phone.
Volume
Use this menu to adjust the volume level of various
phone sounds, such as the call ringtone, message
ringtone, wake-up calls, and so on.
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Hourly Chime
Use this menu to set the phone to sound an alert tone
every hour on the hour. You can set the period of time
for which the hourly alert will be used.
Messages
The Messages menu allows you to compose and send
a text or multimedia message, and view incoming or
outgoing messages and emails.
New Messages
Use this menu to compose and send a text message.
Inbox
Use this menu to view or manage received messages.
Select Internet Inbox to access the received messages
stored on the online message server.
Internet Inbox is an online message box provided
by SKT that stores messages you have received.
Outbox
Use this menu to view or manage sent messages, draft
message, or queued messages. Select Internet Outbox
to access sent messages stored on the online message
server.
Internet Outbox is an online message box
provided by SKT that stores messages you have
sent.
Emoticons
Use this menu to send a message by using preset
emoticons, or add new emoticons.
Color Mail
Use this menu to compose and send not only SMS
messages, but also color messages containing icons and
various multimedia items, such as photos and video les.
Message log
Use this menu to access logs about the messages you
have sent or received and the total number of the
messages.
Menu functions
Spam block/report
Use this menu to set the phone to block SPAM
messages, and set phone numbers or text that you want
to block.
Exciting Anycall
The Exciting Anycall menu allows you to access various
entertaining and convenient functions.
Camera
Use this menu to take a photo or record a video, and use
various camera-related funtions.
• Capture : allows you to take a photo or record a video.
• Anycall Album, External Memory Album : allows you
to view photos and videos or manage them.
• Photo Studio : allows you to edit or decorate photos,
and edit videos by using video capturing.
• Photo Print : allows you to print photos by connecting
to the phone to a compatible printer via Bluetooth
or USB.
• Photo/Movie Upload : allows you to upload photos
or videos to MagicN Album or Portal Community
websites. For further details, contact SKT.
MP3
Use this menu to listen to music or manage music
albums.
VOD
Use this menu to play videos downloaded from the
Fimm service.
File Viewer
Use this menu to open images(jpg or bmp) or
documents(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, Text, HTML,
etc.) on the phone’s memory, without corrupting les.
Bluetooth
Use this menu to access the Bluetooth wireless
technology to connect a wirelessly compatible mobile
phone, headset, PC, and photo printer within the
available range. You must pair the device with the phone
to connect them each other via Bluetooth.
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• Bluetooth mode : allows you to activate or deactivate
Bluetooth.
• Bluetooth Connect : allows you to check the paired
devices or connect one of them with the phone.
• Disconnect : allows you to check the details of the
connected device or disconnect the device from the
phone.
Entertainment
Use this menu to access various entertaining and
convenient functions, as well as play games.
Voice Funtions
Use this menu to access voice-related functions.
• Voice Command : allows you to execute functions by
verbalizing commands.
Voice Command is only supported in Korean.
• TTS : allows you to set the phone to audibly read text.
• Voice Memo : allows you to record and manage voice
memos.
PC Connect
Use this menu to connect the phone to a PC.
• Removable Disk : allows you to connect the phone
to a PC with a PC data cable and use the phone as an
external USB memory disk to transfer data between
the phone and a PC.
• PC Manager : allows you to use multimedia items and
functions provided from Anycall Land.
• Anycall Music : allows you to use music items
provided from Anycall Land.
• Any PC : Any PC, a remote computing program,
enables you to control a Windows-based host PC
or transfer les between the host PC and guest PC.
Once you have installed the Any PC program to each
Menu functions
PC, you can conveniently work with the host PC from
any other PC specied as a guest.
Anycall Land Files
Use this menu to access and manage les downloaded
from Anycall Land.
Anycall SOS
This menu allows you to activate the SOS message
feature, which allows you to send an SOS message
to registered phone numbers to ask for help in an
emergency.
Phonebook
The Phonebook menu allows you to store your contacts’
personal information and manage them eciently.
Search
Use this menu to search for a phone number by
entering a keyword, such as a name, a phone number, or
an email address.
Add To Phonebook
Use this menu to save phone numbers and contact
information.
Groups
Use this menu to organize your contacts by grouping
them based on specic categories.
Call Log
Use this menu to check the time length of the calls you
have made or received.
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Sel Save Memory
Use this menu to select your memory to save phone
numbers and contact information.
Copy All
Use this menu to copy your contacts between USIM and
phone memory.
My Number
Use this menu to edit your phone information.
Organizer
The Organizer menu allows you to manage your
schedule, tasks, or memos, and other convenient
functions helpful for your daily life.
Wake-up call/Alarms
Use this menu to set a wake-up call to wake you up
in the morning or multiple alarms to sound at specic
times.
Scheduler
Use this menu to organize and check your daily, weekly,
or monthly schedule.
School Timetable
Use this menu to set up a timetable of your class
schedule.
Memo
Use this menu to make and manage memos for things
that are important to you.
Menu functions
Calculator
Use this menu to use the phone as a calculator for the
four arithmetical operations.
English Dictionary
Use this menu to search for Korean words or English
words, create your own wordbook, or enjoy a word quiz.
Subway Show
Use this menu to check the subway map of the major
cities in Korea.
Subway Show is only supported in Korean.
Unit Converter
Use this menu to perform conversions for units, such as
length or currency.
World Clock
Use this menu to check the current time in other parts
of the world.
Stopwatch
Use this menu to measure interval of elapsed time.
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Contents Box
The Contents Box menu allows you to access various
multimedia items from other sources, as well as
embedded items.
Melodies
Use this menu to access and manage ringtones stored in
the phone’s memory.
Images
Use this menu to view and manage images stored in the
phone’s memory.
Photos/Movies
Use this menu to view photos or videos in Anycall
Album or photos decorated on your online photo
album.
MP3
Use this menu to access and manage MP3 stored in the
phone’s memory.
Attached Files
Use this menu to access and manage les you have
saved from Multimail messages to the phone’s memory.
Anycall Land
Use this menu to access and manage les downloaded
from Anycall Land.
Memory
Use this menu to check the amount of memory
currently being used in each menu. You can also format
a memory card.
Settings
The Settings menu allows you to access various setting
options to customise the phone to your preferences and
needs. You can also reset the settings to their default
status.
Menu functions
Call Settings
Use this menu to set up various options for making or
receiving calls.
• Receive/End Settings : allows you to select how to
answer or end a call. Video Call Settings : allows you
to select how to video call.
• Video call Settings : allows you to select how to video
call.
• Call Reject : allows you to set the phone to block a call
or select how to reject a call.
• Region/International Code Settings : allows you to set
region code and international code.
• Flight Mode : allows you to make the phone`s all
functions requiring network connections disabled, or
set the current time and date.
• Network Settings : allows you to set network.
Application Settings
Use this menu to customize the settings for the display,
sounds, camera, messages, or Bluetooth.
Password/Lock
Use this menu to set the phone’s password or lock the
phone.
언어 선택/Language
Use this menu to change the display language.
Anycall Help
Use this menu to view help information about how to
use the phone’s major functions.
Reset
Use this menu to reset all of the phone’s settings to
their factory default, or clear memory. You can reset the
phone’s settings by functions you want separately.
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To save the time and expense of an unnecessary service
call, perform the simple checks in this section before
contacting a service professional.
When you switch on your phone, the following
messages may appear:
“Insert USIM card”
• Be sure that the USIM card is correctly installed.
“Phone locked Enter password”
• The automatic locking function has been enabled. You
must enter the phone’s password before you can use
the phone.
“Enter PIN1”
• You are using your phone for the rst time. You must
enter the PIN1 supplied with the USIM card.
• The PIN1 Check feature is enabled. Every time the
phone is switched on, the PIN1 has to be entered. To
disable this feature, use the PIN check menu.
“Enter PUK”
• The PIN1 code has been entered incorrectly three times
in succession, and the phone is now blocked. Enter the
PUK1 supplied by your service provider.
“No Service,” “Network Failure,” or “Not Done”
displays
• The network connection has been lost. You may be in a
weak signal area. Move and try again.
• You are trying to access an option for which you have
no subscription with your service provider. Contact the
service provider for further details.
You have entered a number but it was not dialled
• Be sure that you have pressed [ ].
• Be sure you have accessed the right cellular network.
• Be sure that you have not set an outgoing call barring
option.
Your correspondent cannot reach you
• Be sure your phone is switched on. ( [ ] pressed for
more than one second.)
• Be sure you are accessing the correct cellular network.
• Be sure that you have not set an outgoing call barring
option.
Your correspondent cannot hear you speaking
• Be sure you have switched o the microphone.
• Be sure you are holding the phone close enough to
your mouth. The microphone is located at the bottom
of the phone.
The phone starts beeping and “LOW BATTERY “
ashes on the display
• Your battery is insuciently charged. Recharge the
battery.
The audio quality of the call is poor
• Check the signal strength indicator on the display
( ). The number of bars indicates the signal
strength from strong ( ) to weak ( ).
• Try moving the phone slightly or moving closer to a
window if you are in a building.
No number is dialled when you re-call a Contacts
entry
• Use the Contact Search feature to ensure the number
has been stored correctly.
• Re-store the number, if necessary.
If the above guidelines do not help you to solve the
problem, take note of:
• The model and serial numbers of your phone
•Your warranty details
•A clear description of the problem
Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales
service.
Solve problems
Help and personal needs
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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.
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.
Health and safety information
For body worn operations, this model phone has been
testde and meets the FCC exposure guidelines when
used with a Samsung accessory designated for this
product or when used with an accessroy that contains
no metal and that positons the handset a minimum 1.5
cm from the body.
Non-compliance with the above restrictions may result in
violation of FCC RF exposure guidelines.
SAR information on this and other model phones can
be viewed on-line at www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid. This site
uses the phone FCC ID number A3LSCHW960.
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
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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 scientic 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 eects (by heating tissue),
exposure to low level RF that does not produce heating
eects causes no known adverse health eects. Many
studies of low level RF exposures have not found any
biological eects. Some studies have suggested that
some biological eects may occur, but such ndings
have not been conrmed by additional research. In
some cases, other researchers have had diculty
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 scientic 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
Health and safety information
eects 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 eects of
wireless phone use on human health.
FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the
federal agencies that have responsibility for dierent
aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated eorts at
the federal level. The following agencies belong to this
working group:
• “National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• “Environmental Protection Agency
• “Federal Communications Commission
•“Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• “National Telecommunications and Information
Administration
The National Institutes of Health participates in some
interagency working group activities, as well.
FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless
phones with the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC). All phones that are sold in the United States must
comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure.
FCC relies on FDA and other health agencies for safety
questions about wireless phones.
FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless
phone networks rely upon. While these base stations
operate at higher power than do the wireless phones
themselves, the RF exposures that people get from these
base stations are typically thousands of times lower than
those they can get from wireless phones. Base stations
are thus not the primary subject of the safety questions
discussed in this document.
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What are the results of the research done already?
The research done thus far has produced conicting
results, and many studies have suered from aws in their
research methods. Animal experiments investigating
the eects of radio frequency energy (RF) exposures
characteristic of wireless phones have yielded conicting
results that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories.
A few animal studies, however, have suggested that low
levels of RF could accelerate the development of cancer
in laboratory animals. However, many of the studies that
showed increased tumor development used animals
that had been genetically engineered or treated with
cancer-causing chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to
develop cancer in absence of RF exposure. Other studies
exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day.
These conditions are not similar to the conditions under
which people use wireless phones, so we don’t know
with certainty what the results of such studies mean for
human health.
Three large epidemiology studies have been published
since December 2000. Between them, the studies
investigated any possible association between the use
of wireless phones and primary brain cancer, glioma,
meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain
or salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers. None of the
studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful health
eects 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
eect 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
Health and safety information
answers about some health eects, 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 diculties in
measuring actual RF exposure during day-to-day use of
wireless phones. Many factors aect this measurement,
such as the angle at which the phone is held, or which
model of phone is used.
What is FDA doing to nd out more about the
possible health eects 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 eects 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 inuential 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 scientic
oversight, obtaining input from experts in government,
industry, and academic organizations. CTIA-funded
research is conducted through contracts to independent
investigators. The initial research will include both
laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users.
The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of
additional research needs in the context of the latest
research developments around the world.
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What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to
radio frequency energy from my wireless phone?
If there is a risk from these products - and at this point
we do not know that there is - it is probably very small.
But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential
risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize your
exposure to radio frequency energy (RF). Since time is
a key factor in how much exposure a person receives,
reducing the amount of time spent using a wireless
phone will reduce RF exposure.
• “If you must conduct extended conversations by
wireless phone every day, you could place more
distance between your body and the source of the RF,
since the exposure level drops o 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 scientic 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 scientic 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 leaets containing such
a recommendation in December 2000. They noted that
no evidence exists that using a wireless phone causes
brain tumors or other ill eects. Their recommendation
to limit wireless phone use by children was strictly
precautionary; it was not based on scientic evidence
that any health hazard exists.
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Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks
from exposure to RF emissions?
Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF
emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to
believe that hands-free kits reduce risks. Hands-free
kits can be used with wireless phones for convenience
and comfort. These systems reduce the absorption of
RF energy in the head because the phone, which is the
source of the RF emissions, will not be placed against the
head. On the other hand, if the phone is mounted against
the waist or other part of the body during use, then that
part of the body will absorb more RF energy. Wireless
phones marketed in the U.S. are required to meet safety
requirements regardless of whether they are used against
the head or against the body. Either conguration should
result in compliance with the safety limit.
Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield
the head from RF radiation work?
Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF
emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to
believe that accessories that claim to shield the head
from those emissions reduce risks. Some products that
claim to shield the user from RF absorption use special
phone cases, while others involve nothing more than a
metallic accessory attached to the phone. Studies have
shown that these products generally do not work as
advertised. Unlike “hand-free” kits, these so-called “shields”
may interfere with proper operation of the phone. The
phone may be forced to boost its power to compensate,
leading to an increase in RF absorption. In February
2002, the Federal trade Commission (FTC) charged two
companies that sold devices that claimed to protect
wireless phone users from radiation with making false
and unsubstantiated claims. According to FTC, these
defendants lacked a reasonable basis to substantiate
their claim.
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What about wireless phone interference with
medical equipment?
Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can
interact with some electronic devices. For this reason,
FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure
electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted cardiac
pacemakers and debrillators from wireless telephones.
This test method is now part of a standard sponsored
by the Association for the Advancement of Medical
instrumentation (AAMI). The nal draft, a joint eort 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 debrillators 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
species test methods and performance requirements for
hearing aids and wireless phones so that no interference
occurs when a person uses a compatible phone and a
compatible hearing aid at the same time. This standard
was approved by the IEEE in 2000.
FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for
possible interactions with other medical devices. Should
harmful interference be found to occur, FDA will conduct
testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the
problem.
Additional information on the safety of RF exposures
from various sources can be obtained from the following
organizations:
• FCC RF Safety Program:
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
http://www.epa.gov/radiation/
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s
(OSHA) : http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/
radiofrequencyradiation/index.html
• National institute for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH) : http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/emfpg.html
• World health Organization (WHO): http://www.who.
int/peh-emf/
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• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation
Protection: http://www.icnirp.de
• National Radiation Protection Board (UK): http://
www.nrpb.org.uk
• Updated 4/3/2002: US food and Drug Administration
http://www.fda.gov/cellphones
Road Safety
Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to
communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But
an important responsibility accompanies the benets of
wireless phones, one that every user must uphold.
When driving a car, driving is your rst 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 o 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
trac or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet,
snow, ice and even heavy trac can be hazardous.
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Do not take notes or look up phone numbers
while driving. Jotting down a “to do” list or ipping
through your address book takes attention away
from your primary responsibility, driving safely.
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6 Dial sensibly and assess the trac; if possible, place
calls when you are not moving or before pulling into
trac. Try to plan calls when your car will be stationary.
If you need to make a call while moving, dial only a
few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then
continue.
7 Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations
that may be distracting. Make people you are talking
with aware you are driving and suspend conversations
that have the potential to divert your attention from
the road.
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Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial 9-1-1
or other local emergency number in the case of re,
trac accident or medical emergencies. Remember, it
is a free call on your wireless phone!
9 Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies.
If you see an auto accident, crime in progress or other
serious emergency where lives are in danger, call 9-
1-1 or other local emergency number, as you would
want others to do for you.
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Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergency
wireless assistance number when necessary. If
you see a broken-down vehicle posing no serious
hazard, a broken trac signal, a minor trac
accident where no one appears injured, or a vehicle
you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or
other special non-emergency number.
“The wireless industry reminds you to use your
phone safely when driving.”
For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE, or visit
our web-site www.wow-com.com
Provided by the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet
Association
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Operating Environment
Remember to follow any special regulations in force in
any area and always switch your phone o whenever it
is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference
or danger. When connecting the phone or any accessory
to another device, read its user’s guide for detailed safety
instructions. Do not connect incompatible products.
As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment,
users are advised that for the satisfactory operation
of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is
recommended that the equipment should only be used
in the normal operating position (held to your ear with
the antenna pointing over your shoulder).
Using Your Phone Near Other
Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from
radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic
equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals
from your wireless phone. Consult the manufacturer to
discuss alternatives.
Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum
distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between
a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential
interference with the pacemaker.
These recommendations are consistent with the
independent research and recommendations of Wireless
Technology Research.
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Persons with pacemakers:
• should always keep the phone more than 15 cm
(6 inches) from their pacemaker when the phone is
switched on.
•should not carry the phone in a breast pocket.
•should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize
potential interference.
If you have any reason to suspect that interference is
taking place, switch your phone o 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 o 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 aect 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 o in any facility where posted notices
require you to do so.
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Potentially Explosive Environments
Switch your phone o when in any area with a potentially
explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions.
Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or re
resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Users are advised to switch the phone o 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 liqueed 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
o 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 ocial
emergency number). Emergency numbers vary by
location.
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If certain features are in use (call barring, for example),
you may rst 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
o the call until given permission to do so.
Restricting Children’s access to your Phone
Your phone is not a toy. Children should not be allowed
to play with it because they could hurt themselves and
others, damage the phone or make calls that increase
your phone bill.
FCC Notice and Cautions
FCC Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and,f not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.If this equipment does cause
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harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment o
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
dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
The phone may cause TV or radio interference if used
in close proximity to receiving equipment. The FCC can
require you to stop using the phone if such interference
cannot be eliminated.
Vehicles using liqueed 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 modications 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 qualied 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.
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• Do not store or carry ammable 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 inates 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 inates, serious injury could
result.
• Switch your phone o 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
oender, 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 nd 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 o 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.
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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
conguration, signal strength, operating temperature,
features selected, frequency of calls, and voice, data, and
other application usage patterns.
Battery Precautions
• Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in
any way.
• Use the battery only for its intended purpose.
• If you use the phone near the network’s base station,
it uses less power; talk and standby time are greatly
aected 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 aect the charging capacity
of your battery: it may require cooling or warming
rst.
• 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-
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ion batteries are particularly aected by temperatures
below 0℃(32 ℉).
• Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-
circuiting can occur when a metallic object (coin, clip
or pen) causes a direct connection between the + and
- terminals of the battery (metal strips on the battery),
for example when you carry a spare battery in a pocket
or bag. Short-circuiting the terminals may damage the
battery or the object causing the short-circuiting.
• Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local
regulations. In some areas, the disposal of batteries
in household or business trash may be prohibited. For
safe disposal options for Li-Ion batteries, contact your
nearest Samsung authorized service center. Always
recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a re.
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 fulll 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 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.
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• 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 ash 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 modied
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 qualied
service facility. The personnel there will assist you, and
if necessary, arrange for service.
• When the phone or battery gets wet, the label
indicating water damage inside the phone changes
colour. 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 ash 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. Unauthorised antennas or modied
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 qualied
service facility. The personnel there will assist you, and
if necessary, arrange for service.
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