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* 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
different from the illustrations in this guide.
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English. 11/2005. Rev.1.0
SCH-X979
User’s Guide
Drive safely at all times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park
the vehicle first.
Important
safety
precautions
Failure to comply with the following
precautions may be dangerous or illegal.
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.
Keep your phone away from small children
All wireless phones may be subject to interference,
which could affect their performance.
Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories,
out of the reach of small children.
Be aware of special regulations
Accessories and batteries
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.
Use only Samsung-approved accessories and
batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could
damage your phone and may be dangerous.
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 [
].
Important safety precautions
Interference
• The phone could explode if the battery is
replaced with an incorrect type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Use of authorised software
Use only Samsung-authorised software. The use of
any unauthorised 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 47
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 “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, [
Simple, sleek design with Intenna
Samsung’s powerful intenna technology allows
the best call quality without an annoying external
antenna.
Special features of your phone
•
Indicates a soft key, whose function is displayed
on the phone screen. For example, 
Phonebook
Store home, office, or cellular
phone numbers for your contacts.
•
Short message service (SMS)
Chat and share interest with your friends, family,
or co-workers by SMS messages.
Game
Enjoy embedded games on your
phone..
•
Calendar
Keep track of your daily and
monthly schedule.
•
Alarm
Use your phone as an alarm clock
to wake you up in the morning or
notify you of an impending event.
Calculator
Perform basic calculations and do
currency conversions.
Special features of your phone
•
•
Use the alarm clock ................................................ 16
Manage schedule .................................................... 16
Contents
Unpack
Menu functions
First steps to operating your phone
All menu options listed
Install and charge the phone ..................................... 7
Power on or off........................................................ 8
Keys and display ..................................................... 9
Access menu functions ............................................ 11
Customise your phone............................................. 12
Make/Answer calls .................................................. 13
Solve problems
Step outside the phone
14
Begin with Phonebook, messages, and other features
Use Phonebook....................................................... 14
Send/View messages .............................................. 15
Call functions
22
Advanced calling features
Buttons, features, and locations
Get started
18
ABC, T9 Word, 123, and Symbol mode
Make sure you have each item
Your phone
Enter text
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46
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information
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Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press  in Idle mode.
1 Calls
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3 Message
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4 Scheduler
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6 Setup
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Missed
Incoming
Outgoing
Air time
Call forward
Call waiting
Call reject
Airplane mode
2 Phonebook
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Find
Add
Group settings
My phone #
Memory status
New message
Inbox
Outbox
Msg settings
Memory info
SMS Groups
Quick SMS
Email Groups
SMS Counter
SMS Reply
View month
Jump to date
Alarm set
Calculator
Today
To do list
Memo pad
Countdown
World time
Unit converter
Currency converter
5 Games
p.38
Sounds
Display
Answer mode
Security
Entry method
Quick Menu
7 R-world
p.44
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R-Menu
Contents
Reset R-Menu
UTK Menu
Unpack
Your phone
Make sure you have each item
First steps to operating your phone
Phone
Travel Adapter
Battery
User’s Guide
You can obtain various accessories from your local
Samsung dealer.
• The items supplied with your phone and the
accessories available at your Samsung dealer may
vary, depending on your country or service provider.
• Use the purchased accessories with only Samsungauthorised devices.
• The use of these accessories with other devices
could
cause problems and any repair costs would not be
covered by the warranty.
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 cover.
Plug the travel adapter
into the phone.
Plug the adapter into
a standard AC wall
outlet.
When the phone is completely charged (the
battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter
from the power outlet.
Remove 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.
Power on or off
Power on
1. Press and hold [
the phone.
] to turn on
Do not turn on the
phone when
mobile phone use
is prohibited.
2. If necessary, enter the PIN and
press .
Power off
Press and hold [
].
If the battery level becomes too low, the phone
automatically turns off. Recharge your battery.
Your phone
Keys and display
Keys
Perform the functions indicated on the bottom
line of the display.
In Idle mode, access the following menus
directly.
• [Up]: Message;Voice Message when
pressed and held.
• [Down]: Game
• [Left]: View month
• [Right]: Sound
In Menu mode, scroll through the menu
options.
i key
In Idle mode, access the R-Menu menu.
Make or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve the last number
dialled, missed, or received.
End a call.
Press and hold to switch the phone on or off.
In Menu mode, cancel input and return the
phone to Idle mode.
Delete characters from the display.
In Menu mode, return to the previous menu
level.
Enter numbers, letters, and some special
characters.
Enter special characters.
In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to activate
or deactivate Silent mode. In Standby mode,
enters the Ringer menu when pressed and
held [ ].
Display
Layout
Icons
displays various icon.
Menu
Icons
Find
Soft key function
indicators
show the current
functions assigned to the
two soft keys.
New SMS message
(continued)
New voicemail
Alarm set
Lock mode
Your phone
Text and graphics
displays messages,
instructions, and
information you enter.
Icons
Restriction on
Ringer type settingp. 38
•
: Ringer only
•
: Silent
•
: 1 beep
•
: Vibration
•
: Vib. & Ringer
Received signal strength
•
: Vib. then ringer
Roaming
•
: Ringer then vib.
Call in progress
Silent modep. 12
Out of your service area; you
cannot make or receive calls
Battery power level
Your phone
Access menu functions
Use the soft
keys
The roles of the soft keys vary
depending on the function you have
selected. 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
in the Phonebook
menu.
Select an
option
1. Press the appropriate soft key.
2. Press the Navigation keys to
move to the next or previous
option.
3. Press .
Idle mode
banner
1. In Idle mode, press 
and select Setup → Display →
Banner.
2. Press and [C] to clear the
default banner.
3. Enter a new banner.
4. Press .
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Silent mode
You can switch the phone to Silent
mode to avoid disturbing other
people.
Press and hold [ ] in Idle mode.
Phone lock
Make/Answer calls
Make a call
2. Press [
1. In Idle mode, press 
and select Setup → Security.
2. Enter the default password,
00000000 and press .
5. Enter the new password again
and press .
6. Select Phone lock.
].
3. To end the call, press [
Answer a call
3. Select Change lock.
4. Enter a new 4- to 8- digit
password and press .
1. Enter an area code and phone
number.
].
1. When the phone is ringing,
press [
].
2. To end the call, press [
Adjust the
volume during
a call
Your phone
You can protect the phone against
unauthorised use with a phone
password. The phone will require
the password on power-up.
].
Press [ ] or [ ].
7. Select Once or On.
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Step outside the phone
To the UIM card:
Begin with Phonebook, messages, and other features
1. In Idle mode, enter a phone
number and press .
Use Phonebook
Add an entry
To the phone’s memory:
1. In Idle mode, enter a phone
number and press .
2. Enter a name and press .
3. Press  and select a
number type.
4. Specify the contact information:
Location number, Home, Office,
Mobile, Pager, Fax, E-Mail1,
E-Mail2, URL, ETC, Default
number, Group, and Ringer.
5. Press  to save the entry.
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2. Enter a name and press .
3. Press  to save the entry.
Find an entry
1. In Idle mode, press .
2. Select an entry.
3. Scroll to a number and press
] to dial, or  to
access options.
Send/View messages
View a text
message
(continued)
2. Enter the message text and
press .
3. Select Save & Send or Send
only or Save only.
4. Enter destination numbers.
5. Press  to send the
message.
View a text
message
When a notification appears:
Press  to view the message
immediately.
When you access Phone or Card in the Inbox menu,
a list of the received messages displays. Press
 to read the message you want.
Message (Menu 3)
.
2. Enter the e-mail text and press .
3. Select one of the following saving options:
• Save & Send: save a copy of the message and
then sends the message.
• Send only: send the message. The message
will be deleted after sending.
• Save only: save the message so that it can be
sent later.
4. Enter an e-mail address and press .
To send the message to multiple destinations,
press [Down] and enter additional e-mail address.
5. When you have finished, press  to send and/
or save the e-mail.
Inbox (Menu 3.2)
Menu functions
3. Enter a phone number.
To send the message to multiple destinations,
press [Down] and enter additional numbers.
4. When you have finished, press  to send and/
or save the message.
Icons displayed on the list indicate the messages’
status:
•
: Read
•
: Urgent
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Menu functions
Using message options
Accessing voicemail messages
While viewing a message, press  to access
the following options:
• Forward: send the message to other persons.
• Call/Save: make a call to the sender’s phone
number or save the number to Phonebook.
• Erase: erase the currently selected message from
your Inbox.
• Copy to Phone/Copy to Card: copy the message
to the card or phone’s memory.
When you receive a voicemail message, a text
notification displays. Press [
], and the phone dials
the voicemail centre. Then follow the voice prompts
from the system to listen to the message.
You can send a reply to the sender by pressing
.
While viewing the message list, press  to
access the following options:
• Erase: erase the currently selected message.
• Erase Multi: erase the messages you select.
• Erase All: erase all messages.
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You can also check your voicemails by accessing Voice
mail in the Inbox menu.
Outbox (Menu 3.3)
Use this menu to access messages you have sent or
failed to send, or saved for later use.
Viewing sent text messages
When you access Phone or Card in the Outbox
menu, a list of sent or saved messages appears. Press
 to read the mesages you want. Icons
displayed on the list indicate the messages’ status:
•
: Sent
•
: Failed to send
Use this menu to customise the settings of various
options for receiving or sending messages.
• Scroll timer: set the time interval in which the
phone scrolls to a following screen, 1 through 5
seconds.
When this option is set to Off, you can manually
scroll to the next screen using [Up] or [Down].
• Msg. reminder: set how often the phone reminds
you of new messages.
• Alert on call: set whether or not the phone
informs you when you receive a new message
during a call.
• New message: customise the settings for your
outgoing messages.
Priority: set the priority level of messages.
Delivery ack.: activate or deactivate the delivery
acknowledgement feature. When this is activated,
the network informs you whether your message is
delivered to the recipient or not.
• Canned msg.: preset sentences to use when
composing a new message.
You can send the message again by pressing
.
While viewing the message list, press  to
access the following options:
• Erase: erase the currently selected message.
• Erase Multi: erase the selected messages.
• Erase All: erase all messages.
Message (Menu 3)
Msg settings (Menu 3.4)
While viewing a message, press  to access
the following options:
• Call/Save: make a call to the sender’s phone
number or save the number to Phonebook.
• Erase: erase the currently selected message from
your Inbox.
• Copy to Phone/Copy to Card: move the
message to the phone’s memory or the card.
Menu functions
Using message options
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Menu functions
Memory info (Menu 3.5)
This menu displays how many messages are stored in
the card and the phone’s memory.
SMS Groups (Menu 3.6)
Using this menu, you can preset up to 5 SMS groups
that you send a message most frequently.
• Press the Options soft key to view members, clear
or rename the group. You can add members to the
group at View Members option. However, the
information of the member that is supposed to be
added should be saved in the Phone Book.
• Press the Send soft key to send the message to
the group.
Quick SMS (Menu 3.7)
Quick SMS is a way of sending short, simple
messages using preset message template that are
then delivered immediately to other people.
Creating the buddy list
1. On the Quick SMS screen, select View Members.
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2. Select a contact from the Phone Book list.
3. Press .
Setup (Menu 6)
Use this menu to set up audible alerts at a specified
time to inform you that certain things have happened.
• Connect: set the phone to sound a connect tone
when your call is connected to the system.
• Disconnect: set the phone to sound a disconnect
tone when a call is disconnected by the other
person.
• Power on/off: set the phone to sound an alert
when you turn on or off the phone.
• Exit silent mode: set the phone to sound an alert
when you exit silent mode.
• Call time alert: set the phone to sound an alert
every minute during a call.
Display (Menu 6.2)
Menu functions
•
Vibration: the phone vibrates.
Vib. & Ringer: the phone vibrates and rings at the
same time.
Vib. then ringer: the phone vibrates and then
rings.
Ringer then vib.: the phone rings and then
vibrates.
Banner (Menu 6.2.2)
Use this menu to set a banner message to be
displayed at the bottom of the display in Idle mode.
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Menu functions
Backlight (Menu 6.2.3)
Main clock
Use this menu to select the length of time the
backlight stays on. You can also set the display
brightness and the keypad backlight.
• Main LCD: select the length of time the backlight
stays on.
• LCD brightness: adjust the brightness of the
display for varying lighting conditions.
• Keypad: select the keypad backlight mode
setting.
Save mode: use the backlight only between
18:00 and 8:00. Doing this saves the battery
power.
Normal mode: flash the backlight when you press
any key.
You can set the current time and date. While in a
service area, you are not allowed to change the time
and date setting since the phone receives time
information from the network. Use this menu when
you are out of a service area.
Language (Menu 6.2.4)
Use this menu to change the language of the display
text.
Set time (Menu 6.2.5)
Use this menu to set the current time and date or set
up the time zones for the Dual Clock wallpaper.
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Enter the time in 24-hour format and the date in the
following order: year, month, and day.
Dual clock
You can choose two time zones to be displayed when
you select Dual clock for the wallpaper image.
To select time zones for the dual clock:
1. Press [Left] or [Right] to select Location on the
upper line and press [Down].
2. Press [Left] or [Right] to select the time zone for
the left clock and press [Down].
3. Press [Left] or [Right] to select the time zone for
the right clock.
4. Press .
To apply Daylight Savings Time:
You can apply daylight savings time to each clock.
Contrast (Menu 6.2.6)
Use this menu to adjust the contrast of the display for
varying lighting conditions.
Use this menu to display numbers in colours when
entering a number for dialling.
Service Area (Menu 6.2.8)
This menu displays the current service area the user is
in. The service area is also displayed for about 1
seconds when your phone is registered onto a network
or when you make or receive a call.
Use this menu to select how to answer an incoming
call.
• By folder open: The phone answers when you
open the phone. If the phone is already open,
press [
].
• By send key: the phone answers only when you
press [
].
• By any key: the phone answers when you press
any key, except the soft keys and [
].
Setup (Menu 6)
Dialing font (Menu 6.2.7)
Answer mode (Menu 6.3)
Menu functions
1. Press [Left] or [Right] to select DST on the upper
line.
2. Scroll to the clock to which you want to apply
summer time.
3. Press [Left] or [Right] to select On.
4. Press .
Security (Menu 6.4)
Use this menu to protect your phone against
unauthorised use by managing the several access
codes of your phone and the card.
To access the Security menu, you must enter the 4to 8- digit lock code and press . The lock code is
preset to 00000000 at the factory.
Phone lock (Menu 6.4.1)
Use this menu to lock your phone.
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Menu functions
•
•
•
On: lock the phone. Each time turning on the
phone, you need to enter the lock code to use the
phone.
Off: deactivate lock mode.
Once: lock the phone just one time. Once the lock
code is entered, the phone unlocks.
In Lock mode, you cannot use the phone’s menu
function and dial numbers, except for making an
emergency call.
To unlock the phone:
1. Press .
2. Enter the 4- to 8-digit lock code and press .
Change lock (Menu 6.4.2)
Use this menu to change your current lock code to a
new one. The lock code is preset to 00000000 at the
factory.
1. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit lock code and press
.
2. Enter the code again and press .
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Emergency # (Menu 6.4.3)
Your phone provides the option of storing three
emergency numbers. All of these numbers can be
manually dialed at any time, even if your phone is
locked or all outgoing calls are restricted.
Storing an emergency number
1. Select a location.
2. Press [C] to clear the existing number.
3. Enter a number and press  to save the
number.
119, 110 and 120 will remain as emergency
numbers, even if you change them on the
emergency number list.
Making an emergency call in Lock mode
Enter one of the programmed emergency numbers
and press [
].
Voice privacy (Menu 6.4.4)
Used only in digital networks, Voice Privacy encrypts
the voice channel so that people cannot eavesdrop on
This feature may not be available in all areas.
Contact your service provider for details and
availability.
Use this menu to restrict the use of your phone.
• Outgoing: restrict outgoing calls from your
phone, except emergency calls on standard
emergency numbers, such as 119, 110 and 120, or
the 3 programmed numbers in Emergency #.
• Incoming: restrict incoming calls.
• Phonebook: restrict use of Phonebook.
Clear memory (Menu 6.4.6)
Reset phone (Menu 6.4.7)
Use this menu to restore the default settings of all
user-selectable options, or clear information in the
phone’s memory.
1. Select a reset option.
• Functions only: restore the default settings of
all user-selectable options.
• All: clear all information stored in the phone’s
memory and restore the default settings of the
options.
When you reset your phone using the All option,
information stored on the UIM card does not reset.
Setup (Menu 6)
Restriction (Menu 6.4.5)
1. Select Phonebook or Messages.
2. Select the memory location you want to clear.
To clear both the memories, select All.
3. Select Yes to confirm the clearing.
Menu functions
your conversation. Use this menu to enable or disable
Voice privacy.
• Standard: the phone uses a standard line for
calls.
• Enhanced: the phone makes and receives calls on
an encrypted high security line.
2. Select Yes to confirm the reset. The phone
reboots, turning itself off and then back on.
Use this menu to clear Phonebook entries or messages
stored in the card’s memory and phone’s memory.
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Menu functions
Card setup (Menu 6.4.8)
Accessing the favorite item
Use this menu to access the security options for the
card.
• PIN check: activate the PIN check feature. You
must enter the PIN assigned to your card each
time you switch on the phone.
• Change PIN: change the PIN of your card to a
new one, provided that the PIN check feature is
enabled.
• UIM lock: lock your UIM card.
1. In Idle mode, press the number key corresponding
to the item you want to access.
2. Press .
Entry method (Menu 6.5)
Reset R-Menu (Menu 7.3)
Use this menu to select the default text input mode.
Quick Menu (Menu 6.6)
You can set up a menu of your own using your favorite
menu items, which can be accessed by specific
number keys.
Setting up the favorite item access
1. Select a location.
2. Scroll to the menu you want and press .
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R-world
(Menu 7)
R-Menu (Menu 7.1)
Contents (Menu 7.2)
UTK Menu (Menu 7.4)
Solve problems
“No service,” “Network failure,” or “Not
done” displays
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.
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.
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Solve problems
Your correspondent cannot hear you speaking
•
•
The battery doesn’t charge properly or the
phone sometimes turns itself off
•
Be sure that you have switched on 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
WARNING!” 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
Phonebook entry
•
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Use the Find menu to ensure the number has been
stored correctly.
•
Re-store the number, if necessary.
Wipe the charging contacts both on the phone and
on the battery with a clean soft cloth.
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.
Health and safety information
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals
Certification Information (SAR)
Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver.
It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the
exposure limits for radio frequency (RF) energy set by
the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the
U.S. government. These FCC exposure limits are
derived from the recommendations of two expert
organizations, the National Counsel on Radiation
Protection and Measurement (NCRP) and the Institute
of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). In both
cases, the recommendations were developed by
scientific and engineering experts drawn from
industry, government, and academia after extensive
reviews of the scientific literature related to the
biological effects of RF energy.
The exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless mobile
phones employs a unit of measurement known as the
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR is a measure
of the rate of absorption of RF energy by the human
body expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg).
The FCC requires wireless phones to comply with a
safety limit of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The
FCC exposure limit incorporates a substantial margin
of safety to give additional protection to the public and
to account for any variations in measurements.
SAR tests are conducted using standard operating
positions accepted by the FCC with the phone
transmitting at its highest certified power level in all
tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is
determined at the highest certified power level, the
actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be
well below the maximum value. This is because the
phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels
so as to use only the power required to reach the
network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless
base station antenna, the lower the power output.
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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 limit established by the FCC.
Tests 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: 1.21W/Kg, Bodyworn:
0.933W/Kg.
For body worn operations, this model phone has been
tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines
when used 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 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 which is usually
printed somewhere on the case of the phone.
Sometimes it may be necessary to remove the battery
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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.
Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?
The available scientific evidence does not show that
any health problems are associated with using
wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that
wireless phones are absolutely safe. Wireless phones
emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the
microwave range while being used. They also emit
very low levels of RF when in the stand-by mode.
Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects
(by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF that does
not produce heating effects causes no known adverse
health effects. Many studies of low level RF exposures
have not found any biological effects. Some studies
have suggested that some biological effects may
occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by
additional research. In some cases, other researchers
have had difficulty in reproducing those studies, or in
determining the reasons for inconsistent results.
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These RF exposures are limited by Federal
Communications Commission safety guidelines that
were developed with the advice of FDA and other
federal health and safety agencies. When the phone is
located at greater distances from the user, the
exposure to RF is drastically lower because a person's
RF exposure decreases rapidly with increasing
distance from the source. The so-called “cordless
phones,” which have a base unit connected to the
telephone wiring in a house, typically operate at far
lower power levels, and thus produce RF exposures
well within the FCC's compliance limits.
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.
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Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA
regulatory actions, FDA has urged the wireless phone
industry to take a number of steps, including the
following:
• “Support needed research into possible biological
effects of RF of the type emitted by wireless
phones;
• “Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes
any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary
for device function; and
• “Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones
with the best possible information on possible
effects of wireless phone use on human health.
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“Occupational Safety and Health Administration
“National Telecommunications and Information
Administration
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
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.
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.
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.
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What are the results of the research done
already?
The research done thus far has produced conflicting
results, and many studies have suffered from flaws in
their research methods. Animal experiments
investigating the effects of radio frequency energy
(RF) exposures characteristic of wireless phones have
yielded conflicting results that often cannot be
repeated in other laboratories. A few animal studies,
however, have suggested that low levels of RF could
accelerate the development of cancer in laboratory
animals. However, many of the studies that showed
increased tumor development used animals that had
been genetically engineered or treated with cancercausing 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.
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
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directly applicable to human populations, but ten or
more years' follow-up may be needed to provide
answers about some health effects, such as cancer.
This is because the interval between the time of
exposure to a cancer-causing agent and the time
tumors develop - if they do - may be many, many
years. The interpretation of epidemiological studies is
hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF
exposure during day-to-day use of wireless phones.
Many factors affect this measurement, such as the
angle at which the phone is held, or which model of
phone is used.
What is FDA doing to find out more about the
possible health effects of wireless phone RF?
FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology
Program and with groups of investigators around the
world to ensure that high priority animal studies are
conducted to address important questions about the
effects of exposure to radio frequency energy (RF).
FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health
Organization international Electromagnetic Fields
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(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.
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.
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What steps can I take to reduce my exposure
to radio frequency energy from my wireless
phone?
If there is a risk from these products - and at this
point we do not know that there is - it is probably very
small. But if you are concerned about avoiding even
potential risks, you can take a few simple steps to
minimize your exposure to radio frequency energy
(RF). Since time is a key factor in how much exposure
a person receives, reducing the amount of time spent
using a wireless phone will reduce RF exposure.
• “If you must conduct extended conversations by
wireless phone every day, you could place more
distance between your body and the source of the
RF, since the exposure level drops off dramatically
with distance. For example, you could use a
headset and carry the wireless phone away from
your body or use a wireless phone connected to a
remote antenna.
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
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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.
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.
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What about wireless phone interference with
medical equipment?
Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can
interact with some electronic devices. For this reason,
FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure
electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted
cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless
telephones. This test method is now part of a standard
sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of
Medical instrumentation (AAMI). The final draft, a joint
effort by FDA, medical device manufacturers, and
many other groups, was completed in late 2000. This
standard will allow manufacturers to ensure that
cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from
wireless phone EMI. FDA has tested wireless phones
and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by
the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
(IEEE). This standard specifies test methods and
performance requirements for hearing aids and
wireless phones so that no interference occurs when a
person uses a compatible phone and a compatible
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):
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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
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.
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 nonemergency 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 nonemergency number.
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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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“The wireless industry reminds you to use your
phone safely when driving.”
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic
Devices
For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE, or
visit our web-site www.wow-com.com
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.
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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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.
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should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to
minimize potential interference.
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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If you have any reason to suspect that interference is
taking place, switch your phone off immediately.
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
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areas), chemical plants or where blasting operations
are in progress.
certain network services and/or phone features are in
use. Check with local service providers.
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.
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.
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
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If certain features are in use (call barring, for
example), you may first need to deactivate those
features before you can make an emergency call.
Consult this document and your local cellular service
provider.
When making an emergency call, remember to give all
the necessary information as accurately as possible.
Remember that your phone may be the only means of
communication at the scene of an accident; do not cut
off the call until given permission to do so.
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.
FCC Notice and Cautions
Cautions
Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not
expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Other Important Safety Information
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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.
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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.
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, fullyextended 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.
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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.
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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
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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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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.
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discharge itself over time.
Use only Samsung-approved batteries and
recharge your battery only with Samsungapproved 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 shortcircuiting can occur when a metallic object (coin,
clip or pen) causes a direct connection between the
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.
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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.
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or
strong detergents to clean the phone. Wipe it with
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+ and - terminals of the battery (metal strips on
the battery), for example when you carry a spare
battery in a pocket or bag. Short-circuiting the
terminals may damage the battery or the object
causing the short-circuiting.
Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local
regulations. In some areas, the disposal of
batteries in household or business trash may be
prohibited. For safe disposal options for Li-Ion
batteries, contact your nearest Samsung
authorized service center. Always recycle. Do not
dispose of batteries in a fire.
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a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-andwater 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.
Licensed by QUALCOMM incorporated under one or more
of the following Patents.
U.S Patent No. 4,901,307 5,056,109 5,099,204
5,101,501 5,103,459 5,107,225
5,109,390

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