Samsung Electronics Co SGHA551 Cellular WCDMA/ PCS GSM/ EDGE Phone with Bluetooth User Manual C s and Settings Admi
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Cellular WCDMA/ PCS GSM/ EDGE Phone with Bluetooth C s and Settings Admi
Users Manual
* Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this guide
may not match your phone exactly.
* Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide.
World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-xxxxxA
English (AUS). 06/2007. Rev. 1.0
SGH-A551
User’s Guide
Draft
2007. 06. 27
Important safety
precautions
Drive safely at all times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park
your vehicle first.
Switch off the phone when refuelling
Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service
station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Switch off in an aircraft
Wireless phones can cause interference. Using
them in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.
Switch off the phone near all medical
equipment
Hospitals or health care facilities may be using
equipment that could be sensitive to external radio
frequency energy. Follow any regulations or rules in
force.
Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to interference,
which could affect 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.
Bluetooth QD ID: xxxxxxx
•Java
TM
is a trademark or registered
trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
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Be aware of special regulations
Meet any special regulations in force in any area
and always switch off your phone whenever it is
forbidden to use it, or when it may cause
interference or danger.
Water resistance
Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
Sensible use
Use only in the normal position (held to the ear).
Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when
the phone is switched on.
Emergency calls
Key in the emergency number for your present
location, then press .
Keep your phone away from small children
Keep the phone and all its parts, including
accessories, out of the reach of small children.
Accessories and batteries
Use only Samsung-approved batteries and
accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables.
Use of any unauthorized accessories could damage
you and your phone and may be dangerous.
Qualified service
Only qualified service personnel may repair your
phone.
For more detailed safety information, see "Health
and safety information" on page 34.
• The phone could explode if the battery is
replaced with an incorrect type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
At very high volumes, prolonged listening
to a headset can damage your hearing.
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About this Guide
This User’s Guide provides you with condensed
information about how to use your 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 need to press the
Navigation keys to scroll to the specified
option and then select it.
[ ] Indicates a key on the phone.
For example, [ ]
< > Indicates a soft key, whose function is
displayed on the phone screen. For
example, <
Select
>
•3G
Your phone is capable of
operating in a 3G environment,
allowing much greater data
transfer speed, video streaming,
and video conferencing.
Special
features of your phone
• Camera and camcorder
Use the camera module on your
phone to take a photo or record
a video.
• Music player
Play music files on your phone.
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•Java
Enjoy Java-based embedded
games and download new
games.
• Image editor
Edit or decorate your photos.
• Digital data printing
Print images, messages, and
personal data directly from your
phone.
•Bluetooth
Transfer media files and
personal data, and connect to
other devices using wireless
Bluetooth technology.
• File viewer
Open documents in various
formats on the phone without
corruption.
•Web browser
Access the wireless web to get
up-to-the-minute information
and a wide variety of media
content.
•Email
Send and receive emails with
image, video, and audio
attachments.
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Contents
Unpack 6
Make sure you have each item
Get started 6
First steps to operating your phone
Keys and icons
Access menu functions ................................... 9
Enter text .................................................... 10
Customise your phone................................... 11
Step outside the phone 14
Begin with call functions, camera, music player, web
browser, and other special features
Make or answer calls ..................................... 14
Use the camera ............................................ 15
Play music ................................................... 16
Browse the web............................................ 18
Use Phonebook............................................. 18
Send messages ............................................ 19
View messages ............................................ 21
Use Bluetooth .............................................. 21
Switch applications ....................................... 23
Menu functions 25
All menu options listed
Health and safety information 34
5
1 Call log
2 Phonebook
3 Music player
4 Browser
1 BigPond Home
2 Enter URL
3 Bookmarks
4 Saved pages
5 History
6 Advanced
7 Browser settings
5 My Place
BigPond
FOXTEL
Yellow search
BigPond Music
5 My Place
My Email
Call 1234 info
Whereis Maps
BigBlog & Photos
Downloads
My Account
6 Messages
1 Create message
2 Inbox
3 Email inbox
4 Drafts
5 Outbox
6 Sentbox
7 My folders
8 Templates
9 Delete all
10 Messages settings
11 Memory status
7 Calendar
8 Camera
9 My files
Images
Videos
Sounds
Games and more
Other files
* Applications
1 Voice recorder
2 Memo
3 Task
4 Calculator
5 Converter
6 Timer
7 Stopwatch
8 World clock
9 PocketNews
1
0 Alarms
# Settings
1 Phone profiles
2 Time & date
3 Display settings
4 Phone settings
5 Call settings
6 Security
7 Application settings
8 Connectivity
9 Memory settings
10 Master reset
1. Available only if supported
by your USIM or SIM card.
Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press [
OK
] in Idle mode.
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Unpack
Make sure you have each item
• Phone
•Travel adapter
•Battery
•User’s Guide
You can obtain various accessories from your
local Samsung dealer.
Get started
First steps to operating your phone
Keys and icons
Keys
The items supplied with your phone and the
accessories available at your Samsung dealer
may vary, depending on your country or service
provider.
Soft
keys
Perform the function indicated on the
bottom line of the display.
Navi
keys
In Idle mode, access your favourite
menus directly.
In Menu mode, scroll through menu
options.
In Idle mode, access Menu mode.
In Menu mode, select the highlighted
menu option or confirm input.
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Open the application switch window
to access other applications without
exiting the current application.
In Idle mode, press and hold to
access
My Place
.
Send
key
Make or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve the numbers
recently dialled, missed, or received.
Delete characters from the display or
items in an application.
End
key
Press and hold to switch the phone
on or off.
End a call.
In Menu mode, cancel input and
return the phone to Idle mode.
Enter numbers, letters, and some
special characters.
In Idle mode, press and hold [
1
] to
access your voicemail server. Press
and hold [
0
] to enter an international
call prefix.
Enter special characters or perform
special functions.
In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to
activate or deactivate the Silent
profile. Press and hold [ ] to enter a
pause between numbers.
Adjust the phone volume.
In Idle mode, press and hold to turn
on the camera.
In Camera mode, take a photo or
record a video.
Get started
8
Icons
The following icons may appear on the top line
of the screen to indicate your phone’s status.
Depending on your country or service provider,
the icons shown on the display may vary.
Signal strength
GPRS (2.5G) network
EDGE network
UMTS (3G) network
HSDPA (3G+) network
Voice call in progress
Out of your service area
Video call in progress
Out of your service area
Roaming network
Bluetooth active
Connected with PC via a USB port
Browsing Internet
Connected to secured web page
Memory card inserted
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Access menu functions
New message:
•: Text message
• : Multimedia message
•: Email
•: Voicemail
• : Push message
• : Configuration message
Profile setting:
•: Normal
•: Silent
• : Driving
• : Meeting
•: Outdoor
•: Offline
Battery power level
Select an
option
1. Press a desired soft key.
2. Press the Navigation keys
to move to the next or
previous option.
3. Press <
Select
>, <
OK
>, or
[
OK
] to confirm the
function displayed or option
highlighted.
4. Press <
Back
> to move up
one level.
Press [ ] to return to Idle
mode.
Use menu
numbers
Press the number key
corresponding to the option
you want.
Get started
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Enter text
Change the
text input
mode
• Press and hold [ ] to
switch between T9 mode
( ) and ABC mode
().
• Press [ ] to change case
or switch to Number mode
().
• Press and hold [ ] to
switch to Symbol mode
().
ABC mode
To enter a word:
Press the appropriate key until
the character you want
appears on the display.
T9 mode
To enter a word:
1. Press [
2
] to [
9
]
to start
entering a word.
2. Enter the whole word
before editing or deleting
characters.
3. When the word displays
correctly, press [ ] to
insert a space.
Otherwise, press [
0
] to
display alternative word
choices.
Number
mode
Press the keys corresponding
to the digits you want.
Symbol
mode
Press the corresponding
number key to select a
symbol.
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Customise your phone
Other
operations
• Press [
1
] to enter
punctuation marks or
special characters.
• Press [ ] to insert a space.
• Press the Navigation keys
to move the cursor.
• Press [
C
] to delete
characters one by one.
• Press and hold [
C
] to clear
the entire display.
1. In Idle mode, press [
OK
]
and select
Settings
→
Phone settings
→
Language
→
Screen text
.
2. Select a language.
3. Press <
Save
>.
Display
language
Get started
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To change the profile
properties:
1. In Idle mode, press [
OK
]
and select
Settings
→
Phone profiles
.
2. Scroll to the sound profile
you are using.
3. Press <
Options
> and
select
Edit
.
Call ringer
melody
4. Select
Voice call ringtone
→
a category
→
a ringtone.
5. Select
Video call ringtone
→
a category
→
a ringtone.
6. Press <
Options
> and
select
Save
.
To change the sound profile:
1. In Idle mode, press [
OK
]
and select
Settings
→
Phone profiles
.
2. Select the profile you want.
In Idle mode, press [ / ] to
adjust the key tone volume.
Key tone
volume
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1. In Idle mode, press [
OK
]
and select
Settings
→
Display settings
→ Main
display →
Wallpaper
→
Pictures
→
Images
.
2. Select an image category.
3. Select an image.
4. Press <
Set
>.
1. In Idle mode, press [
OK
]
and select
Settings
→
Phone settings
→
Shortcuts
.
2. Select a key.
3. Select a menu to be
assigned to the key.
Idle mode
wallpaper
Menu
shortcuts
You can activate the Silent
profile to avoid disturbing
other people. In Idle mode,
press and hold [ ].
1. In Idle mode, press [
OK
]
and select
Settings
→
Security
→
Phone lock
.
2. Select
On
.
3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit
password and press
<
Confirm
>.
4. Enter the new password
again and press
<
Confirm
>.
Silent profile
Phone lock
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Step outside the phone
Begin with call functions, camera, music player,
web browser, and other special features
Make or answer calls
To make a voice call:
1. In Idle mode, enter an area
code and phone number.
2. Press [ ].
Press [ / ] to adjust the
volume.
3. Press [ ] to end the call.
To make a video call:
1. In Idle mode, enter an area
code and phone number.
Make a call
2. Press [ ].
3. Press [ ] to end the call.
1. When the phone rings,
press [ ].
If it is a video call, press
<
Show me
> to allow the
caller to see you via the
camera.
2. Press [ ] to end the call.
During a voice call, press [
OK
]
and then <
Yes
> to activate
the speaker.
Press [
OK
] again to switch
back to the earpiece.
Answer a call
Use the
speakerphone
feature
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Use the camera
1. During a call, call the
second participant.
The first call is put on hold.
2. Press <
Options
> and
select
Join
.
3. Repeat step 1 and 2 to add
more participants.
4. During a multi-party call:
•Press <
Options
> and
select
Split
to have a
private conversation with
one participant.
•Press <
Options
> and
select
End
→
Select
participant
to drop one
participant.
5. Press [ ] to end the multi-
party call.
Make a
multi-party
call
1. In Idle mode, press and
hold [ ] to turn on the
camera.
2. Aim the lens at the subject
and make any desired
adjustments.
3. Press [
OK
] or [ ] to take a
photo. The photo is saved
automatically.
4.
Pres
s < > to take another
photo.
1. In Idle mode, press [
OK
]
and select
My files
→
Images
→
My
photos
.
2. Select the photo you want.
Take a photo
View a photo
Step outside the phone
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Play music
1. In Idle mode, press and
hold [ ] to turn on the
camera.
2. Press [
1
] to switch to
Record mode.
3. Press [
OK
] or [ ] to start
recording.
4. Press [
OK
] or [ ] to stop
recording. The video is
saved automatically.
5. Press <
Back
> to record
another video.
1. In Idle mode, press [
OK
]
and select
My files
→
Videos
→
My
video clips
.
2. Select the video you want.
Record
a video
View a video
Use these methods:
• Download from the wireless
web.
• Download from a PC using
the optional Samsung PC
Studio. See Samsung PC
Studio User’s Guide.
• Receive via Bluetooth.
• Copy to a memory card and
insert the card into the
phone.
1. In Idle mode, press [
OK
]
and select
Music player
.
2. Select the file you want to
play.
Prepare
music files
Play music
files
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3. During playback, use the
following keys:
•
OK
: pause or resume
playback.
• Left: return to the
previous file. Press and
hold to scan backward in
a file.
• Right: skip to the next
file. Press and hold to
scan forward in a file.
• Up: open the current
playlist.
• / : adjust the volume.
4. Press [Down] to stop
playback.
1. From the music player
screen, press <
Options
>
and select
Open playlist
→
All
→
Playlists
.
2. Press <
Options
> and
select
Create playlist
.
3. Enter the title of the playlist
and press <
Save
>.
4. Select the added playlist.
5. Press <
Options
> and
select
Add
→
a source.
6. Select a playlist or select
the files you want and press
<
OK
>.
7. Press [
OK
] to play music.
Create your
playlist
Step outside the phone
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Browse the web Use Phonebook
In Idle mode, press < >.
The homepage of your service
provider opens.
• To scroll through browser
items, press [Up] or [Down].
• To select an item, press
[
OK
].
• To return to the previous
page, press <
Back
>.
• To access browser options,
press <
Options
>.
Launch the
web browser
Navigate
the web
1. In Idle mode, enter a phone
number and press
<
Options
>.
2. Select
Add to Phonebook
→
a memory location
→
New
.
3. For
Phone
, select a number
type.
4. Specify contact information.
5. Press [
OK
] or press
<
Options
> and select
Save
to save the contact.
Add a contact
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Send messages
1. In Idle mode, press [
OK
]
and select
Phonebook
.
2. Enter the first few letters of
the name you want.
3. Select a contact.
4. Scroll to a number and
press [ ] to dial, or press
[
OK
] and select
Edit
to edit
contact information.
1. In Idle mode, press [
OK
]
and select
Messages
→
Create message
→
Message
.
2. Enter the message text.
Find a contact
Send a text
message
3. Press [Up] to move to the
recipient field.
4. Enter destination numbers.
5. Press <
Options
> and
select
Send
to send the
message.
Step outside the phone
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1. In Idle mode, press [
OK
]
and select
Messages
→
Create message
→
Message
.
2. Enter the message text.
3. Press <
Options
> and
select
Add item
,
Create
item
, or
Add attachment
.
4. Add a media file, contact,
calendar item, or bookmark
item.
Send a
multimedia
message
5. Press <
Options
> and select
Add subject
.
6. Enter the message subject.
7. Press [Up] to move to the
recipient field.
8. Enter destination numbers
or email addresses.
9. Press <
Options
> and select
Send
to send the message.
1. In Idle mode, press [
OK
]
and select
Messages
→
Create message
→
Email
.
2. Enter the email text.
3. Press <
Options
> and select
Add attachment
or
Create
item
.
Send an email
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View messages
Use Bluetooth
4. Add a media file, contact,
calendar item, or bookmark
item.
5. Press [Up] to move to the
subject field.
6. Enter the email subject.
7. Press [Up] to move to the
recipient field.
8. Enter email addresses.
9. Press <
Options
> and select
Send
to send the email.
1. In Idle mode, press [
OK
] and
select
Messages
→
Inbox
.
2. Select a text message.
View a text
message
1. In Idle mode, press [
OK
]
and select
Messages
→
Inbox
.
2. Select a multimedia
message.
1. In Idle mode, press [
OK
]
and select
Messages
→
Email inbox
.
2. Press <
Options
> and
select
Download
.
3. Select an email or a header.
4. If you selected a header,
press <
Options
> and
select
Retrieve
to view the
body of the email.
View a
multimedia
message
View an email
Step outside the phone
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Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth
technology, enabling you to connect the phone
wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and
exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or
control the phone remotely.
1. In Idle mode, press [
OK
]
and select
Settings
→
Connectivity
→
Bluetooth
→
Activation
→
On
.
2. Select
My phone’s
visibility
→
On
to allow
other devices to locate your
phone.
Turn on
Bluetooth
1. In Idle mode, press [
OK
]
and select
Settings
→
Connectivity
→
Bluetooth
→
My devices
→
Search
new device
.
2. Select a device.
3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the
other device’s Bluetooth
PIN, if it has one, and press
<
OK
>.
When the owner of the other
device enters the same
code, pairing is complete.
Search for
and pair with
a Bluetooth
device
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Switch applications
You can switch to other applications from a
menu, without closing the menu screen you are
using.
1. Access an application, such
as
Phonebook
,
My files
,
Calendar
,
Memo
, or
Task
.
2. Select an item.
3. Press <
Options
> and select
Send Business card via
or
Send via
→
Bluetooth
.
4. Search for and select a
device.
5. If necessary, enter the
Bluetooth PIN and press
<
OK
>.
Send data
1. When a device attempts to
access your phone, press
<
Yes
> to permit the
connection.
2. If necessary, press <
Yes
>
to confirm that you are
willing to receive.
1. While using a menu, press
[].
2. Select an application.
Receive data
Switch to an
application
Step outside the phone
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•
Call
: open the dialling
screen.
•
Messages
: access the
Messages
menu.
•
BigPond
: launch the web
browser.
1. Press [ ].
2. Scroll to
End all?
3. Press <
Yes
>.
Available
applications
Close all
running
applications
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Menu functions
All menu options listed
This section provides brief explanations of
menu functions on your phone.
Call log
Check the most recent calls dialled, received, or
missed.
Phonebook
Search for contact information stored in
Phonebook.
Music player
Access and listen to all music files sorted by
criteria. You can also make your own music
playlist.
Browser
Menu Description
BigPond Home Connect your phone to the
network and load the
homepage of Telstra.
Enter URL Enter a URL address and
access the associated web
page.
Bookmarks Save URL addresses in
order to quickly access
web pages.
Menu functions
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My Place
Saved pages Access the list of pages
you have saved while
online.
History Access the list of pages
you have accessed
recently.
Advanced Clear the cache. Delete
cookies or set whether or
not they are stored.
Change the settings for the
web browser and access
version and copyright
information about it.
Browser settings Select a connection profile
to be used for accessing
the wireless web.
Menu Description
Menu Description
BigPond Access a range of mobile
entertainment from the
BigPond homepage, only
available on Telstra’s Next
G network.
FOXTEL Access the online TV
service supported by
Telstra.
Yellow search Access the local directory
assistant services by
Telstra.
BigPond Music Access a variety of music
files and buy them on the
website preset by Telstra.
My Email Access the email service
supported by Telstra.
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Messages
Call 1234 info Access information about
call services.
Whereis Maps Access a location service
based on GPS technology.
BigBlog & Photos Access the blog community
service and download
images from the website
by Telstra.
Downloads Access the website preset
by Telstra and have
entertainment at your
fingertips to download.
My Account Manage your Telstra
Accounts. View and pay
your Telstra bills, manage
your content subscriptions
and more.
Menu Description
Menu Description
Create message Create and send text,
multimedia, or email
messages.
Inbox Access messages that you
have received.
Email inbox Access emails that you
have received.
Drafts Access messages that you
have saved to send at a
later time.
Outbox Access messages that the
phone is attempting to
send or has failed to send.
Sentbox Access messages that you
have sent.
Menu functions
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Calendar
Keep track of your schedule.
Camera
Use the camera embedded in your phone to
take photos and record videos.
My files
My folders Create new folders and
organise your messages.
Templates Make and use templates of
frequently used messages
or passages.
Delete all Delete messages in each
message folder all at once.
Messages
settings
Set up various options for
using the messaging
services.
Memory status Check information about
the memory currently in
use.
Menu Description
Menu Description
Images, Videos,
Sounds, Other
files
Access media files and
other files stored in the
phone’s memory.
Games and more Access the embedded Java
games and download Java
applications.
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Applications
Alarms
Set a wake-up call to wake you up in the
morning or an alarm to alert you to an event at
a specific time.
Menu Description
Voice recorder Record voice memos and
any other sounds.
Memo Make memos for things
that are important and
manage them.
Task Make a list of tasks you
need to complete.
Calculator Perform arithmetic
functions.
Converter Do conversions, such as
length and temperature.
Timer Set a period of time for the
phone to count down.
Stopwatch Measure elapsed time.
World clock Set your local time zone
and find out the current
time in another part of the
world.
PocketNews Use a variety of additional
services offered by your
service provider.
Depending on your USIM
or SIM card, this menu
may be available but
labelled differently.
Menu Description
Menu functions
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Settings
Menu Description
Phone profiles Change the sound settings
of the phone for different
events or situations.
Time & date Change the time and date
displayed on your phone.
Display settings
→
Main display
→
Wallpaper
Change the background
image that is displayed in
Idle mode.
Display settings
→
Main display
→
Greeting
message
Enter the greeting that is
displayed briefly on the
main display when the
phone is switched on.
Display settings
→
Main display
→
Pop up list menu
Display the pop-up list that
shows the menu options.
Display settings
→
Main display
→
Dialling display
Customise the settings for
the display while dialling.
Display settings
→
Main display
→
Clock display
Set the dual clock, one for
your local time zone and
the other for a time zone of
your choice, to be
displayed in Idle mode.
Display settings
→
Cover display
→
Wallpaper
Change the image that is
displayed on the external
display.
Display settings
→
Cover display
→
Greeting
message
Enter the greeting that is
displayed on the external
display.
Menu Description
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Display settings
→
Cover display
→
LCD contrast
Adjust the brightness of
the external display.
Display settings
→
Light settings
→
LCD brightness
Adjust the brightness of
the main display for
varying lighting conditions.
Display settings
→
Light settings
→
Backlight time
Select the length of time
the backlight or display
stays on when the phone is
not used.
Display settings
→
Light settings
→
Keypad light
Set how the phone controls
the use of the keypad light.
Display settings
→
Light settings
→
Touch light
Set the phone to use the
backlight of the music
player control keys.
Menu Description
Phone settings
→
Language
Select a language for the
display text.
Phone settings
→
Shortcuts
Use the Navigation keys as
shortcuts to access specific
menus directly from Idle
mode.
Phone settings
→
Own number
Check your phone
numbers or assign a name
to each of the numbers.
Phone settings
→
Volume key
function
Set how the phone reacts if
you press and hold [ / ]
when a call comes in.
Phone settings
→
Cover keypad
lock
Lock the exposed keys to
keep accidental presses
from affecting your
phone’s operation when
the phone is closed.
Menu Description
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Call settings Set options for call
functions.
Security
→
Phone lock
Activate your phone
password to protect your
phone against
unauthorised use.
Security
→
SIM lock
Set the phone to work only
with the current USIM or
SIM card by assigning a
SIM lock password.
Security
→
PIN lock
Activate your PIN to
protect your USIM or SIM
card against unauthorised
use.
Menu Description
Security
→
Privacy lock
Lock access to messages,
files, call logs, contacts,
calendar, memo, or tasks.
Security
→
Fixed
dialling mode
Set the phone to restrict
calls to a limited set of
phone numbers, if
supported by your USIM or
SIM card.
Security
→
Change phone
password
Change the phone
password.
Security
→
Change PIN code
Change the PIN.
Security
→
Change PIN2
code
Change the PIN2.
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Security
→
Mobile tracker
Set the phone to send the
preset tracking message to
your family or friends when
someone tries to use your
phone with another USIM
or SIM card. This feature
may be unavailable due to
certain features supported
by your service provider.
Application
settings
Customise the settings for
using applications available
on the phone.
Connectivity
→
Bluetooth
Connect the phone
wirelessly to other
Bluetooth devices.
Menu Description
Connectivity
→
Network
selection
Select the network to be
used while roaming outside
of your home area, or let
the network be chosen
automatically.
Connectivity
→
Network mode
Select the network you
use.
Connectivity
→
Preferred
networks
Add a new network to your
preferred network list, if
your USIM or SIM card
supports it.
Connectivity
→
Connections
Create and customise the
profiles containing the
settings for connecting
your phone to the network.
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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.
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
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FCC. Tests for each model phone are performed in
positions and locations (e.g. at the ear and worn on the
body) as required by the FCC.
The highest SAR values for this model phone as
reported to the FCC are: WCDMA850 Head:0.467 W/Kg,
Body-worn: 0.280 W/Kg; GSM1900 Head: 0.519 W/Kg,
Body-worn: 0.752 W/Kg.
For body worn operation, this model phone has been
tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines
whenused with a Samsung accessory designated for
this product or when used with an accessory that
contains no metal and that positions the handset a
minimum of 1.5 cm from the body.
Non-compliance with the above restrictions may result
in violation of FCC RF exposure guidelines.
SAR information on this and other model phones can be
viewed on-line at www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid. This site uses
the phone FCC ID number, A3LSGHA551 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
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distances from the user, the exposure to RF is
drastically lower because a person's RF exposure
decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the
source. The so-called “cordless phones,” which have a
base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house,
typically operate at far lower power levels, and thus
produce RF exposures well within the FCC's compliance
limits.
Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?
The available scientific evidence does not show that any
health problems are associated with using wireless
phones. There is no proof, however, that wireless
phones are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low
levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave
range while being used. They also emit very low levels
of RF when in the stand-by mode. Whereas high levels
of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue),
exposure to low level RF that does not produce heating
effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many
studies of low level RF exposures have not found any
biological effects. Some studies have suggested that
some biological effects may occur, but such findings
have not been confirmed by additional research. In
some cases, other researchers have had difficulty in
reproducing those studies, or in determining the
reasons for inconsistent results.
What is FDA's role concerning the safety of
wireless phones?
Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of
radiation-emitting consumer products such as wireless
phones before they can be sold, as it does with new
drugs or medical devices. However, the agency has
authority to take action if wireless phones are shown to
emit radio frequency energy (RF) at a level that is
hazardous to the user. In such a case, FDA could
require the manufacturers of wireless phones to notify
users of the health hazard and to repair, replace or
recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists.
Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA
regulatory actions, FDA has urged the wireless phone
industry to take a number of steps, including the
following:
• “Support needed research into possible biological
effects of RF of the type emitted by wireless phones;
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• “Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes
any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary
for device function; and
• “Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones
with the best possible information on possible
effects of wireless phone use on human health.
FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the
federal agencies that have responsibility for different
aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the
federal level. The following agencies belong to this
working group:
• “National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health
• “Environmental Protection Agency
• “Federal Communications Commission
• “Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• “National Telecommunications and Information
Administration
The National Institutes of Health participates in some
interagency working group activities, as well.
FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless
phones with the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC). All phones that are sold in the United States
must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF
exposure. FCC relies on FDA and other health agencies
for safety questions about wireless phones.
FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless
phone networks rely upon. While these base stations
operate at higher power than do the wireless phones
themselves, the RF exposures that people get from
these base stations are typically thousands of times
lower than those they can get from wireless phones.
Base stations are thus not the primary subject of the
safety questions discussed in this document.
What are the results of the research done
already?
The research done thus far has produced conflicting
results, and many studies have suffered from flaws in
their research methods. Animal experiments
investigating the effects of radio frequency energy (RF)
exposures characteristic of wireless phones have
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yielded conflicting results that often cannot be repeated
in other laboratories. A few animal studies, however,
have suggested that low levels of RF could accelerate
the development of cancer in laboratory animals.
However, many of the studies that showed increased
tumor development used animals that had been
genetically engineered or treated with cancer-causing
chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to develop cancer in
absence of RF exposure. Other studies exposed the
animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day. These
conditions are not similar to the conditions under which
people use wireless phones, so we don't know with
certainty what the results of such studies mean for
human health.
Three large epidemiology studies have been published
since December 2000. Between them, the studies
investigated any possible association between the use
of wireless phones and primary brain cancer, glioma,
meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain
or salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers. None of
the studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful
health effects from wireless phones RF exposures.
However, none of the studies can answer questions
about long-term exposures, since the average period of
phone use in these studies was around three years.
What research is needed to decide whether RF
exposure from wireless phones poses a health
risk?
A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological
studies of people actually using wireless phones would
provide some of the data that are needed. Lifetime
animal exposure studies could be completed in a few
years. However, very large numbers of animals would
be needed to provide reliable proof of a cancer
promoting effect if one exists. Epidemiological studies
can provide data that is directly applicable to human
populations, but ten or more years' follow-up may be
needed to provide answers about some health effects,
such as cancer. This is because the interval between the
time of exposure to a cancer-causing agent and the
time tumors develop - if they do - may be many, many
years. The interpretation of epidemiological studies is
hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF
exposure during day-to-day use of wireless phones.
Many factors affect this measurement, such as the
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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 (EMF)
Project since its inception in 1996. An influential result
of this work has been the development of a detailed
agenda of research needs that has driven the
establishment of new research programs around the
world. The Project has also helped develop a series of
public information documents on EMF issues.
FDA and Cellular Telecommunications & Internet
Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research
and Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research
on wireless phone safety. FDA provides the scientific
oversight, obtaining input from experts in government,
industry, and academic organizations. CTIA-funded
research is conducted through contracts to independent
investigators. The initial research will include both
laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users.
The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of
additional research needs in the context of the latest
research developments around the world.
What steps can I take to reduce my exposure
to radio frequency energy from my wireless
phone?
If there is a risk from these products - and at this point
we do not know that there is - it is probably very small.
But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential
risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize your
exposure to radio frequency energy (RF). Since time is
a key factor in how much exposure a person receives,
reducing the amount of time spent using a wireless
phone will reduce RF exposure.
• “If you must conduct extended conversations by
wireless phone every day, you could place more
distance between your body and the source of the
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RF, since the exposure level drops off dramatically
with distance. For example, you could use a headset
and carry the wireless phone away from your body
or use a wireless phone connected to a remote
antenna.
Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that
wireless phones are harmful. But if you are concerned
about the RF exposure from these products, you can
use measures like those described above to reduce your
RF exposure from wireless phone use.
What about children using wireless phones?
The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users
of wireless phones, including children and teenagers. If
you want to take steps to lower exposure to radio
frequency energy (RF), the measures described above
would apply to children and teenagers using wireless
phones. Reducing the time of wireless phone use and
increasing the distance between the user and the RF
source will reduce RF exposure.
Some groups sponsored by other national governments
have advised that children be discouraged from using
wireless phones at all. For example, the government in
the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such
a recommendation in December 2000. They noted that
no evidence exists that using a wireless phone causes
brain tumors or other ill effects. Their recommendation
to limit wireless phone use by children was strictly
precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence
that any health hazard exists.
Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce
risks from exposure to RF emissions?
Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF
emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to
believe that hands-free kits reduce risks. Hands-free
kits can be used with wireless phones for convenience
and comfort. These systems reduce the absorption of
RF energy in the head because the phone, which is the
source of the RF emissions, will not be placed against
the head. On the other hand, if the phone is mounted
against the waist or other part of the body during use,
then that part of the body will absorb more RF energy.
Wireless phones marketed in the U.S. are required to
meet safety requirements regardless of whether they
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are used against the head or against the body. Either
configuration should result in compliance with the
safety limit.
Do wireless phone accessories that claim to
shield the head from RF radiation work?
Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF
emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to
believe that accessories that claim to shield the head
from those emissions reduce risks. Some products that
claim to shield the user from RF absorption use special
phone cases, while others involve nothing more than a
metallic accessory attached to the phone. Studies have
shown that these products generally do not work as
advertised. Unlike “hand-free” kits, these so-called
“shields” may interfere with proper operation of the
phone. The phone may be forced to boost its power to
compensate, leading to an increase in RF absorption. In
February 2002, the Federal trade Commission (FTC)
charged two companies that sold devices that claimed
to protect wireless phone users from radiation with
making false and unsubstantiated claims. According to
FTC, these defendants lacked a reasonable basis to
substantiate their claim.
What about wireless phone interference with
medical equipment?
Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can
interact with some electronic devices. For this reason,
FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure
electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted cardiac
pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones.
This test method is now part of a standard sponsored
by the Association for the Advancement of Medical
instrumentation (AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by
FDA, medical device manufacturers, and many other
groups, was completed in late 2000. This standard will
allow manufacturers to ensure that 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
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compatible phone and a compatible hearing aid at the
same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in
2000.
FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for
possible interactions with other medical devices. Should
harmful interference be found to occur, FDA will conduct
testing to assess the interference and work to resolve
the problem.
• Additional information on the safety of RF exposures
from various sources can be obtained from the
following organizations:
• FCC RF Safety Program:
• http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
• http://www.epa.gov/radiation/
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration's
(OSHA):
• http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/
radiofrequencyradiation/index.html
• National institute for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH):
• http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/emfpg.html
• World health Organization (WHO):
• http://www.who.int/peh-emf/
• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation
Protection:
• http://www.icnirp.de
• National Radiation Protection Board (UK):
• http://www.nrpb.org.uk
• Updated 4/3/2002: US food and Drug
Administration
• http://www.fda.gov/cellphones
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Road Safety
Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to
communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But
an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of
wireless phones, one that every user must uphold.
When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility.
When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a
car, practice good common sense and remember the
following tips:
1. Get to know your wireless phone and its features,
such as speed dial and redial. If available, these
features help you to place your call without taking
your attention off the road.
2. When available, use a hands-free device. If possible,
add an additional layer of convenience and safety to
your wireless phone with one of the many hands
free accessories available today.
3. Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be
able to access your wireless phone without
removing your eyes from the road. If you get an
incoming call at an inconvenient time, let your voice
mail answer it for you.
4. Let the person you are speaking with know you are
driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy
traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet,
snow, ice and even heavy traffic can be hazardous.
5. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while
driving. Jotting down a “to do” list or flipping
through your address book takes attention away
from your primary responsibility, driving safely.
6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place
calls when you are not moving or before pulling into
traffic. Try to 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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8. Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial 9-1-1
or other local emergency number in the case of fire,
traffic accident or medical emergencies. Remember,
it is a free call on your wireless phone!
9. Use your wireless phone to help others in
emergencies. If you see an auto accident, crime in
progress or other serious emergency where lives are
in danger, call 9-1-1 or other local emergency
number, as you would want others to do for you.
10.Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergency
wireless assistance number when necessary. If you
see a broken-down vehicle posing no serious
hazard, a broken traffic signal, a minor traffic
accident where no one appears injured, or a vehicle
you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or
other special non-emergency number.
“The wireless industry reminds you to use
your phone safely when driving.”
For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE, or
visit our web-site www.wow-com.com
Provided by the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet
Association
Operating Environment
Remember to follow any special regulations in force in
any area and always switch your phone off whenever it
is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference
or danger. When connecting the phone or any accessory
to another device, read its user's guide for detailed
safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible
products.
As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment,
users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of
the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is
recommended that the equipment should only be used
in the normal operating position (held to your ear with
the antenna pointing over your shoulder).
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Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic
Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from
radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain
electronic equipment may not be shielded against the
RF signals from your wireless phone. Consult the
manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum
distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a
wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential
interference with the pacemaker.
These recommendations are consistent with the
independent research and recommendations of Wireless
Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
• should always keep the phone more than 15 cm
(6 inches) from their pacemaker when the phone is
switched on.
• should not carry the phone in a breast pocket.
• should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to
minimize potential interference.
If you have any reason to suspect that interference is
taking place, switch your phone off immediately.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some
hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you
may wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to
discuss alternatives.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical devices, consult
the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is
adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your
physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this
information. Switch your phone off in health care
facilities when any regulations posted in these areas
instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities
may be using equipment that could be sensitive to
external RF energy.
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Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or
inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor
vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its
representative regarding your vehicle. You should also
consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has
been added to your vehicle.
Posted Facilities
Switch your phone off in any facility where posted
notices require you to do so.
Potentially Explosive Environments
Switch your phone off when in any area with a
potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and
instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an
explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Users are advised to switch the phone off while at a
refueling point (service station). Users are reminded of
the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio
equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution
areas), chemical plants or where blasting operations
are in progress.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often
but not always clearly marked. They include below deck
on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles
using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or
butane), areas where the air contains chemicals or
particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders, and any
other area where you would normally be advised to turn
off your vehicle engine.
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Emergency Calls
This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using
radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as
user programmed functions, which cannot guarantee
connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should
never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential
communications (medical emergencies, for example).
Remember, to make or receive any calls the phone
must be switched on and in a service area with
adequate signal strength. Emergency calls may not be
possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain
network services and/or phone features are in use.
Check with local service providers.
To make an emergency call:
1. If the phone is not on, switch it on.
2. Key in the emergency number for your present
location (for example. 911 or other official
emergency number). Emergency numbers vary by
location
3. Press [ ] .
If certain features are in use (call barring, for example),
you may first need to deactivate those features before
you can make an emergency call. Consult this
document and your local cellular service provider.
When making an emergency call, remember to give all
the necessary information as accurately as possible.
Remember that your phone may be the only means of
communication at the scene of an accident; do not cut
off the call until given permission to do so.
Restricting Children's access to your Phone
Your phone is not a toy. Children should not be allowed
to play with it because they could hurt themselves and
others, damage the phone or make calls that increase
your phone bill.
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FCC Notice and Cautions
•This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
•This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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The phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in
close proximity to receiving equipment. The FCC can
require you to stop using the phone if such interference
cannot be eliminated.
Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane
or butane) must comply with the National Fire
Protection Standard (NFPA-58). For a copy of this
standard, contact the National Fire Protection
Association, One Battery march Park, Quincy, MA
02269, Attn: Publication Sales Division.
Cautions
Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not
expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Only use approved batteries, antennas and chargers.
The use of any unauthorized accessories may be
dangerous and void the phone warranty if said
accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone.
Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex
piece of equipment and can be broken. Avoid dropping,
hitting, bending or sitting on it.
Other Important Safety Information
• Only qualified personnel should service the phone or
install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or
service may be dangerous and may invalidate any
warranty applicable to the device.
• Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in
your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.
• Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases or
explosive materials in the same compartment as the
phone, its parts or accessories.
• For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember
that an air bag inflates with great 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, fully-
extended and over your shoulder.
• Try not to hold, bend or twist the phone's antenna.
• Don't use the phone if the antenna is damaged.
• Speak directly into the phone's receiver.
• Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain
or liquid spills. If your phone does get wet,
immediately turn the power off and remove the
battery. If it is inoperable, call Customer Care for
service.
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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
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.
Battery Precautions
• Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in
any way.
• Use the battery only for its intended purpose.
• If you use the phone near the network's base
station, it uses less power; talk and standby time
are greatly affected by the signal strength on the
cellular network and the parameters set by the
network operator.
• Battery charging time depends on the remaining
battery charge and the type of battery and charger
used. The battery can be charged and discharged
hundreds of times, but it will gradually wear out.
When the operation time (talk time and standby
time) is noticeably shorter than normal, it is time to
buy a new battery.
• If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge
itself over time.
• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge
your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers.
Health and safety information
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When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the
power source. Do not leave the battery connected to
a charger for more than a week, since overcharging
may shorten its life.
• Extreme temperatures will affect the charging
capacity of your battery: it may require cooling or
warming first.
• Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such
as in a car in summer or winter conditions, as you
will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery.
Always try to keep the battery at room temperature.
A phone with a hot or cold battery may temporarily
not work, even when the battery is fully charged. Li-
ion batteries are particularly affected by
temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F).
• Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-
circuiting can occur when a metallic object (coin, clip
or pen) causes a direct connection between the +
and - terminals of the battery (metal strips on the
battery), for example when you carry a spare
battery in a pocket or bag. Short-circuiting the
terminals may damage the battery or the object
causing the short-circuiting.
• Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local
regulations. In some areas, the disposal of batteries
in household or business trash may be prohibited.
For safe disposal options for Li-Ion batteries, contact
your nearest Samsung authorized service center.
Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
Care and Maintenance
Your phone is a product of superior design and
craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The
suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty
obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many
years.
• Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out
of the reach of small children.
• Keep the phone dry. Precipitation, humidity and
liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic
circuits.
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• 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 a
soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and-
water solution.
• Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device's
moving parts and prevent proper operation.
• Do not put the phone in or on heating devices, such
as a microwave oven, a stove or a radiator. The
phone may explode when overheated.
• When the phone or battery gets wet, the label
indicating water damage inside the phone changes
color. In this case, phone repairs are no longer
guaranteed by the manufacturer's warranty, even if
the warranty for your phone has not expired.
• If your phone has a flash or light, do not use it too
close to the eyes of people or animals. This may
cause damage to their eyes.
• Use only the supplied or an approved replacement
antenna. Unauthorized antennas or modified
accessories may damage the phone and violate
regulations governing radio devices.
• If the phone, battery, charger or any accessory is
not working properly, take it to your nearest
qualified service facility. The personnel there will
assist you, and if necessary, arrange for service.