Samsung Electronics Co SGHD888 PCS GSM/ EDGE Phone with Bluetooth User Manual
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd PCS GSM/ EDGE Phone with Bluetooth Users Manual
Users Manual
* Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this guide
may not match your phone exactly.
* Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide.
World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-XXXXXA
English. 07/2007. Rev. 1.0
SGH-D888
User’s Guide
Draft_02
2007.06.20
SW version: D888ZMGF1
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: B0xxxxx
•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 your ear).
Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when
the phone is switched on.
Emergency calls
Key in the emergency number for your present
location, then press .
Keep your phone away from small children
Keep the phone and all its parts, including
accessories, out of the reach of small children.
Accessories and batteries
Use only Samsung-approved batteries and
accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables.
Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage
you or your phone and may be dangerous.
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 44.
• 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, <
Menu
>
• Touch screen
Your phone has a touch-
sensitive display. You can
access a desired function with
a touch on the screen.
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 using your
phone as a music player. You
can use other phone functions
while listening to music.
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•Java
Enjoy Java-based embedded
games and download new
games.
•FM radio
Listen to your favourite radio
stations anytime, anywhere.
•Offline mode
Switch your phone to Offline
mode to use its non-wireless
functions while on an
aeroplane.
•Bluetooth
Transfer media files and
personal data, and connect to
other devices using wireless
Bluetooth technology.
•Web browser
Access the wireless web to get
up-to-the-minute information
and a wide variety of media
content.
•SOS message
Send SOS messages to your
family or friends for help in an
emergency.
• Voice recorder
Record memos or sounds.
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Contents
Unpack 6
Make sure you have each item
Get started 6
First steps to operating your phone
Assemble and charge the phone ...................... 6
Power on or off.............................................. 7
Phone layout................................................. 8
Keys and icons .............................................. 9
Access menu functions .................................. 12
Enter text .................................................... 12
Customise your phone................................... 15
Use an optional memory card ......................... 17
Step outside the phone 18
Begin with call functions, camera, music player, web
browser and other special features
Make or answer calls..................................... 18
Use the camera............................................ 19
Play music................................................... 21
Listen to the FM radio ................................... 22
Browse the web ........................................... 24
Use Phonebook ............................................ 24
Send messages............................................ 25
View messages ............................................ 27
Use Bluetooth .............................................. 27
Menu functions 30
All menu options listed
Health and safety information 44
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1 Call log
1 Recent contacts
2 Missed calls
3 Dialled calls
4 Received calls
5 Delete all
6 Area code
7 Call time
8 Call costs
1
2 Phonebook
1 Phonebook
2 Phonebook Update
3 Online Inquiry
3 Monternet
4 China Mobile In
1 Wireless Music
2 Games
3 News & Weather
4 IM(Fetion)
5 MobileTV
6 Push-Email box
7 Phonebook Manager
8 QR-code
4 China Mobile In
9 Finance Online
10 What’s New
11 STK Applic...
12 My Monternet
13 Monternet
5 Messages
1 Create new message
2 My messages
3 Templates
4 Delete all
5 Settings
6 SOS messages
7 Broadcast messages
8 Memory status
6 My favorite
1 Java box
2 Images
3 Videos
4 Music
5 Sounds
6 MMS card
7 Other files
8 Memory card
2
9 Hot message
6 My favorite
10 Browser
11 Memory status
7 Customer Service
1 Service Guide
2 Mobile service center
3 Service Hotline
4 Customer Manager
5 My Monternet
6 Settings
8 Music
9 Applications
1 Camera
2 Voice recorder
3 Image editor
4 Bluetooth
5 FM radio
6 SIM application toolkit
1
0 Organiser
1 Alarm
2 Memo
3 Sketch memo
4 World clock
0 Organiser
5 Calculator
6 Converter
7 Timer
8 Stopwatch
9 Dictionary
* Calendar
# Settings
1 Time and date
2 Phone settings
3 Display settings
4 Sound settings
5 Touch settings
6 Light settings
7 Network services
8 Security
9 Memory status
10 Reset settings
11 Key management
12 Software update
1. Available only if supported by
your SIM card.
2. Available only if a memory
card is inserted.
Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press <
Menu
> in Idle mode.
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Unpack
Make sure you have each item
• Phone
• Travel adapter
• Battery
• User’s Guide
• Stylus pen
You can obtain various accessories from your
local Samsung dealer.
Get started
First steps to operating your phone
Assemble and charge the phone
• 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
Samsung-authorised devices. The use of
these accessories with other devices could
cause problems and any repair costs would
not be covered by the warranty.
With the triangle facing
the front of your phone
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Removing the battery cover
Power on or off
Improperly connecting the adapter can cause
serious damage to the phone. Any damages by
misuse are not covered by the warranty.
FRONT FRONT
Switch on
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ].
3. If necessary, enter the PIN
and press <
OK
>.
4. Edit a name and select a
number type for the new
SIM cards and press
<
Next
>.
5. Select a default SIM card
and press <
Save
>.
Switch off
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ].
Get started
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Phone layout
Front view
Rear view
SIM selection key
Earpiece
Dial key
Left soft key
Volume keys
Alphanumeric
keys
Mouthpiece
Navigation keys
(Up/Down/Left/
Right)
Right soft key
Power/Menu
exit key
Delete key
Display
Special function
keys
Web access/
Confirm key
When you close the phone, it locks the exposed
keys to prevent any unwanted phone
operations, from accidentally pressing any of
the keys. To unlock the keypad, press
<
Unlock
> and then <
OK
>.
Camera lens
Camera key
Mirror
Multi-function jack
Stylus pen
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Keys and icons
Keys
Perform the function indicated on
the bottom line of the display.
In Idle mode, access the following
menus:
• Up: My menu mode
• Down/Left/Right: your
favourite menus
In Menu mode, scroll through
menu options.
In Idle mode, launch the web
browser.
In Menu mode, select the
highlighted menu option or
confirm input.
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.
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.
Get started
10
Icons
The following icons may appear on the screen
to indicate your phone’s status. Depending on
your country or service provider, the icons
shown on the display may vary.
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.
In Idle mode, enter the
Dual
mode setting
menu.
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.
Signal strength
Call in progress
Out of your service area or Offline
mode
SOS message feature active
Alarm set
GPRS (2.5G) network status
EDGE network status
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Browsing Internet
Connected to secured web page
Call diverting active
Home Zone
Office Zone
Bluetooth active
Bluetooth hands-free car kit or
headset connected
One of the message Inboxes is full
New message:
•: Text message
• : Multimedia message
•: Email
•: Voicemail
Memory card inserted
FM radio on
Silent mode (Mute)
Silent mode (Vibration)
Ringer type
•None: Melody
•: Increasing melody
• : Vibration
• : Melody and vibration
• : Increasing and vibration
• : Vibration then melody
• : Melody then vibration
Battery power level
Get started
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Access menu functions Enter text
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
> or [ ] 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.
Change the
text input
mode
1. In the text entry screen,
press the right soft key.
2. Select the mode you want.
Pinyin mode
To enter a word:
1. Press the keys
corresponding to the
Chinese phonetic spelling,
pinyin.
2. Press [Left] or [Right] to
select alternative pinyins.
3. Press [ ] for tones.
4. To enter a phrase, press [ ]
to insert a space and
continue entering the next
pinyins.
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5. If necessary, press [Up] or
[Down] to find the character
you want.
6. Press [
1
]. Numbers are
added to each character.
7. Press the number key
corresponding to the
character.
Predictive text
When you enter a character,
your phone displays additional
characters that are commonly
used to make words and
phrases. This helps you enter
phrases or words with minimal
key presses.
Stroke mode
To enter a word:
1. Press the keys
corresponding to a
character’s component
strokes.
2. If necessary, press [Up] or
[Down] to find the character
you want.
3. Press the number key
corresponding to the
character you want.
Predictive text
When you enter a character,
your phone displays additional
characters that are commonly
used to make words and
phrases. This helps you enter
phrases or words with minimal
key presses.
Get started
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Abc mode
To enter a word:
Press the appropriate key until
the character you want
appears on the display.
T9 Abc 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.
Other
operations
•Press [
1
] to enter
punctuation marks or
special characters in Abc
mode and T9 Abc mode.
• Press [ ] to change case in
Abc mode or T9 Abc mode.
• 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.
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Customise your phone
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu
> and select
Settings
→
Phone
settings
→
Language
→
Display
.
2. Select a language.
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu
> and select
Settings
→
Sound
settings
→
Incoming call
→
Ring tone
.
2. Press [Left] or [Right] to
select a ringtone category.
3. Select a ringtone.
4. Press <
Save
>.
Display
language
Call ringer
melody
In Idle mode, press [Volume]
to adjust the key tone volume.
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu
> and select
Settings
→
Display
settings
→
Wallpaper
.
2. Select
Wallpaper
.
3. Select an image category.
4. Select an image.
5. Press <
Save
>.
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu
> and select
Settings
→
Display
settings
→
Skin
.
2. Select a colour pattern.
Key tone
volume
Idle mode
wallpaper
Menu mode
skin colour
Get started
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1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu
> and select
Settings
→
Phone
settings
→
Shortcuts
.
2. Select a key.
3. Select a menu to be
assigned to the key.
You can switch the phone to
Silent mode to avoid disturbing
other people. In Idle mode,
press and hold [ ].
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu
> and select
Settings
→
Security
→
Phone
→
Phone lock
.
Menu
shortcuts
Silent mode
Phone lock
2. Select
Enable
.
3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit
password and press <
OK
>.
4. Enter the new password
again and press <
OK
>.
1. In Idle mode, press [ ].
2. Scroll to the SIM card you
want to use and select
Enable
or
Default
.
3. Press <
Options
> and
select
Save
.
The phone automatically
turns off and back on.
SIM card
switching
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Use an optional memory card
• Frequent erasing and writing
will shorten a card’s lifespan.
• Do not remove a card from
the phone or turn off the
phone while data is being
accessed or transferred. This
could result in loss of data
and/or damage to the card
or phone.
• Do not subject cards to
strong shocks.
• Do not touch card terminals
with your fingers or metal
objects. If dirty, wipe the
card with a soft cloth.
• Keep cards away from small
children or pets.
Important
memory card
information
• Do not expose cards in a
place subject to
electrostatic discharge and/
or electrical noise.
1. Remove the battery cover
and the battery.
2. Unlock the card cover and
lift it.
3. Insert the card into the card
slot, with the label side face
up.
Insert a
memory card
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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
4. Close the card cover and
lock it.
5. Attach the battery and the
battery cover.
1. Remove the battery cover
and the battery, then open
the card cover.
2. Remove the card from the
slot.
3. Attach the battery and the
battery cover.
Remove the
memory card
1. In Idle mode, enter an area
code and phone number.
2. Press [ ].
Press [Volume] to adjust
the volume.
3. Press [ ] to end the call.
1. Press [ ] when the phone
rings.
2. Press [ ] to end the call.
Make a call
Answer a call
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Use the camera
During a call, press [ ] and
then <
Yes
> to activate the
speaker.
Press [ ] again to switch back
to the earpiece.
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.
Use the
speakerphone
feature
Make a
multi-party
call
•Press <
Options
> and
select
Remove
to drop
one participant.
5. Press [ ] to end the multi-
party call.
1. Open the phone.
2. In Idle mode, press and
hold [ ] to turn on the
camera.
3. Aim the lens at the subject
and make any desired
adjustments.
Take a photo
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4. Press [ ] or [ ] to take a
photo. The photo is saved
automatically.
5. Press <
Back
> to take
another photo.
1. In Idle mode, press [ ]
and select
Go to My
photos
.
2. Select the photo you want.
1. In Idle mode, press and
hold [ ] to turn on the
camera.
2. Press [
1
] to switch to
Record mode.
View a photo
Record
a video
3. Press [ ] or [ ] to start
recording.
4. Press [ ], < >, or [ ] to
stop recording. The video is
saved automatically.
5. Press < > to record
another video.
1. In Idle mode, press [ ]
and select
Go to My video
clips
.
2. Select the video you want.
View a video
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Play music
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 it into the phone.
1. Insert a memory card into
the phone.
2. In Idle mode, press <
Menu
>
and select
Settings
→
Phone settings
→
USB
settings
→
Mass storage
.
Prepare
music files
Copy music
files to the
phone
3. Connect your phone and PC
with an optional PC data
cable.
4. Select
Open folder to
view files
when a pop-up
window appears on your
PC.
5. Copy files from the PC to
the memory card.
6. When you have finished,
disconnect the phone from
the PC.
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu
> and select
Music
.
2. Press <
Options
> and
select
Add music from
→
a
memory location.
Create a
playlist
Step outside the phone
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Listen to the FM radio
3. Press [ ] to select the files
you want and press
<
Add
>.
1. From the Music player
screen, press [ ].
2. During playback, use the
following keys:
• : 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.
Play music
files
• Up: open the playlist.
• Volume: adjust the
volume.
3. Press [Down] to stop
playback.
1. Plug the connecter of the
supplied headset into the
multi-function jack on the
phone.
2. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu
>
and select
Applications
→
FM radio
.
Listen to
the radio
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3. Press [ ] to turn on the
radio.
4. When you turn on the FM
radio for the first time,
press <
Yes
> to start
automatic tuning.
Available radio stations are
automatically saved.
5. Press [Left] or [Right] to
find the radio station you
want.
Alternatively, select a radio
station from the list.
6. Press [ ] to turn off the
radio.
By automatic tuning:
1. From the radio screen,
press <
Options
> and
select
Self-tuning
.
2. Press <
Yes
> to confirm.
Available radio stations are
automatically saved.
By manual setup:
1. From the radio screen,
press [Left] or [Right] to
find the radio station you
want.
2. Press <
Options
> and
select
Add
.
3. Press <
Save
> to save the
station.
Store radio
stations
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
<> or [].
• To return to the previous
page, press <
Back
> or [
C
].
• To return to the homepage,
press and hold [
C
].
• To access browser options,
select or press [ ].
• To access other phone
menus, press [ ].
Launch the
web browser
Navigate
the web
1. In Idle mode, enter a phone
number and press
<
Options
>.
2. Select
Save
→
a memory
location
→
New
.
3. For
Phone
, select a number
type.
4. Specify contact information.
5. Press <
Save
> or [ ] to
save the contact.
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Contacts
>.
2. Enter the first few letters of
the name you want.
Add a contact
Find a contact
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Send messages
3. Select a contact.
4. Scroll to a number and
press [ ] to dial, or press
[] to edit contact
information.
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu
> and select
Messages
→
Create new
message
→
Text
message
.
2. Enter the message text.
3. Press <
Options
> and
select
Send only
or
Save
and send
.
Send a text
message
4. Enter destination numbers.
5. Press [ ] to send the
message.
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu
> and select
Messages
→
Create new
message
→
Multimedia
message
.
2. Select
Subject
.
3. Enter the message subject
and press [ ].
4. Select
Image or video
and
add an image or a video
clip.
5. Select
Music or sound
and
add a music or a sound clip.
Send a
multimedia
message
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6. Select
Text
.
7. Enter the message text and
press [ ].
8. Press <
Options
> and
select
Send
.
9. Enter destination numbers
or email addresses.
10.Press <
Options
> and
select
Send
to send the
message.
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu
>
and select
Messages
→
Create new
message
→
Email
.
2. Select
Subject
.
Send an email
3. Enter the email subject
and press [ ].
4. Select
Message
.
5. Enter the email text and
press [ ].
6. Select
File attach
.
7. Add image, video, sound,
music, or document files.
8. Press <
Options
> and
select
Send
.
9. Enter email addresses.
10.Press <
Options
> and
select
Send
to send the
email.
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View messages
Use Bluetooth
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
<
Menu
> and select
Messages
→
My
messages
→
Inbox
.
2. Select a text message.
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu
> and select
Messages
→
My
messages
→
Inbox
.
2. Select a multimedia
message.
View a text
message
View a
multimedia
message
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu
> and select
Messages
→
My
messages
→
Email inbox
.
2. Select
Check new mail
.
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 an email
Step outside the phone
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1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu
> and select
Applications
→
Bluetooth
→
Activation
→
On
.
2. Select
My phone’s
visibility
→
On
to allow
other devices to locate your
phone.
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu
> and select
Applications
→
Bluetooth
→
My devices
→
Search
new device
.
2. Select a device.
Turn on
Bluetooth
Search for
and pair with
a Bluetooth
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.
1. Access an application, such
as
Phonebook
,
My
favorite
,
Calendar
, or
Memo
.
2. Select an item.
3. Press <
Options
> and
select
Send via
→
Bluetooth
.
Send data
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4. For sending a contact,
select which data you want
to send.
5. Search for and select a
device.
6. If necessary, enter the
Bluetooth PIN and press
<
OK
>.
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.
Receive data
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Menu functions
All menu options listed
This section provides brief explanations of
menu functions on your phone.
Call log
Phonebook
Menu Description
Recent
contacts,
Missed calls,
Dialled calls,
Received calls
Check the most recent calls
dialled, received, or missed.
Delete all Delete all of the records in
each call type.
Area code Find retrieve area and
country codes to quickly and
easily dial phone numbers.
Call time Check the time record for
calls made and received.
Call costs Check the cost of your calls,
if supported by your SIM
card.
Menu Description
Phonebook
→
Contact list Search for contact
information stored in
Phonebook.
Menu Description
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Phonebook
→
FDN contacts Create a list of contacts to be
used in FDN (Fixed Dialling
Number) mode, in which the
phone allows outgoing calls
only to the specified phone
numbers, if your SIM card
supports this feature.
Phonebook
→
Create contact Add a new contact to
Phonebook.
Phonebook
→
Group Organise your contacts in
caller groups.
Phonebook
→
Speed dial Assign a speed dial number
for your most frequently
dialled numbers.
Phonebook
→
My namecard Create a name card and
send it to other people.
Menu Description
Phonebook
→
Own number Check your phone numbers,
or assign a name to each of
the numbers.
Phonebook
→
Management Manage contacts in
Phonebook or change the
default settings for
Phonebook.
Phonebook
→
Service
number
View the SDN (Service
Dialling Number) list
assigned by your service
provider, if supported by
your SIM card.
Phonebook
Update Initiate synchronisation of
Phonebook with the online
Phonebook.
Menu Description
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Monternet
Access the homepage of Monternet, in which
you can get various information, download a
variety of web contents, and use other
convenient features.
China Mobile In
Online Inquiry Access the online Phonebook
to store contacts and
manage them.
Menu Description
Wireless Music Access the website preset by
your service provider and
download various music files
on your phone.
Menu Description
Games Access the website preset by
your service provider and get
information about the latest
games and download a
variety of games.
News &
Weather Access the website preset by
your service provider and get
the latest news and weather
reports.
IM (Fetion) Access the website preset by
your service provider and
enjoy chatting with people.
Mobile TV Access the website preset by
your service provider and
watch popular movies and
TV channels.
Menu Description
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Push-Email
box Receive emails from your
preset account assigned by
your service provider, and
reply promptly when a new
email arrives.
Phonebook
Manager Access an online Phonebook
service, where you can
manage contacts on the
wireless web and
synchronise Phonebook with
the online Phonebook.
QR-code Scan barcodes that are
created exclusively for
mobile phone use. From the
decoded barcode, you can
get various information on
the corresponding content or
service.
Menu Description
Finance Online Access the website preset by
your service provider for
online stock transactions and
check market conditions.
What’s New Access the website preset by
your service provider and get
your service provider’s latest
offerings.
STK Applic... Use a variety of additional
services offered by your
service provider. This menu
is available only if supported
by your SIM card.
My Monternet Access the preset website of
the Monternet to view and
download your favourite
content.
Menu Description
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Messages
Monternet Access the homepage of
Monternet, in which you can
get various information,
download a variety of web
contents, and use other
convenient features.
Menu Description
Create new
message Create and send text,
multimedia, or email
messages.
My messages Access messages that you
have received, sent, or that
have failed during sending.
Menu Description
Templates Make and use templates of
frequently used messages or
passages.
Delete all Delete messages in each
message folder all at once.
Settings Set up various options for
using the messaging
services.
SOS messages Specify options for sending
and receiving an SOS
message. You can send an
SOS message by pressing
[Volume] 4 times when the
phone is closed and the
exposed keys are locked.
Broadcast
messages Change the settings for
receiving broadcast
messages.
Menu Description
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My favorite
Memory status Check information about the
memory currently in use.
Menu Description
Java box
1
Access the Java games and
downloaded Java
applications.
Images, Videos,
Music, Sounds,
Other files
Access media files and
other files stored in the
phone’s memory.
MMS card Send an MMS message
using various kinds of
default card images.
Menu Description
Memory card Access the files stored on a
memory card. this menu is
only available when you
insert a memory card into
the phone.
Hot message Create new folders and
organise your messages.
Browser Use the web browser
feature to search and
access various wireless
web services.
Memory status Check information about
the memory currently in
use.
1. All rights and responsibilities for the Java-based games
embedded in your phone and media contents provided by
Samsung Fun Club, such as images, sounds, and Java
applications, belong to their respective owners.
Menu Description
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Customer Service
Music
Listen to music. You can also make your own
music playlists.
Menu Description
Service Guide Get information about your
service centre’s number
and its website address.
Mobile service
center Access the preset website
to get information about
the call cost, ringback tone
service, or messenger
feature.
Service Hotline Dial the hotline number
preset in your phone to
contact the customer
service centre.
Customer
Manager Dial the customer manager
number directly. You need
to set up information about
the customer manager,
such as a name or number
before using this menu.
My Monternet Get information about
Monternet, SMS, or MMS,
or unsubscribe from the
service.
Settings Set up service numbers for
the hotline service and
customer manager.
Menu Description
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Applications
Organiser
Menu Description
Camera Use the camera embedded in
your phone to take photos
and record videos.
Voice recorder Record voice memos and any
other sounds.
Image editor Edit your photos using
various editing tools.
Bluetooth Connect the phone wirelessly
to other Bluetooth devices.
FM radio Listen to music or news via
the FM radio on your phone.
SIM
application
toolkit
Use a variety of additional
services offered by your
service provider. Depending
on your SIM card, this menu
may be available but labelled
differently.
Menu Description
Alarm 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.
Memo Make memos for things that
are important and manage
them.
Menu Description
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Calendar
Keep track of your schedule.
Settings
Sketch memo Create memos by drawing a
sketch using the stylus pen
on the touch screen.
World clock Set your local time zone and
find out the current time in
another part of the world.
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.
Dictionary Search for words and
organise your own
dictionary.
Menu Description
Menu Description
Time and date Change the time and date
displayed on your phone.
Phone settings
→
Language Select a language for the
display text. Also, select
Fuzzy pinyin pairs so that
you can easily enter
characters that are similar in
phonetic spelling.
Phone settings
→
Greeting
message
Enter the greeting that is
displayed briefly when the
phone is switched on.
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Phone settings
→
Slide
settings
Set how the phone reacts
when you open it for an
incoming call, and when you
close it while using a
function.
Phone settings
→
Shortcuts Use the Navigation keys as
shortcuts to access specific
menus directly from Idle
mode. [Up] is fixed as a
shortcut to My menu mode.
Phone settings
→
Dual mode
setting
Select a SIM card to be used
for your phone.
Phone settings
→
My menu Set up a menu of your own
using your favourite menu
items, which can be easily
accessed by pressing [Up] in
Idle mode.
Menu Description
Phone settings
→
Volume key Set how the phone reacts if
you press and hold [Volume]
when a call comes in.
Phone settings
→
USB settings Select a USB mode that will
be used when you connect
your phone to another device
via USB interface.
Phone settings
→
Extra
settings
Change additional settings
for using the phone.
Phone settings
→
Offline mode Switch the phone to Offline
mode, in which the phone
functions requiring network
connection are deactivated.
Display
settings
→
Wallpaper
Change the background
image that is displayed in
Idle mode.
Menu Description
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Display
settings
→
Main menu
style
Select a display style for the
main menu screen.
Display
settings
→
Text
display
Change the display settings
for the text displayed on the
idle screen.
Display
settings
→
Skin Select a skin colour pattern
for Menu mode.
Display
settings
→
Brightness
Adjust the brightness of the
display for varying lighting
conditions.
Display
settings
→
Dialling display
Customise the settings for
the display while dialling.
Menu Description
Display
settings
→
Show caller ID
Set the phone to display or
block caller information on all
missed calls and incoming
messages.
Display
settings
→
TV-out
Select a video system for
your TV to view the phone
display on the TV screen.
Sound settings
→
Incoming
call
Change the sound settings
for incoming calls.
Sound settings
→
Keypad tone Select the tone that the
phone sounds when you
press a key.
Sound settings
→
Message
tone
Change the sound settings
for incoming messages
individually according to
message type.
Menu Description
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Sound settings
→
Touch tone Set your phone to vibrate or
select the melody that the
phone sounds when you
touch the screen.
Sound settings
→
Power-on/off
tone
Set your phone to sound
when it is switched on or off.
Sound settings
→
On-time
alarm
Set the phone to sound an
alert every hour on the hour.
Sound settings
→
Silent mode Set how the phone acts to
alert you to a specific event
while in Silent mode.
Sound settings
→
Extra tones Customise additional tones
for the phone.
Menu Description
Touch settings
→
Calibration Calibrate your phone’s touch
screen by tapping the cross
hair object firmly and
precisely.
Touch settings
→
Hand writing Customise settings for using
hand writing options.
Light settings
→
Backlight
time
Select the length of time the
backlight or display stays on
when the phone is not used.
Light settings
→
Keypad light Set how the phone controls
the use of the keypad light.
Network
services
→
Call
diverting
Set the phone to reroute
incoming calls to a phone
number that you specify.
Menu Description
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Network
services
→
Call
barring
Set the phone to restrict
calls.
Network
services
→
Call
waiting
Set the phone to inform you
when someone is calling you
while on another call.
Network
services
→
Network
selection
Select the network to be
used while roaming outside
of your home area, or let the
network be chosen
automatically.
Network
services
→
Caller ID
Set the phone to hide your
phone number from the
person you are calling.
Menu Description
Network
services
→
Voice mail
server
Store the number of the
voicemail server and access
your voicemails.
Network
services
→
Band selection
Change to an appropriate
band when you travel
abroad.
Security
→
Phone
→
Phone lock
Activate your phone
password to protect your
phone against unauthorised
use.
Security
→
Phone
→
Change
password
Change the phone password.
Menu Description
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Security
→
Phone
→
Privacy
Lock access to messages,
files, or all menu functions
on the phone except call
functions.
Security
→
Phone
→
SIM
lock
Set the phone to work only
with the current SIM card by
assigning a SIM lock
password.
Security
→
SIM
→
PIN check Activate your PIN to protect
your SIM card against
unauthorised use.
Security
→ SIM
→
Change PIN Change the PIN.
Security
→
SIM
→
FDN mode Set the phone to restrict calls
to a limited set of phone
numbers, if supported by
your SIM card.
Menu Description
Security
→
SIM
→
Change PIN2 Change your current PIN2, if
supported by your SIM card.
Memory status Check information about the
memory currently in use.
Reset settings Reset the phone’s settings
you have changed.
Key
management Manage the licence keys you
have acquired to activate
media files locked by DRM
systems.
Software
update Access the homepage of your
service provider and
download the latest firmware
for your phone.
Menu Description
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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
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phone while operating can be well below the
maximum value. This is because the phone is
designed to operate at multiple power levels so
as to use only the power required to reach the
network. In general, the closer you are to a
wireless base station antenna, the lower the
power output.
Before a new model phone is available for sale
to the public, it must be tested and certified to
the FCC that it does not exceed the exposure
limit established by the FCC. Tests for each
model phone are performed in positions and
locations (e.g. at the ear and worn on the body)
as required by the FCC.
The highest SAR values for this model phone as
reported to the FCC are:
GSM1900 Head: 0.136 W/Kg, Body-worn:
0.198 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, A3LSGHD888. 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.
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Consumer Information on Wireless Phones
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
has published a series of Questions and
Answers for consumers relating to radio
frequency (RF) exposure from wireless phones.
The FDA publication includes the following
information:
What kinds of phones are the subject of
this update?
The term wireless phone refers here to hand-
held wireless phones with built-in antennas,
often called “cell,” “mobile,” or “PCS” phones.
These types of wireless phones can expose the
user to measurable radio frequency energy (RF)
because of the short distance between the
phone and the user's head. These RF exposures
are limited by Federal Communications
Commission safety guidelines that were
developed with the advice of FDA and other
federal health and safety agencies. When the
phone is located at greater distances from the
user, the exposure to RF is drastically lower
because a person's RF exposure decreases
rapidly with increasing distance from the
source. The so-called “cordless 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
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known adverse health effects. Many studies of
low level RF exposures have not found any
biological effects. Some studies have suggested
that some biological effects may occur, but such
findings have not been confirmed by additional
research. In some cases, other researchers
have had difficulty in reproducing those studies,
or in determining the reasons for inconsistent
results.
What is FDA's role concerning the safety of
wireless phones?
Under the law, FDA does not review the safety
of radiation-emitting consumer products such
as wireless phones before they can be sold, as
it does with new drugs or medical devices.
However, the agency has authority to take
action if wireless phones are shown to emit
radio frequency energy (RF) at a level that is
hazardous to the user. In such a case, FDA
could require the manufacturers of wireless
phones to notify users of the health hazard and
to repair, replace or recall the phones so that
the hazard no longer exists.
Although the existing scientific data do not
justify FDA regulatory actions, FDA has urged
the wireless phone industry to take a number of
steps, including the following:
• “Support needed research into possible
biological effects of RF of the type emitted by
wireless phones;
• “Design wireless phones in a way that
minimizes any RF exposure to the user that
is not necessary for device function; and
• “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
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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
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radio frequency energy (RF) exposures
characteristic of wireless phones have yielded
conflicting results that often cannot be repeated
in other laboratories. A few animal studies,
however, have suggested that low levels of RF
could accelerate the development of cancer in
laboratory animals. However, many of the
studies that showed increased tumor
development used animals that had been
genetically engineered or treated with cancer-
causing chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to
develop cancer in absence of RF exposure.
Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up
to 22 hours per day. These conditions are not
similar to the conditions under which people
use wireless phones, so we don't know with
certainty what the results of such studies mean
for human health.
Three large epidemiology studies have been
published since December 2000. Between
them, the studies investigated any possible
association between the use of wireless phones
and primary 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
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studies can provide data that is directly
applicable to human populations, but ten or
more years' follow-up may be needed to
provide answers about some health effects,
such as cancer. This is because the interval
between the time of exposure to a cancer-
causing agent and the time tumors develop - if
they do - may be many, many years. The
interpretation of epidemiological studies is
hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF
exposure during day-to-day use of wireless
phones. Many factors affect this measurement,
such as the angle at which the phone is held, or
which model of phone is used.
What is FDA doing to find out more about
the possible health effects of wireless
phone RF?
FDA is working with the U.S. National
Toxicology Program and with groups of
investigators around the world to ensure that
high priority animal studies are conducted to
address important questions about the effects
of exposure to radio frequency energy (RF).
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
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conducted through contracts to independent
investigators. The initial research will include
both laboratory studies and studies of wireless
phone users. The CRADA will also include a
broad assessment of additional research needs
in the context of the latest research
developments around the world.
What steps can I take to reduce my
exposure to radio frequency energy from
my wireless phone?
If there is a risk from these products - and at
this point we do not know that there is - it is
probably very small. But if you are concerned
about avoiding even potential risks, you can
take a few simple steps to minimize your
exposure to radio frequency energy (RF). Since
time is a key factor in how much exposure a
person receives, reducing the amount of time
spent using a wireless phone will reduce RF
exposure.
• “If you must conduct extended
conversations by wireless phone every day,
you could place more distance between your
body and the source of the RF, since the
exposure level drops off dramatically with
distance. For example, you could use a
headset and carry the wireless phone away
from your body or use a wireless phone
connected to a remote antenna.
Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate
that wireless phones are harmful. But if you are
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
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lower exposure to radio frequency energy (RF),
the measures described above would apply to
children and teenagers using wireless phones.
Reducing the time of wireless phone use and
increasing the distance between the user and
the RF source will reduce RF exposure.
Some groups sponsored by other national
governments have advised that children be
discouraged from using wireless phones at all.
For example, the government in the United
Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a
recommendation in December 2000. They
noted that no evidence exists that using a
wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill
effects. Their recommendation to limit wireless
phone use by children was strictly
precautionary; it was not based on scientific
evidence that any health hazard exists.
Do hands-free kits for wireless phones
reduce risks from exposure to RF
emissions?
Since there are no known risks from exposure
to RF emissions from wireless phones, there is
no reason to believe that hands-free kits reduce
risks. Hands-free kits can be used with wireless
phones for convenience and comfort. These
systems reduce the absorption of RF energy in
the head because the phone, which is the
source of the RF emissions, will not be placed
against the head. On the other hand, if the
phone is mounted against the waist or other
part of the body during use, then that part of
the body will absorb more RF energy. Wireless
phones marketed in the U.S. are required to
meet safety requirements regardless of
whether they are used against the head or
against the body. Either configuration should
result in compliance with the safety limit.
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Do wireless phone accessories that claim
to shield the head from RF radiation work?
Since there are no known risks from exposure
to RF emissions from wireless phones, there is
no reason to believe that accessories that claim
to shield the head from those emissions reduce
risks. Some products that claim to shield the
user from RF absorption use special phone
cases, while others involve nothing more than a
metallic accessory attached to the phone.
Studies have shown that these products
generally do not work as advertised. Unlike
“hand-free” kits, these so-called “shields” may
interfere with proper operation of the phone.
The phone may be forced to boost its power to
compensate, leading to an increase in RF
absorption. In February 2002, the Federal trade
Commission (FTC) charged two companies that
sold devices that claimed to protect wireless
phone users from radiation with making false
and unsubstantiated claims. According to FTC,
these defendants lacked a reasonable basis to
substantiate their claim.
What about wireless phone interference
with medical equipment?
Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless
phones can interact with some electronic
devices. For this reason, FDA helped develop a
detailed test method to measure
electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted
cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from
wireless telephones. This test method is now
part of a standard sponsored by the Association
for the Advancement of Medical instrumentation
(AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by FDA,
medical device manufacturers, and many other
groups, was completed in late 2000. This
standard will allow manufacturers to ensure
that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are
safe from wireless phone EMI. FDA has tested
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wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary
standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical
and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard
specifies test methods and performance
requirements for hearing aids and wireless
phones so that no interference occurs when a
person uses a compatible phone and a
compatible hearing aid at the same time. This
standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000.
FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless
phones for possible interactions with other
medical devices. Should harmful interference
be found to occur, FDA will conduct testing to
assess the interference and work to resolve the
problem.
Additional information on the safety of RF
exposures from various sources can be
obtained from the following organizations:
• FCC RF Safety Program:
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
http://www.epa.gov/radiation/
• Occupational Safety and Health
Administration's (OSHA):
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/
radiofrequencyradiation/index.html
• National institute for Occupational Safety
and Health (NIOSH):
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/emfpg.html
• World health Organization (WHO):
http://www.who.int/peh-emf/
• International Commission on Non-Ionizing
Radiation Protection:
http://www.icnirp.de
• National Radiation Protection Board (UK):
http://www.nrpb.org.uk
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• 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.
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
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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.
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
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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).
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.
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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.
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.
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Users are advised to switch the phone off while
at a refueling point (service station). Users are
reminded of the need to observe restrictions on
the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel
storage and distribution areas), chemical plants
or where blasting operations are in progress.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere
are often but not always clearly marked. They
include below deck on boats, chemical transfer
or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied
petroleum gas (such as propane or butane),
areas where the air contains chemicals or
particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders,
and any other area where you would normally
be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
Emergency Calls
This phone, like any wireless phone, operates
using radio signals, wireless and landline
networks as well as user programmed
functions, which cannot guarantee connection
in all conditions. Therefore, you should never
rely solely on any wireless phone for essential
communications (medical emergencies, for
example).
Remember, to make or receive any calls the
phone must be switched on and in a service
area with adequate signal strength. Emergency
calls may not be 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 [ ].
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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.
Restricting Children's access to your
Phone
Your phone is not a toy. Children should not be
allowed to play with it because they could hurt
themselves and others, damage the phone or
make calls that increase your phone bill.
FCC Notice and Cautions
FCC Notice
•This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
•This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful
interference in a residential
installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and,
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The phone may cause TV or radio interference if
used in close proximity to receiving equipment.
The FCC can require you to stop using the
phone if such interference cannot be
eliminated.
Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as
propane or butane) must comply with the
National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58).
For a copy of this standard, contact the National
Fire Protection Association, One Battery march
Park, Quincy, MA 02269, Attn: Publication Sales
Division.
Cautions
Changes or modifications made in the radio
phone, not expressly approved by Samsung,
will void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Only use approved batteries, antennas and
chargers. The use of any unauthorized
accessories may be dangerous and void the
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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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.
• Failure to observe these instructions may
lead to the suspension or denial of telephone
services to the offender, or legal action, or
both.
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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
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remove the battery. If it is inoperable, call
Customer Care for service.
Availability of Various Features/Ring
Tones
Many services and features are network
dependent and may require additional
subscription and/or usage charges. Not all
features are available for purchase or use in all
areas. Downloadable Ring Tones may be
available at an additional cost. Other conditions
and restrictions may apply. See your service
provider for additional information.
Battery Standby and Talk Time
Standby and talk times will vary depending on
phone usage patterns and conditions. Battery
power consumption depends on factors such as
network configuration, signal strength,
operating temperature, features selected,
frequency of calls, and voice, data, and other
application usage patterns.
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
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time) is noticeably shorter than normal, it is
time to buy a new battery.
• If left unused, a fully charged battery will
discharge itself over time.
• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and
recharge your battery only with Samsung-
approved chargers. When a charger is not in
use, disconnect it from the power source. Do
not leave the battery connected to a charger
for more than a week, since overcharging
may shorten its life.
• Extreme temperatures will affect the
charging capacity of your battery: it may
require cooling or warming first.
• Do not leave the battery in hot or cold
places, such as in a car in summer or winter
conditions, as you will reduce the capacity
and lifetime of the battery. Always try to
keep the battery at room temperature. A
phone with a hot or cold battery may
temporarily not work, even when the battery
is fully charged. Li-ion batteries are
particularly affected by temperatures below
0 °C (32 °F).
• Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental
short- circuiting can occur when a metallic
object (coin, clip or pen) causes a direct
connection between the + and - terminals of
the battery (metal strips on the battery), for
example when you carry a spare battery in a
pocket or bag. Short-circuiting the 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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Care and Maintenance
Your phone is a product of superior design and
craftsmanship and should be treated with care.
The suggestions below will help you fulfill any
warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this
product for many years.
• Keep the phone and all its parts and
accessories out of the reach of small
children.
• Keep the phone dry. Precipitation, humidity
and liquids contain minerals that will corrode
electronic circuits.
• Do not use the phone with a wet hand. Doing
so may cause an electric shock to you or
damage to the phone.
• Do not use or store the phone in dusty, dirty
areas, as its moving parts may be damaged.
• Do not store the phone in hot areas. High
temperatures can shorten the life of
electronic devices, damage batteries, and
warp or melt certain plastics.
• Do not store the phone in cold areas. When
the phone warms up to its normal operating
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
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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.
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