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SGH-F266
Portable Digital Mobile Phone
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your phone,
and keep it for future reference.
Intellectual Property
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the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the
SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or
software relating thereto (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung
and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty
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(patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights, software,
computer programs, and related documentation and other works of
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attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer,
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remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers.
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trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and its related entities.
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Table of Contents
Using This Manual .................................................................................. 1
Instructional Icons ............................................................................................... 1
Important Safety Precautions ................................................................ 2
Your Phone .............................................................................................. 4
Features of Your Phone ...................................................................................... 4
Phone Layout ...................................................................................................... 4
Display ................................................................................................................ 9
Selecting Functions and Options ...................................................................... 11
Memory Card .................................................................................................... 13
Getting Started ...................................................................................... 16
SIM Card ........................................................................................................... 16
Activating Your Phone ...................................................................................... 16
Switching the Phone On and Off ....................................................................... 20
Call Functions ....................................................................................... 22
Making a Call .................................................................................................... 22
Answering a Call ............................................................................................... 23
Missed Calls ...................................................................................................... 24
Silent Profile ...................................................................................................... 25
Options During a Call ........................................................................... 27
In Call Options .................................................................................................. 27
Put a Call on Hold ............................................................................................. 27
Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) ................................................................ 28
Using the Speakerphone .................................................................................. 28
Muting or Sending Key Tones ........................................................................... 28
Making a Multi-party Call .................................................................................. 29
Sending a Sequence of DTMF Tones ............................................................... 30
Searching for a Number in the Contact List ...................................................... 30
Call Waiting ....................................................................................................... 31
Access Codes ....................................................................................... 32
Phone Password ............................................................................................... 32
PIN .................................................................................................................... 32
PUK ................................................................................................................... 32
PIN2 .................................................................................................................. 33
PUK2 ................................................................................................................. 33
Entering Text .........................................................................................34
Changing the Text Input Mode .......................................................................... 34
Using T9 Mode .................................................................................................. 35
Using Alphabet Mode ........................................................................................ 36
Using Number Mode ......................................................................................... 37
Using Symbol Mode .......................................................................................... 37
Transferring Files ..................................................................................38
Transferring Files via USB Cable ...................................................................... 38
Transferring Files via Bluetooth ........................................................................ 40
Transferring Files via microSD Card ................................................................. 41
Transferring Music Using Media Player ............................................................ 41
Menus .....................................................................................................43
Menu Navigation ............................................................................................... 43
List of Menu Functions ...................................................................................... 44
Boutik .....................................................................................................45
Media ......................................................................................................46
Audio ................................................................................................................. 46
Graphics ............................................................................................................ 52
Videos ............................................................................................................... 56
Other Files ......................................................................................................... 58
Memory Status .................................................................................................. 59
Games & Apps .......................................................................................60
Games ............................................................................................................... 60
Get New Applications ........................................................................................ 61
Call History ............................................................................................62
All Calls ............................................................................................................. 62
Missed Calls ...................................................................................................... 63
Calls Made ........................................................................................................ 63
Calls Received .................................................................................................. 63
Speed Dial List .................................................................................................. 63
Delete All ........................................................................................................... 65
Call Time ........................................................................................................... 65
Internet ...................................................................................................66
Accessing an Internet Site ................................................................................ 66
Using the Internet Browser ................................................................................ 66
Enter a URL ...................................................................................................... 67
Bookmarks ........................................................................................................ 68
Messages ............................................................................................... 70
Fido IM .............................................................................................................. 70
Mobile Mail ........................................................................................................ 72
Create New Message ....................................................................................... 72
Message Folders .............................................................................................. 78
Templates ......................................................................................................... 80
Voice Mail ......................................................................................................... 81
Delete All ........................................................................................................... 82
Messages Settings ............................................................................................ 83
Memory Status .................................................................................................. 83
Tools ...................................................................................................... 84
Camera ............................................................................................................. 84
Camcorder ........................................................................................................ 89
FM Radio .......................................................................................................... 94
Alarms ............................................................................................................... 95
Calendar ........................................................................................................... 97
Notes ............................................................................................................... 101
Calculator ........................................................................................................ 102
Tip Calculator .................................................................................................. 103
Converter ........................................................................................................ 103
Timer ............................................................................................................... 104
Stopwatch ....................................................................................................... 104
World Time ...................................................................................................... 105
Contacts .............................................................................................. 106
Find Contact Information by Name ................................................................. 106
Add New Contact ............................................................................................ 107
Group .............................................................................................................. 109
Speed Dial List ................................................................................................ 111
Reject List ....................................................................................................... 111
My Business Card ........................................................................................... 112
Settings ................................................................................................ 114
Set Sound Profiles .......................................................................................... 114
Set Display ...................................................................................................... 116
Set Time & Date .............................................................................................. 117
Set Phone ....................................................................................................... 118
Set Calls .......................................................................................................... 120
Set Connectivity .............................................................................................. 124
Set Applications .............................................................................................. 129
Reset Settings ................................................................................................. 135
Memory Status ................................................................................................ 136
Solving Problems ................................................................................137
Health and Safety Information ...........................................................140
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals .................................................... 140
For Body Operation ......................................................................................... 141
Precautions When Using Batteries ................................................................. 142
Operating Environment ................................................................................... 143
Electronic Devices ........................................................................................... 143
Potentially Explosive Environments ................................................................ 145
Emergency Calls ............................................................................................. 146
Other Important Safety Information ................................................................. 147
Care and Maintenance .................................................................................... 147
FCC Notice ...................................................................................................... 149
Appendix A: Certification Information (SAR) ................................................... 150
Appendix B: Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use ............................... 152
Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones ..................................... 155
STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY .....................................................164
Index .........................................................................................................1
Using This Manual
This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the
functions and features of your phone. To get started quickly, refer to Your
Phone, Getting Started and Call Functions.
Instructional Icons
Before you start, familiarize yourself with the following visual aids:
→
Indicates the order of options or menus you must select to
perform a step, for example: Select Messages → Create
New Message → Text Message means you should select
Messages from the menu, followed by Create New Message,
followed by Text Message.
[ ]
Indicate phone keys, for example [
On/Power Off/End key.
< >
Indicates phone keys that control different functions at
different times (“soft keys”), for example  represents
the Back soft key, as indicated at the bottom of the screen.
] represents the Power
Using This Manual
Important Safety Precautions
Please read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to
comply with them may be dangerous or illegal.
Road Safety at All Times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first.
Switching Off When Refueling
Do not use the phone at a refueling point (service station) or near fuels or
chemicals.
Switching Off in Aircraft
Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them in aircraft is both
illegal and dangerous.
Switching Off in Hospitals
Switch your phone off near medical equipment. Follow any regulations or
rules in force.
Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to interference, which could affect their
performance.
Special Regulations
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 (for example, in a hospital).
Important Safety Precautions
Sensible Use
Use the phone only in the normal position (held to the ear).
Emergency Call
Ensure the phone is switched on and in service. Key in the emergency
number for your present location, then press [
]. You must deactivate
any unnecessary features before you can make an emergency call. Give all
the necessary information as accurately as possible. Do not end the call
until given permission to do so.
Water Resistance
Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
Accessories and Batteries
Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any
unauthorized accessories could damage 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 140.
Important Safety Precautions
Your Phone
Features of Your Phone
Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many valuable features.
The following list outlines a few of the features included in your phone.
♦Bluetooth wireless technology
♦Camera and camcorder
♦Music player
♦FM Radio
♦Image editor
♦Internet browser
♦Speakerphone capability
♦Instant messaging capability
♦Featured applications provide alarms, calendar, notes, calculator, tip
calculator, converter, timer, stopwatch, and world time.
Phone Layout
The following illustrations shows the external elements of your phone.
Your Phone
Front View of Your Phone
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15
21
14
13
12
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11
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10
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1. Earpiece/Speaker: Transducer that converts electrical signal to sound
so you can hear phone calls, recorded sound and music files.
2. Volume keys/Menu Navigation: Allow you to adjust the ringer volume
in standby mode, mute the ringer when receiving a call and adjust the
voice volume during a call. Can also be used to move to the top or
bottom of a menu screen.
3. Left soft key: Performs the function indicated by text on the display
directly above the key (see “Soft Keys” on page 11).
4. Music player key: Opens the Music menu.
Your Phone
5. Send key: Allows you to make or answer a call. In Idle mode, press the
key once to access the Call History screen. Press and hold the key to
redial the most recent call.
6. Memory Card Slot: Used to install an optional microSD™ card for
additional data storage (see “Memory Card” on page 13).
7. Voice Mail key: Press and hold to automatically dial your voice mail.
8. Alphanumeric keypad: Use these keys to enter numbers, letters, and
some special characters.
9. Special Function keys: The [
] key enters the [*] character for
calling features, such as a pause between numbers. In text entry mode,
press to change the character input type. The [
] key enters the
pound [#] character for calling features. In text entry mode, press to
enter a space between characters. Press and hold to activate and
deactivate Silent mode.
10. Microphone: Sensor that converts sound into an electrical signal
during phone calls and voice recordings.
11. Cancel/Clear key: Deletes characters from the display when you are
in text entry mode. When in a main menu, press to return to the
previous menu. When in the Calendar, press to display Month view.
12. Power On/Power Off/End key: Ends a call. Press and hold for two
seconds to power your phone on or off. While in a menu, it returns the
phone to standby mode and cancels any input. Rejects an incoming
call.
13. Right soft key: Performs the function indicated by text on the display
directly above the key (see “Soft Keys” on page 11).
14. OK (Select) key: Allows you to accept a choice when navigating
through a menu.
15. Navigation keys: In Menu mode, the navigation keys work as
directional keys to scroll through menus and lists. In Idle mode, the
Your Phone
navigation keys work as shortcuts, allowing you to access other menus
directly.
The shortcuts are:
Press Up to access the Media menu.
Press Left to
access the Call
History menu.
Press Right to
access the
Messages menu.
Press Down to open the Contact List.
When entering text, the left and right navigation keys move the cursor
left and right. When in the main menu screen, the left and right
navigation keys access the previous menu selection and the next
selection.
16. Display: This screen displays all the information needed to operate
your phone.
Your Phone
Rear View of Your Phone
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1. Mirror: Helps position the camera when taking a self-portrait.
2. Camera Key: Opens the Camera menu.
3. Power/Accessory Interface connector: Connects the headset, PC
connection cable (see “Transferring Files via USB Cable” on page 38),
and travel adapter (see “Charging the Battery” on page 18).
4. Camera lens: Used to take pictures.
Your Phone
Display
Display Layout
The internal display has three main areas:
Text and graphics area
To
be
ep
lac
ed
Icons
Soft key function indicators
Area
Description
Icons
Displays various icons that indicate phone status.
Text and graphics
area
Displays messages, menus, instructions and any
information that you enter, such as the number you are
dialing.
Soft key function
indicators
Shows the current functions assigned to the two soft keys.
Your Phone
Icons
Shows the received signal strength. The more bars, the
stronger the signal.
Appears when a call is in progress.
Appears when there is no network coverage available.
Appears when the phone is accessing services on an Edge
network.
Appears when an alarm is set. For details, see “Alarms” on
page 95.
Appears when the Call Forwarding feature is active. For
details, see “Call Forwarding” on page 121.
Appears when a new text message or notification of a new
voice mail has been received.
Appears when a new picture message has been received.
Appears when a push message has been received from the
WAP server.
Appears when a memory card is inserted.
Appears when Bluetooth wireless technology is active.
Appears when the phone’s profile is set to Normal.
Appears when the phone’s profile is set to Silent.
Appears when the phone’s profile is set to Driving.
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Appears when the phone’s profile is set to Outdoor.
Appears at the bottom of the screen during a call when the
earpiece is active.
Appears at the bottom of the screen during a call when the
speakerphone is on.
Shows the level of your phone’s battery. The more bars, the
more power you have remaining.
Selecting Functions and Options
Soft Keys
There are two soft keys, left and right (see “Front View of Your Phone” on
page 5). The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are
currently using. The icons or labels on the bottom line of the display just
above each key indicate their current role.
Some functions of the Left soft key are as follows.
♦From the Idle screen, press to access Mobile Mail.
♦In a menu mode, press to select the highlighted menu item.
Some functions of the Right soft key are as follows.
♦From the Idle screen, press to access the Internet browser (for more
information see “Internet” on page 66).
♦When using functions such as the web browser, it performs a contextsensitive action such as displaying the Back option.
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Clear Key
The Clear key [
] is used to erase or clear numbers, text, or symbols
from the display. You can also use it to return to a previous menu and to
turn Wi-Fi on from the Idle screen.
♦If you enter an incorrect character, press to backspace and delete the
character.
♦To erase an entire sentence, press and hold.
♦To back up one menu level, press briefly.
♦To turn Wi-Fi on from the Idle screen, press and hold.
End Key
The End key [
] is used to turn your phone on and off, disconnect calls,
and return to the standby mode.
♦Press and hold to turn on your phone.
♦Briefly press once to disconnect a call.
♦Press to return to standby mode from a menu.
Send Key
The Send key [
] is used to answer calls, dial calls, and to recall the
last number(s) dialed, received, or missed.
♦Press once to answer a call.
♦Enter a number and press to make a call.
♦In standby mode, briefly press to display a list of all recent calls.
♦Press twice in standby mode to call the most recent number.
♦Press to pick up a waiting call.
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Speakerphone Key
During a call, press [ ] to enable the speakerphone. Use the volume keys
(on the left side of the phone) to adjust the volume.
Memory Card
Your phone accepts a microSD (Secure Digital) memory card up to 2GB
capacity to expand the available memory space. This allows you to store
more audio files, graphics, videos and other files in your phone than the
internal memory can hold. You can also use a card to transfer files to and
from a PC equipped with a microSD card reader or SD card reader and
microSD adapter.
Note: Before using a microSD card, it must be formatted with the FAT32 file system. Check the
documentation that came with the memory card and, if necessary, format the card.
Inserting a microSD Card
Note: Your phone supports microSD cards up to 2GB capacity.
Note: Ensure your battery is fully charged before using a microSD card. Your data may become
damaged or unusable if the battery runs out while reading or writing to the microSD card.
To insert a microSD card into your phone:
1. Open the cover over the microSD card slot (right side of the phone).
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2. Holding the microSD card with the gold contacts facing down and
toward the phone, gently insert the card into the slot. Using a fingernail
or pen tip, gently push the card in until it is fully inserted and locked.
3. Close the protective cover and press it flush with the side of the phone.
The MicroSD icon
is displayed on the screen to indicate that a microSD
card is inserted in the phone.
Note: If this is the first time that the microSD card is inserted into your phone, the phone
automatically creates a series of folders on it for file storage (Images, Videos, Music, Sounds,
Other files).
Removing a microSD Card
Warning! Do not remove a microSD card while files are being accessed or transferred. You
could cause data loss or damage the card.
To remove a microSD card from your phone:
1. Open the microSD access cover located on the right side of the phone.
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2. Use a fingernail or pen tip to press and release the microSD card. The
card ejects part way out to allow removal. Pull the microSD card out of
the phone.
3. Close the protective cover and press it flush with the side of the phone.
Using a microSD Adapter
MicroSD adapters allow use of microSD cards in SD-compatible devices,
including PC card readers.
To insert a microSD card into a microSD adapter, hold the card with the
label side facing up and the gold contacts toward the adapter. Gently insert
the card into the adapter and slide it into the adapter until it is fully inserted.
To remove a microSD card from a microSD adapter, grasp the front edge
of the microSD card and gently pull it out of the adapter.
Formatting a microSD Card
If you need to reformat a microSD card:
1. Insert the card into the slot (see above).
2. From the Idle screen, select [
] → Media → Memory Card.
3. Press  and select Memory Card Settings → Format
memory card.
4. If there is any data on the card you are prompted to confirm the loss of
data on the memory card. Press  if you agree. The card is
formatted.
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Getting Started
SIM Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM
(Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details,
such as your PIN, and optional services you have selected.
Activating Your Phone
Activating your phone requires several steps: inserting the SIM card,
charging the battery, and turning the phone on.
Removing the Battery
Note: To avoid damage, unplug the travel adapter before removing the battery from the phone.
If necessary, power-off the phone by pressing [
image displays.
] until the power-off
1. Slide the battery cover off of the phone (in the direction of the arrow).
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2. Lift the battery out of the phone (bottom edge first).
Installing the SIM Card
Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or
bending. Use caution when inserting or removing the card and keep it out of reach of children.
Position the SIM card as indicated next to the SIM card slot (contacts
facing the phone, angled corner at the outer edge), then carefully slide the
card under the metal bracket and into the socket.
To remove the SIM card, slide it out of the socket.
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17
Installing the Battery
1. Align the top edge of the battery under the tabs at the top edge of the
battery chamber with the arrow on the battery pointing toward the
battery contacts.
2. Press the battery down until it is seated in the battery chamber. Make
sure that the battery is properly installed before replacing the cover.
3. Slide the cover back on the phone until it locks into position.
Charging the Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion (lithium ion) battery. Use
the travel adapter to charge the battery, and use only Samsung approved
batteries and chargers.
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18
Note: Fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged battery
recharges fully in approximately four hours. You can use the phone while the battery is charging,
but this causes the phone to charge more slowly.
Warning! For connection to an electrical supply not located in North America, you must use an
adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet. Use of the wrong adapter could damage
your phone and void your warranty.
1. Position the connector of the travel adapter with the triangle on the
connector facing the front of your phone and plug the connector into
the jack on the left side of the phone.
2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. If the phone is off, the
display indicates that the phone is charging. If the phone is on, the bars
in the battery icon flash to indicate charging.
Note: The battery charging circuit may stop functioning if you are viewing a streaming video and
receive a call while charging as the capacity of the charging circuit will be exceeded.
3. When the phone is fully charged, the message “Battery Full” appears
on the display or the bars in the battery icon stop flashing.
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19
4. Unplug the adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the
phone by gently pulling the connector out of the jack.
Note: To avoid damaging the phone, you must unplug the adapter before removing the battery
from the phone.
Note: The phone is also charged when connected to the USB port of a PC using the USB cable.
Low Battery Indication
When only a few minutes of talk time remain, a warning tone sounds, the
“Low Battery” message appears on the display and the empty battery icon
flashes. The backlight dims to conserve the remaining battery power.
When the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off.
Recharge the battery to restore phone operation.
Switching the Phone On and Off
To switch the phone on:
1. Open the phone.
1. Press and hold [
] until the phone switches on.
2. If prompted, enter the password and press  or [ ]. For further
details, see the Security option in “Set Phone” on page 118.
3. If prompted, enter the PIN and press  or [ ]. For further details,
see the Check PIN Code section in “Set Phone” on page 118.
The phone searches for your network and, after finding it, the Idle
screen appears on the display. You can now make and receive calls.
The default display language setting is Automatic, which is dependent
on the setting in your SIM. For further details or to change the
language, see the Language section in “Set Phone” on page 118.
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To switch the phone off, press and hold [
displayed.
] until the power-off image is
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21
Call Functions
Making a Call
From the Idle screen, enter the phone number (with area code, if
necessary), then press [
].
Note: When you activate the Auto Redial option, the phone automatically redials up to ten times
when the call is not answered or someone is already on the phone. For carriers that
automatically divert unanswered calls to voice mail, the Auto redial feature will not provide useful
service. See the Auto Redial section in “Voice Call” on page 121 for further details.
Making an International Call
1. Press and hold [
]. The + character appears.
2. Enter the country code, area code and phone number, then press [
].
Correcting an Entered Number
To correct one or more digits in a dialed number:
♦To clear the last digit displayed, press [ ].
♦To clear a different digit in the number, press the left or right navigation
key until the cursor is immediately to the right of the digit to be cleared,
then press [
].
♦To enter a missing digit, press the left or right navigation key until the
cursor is in position and enter the digit.
♦To clear the whole display, press and hold [
].
Ending a Call
When you want to end your call, briefly press [
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] or close the phone.
Redialing a Recent Number
All incoming, outgoing and missed calls are listed in the Call History menu.
If the number or caller is listed in your Contact List, the name associated
with the number also displays.
To redial a number:
1. From the Idle Screen, press the Left navigation key or select [
Call History to access the Call History menu.
→
2. Scroll to the required option (All Calls, Missed Calls, Calls Made, or
Calls Received) and press  or [ ].
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Using T9 Mode
T9 is a predictive text input mode based on a built-in dictionary that allows
you to key in characters using a single keystroke. Your phone selects the
most likely word based on your keystroke combinations.
To enter a word in T9 mode:
1. Start entering a word by pressing the numeric keys. Press each key
only once for each letter.
Example: To enter “HELLO”, press
], [
], [
], [
] and [
].
As you type, the characters on the screen change as the built-in
dictionary matches your keystrokes to commonly used words. Enter all
letters in the word without editing or deleting the keystrokes.
] to display an alternative
2. If the word displayed is not correct, press [
choice. Continue until the correct word displays or no choices remain, at
which time you can add the word to the phone’s dictionary (see below).
3. Press [
] to insert a space then start entering the next word.
To add a new word to the T9 dictionary:
1. When you press [
] on the last alternative word available, the left
soft key changes to Spell. Press  and enter the word you want.
♦To shift case, use [
] to toggle between Initial Capital, Upper
Case, Lower Case and Numeric modes.
♦You can move the cursor using the left and right navigation keys.
♦To delete letters, press [
]. Press and hold [
] to clear the display.
2. Press . The word is added to the T9 dictionary and becomes the
first word for the associated key presses.
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35
Using Alphabet Mode
In Alphabet mode you use the 0 to 9 keys to enter your text.
1. Press the key labeled with the letter you want:
♦ Once to enter the first letter on the key
♦ Twice in quick succession for the second letter
♦ Three times in quick succession for the third letter
♦ Four times in quick succession for the fourth letter
2. Select additional letters in the same way.
Note: The cursor moves to the right when you press a different key. To enter the same letter
twice or a different letter on the same key, wait for the cursor to move to the right.
The following table shows the characters available for each key:
.,'-?!@:/1
ABC2abc2
DEF3def3
GHI4ghi4
JKL5jkl5
MNO6mno6
PQRS7pqrs7
TUV8tuv8
WXYZ9wxyz9
+=<>€£$%&¥¤0
Space
♦To shift the case, press [
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].
♦Move the cursor using the Left and Right navigation keys.
♦To delete letters, press [
].
♦To clear the display, press and hold [
].
Using Number Mode
Number mode lets you enter numbers into a text message. Press the
keypad keys corresponding to the digits you want to enter.
Using Symbol Mode
Symbol mode lets you insert symbols and punctuation marks into text.
Press and hold [
] to access Symbol mode.
To
Press the
select a symbol group
navigation keys
select a symbol
corresponding number key adjacent to the
symbol
clear an entry
insert the symbol(s) into your
message
cancel your input and return
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Transferring Files
You can transfer pictures, video clips and other files between your phone
and a personal computer in several ways, including:
♦using a USB cable
♦using Bluetooth
♦using a microSD card reader
Transferring Files via USB Cable
Note: The default method for USB file transfer is Mass Storage mode (see below). To select a
different method, see “PC connections” on page 128.
Using Mass Storage Mode
You can transfer files between a microSD card in your phone and a PC using a
USB cable and Microsoft Windows using the following procedure.
Note: Your phone’s USB Setting must be set to Mass Storage or Ask on Connection (see “PC
connections” on page 128).
1. Connect the USB cable to a USB port on your PC and to your phone.
♦USB Mode set to Ask on Connection: the Ask on Connection
window appears on the phone. Highlight Mass Storage and press
 or [ ]. “Connected to PC” appears on the phone display.
♦USB Mode set to Mass Storage: “Connected to PC” appears on
the phone display.
2. Open My Computer on the PC. The list of contents will include a
“Removable Disk” with the name of the microSD card in your phone.
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3. Double click the disk icon to view the contents of the card. You can
drag and drop files between the computer and the folders on the card.
Using PC Studio
File transfer between your phone and a PC using Samsung’s PC Studio 3
software (included with your phone) requires a PC with available USB port,
installation of PC Studio 3 on the PC, and a USB cable.
Note: For more information on Samsung PC Studio 3, consult the online help provided with the
PC Studio 3 software.
Note: Your phone’s USB Setting must be set to PC Studio or Ask on Connection to use PC
Studio 3 (see “PC connections” on page 128).
1. Start the PC Studio 3 software.
Note: The first time you start the PC Studio 3 software, a connection wizard appears that leads
you through the process of setting up your phone connection. Do not plug the USB cable into a
USB port on your PC until instructed to do so by the software.
2. Connect the USB cable to a USB port on your PC and to your phone.
♦USB Mode set to Ask on Connection: the Ask on Connection
window appears on the phone. Highlight PC Studio and press
 or [ ]. “Connected to PC” appears on the display.
♦USB Mode set to Media Player: “Connected to PC” appears on the
display.
2. Open Windows Media Player on the PC and click the Sync tab. The
list of devices at the right side of the screen will include your phone
(SGH-F266).
3. Drag and drop the files you want to transfer to your phone to the Sync
List at the right side of the screen.
4. Click the Start Sync button to download the selected music to your
memory card. “Synchronizing” is displayed in Windows Media Player
while file transfer is in progress.
Note: Do not unplug the USB connector from the phone or PC while files are being transferred.
5. When file transfer is complete, unplug the USB connector from the
phone.
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Menus
This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. It also includes
an outline of all the available menus associated with your phone. Some
menu options are controlled by the SIM provided by your service provider.
Menu Navigation
The navigation keys on your phone allow you to scroll through menus
quickly and easily. The scroll bar at the right of the menu keeps track of
your position in the menu at all times.
♦To access menus from the Idle screen, press [ ].
♦To navigate through a menu, press the up or down navigation key. Press
[Volume] (located on the left side of your phone) to move to the top or
bottom of the displayed list.
♦As you navigate through a menu, menu options are highlighted. To
select the highlighted item, press  or [ ]. The following
options are available:
♦Record: Immediately begins recording an audio clip.
♦Go to Recorded Audio: Takes you to the Recorded Audio folder where
recorded audio clips are stored.
♦Record Audio Settings: Allows you to select the maximum Recording
Time (1 Hour or Limit for Picture Message), Volume and Default Name
for recorded files.
After saving a recorded file you can access various options by pressing
. To execute an option, highlight it and press 
3. Choose New Account or an existing account you want to sign in to and
press [ ] or press  and select .
4. Enter or change the required Sign In information as required (varies
depending on the IM community you are accessing). If you want to
save your password in the phone and enable Automatic Sign-In when
the phone is switched on, highlight each item and press [ ] to place a
check mark in the associated selection box.
Note: Saving your password can pose a security risk if your phone is lost or stollen.
5. Press .
Sending an Instant Message
After you sign in, follow the on-screen instructions to read, reply to,
compose, and send messages, and to manage your IM account. Use the
Options menu to perform tasks as you would when using IM on your
computer, including adding and blocking contacts or configuring your
display name.
Signing Out
To sign out of your instant messaging account, highlight Sign Out on the
Fido IM screen and press  to open the Group.
Highlight a name and press [ ] to place a check mark next to the
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entry. Use the same procedure to select any additional recipients,
then press  to open the Group.
Highlight a name and press [ ] to place a check mark next to the
entry. Use the same procedure to select additional recipients, then
press  to choose a layout and press [ ] to
take each picture.
♦Size: allows you to set the size (in pixels) of the resulting picture. The
options are: 1600x1200, 1280x1024, 1024x768, 800x600, 640x480,
320x240, and 176x220.
♦Timer: allows you to set a time delay before the camera takes the
picture. The options are Off, 3 Sec, 5 Sec, or 10 Sec. The camera counts
down the time on the screen and by playing a sound.
♦Effects: allows you to choose a custom color tone for your picture.
Choose from the following options.
No Effects: cancels any effects applied to the picture.
Black & White: removes all color and displays the picture in black and
white (greyscale) mode.
Negative: Reverses the light and dark areas of the picture.
Sepia: Displays the picture in black and white with a sepia tint that
makes it look like an old picture.
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Emboss: Changes the picture to look like an embossed surface.
Sketch: Gives the picture the appearance of a pencil sketch.
Antique: Displays the picture in black and white with a yellow tint that
makes it look like an old picture.
Moonlight: Displays the picture in black and white with a blue tint that
makes it look like it was taken in moonlight.
Fog: Displays the picture with a hazy appearance that makes it look
like it was taken in fog.
♦Frames: Allows you to set the picture in a decorated frame. Highlight a
frame and press [ ] for a preview. To choose the selected frame, press
[9]. To insert a photo into the frame, press [ ].
♦White Balance: allows you to set the white balance (color temperature
of the surrounding light). Choose Auto (camera automatically selects the
setting), Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, or Cloudy.
♦Viewfinder Mode: Lets you configure how the camera displays the
image and indicators on the screen. Choose from Regular (fills the
screen with the image), Indicator (displays icons on the screen that
indicate camera settings), and Guidelines (adds lines to the screen that
aid photo composition by indicating positioning for the “rule of thirds”).
♦Camera Help: Provides a list of shortcuts that allow you to directly
access camera options using the keypad. Press the key repeatedly to
cycle through the available settings.
Keypad shortcuts include.
takes a photo
zooms in or out
adjusts the image brightness
zooms in
zooms out
toggles between Camera and Camcorder mode
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changes the image size
changes the image quality
changes the shooting mode
changes the Effect applied to the photo
changes the White Balance setting
adds a frame (custom border) to the photo
changes the time delay setting
opens the Picture Album folder
changes the Viewfinder mode
Mode Settings in Capture Mode
The <
> key accesses the Mode settings:
♦Camera: Allows you to take pictures.
♦Camcorder: Allows you to take video clips.
♦Gallery: Lets you access the Picture Album or My Video Clips folder.
♦Settings: Allows you to customize your camera and camcorder settings.
Use the left or right navigation key to choose Camera and press [ ] or
. The following Camcorder settings are available:
• Quality: Sets the image quality to Superfine (best quality, largest file
size), Fine (medium quality, medium file size) or Normal (lowest
quality, smallest file size).
• Shutter Sound: Turns the camcorder shutter sound on and off.
• Zoom Sound: Turns the zoom sound on and off.
• Brightness Sound: Turns the brightness sound on and off.
• Default Name: Lets you change the default file name.
Camcorder Options After Recording a Video
When you press <
available:
> after saving a video, the following options are
♦Viewfinder: returns to the active camcorder screen so you can take
another video.
♦Send: Allows you to send the video in a picture message or to an online
album.
♦Delete: Deletes the video clip.
♦Rename: Lets you specify a different name for the file.
♦Go to My Video Clips: Opens the My Video Clips folder.
♦Bluetooth Visibility: Allows the file to be shared or released for use
with another Bluetooth device.
♦Lock/Unlock: Lets you lock the file to prevent accidental deletion and
unlock it when necessary.
♦Properties: Displays the properties of the currently selected file.
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FM Radio
The built-in FM radio (Menu 7.2) lets you listen to broadcast radio stations
in your area. You can also automatically find stations in your area and save
your favorite stations.
Note: The FM radio uses the headset wire as the radio antenna, so the headset must be
connected for the radio to work properly.
To use the FM radio:
1. Plug the headset connector into the headset jack on the right side of
the phone.
1. From the Idle screen, press [
] and select Tools → FM Radio.
2. To turn the radio on, press [
Radio On.
] or press  and select FM
3. To manually select a station, press the left and right navigation keys
until the desired frequency is indicated on the screen.
To cycle through the list of stored favourites, press the up and down
navigation keys.
4. To turn the radio off, press [ ], disconnect the headset or press
 and select FM Radio Off.
While using the FM radio, the following options are available by pressing
:
♦FM Radio On/Off: Turns the radio on and off.
♦Earphone On/Speaker On: Selects whether sound is played through
the headset or the phone’s speaker.
♦Self-tuning: Automatically locates and saves frequencies of radio
stations in your area.
♦Add to Favourites: Lets you add the currently playing radio station to
your list of favourites.
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♦Open Favourites: Displays the list of stored favourites. While the list is
open, the following options are available by pressing .
• Listen: Plays the selected radio station.
• Self-tuning: Automatically saves available radio stations.
• Add: Lets you enter and save a favourite frequency.
• Edit: Lets you change the frequency of the selected favourite.
• Remove: Lets you delete the Selected favourite, Multiple favourites or All
favourites.
• Set as alarm: Lets you use the selected radio station as an alarm tone
(for more information on setting alarms, see “Alarms” on page 95).
• Programme reminder: Lets you set up to three alarms to remind you to
listen to radio programs. Choose a reminder (1, 2 or 3) and press [ ] or
 or [ ].
8. Choose the Alarm Volume graphic. Press the left and right navigation
keys to adjust the volume level.
9. Choose the Alarm Day panel. Press [
The menu choices are:
] to open the selection menu.
♦Every day: The alarm sounds each day at the Alarm Time.
♦Once only: The alarm sounds the first time the Alarm Time occurs.
♦Individual days: The alarm sounds at the Alarm Time only on the
selected day(s).
For each selection you want to make, highlight it and press [ ] to put
a check mark in the selection box. When you are finished, press .
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10. To change the Snooze setting, use the left and right navigation keys to
toggle the setting (Off, 1 Min, 3 Min, 5 Min, 7 Min, 10Min). Choose
Repeat and set number of times to repeat the alarm (1, 2, 3, 5, 10).
11. To allow the phone to power on if it is switched off when an alarm time
occurs, choose Auto Power and use the left and right navigation keys
to toggle the setting On.
12. Press [
] or  to save the settings.
Note: The Alarm icon appears in the Icon area on the Idle screen to show that an alarm has
been set.
Note: To stop the alarm when it rings, open the phone and press any key. To use the snooze
function to delay the alarm, press .
Adding and Deleting Alarms
The default alarm display shows Wake-up Alarm (intended for use as an
“alarm clock”) and task alarms Alarm 1 to Alarm 4.
♦You can add up to five additional alarms by pressing  and
selecting Create alarm.
♦To rename an alarm, choose the alarm, press [ ], enter the new
name in the Alarm Name box and press [
].
♦To delete any of the alarms you have added, choose the alarm,
press , choose Delete, press  or [ ].
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Calendar Options
While using the Calendar, press  to access the Calendar
options (not all options are available in each view):
♦View: Opens the Day view for the selected day.
♦Create: Used to create a new event (Appointment, Anniversary,
Miscellaneous or Task).
♦Send via: Lets you send the information for the highlighted event to
someone else via Text Message, Picture Message or Bluetooth.
♦View by: Lets you change the view to one of the other options.
♦Event List: Displays a list of specific type of event (Appointments,
Anniversaries, Miscellaneous events or Tasks).
♦Delete: Lets you delete the following types of events: Selected, Periods
(events during a specific time period), This Month (all events in the
current month), or All.
♦Settings: Allows you to select Starting Day (whether calendar weeks
start on Sunday or Monday) and Default View by (whether the current
month, week or day is displayed when the calendar is opened).
♦Missed Alarm Events: Provides a list of events with alarm time that has
passed. Press  to view details of an entry, delete an event or
delete all missed alarm events.
♦Memory Status: Shows the number of each type of event saved on your
phone. The phone holds a maximum of 400 events.
Creating Calendar Entries
To create a calendar entry on a specific date:
1. Use the navigation keys to select the date.
2. Press  and select Create.
3. Select the type of entry you want to make (Appointment, Anniversary,
Miscellaneous or Task).
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Depending on the type of entry, some of the following options are
available:
♦Subject/Occasion/Task: Enter text describing the event.
Note: The Start Date and End Date on event entry screens are automatically set to the date
highlighted on the calendar when the screen is opened.
♦Details: Lets you save details of an entry.
♦Start Date: If the displayed start date is not correct, enter the
required date.
♦Start Time: Use the numeric keypad to set the start time. Use the
Left or Right navigation key to toggle the AM/PM setting.
♦End Date: If the displayed end date is not correct, enter the required
date.
♦End Time: Use the numeric keypad to set the end time. Use the Left
or Right navigation key to toggle the AM/PM setting.
♦Date: If the displayed date for the event is not correct, enter the
required date.
♦Due Date: If the displayed due date is not correct, enter the required
date.
♦Priority: Select High, Normal or Low.
♦Location: Enter text detailing the location of the appointment.
♦Alarm (before): Allows you to set an alarm to remind you of this
event and the length of time before the event to sound the alarm.
♦Alarm Time: Allows you to set the time of day that the alarm will
sound.
♦Repeat: Allows you to repeat the same event on a daily, weekly or
monthly basis.
♦Repeat Every Year: Allows you to repeat the event on the same day
each year.
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♦Until: Lets you specify when to stop the event.
4. When you have finished, press [ ] or press  and select
Save. The entry is indicated on the calendar by a colored arrow at a
corner of the date.
Event Options
The following options display when you press  while setting an
event.
♦Save: Saves the event in the corresponding event list.
♦Select Language: Toggles the input language between English and
Français (French).
♦Cancel: Cancels the event.
Viewing a Calendar Entry
To view the details for a day, highlight the day in the calendar view and
press [ ]. To view the details of an entry, highlight it and press [ ] or
 and select View.
Notes
Notes lets you create and save text files up to 1000 characters that can be
viewed later. You can also send a note to someone else via Bluetooth.
To create and save a note:
1. From the Idle screen, press [
existing notes is displayed.
] and select Tools → Notes. A list of
2. Press  and select Create.
3. Type your note in the message window. For further information on
entering characters, see “Entering Text” on page 34. The remaining
number of character spaces is indicated at the upper left side of the
display.
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4. To save the note, press [
] or press  and select Save.
From the Notes list, you can access the following options by pressing
:
♦View: Allows you to view the contents of a note.
♦Create: Allows you to create a new note.
♦Send via: Allows you to send the note to someone else as a text
message, as a picture message or via Bluetooth.
♦Delete: Allows you to delete the selected note or multiple notes.
♦Memory Status: Shows the number of notes in your phone and space
left. The maximum number of notes is 100.
Calculator
With this feature (Menu 7.6), you can use the phone as a calculator with
basic arithmetic operators (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
and numerous math functions. To use the calculator:
] and select Tools → Calculator.
1. From the Idle screen, press [
2. Enter the equation you want to solve.
♦Enter numbers using the numeric keys.
♦As shown in the diagram on the lower part of the screen, enter basic
operators (+, -, × or ÷) using the navigation keys, decimal point using
], brackets using [
] (press once for left bracket, twice for
right bracket).
♦To enter math functions, press , select Functions,
choose a function on the list and press [
] or  or [ ].
3. Use the left and right navigation keys to select the original unit type.
4. Use the down navigation key to move to the amount field and enter the
amount to convert. Use [
] to insert a decimal.
5. Use the down navigation key to move to the second Unit field and the
right and left navigation keys to select the final unit type.
6. The converted value is displayed below the final unit type.
♦To reverse the direction of the conversion, press  and select
Reverse.
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♦To change the amount to be converted, scroll to the amount field and
enter the new value using the numeric keypad.
♦To perform a different conversion, press  to return to the
Converter menu.
♦To change the preset currency conversion rates, press  and
select Currency Rates. Use the left and right navigation keys to select
the base rate to use. Use the up and down navigation keys to select the
value to be changed. Press [ ], change the value as required using the
keypad, and press  or [ ].
Timer
The Timer (Menu 7.9) allows you to count down from a preset time to zero.
A series of tones plays when the time reaches zero.
To start the timer:
1. From the Idle screen, press [
] and select Tools → Timer.
2. Press .
3. Using the numeric keys, enter the number of hours, minutes and
seconds that you wish to count down then press .
4. Press [
] to start the timer.
To pause the countdown, press [
].
When the count reaches 0, an alarm sounds and Time Out displays on the
screen. Press  to cancel the alarm and message.
Stopwatch
The Stopwatch (Menu 7.10) allows you to time an event and measure up to
four sub-intervals, such as lap times. To use the stopwatch:
1. From the Idle screen, press [
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] and select Tools → Stopwatch.
2. Press [ ] to start the stopwatch. You can measure sub-intervals by
pressing [ ].
3. Press  to stop the count.
4. Press  to erase the recorded times.
World Time
World Time (Menu 7.11) allows you to view the time of day in two other
parts of the world and graphically depicts the position of these time zones
relative to the one you are in. Your current time zone is shown on the map
by a blue and white vertical line (see “Set Time & Date” on page 117 for
information on setting your time zone).
To use World Time:
1. From the Idle screen, press [
] and select Tools
→ World Time.
2. Use the left and right navigation keys to scroll to a time zone. The
selection box lists one or more well-known cities within the zone and
the current time within that zone. The location of the zone is indicated
on the map by a red and white vertical line.
To view a second time zone, press the down navigation key to choose
the second selection box then use the left and right navigation keys to
scroll to a time zone. The location of this zone is indicated on the map
by a red and white vertical line and the indicator for the zone indicated
in the first (inactive) selection box changes to a white vertical line.
To toggle the application of Daylight Savings Time to the selected time
zone, press  or [ ]. DST On is indicated by an icon at the right
side of the scrolling date and time bar.
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Contacts
The Contacts menu (Menu 8) is used to manage your contact list. You can
store names and phone numbers in both your SIM card and your phone’s
memory, which are physically separate but both used to create the contact
list. You can also create contact groups, an FDN list, and speed dial
numbers.
Note: When you change phones, numbers stored in your SIM card memory are automatically
available with the new phone, whereas numbers stored in the phone’s memory must be reentered or transferred using a data kit accessory. However, contacts stored on the phone may
include additional details that can not be stored on the SIM card.
Find Contact Information by Name
To view the stored information for a contact:
1. From the Idle screen, press [
List.
] and select Contacts → Contact
2. Begin entering the letters of the name. As you type, the first entry
matching your input is highlighted. To select a different entry, scroll
through the list until the entry you want is highlighted.
3. Press [
] to dial the number or [
] to view the contact information.
Contact List Options
While accessing the Contact List, press  to use any of the
following options:
♦View: Lets you view the information for the highlighted contact.
♦Send Message: Allows you to send a text message or picture message
to this contact.
♦Add New Contact: Allows you to create a new contact. See “Add New
Contact” on page 107 for more information.
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♦Send Business Card via: Allows you to send a message to the
selected entry that contains your Business Card. This can be sent as a
text message or picture message, or via Bluetooth.
♦Delete: Allows you to delete the selected Contact List entry or all entries.
♦Select Language: Allows you to temporarily change the input language
used to create your message between English and Français (French).
Add New Contact
Use the following procedures to store a new contact to your phone or SIM
card.
Note: Your phone can be set to automatically save contacts to your SIM Card, automatically
save to your Phone, or Ask on Saving. The following procedures assume that the phone is set to
Ask on Saving. To change the setting, see “Contacts Settings” on page 135.
Storing a Number in the Phone’s Memory
1. From the Idle screen, press [ ] and select Contacts → Add New
Contact → Phone. The Create Contact screen opens.
Note: You can also enter a phone number on the Idle screen, press  and select Save
→ Phone → New Contact → type of phone number. The Create Contact Screen opens with
the phone number already entered.
2. Enter the information you want to save for this contact. The following
fields are available for input:
♦First Name: For recording the contact’s first name.
♦Last Name: For recording the contact’s last name.
♦Mobile: Allows entry of a mobile phone number.
♦Home: Allows entry of a home number for this contact.
♦Office: Allows entry of an office number for this contact.
♦Fax: Allows entry of a fax number for this contact.
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♦Other: Allows entry of any other contact number for this contact.
♦Email: For recording an e-mail address.
♦Graphic ID: Lets you assign a graphic ID for this contact. You can
take a photo or assign an existing photo, downloaded graphic or
default image.
♦Ring Tune: Allows you to choose a ring tune that plays when this
contact calls. For information on selecting a ring tune, see “Ring
Tunes” on page 47.
♦Group: Allows you to assign this contact to a group.
♦Notes: Lets you add any other information you wish to record with
this contact.
Note: You can change any number type designation (Mobile, Home, Office, Fax, Other). Press
[Options] and select Change Type. Highlight the required type and press .
♦FDN Contacts: Lets you choose one or more numbers from your
FDN Contacts List. Press [ ] to place a check mark beside each
number you want to reject then press .
♦Unknown Numbers: Lets you reject all calls from unknown numbers.
To remove an entry or all entries from the Reject List:
1. From the Idle screen, press [
] and select Contacts → Reject List.
2. To remove one entry choose the entry, press  and select
Remove→ Selected. To remove all entries, press  and
select Remove→ All.
My Business Card
This menu option lets you create a Business Card file containing your
contact information that can be sent to others for addition to their contact list.
1. From the Idle screen, press [
Business Card.
] and select Contacts → My
2. Enter the information you want to save for your Business Card. The
following fields are available for input:
♦First Name: For recording your first name
♦Last Name: For recording your last name
♦Mobile: For recording a mobile phone number
♦Home: For recording a home phone number
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♦Office: For recording a work number
♦Fax: For recording a fax number
♦Other: For recording an additional phone number
♦Email: For recording an email address
♦Notes: For adding any other information
For information on text and numeric entry, see “Entering Text” on
page 34.
To change the type of phone number field in a specific location, press
 and select Change Type. Scroll to the required field type
and press 
and [ ] to change selections,  or [ ] to confirm changes.
♦Wallpaper: Lets you choose a screen background image from the
Media folders.
♦Pop-up List Menu: Select whether pop-up menus are On or Off.
♦Idle Screen Settings: Lets you change text attributes for the Idle
screen (Position, Style and Color).
♦Light Settings: Lets you adjust the display backlight settings.
• Brightness: Allows you to adjust LCD display brightness for best
viewing in different lighting conditions. Press the left and right
navigation keys to move the indicator then press [ ] or .
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• Backlight Time: Allows you to select the length of time the backlight
remains on at full brightness and dimmed while the phone is idle. Use
the right and left navigation keys to make selections for On (15
Seconds, 30 Seconds, 1 Minute, 3 Minutes, or 10 Minutes) and Dim
(Off, 15 Seconds, 30 Seconds, 1 Minute, or 3 Minutes).
Note: Increasing brightness and light times will reduce the length of time the phone can be
operated before battery recharging is necessary.
♦Dialing Display: Lets you change the properties of the font used for
the dialing display.
• Font Size: Selects the font size (Large, Medium, or Small).
• Font Color: Selects a text style and color. The selection includes
Basic, Monochrome and Gradation styles in a wide range of colors.
• Background Color: Allows you to select a color for the background
screen.
♦Greeting Message: Lets you change the text that appears on the
screen when the phone powers on.
Set Time & Date
Use this menu (Menu 9.3) to configure the settings for the time and date
display.
To modify Time & Date settings:
1. In Idle mode, press [
] and select .
2. Change settings as required (see below).
3. To save changes, press .
♦Time Zone Updating: Lets you specify how the time zone information is
updated (Automatic, Prompt first or Manual only).
If Manual Only is selected, the following options are enabled:
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• Home Zone: Lets you specify your location relative to Greenwich Mean
Time. Press [ ] then scroll left or right to indicate your time zone. You
can also enable or disable Daylight saving, as appropriate. Press
.
• Time: Lets you change the time setting. Scroll left or right to choose the
number you want to modify and then enter a new number using the
keypad. To switch between AM and PM, highlight the indicator and press
the left or right navigation key.
• Date: Lets you change the date setting using the keypad. Scroll left or
right to choose the number you want to modify and then enter a new
number using the keypad.
• Time Format: Lets you specify the time format you prefer (12 hour or 24
hour clock). Scroll left or right to select.
• Date Format: Lets you specify the date format you prefer. Scroll left or
right to choose a format.The choices are MM/DD/YYYY, DD/MM/YYYY,
YYYY/MM/DD.
Set Phone
Use this menu (Menu 9.4) to configure phone settings related to the user
interface language, shortcuts, security, Airplane Mode, network settings
and slide settings. You can also check the phone number of the phone.
To access phone settings:
1. In Idle mode, press [
] and select Settings → Set Phone.
2. Change settings as required (see below).
3. To save changes, press .
The following options are available:
♦Language: Lets you specify the language used for the user interface.
The choices are Automatic, English or Français (French). If you select
Automatic, the language setting is read from the SIM card in the phone.
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♦Shortcuts: Lets you change the applications assigned to the navigation
keys for quick access. To select a new application for a key, press the
key and then press [ ] or press  and select Change. Choose
the application you want to assign to the key and press [ ] or .
♦Own Number: shows you the number(s) assigned to the SIM card in
your phone.
♦Security: The Security feature allows you to restrict the use of your
phone by others and the types of calls that can be made using various
codes and passwords. The following options are available.
• Lock Phone: When the phone lock is enabled, the phone password
must be entered each time the phone is switched on. The phone
remains operational until switched off. To change the phone
password, see “Phone Password” on page 32.
• Lock SIM Card: When the Lock SIM Card feature is enabled, your
phone only works with the current SIM. To lock the SIM card, enter a
four digit password and press , then enter it again to confirm.
To deactivate the SIM and allow use of a different SIM card, enter the
password and press .
• Check PIN Code: When the Check PIN Code feature is enabled,
your PIN must be entered each time the phone is switched on.
Note: Before disabling the Check PIN Code feature, you must enter your PIN.
• Lock Applications: Using this option you can lock various phone
applications, which requires entry of the phone’s password to access
the associated menus. The selection includes: All, Messages, Call
History, Audio, Graphics, Videos, Contacts.
• Set FDN Mode: Set FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported by
your SIM card, allows you to restrict outgoing calls to phone numbers
stored in the FDN List. To set this mode you must enter your PIN2.
Note: Not all SIM cards have a PIN2. If your SIM card does not, this menu does not display.
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• Change Phone Password: Allows you to change your phone
password. You must enter the current password before you can
specify a new one.
• Change PIN Code: Allows you to change your PIN, provided that the
PIN Check feature is enabled. You must enter the current PIN before
you can specify a new one.
• Change PIN2 Code: Allows you to change your PIN2. You must
enter the current PIN2 before you can specify a new one.
Note: Not all SIM cards have a PIN2. If your SIM card does not, this menu does not display.
♦Airplane Mode: For locations where you are not permitted to send or
receive calls or access online information, this operating mode lets you
use all other phone functions. When it is on, “Airplane Mode” is displayed
on the Idle screen.
♦Network Selection: Lets you configure your phone for Automatic or
Manual network selection.
Set Calls
Call settings (Menu 9.5) let you configure the actions taken by the phone
when you dial and receive calls.
To access call settings:
1. In Idle mode, press [
] and select Settings → Set Calls.
2. To change a setting, choose another setting and press .
The following options are available:
General
This menu (Menu 9.5.1) lets you configure high-level features that specify
how calls are handled. Use the navigation keys to choose the feature, if
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necessary press [ ] to enable (check) or disable (uncheck) the option,
then press .
♦Show My Number: Lets you specify how your ID is handled when you
initiate an outgoing call.
• Set By Network: You are identified to the recipient using the default
network information.
• Hide Number: Your identification is hidden from the recipient.
• Show Number: Your phone number and name are sent to the
recipient.
♦Call Answer: Provides additional methods for answering a call on your
phone (Slide Up, Any Key). The phone can always be answered by
pressing [
].
♦Call Status Tones: Lets you activate alert tones that sound during a
call.
• Minute Minder: Sounds a tone after each minute of a call.
• Call Connect Tone: Sounds a tone when a call connection is
successful.
♦Alerts on Call: Lets you specify whether you want to be alerted by a
tone when a message is received or the time for an alarm is reached
while you are on a call.
Voice Call
This menu (Menu 9.5.2) lets you configure the default settings for voice call
features.
Call Forwarding
Call forwarding lets you reroute incoming calls to another number or to your
voicemail. Availability of the various options depends on your service
provider. Contact your provider for more details on enabling this feature.
To set call forwarding options:
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1. In Idle mode, press [ ] and select Settings → Set Calls → Voice
Call → Call Forwarding.
2. Choose the option you want to modify and press  or
[ ]. Use the left and right navigation keys to change the setting
(Activate, Deactivate). In the Forward To box, enter the destination
phone number or press  to select a number from your
Contacts or Voice Mail. The phone sends your settings to the network
and the network’s acknowledgement is displayed. The following
options are available:
♦Forward always: Lets you forward all voice calls and/or data calls.
♦Busy: Forwards calls when you are on another phone call.
♦No Reply: Forwards calls when your phone is not answered. In
addition to setting the Forward to number, you can also change the
length of time the phone waits for a reply before forwarding the call
(5, 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 Seconds).
♦Unreachable: Forwards calls when you are not in an area covered
by your service provider or when your phone is switched off.
♦Cancel All: Deactivates call forwarding.
The phone sends your settings to the network and the network’s
acknowledgement is displayed.
Call Barring
Call Barring allows you to restrict various types of calls from being made or
received with your phone. This option is SIM dependent and requires a
subscription. For more information, contact your service provider.
The following call-barring options are possible:
♦All Outgoing Calls: bars this phone from making outgoing calls.
♦Outgoing International Calls: bars this phone from making calls to
international numbers.
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♦International Calls: bars all international calls. Not available from some
service providers, contact your service provider for more information.
♦All Incoming Calls: bars all incoming calls.
♦Incoming Calls while Abroad: bars all incoming calls when abroad. Not
available from some service providers, contact your service provider for
more information.
♦Cancel All: clears your call barring options.
♦Change Barring Password: allows you to change the password used
to set your call barring options.
Use the navigation keys to make selections and change settings. Press

or [ ], choose Activate or Deactivate and press .
Note: Turn off Bluetooth when it is not required to save battery life and in situations where
Bluetooth use is prohibited, such as on airplanes.
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My Devices
This function provides a list of Bluetooth devices within range of your phone
and lets you pair the phone with one or more devices.
To search for Bluetooth devices:
1. From the Idle screen, press [ ] and select Settings →
Set Connectivity → Bluetooth → My Devices.
2. Choose Search New Device and press  or [ ].
2. Enter the Bluetooth PIN for the device and press . If connecting
to a Bluetooth wireless device, consult the device’s user manual for the
assigned PIN. If connecting to another phone, enter the same PIN on
both phones.
If you are unable to pair with the device a message appears in the display.
Press  to retry.
My Phone’s Visibility
This option allows you to turn your phone’s visibility to other Bluetooth
devices On or Off. When Bluetooth visibility is turned on, your phone
wirelessly transmits its name and status. This is useful if you are attempting
to connect to additional Bluetooth devices, but it can pose a security risk
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and facilitate unauthorized connection so should be used with a Bluetooth
security option. For more information, see “Secure Mode” below.
My Phone’s Name
This option displays the name given to your phone for Bluetooth purposes.
When your phone’s Bluetooth visibility is turned on, it identifies itself using
the name that appears in this text field.
To change the phone name:
1. Press and hold [
] to erase the previous name.
2. Use the keypad to enter a new name.
3. Press [
name.
] or press  and select Save to save the new
Note: The default name for your phone is SGH-F266, the model code.
Secure Mode
When Bluetooth visibility is turned on, your phone wirelessly transmits its
name and status. This transmission can pose a security risk and allow
unauthorized connection to your phone. When Secure Mode is turned on,
however, the phone prompts you to allow or deny access whenever
another Bluetooth-enabled device tries to access your phone.
To change the Secure Mode setting, choose a selection and press
.
Make changes to the Profile Settings as required (Profile Name, Home
URL, Proxy Use, GPRS Settings).
Camera Settings
Camera settings (Menu 9.7.3) let you set the default preferences for
camera functionality. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to scroll to
individual options, then the Left and Right navigation keys to make a
selection. When you are finished, press [ ] or  to save the changes.
♦Photo settings
• Size: allows you to set the default picture size (in pixels). The options
are: 1600x1200, 1280x960, 1024x768, 800x600, 640x480, 320x240,
176x220).
• Quality: Sets the default picture quality to Superfine (best quality,
largest file size), Fine (medium quality, medium file size) or Normal
(lowest quality, smallest file size).
• Viewfinder Mode: Lets you configure how the camera displays the
image and indicators on the screen. Choose from Regular (fills the
screen with a cropped view of the image), Indicator (displays icons
on the screen that indicate camera settings), Guidelines (adds lines
to the screen that aid photo composition), and Standard Ratio View
(displays the entire image in reduced size).
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• Scene Program: Sets the default scene program to Normal or Nighttime Landscape (increases the camera sensitivity to produce brighter
pictures in dark locations).
• Metering Exposure: Sets the default metering method the camera
uses to determine the proper exposure for the picture. Select Matrix
(divides the screen into segments and averages the exposure
required for each segment), Center-weighted (makes an exposure
measurement over the entire screen but bases the result mostly on
the center of the screen), or Spot (takes an exposure measurement
only in a small area at the center of the screen).
• White Balance: Sets the default white balance setting (color
temperature of the surrounding light). Choose Auto (camera
automatically selects the setting), Daylight, Incandescent,
Fluorescent, or Cloudy.
♦Preferences
• Shutter Sound: Lets you select the shutter sound that indicates a
picture has been taken. The sounds are previewed as you scroll
through the list.
• Zoom Sound: Sets the default for the zoom sound on and off.
• Brightness Sound: Sets the default for the brightness sound on or off.
• Single Shot Mode: Allows you to take a single photo and either review
the photo after taking it (Take and Save) or return immediately to the
viewfinder to take another (Automatic Save).
• Default Name: Sets the default file name.
Camcorder Settings
Camcorder settings (Menu 9.7.4) let you set the default preferences for
camcorder functionality. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to scroll to
individual options, then the Left and Right navigation keys to make a
selection. When you are finished, press [ ] or  to save the changes.
♦Recording Mode: Allows you select the maximum recording time. Choose
from Normal or Limit for Picture Message.
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♦Size: Lets you set the video resolution to 176x144, 160x120 or 128x96
pixels.
♦Quality: Lets you set video quality to Superfine (best quality), Fine or
Normal (lowest quality). Better quality videos require more storage
space.
♦Viewfinder Mode: Lets you configure how the camcorder displays the
image and indicators on the screen. Choose from Regular (fills the
screen with a cropped view of the image), Full Screen View And
Indicator (displays icons on the screen that indicate camera settings),
and Standard Ratio View (displays the entire image in reduced size).
♦Audio Recording: Selects whether audio is included with video
recordings.
♦White Balance: Optimizes the video color based on the color
temperature of the light source. Choose from Auto, Daylight,
Incandescent, Fluorescent or Cloudy. The default setting is Auto.
♦Shutter Sound: Turns the camcorder shutter sound on and off.
♦Zoom Sound: Turns the zoom sound on and off.
♦Brightness Sound: Turns the brightness sound on and off.
♦Default Name: Lets you change the default name prefix for videos taken
with the phone.
Record Audio Settings
Record Audio settings (Menu 9.7.5) let you specify the following audio
recording preferences:
♦Recording Time: Lets you specify the maximum allowable length of an
audio recording made with the phone (1 Hour or Limit for Picture
Message).
♦Default Storage: Selects whether the default location for audio file
storage is Phone or Memory Card.
♦Volume: Sets the default playback volume.
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♦Default Name: Lets you set a default name prefix for audio recordings
made with the phone.
Calendar Settings
Calendar settings (Menu 9.7.6) let you specify the following preferences for
the calendar:
♦Starting Day: Sets whether weeks in the calendar start on Sunday or
Monday.
♦Default View by: Specifies whether the calendar opens in Month, Week
or Day view.
Contacts Settings
Contact settings (Menu 9.7.7) let you manage the saving and viewing of
contact information, including your own.
♦Default Saving: Lets you specify the default save location for contact
information (Phone, SIM Card or Ask on Saving).
♦Copy All to: Lets you copy all contacts to Phone or SIM Card.
♦Sort by: Chooses whether contacts are sorted by First Name or Last
Name.
♦Delete All: Lets you delete various groups of contacts (All, Phone, SIM
Card, or SIM Card FDN).
♦Memory Status: Allows you to view the amount of memory allocated
and available in categories (Phone, SIM Card and SIM Card FDN).
Reset Settings
This menu (Menu 9.8) allows you to reset some or all of your phone
settings to their default value. To reset phone settings:
1. Select one or more of the following reset options by highlighting it and
pressing [ ]:
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♦All: Resets all configuration options listed in this menu to their
default values.
♦Sound Profile Settings: Resets Sound Profile options to their
default values. For more information on Profiles, see “Set Sound
Profiles” on page 114.
♦Display Settings: Resets only display options to their default
values. For more information on Display settings, see “Set Display”
on page 116.
♦Phone Settings: Resets only phone options to their default values.
For more information on Phone settings, see “Set Phone” on
page 118.
2. Press  and then  to confirm.
3. Enter the phone password and press .
Memory Status
Memory Status (Menu 9.9) let you view used and available memory in the
following categories: Shared Memory, Messages (Text Message, Picture
Message, Push Message), Media, Calendar, Contacts, Games & Apps,
Notes, Rogers IM.
Select the memory location for which you want to view status and press

or [ ].
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Solving Problems
If you are experiencing problems with your phone, perform the following
simple checks before contacting a service professional. This may save you
the time and expense of an unnecessary service call.
When you switch your phone on, one of the following
messages appears
Insert SIM Card
♦Check that the SIM card is correctly installed.
Phone Locked Enter Password
♦The automatic locking function has been enabled. You must enter the
phone’s password before you can use the phone.
Enter PIN
♦You are using your phone for the first time. You must enter the Personal
Identification Number (PIN) supplied with the SIM card.
♦The PIN Check feature is enabled. Every time the phone is switched on,
the PIN has to be entered. To disable this feature, use the Check PIN
Code menu (see Security in “Set Phone” on page 118).
Enter PUK
♦The PIN code was entered incorrectly three times in succession and the
phone is now blocked. Enter the PUK supplied by your service provider.
Phones use both PIN1 and PIN2 codes, which require PUK1 and PUK2
codes to unblock. Make sure you know which PIN code is locked and
apply the correct PUK code.
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“No service,” “Network failure” or “Not done” displays
♦The network connection was lost. You may be in a weak signal area (in a
tunnel or surrounded by buildings). Change location and try again.
♦You are trying to access an option for which you have not taken out a
subscription with your service provider. Contact the service provider for
further details.
You have entered a number but it was not dialed
♦Have you pressed [ ]?
♦Are you accessing the right cellular network?
♦Is Call Barring turned on? (see “Call Barring” on page 122 for more
details).
Your correspondent cannot reach you
♦Is your phone switched on (pressed [ ] for more than one second)?
♦Are you accessing the right cellular network?
♦Is Call Barring turned on? (see “Call Barring” on page 122 for more
details).
♦Has your phone been call forwarded to another number?
Your correspondent cannot hear you speaking
♦Have you switched off the microphone?
♦Are you holding the phone close enough to your mouth? The
microphone is located at the bottom of the phone.
The phone starts beeping and “Low Battery” flashes on the
display
♦Your battery is insufficiently charged. Recharge the battery.
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The audio quality of the call is poor
♦Check the signal strength indicator on the display (
bars indicates the signal strength from strong (
); the number of
) to weak ( ).
♦Try moving the phone slightly or move closer to a window if you are in a
building.
No number is dialed when you recall a Contacts entry
♦Check that the number has been stored correctly, by using the Contact
List Search feature.
♦Store the number again, if necessary.
If the above guidelines do not help you to solve the problem, take note
of:
♦the model and serial numbers of your phone
♦your warranty details
♦a clear description of the problem
Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales service.
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Health and safety information
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.
Health and safety information
Exposure to radio frequency
(RF) signals
The exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless mobile
phones employs a unit of measurement known as the
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR is a measure of
the rate of absorption of RF energy by the human body
expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg). The FCC
requires wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of
1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The FCC exposure limit
incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give
additional protection to the public and to account for any
variations in measurements.
SAR tests are conducted using standard operating
positions accepted by the FCC with the phone transmitting
at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency
bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest
certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone
while operating can be well below the maximum value.
This is because the phone is designed to operate at
multiple power levels so as to use only the power required
to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a
wireless base station antenna, the lower the power
output.
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Health and safety information
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:
GSM850 Head: 0.274 W/Kg, Body-worn: 0.709 W/Kg.
GSM1900 Head: 0.227 W/Kg, Body-worn: 0.584 W/Kg.
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 A3LSGHF266.
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
For body worn operations, this model phone has been
testde and meets the FCC exposure guidelines when used
with a Samsung accessory designated for this product or
when used with an accessroy that contains no metal and
that positons the handset a minimum 1.5 cm from the
body.
Non-compliance with the above restrictions may result in
violation of FCC RF exposure guidelines.
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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
Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?
The available scientific evidence does not show that any
health problems are associated with using wireless
phones. There is no proof, however, that wireless phones
are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of
radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while
being used. They also emit very low levels of RF when in
the stand-by mode. Whereas high levels of RF can produce
health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF
that does not produce heating effects causes no known
adverse health effects. Many studies of low level RF
exposures have not found any biological effects. Some
studies have suggested that some biological effects may
occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by
additional research. In some cases, other researchers
have had difficulty in reproducing those studies, or in
determining the reasons for inconsistent results.
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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.
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
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industry to take a number of steps, including the
following:
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.
•
•
“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 following agencies belong to this
working group:
•
•
•
•
•
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“National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
“Environmental Protection Agency
”Federal Communications Commission
”Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
”National Telecommunications and Information
Administration
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
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?
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characteristic of wireless phones have yielded conflicting
results that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories.
A few animal studies, however, have suggested that low
levels of RF could accelerate the development of cancer in
laboratory animals. However, many of the studies that
showed increased tumor development used animals that
had been genetically engineered or treated with cancercausing chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to develop
cancer in absence of RF exposure. Other studies exposed
the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day. These
conditions are not similar to the conditions under which
people use wireless phones, so we don't know with
certainty what the results of such studies mean for human
health.
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 cancercausing 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.
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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
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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?
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.
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.
Health and safety information
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.
Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks
from exposure to RF emissions?
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
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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
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groups, was completed in late 2000. This standard will
allow manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers
and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI. FDA
has tested wireless phones and helped develop a
voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical
and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard specifies
test methods and performance requirements for hearing
aids and wireless phones so that no interference occurs
when a person uses a compatible phone and a compatible
hearing aid at the same time. This standard was approved
by the IEEE in 2000.
FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for
possible interactions with other medical devices. 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:
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FCC RF Safety Program:
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
http://www.epa.gov/radiation/
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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.
Health and safety information
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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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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
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stolen, call roadside assistance or other special nonemergency 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).
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic
Devices
If you have any reason to suspect that interference is
taking place, switch your phone off immediately.
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.
Hearing Aids
Pacemakers
Other Medical Devices
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.
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.
Persons with pacemakers:
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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.
Health and safety information
These recommendations are consistent with the
independent research and recommendations of Wireless
Technology Research.
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.
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.
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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.
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).
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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 [SEND].
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
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,f not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
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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.
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
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Health and safety information
FCC Notice
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
theinterference by one or more of the following measures:
Health and safety information
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°Øs
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.
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Only qualified personnel should service the phone or
install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or
service may be dangerous and may invalidate any
warranty applicable to the device.
Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in
your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.
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Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases or
explosive materials in the same compartment as the
phone, its parts or accessories.
For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that
an air bag inflates with great force. Do not place
objects, including both installed or portable wireless
equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air
bag deployment area. If wireless equipment is
improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious
injury could result.
Switch your phone off before boarding an aircraft. The
use of wireless phone in aircraft is illegal and may be
dangerous to the aircraft's operation.
Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the
suspension or denial of telephone services to the
offender, or legal action, or both.
Product Performance
Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception
The quality of each call you make or receive depends on
the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you
of the current signal strength by displaying a number of
bars next to the signal strength icon. The more bars
displayed, the stronger the signal.
If you're inside a building, being near a window may give
you better reception.
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.
Understanding How Your Phone Operates
Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver.
When it's turned on, it receives and transmits radio
frequency (RF) signals. When you use your phone, the
system handling your call controls the power level. This
power can range from 0.006 watts to 0.2 watts in digital
mode.
For the best care of your phone, only authorized personnel
should service your phone and accessories. Faulty service
may void the warranty.
Health and safety information
Understanding the Power Save Feature
Maintaining Your Phone's Peak Performance
There are several simple guidelines to operating your
phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service.
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Hold the phone with the antenna raised, fullyextended and over your shoulder.
Try not to hold, bend or twist the phone's antenna.
Don't use the phone if the antenna is damaged.
Speak directly into the phone's receiver.
Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or
liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, immediately
turn the power off and remove the battery. If it is
inoperable, call Customer Care for service.
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Availability of Various Features/Ring
Tones
Battery Standby and Talk Time
Standby and talk times will vary depending on phone
usage patterns and conditions. Battery power
consumption depends on factors such as network
configuration, signal strength, operating temperature,
features selected, frequency of calls, and voice, data, and
other application usage patterns.
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Avoid dropping the cell phone. Dropping it,
especially on a hard surface, can potentially cause
damage to the phone and battery. If you suspect
damage to the phone or battery, take it to a
service center for inspection.
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.
Follow battery usage, storage and charging
guidelines found in the user’s guide.
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.
Health and safety information
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 Precautions.
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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 Samsungapproved chargers. When a charger is not in use,
disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave
the battery connected to a charger for more than a
week, since overcharging may shorten its life.
Do not use incompatible cell phone batteries and
chargers. Some Web sites and second-hand
dealers, not associated with reputable
manufacturers and carriers, might be selling
incompatible or even counterfeit batteries and
chargers. Consumers should purchase
manufacturer or carrier recommended products
and accessories. If unsure about whether a
replacement battery or charger is compatible,
contact the manufacturer of the battery or charger.
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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 place the phone in areas that may get very
hot, such as on or near a cooking surface, cooking
appliance, iron, or radiator.
Do not get your phone or battery wet. Even though
they will dry and appear to operate normally, the
circuitry could slowly corrode and pose a safety
hazard.
Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental shortcircuiting can occur when a metallic object (coin,
clip or pen) causes a direct connection between the
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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.
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+ and - terminals of the battery (metal strips on
the battery), for example when you carry a spare
battery in a pocket or bag. Short-circuiting the
terminals may damage the battery or the object
causing the short-circuiting.
Do not permit a battery out of the phone to come
in contact with metal objects, such as coins, keys
or jewelry.
Do not crush, puncture or put a high degree of
pressure on the battery as this can cause an
internal short-circuit, resulting in overheating.
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.
Battery usage by children should be supervised.
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,
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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.
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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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