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* Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in
this guide may not match your phone exactly.
* Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations
in this guide.
World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-xxxxxA
English (EU). 07/2007. Rev. 1.0
SGH-J610
User’s Guide
Drive safely at all times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park
your vehicle first.
Important safety
precautions
Failure to comply with the following
precautions may be dangerous or illegal.
Copyright information
• Bluetooth® is a registered trademark
of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
Bluetooth QD ID: B0XXXXX
• JavaTM is a trademark or registered
trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Switch off the phone when refuelling
Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service
station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Switch off in an aircraft
Wireless phones can cause interference. Using
them in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.
Switch off the phone near all medical
equipment
Hospitals or health care facilities may be using
equipment that could be sensitive to external radio
frequency energy. Follow any regulations or rules in
force.
Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to interference,
which could affect their performance.
Be aware of special regulations
Meet any special regulations in force in any area
and always switch off your phone whenever it is
forbidden to use it, or when it may cause
interference or danger.
Water resistance
Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
Sensible use
Use only in the normal position (held to your ear).
Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when
the phone is switched on.
Emergency calls
Key in the emergency number for your present
location, then press
Keep your phone away from small children
Keep the phone and all its parts, including
accessories, out of the reach of small children.
Accessories and batteries
Use only Samsung-approved batteries and
accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables.
Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage
you or your phone and may be dangerous.
• The phone could explode if the battery is replaced
with an incorrect type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
At very high volumes, prolonged listening
to a headset can damage your hearing.
Qualified service
Only qualified service personnel may repair your
phone.
For more detailed safety information, see "Health
and safety information" on page 35.
About this Guide
This User’s Guide provides you with condensed
information about how to use your phone.
In this guide, the following instruction icons
appear:
Indicates that you need to pay careful
attention to the subsequent information
regarding safety or phone features.
→
< >
Indicates that you need to press the
Navigation keys to scroll to the specified
option and then select it.
Indicates a key on the phone. For
example, [ ]
Indicates a soft key, whose function is
displays on the phone screen. For
example,
• Camera and camcorder
Use the camera module on your
phone to take a photo or record
a video.
Special features of your phone
• Music player
Play music files on your phone.
• FM radio
Listen to your favourite radio
stations anytime, anywhere.
• Java
Enjoy Java-based games and
download new games.
• Offline mode
Switch your phone to Offline
mode to use its non-wireless
functions while on an airplane.
• Bluetooth
Transfer media files and
personal data, and connect to
other devices using wireless
Bluetooth technology.
• Web browser
Access the wireless web to get
up-to-the-minute information
and a wide variety of media
content.
• Multimedia Message Service
(MMS)
Send and receive MMS
messages with a combination of
text, images, video, and audio.
• SOS message
Send SOS messages to your
family or friends for help in an
emergency.
Contents
Unpack
Make sure you have each item
Get started
First steps to operating your phone
Assemble and charge the phone ...................... 6
Power on or off.............................................. 7
Phone layout ................................................. 7
Keys and icons .............................................. 8
Access menu functions .................................. 11
Enter text .................................................... 12
Customise your phone ................................... 13
Step outside the phone
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Begin with call functions, camera, music player, web
browser, and other special features
Make or answer calls.....................................
Use the camera............................................
Play music...................................................
Listen to the FM radio ...................................
Browse the web ...........................................
Use Phonebook ............................................
Send messages ............................................
View messages ............................................
Use Bluetooth ..............................................
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Menu functions
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All menu options listed
Health and safety information
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Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press in Idle mode.
1 Call log
3 Applications‡
5 Messages
9 Settings
1 Music player
2 Voice recorder
3 Alarm
4 FM radio
5 World clock
6 Browser‡‡
7 Java world‡‡
8 Calculator
9 Converter
10 Timer
11 Stopwatch
12 Memo
13 SIM application toolkit1
1 Time and date
2 Phone settings
3 Display settings
4 Sound settings
5 Light settings
6 Network services
7 Bluetooth
8 Security
9 Connection settings
10 Reset settings
Recent contacts
Missed calls
Dialled calls
Received calls
Delete all
Call time
Call costs1
2 Phonebook
Contact list
Create contact
Group
Speed dial
My namecard
Own numbers
Management
Service number1
4 Yahoo search/
Google/Browser/
Java world‡‡
Create message
My messages
Templates
Delete all
Settings
SOS messages
Memory status
6 My files
Images
Videos
Music
Sounds
Other files
Memory card2
Memory status
7 Calendar
8 Camera
1. Available only if supported by
your SIM card.
2. Available only if a memory
card is inserted.
‡ If the Yahoo search and
Google services are not
available, the order of
submenus will change.
‡‡If the Yahoo search and
Google services are not
available, Browser or Java
world will display in menu 4
instead of appearing in
Applications.
Unpack
Make sure you have each item
• Phone
• Travel adapter
• Battery
• User’s Guide
You can obtain various accessories from your
local Samsung dealer.
Get started
First steps to operating your phone
Assemble and charge the phone
The items supplied with your phone and the
accessories available at your Samsung dealer
may vary, depending on your country or service
provider.
To AC power outlet
Phone layout
Removing the battery cover
Front view
Earpiece
Display
Power on or off
Switch on
Web access/
Confirm key
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [
Left soft key
].
3. If necessary, enter the PIN
and press .
Switch off
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [
].
Volume keys
Dial key
Memory card
slot
Mouthpiece
Navigation keys
(Up/Down/Left/
Right)
Right soft key
Power/Menu
exit key
Delete key
Alphanumeric
keys
Special
function keys
Get started
Rear view
Mirror
Camera lens
Camera key
Multi-function
jack
When you close the phone, it locks the exposed
keys to prevent any unwanted phone
operations, from accidentally pressing any of
the keys. To unlock the keypad, press
and then .
Keys and icons
Keys
Perform the function indicated on
the bottom line of the display.
In Idle mode, access the following
menus:
• Up: My menu mode
• Down/Left/Right: your favourite
menus
In Menu mode, scroll through menu
options.
In Idle mode, launch the web
browser.
In Menu mode, select the
highlighted menu option or confirm
input.
Make or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve the numbers
recently dialled, missed, or
received.
Delete characters from the display
or items in an application.
Press and hold to switch the phone
on or off.
End a call.
In Menu mode, cancel input and
return the phone to Idle mode.
Enter numbers, letters, and some
special characters.
In Idle mode, press and hold [1] to
access your voicemail server. Press
and hold [0] to enter an
international call prefix.
Enter special characters or perform
special functions.
In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to
activate or deactivate Silent mode.
Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause
between numbers.
Adjust the phone volume.
In Idle mode, press and hold to
turn on the camera.
In Camera mode, take a photo or
record a video.
Get started
Icons
The following icons may appear on the top line
of the screen to indicate your phone’s status.
Depending on your country or service provider,
the icons shown on the display may vary.
Synchronised with PC
Call diverting active
Signal strength
Home Zone
GPRS (2.5G) network
Office Zone
Connecting to GPRS (2.5G)
network
Roaming network
Transferring data in GPRS (2.5G)
network
Call in progress
Out of your service area or Offline
mode
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Connected to secured web page
New message
Voicemail
Bluetooth hands-free car kit or
headset connected
Bluetooth active
Memory card inserted
SOS message feature active
Access menu functions
Select an
option
Alarm set
FM radio on
Silent mode (Vibration)
4. Press to move up
one level.
Press [ ] to return to Idle
mode.
Call ringer set to vibrate
Whisper mode, during a call
Battery power level
2. Press the Navigation keys to
move to the next or previous
option.
3. Press , , or
[Centre] to confirm the
function displayed or option
highlighted.
Silent mode (Mute)
Mute mode, during a call
1. Press a desired soft key.
Use menu
numbers
Press the number key
corresponding to the option you
want.
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Get started
Enter text
Change the
text input
mode
ABC mode
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T9 mode
To enter a word:
Press the appropriate key until
the character you want appears
on the display.
To enter a word:
1. Press [2] to [9] to start
entering a word.
• Press and hold [ ] to switch
between T9 mode and ABC
mode.
• Press [ ] to change case or
switch to Number mode.
• Press and hold [ ] to switch
to Symbol mode.
2. Enter the whole word before
editing or deleting
characters.
3. When the word displays
correctly, press [ ] to insert
a space.
Otherwise, press [0] to
display alternative word
choices.
Number
mode
Press the keys corresponding to
the digits you want.
Symbol
mode
Press the corresponding number
key to select a symbol.
Other
operations
• Press [1] to enter
punctuation marks or special
characters.
• Press [ ] to insert a space.
• Press the Navigation keys to
move the cursor.
• Press [C] to delete characters
one by one.
• Press and hold [C] to clear
the entire display.
Customise your phone
Display
language
1. In Idle mode, press
and select
Settings → Phone
settings → Language.
2. Select a language.
Call ringer
melody
1. In Idle mode, press
and select
Settings → Sound
settings → Incoming call
→ Ringtone.
2. Select a ringtone category.
3. Select a ringtone.
4. Press .
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Get started
Key tone
volume
Idle mode
wallpaper
In Idle mode, press [Volume]
to adjust the key tone volume.
1. In Idle mode, press
and select
Settings → Display
settings → Wallpaper →
Main display.
2. Select a category.
3. Scroll to an image or a
video.
4. Press and
select Select.
5. If necessary, press [Centre]
and then .
6. Press .
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Menu mode
skin colour
1. In Idle mode, press
and select
Settings → Display
settings → Skin.
2. Select a colour pattern.
Menu
shortcuts
1. In Idle mode, press
and select
Settings → Phone
settings → Shortcuts.
2. Select a key.
3. Select a menu to be
assigned to the key.
Silent mode
Phone lock
You can switch the phone to
Silent mode to avoid disturbing
other people. In Idle mode,
press and hold [ ].
1. In Idle mode, press
and select
Settings → Security →
Phone lock.
Step outside the phone
Begin with call functions, camera, music player,
web browser, and other special features
Make or answer calls
Make a call
2. Press [ ].
Press [Volume] to adjust
the volume.
2. Select Enable.
3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit
password and press .
4. Enter the new password
again and press .
1. In Idle mode, enter an area
code and phone number.
3. Press [
Answer a call
] to end the call.
1. When the phone rings,
press [ ].
2. Press [
] to end the call.
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Step outside the phone
Use the
speakerphone
feature
Make a multiparty call
During a call, press [Centre]
and then to activate
the speaker.
Press [Centre] again to switch
back to the earpiece.
1. During a call, call the
second participant.
2. Press and
select Join.
3. Repeat step 1 and 2 to add
more participants.
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4. During a multi-party call,
press and
select Select one:
• Press and
select Split to have a
private conversation
with one participant.
• Press and
select Remove to drop
one participant.
5. Press [ ] to end the
multi-party call.
Use the camera
Take a photo
1. In Idle mode, press and
hold [Camera] to turn on
the camera.
1. In Idle mode, press and
hold [Camera] to turn on
the camera.
2. Press [1] to switch to
Record mode.
2. Aim the lens at the subject
and make any desired
adjustments.
3. Press [Centre] or [Camera]
to start recording.
3. Press [Centre] or [Camera]
to take a photo. The photo
is saved automatically.
4. Press [Centre], < >, or
[Camera] to stop recording.
The video is saved
automatically.
4. Press to take
another photo.
View a photo
Record
a video
5. Press < > to record
another video.
1. In Idle mode, press
and select My files
→ Images → My photos.
2. Select the photo you want.
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Step outside the phone
View a video
1. In Idle mode, press
and select My
files → Videos → My video
clips.
• Receive via Bluetooth.
• Copy to a memory card and
insert the card into the
phone.
2. Select the video you want.
Create a
playlist
Play music
Prepare
music files
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Use these methods:
• Download from the wireless
web.
• Download from a computer
using the optional Samsung
PC Studio. See Samsung PC
Studio User’s Guide.
1. In Idle mode, press
and select
Applications → Music
player.
2. Press and
select Add music from → a
memory location.
3. Press [Centre] to select files
and press .
4. Press to return to
the music player screen.
Play music
files
1. From the music player
screen, press [Centre].
2. During playback, use the
following keys:
• Centre: pause or resume
playback.
• Left: return to the
previous file. Press and
hold to scan backward in
a file.
• Right: skip to the next
file. Press and hold to
scan forward in a file.
• Up: open the playlist.
• Volume: adjust the
volume.
Listen to the FM radio
Listen to
the radio
1. Plug the connecter of the
supplied headset into the
multi-function jack on the
phone.
2. In Idle mode, press
and select
Applications → FM radio.
3. Press [Centre] to turn on
the radio.
4. Press [Left] or [Right] to
find available radio stations.
5. Press [Centre] to turn off
the radio.
3. Press [Down] to stop
playback.
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Step outside the phone
Store radio
stations
By automatic tuning:
From the radio screen, press
and select Selftuning. Available radio
stations are automatically
saved.
By manual setup:
1. From the radio screen,
press [Left] or [Right] to
select the station you want.
2. Press and
select Add.
3. Press to save the
station.
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Browse the web
Launch the
web browser
Navigate
the web
In Idle mode, press [Centre].
The homepage of your service
provider opens.
• To scroll through browser
items, press [Up] or
[Down].
• To select an item, press
[Centre].
• To return to the previous
page, press .
• To access browser options,
press .
Use Phonebook
Add a contact
2. Select Save contact → a
memory location → New.
3. For Phone, select a number
type.
4. Specify contact information.
5. Press or [Centre]
to save the contact.
Find a
contact
3. Select a contact.
4. Scroll to a number and
press [ ] to dial, or press
[Centre] to edit contact
information.
1. In Idle mode, enter a phone
number and press
.
1. In Idle mode, press
.
2. Enter the first few letters of
the name you want.
Send messages
Send a text
message
1. In Idle mode, press
and select
Messages → Create
message → Text
message.
2. Enter the message text.
3. Press and
select Save and send or
Send only.
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Step outside the phone
Send a
multimedia
message
4. Enter destination numbers.
6. Select Text.
5. Press [Centre] to send the
message.
7. Enter the message text and
press [Centre].
8. Press and select
Send.
1. In Idle mode, press
and select
Messages → Create
message → Multimedia
message.
9. Enter destination numbers
or email addresses.
10.Press [Centre] to send the
message.
2. Select Subject.
3. Enter the message subject
and press [Centre].
4. Select Image or video and
add an image or a video
clip.
5. Select Sound and add a
sound clip.
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View messages
View a text
message
1. In Idle mode, press
and select Messages → My
messages → Inbox.
2. Select a text message.
View a
multimedia
message
1. In Idle mode, press
and select
Messages → My
messages → Inbox.
Turn on
Bluetooth
2. Select a multimedia
message.
2. Select My phone’s
visibility → On to allow
other devices to locate your
phone.
Use Bluetooth
Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth
technology, enabling you to connect the phone
wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and
exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or
control the phone remotely.
1. In Idle mode, press
and select
Settings → Bluetooth →
Activation → On.
Search for
and pair with
a Bluetooth
device
1. In Idle mode, press
and select
Settings → Bluetooth →
My devices → Search for
new devices.
2. Select a device.
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Step outside the phone
3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the
other device’s Bluetooth
PIN, if it has one, and press
.
When the owner of the
other device enters the
same code, pairing is
complete.
Send data
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1. Access an application,
Phonebook, My files,
Calendar, or Memo.
4. For sending a contact,
select which data you want
to send.
5. Search for and select a
device.
6. If necessary, enter the
Bluetooth PIN and press
.
2. Select an item.
1. When a device attempts to
access your phone, press
to permit the
connection.
3. Press and
select Send via →
Bluetooth.
2. If necessary, press
to confirm that you are
willing to receive.
Receive data
Menu functions
All menu options listed
Menu
Description
Call costs
Check the cost of your
calls, if supported by your
SIM card.
This section provides brief explanations of
menu functions on your phone.
Phonebook
Call log
Menu
Description
Recent contacts,
Missed calls,
Dialled calls,
Received calls
Check the most recent calls
dialled, received, or
missed.
Delete all
Delete all of the records in
each call type.
Call time
Check the time record for
calls made and received.
Menu
Description
Contact list
Search for contact
information stored in
Phonebook.
Create contact
Add a new contact to
Phonebook.
Group
Organise your contacts in
caller groups.
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Menu functions
Menu
Description
Speed dial
Assign a speed dial number
for your most frequently
dialled numbers.
My namecard
Create a name card and
send it to other people.
Own numbers
Check your phone
numbers, or assign a name
to each of the numbers.
Management
Service number
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Manage contacts in
Phonebook or change the
default settings for
Phonebook.
View the SDN (Service
Dialling Number) list
assigned by your service
provider, if supported by
your SIM card.
Applications
Menu
Description
Music player
Listen to music. You can
also make your own music
playlist.
Voice recorder
Record voice memos and
any other sounds.
Alarm
Set a wake-up call to wake
you up in the morning or
an alarm to alert you to an
event at a specific time.
FM radio
Listen to music or news via
the FM radio on your
phone.
Menu
Description
Menu
Description
World clock
Set your local time zone
and find out the current
time in another part of the
world.
Timer
Set a period of time for the
phone to count down.
Browser‡
Access up-to-date
information and a wide
variety of media content,
such as wallpapers,
ringtones, and music files.
Java world‡
Access Java games and
applications.
Calculator
Perform arithmetic
functions.
Converter
Do conversions, such as
length and temperature.
Stopwatch
Measure elapsed time.
Memo
Make memos for things
that are important and
manage them.
SIM application
toolkit
Use a variety of additional
services offered by your
service provider.
Depending on your SIM
card, this menu may be
available but labelled
differently.
‡ If the Yahoo search and Google services are not available
depending on your country on service provider, Browser or
Java world will move to menu 4.
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Menu functions
Yahoo search/Google/Browser/
Java world
Depending on your country or service provider,
you may have one of these four menus here:
• Yahoo search: Launch the Yahoo search
engine to find information, news, images, or
local services from around the web.
• Google: Launch the Google search engine to
find information, news, images, or local
services from around the web.
• Browser: Access up-to-date information
and a wide variety of media content, such as
wallpapers, ringtones, and music files.
• Java world: Access Java games and
applications.
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Messages
Menu
Description
Create message
Create and send text or
multimedia messages.
My messages
Access messages that you
have received, sent, or that
have failed during sending.
Templates
Make and use templates of
frequently used messages
or passages.
Delete all
Delete messages in each
message folder all at once.
Settings
Set up various options for
using the messaging
services.
Menu
Description
Menu
Description
SOS messages
Specify options for sending
and receiving an SOS
message. You can send an
SOS message by pressing
[Volume] 4 times when the
phone is closed and the
exposed keys are locked.
Memory card
Access the files stored on a
memory card. This menu is
only available when you
insert a memory card into
the phone.
Memory status
Check information about
the memory currently in
use.
Memory status
Check information about
the memory currently in
use.
Calendar
Keep track of your schedule.
My files
Menu
Description
Camera
Images, Videos,
Music, Sounds,
Other files
Access media files and
other files stored in the
phone’s memory.
Use the camera embedded in your phone to
take photos and record videos.
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Menu functions
Settings
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Menu
Description
Time and date
Change the time and date
displayed on your phone.
Phone settings
→ Language
Select a language for the
display text.
Phone settings
→ Greeting
message
Enter the greeting that is
displayed briefly when the
phone is switched on.
Phone settings
→ Slide settings
Set how the phone reacts
when you open it for an
incoming call, and when
you close it while using a
function.
Menu
Description
Phone settings
→ Shortcuts
Use the Navigation keys as
shortcuts to access specific
menus directly from Idle
mode. [Up] is fixed as
shortcut to My menu mode.
Phone settings
→ My menu
Set up a menu of your own
using your favourite menu
items, which can be easily
accessed by pressing [Up]
in Idle mode.
Phone settings
→ Volume key
Set how the phone reacts if
you press and hold
[Volume] when a call
comes in.
Phone settings
→ Extra settings
Change additional settings
for using the phone.
Menu
Description
Menu
Description
Phone settings
→ Offline mode
Switch the phone to Offline
mode, in which the phone
functions requiring network
connection are deactivated.
Display settings
→ Clock display
Select a clock type to be
displayed on the idle
screen.
Display settings
→ Wallpaper
Set up the idle screen on
the display.
Display settings
→ Show caller
information
Display settings
→ Main menu
style
Select a display style for
the main menu screen.
Set the phone to display
caller information on all
missed calls and incoming
messages.
Sound settings
→ Incoming call
Change the sound settings
for incoming calls.
Display settings
→ Skin
Select a skin colour pattern
for Menu mode.
Sound settings
→ Keypad tone
Display settings
→ Brightness
Adjust the brightness of
the display for varying
lighting conditions.
Select the tone that the
phone sounds when you
press a key.
Sound settings
→ Message tone
Display settings
→ Dialling
display
Customise the settings for
the display while dialling.
Change the sound settings
for incoming messages
individually according to
message type.
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Menu functions
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Menu
Description
Menu
Description
Sound settings
→ Power on/off
Select the melody that the
phone sounds when it is
switched on or off.
Network
services → Call
barring
Set the phone to restrict
calls.
Sound settings
→ Silent mode
Set how the phone acts to
alert you to a specific event
while in Silent mode.
Network
services → Call
waiting
Sound settings
→ Extra tones
Customise additional tones
for the phone.
Set the phone to inform
you when someone is
calling you while on
another call.
Light settings →
Backlight time
Select the length of time
the backlight or display
stays on when the phone is
not used.
Network
services →
Network
selection
Select the network to be
used while roaming outside
of your home area, or let
the network be chosen
automatically.
Light settings →
Keypad light
Set how the phone controls
the use of the keypad light.
Network
services → Call
diverting
Set the phone to reroute
incoming calls to a phone
number that you specify.
Network
services → Caller
ID
Set the phone to hide your
phone number from the
person you are calling.
Menu
Description
Menu
Description
Network
services → Voice
mail server
Store the number of the
voicemail server and
access your voicemails.
Security →
Phone lock
Network
services →
Closed user
group
Set calls to be restricted to
a selected user group.
Activate your phone
password to protect your
phone against
unauthorised use.
Security →
Change
password
Change the phone
password.
Bluetooth
Connect the phone
wirelessly to other
Bluetooth devices.
Security →
Privacy
Security → PIN
check
Activate your PIN to
protect your SIM card
against unauthorised use.
Lock access to messages,
files, or all menu functions
on the phone, except for
call functions.
Security → SIM
lock
Security →
Change PIN
code
Change the PIN.
Set the phone to work only
with the current SIM card
by assigning a SIM lock
password.
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Menu functions
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Menu
Description
Menu
Description
Security → Fixed
dialling mode
Set the phone to restrict
calls to a limited set of
phone numbers, if
supported by your SIM
card.
Connection
settings
Create and customise the
profiles containing the
settings for connecting
your phone to the network.
Security →
Change PIN2
code
Change your current PIN2,
if supported by your SIM
card.
Reset settings
Reset the phone’s settings
you have changed.
Security →
Mobile tracker
Set the phone to send the
preset tracking message to
your family or friends when
someone tries to use your
phone with another SIM
card. This feature may be
unavailable due to certain
features supported by your
service provider.
Health and safety information
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF)
Signals
Certification Information (SAR)
Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter
and receiver. It is designed and
manufactured not to exceed the exposure
limits for radio frequency (RF) energy set by
the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) of the U.S. government. These FCC
exposure limits are derived from the
recommendations of two expert
organizations, the National Counsel on
Radiation Protection and Measurement
(NCRP) and the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers (IEEE). In both cases,
the recommendations were developed by
scientific and engineering experts drawn
from industry, government, and academia
after extensive reviews of the scientific
literature related to the biological effects of
RF energy.
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The exposure limit set by the FCC for
wireless mobile phones employs a unit of
measurement known as the Specific
Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR is a
measure of the rate of absorption of RF
energy by the human body expressed in
units of watts per kilogram (W/kg). The FCC
requires wireless phones to comply with a
safety limit of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6
W/kg). The FCC exposure limit incorporates
a substantial margin of safety to give
additional protection to the public and to
account for any variations in measurements.
SAR tests are conducted using standard
operating positions accepted by the FCC with
the phone transmitting at its highest
certified power level in all tested frequency
bands. Although the SAR is determined at
the highest certified power level, the actual
SAR level of the phone while operating can
be well below the maximum value. This is
because the phone is designed to operate at
multiple power levels so as to use only the
power required to reach the network. In
general, the closer you are to a wireless
base station antenna, the lower the power
output.
Before a new model phone is available for
sale to the public, it must be tested and
certified to the FCC that it does not exceed
the exposure limit established by the FCC.
Tests for each model phone are performed in
positions and locations (e.g. at the ear and
worn on the body) as required by the FCC.
The highest SAR values for this model phone
as reported to the FCC are :
GSM1900 Mode Head: 0.276W/Kg, Bodyworn: 0.146W/Kg.
For body worn operations, this model phone
has been testde and meets the FCC
exposure guidelines when used with a
Samsung accessory designated for this
product or when used with an accessroy that
contains no metal and that positons the
handset a minimum 1.5 cm from the body.
Non-compliance with the above restrictions
may result in violation of FCC RF exposure
guidelines.
SAR information on this and other model
phones can be viewed on-line at
www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid. This site uses the
phone FCC ID number A3LSGHJ610.
Sometimes it may be necessary to remove
the battery pack to find the number. Once
you have the FCC ID number for a particular
phone, follow the instructions on the website
and it should provide values for typical or
maximum SAR for a particular phone.
Additional product specific SAR information
can also be obtained at www.fcc.gov/cgb/
sar.
Consumer Information on Wireless
Phones
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) has published a series of Questions
and Answers for consumers relating to radio
frequency (RF) exposure from wireless
phones. The FDA publication includes the
following information:
What kinds of phones are the subject
of this update?
The term wireless phone refers here to
hand-held wireless phones with built-in
antennas, often called “cell,” “mobile,” or
“PCS” phones. These types of wireless
phones can expose the user to measurable
radio frequency energy (RF) because of the
short distance between the phone and the
user's head. These RF exposures are limited
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by Federal Communications Commission
safety guidelines that were developed with
the advice of FDA and other federal health
and safety agencies. When the phone is
located at greater distances from the user,
the exposure to RF is drastically lower
because a person's RF exposure decreases
rapidly with increasing distance from the
source. The so-called “cordless phones,”
which have a base unit connected to the
telephone wiring in a house, typically
operate at far lower power levels, and thus
produce RF exposures well within the FCC's
compliance limits.
Do wireless phones pose a health
hazard?
The available scientific evidence does not
show that any health problems are
associated with using wireless phones. There
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is no proof, however, that wireless phones
are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit
low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in
the microwave range while being used. They
also emit very low levels of RF when in the
stand-by mode. Whereas high levels of RF
can produce health effects (by heating
tissue), exposure to low level RF that does
not produce heating effects causes no
known adverse health effects. Many studies
of low level RF exposures have not found
any biological effects. Some studies have
suggested that some biological effects may
occur, but such findings have not been
confirmed by additional research. In some
cases, other researchers have had difficulty
in reproducing those studies, or in
determining the reasons for inconsistent
results.
What is FDA's role concerning the
safety of wireless phones?
Under the law, FDA does not review the
safety of radiation-emitting consumer
products such as wireless phones before
they can be sold, as it does with new drugs
or medical devices. However, the agency has
authority to take action if wireless phones
are shown to emit radio frequency energy
(RF) at a level that is hazardous to the user.
In such a case, FDA could require the
manufacturers of wireless phones to notify
users of the health hazard and to repair,
replace or recall the phones so that the
hazard no longer exists.
Although the existing scientific data do not
justify FDA regulatory actions, FDA has
urged the wireless phone industry to take a
number of steps, including the following:
• “Support needed research into possible
biological effects of RF of the type
emitted by wireless phones;
• “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
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federal level. The following agencies belong
to this working group:
• “National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health
• “Environmental Protection Agency
• “Federal Communications Commission
• “Occupational Safety and Health
Administration
• “National Telecommunications and
Information Administration
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must comply with FCC safety guidelines that
limit RF exposure. FCC relies on FDA and
other health agencies for safety questions
about wireless phones.
The National Institutes of Health participates
in some interagency working group
activities, as well.
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.
FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for
wireless phones with the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC). All
phones that are sold in the United States
What are the results of the research
done already?
The research done thus far has produced
conflicting results, and many studies have
suffered from flaws in their research
methods. Animal experiments investigating
the effects of radio frequency energy (RF)
exposures characteristic of wireless phones
have yielded conflicting results that often
cannot be repeated in other laboratories. A
few animal studies, however, have
suggested that low levels of RF could
accelerate the development of cancer in
laboratory animals. However, many of the
studies that showed increased tumor
development used animals that had been
genetically engineered or treated with
cancer-causing chemicals so as to be predisposed to develop cancer in absence of RF
exposure. Other studies exposed the
animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day.
These conditions are not similar to the
conditions under which people use wireless
phones, so we don't know with certainty
what the results of such studies mean for
human health.
Three large epidemiology studies have been
published since December 2000. Between
them, the studies investigated any possible
association between the use of wireless
phones and primary brain cancer, glioma,
meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors
of the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or
other cancers. None of the studies
demonstrated the existence of any harmful
health effects from wireless phones RF
exposures. However, none of the studies can
answer questions about long-term
exposures, since the average period of
phone use in these studies was around three
years.
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What research is needed to decide
whether RF exposure from wireless
phones poses a health risk?
A combination of laboratory studies and
epidemiological studies of people actually
using wireless phones would provide some
of the data that are needed. Lifetime animal
exposure studies could be completed in a
few years. However, very large numbers of
animals would be needed to provide reliable
proof of a cancer promoting effect if one
exists. Epidemiological studies can provide
data that is directly applicable to human
populations, but ten or more years' followup may be needed to provide answers about
some health effects, such as cancer. This is
because the interval between the time of
exposure to a cancer-causing agent and the
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time tumors develop - if they do - may be
many, many years. The interpretation of
epidemiological studies is hampered by
difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure
during day-to-day use of wireless phones.
Many factors affect this measurement, such
as the angle at which the phone is held, or
which model of phone is used.
What is FDA doing to find out more
about the possible health effects of
wireless phone RF?
FDA is working with the U.S. National
Toxicology Program and with groups of
investigators around the world to ensure
that high priority animal studies are
conducted to address important questions
about the effects of exposure to radio
frequency energy (RF).
FDA has been a leading participant in the
World Health Organization international
Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project since
its inception in 1996. An influential result of
this work has been the development of a
detailed agenda of research needs that has
driven the establishment of new research
programs around the world. The Project has
also helped develop a series of public
information documents on EMF issues.
FDA and Cellular Telecommunications &
Internet Association (CTIA) have a formal
Cooperative Research and Development
Agreement (CRADA) to do research on
wireless phone safety. FDA provides the
scientific oversight, obtaining input from
experts in government, industry, and
academic organizations. CTIA-funded
research is conducted through contracts to
independent investigators. The initial
research will include both laboratory studies
and studies of wireless phone users. The
CRADA will also include a broad assessment
of additional research needs in the context
of the latest research developments around
the world.
What steps can I take to reduce my
exposure to radio frequency energy
from my wireless phone?
If there is a risk from these products - and
at this point we do not know that there is - it
is probably very small. But if you are
concerned about avoiding even potential
risks, you can take a few simple steps to
minimize your exposure to radio frequency
energy (RF). Since time is a key factor in
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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
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those described above to reduce your RF
exposure from wireless phone use.
What about children using wireless
phones?
The scientific evidence does not show a
danger to users of wireless phones,
including children and teenagers. If you
want to take steps to lower exposure to
radio frequency energy (RF), the measures
described above would apply to children and
teenagers using wireless phones. Reducing
the time of wireless phone use and
increasing the distance between the user
and the RF source will reduce RF exposure.
Some groups sponsored by other national
governments have advised that children be
discouraged from using wireless phones at
all. For example, the government in the
United Kingdom distributed leaflets
containing such a recommendation in
December 2000. They noted that no
evidence exists that using a wireless phone
causes brain tumors or other ill effects. Their
recommendation to limit wireless phone use
by children was strictly precautionary; it was
not based on scientific evidence that any
health hazard exists.
Do hands-free kits for wireless phones
reduce risks from exposure to RF
emissions?
Since there are no known risks from
exposure to RF emissions from wireless
phones, there is no reason to believe that
hands-free kits reduce risks. Hands-free kits
can be used with wireless phones for
convenience and comfort. These systems
reduce the absorption of RF energy in the
head because the phone, which is the source
of the RF emissions, will not be placed
against the head. On the other hand, if the
phone is mounted against the waist or other
part of the body during use, then that part
of the body will absorb more RF energy.
Wireless phones marketed in the U.S. are
required to meet safety requirements
regardless of whether they are used against
the head or against the body. Either
configuration should result in compliance
with the safety limit.
Do wireless phone accessories that
claim to shield the head from RF
radiation work?
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Since there are no known risks from
exposure to RF emissions from wireless
phones, there is no reason to believe that
accessories that claim to shield the head
from those emissions reduce risks. Some
products that claim to shield the user from
RF absorption use special phone cases, while
others involve nothing more than a metallic
accessory attached to the phone. Studies
have shown that these products generally do
not work as advertised. Unlike “hand-free”
kits, these so-called “shields” may interfere
with proper operation of the phone. The
phone may be forced to boost its power to
compensate, leading to an increase in RF
absorption. In February 2002, the Federal
trade Commission (FTC) charged two
companies that sold devices that claimed to
protect wireless phone users from radiation
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with making false and unsubstantiated
claims. According to FTC, these defendants
lacked a reasonable basis to substantiate
their claim.
What about wireless phone
interference with medical equipment?
Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless
phones can interact with some electronic
devices. For this reason, FDA helped develop
a detailed test method to measure
electromagnetic interference (EMI) of
implanted cardiac pacemakers and
defibrillators from wireless telephones. This
test method is now part of a standard
sponsored by the Association for the
Advancement of Medical instrumentation
(AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by FDA,
medical device manufacturers, and many
other groups, was completed in late 2000.
This standard will allow manufacturers to
ensure that cardiac pacemakers and
defibrillators are safe from wireless phone
EMI. FDA has tested wireless phones and
helped develop a voluntary standard
sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and
Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard
specifies test methods and performance
requirements for hearing aids and wireless
phones so that no interference occurs when
a person uses a compatible phone and a
compatible hearing aid at the same time.
This standard was approved by the IEEE in
2000.
FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless
phones for possible interactions with other
medical devices. Should harmful
interference be found to occur, FDA will
conduct testing to assess the interference
and work to resolve the problem.
Additional information on the safety of RF
exposures from various sources can be
obtained from the following organizations:
• FCC RF Safety Program:
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
http://www.epa.gov/radiation/
• Occupational Safety and Health
Administration's (OSHA):
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/
radiofrequencyradiation/index.html
• National institute for Occupational Safety
and Health (NIOSH):
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•
•
•
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http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/emfpg.html
World health Organization (WHO):
http://www.who.int/peh-emf/
International Commission on NonIonizing Radiation Protection:
http://www.icnirp.de
National Radiation Protection Board
(UK):
http://www.nrpb.org.uk
Updated 4/3/2002: US food and Drug
Administration
http://www.fda.gov/cellphones
Road Safety
Your wireless phone gives you the powerful
ability to communicate by voice, almost
anywhere, anytime. But an important
responsibility accompanies the benefits of
wireless phones, one that every user must
uphold.
When driving a car, driving is your first
responsibility. When using your wireless
phone behind the wheel of a car, practice
good common sense and remember the
following tips:
1. Get to know your wireless phone and its
features, such as speed dial and redial. If
available, these features help you to
place your call without taking your
attention off the road.
2. When available, use a hands-free device.
If possible, add an additional layer of
convenience and safety to your wireless
phone with one of the many hands free
accessories available today.
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.
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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.
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7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional
conversations that may be distracting.
Make people you are talking with aware
you are driving and suspend
conversations that have the potential to
divert your attention from the road.
8. Use your wireless phone to call for help.
Dial 9-1-1 or other local emergency
number in the case of fire, traffic
accident or medical emergencies.
Remember, it is a free call on your
wireless phone!
9. Use your wireless phone to help others in
emergencies. If you see an auto
accident, crime in progress or other
serious emergency where lives are in
danger, call 9-1-1 or other local
emergency number, as you would want
others to do for you.
10. Call roadside assistance or a special nonemergency wireless assistance number
when necessary. If you see a brokendown vehicle posing no serious hazard, a
broken traffic signal, a minor traffic
accident where no one appears injured,
or a vehicle you know to be stolen, call
roadside assistance or other special nonemergency number.
“The wireless industry reminds you to
use your phone safely when driving.”
For more information, please call 1-888901-SAFE, or visit our web-site www.wowcom.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
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position (held to your ear with the antenna
pointing over your shoulder).
Using Your Phone Near Other
Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is
shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals.
However, certain electronic equipment may
not be shielded against the RF signals from
your wireless phone. Consult the
manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that
a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be
maintained between a wireless phone and a
pacemaker to avoid potential interference
with the pacemaker.
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These recommendations are consistent with
the independent research and
recommendations of Wireless Technology
Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
• should always keep the phone more than
15 cm
(6 inches) from their pacemaker when
the phone is switched on.
• should not carry the phone in a breast
pocket.
• should use the ear opposite the
pacemaker to minimize potential
interference.
If you have any reason to suspect that
interference is taking place, switch your
phone off immediately.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere
with some hearing aids. In the event of such
interference, you may wish to consult your
hearing aid manufacturer to discuss
alternatives.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical
devices, consult the manufacturer of your
device to determine if it is adequately
shielded from external RF energy. Your
physician may be able to assist you in
obtaining this information. Switch your
phone off in health care facilities when any
regulations posted in these areas instruct
you to do so. Hospitals or health care
facilities may be using equipment that could
be sensitive to external RF energy.
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or
inadequately shielded electronic systems in
motor vehicles. Check with the
manufacturer or its representative regarding
your vehicle. You should also consult the
manufacturer of any equipment that has
been added to your vehicle.
Posted Facilities
Switch your phone off in any facility where
posted notices require you to do so.
Potentially Explosive Environments
Switch your phone off when in any area with
a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey
all signs and instructions. Sparks in such
areas could cause an explosion or fire
resulting in bodily injury or even death.
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Users are advised to switch the phone off
while at a refueling point (service station).
Users are reminded of the need to observe
restrictions on the use of radio equipment in
fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution
areas), chemical plants or where blasting
operations are in progress.
Areas with a potentially explosive
atmosphere are often but not always clearly
marked. They include below deck on boats,
chemical transfer or storage facilities,
vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such
as propane or butane), areas where the air
contains chemicals or particles, such as
grain, dust or metal powders, and any other
area where you would normally be advised
to turn off your vehicle engine.
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Emergency Calls
This phone, like any wireless phone,
operates using radio signals, wireless and
landline networks as well as user
programmed functions, which cannot
guarantee connection in all conditions.
Therefore, you should never rely solely on
any wireless phone for essential
communications (medical emergencies, for
example).
Remember, to make or receive any calls the
phone must be switched on and in a service
area with adequate signal strength.
Emergency calls may not be possible on all
wireless phone networks or when certain
network services and/or phone features are
in use. Check with local service providers.
To make an emergency call:
1. If the phone is not on, switch it on.
2. Key in the emergency number for your
present location (for example, 911 or
other official emergency number).
Emergency numbers vary by location.
3. Press
If certain features are in use (call barring,
for example), you may first need to
deactivate those features before you can
make an emergency call. Consult this
document and your local cellular service
provider.
When making an emergency call, remember
to give all the necessary information as
accurately as possible. Remember that your
phone may be the only means of
communication at the scene of an accident;
do not cut off the call until given permission
to do so.
Restricting Children's access to your
Phone
Your phone is not a toy. Children should not
be allowed to play with it because they could
hurt themselves and others, damage the
phone or make calls that increase your
phone bill.
FCC Notice and Cautions
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FCC Notice
• This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired
operation.
• This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation.
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This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and,f not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected. -Consult the dealer or
an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The phone may cause TV or radio
interference if used in close proximity to
receiving equipment. The FCC can require
you to stop using the phone if such
interference cannot be eliminated.
Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such
as propane or butane) must comply with the
National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58).
For a copy of this standard, contact the
National Fire Protection Association, One
Battery march Park, Quincy, MA 02269,
Attn: Publication Sales Division.
Cautions
Changes or modifications made in the radio
phone, not expressly approved by Samsung,
will void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Only use approved batteries, antennas and
chargers. The use of any unauthorized
accessories may be dangerous and void the
phone warranty if said accessories cause
damage or a defect to the phone.
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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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•
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Only qualified personnel should service
the phone or install the phone in a
vehicle. Faulty installation or service may
be dangerous and may invalidate any
warranty applicable to the device.
Check regularly that all wireless phone
equipment in your vehicle is mounted
and operating properly.
Do not store or carry flammable liquids,
gases or explosive materials in the same
compartment as the phone, its parts or
accessories.
For vehicles equipped with an air bag,
remember that an air bag inflates with
great force. Do not place objects,
•
•
including both installed or portable
wireless equipment in the area over the
air bag or in the air bag deployment
area. If wireless equipment is improperly
installed and the air bag inflates, serious
injury could result.
Switch your phone off before boarding an
aircraft. The use of wireless phone in
aircraft is illegal and may be dangerous
to the aircraft's operation.
Failure to observe these instructions may
lead to the suspension or denial of
telephone services to the offender, or
legal action, or both.
Product Performance
Getting the Most Out of Your Signal
Reception
The quality of each call you make or receive
depends on the signal strength in your area.
Your phone informs you of the current signal
strength by displaying a number of bars next
to the signal strength icon. The more bars
displayed, the stronger the signal.
If you're inside a building, being near a
window may give you better reception.
Understanding the Power Save
Feature
If your phone is unable to find a signal after
15 minutes of searching, a Power Save
feature is automatically activated. If your
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phone is active, it periodically rechecks
service availability or you can check it
yourself by pressing any key.
Anytime the Power Save feature is activated,
a message displays on the screen. When a
signal is found, your phone returns to
standby mode.
Maintaining Your Phone's Peak
Performance
For the best care of your phone, only
authorized personnel should service your
phone and accessories. Faulty service may
void the warranty.
There are several simple guidelines to
operating your phone properly and
maintaining safe, satisfactory service.
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Hold the phone with the antenna raised,
fully-extended and over your shoulder.
Try not to hold, bend or twist the phone's
antenna.
Don't use the phone if the antenna is
damaged.
Speak directly into the phone's receiver.
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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.
Availability of Various Features/
Ring Tones
Many services and features are network
dependent and may require additional
subscription and/or usage charges. Not all
features are available for purchase or use in
all areas. Downloadable Ring Tones may be
available at an additional cost. Other
conditions and restrictions may apply. See
your service provider for additional
information.
Battery Standby and Talk Time
Standby and talk times will vary depending
on phone usage patterns and conditions.
Battery power consumption depends on
factors such as network configuration, signal
strength, operating temperature, features
selected, frequency of calls, and voice, data,
and other application usage patterns.
Battery Precautions
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Never use any charger or battery that is
damaged in any way.
Use the battery only for its intended
purpose.
If you use the phone near the network's
base station, it uses less power; talk and
standby time are greatly affected by the
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signal strength on the cellular network
and the parameters set by the network
operator.
Battery charging time depends on the
remaining battery charge and the type of
battery and charger used. The battery
can be charged and discharged hundreds
of times, but it will gradually wear out.
When the operation time (talk time and
standby time) is noticeably shorter than
normal, it is time to buy a new battery.
If left unused, a fully charged battery will
discharge itself over time.
Use only Samsung-approved batteries
and recharge your battery only with
Samsung-approved chargers. When a
charger is not in use, disconnect it from
the power source. Do not leave the
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battery connected to a charger for more
than a week, since overcharging may
shorten its life.
Extreme temperatures will affect the
charging capacity of your battery: it may
require cooling or warming first.
Do not leave the battery in hot or cold
places, such as in a car in summer or
winter conditions, as you will reduce the
capacity and lifetime of the battery.
Always try to keep the battery at room
temperature. A phone with a hot or cold
battery may temporarily not work, even
when the battery is fully charged. Li-ion
batteries are particularly affected by
temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F).
Do not short-circuit the battery.
Accidental short- circuiting can occur
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when a metallic object (coin, clip or pen)
causes a direct connection between the
+ and - terminals of the battery (metal
strips on the battery), for example when
you carry a spare battery in a pocket or
bag. Short-circuiting the terminals may
damage the battery or the object causing
the short-circuiting.
Dispose of used batteries in accordance
with local regulations. In some areas, the
disposal of batteries in household or
business trash may be prohibited. For
safe disposal options for Li-Ion batteries,
contact your nearest Samsung
authorized service center. Always
recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a
fire.
Care and Maintenance
Your phone is a product of superior design
and craftsmanship and should be treated
with care. The suggestions below will help
you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow
you to enjoy this product for many years.
• Keep the phone and all its parts and
accessories out of the reach of small
children.
• Keep the phone dry. Precipitation,
humidity and liquids contain minerals
that will corrode electronic circuits.
• Do not use the phone with a wet hand.
Doing so may cause an electric shock to
you or damage to the phone.
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Do not use or store the phone in dusty,
dirty areas, as its moving parts may be
damaged.
Do not store the phone in hot areas.
High temperatures can shorten the life of
electronic devices, damage batteries,
and warp or melt certain plastics.
Do not store the phone in cold areas.
When the phone warms up to its normal
operating temperature, moisture can
form inside the phone, which may
damage the phone's electronic circuit
boards.
Do not drop, knock or shake the phone.
Rough handling can break internal circuit
boards.
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning
solvents or strong detergents to clean
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the phone. Wipe it with a soft cloth
slightly dampened in a mild soap-andwater solution.
Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog
the device's moving parts and prevent
proper operation.
Do not put the phone in or on heating
devices, such as a microwave oven, a
stove or a radiator. The phone may
explode when overheated.
When the phone or battery gets wet, the
label indicating water damage inside the
phone changes color. In this case, phone
repairs are no longer guaranteed by the
manufacturer's warranty, even if the
warranty for your phone has not expired.
If your phone has a flash or light, do not
use it too close to the eyes of people or
animals. This may cause damage to their
eyes.
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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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When the phone or battery gets wet, the label
indicating water damage inside the phone
changes colour. In this case, phone repairs are
no longer guaranteed by the manufacturer's
warranty, even if the warranty for your phone
has not expired.
If your phone has a flash or light, do not use it
too close to the eyes of people or animals. This
may cause damage to their eyes.
Use only the supplied or an approved
replacement antenna. Unauthorised 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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