Samsung Electronics Co SGHL258 PCS GSM/EDGE Phone with Bluetooth User Manual L258
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd PCS GSM/EDGE Phone with Bluetooth L258
Users Manual
* Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this guide
may not match your phone exactly.
* Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide.
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http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-XXXXXA
English. 12/2007. Rev. 1.0
SGH-L258
User’s Guide
Draft
2007. 12. 04
Important safety
precautions
Drive safely at all times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park
your vehicle first.
Switch off the phone when refuelling
Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service
station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Switch off in an aircraft
Wireless phones can cause interference. Using
them in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.
Switch off the phone near all medical
equipment
Hospitals or health care facilities may be using
equipment that could be sensitive to external radio
frequency energy. Follow any regulations or rules in
force.
Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to interference,
which could affect their performance.
Failure to comply with the following
precautions may be dangerous or illegal.
Copyright information
• Bluetooth
®
is a registered trademark
of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
Bluetooth QD ID: B0XXXXX
•Java
TM
is a trademark or registered
trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
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Be aware of special regulations
Meet any special regulations in force in any area
and always switch off your phone whenever it is
forbidden to use it, or when it may cause
interference or danger.
Water resistance
Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
Sensible use
Use only in the normal position (held to your ear).
Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when
the phone is switched on.
Emergency calls
Key in the emergency number for your present
location, then press .
Keep your phone away from small children
Keep the phone and all its parts, including
accessories, out of the reach of small children.
Accessories and batteries
Use only Samsung-approved batteries and
accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables.
Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage
you or your phone and may be dangerous.
Use of authorised software
Use only Samsung-authorised software. The use of
any unauthorised software could damage your
phone.
Qualified service
Only qualified service personnel may repair your
phone.
For more detailed safety information, see "Health
and safety information" on page 45.
• The phone could explode if the battery is
replaced with an incorrect type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
At very high volumes, prolonged listening
to a headset can damage your hearing.
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About this Guide
This User’s Guide provides you with condensed
information about how to use your phone.
In this guide, the following instruction icons
appear:
Indicates that you need to pay careful
attention to the subsequent information
regarding safety or phone features.
→
Indicates that you need to press the
Navigation keys to scroll to the specified
option and then select it.
[ ] Indicates a key on the phone.
For example, [ ]
• Touch screen
Your phone has a touch-
sensitive display. You can
access a desired function with a
touch on the screen.
Special
features of your phone
• Camera and camcorder
Use the camera module on your
phone to take a photo or record
a video.
• Music player
Play music files using your
phone as a music player. You
can use other phone functions
while listening to music.
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•FM radio
Listen to your favourite radio
stations anytime, anywhere.
• Image editor
Edit or decorate your photos.
• Photo printing
Print your photos to preserve
your best moments forever.
• Offline mode
Switch your phone to Offline
mode to use its non-wireless
functions while on an
aeroplane.
•Bluetooth
Transfer media files and
personal data, and connect to
other devices using wireless
Bluetooth technology.
•SOS message
Send SOS messages to your
family or friends for help in an
emergency.
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Contents
Unpack 6
Make sure you have each item
Get started 6
First steps to operating your phone
Assemble and charge the phone ...................... 6
Power on or off.............................................. 7
Phone layout ................................................. 8
Keys and icons .............................................. 9
Access menu functions .................................. 12
Enter text .................................................... 13
Customise your phone................................... 18
Step outside phone 20
Begin with call functions, camera, music player, web
browser, and other special features
Make or answer calls ..................................... 20
Use the camera ............................................ 22
Play music................................................... 23
Listen to the FM radio ................................... 25
Browse the web ........................................... 26
Use Phonebook ............................................ 27
Send messages ............................................ 27
View messages ............................................ 29
Use Bluetooth .............................................. 30
Use Sketch memo ........................................ 31
Menu functions 33
All menu options listed
Health and safety information 45
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1 Call log
1 Recent contacts
2 Missed calls
3 Dialled calls
4 Received calls
5 Delete all
6 IP call
7 Area code
8 Call time
9 Call costs
1
2 Phonebook
1 Contact list
2 FDN contacts
1
3 Create contact
4 Group
5 Speed dial
6 My namecard
7 Own number
8 Management
9 Service number
1
3 Music
4 Browser
1 Home
2 Anysearch
3 Fun club
4 Bookmarks
5 Enter URL
6 Clear cache
7 Profile settings
8 Current profile
5 Messages
1 Create new message
2 My messages
3 Templates
4 Delete all
5 Settings
6 SOS messages
7 Broadcast messages
8 Memory status
6 My files
1 Images
2 Videos
3 Music
6 My files
4 Sounds
5 Other files
6 Memory card
2
7 Memory status
7 Planner
1 Calendar
2 Memo
3 Sketch memo
4 World clock
5 Calculator
6 Converter
7 Timer
8 Stopwatch
8 Camera
1 Take a photo
2 Record video
3 Go to My photos
4 Go to My video clips
9 FM radio
* Applications
1 Voice recorder
2 Image editor
3 Bluetooth
4 Java world
5 SIM application toolkit
1
0 Alarm
# Settings
1 Time and date
2 Phone settings
3 Display settings
4 Sound settings
5 Touch settings
6 Light settings
7 Network services
8 Security
9 Memory status
10 Reset settings
11 Key management
1. Available only if supported
by your SIM card.
2. Available only if a memory
card is inserted.
Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press <
Menu
> in Idle mode.
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Unpack
Make sure you have each item
• Phone
•Travel adapter
•Battery
•User’s Guide
•Stylus pen
You can obtain various accessories from your
local Samsung dealer.
Get started
First steps to operating your phone
Assemble and charge the phone
• The items supplied with your phone and the
accessories available at your Samsung dealer
may vary, depending on your country or
service provider.
• Use the purchased accessories with only
Samsung-authorised devices. The use of
these accessories with other devices could
cause problems and any repair costs would
not be covered by the warranty.
With the triangle facing the
front of your phone
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Removing the battery cover
Power on or off
Improperly connecting the adapter can cause
serious damage to the phone. Any damages by
misuse are not covered by the warranty.
FRONT FRONT
Switch on
1. Press and hold [ ].
2. If necessary, enter the
PIN and press < >.
Switch off
Press and hold [ ].
Get started
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Phone layout
Front view
Rear view
Special
function keys
Earpiece
Mouthpiece
Volume keys
Dial key
Multi-function
jack
Power/Menu
exit key
Delete/
Cancel key
Trackball
Menu access key
Alphanumeric
keys
Display
You can lock the keypad to prevent any
unwanted phone operations from accidentally
pressing any of the keys. In Idle mode, press
[
HOLD
]. To unlock the keypad, press [ ]
and
then
[].
HOLD
Hold key
Camera key
Mirror
Camera lens
Memory card
slot
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Keys and icons
Keys
In Idle mode, access menu mode.
Delete characters from the display
or items in an application.
In Menu mode, return the display to
the pervious menu level.
In Idle mode, scroll up to access My
menu mode and scroll down, left, or
right to access your favourite
menus directly.
In Idle mode, press to launch the
web browser.
In Menu mode, scroll through menu
options, select the highlighted
menu option or confirm input.
Make or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve the numbers
recently dialled, missed, or
received.
Press and hold to switch the phone
on or off.
End a call.
In Menu mode, cancel input and
return the phone to Idle mode.
Enter numbers, letters, and some
special characters.
In Idle mode, press and hold [
1
] to
access your voicemail server. Press
and hold [
0
] to enter an
international call prefix.
Get started
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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. You
can change settings or open a menu by tapping
some icons.
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.
Lock the exposed keys and screen.
In Idle mode, enter the
Camera
menu. Press and hold to turn on the
camera.
In Camera mode, take a photo or
record a video.
Signal strength
Call in progress
Out of your service area or Offline
mode
Alarm set
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New message:
•: Text message
• : Multimedia message
•: Email
•: Voicemail
Call diverting active
Bluetooth active
Synchronised with PC
GPRS (2.5G) network
EDGE network
Home Zone
Office Zone
Music playback in progress
Music playback paused
FM radio on
Memory card inserted
Bluetooth hands-free car kit or
headset connected
SOS message feature active
Silent mode (Vibration)
Silent mode (Mute)
Get started
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Access menu functions
Ringer type
•None: Melody
• : Increasing melody
•: Vibration
• : Melody and vibration
• : Increasing and vibration
• : Vibration then melody
• : Melody then vibration
Battery power level
Select an
option
1. Tap a desired icon.
2. Tap the left or right arrow to
scroll left or right.
Tap and drag the scroll bar
to scroll up or down.
3. Tap a displayed option or
function.
4. Tap or to confirm the
function displayed or option
highlighted.
5. Tap to move up one level.
Press [ ] to return to Idle
mode.
Use menu
numbers
Press the number key
corresponding to the option
you want.
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Enter text
You can use both the touch screen and the
keypad to enter characters. To use the touch
screen, tap . To use the keypad, press any
alphanumeric or special function key.
Using the keypad
Change the
text input
mode
In the text entry screen, press
[].
Pinyin mode
To enter a word:
1. Press the keys
corresponding to the
Chinese phonetic spelling,
pinyin.
2. Scroll left or right to select
alternative pinyins.
3. Press [ ] for tones.
4. If necessary, scroll up or
down to find the character
you want.
5. Press the trackball. Numbers
are added to each character.
6. Press the number key
corresponding to the
character.
Predictive text
When you enter a character,
your phone displays additional
characters that are commonly
used to make words and
phrases. This helps you enter
phrases or words with minimal
key presses.
Get started
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Stroke mode
To enter a word:
1. Press the keys
corresponding to a
character’s component
strokes.
2. If necessary, scroll up or
down to find the character
you want.
3. Press the trackball. Numbers
are added to each character.
4. Press the number key
corresponding to the
character you want.
Predictive text
When you enter a character,
your phone displays additional
characters that are commonly
used to make words and
phrases. This helps you enter
phrases or words with minimal
key presses.
ABC mode
To enter a word:
Press the appropriate key until
the character you want appears
on the display.
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English
word mode
To enter a word:
1. Press [
2
] to [
9
]
to start
entering a word.
2. Enter the whole word before
editing or deleting
characters.
3. When the word displays
correctly, press [
0
] to insert
a space.
Otherwise, scroll down to
select a word from the word
choices.
Number
mode
Press the keys corresponding to
the digits you want.
Symbol
mode
Press the keys corresponding to
the symbols you want.
Other
operations
• Press [
1
] to enter
punctuation marks or special
characters in ABC mode and
English word mode.
• Press [ ] to change case in
ABC mode or English word
mode.
• Press [
0
] 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.
Get started
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Using the touch screen
Change the
text input
mode
In the text entry screen, tap:
• to switch to Virtual
keypad mode.
• to switch to Handwriting
mode.
Handwriting
mode
Handwriting
area
Input mode
icon
To enter a word:
1. Tap the input mode icon to
select the mode you want.
•: English
•: Pinyin
•: Stroke
•: Number
•: Symbol
2. Write a character at a time
on the screen.
3. For handwriting tips, see
page 17.
4. Tap one of the choices to
enter it into text.
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Virtual
keypad
mode
To enter a word:
1. Tap the input mode icon to
select the mode you want.
2. Tap the character you want.
Input mode
icon
Handwriting
tips
Get started
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Customise your phone
1. In Idle mode, tap
→
Settings
→
Phone
settings
→
Language
→
Display
.
2. Select a language.
1. In Idle mode, tap
→
Ring
tone
.
2. Scroll left or right.
3. Select a ringtone.
4. Tap .
Display
language
Call ringer
melody
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In Idle mode, press [Volume]
to adjust the key tone volume.
1. In Idle mode, tap
→
Settings
→
Display
settings
→
Wallpaper
→
Wallpaper
.
2. Select an image category.
3. Select an image.
4. Tap .
Key tone
volume
Idle mode
wallpaper
1. In Idle mode, tap
→
Settings
→
Display
settings
→
Skin
.
2. Select a colour pattern.
1. In Idle mode, tap
→
Settings
→
Phone
settings
→
Shortcuts
.
2. Select a key.
3. Select a menu to be
assigned to the key.
Menu mode
skin colour
Menu
shortcuts
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Step outside phone
Begin with call functions, camera, music player,
web browser, and other special features
Make or answer calls
You can switch the phone to
Silent mode to avoid
disturbing other people. In
Idle mode, tap and hold , or
press and hold [ ].
1. In Idle mode, tap
→
Settings
→
Security
→
Phone lock
.
2. Select
Enable
.
3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit
password and tap .
4. Enter the new password
again and tap .
Silent mode
Phone lock
1. In Idle mode, enter an area
code and phone number
and press [ ].
Alternatively, tap to open
the onscreen keypad and
enter the phone number.
And then, tap . Press
[Volume] to adjust the
volume during a call.
2. Press [ ] to end the call.
Make a call
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1. When the phone rings,
press [ ].
2. Press [ ] to end the call.
During a call, press the
trackball and tap to activate
the speaker.
Press the trackball again to
switch back to the earpiece.
1. During a call, call the
second participant.
The first call is put on hold.
2. Press <
Options
> and
select
Join
.
3. Repeat step 1 and 2 to add
more participants.
Answer a call
Use the
speakerphone
feature
Make a
multi-party
call
4. During a multi-party call:
•Press <
Options
> and
select
Split
to have a
private conversation
with one participant.
•Press <
Options
> and
select
Remove
to drop
one participant.
5. Press [ ] to end the
multi-party call.
1. In Idle mode, enter an area
code and phone number.
Alternatively, tap and
enter an area code and
phone number.
2. Tap
→
IP call
.
Make an IP
call
Step outside phone
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Use the camera
1. In Idle mode, press and hold
[Camera] to turn on the
camera.
2. Aim the lens at the subject
and make any desired
adjustments.
3. Press the trackball or
[Camera] to take a photo.
The photo is saved
automatically.
4. Press <> to take another
photo.
1. In Idle mode, press
[Camera] and select
Go to
My photos
.
2. Select the photo you want.
Take a photo
View a photo
1. In Idle mode, press
[Camera] and select
Record video
.
2. Press the trackball or
[Camera] to start
recording.
3. Press [Camera] or tap to
stop recording. The video is
saved automatically.
4. Tap to record another
video.
1. In Idle mode, press
[Camera] and select
Go to
My video clips
.
2. Select the video you want.
Record
a video
View a video
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Play music
Use these methods:
• Download from the wireless
web.
• Download from a PC using
the optional Samsung PC
Studio. See Samsung PC
Studio User’s Guide.
• Receive via Bluetooth.
• Copy to a memory card and
insert the card into the
phone.
• Copy to a memory card.
See the next section.
Prepare
music files
1. Insert a memory card into
the phone.
2. In Idle mode, tap
→
Settings
→
Phone
settings
→
USB settings
→
Mass storage
.
3. Connect your phone and PC
with an optional PC data
cable.
4. Select
Open folder to
view files
when a pop-up
window appears on your PC.
5. Copy files from the PC to
the memory card.
6. When you have finished,
disconnect the phone from
the PC.
Copy music
files to a
memory card
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1. In Idle mode, tap
→
Music
.
2. Tap
→
Add music from
→
a memory location.
3. Press the trackball or tap
to select files and tap .
1. From the music player
screen, press the trackball
or tap .
2. During playback, use the
following actions:
•Press the trackball, or
tap or to pause or
resume playback.
• Scroll left or tap to
return to the previous
file. Tap and hold to
scan backward in a file.
Create a
playlist
Play music
files
• Scroll right or tap to
skip to the next file. Tap
and hold to scan
forward in a file.
•Tap , , or to
change the repeat mode.
• Tap to play tracks in
random order.
• Tap to display the
volume adjustment
indicator.
• Scroll up to open the
playlist.
• Press [Volume] to adjust
the volume.
3. Scroll down to stop
playback.
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Listen to the FM radio
1. Plug the connecter of the
supplied headset into the
multi-function jack on the
phone.
2. In Idle mode, tap
→
FM
radio
.
3. Press the trackball or tap
to turn on the radio.
4. When you turn on the FM
radio for the first time, tap
to start automatic
tuning.
Available radio stations are
automatically saved.
Listen to
the radio
5. Scroll up or down to find the
radio station you want.
Alternatively, scroll left or
right to select a stored radio
station.
6. While listening to the radio,
use the following icons:
• or : change the
sound input mode.
• : open the saved
station list.
•: display the volume
adjustment indicator.
7. Press the trackball or tap
to turn off the radio.
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Browse the web
By automatic tuning:
1. From the radio screen, tap
→
Self-tuning
.
2. Tap to confirm. Available
radio stations are
automatically saved.
By manual setup:
1. From the radio screen,
scroll up or down to find the
radio station you want.
2. Tap
→
Add
.
3. Tap .
Store radio
stations
In Idle mode, press the
trackball and tap
Home
. The
homepage of your service
provider opens.
• To scroll through browser
items, scroll up or down.
• To select an item, press the
trackball or tap .
• To return to the previous
page, tap or press [
C
].
• To access browser options,
select or press [ ].
• To access other phone
menus, press [ ].
• To return to the homepage,
press and hold [
C
].
Launch the
web browser
Navigate
the web
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Use Phonebook
Send messages
1. In Idle mode, enter a phone
number and tap .
2. Tap
Save
→
a memory
location
→
New
.
3. For
Phone
, select a number
type.
4. Specify contact information.
5. Tap
→
Save
to save the
contact.
1. In Idle mode, tap .
2. Enter the first few letters of
the name you want.
Add a contact
Find a
contact
3. Select a contact.
4. Scroll to a number and
press [ ] to dial, or tap
any field to edit contact
information.
1. In Idle mode, tap .
2. Enter the message text.
3. Tap
→
Save and send
or
Send only
.
4. Enter destination numbers.
5. Press the trackball to send
the message to send the
message.
Send a text
message
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1. In Idle mode, tap
→
Messages
→
Create new
message
→
Multimedia
message
.
2. Tap
Subject
.
3. Enter the message subject
and press the trackball to
send the message.
4. Tap
Image or video
and
add an image or a video
clip.
5. Tap
Music or sound
and
add a music file or a sound
clip.
6. Tap
Text
.
Send a
multimedia
message
7. Enter the message text and
press the trackball.
8. Tap
→
Send
.
9. Tap a destination field.
10.Enter destination numbers
or email addresses and
press the trackball.
11.Ta p
→
Send
.
1. In Idle mode, tap
→
Messages
→
Create new
message
→
Email
.
2. Tap
Subject
.
3. Enter the email subject and
press the trackball.
Send an
email
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View messages
4. Tap
Message
.
5. Enter the email text and
press the trackball.
6. Tap
File attach
.
7. Add media files, contacts,
calendar items, or other
files.
8. Tap
→
Send
.
9. Tap a destination field.
10.Enter email addresses and
press the trackball.
11.Tap
→
Send
to send the
email.
1. In Idle mode, tap
→
Messages
→
My
messages
→
Inbox
.
2. Select a text message.
1. In Idle mode, tap
→
Messages
→
My
messages
→
Inbox
.
2. Select a multimedia
message.
View a text
message
View a
multimedia
message
Step outside phone
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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, tap
→
Messages
→
My
messages
→
Email inbox
.
2. Tap
Check new mail
.
3. Select an email or a header.
4. If you selected a header,
tap
→
Retrieve
to view
the body of the email.
View an
email
1. In Idle mode, tap
→
Applications
→
Bluetooth
→
Activation
→
On
.
2. Tap
My phone’s visibility
→
On
to allow other devices
to locate your phone.
1. In Idle mode, tap
→
Search new device
.
2. Select a device.
3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the
other device’s Bluetooth
PIN, if it has one, and tap
.
When the owner of the
other device enters the
same code, pairing is
complete.
Turn on
Bluetooth
Search for
and pair with
a Bluetooth
device
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Use Sketch memo
1. Access an application, such
as
Phonebook
,
My files
,
Calendar
,
Memo
, or
Sketch memo
.
2. Select an item.
3. Tap
→
Send via
→
Bluetooth
.
4. For sending a contact,
select which data you want
to send.
5. Search for and select a
device.
6. If necessary, enter a
Bluetooth PIN and tap .
Send data
1. If necessary, enter the
Bluetooth PIN and tap .
2. Tap to confirm that you
are willing to receive.
1. In Idle mode, tap .
2. Draw a sketch using the
stylus pen on the screen.
You can use the following
sketch tools on the screen:
•: use a pen.
• : use a brush.
Receive data
Create a new
sketch memo
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• : erase the drawing as
you move the pen.
• : cancel your last
action.
•: change the line
thickness. This option is
not available when you
use a brush.
• : change the pen or
brush colour.
3. Tap .
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Menu functions
All menu options listed
This section provides brief explanations of
menu functions on your phone.
Call log
Phonebook
Menu Description
Recent contacts,
Missed calls,
Dialled calls,
Received calls
Check the most recent calls
dialled, received, or
missed.
Delete all Delete all of the records in
each call type.
IP call Select a default IP call
prefix number. You can also
add new prefix numbers.
Area code Find and retrieve area and
country codes to quickly
and easily dial phone
numbers.
Call time Check the time record for
calls made and received.
Call costs Check the cost of your
calls, if supported by your
SIM card.
Menu Description
Contact list Search for contact
information stored in
Phonebook.
Menu Description
Menu functions
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Music
Listen to music. You can also make your own
music playlists.
FDN contacts Create a list of contacts to
be used in FDN (Fixed
Dialling Number) mode, in
which the phone allows
outgoing calls only to the
specified phone numbers, if
your SIM card supports this
feature.
Create contact Add a new contact to
Phonebook.
Group Organise your contacts in
caller groups.
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.
Menu Description
Own number Check your phone numbers,
or assign a name to each of
the numbers.
Management Manage contacts in
Phonebook or change the
default settings for
Phonebook.
Service number View the SDN (Service
Dialling Number) list
assigned by your service
provider, if supported by
your SIM card.
Menu Description
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Browser
Menu Description
Home Connect your phone to the
network and load the
homepage of the wireless
web service provider.
Anysearch Use this Java-based
application to search for
various information from
the wireless web. Your
phone's skin colour, menu
background image, and
keytone settings do not
affect this application.
Fun club
1
Access Samsung Fun Club,
the preset website
providing Samsung mobile
phone users with attractive
download services of up-
to-date ringtones and
wallpapers.
Bookmarks Save URL addresses in
order to quickly access web
pages.
Enter URL Enter a URL address and
access the associated web
page.
Menu Description
Menu functions
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Messages
Clear cache Clear the cache, which is a
temporary memory site
that stores recently
accessed web pages.
Profile settings Set up connection profiles
for the web browser.
Current profile Select a connection profile
to be used for accessing
the wireless web.
1. All rights and responsibilities for the Java-based games
embedded in your phone and media contents provided by
Samsung Fun Club, such as images, sounds, and Java
applications, belong to their respective owners.
Menu Description
Menu Description
Create new
message
Create and send text,
multimedia, or email
messages.
My messages Access messages that you
have received, sent, or that
have failed during sending.
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.
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My files
SOS messages Specify options for sending
and receiving an SOS
message. You can send an
SOS message by pressing
[Volume] 4 times in idle
mode, when the phone is
closed and the exposed
keys are locked.
Broadcast
messages
Change the settings for
receiving broadcast
messages.
Memory status Check information about
the memory currently in
use.
Menu Description
Menu Description
Images, Videos,
Music, Sounds,
Other files
Access media files and
other files.
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.
Menu functions
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Planner
Camera
Menu Description
Calendar Keep track of your
schedule.
Memo Make memos for things
that are important and
manage them.
Sketch memo Create memos by drawing
a sketch using the stylus
pen on the touch screen.
World clock Set your local time zone
and find out the current
time in another part of the
world.
Calculator Perform arithmetic
functions.
Converter Do conversions, such as
length and temperature.
Timer Set a period of time for the
phone to count down.
Stopwatch Measure elapsed time.
Menu Description
Take a photo Take photos in various
modes.
Record video Record a video of what is
displayed on the camera
screen.
Go to My photos Access the list of photos
you have taken.
Menu Description
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FM radio
Listen to music or news via the FM radio on
your phone.
Applications
Go to My video
clips
Access the list of videos
you have recorded.
Menu Description
Voice recorder Record voice memos and
any other sounds.
Image editor Edit your photos using
various editing tools.
Menu Description
Bluetooth Connect the phone
wirelessly to other
Bluetooth devices.
Java world
1
Access Java games and
applications.
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.
1. All rights and responsibilities for the Java-based games
embedded in your phone and media contents provided by
Samsung Fun Club, such as images, sounds, and Java
applications, belong to their respective owners.
Menu Description
Menu functions
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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.
Settings
Menu Description
Time and date Change the time and date
displayed on your phone.
Phone settings
→
Language
Select a language for the
display text. Also, select
Fuzzy pinyin pairs so that
you can easily enter
characters that are similar
in phonetic spelling.
Phone settings
→
Greeting
message
Enter the greeting that is
displayed briefly when the
phone is switched on.
Phone settings
→
Shortcuts
Use the Navigation keys as
shortcuts to access specific
menus directly from Idle
mode. [Up] is fixed as a
shortcut to My menu mode.
Phone settings
→
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.
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Phone settings
→
Advanced
shortcuts
Activate the advanced
shortcut feature, which
allows you to access SMS,
alarm, calendar, converter,
and calculator applications
from the dialling screen.
This menu may not be
available, depending on the
font type on the dialling
screen.
Phone settings
→
Volume key
Set how the phone reacts if
you press and hold
[Volume] when a call
comes in.
Phone settings
→
USB settings
Select a USB mode that will
be used when you connect
your phone to another
device via USB interface.
Menu Description
Phone settings
→
Extra settings
Change additional settings
for using the phone.
Phone settings
→
Offline mode
Switch the phone to Offline
mode, in which the phone
functions requiring network
connection are deactivated.
Display settings
→
Wallpaper
Change the background
image that is displayed in
Idle mode.
Display settings
→
Main menu
style
Select a display style for
the main menu screen.
Display settings
→
Text display
Change the display settings
for the text displayed on
the idle screen.
Menu Description
Menu functions
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Display settings
→
Skin
Select a skin colour pattern
for Menu mode.
Display settings
→
Brightness
Adjust the brightness of
the display for varying
lighting conditions.
Display settings
→
Dialling
display
Customise the settings for
the display while dialling.
Display settings
→
Calendar
Display the calendar of the
current month on the idle
screen. This menu may not
be available depending on
the wallpaper type.
Display settings
→
Show caller ID
Set the phone to display or
block caller information on
all missed calls and
incoming messages.
Menu Description
Sound settings
→
Incoming call
Change the sound settings
for incoming calls.
Sound settings
→
Keypad tone
Select the tone that the
phone sounds when you
press a key. This menu
may not be available,
depending on the font type
on the dialling screen.
Sound settings
→
Message tone
Change the sound settings
for incoming messages
individually according to
message type.
Sound settings
→
Touch tone
Set your phone to sound
when you touch the screen.
Sound settings
→
Power-on/off
tone
Set your phone to sound
when it is switched on or
off.
Menu Description
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Sound settings
→
On-time
alarm
Set the phone to sound an
alert every hour on the
hour.
Sound settings
→
Silent mode
Set how the phone acts to
alert you to a specific event
while in Silent mode.
Sound settings
→
Extra tones
Customise additional tones
for the phone.
Touch settings
→
Calibration
Calibrate your phone’s
touch screen by tapping
the cross hair object firmly
and precisely.
Touch settings
→
Hand writing
Customise settings for
using hand writing input
mode.
Menu Description
Light settings
→
Backlight time
Select the length of time
the backlight or display
stays on when the phone is
not used.
Light settings
→
Keypad light
Set how the phone controls
the use of the keypad light.
Network
services
→
Call
diverting
Set the phone to reroute
incoming calls to a phone
number that you specify.
Network
services
→
Call
barring
Set the phone to restrict
calls.
Network
services
→
Call
waiting
Set the phone to inform
you when someone is
calling you while on
another call.
Menu Description
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Network
services
→
Network
selection
Select the network to be
used while roaming outside
of your home area, or let
the network be chosen
automatically.
Network
services
→
Caller
ID
Set the phone to hide your
phone number from the
person you are calling.
Network
services
→
Voice
mail server
Store the number of the
voicemail server and
access your voicemails.
Network
services
→
Band
selection
Change to an appropriate
band when you travel
abroad.
Security
→
PIN
check
Activate your PIN to
protect your SIM card
against unauthorised use.
Menu Description
Security
→
Change PIN
Change the PIN.
Security
→
Phone lock
Activate your phone
password to protect your
phone against
unauthorised use.
Security
→
Change
password
Change the phone
password.
Security
→
Privacy
Lock access to call records,
contacts, messages, files,
or all menu functions on
the phone.
Security
→
SIM
lock
Set the phone to work only
with the current SIM card
by assigning a SIM lock
password.
Menu Description
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Health and safety information
The names and content of toxic and
hazardous substances or elements
O: Indicates that the toxic or hazardous substance contained in
all of the homogeneous materials for this part is below the
limit requirement in SJ/T11363-2006.
X: Indicates that the toxic or hazardous substance contained in
at least one of the homogeneous materials used for this part
is above the limit requirement in SJ/T11363-2006.
Security
→
FDN
mode
Set the phone to restrict
calls to a limited set of
phone numbers, if
supported by your SIM
card.
Security
→
Change PIN2
Change your current PIN2,
if supported by your SIM
card.
Memory status Check information about
the memory currently in
use.
Reset settings Reset the phone’s settings
you have changed.
Key
management
Manage the licence keys
you have acquired to
activate media files locked
by DRM systems.
Menu Description
Part
Toxic and hazardous
substances or elements
Pb Hg Cd Cr
6+
PBB PBDE
PBA XOOOO O
Plastic OOOOO O
Metal XOOOO O
Battery XOOOO O
Accessory X O O O O O
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The information provided in this table is based on
figures presented by supply manufacturers and tests
conducted by Samsung. All toxic and hazardous
substances or elements are used at the minimum level
allowed by current technology. Samsung continues to
make every effort to reduce the need for these
substances or elements through improved technology.
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF)
Signals
Certification Information (SAR)
Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and
receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to
exceed the exposure limits for radio frequency
(RF) energy set by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) of the U.S. government.
These FCC exposure limits are derived from the
recommendations of two expert organizations,
the National Counsel on Radiation Protection
and Measurement (NCRP) and the Institute of
Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). In
both cases, the recommendations were
developed by scientific and engineering experts
drawn from industry, government, and
academia after extensive reviews of the
scientific literature related to the biological
effects of RF energy.
The “environmental protection use period”
for this product is 20 years and the
corresponding logo is as shown on the left.
Exchangeable parts, such as batteries, may
have different periods of warranty. The
“environmental protection use period” is
valid only when the product is used under
normal conditions, as described in the
user’s guide.
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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.
When approval test is done, no Samsung
supplied accessories are avialable but maybe
available later after approval.
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.
GSM1900 Head: 0.569 W/Kg,
Body-worn: 0.874 W/Kg.
For body worn operation, this model phone has
been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure
guidelines whenused with a Samsung accessory
designated for this product or when used with
an accessory that contains no metal and that
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positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm
from the body.
Non-compliance with the above restrictions
may result in violation of FCC RF exposure
guidelines.
SAR information on this and other model
phones can be viewed on-line at www.fcc.gov/
oet/fccid. This site uses the phone FCC ID
number, A3LSGHL258. Sometimes it may be
necessary to remove the battery pack to find
the number. Once you have the FCC ID number
for a particular phone, follow the instructions on
the website and it should provide values for
typical or maximum SAR for a particular phone.
Additional product specific SAR information can
also be obtained at www.fcc.gov/cgb/sar.
Consumer Information on Wireless
Phones
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
has published a series of Questions and
Answers for consumers relating to radio
frequency (RF) exposure from wireless phones.
The FDA publication includes the following
information:
What kinds of phones are the subject
of this update?
The term wireless phone refers here to hand-
held wireless phones with built-in antennas,
often called “cell,” “mobile,” or “PCS” phones.
These types of wireless phones can expose the
user to measurable radio frequency energy (RF)
because of the short distance between the
phone and the user's head. These RF exposures
are limited by Federal Communications
Commission safety guidelines that were
developed with the advice of FDA and other
federal health and safety agencies. When the
phone is located at greater distances from the
user, the exposure to RF is drastically lower
because a person's RF exposure decreases
rapidly with increasing distance from the
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source. The so-called “cordless phones,” which
have a base unit connected to the telephone
wiring in a house, typically operate at far lower
power levels, and thus produce RF exposures
well within the FCC's compliance limits.
Do wireless phones pose a health
hazard?
The available scientific evidence does not show
that any health problems are associated with
using wireless phones. There is no proof,
however, that wireless phones are absolutely
safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of radio
frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range
while being used. They also emit very low levels
of RF when in the stand-by mode. Whereas high
levels of RF can produce health effects (by
heating tissue), exposure to low level RF that
does not produce heating effects causes no
known adverse health effects. Many studies of
low level RF exposures have not found any
biological effects. Some studies have suggested
that some biological effects may occur, but such
findings have not been confirmed by additional
research. In some cases, other researchers
have had difficulty in reproducing those studies,
or in determining the reasons for inconsistent
results.
What is FDA's role concerning the
safety of wireless phones?
Under the law, FDA does not review the safety
of radiation-emitting consumer products such
as wireless phones before they can be sold, as
it does with new drugs or medical devices.
However, the agency has authority to take
action if wireless phones are shown to emit
radio frequency energy (RF) at a level that is
hazardous to the user. In such a case, FDA
could require the manufacturers of wireless
phones to notify users of the health hazard and
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to repair, replace or recall the phones so that
the hazard no longer exists.
Although the existing scientific data do not
justify FDA regulatory actions, FDA has urged
the wireless phone industry to take a number of
steps, including the following:
• “Support needed research into possible
biological effects of RF of the type emitted
by wireless phones;
• “Design wireless phones in a way that
minimizes any RF exposure to the user that
is not necessary for device function; and
• “Cooperate in providing users of wireless
phones with the best possible information
on possible effects of wireless phone use on
human health.
FDA belongs to an interagency working group of
the federal agencies that have responsibility for
different aspects of RF safety to ensure
coordinated efforts at the federal level. The
following agencies belong to this working
group:
• “National Institute for Occupational Safety
and Health
• “Environmental Protection Agency
• “Federal Communications Commission
• “Occupational Safety and Health
Administration
• “National Telecommunications and
Information Administration
The National Institutes of Health participates in
some interagency working group activities, as
well.
FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for
wireless phones with the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC). All phones
that are sold in the United States must comply
with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF
exposure. FCC relies on FDA and other health
agencies for safety questions about wireless
phones.
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FCC also regulates the base stations that the
wireless phone networks rely upon. While these
base stations operate at higher power than do
the wireless phones themselves, the RF
exposures that people get from these base
stations are typically thousands of times lower
than those they can get from wireless phones.
Base stations are thus not the primary subject
of the safety questions discussed in this
document.
What are the results of the research
done already?
The research done thus far has produced
conflicting results, and many studies have
suffered from flaws in their research methods.
Animal experiments investigating the effects of
radio frequency energy (RF) exposures
characteristic of wireless phones have yielded
conflicting results that often cannot be repeated
in other laboratories. A few animal studies,
however, have suggested that low levels of RF
could accelerate the development of cancer in
laboratory animals. However, many of the
studies that showed increased tumor
development used animals that had been
genetically engineered or treated with cancer-
causing chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to
develop cancer in absence of RF exposure.
Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up
to 22 hours per day. These conditions are not
similar to the conditions under which people
use wireless phones, so we don't know with
certainty what the results of such studies mean
for human health.
Three large epidemiology studies have been
published since December 2000. Between
them, the studies investigated any possible
association between the use of wireless phones
and primary brain cancer, glioma, meningioma,
or acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain or
salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers.
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None of the studies demonstrated the existence
of any harmful health effects from wireless
phones RF exposures. However, none of the
studies can answer questions about long-term
exposures, since the average period of phone
use in these studies was around three years.
What research is needed to decide
whether RF exposure from wireless
phones poses a health risk?
A combination of laboratory studies and
epidemiological studies of people actually using
wireless phones would provide some of the data
that are needed. Lifetime animal exposure
studies could be completed in a few years.
However, very large numbers of animals would
be needed to provide reliable proof of a cancer
promoting effect if one exists. Epidemiological
studies can provide data that is directly
applicable to human populations, but ten or
more years' follow-up may be needed to
provide answers about some health effects,
such as cancer. This is because the interval
between the time of exposure to a cancer-
causing agent and the time tumors develop - if
they do - may be many, many years. The
interpretation of epidemiological studies is
hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF
exposure during day-to-day use of wireless
phones. Many factors affect this measurement,
such as the 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
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Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its
inception in 1996. An influential result of this
work has been the development of a detailed
agenda of research needs that has driven the
establishment of new research programs
around the world. The Project has also helped
develop a series of public information
documents on EMF issues.
FDA and Cellular Telecommunications &
Internet Association (CTIA) have a formal
Cooperative Research and Development
Agreement (CRADA) to do research on wireless
phone safety. FDA provides the scientific
oversight, obtaining input from experts in
government, industry, and academic
organizations. CTIA-funded research is
conducted through contracts to independent
investigators. The initial research will include
both laboratory studies and studies of wireless
phone users. The CRADA will also include a
broad assessment of additional research needs
in the context of the latest research
developments around the world.
What steps can I take to reduce my
exposure to radio frequency energy
from my wireless phone?
If there is a risk from these products - and at
this point we do not know that there is - it is
probably very small. But if you are concerned
about avoiding even potential risks, you can
take a few simple steps to minimize your
exposure to radio frequency energy (RF). Since
time is a key factor in how much exposure a
person receives, reducing the amount of time
spent using a wireless phone will reduce RF
exposure.
• “If you must conduct extended
conversations by wireless phone every day,
you could place more distance between
your body and the source of the RF, since
the exposure level drops off dramatically
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with distance. For example, you could use a
headset and carry the wireless phone away
from your body or use a wireless phone
connected to a remote antenna.
Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate
that wireless phones are harmful. But if you are
concerned about the RF exposure from these
products, you can use measures like those
described above to reduce your RF exposure
from wireless phone use.
What about children using wireless
phones?
The scientific evidence does not show a danger
to users of wireless phones, including children
and teenagers. If you want to take steps to
lower exposure to radio frequency energy (RF),
the measures described above would apply to
children and teenagers using wireless phones.
Reducing the time of wireless phone use and
increasing the distance between the user and
the RF source will reduce RF exposure.
Some groups sponsored by other national
governments have advised that children be
discouraged from using wireless phones at all.
For example, the government in the United
Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a
recommendation in December 2000. They
noted that no evidence exists that using a
wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill
effects. Their recommendation to limit wireless
phone use by children was strictly
precautionary; it was not based on scientific
evidence that any health hazard exists.
Do hands-free kits for wireless phones
reduce risks from exposure to RF
emissions?
Since there are no known risks from exposure
to RF emissions from wireless phones, there is
no reason to believe that hands-free kits reduce
risks. Hands-free kits can be used with wireless
phones for convenience and comfort. These
systems reduce the absorption of RF energy in
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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?
Since there are no known risks from exposure
to RF emissions from wireless phones, there is
no reason to believe that accessories that claim
to shield the head from those emissions reduce
risks. Some products that claim to shield the
user from RF absorption use special phone
cases, while others involve nothing more than a
metallic accessory attached to the phone.
Studies have shown that these products
generally do not work as advertised. Unlike
“hand-free” kits, these so-called “shields” may
interfere with proper operation of the phone.
The phone may be forced to boost its power to
compensate, leading to an increase in RF
absorption. In February 2002, the Federal trade
Commission (FTC) charged two companies that
sold devices that claimed to protect wireless
phone users from radiation with making false
and unsubstantiated claims. According to FTC,
these defendants lacked a reasonable basis to
substantiate their claim.
What about wireless phone
interference with medical equipment?
Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless
phones can interact with some electronic
devices. For this reason, FDA helped develop a
detailed test method to measure
electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted
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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):
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/emfpg.html
• World health Organization (WHO):
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http://www.who.int/peh-emf/
• International Commission on Non-Ionizing
Radiation Protection:
http://www.icnirp.de
• National Radiation Protection Board (UK):
http://www.nrpb.org.uk
• Updated 4/3/2002: US food and Drug
Administration
http://www.fda.gov/cellphones
Road Safety
Your wireless phone gives you the powerful
ability to communicate by voice, almost
anywhere, anytime. But an important
responsibility accompanies the benefits of
wireless phones, one that every user must
uphold.
When driving a car, driving is your first
responsibility. When using your wireless phone
behind the wheel of a car, practice good
common sense and remember the following
tips:
1. Get to know your wireless phone and its
features, such as speed dial and redial. If
available, these features help you to place
your call without taking your attention off
the road.
2. When available, use a hands-free device. If
possible, add an additional layer of
convenience and safety to your wireless
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phone with one of the many hands free
accessories available today.
3. Position your wireless phone within easy
reach. Be able to access your wireless
phone without removing your eyes from the
road. If you get an incoming call at an
inconvenient time, let your voice mail
answer it for you.
4. Let the person you are speaking with know
you are driving; if necessary, suspend the
call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather
conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice and even
heavy traffic can be hazardous.
5. Do not take notes or look up phone
numbers while driving. Jotting down a “to
do” list or flipping through your address
book takes attention away from your
primary responsibility, driving safely.
6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if
possible, place calls when you are not
moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to
plan calls when your car will be stationary.
If you need to make a call while moving,
dial only a few numbers, check the road and
your mirrors, then continue.
7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional
conversations that may be distracting. Make
people you are talking with aware you are
driving and suspend conversations that
have the potential to divert your attention
from the road.
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
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when necessary. If you see a broken-down
vehicle posing no serious hazard, a broken
traffic signal, a minor traffic accident where
no one appears injured, or a vehicle you
know to be stolen, call roadside assistance
or other special non-emergency number.
“The wireless industry reminds you to
use your phone safely when driving.”
For more information, please call 1-888-901-
SAFE, or visit our web-site www.wow-com.com
Provided by the Cellular Telecommunications &
Internet Association
Operating Environment
Remember to follow any special regulations in
force in any area and always switch your phone
off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it
may cause interference or danger. When
connecting the phone or any accessory to
another device, read its user's guide for
detailed safety instructions. Do not connect
incompatible products.
As with other mobile radio transmitting
equipment, users are advised that for the
satisfactory operation of the equipment and for
the safety of personnel, it is recommended that
the equipment should only be used in the
normal operating position (held to your ear with
the antenna pointing over your shoulder).
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.
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Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a
minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be
maintained between a wireless phone and a
pacemaker to avoid potential interference with
the pacemaker.
These recommendations are consistent with the
independent research and recommendations of
Wireless Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
• should always keep the phone more than 15
cm
(6 inches) from their pacemaker when the
phone is switched on.
• should not carry the phone in a breast
pocket.
• 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
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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.
Users are advised to switch the phone off while
at a refueling point (service station). Users are
reminded of the need to observe restrictions on
the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel
storage and distribution areas), chemical plants
or where blasting operations are in progress.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere
are often but not always clearly marked. They
include below deck on boats, chemical transfer
or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied
petroleum gas (such as propane or butane),
areas where the air contains chemicals or
particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders,
and any other area where you would normally
be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
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Emergency Calls
This phone, like any wireless phone, operates
using radio signals, wireless and landline
networks as well as user programmed
functions, which cannot guarantee connection
in all conditions. Therefore, you should never
rely solely on any wireless phone for essential
communications (medical emergencies, for
example).
Remember, to make or receive any calls the
phone must be switched on and in a service
area with adequate signal strength. Emergency
calls may not be possible on all wireless phone
networks or when certain network services and/
or phone features are in use. Check with local
service providers.
To make an emergency call:
1. If the phone is not on, switch it on.
2. Key in the emergency number for your
present location (for example, 911 or other
official emergency number). Emergency
numbers vary by location.
3. Press .
If certain features are in use (call barring, for
example), you may first need to deactivate
those features before you can make an
emergency call. Consult this document and
your local cellular service provider.
When making an emergency call, remember to
give all the necessary information as accurately
as possible. Remember that your phone may be
the only means of communication at the scene
of an accident; do not cut off the call until given
permission to do so.
Restricting Children's access to your
Phone
Your phone is not a toy. Children should not be
allowed to play with it because they could hurt
themselves and others, damage the phone or
make calls that increase your phone bill.
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FCC Notice and Cautions
FCC Notice
•
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
• This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if
not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
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The phone may cause TV or radio interference if
used in close proximity to receiving equipment.
The FCC can require you to stop using the
phone if such interference cannot be
eliminated.
Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as
propane or butane) must comply with the
National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58).
For a copy of this standard, contact the National
Fire Protection Association, One Battery march
Park, Quincy, MA 02269, Attn: Publication Sales
Division.
Cautions
Changes or modifications made in the radio
phone, not expressly approved by Samsung, will
void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Only use approved batteries, antennas and
chargers. The use of any unauthorized
accessories may be dangerous and void the
phone warranty if said accessories cause
damage or a defect to the phone.
Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a
complex piece of equipment and can be broken.
Avoid dropping, hitting, bending or sitting on it.
Other Important Safety
Information
• Only qualified personnel should service the
phone or install the phone in a vehicle.
Faulty installation or service may be
dangerous and may invalidate any warranty
applicable to the device.
• Check regularly that all wireless phone
equipment in your vehicle is mounted and
operating properly.
• Do not store or carry flammable liquids,
gases or explosive materials in the same
compartment as the phone, its parts or
accessories.
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• 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 phone is active,
it periodically rechecks service availability or
you can check it yourself by pressing any key.
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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.
Maintaining Your Phone's Peak
Performance
For the best care of your phone, only authorized
personnel should service your phone and
accessories. Faulty service may void the
warranty.
There are several simple guidelines to operating
your phone properly and maintaining safe,
satisfactory service.
• Hold the phone with the antenna raised,
fully-extended and over your shoulder.
• Try not to hold, bend or twist the phone's
antenna.
• Don't use the phone if the antenna is
damaged.
• Speak directly into the phone's receiver.
• Avoid exposing your phone and accessories
to rain or liquid spills. If your phone does
get wet, immediately turn the power off and
remove the battery. If it is inoperable, call
Customer Care for service.
Availability of Various Features/
Ring Tones
Many services and features are network
dependent and may require additional
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subscription and/or usage charges. Not all
features are available for purchase or use in all
areas. Downloadable Ring Tones may be
available at an additional cost. Other conditions
and restrictions may apply. See your service
provider for additional information.
Battery Standby and Talk Time
Standby and talk times will vary depending on
phone usage patterns and conditions. Battery
power consumption depends on factors such as
network configuration, signal strength,
operating temperature, features selected,
frequency of calls, and voice, data, and other
application usage patterns.
Battery Precautions
• Never use any charger or battery that is
damaged in any way.
• Use the battery only for its intended
purpose.
• If you use the phone near the network's
base station, it uses less power; talk and
standby time are greatly affected by the
signal strength on the cellular network and
the parameters set by the network operator.
• Battery charging time depends on the
remaining battery charge and the type of
battery and charger used. The battery can
be charged and discharged hundreds of
times, but it will gradually wear out. When
the operation time (talk time and standby
time) is noticeably shorter than normal, it is
time to buy a new battery.
• If left unused, a fully charged battery will
discharge itself over time.
• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and
recharge your battery only with Samsung-
approved chargers. When a charger is not
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in use, disconnect it from the power source.
Do not leave the battery connected to a
charger for more than a week, since
overcharging may shorten its life.
• Extreme temperatures will affect the
charging capacity of your battery: it may
require cooling or warming first.
• Do not leave the battery in hot or cold
places, such as in a car in summer or winter
conditions, as you will reduce the capacity
and lifetime of the battery. Always try to
keep the battery at room temperature. A
phone with a hot or cold battery may
temporarily not work, even when the
battery is fully charged. Li-ion batteries are
particularly affected by temperatures below
0 °C (32 °F).
• Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental
short- circuiting can occur when a metallic
object (coin, clip or pen) causes a direct
connection between the + and - terminals
of the battery (metal strips on the battery),
for example when you carry a spare battery
in a pocket or bag. Short-circuiting the
terminals may damage the battery or the
object causing the short-circuiting.
• Dispose of used batteries in accordance
with local regulations. In some areas, the
disposal of batteries in household or
business trash may be prohibited. For safe
disposal options for Li-Ion batteries, contact
your nearest Samsung authorized service
center. Always recycle. Do not dispose of
batteries in a fire.
Care and Maintenance
Your phone is a product of superior design and
craftsmanship and should be treated with care.
The suggestions below will help you fulfill any
warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this
product for many years.
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• Keep the phone and all its parts and
accessories out of the reach of small
children.
• Keep the phone dry. Precipitation, humidity
and liquids contain minerals that will
corrode electronic circuits.
• Do not use the phone with a wet hand.
Doing so may cause an electric shock to you
or damage to the phone.
• Do not use or store the phone in dusty, dirty
areas, as its moving parts may be
damaged.
• Do not store the phone in hot areas. High
temperatures can shorten the life of
electronic devices, damage batteries, and
warp or melt certain plastics.
• Do not store the phone in cold areas. When
the phone warms up to its normal operating
temperature, moisture can form inside the
phone, which may damage the phone's
electronic circuit boards.
• Do not drop, knock or shake the phone.
Rough handling can break internal circuit
boards.
• Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning
solvents or strong detergents to clean the
phone. Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly
dampened in a mild soap-and-water
solution.
• Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the
device's moving parts and prevent proper
operation.
• Do not put the phone in or on heating
devices, such as a microwave oven, a stove
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
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repairs are no longer guaranteed by the
manufacturer's warranty, even if the
warranty for your phone has not expired.
• If your phone has a flash or light, do not
use it too close to the eyes of people or
animals. This may cause damage to their
eyes.
• Use only the supplied or an approved
replacement antenna. Unauthorized
antennas or modified accessories may
damage the phone and violate regulations
governing radio devices.
• If the phone, battery, charger or any
accessory is not working properly, take it to
your nearest qualified service facility. The
personnel there will assist you, and if
necessary, arrange for service.