Samsung Electronics Co SGHM620 PCS GSM Phone with Bluetooth User Manual
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd PCS GSM Phone with Bluetooth Users Manual
Users Manual
9. Usermanual
Printed in Korea
Code No.: GH68-XXXXXA
English (EU). 02/2008. Rev.1.0
World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com
SGH-M620
User’s Guide
Some of the contents in this guide may differ from your phone depending on the
software of the phone or your service provider.
Draft 01
2008. 02. 01
SW: M620XXHA3
Installing the SIM card and battery
1. Remove the battery cover and insert the SIM card.
2. Install the battery and reattach the cover.
Battery cover
Battery
Charging the battery
1. Plug the supplied travel adapter into the phone and a power outlet.
2. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter.
Note
: Do not remove the battery from the phone without unplugging the
adapter first. Otherwise, the phone may be damaged.
With the triangle
facing up
Phone layout and key functions
4-way navigation keys
In Idle mode, access the
following menus or
functions directly:
•
Up
: My menu mode
•
Down
/
Left
/
Right
:
your favourite menus
In Menu mode, scroll
through menu options.
Power/End key
Turns the phone on or
off when held down.
Also, ends a call.
Silent mode key
X
Silent mode
Delete key
Deletes characters from
the display or items in an
application.
Soft keys
Perform functions indicated
by the text above the key.
Dial key
Makes and answers a call.
In Idle mode, retrieves
the most recent calls.
Volume keys
In Idle mode, adjust the
keypad tone volume.
Send an SOS message
when pressed 4 times
with the phone closed.
X
SOS mode
Alphanumeric keys
Web access/
Confirm key
In Idle mode, accesses
the web browser.
In Menu mode, selects the
highlighted option or
confirms input.
Voice mail server key
In Idle mode, accesses
your voice mail server
when held down.
Bluetooth key
Accesses the
Bluetooth
menu.
Camera key
In Idle mode, turns on the
camera when held down.
Music player key
Accesses the
Music
player
menu.
Display
Your phone is in Idle mode when you are not on a call or using a menu.
You must be in Idle mode to dial a phone number.
Silent
mode
Press and hold in Idle mode to disable all sounds on the phone.
To exit, press and hold this key again.
Keypad
lock mode
When you close the phone, it locks the exposed keys to ignore
accidental key pressing. To unlock, press the
Unlock
soft key and
then the
OK
soft key.
SOS
mode
With the phone closed, press the Volume keys 4 times to send an
SOS message to preset phone numbers. Once the SOS message is
sent, the phone will change to SOS mode and will receive calls only
from the registered recipients. Upon receiving a call from the SOS
message recipients, the phone will automatically answer the call.
Press to exit SOS mode.
Menu Contacts
Text and graphics
Soft key function indicators
Icons
Your phone displays the following status indicators on the top of the
screen:
Switching on or off the phone
1. Press and hold for more than one second to switch on the phone.
2. Press and hold for more than two seconds to switch off the phone.
Changing the display language
1. In Idle mode, press the
Menu
soft key.
2. Select
Settings
→
Phone settings
→
Language
.
3. Select a language.
Making a call
1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and phone number, and press .
2. Press to end the call.
Answering a call
1. When the phone rings, press the
Accept
soft key or to answer a
call.
Press the
Reject
soft key or to reject the call.
2. Press to end the call.
Adjusting the volume
1. In Idle mode, press the
Menu
soft key.
2. Select
Settings
→
Sound settings
→
Incoming call
→
Call alert
volume
.
3. Press
Left
or
Right
to adjust the volume level.
4. Press the
Save
soft key.
While a call is in progress, press the Volume keys to adjust the earpiece
volume.
Changing a ringtone for calls
1. In Idle mode, press the
Menu
soft key.
2. Select
Settings
→
Sound settings
→
Incoming call
→
Ringtone
.
3. Select a ringtone and press the
Save
soft key.
Redialling recent numbers
1. In Idle mode, press .
2. Press
Left
or
Right
to select a call type.
3. Press
Up
or
Down
to scroll to the number you want.
4. Press to dial the number.
Using the menus
In Idle mode, press the
Menu
soft key
to enter the main menu.
To exit the menu
without changing
the menu settings,
press this key.
Labels at the bottom corners of the display show the
current soft key functions. Press the left soft key ( ) or
right soft key ( ) to perform the function indicated.
Use the 4-way navigation keys as shortcuts to
access your favourite menus.
Up
is fixed as a
shortcut to My menu mode.
1. In Idle mode, press the
Menu
soft key.
2. Select
Settings
→
Phone settings
→
Shortcuts
.
3. Select a key.
4. Select a menu to be assigned to the key.
To select or modify a menu or feature:
1. In Idle mode, press the
Menu
soft key.
2. Press the Navigation keys to reach a desired menu and then press
the
Select
soft key or .
3. If the menu contains any submenus, locate the one you want by
pressing the Navigation keys. Press the
Select
soft key or to
enter the submenu.
If the selected menu contains additional submenus, repeat this step.
4. Press the Navigation keys to find the setting of your choice.
5. Press the
Select
soft key or to confirm your chosen setting.
Shortcut numbers
You can quickly access the menu you want by using shortcut numbers.
The shortcut number displays in front of the menu name in Menu mode.
Menu map
1. Call log
1.1 Recent contacts
1.2 Missed calls
1.3 Dialled calls
1.4 Received calls
1.5 Delete all
1.6 Call manager
2. Phonebook
2.1 Contact list
2.2 Create contact
2.3 Group
2.4 Speed dial
2.5 My namecard
2.6 Own numbers
2.7 Management
2.8 Service number*
3. Applications
3.1 Alarm
3.2 Music player
3.3 Voice recorder
3.4 FM radio
3.5 Java world
3.6 Memo
3.7 World clock
3.8 Calculator
3.9 Converter
3.10 Timer
3.11 Stopwatch
3.12 SIM application
toolkit*
4. Browser
4.1 Home
4.2 Enter URL
4.3 Bookmarks
4.4 Clear cache
4.5
Browser settings
5. Messages
5.1 Create message
5.2 My messages
5.3 Templates
5.4 Delete all
5.5 Settings
5.6 SOS messages
5.7 Memory status
6. My files
6.1 Images
6.2 Videos
6.3 Music
6.4 Sounds
6.5 Other files
6.6 Memory status
7. Calendar
8. Camera
9. Settings
9.1 Time and date
9.2 Phone settings
9.3 Display settings
9.4 Sound settings
9.5 Light settings
9.6 Network services
9.7 Bluetooth
9.8 Security
9.9 Connection settings
9.10 Memory status
9.11 Reset settings
*
Shows only if supported by
your SIM card.
Entering text
Changing the text input mode
• Press and hold to switch between T9 mode and ABC mode.
• Press to change case or switch to Number mode.
• Press and hold to switch to Symbol mode.
T9 mode
1. Press
2
to
9
to start entering a word. Press each key once for one letter.
The word you are entering appears on the display. It may change with
each keypress. Finish entering the word before editing or deleting any
keystrokes.
Example: To enter “Hello” in T9 mode, press
4
,
3
,
5
,
5
, and
6
.
2. Press to insert a space and enter the next word.
ABC mode
Press the keys labeled with the letter you want once for the first letter,
twice for the second letter, and so on.
For example, press
2
three times to enter “C” and
5
two times to enter “K.”
Number mode
Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want.
Icon Description
Signal strength
GPRS (2.5G) network
Connecting to GPRS
(2.5G) network
Transferring data in GPRS
(2.5G) network
Call in progress
Out of your service area
or Offline mode
Connected to secured web
page
Connected with PC
Call diverting active
Home Zone
Office Zone
Roaming network
New message
Icon Description
New voice mail
SOS message feature
active
Bluetooth active
Bluetooth hands-free
car kit or headset
connected
Alarm set
FM radio on
Silent mode (Vibration)
Silent mode (Mute)
Call ringer set to vibrate
Whisper mode, during a
call
Mute mode, during a
call
Battery power level
S
y
mbol mode
Press the keys corresponding to the symbol you want and press the
OK
soft key. You can press the Navigation keys to display more symbols.
Tips for entering text
• To move the cursor, press the Navigation keys.
• To delete characters one by one, press
C
. To delete all of the characters,
press and hold
C
.
• To insert a space between characters, press .
• To change case in T9 mode or ABC mode, press .
• To enter punctuation marks in T9 mode or ABC mode, press
1
.
Sending an SMS message
1. In Idle mode, press the
Menu
soft key.
2. Select
Messages
→
Create message
→
Text message
.
3. Enter the message text.
4. Press the
Options
soft key and add items using the following options:
•
Add image
: add images.
•
Add animation
: add emoticons or animations.
•
Add melody
: add sounds.
•
Attach
: attach a contact, calendar item, memo, or task.
5. Press the
Options
soft key and select
Send only
or
Save and send
.
6. Enter a destination number.
7. Press the
Options
soft key and select
Send
to send the message.
Taking a photo
1. In Idle mode, press
and hold .
2. Aim the lens at the subject and make any desired adjustments.
3. Press or to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically.
4. Press the
Preview
soft key to take another photo, or press
C
to delete
the photo.
Quick feature reference
This section provides brief explanations of features on your phone.
Menu Description
Menu > Call log >
Recent contacts, Missed
calls, Dialled calls, or
Received calls
View the most recent calls you have dialled,
received, or missed.
Menu > Call log
> Delete all
Delete the call logs in each call type, or all logs at
once.
Menu > Call log
> Call manager
View the duration of recent calls you have dialled
and received and the cost of your calls. Also, make
a list of the phone numbers from which you want to
reject calls.
Menu > Phonebook
> Contact list
Search for contacts in Phonebook.
Menu > Phonebook
> Create contact
Add a new contact to Phonebook.
Menu > Phonebook
> Group
Select a ringtone for incoming calls and messages
from members of a group. Also, change the group
name.
Menu > Phonebook
> Speed dial
Assign speed dial numbers of your most frequently
dialled numbers.
Menu > Phonebook
> My namecard
Create a name card and send it to other people.
Menu > Phonebook
> Own numbers
Check your phone numbers or assign a name to
them.
Menu > Phonebook
> Management
Copy all contacts on the SIM card to the phone’s
memory, or delete all Phonebook contacts. You can
also check memory information for Phonebook
contacts.
Menu > Phonebook
> Service number
Access the list of service numbers assigned by your
service provider.
Menu > Applications
> Alarm
Set an alarm to sound at a specific time.
Menu > Applications
> Music player
Listen to music.
Menu > Applications
> Voice recorder
Record voice memos and listen to them.
Menu > Applications
> FM radio
Listen to music or news via the FM radio on your
phone. First, you must connect your phone with the
headset, which serves as a radio antenna.
Menu Description
Menu > Applications
> Java world
Access the embedded Java games and downloaded
Java applications.
Menu > Applications
> Memo
Make memos for things that are important and
manage them.
Menu > Applications
> World clock
Set your local time zone and find out the current
time in another part of the world.
Menu > Applications
> Calculator
Perform basic arithmetic functions.
Menu > Applications
> Converter
Do conversions such as currency and temperature.
Menu > Applications
> Timer
Set a period of time for the phone to count down.
Menu > Applications
> Stopwatch
Measure elapsed time.
Menu > Applications
> SIM application toolkit
Use a variety of additional service offered by your
service provider. Depending on your SIM card, this
may available but labelled differently.
Menu > Browser
> Home
Connect your phone to the network and load the
homepage of the wireless web service provider.
Menu > Browser
> Enter URL
Enter a URL address in order to quickly access web
pages.
Menu > Browser
> Bookmarks
Save URL addresses in order to quickly access web
pages.
Menu > Browser
> Clear cache
Clear the cache, which is a temporary memory site
that stores recently accessed web pages.
Menu > Browser
> Browser settings
Select a connection profile to be used for accessing
the wireless web.
Menu Description
Menu > Messages
> Create message
> Text message or
Multimedia message
Create and send messages to other mobile phones.
Menu > Messages
> My messages
Access messages that you have received, sent, or
that you have failed in sending.
Menu > Messages
> Templates
Preset templates of frequently used messages.
Menu > Messages
> Delete all
Delete messages in each message folder, or all
messages at once.
Menu > Messages
> Settings
Set options for using messaging services.
Menu > Messages
> SOS messages
Activate the SOS message feature. Enter recipients
and select the repeat mode.
Menu > Messages
> Memory status
Check information about the memory currently in
use.
Menu > My files >
Images, Videos, Music,
Sounds, Other files
Access media files and other files stored in the
phone’s memory.
Menu > My files
> Memory status
Check information about the memory currently in
use.
Menu > Calendar Keep track of daily or monthly schedule.
Menu > Camera Take photo or record videos in various modes.
Menu > Settings
> Time and date
Set the current time and date manually or set your
local time zone.
Menu Description
Menu > Settings
> Phone settings
> Language
Select a language to be used for the display text.
Menu > Settings
> Phone settings
> Greeting message
Enter the greeting message to be displayed when
the phone is switched on.
Menu > Settings
> 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 > Settings
> Phone settings
> Shortcuts
Set the Navigation keys as shortcuts to access your
favourite menus directly.
Menu > Settings
> Phone settings
> My menu
Set up a menu of your own using your favourite
menu items, which can be easily accessed by
pressing
Up
in Idle mode.
Menu > Settings
> Phone settings
> Volume key
Set whether the phone mutes the call ringer or
rejects a call if you press and hold the Volume keys
when a call comes in.
Menu > Settings
> Phone settings
> Extra settings
Set the automatic redialling feature or the
answering method.
Menu > Settings
> Phone settings
> Offline mode
Switch the phone to Offline mode. This mode is
helpful when you want to use your phone in a place
where you are not allowed to use mobile devices,
such as in an airplane and at a hospital.
Menu > Settings
> Display settings
Change the settings for the display.
Menu Description
Menu > Settings
> Sound settings
Change the settings for the various sounds.
Menu > Settings
> Light settings
Change the settings for the backlight and keypad
light.
Menu > Settings
> Network services
Access network services offered by your service
provider.
Menu > Settings
> Bluetooth
Connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth
devices and exchange data with them, talk hands-
free, or control the phone remotely.
Menu > Settings >
Security > PIN check
Activate your PIN to protect your SIM card against
unauthorised use.
Menu > Settings >
Security > Change PIN
code
Change the PIN.
Menu > Settings >
Security > Phone lock
Activate your phone password to protect your
phone against unauthorised use.
Menu > Settings >
Security > Change
password
Change the phone password.
Menu > Settings
> Security > Privacy
Lock access to messages, files, or all menu
functions on the phone, except for call functions.
Menu > Settings
> Security > SIM lock
Set the phone to work only with the current SIM
card by assigning a SIM lock password.
Menu > Settings
> Security
> Fixed dialling mode
Set the phone to restrict calls to a limited set of
phone numbers, if supported by your SIM card.
Menu Description
Important safety precautions
Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply
with them may be dangerous or illegal.
Drive safely at all times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park your vehicle first.
Switching off when refuelling
Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or
chemicals.
Menu > Settings
> Security
> Change PIN2 code
Change your current PIN2, if supported by your SIM
card.
Menu > Settings
> Security
> Mobile tracker
Track your phone when it is stolen or lost. When
someone tries to use your phone with other SIM
card, the phone will automatically send the preset
tracking message to your family or friends. This
feature may be unavailable due to certain features
supported by your service provider.
Menu > Settings
> Connection settings
Create and customise the profiles containing the
settings for connecting your phone to the network.
Menu > Settings >
Memory status
Check information about the memory currently in
use.
Menu > Settings
> Reset settings
Reset the phone to the factory default settings.
Menu Description
Switching off in an aircraft
Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them in an aircraft is both
illegal and dangerous.
Switching off near all medical equipment
Hospitals and health care facilities may be using equipment that could be
sensitive to external RF energy. Follow any regulations or rules in force.
Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to interference, which could affect their
performance.
Special regulations
Follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off
your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it.
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 .
Do not end the call until given permission to do so.
Small children and your phone
Keep the phone and all its parts including accessories out of 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
your phone and may be dangerous.
Qualified service
Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.
Correct disposal of this product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries
with separate collection systems)
This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that
it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end
of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or
human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from
other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the
sustainable reuse of material resources.
Risk of explosion if a battery is replaced by an incorrect
type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
At very high volume, prolonged listening to a headset can
damage your hearing.
CAUTION
41
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,
Memory status Check memory information
for each items in the
phone’s memory or on a
memory card.
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
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the recommendations were developed by
scientific and engineering experts drawn
from industry, government, and academia
after extensive reviews of the scientific
literature related to the biological effects of
RF energy.
The exposure limit set by the FCC for
wireless mobile phones employs a unit of
measurement known as the Specific
Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR is a
measure of the rate of absorption of RF
energy by the human body expressed in
units of watts per kilogram (W/kg). The FCC
requires wireless phones to comply with a
safety limit of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6
W/kg). The FCC exposure limit incorporates
a substantial margin of safety to give
additional protection to the public and to
account for any variations in measurements.
SAR tests are conducted using standard
operating positions accepted by the FCC with
the phone transmitting at its highest
certified power level in all tested frequency
bands. Although the SAR is determined at
the highest certified power level, the actual
SAR level of the phone while operating can
be well below the maximum value. This is
because the phone is designed to operate at
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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: 0.747W/Kg, Body-worn: 0.592
W/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 A3LSGHM620.
Sometimes it may be necessary to remove
the battery pack to find the number. Once
you have the FCC ID number for a particular
phone, follow the instructions on the website
and it should provide values for typical or
maximum SAR for a particular phone.
Additional product specific SAR information
can also be obtained at www.fcc.gov/cgb/
sar.
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Consumer Information on Wireless
Phones
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) has published a series of Questions
and Answers for consumers relating to radio
frequency (RF) exposure from wireless
phones. The FDA publication includes the
following information:
What kinds of phones are the subject
of this update?
The term wireless phone refers here to
hand-held wireless phones with built-in
antennas, often called “cell,” “mobile,” or
“PCS” phones. These types of wireless
phones can expose the user to measurable
radio frequency energy (RF) because of the
short distance between the phone and the
user's head. These RF exposures are limited
by Federal Communications Commission
safety guidelines that were developed with
the advice of FDA and other federal health
and safety agencies. When the phone is
located at greater distances from the user,
the exposure to RF is drastically lower
because a person's RF exposure decreases
rapidly with increasing distance from the
source. The so-called “cordless phones,”
which have a base unit connected to the
telephone wiring in a house, typically
operate at far lower power levels, and thus
produce RF exposures well within the FCC's
compliance limits.
Do wireless phones pose a health
hazard?
The available scientific evidence does not
show that any health problems are
associated with using wireless phones. There
is no proof, however, that wireless phones
are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit
low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in
the microwave range while being used. They
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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:
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• “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.
FCC also regulates the base stations that the
wireless phone networks rely upon. While
these base stations operate at higher power
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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
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of the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or
other cancers. None of the studies
demonstrated the existence of any harmful
health effects from wireless phones RF
exposures. However, none of the studies can
answer questions about long-term
exposures, since the average period of
phone use in these studies was around three
years.
What research is needed to decide
whether RF exposure from wireless
phones poses a health risk?
A combination of laboratory studies and
epidemiological studies of people actually
using wireless phones would provide some
of the data that are needed. Lifetime animal
exposure studies could be completed in a
few years. However, very large numbers of
animals would be needed to provide reliable
proof of a cancer promoting effect if one
exists. Epidemiological studies can provide
data that is directly applicable to human
populations, but ten or more years' follow-
up may be needed to provide answers about
some health effects, such as cancer. This is
because the interval between the time of
exposure to a cancer-causing agent and the
time tumors develop - if they do - may be
many, many years. The interpretation of
epidemiological studies is hampered by
difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure
during day-to-day use of wireless phones.
Many factors affect this measurement, such
as the 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?
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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
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is probably very small. But if you are
concerned about avoiding even potential
risks, you can take a few simple steps to
minimize your exposure to radio frequency
energy (RF). Since time is a key factor in
how much exposure a person receives,
reducing the amount of time spent using a
wireless phone will reduce RF exposure.
• “If you must conduct extended
conversations by wireless phone every
day, you could place more distance
between your body and the source of the
RF, since the exposure level drops off
dramatically with distance. For example,
you could use a headset and carry the
wireless phone away from your body or
use a wireless phone connected to a
remote antenna.
Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate
that wireless phones are harmful. But if you
are concerned about the RF exposure from
these products, you can use measures like
those described above to reduce your RF
exposure from wireless phone use.
What about children using wireless
phones?
The scientific evidence does not show a
danger to users of wireless phones,
including children and teenagers. If you
want to take steps to 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
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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?
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
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RF absorption use special phone cases, while
others involve nothing more than a metallic
accessory attached to the phone. Studies
have shown that these products generally do
not work as advertised. Unlike “hand-free”
kits, these so-called “shields” may interfere
with proper operation of the phone. The
phone may be forced to boost its power to
compensate, leading to an increase in RF
absorption. In February 2002, the Federal
trade Commission (FTC) charged two
companies that sold devices that claimed to
protect wireless phone users from radiation
with making false and unsubstantiated
claims. According to FTC, these defendants
lacked a reasonable basis to substantiate
their claim.
What about wireless phone
interference with medical equipment?
Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless
phones can interact with some electronic
devices. For this reason, FDA helped develop
a detailed test method to measure
electromagnetic interference (EMI) of
implanted cardiac pacemakers and
defibrillators from wireless telephones. This
test method is now part of a standard
sponsored by the Association for the
Advancement of Medical instrumentation
(AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by FDA,
medical device manufacturers, and many
other groups, was completed in late 2000.
This standard will allow manufacturers to
ensure that cardiac pacemakers and
defibrillators are safe from wireless phone
EMI. FDA has tested wireless phones and
helped develop a voluntary standard
sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and
Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard
specifies test methods and performance
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requirements for hearing aids and wireless
phones so that no interference occurs when
a person uses a compatible phone and a
compatible hearing aid at the same time.
This standard was approved by the IEEE in
2000.
FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless
phones for possible interactions with other
medical devices. Should harmful
interference be found to occur, FDA will
conduct testing to assess the interference
and work to resolve the problem.
Additional information on the safety of RF
exposures from various sources can be
obtained from the following organizations:
• FCC RF Safety Program:
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
http://www.epa.gov/radiation/
• Occupational Safety and Health
Administration's (OSHA):
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/
radiofrequencyradiation/index.html
• National institute for Occupational Safety
and Health (NIOSH):
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/emfpg.html
• World health Organization (WHO):
http://www.who.int/peh-emf/
• International Commission on Non-
Ionizing Radiation Protection:
http://www.icnirp.de
• National Radiation Protection Board
(UK):
http://www.nrpb.org.uk
• Updated 4/3/2002: US food and Drug
Administration
http://www.fda.gov/cellphones
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Road Safety
Your wireless phone gives you the powerful
ability to communicate by voice, almost
anywhere, anytime. But an important
responsibility accompanies the benefits of
wireless phones, one that every user must
uphold.
When driving a car, driving is your first
responsibility. When using your wireless
phone behind the wheel of a car, practice
good common sense and remember the
following tips:
1. Get to know your wireless phone and its
features, such as speed dial and redial. If
available, these features help you to
place your call without taking your
attention off the road.
2. When available, use a hands-free device.
If possible, add an additional layer of
convenience and safety to your wireless
phone with one of the many hands free
accessories available today.
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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.
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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 non-
emergency wireless assistance number
when necessary. If you see a broken-
down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a
broken traffic signal, a minor traffic
accident where no one appears injured,
or a vehicle you know to be stolen, call
roadside assistance or other special non-
emergency number.
“The wireless industry reminds you to
use your phone safely when driving.”
For more information, please call 1-888-
901-SAFE, or visit our web-site www.wow-
com.com
Provided by the Cellular Telecommunications
& Internet Association
Operating Environment
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Remember to follow any special regulations
in force in any area and always switch your
phone off whenever it is forbidden to use it,
or when it may cause interference or danger.
When connecting the phone or any
accessory to another device, read its user's
guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not
connect incompatible products.
As with other mobile radio transmitting
equipment, users are advised that for the
satisfactory operation of the equipment and
for the safety of personnel, it is
recommended that the equipment should
only be used in the normal operating
position (held to your ear with the antenna
pointing over your shoulder).
Using Your Phone Near Other
Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is
shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals.
However, certain electronic equipment may
not be shielded against the RF signals from
your wireless phone. Consult the
manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that
a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be
maintained between a wireless phone and a
pacemaker to avoid potential interference
with the pacemaker.
These recommendations are consistent with
the independent research and
recommendations of Wireless Technology
Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
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• should always keep the phone more than
15 cm
(6 inches) from their pacemaker when
the phone is switched on.
• should not carry the phone in a breast
pocket.
• should use the ear opposite the
pacemaker to minimize potential
interference.
If you have any reason to suspect that
interference is taking place, switch your
phone off immediately.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere
with some hearing aids. In the event of such
interference, you may wish to consult your
hearing aid manufacturer to discuss
alternatives.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical
devices, consult the manufacturer of your
device to determine if it is adequately
shielded from external RF energy. Your
physician may be able to assist you in
obtaining this information. Switch your
phone off in health care facilities when any
regulations posted in these areas instruct
you to do so. Hospitals or health care
facilities may be using equipment that could
be sensitive to external RF energy.
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Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or
inadequately shielded electronic systems in
motor vehicles. Check with the
manufacturer or its representative regarding
your vehicle. You should also consult the
manufacturer of any equipment that has
been added to your vehicle.
Posted Facilities
Switch your phone off in any facility where
posted notices require you to do so.
Potentially Explosive Environments
Switch your phone off when in any area with
a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey
all signs and instructions. Sparks in such
areas could cause an explosion or fire
resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Users are advised to switch the phone off
while at a refueling point (service station).
Users are reminded of the need to observe
restrictions on the use of radio equipment in
fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution
areas), chemical plants or where blasting
operations are in progress.
Areas with a potentially explosive
atmosphere are often but not always clearly
marked. They include below deck on boats,
chemical transfer or storage facilities,
vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such
as propane or butane), areas where the air
contains chemicals or particles, such as
grain, dust or metal powders, and any other
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area where you would normally be advised
to turn off your vehicle engine.
Emergency Calls
This phone, like any wireless phone,
operates using radio signals, wireless and
landline networks as well as user
programmed functions, which cannot
guarantee connection in all conditions.
Therefore, you should never rely solely on
any wireless phone for essential
communications (medical emergencies, for
example).
Remember, to make or receive any calls the
phone must be switched on and in a service
area with adequate signal strength.
Emergency calls may not be possible on all
wireless phone networks or when certain
network services and/or phone features are
in use. Check with local service providers.
To make an emergency call:
1. If the phone is not on, switch it on.
2. Key in the emergency number for your
present location (for example, 911 or
other official emergency number).
Emergency numbers vary by location.
3. Press .
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
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phone may be the only means of
communication at the scene of an accident;
do not cut off the call until given permission
to do so.
Restricting Children's access to your
Phone
Your phone is not a toy. Children should not
be allowed to play with it because they could
hurt themselves and others, damage the
phone or make calls that increase your
phone bill.
FCC Notice and Cautions
FCC Notice
• This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
• This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation.This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy
and,f not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications
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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.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation.If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct theinterference
by one or more of the following measures:-
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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Other Important Safety
Information
• Only qualified personnel should service
the phone or install the phone in a
vehicle. Faulty installation or service may
be dangerous and may invalidate any
warranty applicable to the device.
• Check regularly that all wireless phone
equipment in your vehicle is mounted
and operating properly.
• Do not store or carry flammable liquids,
gases or explosive materials in the same
compartment as the phone, its parts or
accessories.
• For vehicles equipped with an air bag,
remember that an air bag inflates with
great force. Do not place objects,
including both installed or portable
wireless equipment in the area over the
air bag or in the air bag deployment
area. If wireless equipment is improperly
installed and the air bag inflates, serious
injury could result.
• Switch your phone off before boarding an
aircraft. The use of wireless phone in
aircraft is illegal and may be dangerous
to the aircraft's operation.
• Failure to observe these instructions may
lead to the suspension or denial of
telephone services to the offender, or
legal action, or both.
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Product Performance
Getting the Most Out of Your Signal
Reception
The quality of each call you make or receive
depends on the signal strength in your area.
Your phone informs you of the current signal
strength by displaying a number of bars next
to the signal strength icon. The more bars
displayed, the stronger the signal.
If you're inside a building, being near a
window may give you better reception.
Understanding the Power Save
Feature
If your phone is unable to find a signal after
15 minutes of searching, a Power Save
feature is automatically activated. If your
phone is active, it periodically rechecks
service availability or you can check it
yourself by pressing any key.
Anytime the Power Save feature is activated,
a message displays on the screen. When a
signal is found, your phone returns to
standby mode.
Maintaining Your Phone's Peak
Performance
For the best care of your phone, only
authorized personnel should service your
phone and accessories. Faulty service may
void the warranty.
There are several simple guidelines to
operating your phone properly and
maintaining safe, satisfactory service.
• Hold the phone with the antenna raised,
fully-extended and over your shoulder.
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• 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
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.
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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 in use, disconnect it from
the power source. Do not leave the
battery connected to a charger for more
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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
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with care. The suggestions below will help
you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow
you to enjoy this product for many years.
• Keep the phone and all its parts and
accessories out of the reach of small
children.
• Keep the phone dry. Precipitation,
humidity and liquids contain minerals
that will corrode electronic circuits.
• Do not use the phone with a wet hand.
Doing so may cause an electric shock to
you or damage to the phone.
• Do not use or store the phone in dusty,
dirty areas, as its moving parts may be
damaged.
• Do not store the phone in hot areas.
High temperatures can shorten the life of
electronic devices, damage batteries,
and warp or melt certain plastics.
• Do not store the phone in cold areas.
When the phone warms up to its normal
operating temperature, moisture can
form inside the phone, which may
damage the phone's electronic circuit
boards.
• Do not drop, knock or shake the phone.
Rough handling can break internal circuit
boards.
• Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning
solvents or strong detergents to clean
the phone. Wipe it with a soft cloth
slightly dampened in a mild soap-and-
water solution.
• Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog
the device's moving parts and prevent
proper operation.
• Do not put the phone in or on heating
devices, such as a microwave oven, a
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stove or a radiator. The phone may
explode when overheated.
• When the phone or battery gets wet, the
label indicating water damage inside the
phone changes color. In this case, phone
repairs are no longer guaranteed by the
manufacturer's warranty, even if the
warranty for your phone has not expired.
• If your phone has a flash or light, do not
use it too close to the eyes of people or
animals. This may cause damage to their
eyes.
• Use only the supplied or an approved
replacement antenna. Unauthorized
antennas or modified accessories may
damage the phone and violate
regulations governing radio devices.
• If the phone, battery, charger or any
accessory is not working properly, take it
to your nearest qualified service facility.
The personnel there will assist you, and
if necessary, arrange for service.
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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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