Samsung Electronics Co SGHT209 Dual-Band GSM Phone User Manual

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Dual-Band GSM Phone Users Manual

Users Manual

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Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-0xxxxA
English. 03/2006. Draft03
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS
* Depending on the software installed or your service provider, some of the
description in this manual may differ from your phone.
* Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear
different from the illustrations in this manual.
SGH-T209
User’s Manual
Important
safety
precautions
Failure to comply with the following
precautions may be dangerous or illegal.
Use road safety at all times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park
the 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.
Important safety precautions
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Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to interference,
which could affect their performance.
Be aware of special regulations
Meet any special regulations in force in any area and
always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden
to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.
Water resistance
Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
Sensible use
Use only in the normal position (held to the 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 accessories and
batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could
damage your phone and may be dangerous.
Qualified service
Only qualified service personnel may repair your
phone.
For more detailed safety information, see "Health and
safety information" on page 34.
• The phone could explode if the battery is
replaced with an incorrect type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
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About this Guide
This User’s Guide provides you with condensed
information about how to use your phone. To quickly
learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get
started”.
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 can get more information
on the referenced page.
Indicates that you need to press the
Navigation keys to scroll to the specified
option and then select it.
[ ] Indicates a key on the phone. For example,
[]
< > Indicates a soft key, whose function is
displayed on the phone screen. For example,
<
Menu
>
Important safety precautions
3
4
Contents
Unpack 6
Make sure you have each item
Your phone 6
Buttons, features, and locations
Get started 7
First steps to operating your phone
Install and charge the phone ................................... 7
Power on or off ...................................................... 8
Keys and display .................................................... 9
Access menu functions.......................................... 11
Customise your phone .......................................... 12
Make/Answer calls................................................ 14
Enter text 15
ABC, T9, Number, and Symbolic mode
Call functions 18
Advanced calling features
Menu functions 23
All menu options listed
Slove problems 32
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information 34
5
Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press
<
Menu
> in Idle mode.
1 Voice notes
p.23
2 Call records
p.23
1 Missed calls
2 Incoming calls
3 Outgoing calls
4 Delete all
5 Call time
6 Call costs
p.23
p.23
p.23
p.23
p.24
p.24
3 t-zones
p.24
1 Home
2 Favorites
3 Go to URL
4 Clear cache
p.24
p.24
p.24
p.24
4 IM
p.25
5 Messages
p.25
1 Text messages
2 Picture messages
3 Browser messages
4 Voice mail
5 Broadcast
6 Settings
7 Memory status
p.25
p.25
p.26
p.26
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p.26
6 Fun & Apps
p.27
1 t-zones
2 File manager
3 Games
4 Organizer
p.27
p.27
p.27
p.27
7 Get More Help
p.27
8 Phonebook
p.28
1 Search
2 New entry
3 Speed dial
4 Copy all to phone
5 Delete all
6 Group settings
7 Own number
8 Memory status
9 SDN
p.28
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p.26
p.29
9 Settings
p.29
1 Time & Date
2 Phone Settings
3 Display Settings
4 Sound Settings
5 Network services
6 Security
7 Memory status
8 Reset settings
p.29
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Unpack
Make sure you have each item
You can obtain the following accessories from
your local Samsung dealer:
•Car Adapter
• Headset
Data Link KIT
Stylish Handfree Car Kit
Phone Travel Adapter
The items supplied with your phone and the
accessories at your Samsung dealer may vary,
depending on your country or service provider.
Battery User’s Manual
Your phone
Buttons, features, and locations
Special
function keys
Earpiece
Display
Power on/off/
Menu exit key
Soft key (right)
Microphone
Navigation keys
(Up/Down/Left/Right)
WAP access/
Confirm key
Cancel/Correct key
Soft key (left)
Volume keys
Dial key
Alphanumeric
keys
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Get started
First steps to operating your phone
SIM card information
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive
a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card
loaded with your subscription details, such as your
PIN, and available optional services.
Install and charge the phone
Remove the battery.
If the
phone is already
on, first turn it off by
holding
[]
.
Insert the SIM card.
Make sure that the gold-
coloured contacts on the
card face down into the
phone.
1
2
Install the battery.
Plug the travel adapter
into the phone.
Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.
When the phone is completely charged (the battery
icon stops blinking), unplug the adapter from the
power outlet.
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5
6
8
Get started
Low battery indicator
When the battery is low:
a warning tone sounds,
the battery low message displays, and
the empty battery icon blinks.
If the battery level becomes too low, the phone
automatically turns off. Recharge your battery.
Power on or off
Remove the adapter from the phone.
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Switch on
Do not turn on
the phone when
mobile phone
use is prohibited.
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ] to turn on
the phone.
3. If necessary, enter the PIN and
press <
OK
>.
Switch off
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ].
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Get started
Keys and display
Key(s) Description
Perform the function indicated on the bottom
line of the display.
In Idle mode, access your favourite menus,
directly.
In Menu mode, scroll through the menu
options.
In Idle mode, launch the Wireless
Application Protocol (WAP) browser.
In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu
option.
Delete characters from the display.
In Menu mode, return to the previous menu
level.
Send or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve the recent numbers
dialled, missed, or received.
End a call.
Hold down to switch the phone on and off.
In Menu mode, cancel input and return the
phone to Idle mode.
Enter numbers, letters, and some special
characters.
In Idle mode, hold
[1]
down to access your
voice mail server. Hold [
0
] down to enter the
international call prefix.
Enter special characters.
Hold [
]
down to activate or deactivate
Quiet mode.
(on the left)
Adjust the phone volume.
In Idle mode, with the phone open, adjust
the keypad tone volume. With the phone
closed, hold down to turn on the backlight.
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Get started
Display
Layout
Icons
*
Received signal strength
Call in progress
Out of your service area; you cannot
send or receive calls
Alarm set
New text message
New multimedia message
New voicemail message
Text and graphics
display messages,
instructions, and
information you enter.
Soft key function indicators
show the current functions
assigned to the two soft
keys.
Menu Addres
s
Icons
display various icons.
Icons
(continued)
New e-mail received or being sent
One of the message Inboxes is full
Call diverting feature is active
GPRS network
Home Zone, if you have registered
for the appropriate service
Office Zone, if you have registered
for the appropriate service
Call ringer set to vibrate
Quiet mode is active
Battery power level
* The icons shown on the display may vary, depending
on your country or service provider.
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Get started
Access menu functions
Use the soft
keys
The roles of the soft keys vary
depending on the function you are
using. The bottom line of the
display indicates their current role.
Press the left soft
key to access
Menu
mode.
Press the right soft
key to access
Options
.
Menu t-zones
Select an
option
1. Press the appropriate soft key.
2. Press the Navigation keys to
move to the next or previous
option.
3. Press <
Select
> or [ ] to
confirm the function displayed
or option highlighted.
4. To exit, choose either of the
following methods.
•Press <
Back
> or <
C
> to
move up one level.
Press [ ] to return to
Idle mode.
Use shortcuts
Press the number key
corresponding to the option you
want.
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Get started
Customise your phone
1. In Idle mode, press <
Menu
>
and select
Settings
Phone
settings
Language
.
2. Select a language.
1. In Idle mode, press <
Menu
>
and select
Settings
Sound
settings
Incoming call
Ring tone
.
2. Press [Left] or [Right] to select
a ringer category.
3. Press [Up] or [Down] to scroll
through ringer melodies.
4. Select a ringer melody you
want.
5. Press <
Save
>.
Display
language
Call ringer
melody
You can set your wallpaper for the
main or external display.
1. In Idle mode, press <
Menu
>
and select
Settings
Display
settings
Wallpaper
Main
display
or
Cover display
.
2. Select an image category and
then an image.
For
Cover display
, you can
select
Cover title
to enter text
to be displayed on the external
display.
3. Press [ ].
Idle mode
wallpaper
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Get started
You can change the colour for the
display components, such as title
bars and highlight bars.
1. In Idle mode, press <
Menu
>
and select
Settings
Display
settings
Skin
.
2. Select a colour pattern.
You can switch to Quiet mode to
avoid disturbing other people with
your phone sound.
Press and hold
[
]
in Idle mode.
Menu mode
skin colour
Quiet mode
You can use the Navigation keys as
shortcut keys to access specific
menus directly from Idle mode.
To assign a menu to a key:
1. In Idle mode, press <
Menu
>
and select
Settings
Phone
settings
Short cut
.
2. Select a key.
3. Press <
Options
> and select
Change
.
4. Scroll to a menu to be assigned
to the key.
5. Press <
Save
>.
Menu
shortcuts
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Make/Answer calls
You can protect the phone against
unauthorised use with a phone
password. The phone will require
the password on powerup.
1. In Idle mode, press <
Menu
>
and select
Settings
Security
Change
password
.
2. Enter the default password,
“00000000” and press <
OK
>.
3. Enter a new 4- to 8- digit
password and press <
OK
>.
4. Enter the new password again
and press <
OK
>.
5. Select
Phone lock
.
6. Select
Enable
.
7. Enter the password and press
<
OK
>.
Phone lock
1. In Idle mode, enter an area code
and phone number.
2. Press
[]
.
3. To end the call, press
[]
.
1. When the phone is ringing, press
[]
.
2. To end the call, press
[]
.
Press [ / ].
Make a call
Answer a call
Adjust the
volume during
a call
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Enter text
ABC, T9, Number, and Symbolic mode
You can enter text for some features such as
messaging, Phonebook, or Calendar, using ABC mode,
T9 mode, Number mode, and Symbolic mode.
Changing the text input mode
The text input mode indicator appears when the cursor
is in a text field.
Press the right soft key to change the text input
mode. ( : T9 mode, : ABC mode, :
Number mode, and : Symbolic mode)
Press and hold [ ] to switch to Symbolic mode.
Using ABC mode
Press the appropriate key until the character you want
appears on the screen.
Key Characters in order displayed
Upper case Lower case
1
. , - ? ! ’ @ : 1
2
A B C 2 a b c 2
3
D E F 3 d e f 3
4
G H I 4 g h i 4
5
J K L 5 j k l 5
6
M N O 6 m n o 6
7
P Q R S 7 p q r s 7
8
T U V 8 t u v 8
9
W X Y Z 9 w x y z 9
0
0
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Enter text
Tips for using ABC mode
To enter the same letter twice or to enter a
different letter on the same key, wait for the cursor
to move to the right automatically or press [Right].
Then, enter the next letter.
Press [ ] to change case. Lower case (No
indicator), Initial capital ( ), and Capital lock ( )
are available.
Press [ ] to insert a space.
Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor.
•Press [
C
] to delete characters one by one. Press
and hold [
C
] to clear the display.
Depending on your country, you may be able to
access an input mode for your specific language by
holding the [ ] key.
Using T9 mode
T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to
key in any character using single keystrokes.
Entering a word in T9 mode
1. Press [
2
] to [
9
]
to start entering a word. Press
each key once for each letter.
For example, press [
4
], [
3
], [
5
], [
5
], and [
6
] to
enter HELLO in T9 mode.
T9 predicts the word that you are typing, and it
may change with each key that you press.
2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting
characters.
3. When the word displays correctly, go to step 4.
Otherwise, press [
0
] to display alternative word
choices for the keys that you have pressed.
For example, OF and ME use [
6
] and [
3
].
4. Press [ ] to insert a space and enter the next
word.
Tips for using T9 mode
Press [
1
] to enter periods or apostrophes
automatically.
Press [ ] to change case. Lower case (No
indicator), Initial capital ( ), and Capital lock ( )
are available.
Enter text
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Press [ ] to insert a space.
Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor.
•Press [
C
] to delete characters one by one. Press
and hold [
C
] to clear the display.
Adding a new word to the T9 dictionary
This feature may not be available for some languages.
1. Enter the word that you want to add.
2. Press [
0
] to display alternative words for your key
presses. When there are no more alternative
words,
Spell
appears on the bottom line.
3. Press <
Spell
>.
4. Enter the word you want using ABC mode and
press <
OK
>.
Using Number mode
Number mode enables you to enter numbers.
Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want.
Using Symbolic mode
Symbolic mode enables you to insert symbols.
To Press
display more symbols [Up] or [Down].
select a symbol the corresponding
number key.
clear the entered symbol(s) [
C
].
insert the symbol(s) <
OK
>.
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Call functions
Advanced calling features
Making a call
1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone
number.
2. Press [ ].
Making an international call
1. In Idle mode, press and hold [
0
]. The
+
character
appears.
2. Enter the country code, area code, and phone
number, then press [ ].
Redialling recent numbers
1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to display the list of
recent numbers.
2. Scroll to the number you want and press [ ].
Making a call from Phonebook
Once you have stored a number in Phonebook, you
can dial the number by selecting it from Phonebook.
You can also use the speed dial feature to assign your
most frequently called numbers to specific number
keys.
Dialling a number from the SIM card
1. In Idle mode, enter the location number for the
phone number you want and press [ ].
2. Press [Left] or [Right] to scroll through other
numbers.
3. Press <
Dial
> or [ ] to dial the number you want.
Ending a call
Close the phone or press [ ].
Press
[
C
]
to clear the last digit or press and hold
[
C
]
to clear the whole display. You can move the
cursor to edit an incorrect digit.
Call functions
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Answering a call
When you receive an incoming call, the phone rings
and displays the incoming call image.
Press <
Accept
> or [ ] to answer the call.
Tips for answering a call
When
Anykey
answer
in the
Extra
settings
menu is active, you can press any key, except for
<
Reject
>, [ ], or [ / ].
When
Active folder
in the
Extra
settings
menu
is active, you can simply open the phone.
•Press <
Reject
> or [ ] to reject a call.
Depending on the setting in the
Side key
menu,
press and hold [ / ] to mute a call ringer or
reject a call.
Viewing missed calls
If you have missed calls, the screen displays how
many calls you have missed.
1. Press <
View
>.
2. If necessary, scroll through the missed calls.
3. Press [ ] to dial the number you want.
Using the headset
Use the headset to make or answer calls without
holding the phone.
Connect the headset to the jack on the left side of the
phone.
The buttons on the headset work as listed below:
Options during a call
You can access a number of functions during a call.
Adjusting the volume during a call
Use [ / ] to adjust the earpiece volume during a call.
To Press
redial the last call and hold the button twice.
answer a call the button.
end a call the button.
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Call functions
Press [ ] to increase the volume level and [ ] to
decrease the volume level.
Using the external speaker
Use the optional external speaker to talk and listen
with the phone a short distance away. First, you must
plug the speaker into the phone.
1. During a call, press [ ] to listen and talk to the
other person hands-free. The icon appears.
2. Press [ ] again to return to normal phone
mode. The icon appears.
Placing a call on hold/Retrieving
Press <
Hold
> or <
Retrieve
> to place a call on hold
or retrieve the call.
Making a second call
You can make another call if your network supports it.
1. Press <
Hold
> to put the call on hold.
2. Make the second call in the normal way.
3. Press <
Swap
> to switch between the calls.
4. Press <
Options
> and select
End
held
call
to end
the call on hold.
5. To end the current call, press [ ].
Answering a second call
You can answer an incoming call while already on the
phone, if your network supports it and you have
activated the call waiting feature.
1. Press [ ] to answer the call. The first call is
automatically put on hold.
2. Press <
Swap
> to switch between the calls.
3. Press <
Options
> and select
End
held
call
to end
the call on hold.
4. To end the current call, press [ ].
Transferring a call
You can transfer the currently active call to a caller on
hold, if your network supports it. With this option, the
two callers can talk to each other, but you are
disconnected from the call.
Press <
Options
> and select
Transfer
.
Call functions
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Using a Bluetooth headset
Use an optional Bluetooth headset to talk on the
phone without holding the phone to your ear. To use
this feature, you first need to register your headset
and connect it to the phone.
Press <
Options
> and select
Switch to headset
or
Switch to phone
.
Using the voice clarity feature
This feature increases the microphone’s sensitivity so
that the person with when you are speaking can hear
you clearly even though you may be whispering.
Press <
Options
> and select
Voice clarity on
or
Voice clarity off
.
Switching off the microphone
(Mute mode)
You can temporarily switch off your phone’s
microphone so that the person on the phone cannot
hear you.
Press <
Options
> and select
Mute
or
Unmute
.
Muting or sending key tones
You can turn the key tones off or on.
Press <
Options
> and select
Mute keys
or
Send
keys
.
Sending a sequence of DTMF tones
Dual tone multi-frequency (DTMF) tones are the tones
used in phones for tone dialling.
You can send DTMF tones as a group after entering the
entire number you need to send or retrieving a
number from Phonebook. This feature is helpful for
entering a password or an account number when you
call an automated system, like a banking service.
1. When connected with a teleservice system, press
<
Options
> and select
Send DTMF
.
2. Enter the number you need to send and press
<
OK
>.
To communicate with answering machines or
computerised telephone systems,
Send keys
must
be selected.
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Call functions
Using Phonebook
You can access the
Phonebook
menu to locate or
store entries.
Press <
Options
> and select
Phonebook
.
Using SIM services
The
SIM service
menu is available if you use a SIM
card in your phone. A SIM card provides services such
as news, weather, sports, entertainment, and location
services.
For details, see your SIM card instructions or contact
your service provider.
Making a multi-party call
Use this feature to allow as many as six people to join
a multi-party call, or conference call.
Your service provider must support multi-party calls
for you to use this feature.
Setting up a multi-party call
1. Call the first participant.
2. Call the second participant. The first call is
automatically put on hold.
3. Press <
Options
> and select
Join
. The first
participant is added to the multi-party call.
4. If desired, call another person or answer an
incoming call.
5. Press <
Options
> and select
Join
.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 as desired.
Having a private conversation with one
participant
1. Press <
Options
> and select
Private
.
2. Select a name or number from the participant list.
You can talk privately with that person, while the
other participants converse with each other.
3. To return to the multi-party call, press <
Options
>
and select
Join
.
Dropping one participant
1. Press <
Options
> and select
Remove
.
2. Select a name or number from the participant list.
The participant is dropped from the call, but the
call continues with the other parties.
3. Close the phone or press [ ] to end the multi-
party call.
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Menu functions
All menu options listed
Voice notes
(Menu 1)
Use this menu to record a voice memo and then
immediately send it by a MMS (Multimedia Message
Service) message.
To access this menu, press
Menu
in Idle mode and
select
Voice notes
.
Call records
(Menu 2)
Use this menu to view the calls you have dialed,
received, or missed, and the length of your calls.
To access this menu, press
Menu
in Idle mode and
select
Call records
.
Missed calls
This menu displays the most recent calls that you did
not answer.
Incoming calls
This menu displays the most recent calls you have
received.
Outgoing calls
This menu displays the most recent calls you have
dialled.
Delete all
Use this menu to delete all of the records in each call
type.
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Menu functions
Call Time
This menu displays the time log for calls made and
received. The actual time invoiced by your service
provider will vary. You can also reset all of timers.
Call costs
t-zone
(Menu 3)
The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) browser on
your phone allows you to access the wireless web.
Using the WAP browser, you can access up-to-the-
minute information and a wide variety of media
content, such as wallpapers, ring tones, and music
files.
To access this menu, press
Menu
in Idle mode and
select
t-zones
.
Home
Use this menu to connect your phone to the network
and load the homepage of t-zones, WAP services
provided by T-mobile.
Favorite
Use this menu to store the URL addresses of your
favorite websites and quickly access the sites.
Go to URL
Use this menu to enter the URL address of a website
and access the website.
Clear cache
Use this menu to clear the cache, which is the
temporary memory that stores the web pages you
have recently accessed.
Menu functions
Messages
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IM
(Menu 4)
Instant Messenger (IM) is a way of sending short,
simple messages that are delivered immediately to
users online at that moment.
Before using this feature, you need to subscribe to a
messenger service. For further details, contact your
service provider.
To access this menu, press
Menu
in Idle mode and
select
IM
.
Messages
Use the
Messages
menu to send and receive short
messages, multimedia messages, and e-mails. You
can also use WAP push message, Voice mail, and Cell
broadcast message features.
To access this menu, press
Menu
in Idle mode and
select
Messages
.
Text messages
Short message service (SMS) allows you to send and
receive text messages that include simple pictures,
animated images, and sounds.
In this menu, you can:
create and send SMS messages to other people.
view SMS messages you have received, sent, and
saved for later use.
delete all of your SMS messages.
Picture messages
Multimedia message service (MMS) allows you to send
and receive messages that include text, an audio, and
an image.
In this menu, you can:
create and send MMS messages to other people.
view MMS messages you have received, sent, and
saved for later use.
delete all of your MMS messages.
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Menu functions
Browser messages
Your phone can receive WAP push messages from WAP
servers.
In this menu, you can:
view WAP push messages you have received.
change the settings for receiving WAP push
messages.
Delete all of WAP push messages.
Voice mail
If you are unable to answer a call, the caller will be
guided to leave a voice message in your voicemail
box, if your service provider supports it.
Use this menu to connect your voicemail server to
access received voicemails and store the service
number of your voicemail server.
Broadcast
Your phone can receive broadcast messages of various
topic, such as sports, traffic, news, or weather
forecast, sent by service provider.
In this menu, you can:
view broadcast messages you have received.
change the settings for receiving broadcast
messages.
set up a broadcast channel list.
select languages in which broadcast messages are
displayed.
Settings
Use this menu to customize the settings for SMS and
MMS.
Memory status
Use this menu to check the total amount of memory
for storing messages and the amount of memory
currently being used in each message box.
Menu functions
Get More Help
(Menu
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Fun & Apps
(Menu 6)
The
Fun & Apps
menu allows you to access media
contents, such as photos, sounds, and games, stored
in the phone’s memory.
To access this menu, press
Menu
in Idle mode and
select
Fun & Apps
.
t-zones
This menu displays web contents you have
downloaded from t-zones, WAP services provided by
T-mobile.
File manager
The
File manager
menu allows you to access images,
videos, music files, and sound files stored in the
phone’s memory.
Games
This menu displays Java
TM
-based games that are
preinstalled in your phone or downloaded from the
wireless web.
Organizer
The Organizer feature enables you to keep track of
your schedule and tasks and use convenient
applications, such as voice recorder, converter,
calculator, timer, and stopwatch.
To access this menu, press
Menu
in Idle mode and
select
Organizer
.
Get More Help
(Menu 7)
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Menu functions
Phonebook
(Menu 8)
You can store phone numbers on your SIM card and in
your phone’s memory. The SIM card and phone’s
memory are physically separate, but they are used as
a single entity called Phonebook.
To access this menu, press
Ph.Book
in Idle mode.
Search
Use this menu to search for numbers in Phonebook.
New entry
Use this menu to add a new contact to Phonebook.
Speed dial
Use this menu to assign speed dial numbers (2 to 9)
for eight of your most frequently called numbers.
Copy all to phone
Use this menu to copy all of the contacts in the
phone’s memory to the SIM card.
Delete all
Use this menu to delete all contacts in Phonebook at
the same time.
Group settings
Use this menu to organize your contacts in caller
groups.
Own number
Use this feature to check your phone numbers, or to
assign a name to each of the numbers.
Changes made here do not affect the actual subscriber
numbers on your SIM card.
Menu functions
Settings
(Menu 9)
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Memory status
Use this menu to check how many contacts you have
stored in the phone’s memory and the SIM card,
respectively.
SDN
This menu is available if your SIM card supports
Service Dialling Numbers (SDN). Use this menu to
view the list of SDNs assigned by your service
provider, including emergency numbers, directory
enquiries, and voice mail numbers.
Settings
(Menu 9)
Use this menu to customize your phone settings. You
can also reset the settings to their default values.
To access this menu, press
Menu
in Idle mode and
select
Settings
.
Time & Date
Use this menu to change the time and date displayed
on your phone. Before setting the time and date,
specify your time zone in the
World time
menu
Phone Settings
Many different features of your phone’s system can be
customised to suit your preferences.
Display settings
Use this menu to change settings for the display and
light.
You can:
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change the background image that is displayed in
Idle mode.
select a skin color pattern for Menu mode.
select the length of time the backlight and the
display stay on.
adjust the brightness of the display for varying
lighting conditions.
Sound settings
Use this menu to customize various sound settings.
You can:
download new ring tones and access downloaded
ring tones.
select a ring tone, alert type and volume level for
incoming calls.
select the tone that the phone sounds when you
press a key.
set up the ringer for incoming messages.
select the melody that the phone sounds when it is
switched on or off.
set how the phone acts to alert you to a specific
event in Quiet mode, instead of making sounds.
activate or deactivate additional tones for the
phone.
Network services
Use this menu to access network services. Please
contact your service provider to check their availability
and subscribe to them, if you wish.
You can:
reroute incoming calls to a phone number that you
specify.
set the phone to inform you when someone is
trying to reach you while you are on another call.
select the network used when roaming outside of
your home area.
prevent your phone number from being displayed
on the phone of the person being called.
select the network band you want to use.
Menu functions
Settings
(Menu 9)
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Security
Use this menu to protect the phone against
unauthorized use by managing the several access
codes of your phone and SIM card.
In this menu, you can:
activate the PIN check feature which let the phone
prompt you to enter the PIN code each time you
turn on the phone.
change your PIN/PIN2 code or phone password.
lock your phone.
lock your media contents.
activate the Fixed Dialing Number (FDN) mode to
restrict outgoing calls, except to numbers on the
SIM card.
Memory status
Use this menu to check the amount of memory being
used for storing data in
Messages
,
File manager
,
Calendar
,
Phonebook
, and
Java world
. You can
also check
Shared memory
for MMS, Email, and File
manager.
Reset settings
Use this menu to reset the phone settings and sound
settings, individually. You can also reset all of these
settings at the same time.
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Slove problems
Slove problems
Help and personal needs
To save the time and expense of an unnecessary service
call, perform the simple checks in this section before
contacting a service professional.
When you switch on your phone, the following
messages may appear:
“Insert SIM card”
Be sure that the SIM card is correctly installed.
“Phone lock”
The automatic locking function has been enabled. You
must enter the phone’s password before you can use
the phone.
“Enter PIN”
You are using your phone for the first time. You must
enter the PIN supplied with the SIM card.
The PIN check feature is enabled. Every time the
phone is switched on, the PIN has to be entered. To
disable this feature, use the
PIN check
menu.
“Enter PUK”
The PIN code has been entered incorrectly three times
in succession, and the phone is now blocked. Enter the
PUK supplied by your service provider.
“No service,” “Network failure,” or “Not done”
displays
The network connection has been lost. You may be in a
weak signal area. Move and try again.
You are trying to access an option for which you have
no subscription with your service provider. Contact the
service provider for further details.
You have entered a number but it was not dialled
Be sure that you have pressed [ ].
Be sure that you have accessed the right cellular
network.
Be sure that you have not set an outgoing call barring
option.
Your correspondent cannot reach you
Be sure that your phone is switched on. ([ ] pressed
for more than one second.)
Be sure that you are accessing the correct cellular
network.
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Be sure that you have not set an incoming call barring
option.
Your correspondent cannot hear you speaking
Be sure that you have switched on the microphone.
Be sure that you are holding the phone close enough
to your mouth. The microphone is located at the
bottom of the phone.
The phone starts beeping and “Battery low
flashes on the display
Your battery is insufficiently charged. Recharge the
battery.
The audio quality of the call is poor
Check the signal strength indicator on the display
( ). The number of bars indicates the signal
strength from strong ( ) to weak ( ).
Try moving the phone slightly or moving closer to a
window if you are in a building.
No number is dialled when you re-call a
Phonebook entry
Use the Contact list feature to ensure the number has
been stored correctly.
Re-store the number, if necessary.
If the above guidelines do not help you to solve
the problem, take note of:
The model and serial numbers of your phone
Your warranty details
A clear description of the problem
Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales
service.
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Health and safety information
Exposure to radio frequency (RF) signals
Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver.
It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the
emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF)
energy set by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government. These
limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and
establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general
population. The guidelines are based on the safety
standards that were developed by independent
scientific organizations through periodic and through
evaluation of scientific studies.
The standards include a substantial safety margin
designed to assure the safety of all persons,
regardless of age and health.
The exposure standard for wireless phones employs a
unit of measurement known as Specific Absorption
Rate (SAR). The SAR limit recommended by the FCC is
1.6W/kg.
*
SAR tests are conducted using standard operating
positions specified 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 of
the phone.
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 limit established by the
government adopted requirement for safe exposure.
The tests are performed in positions and locations
* In the U.S. and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones
used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged
over one gram of tissue. The standard incorporates a
substantial margin of safety to give additional
protection for the public and to account for any
variations in measurements.
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(e.g., at the ear and worn on the body) as required by
the FCC for each model. While there may be
differences between the SAR levels of various phones
and at various positions, they all meet the government
requirement.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for
this model phone with all reported SAR levels
evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure
guidelines. SAR information on this model phone is on
file with the FCC and can be found under the Display
Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after
searching on FCC ID printed in the label on the phone.
For body operation
For body worn operation, this model phone has been
tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines
when used with a Samsung-supplied or approved
accessory designated for this product or when used
with and accessory that contains no metal and that
positions the handset a minimum from the body.
The minimum distance for this model phone is written
in the FCC certification information from the body.
None compliance with the above conditions may
violate FCC RF exposure guidelines.
For more Information concerning exposure to radio
frequency signals, see the following websites:
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
http://www.fcc.gov
Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association
(CTIA):
http://www.wow-com.com
U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/consumer
World Health Organization (WHO)
http://www.who.int/peh-emf/en
Precautions when using batteries
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
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cellular network and the parameters set by the
network operator.
Battery charging time depends on the remaining
battery charge, the type of battery and the 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 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. Always recycle. Do not dispose of
batteries in a fire.
Road safety
Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to
communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime.
But an important responsibility accompanies the
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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:
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.
When available, use a hands-free device. If
possible, add an extra layer of convenience and
safety to your wireless phone with one of the many
hands-free accessories available today.
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.
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.
Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while
driving. Jotting down a To Do list or flipping
through your Address Book takes your attention
away from your primary responsibility, driving
safely.
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.
Do not engage in stressful or emotional
conversations that may be distracting. Make the
people with whom you are talking aware that you
are driving and suspend conversations that have
the potential to divert your attention from the
road.
Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial the
emergency number in the case of fire, traffic
accident or medical emergencies. Remember, it is
a free call on your wireless phone!
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Use your wireless phone to help others in
emergencies. If you see a car accident, crime in
progress or other serious emergency where lives
are in danger, call the emergency number, as you
would want others to do for you.
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 any other special non-emergency
wireless number.
Operating environment
Remember to follow 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.
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).
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.
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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 off your phone 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 off your phone in health care
facilities when any regulations posted in these areas
instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities
may be using equipment that could be sensitive to
external RF energy.
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or
inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor
vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its
representative regarding your vehicle. You should also
consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has
been added to your vehicle. You should also consult
the manufacturer of any equipment that has been
added to your vehicle.
Posted facilities
Switch off your phone in any facility where posted
notices require you to do so.
Potentially explosive environments
Switch off your phone when in any area with a
potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs
and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an
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explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even
death.
Users are advised to switch off the phone 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 the
areas below deck on boats, chemical transfer or
storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum
gas (such as propane or butane), areas where the air
contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or
metal powders, and any other area where you would
normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
Emergency calls
This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using
radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as
user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee
connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should
never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential
communications (medical emergencies, for example).
Remember, to make or receive any calls the phone
must be switched on and in a service area with
adequate signal strength. Emergency calls may not be
possible on all wireless phone networks or when
certain network services and/or phone features are in
use. Check with local service providers.
To make an emergency call:
If the phone is not on, switch it on.
1. Key in the emergency number for your present
location (for example, 911 or other official
emergency number). Emergency numbers vary by
location.
2. 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.
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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 end
the call until given permission to do so.
FCC Notice and Cautions
FCC Notice
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
Any changes or modifications to your phone not
expressly approved in this document could void your
warranty for this equipment, and void your authority
to operate this 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.
For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember
that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not
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.
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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 off your phone before boarding an aircraft.
The use of wireless phones 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.
Care and maintenance
Your phone is a product of superior design and
craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The
suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty
obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for
many years:
Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories
out of the reach of small children’s.
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
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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.
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.
Acknowledging special precautions
and the FCC and industry canada
notice
Cautions
Modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment.
FCC Compliance information
This device complies with Part 15 of 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.
Information to user
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
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This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, 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.
Appendix A: CERTIFICATION
INFORMATION (SAR)
THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S
REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.
Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It
is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission
limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by
the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S.
Government. These limits are part of comprehensive
guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for
the general population. The guidelines are based on safety
standards that were developed by independent scientific
organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of
scientific studies. The standards include a substantial
safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons,
regardless of age and health.
The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones
employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific
Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6
W/kg. 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
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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 limit estabilished by the FCC. Tests
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
Head: GSM850 1.29 W/Kg, GSM1900 0.498 W/Kg,
Body-worn: GSM850 0.710 W/Kg, GSM1900 0.691 W/Kg.
For body worn operation, this model phone has been
tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when
used with a Samsung accessory designated for this
product or when used with an accessory that contains no
metal and that positions the handset a minimum of (1.5
cm) from the body.
None compliance to the above restrictions may violate FCC
RF exposure guidelines.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this
model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in
compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR
information on this model phone is on file with the FCC
and can be found under the Display Grant section of http:/
/www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on FCC ID
A3LSGHT209.
In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile
phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/kilogram (W/kg)
averaged over one gram of tissue. The standard
incorporates a substantial ma gin of safety to give
additional protection for the public and to account for any
variations in measurements.
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Appendix B: Guide to safe and
responsible wireless phone use
Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association
“Safety is the most important call you will ever make.
A guide to safe and responsible wireless phone
use
TENS OF MILLIONS OF PEOPLE IN THE U.S. TODAY TAKE
ADVANTAGE OF THE UNIQUE COMBINATION OF
CONVENIENCE, SAFETY AND VALUE DELIVERED BY THE
WIRELESS TELEPHONE. QUITE SIMPLY, THE WIRELESS
PHONE GIVES PEOPLE THE POWERFUL ABILITY TO
COMMUNICATE BY VOICE-ALMOST ANYWHERE, ANYTIME-
WITH THE BOSS, WITH A CLIENT, WITH THE KIDS, WITH
EMERGENCY PERSONNEL OR EVEN WITH THE POLICE.
EACH YEAR, AMERICANS MAKE BILLIONS OF CALLS FROM
THEIR WIRELESS PHONES, AND THE NUMBERS ARE
RAPIDLY GROWING.
But an important responsibility accompanies those
benefits, one that every wireless phone user must uphold.
When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. A
wireless phone can be an invaluable tool, but good
judgment must be exercised at all times while driving a
motor vehicle whether on the phone or not.
The basic lessons are ones we all learned as teenagers.
Driving requires alertness, caution and courtesy. It
requires a heavy dose of basic common sense-keep your
head up, keep your eyes on the road, check your mirrors
frequently and watch out for other drivers.
It requires obeying all traffic signs and signals and staying
within the speed limit. It means using seat belts and
requiring other passengers to do the same.
But with wireless phone use, driving safely means a little
more. This brochure is a call to wireless phone users
everywhere to make safety their first priority when behind
the wheel of a car. Wireless telecommunications is keeping
us in touch, simplifying our lives, protecting us in
emergencies and providing opportunities to help others in
need. When it comes to the use of wireless phones, safety
is your most important call.
Wireless phone “Safety Tips”
Below are safety tips to follow while driving and using a
wireless phone which should be easy to remember:
1.
Get to know your wireless phone and its features such
as speed dial and redial. Carefully read your
instruction manual and learn to take advantage of
valuable features most phones offer, including
automatic redial and memory. Also, work to memorize
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the phone keypad so you can use the speed dial
function without taking your attention off the road.
2.
When available, use a hands free device. A number of
hands free wireless phone accessories are readily
available today. Whether you choose an installed
mounted device for your wireless phone or a speaker
phone accessory, take advantage of these devices if
available to you.
3.
Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Make
sure you place your wireless phone within easy reach
and where you can grab it without removing your eyes
from the road. If you get an incoming call at an
inconvenient time, if possible, let your voice mail
answer it for you.
4.
Suspend conversations during hazardous driving
conditions or situations. 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 and ice can be
hazardous, but so is heavy traffic. As a driver, your
first responsibility is to pay attention to the road.
5.
Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while
driving. If you are reading an address book or
business card, or writing a “to do” list while driving a
car, you are not watching where you are going. It’s
common sense. Don’t get caught in a dangerous
situation because you are reading or writing and not
paying attention to the road or nearby vehicles.
6.
Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place
calls when you are not moving or before pulling into
traffic. Try to plan your calls before you begin your trip
or attempt to coincide your calls with times you may
be stopped at a stop sign, red light or otherwise
stationary. But if you need to dial while driving, follow
this simple tip-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. Stressful or emotional
conversations and driving do not mix-they are
distracting and even dangerous when you are behind
the wheel of a car. Make people you are talking with
aware you are driving and if necessary, suspend
conversations which have the potential to divert your
attention from the road.
8.
Use your wireless phone to call for help. Your wireless
phone is one of the greatest tools you can own to
protect yourself and your family in dangerous
situations-with your phone at your side, help is only
three numbers away. Dial 9-1-1 or other local
emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident,
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road hazard or medical emergency. Remember, it is a
free call on your wireless phone!
9.
Use your wireless phone to help others in
emergencies. Your wireless phone provides you a
perfect opportunity to be a “Good Samaritan” in your
community. 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 wireless non
emergency assistance number when necessary.
Certain situations you encounter while driving may
require attention, but are not urgent enough to merit a
call for emergency services. But you still can use your
wireless phone to lend a hand. 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
wireless number.
Careless, distracted individuals and people driving
irresponsibly represent a hazard to everyone on the road.
Since 1984, the Cellular Telecommunications Industry
Association and the wireless industry have conducted
educational outreach to inform wireless phone users of
their responsibilities as safe drivers and good citizens. As
we approach a new century, more and more of us will take
advantage of the benefits of wireless telephones.
And, as we take to the roads, we all have a responsibility
to drive safely.
“The wireless industry reminds you to use your phone
safely when driving.
Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association For
more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE.
For updates: http://www.wow-com.com/consumer/issues/
driving/articles.cfm?ID =85
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Appendix C: consumer update
on wireless phones
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
1.
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.
2.
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.
3.
What is FDAs 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.
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.
4.
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
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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 the 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.
5.
What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio
frequency energy from my wireless phone?
If there is a risk from these products—and at this point we
do not know that there is—it is probably very small. But if
you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks,
you can take a few simple steps to minimize your
exposure to radio frequency energy (RF). Since time is a
key factor in how much exposure a person receives,
reducing the amount of time spent using a wireless phone
will reduce RF exposure.
If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless
phone every day, you could place more distance between
your body and the source of the RF, since the exposure
level drops off dramatically with distance. For example,
you could use a headset and carry the wireless phone
away from your body or use a wireless phone connected to
a remote antenna
Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless
phones are harmful. But if you are concerned about the RF
exposure from these products, you can use measures like
those described above to reduce your RF exposure from
wireless phone use.
6.
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
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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.
7.
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.
8.
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.
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According to FTC, these defendants lacked a reasonable
basis to substantiate their claim.
9.
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 hearing aids for interference from
handheld 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.
10.
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 the 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
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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, gioma,
meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain or
salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers. None of the
studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful health
effects from wireless phone 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.
11.
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 10 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.
12.
Which other federal agencies have responsibilities
related to potential RF health effects?
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-slc.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/
index.html
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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
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Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones
When some mobile phones are used near some hearing devices (hearing aids and
cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining noise. Some
hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference noise, and phones
also vary in the amount of interference they generate.
The wireless telephone industry has developed ratings for some of their mobile
phones, to assist hearing device users in finding phones that may be compatible
with their hearing devices. Not all phones have been rated. Phones that are rated
have the rating on their box or a label on the box.
The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the users hearing
device and hearing loss. If your hearing device happens to be vulnerable to interfer-
ence, you may not be able to use a rated phone successfully. Trying out the phone
with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs.
M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to gener-
ate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled. M4 is the
better/higher of the two ratings.
T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to be more
usable with a hearing device’s telecoil (“T Switch” orTelephone Switch”) than
unrated phones. T4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. (Note that not all hearing
devices have telecoils in them.)
Hearing devices may also be measured for immunity to this type of interference. Your
hearing device manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find results
for your hearing device. The more immune your hearing aid is, the less likely you are
to experience interference noise from mobile phones.

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