Samsung Electronics Co SGHU900L Cellular/PCS GSM/EDGE Phone with Bluetooth User Manual U900L
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Cellular/PCS GSM/EDGE Phone with Bluetooth U900L
Users Manual
Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your
service provider.
World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-XXXXXA
English (LTN). 03/2008. Rev. 1.0
SGH-U900L
user manual
Draft 01
2008. 03. 19
SW Version: U900LUMHB1
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using this
manual
This user manual has been specially designed to guide
you through the functions and features of your mobile
phone. To get started quickly,
refer to “introducing your mobile phone,”
“assembling and preparing your mobile phone,”
and “using basic functions.”
Instructional icons
Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons
you will see in this manual:
Warning
—situations that could cause injury
to yourself or others
Caution
—situations that could cause
damage to your phone or other equipment
Note
—notes, usage tips, or additional
information
X
Refer to
—pages with related information;
for example:
X
p.12 (represents “see page
12”)
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Copyright information
Rights to all technologies and products that comprise
this device are the property of their respective owners:
• Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide—Bluetooth QD
ID: BXXXXXX.
• Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
• Windows Media Player® is registered trademark of
Microsoft Corporation.
→
Followed by
—the order of options or
menus you must select to perform a step;
for example: Press <Menu> → Messages →
Create new message (represents Menu,
followed by Messages, followed by Create
new message)
[ ]
Square brackets
—phone keys; for example:
[ ] (represents the Power/Menu exit key)
<>
Angled brackets
—softkeys that control
different functions at each screen; for
example: <OK> (represents the OK
softkey)
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contents safety and usage information 2
Safety warnings ................................................ 2
Safety precautions ............................................. 4
Important usage information ............................. 7
introducing your mobile phone 10
Unpack ............................................................ 10
Phone layout ................................................... 11
Keys ................................................................ 12
Display ............................................................ 13
Icons ................................................................ 14
assembling and preparing your mobile phone 16
Install the SIM card and battery ...................... 16
Charge the battery ........................................... 18
Insert a memory card (optional) ..................... 19
using basic functions 20
Turn your phone on and off ............................ 20
Access menus .................................................. 21
contents
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Customize your phone .....................................21
Use basic call functions ...................................24
Send and view messages .................................25
Add and find contacts ......................................27
Use basic camera functions .............................27
Listen to music ................................................28
Browse the web ...............................................30
using advanced functions 31
Use advanced call functions ............................31
Use advanced Phonebook functions ................33
Use advanced messaging functions .................34
Use advanced music functions ........................36
using tools and applications 39
Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ..................39
Activate and send an SOS message .................40
Activate the mobile tracker .............................41
Record and play voice memos ........................42
Edit images ..................................................... 43
Print images .................................................... 46
Use Java-powered games and
applications ..................................................... 46
View world clock ............................................ 47
Set and use alarms .......................................... 48
Use the calculator ........................................... 49
Convert or measurements ............................... 49
Set a countdown timer .................................... 49
Use the stopwatch ........................................... 50
Create a text memo ......................................... 50
Manage your calendar .................................... 50
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safety and usage
information
Comply with the following precautions to avoid
dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak
performance of your mobile phone.
Keep your phone away from small children
and pets
Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach
of small children or animals. Small parts may cause
choking or serious injury if swallowed.
Protect your hearing
Safety warnings
Listening to a headset at high volumes can
damage your hearing. Use only the
minimum volume setting necessary to hear
your conversation or music.
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Install mobile phones and equipment with
caution
Ensure that any mobile phones or related equipment
installed in your vehicle are securely mounted. Avoid
placing your phone and accessories near or in an air
bag deployment area. Improperly installed wireless
equipment can cause serious injury when air bags
inflate rapidly.
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers
with care
• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers
specifically designed for your phone. Incompatible
batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or
damage to your phone.
• Never dispose of batteries or phones in a fire.
Follow all local regulations when disposing used
batteries or phones.
• Never place batteries or phones on or in heating
devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or
radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated.
• Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid
exposing the battery to high external pressure,
which can lead to an internal short circuit and
overheating.
Avoid interference with pacemakers
Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between
mobile phones and pacemakers to avoid potential
interference, as recommended by manufacturers and
the independent research group, Wireless Technology
Research. If you have any reason to suspect that your
phone is interfering with a pacemaker or other medical
device, turn off the phone immediately and contact the
manufacturer of the pacemaker or medical device for
guidance.
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safety and usage information
Turn off the phone in potentially explosive
environments
Do not use your phone at refueling points (service
stations) or near fuels or chemicals. Turn off your
phone whenever directed by warning signs or
instructions. Your phone could cause explosions or
fire in and around fuel or chemical storage and
transfer areas or blasting areas. Do not store or carry
flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the
same compartment as the phone, its parts, or
accessories.
Reduce the risk of repetitive motion injuries
When sending text messages or playing games on
your phone, hold the phone with a relaxed grip, press
the keys lightly, use special features that reduce the
number of keys you have to press (such as templates
and predictive text), and take frequent breaks.
Drive safely at all times
Avoid using your phone while driving and obey all
regulations that restrict the use of mobile phones while
driving. Use hands-free accessories to increase your
safety when possible.
Follow all safety warnings and regulations
Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a
mobile phone in a certain area.
Use only Samsung-approved accessories
Using incompatible accessories may damage your
phone or cause injury.
Turn off the phone near medical equipment
Safety precautions
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Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in
hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all
regulations, posted warnings, and directions from
medical personnel.
Turn off the phone or disable the wireless
functions when in an aircraft
Your phone can cause interference with aircraft
equipment. Follow all airline regulations and turn off
your phone or switch to a mode that disables the
wireless functions when directed by airline personnel.
Protect batteries and chargers from damage
• Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot
temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/
113° F). Extreme temperatures can reduce the
charging capacity and life of your batteries.
• Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects, as
this can create a connection between the + and -
terminals of your batteries and lead to temporary or
permanent battery damage.
• Never use a damaged charger or battery.
Handle your phone carefully and sensibly
• Do not allow your phone to get wet—liquids can
cause serious damage. Do not handle your phone
with wet hands. Water damage to your phone can
void your manufacturer’s warranty.
• Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty
areas to prevent damage to moving parts.
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safety and usage information
• Your phone is a complex electronic device—
protect it from impacts and rough handling to avoid
serious damage.
• Do not paint your phone, as paint can clog moving
parts and prevent proper operation.
• Avoid using the phone’s camera flash or light close
to the eyes of children or animals.
• Your phone and memory cards may be damaged by
exposure to magnetic fields. Do not use carrying
cases or accessories with magnetic closures or
allow your phone to come in contact with magnetic
fields for extended periods of time.
Avoid interference with other electronic
devices
Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that
may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded
electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing
aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices in
homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of your
electronic devices to solve any interference problems
you experience.
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Use your phone in the normal position
Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna.
Allow only qualified personnel to service
your phone
Allowing unqualified personnel to service your phone
may result in damage to your phone and will void your
warranty.
Ensure maximum battery and charger life
• Avoid charging batteries for more than a week, as
overcharging may shorten battery life.
• Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must
be recharged before use.
• Disconnect chargers from power sources when not
in use.
• Use batteries only for their intended purpose.
Handle SIM cards and memory cards with
care
• Do not remove a card while the phone is
transferring or accessing information, as this could
result in loss of data and/or damage to the card or
phone.
• Protect cards from strong shocks, static electricity,
and electrical noise from other devices.
• Frequent writing and erasing will shorten the life
span of memory cards.
• Do not touch gold-colored contacts or terminals
with your fingers or metal objects. If dirty, wipe the
card with a soft cloth.
Important usage information
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safety and usage information
Ensure access to emergency services
Emergency calls from your phone may not be possible
in some areas or circumstances. Before traveling in
remote or undeveloped areas, plan an alternate method
of contacting emergency services personnel.
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) certification
information
Your device conforms to U.S. Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) standards that
limit human exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy
emitted by radio and telecommunications equipment.
These standards prevent the sale of mobile devices
that exceed a maximum exposure level (known as the
Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR) of 1.6 watts per
kilogram of body tissue.
During testing, the maximum SAR values recorded
for this model were:
Network
Frequency
Specific Absorption Rate (W/kg)
Held to ear Worn on body*
* When used with accessories that contain no metal and
provide at least 1.5cm separation between the device
(including the antenna, whether extended or retracted)
and the wearer's body.
GSM850
0.635 0.711
GSM900
X.XXX X.XXX
GSM1800
X.XXX X.XXX
GSM1900
0.593 0.923
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In normal use, the actual SAR is likely to be much
lower, as the device has been designed to emit only the
RF energy necessary to transmit a signal to the nearest
base station. By automatically emitting lower levels
when possible, your device reduces your overall
exposure to RF energy.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for
this model phone based on the compliance of all
reported SAR levels with the FCC RF exposure
guidelines. The authorization can be found on the
FCC Office of Engineering and Technology website at
http://www.fc.gov/oet/ea (search for grantee code
A3L and product code (SGHU900L).
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introducing
your mobile
phone
In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s layout,
keys, display, and icons.
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:
• Mobile phone
• Battery
• Travel adapter (charger)
•User manual
The items supplied with your phone may vary
depending on the software and accessories
available in your region or offered by your
service provider.
You can obtain additional accessories from your
local Samsung dealer.
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Phone layout
The front of your phone includes the following keys
and features:
The rear of your phone includes the following keys
and features:
Earpiece
Power/Menu
exit key
Alphanumeric
keys
Mouthpiece
Left softkey
Dial
Volume key
Multifunction
Special
function keys
Touch panel
Display
Right softkey
Delete key
Music player key FM radio key
Closing the phone automatically locks the
exposed keys to prevent you from accidentally
pressing them. To unlock these keys, press
<Unlock>
→
<OK>
.
Camera lens
Memory card slot
Battery cover
Camera key
Mirror
Flashbulb
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Keys
Key Function
Softkeys Perform actions indicated at the
bottom of the display
Touch panel
In Idle mode, access My menu
mode (up) or user-defined menus
(left/right/down); In Menu mode,
select the highlighted menu option
or confirm input (center) and scroll
through menu options (left/right/up/
down)
Dial Make or answer a call; In Idle
mode, retrieve recently dialed,
missed, or received numbers
Power/
Menu exit
Turn the phone on and off (press
and hold); End a call; In Menu
mode, cancel input and return to
Idle mode
Music player In Idle mode, launch the music
player
Delete Delete characters or items in an
application
FM radio In Idle mode, launch the FM radio
Alpha-
numeric
Enter numbers, letters and special
characters; In Idle mode, press and
hold [1] to access voice mails and
[0] to enter an international call
prefix
Key Function
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Display
Your phone’s display consists of three areas:
Special
function
Enter special characters or perform
special functions; In Idle mode,
press and hold [ ] for Silent
profile; Press and hold [ ] to enter
a pause between numbers
Volume Adjust the phone’s volume
Camera In Idle mode, turn on the camera; In
Camera mode, take a photo or
record a video
Key Function
Icon line
Displays various icons
Text and graphic area
Displays messages,
instructions, and information
you enter
Softkey line
Displays the current actions
assigned to each softkey
Select Back
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Icons
Learn about the icons that appear on your display.
Icon Definition
Signal strength
SOS message feature activated
GPRS network connected
Transferring data in GPRS network
EDGE network connected
Transferring data via EDGE network
Voice call in progress
No service available
Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connected
Bluetooth activated
Music playback in progress
Music playback paused
FM radio on
Connected with PC
Alarm activated
Memory card inserted
Browsing the web
Connecting to secured web page
Call diverting activated
Roaming (outside of normal service area)
Normal profile activated
Silent profile activated
Icon Definition
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Driving profile activated
Meeting profile activated
Outdoor profile activated
Offline profile activated
User created profile activated
New text message (SMS)
New multimedia message (MMS)
New email message
New push message
New configuration message
Text message full
Icon Definition
Multimedia message full
Email message full
Push message full
Configuration message full
Battery power level
Icon Definition
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assembling and
preparing your
mobile phone
Get started by assembling and setting up
your mobile phone for its first use.
Install the SIM card and battery
When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will
receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card,
with subscription details, such as your personal
identification number (PIN) and optional services.
To install the SIM card and battery,
1. Remove the battery cover.
If the phone is on, press and hold
[]
to turn it
off.
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2. Insert the SIM card. 3. Insert the battery.
4. Replace the battery cover.
Place the SIM card in the phone with the gold-
colored contacts facing down.
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Charge the battery
Before using the phone for the first time, you must
charge the battery.
1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the
side of the phone.
2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the
multifunction jack.
3. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a
power outlet.
4. When the battery is fully charged (the icon is
no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from
the power outlet.
5. Unplug the travel adapter from the phone.
6. Close the cover to the multifunction jack.
With the triangle facing up
Improperly connecting the travel adapter can
cause serious damage to the phone. Any
damages by misuse are not covered by the
warranty.
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Insert a memory card (optional)
To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a
memory card. Your phone accepts microSD™
memory cards up to xx GB (depending on memory
card manufacturer and type).
1. Open the cover to the memory card slot on the side
of the phone.
2. Insert a memory card with the label side facing up.
3. Push the memory card in the memory card slot
until it locks in place.
To remove the memory card, push it gently until it
disengages from the phone, and then pull the memory
card out of the memory card slot.
About the low battery indicator
When your battery is low, the phone will emit a
warning tone and a low battery message. The
battery icon will also be empty and blinking. If
the battery level becomes too low, the phone will
automatically power off. Recharge your battery
to continue using your phone.
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using basic
functions
Learn how to perform basic operations and use the
main features of your mobile phone.
Turn your phone on and off
To turn your phone on,
1. Slide open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ].
3. Enter your PIN and press <OK> (if necessary).
4. When the setup wizard opens, customize your
phone as desired by following the screen.
To turn your phone off, repeat steps 1 and 2 above.
Switch to the Offline profile
By switching to the Offline profile, you can use your
phone’s non-network services in areas where wireless
devices are prohibited, such as airplanes and hospitals.
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To switch to the Offline profile, press <Menu> →
Settings → Phone settings → Phone profiles →
Offline.
Access menus
To access your phone’s menus,
1. Press a softkey for the menu you want.
2. Use the touch panel to scroll to a menu or option.
3. Press <Select>, <OK>, or [OK] to confirm the
highlighted option.
4. Press <Back> to move up one level; Press [ ] to
return to Idle mode.
Customize your phone
Get more from your phone by customizing it to match
your preferences.
Adjust the volume of the key tones
In Idle mode, press the Volume key up or down to
adjust the key tone volume.
Switch to or from the Silent profile
In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to silence or
unsilence your phone.
Change your ringtone
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Phone
settings → Phone profiles.
2. Scroll to the profile you are using.
3. Press <Options> → Edit → Voice call ringtone.
Follow all posted warnings and directions from
official personnel when in areas where wireless
devices are prohibited.
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4. Scroll left or right to a ringtone category.
5. Select a ringtone.
6. Press <Options> → Save profile.
To switch to another profile, select it from the list.
Create a phone profile
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Phone
settings → Phone profiles.
2. Press <Options> → Create.
3. Enter a name for the profile and press [OK].
4. Customize the sound settings as desired.
5. When you have finished, press <Options> → Save
profile.
Select a wallpaper (Idle mode)
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Display
settings → Home screen → Wallpaper.
2. Select an image category → an image.
3. Press <Save>.
Select a theme for the display
To create a theme,
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Display
settings → My theme → Main LCD → Create
theme.
2. Press <Next> and customize the theme as desired
by following the screen.
3. When you have finished, enter a name for the
theme and press [OK].
4. Press <Yes> to apply the theme.
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To apply a theme,
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Display
settings → My theme → Main LCD → Select
theme.
2. Scroll to a theme.
3. Press <Save> to apply the theme.
Change a color for the touch panel
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Display
settings → My theme → Sub LCD.
2. Scroll left or right to set the color of the icons and
press <Next>.
3. Scroll left or right to set the color of the effects and
press <Next>.
Set menu shortcuts
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Phone
settings → Shortcuts.
2. Select a key to use as a shortcut.
is fixed as a shortcut to My menu mode.
3. Select a menu to assign to the shortcut key.
Lock your phone
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings →
Security settings → Phone lock.
2. Select On.
3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and press
<OK>.
4. Enter the new password again and press <OK>.
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Use basic call functions
Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call
functions.
Make a call
1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and a phone
number.
2. Press [ ] to dial the number.
3. To end the call, press [ ].
Answer a call
1. When a call comes in, press [ ].
2. To end the call, press [ ].
Adjust the volume
To adjust the volume during a call, press the Volume
key up or down.
Use the speakerphone feature
1. During a call, press <Options> → Turn speaker on
to activate the speaker.
2. To switch back to the earpiece, press <Options> →
Turn speaker off again.
Use the headset
By connecting the supplied headset to the
multifunction jack, you can make and answer calls:
• To redial the last call, press the headset button, and
then press again and hold.
• To answer a call, press and hold the headset button.
• To end a call, press and hold the headset button.
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Send and view messages
Learn to send and view text (SMS), multimedia
(MMS), and email messages.
Send a text or multimedia message
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages →
Create new message → Message.
2. Enter a destination number and scroll down.
3. Enter your message text.
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For sending as a text message, skip to step 8. For
attaching multimedia, continue with step 4.
4. Press <Options> → Add multimedia → an item
type.
5. Select the item you want to add and press <Add>.
6. Press <Options> → Advanced → Add subject.
7. Enter a subject.
8. Press <Options> → Send to send the message.
Send an email
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages →
Create new message → Email.
2. Enter an email address and scroll down.
3. Enter a subject and scroll down.
4. Enter your email text.
5. Press <Options> → Attach multimedia or Attach
organiser and attach a file (if necessary).
6. Press <Options> → Send to send the email.
Enter text
When entering text, you can change the text input
mode:
• Press and hold [ ] to switch between T9 and ABC
modes.
• Press [ ] to change case or switch to Number
mode.
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• Press and hold [ ] to switch to Symbol mode.
Enter text in one of the following modes:
View text or multimedia messages
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → My
messages → Inbox.
2. Select a text or multimedia message.
View an email
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → My
messages → Email inbox.
2. Press Create new mail.
3. Select an email or a header.
4. If you selected a header, press <Options> →
Retrieve to view the body of the email.
Mode Function
ABC
Press the appropriate alphanumeric key until
the character you want appears on the
display.
T9
1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys
to enter an entire word.
2. When the word displays correctly, press
[ ] to insert a space. If the correct word
does not display, select an alternate word
from the list that appears.
Number
Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to
enter a number.
Symbol
Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to
select a symbol.
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Add and find contacts
Learn the basics of using the Phonebook feature.
Add a new contact
1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press
<Options>.
2. Select Save → a memory location (phone or SIM)
→ New.
3. Select a number type (if necessary).
4. Enter contact information.
5. Press <Options> → Save or press <Save> to add
the contact to memory.
Find a contact
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Phonebook →
Contact list.
You can also press <Contacts> in Idle mode.
2. Enter the first few letters of the name you want to
find.
3. Select the contact’s name from the search list.
Use basic camera functions
Learn the basics to capture and view photos and
videos.
Capture photos
1. In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key to
turn on the camera.
2. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to landscape
view.
Once you have found a contact, you can:
• call the contact by pressing [ ]
• edit the contact information by pressing
<Options>
→ Edit
.
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3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any
adjustments.
4. Press the Camera key or < > to take a photo.
The photo is saved automatically.
5. Press < > to take another photo (step 3).
View photos
In Idle mode, press <Menu> → My Files → Images →
My photos → a photo file.
Capture videos
1. In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key to
turn on the camera.
2. Press [1] to switch to Recording mode.
3. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to landscape
view.
4. Aim the lens at the subject and make any
adjustments.
5. Press the Camera key or [ ] to start recording.
6. Press < > to stop recording.
The video is saved automatically.
7. Press < > to record another video (step 4).
View videos
In Idle mode, press <Menu> → My Files → Videos →
My video clips → a video file.
Listen to music
Learn how to listen to music via the music player or
FM radio.
Listen to the FM radio
1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s
multifunction jack.
2. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → FM radio → [].
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3. Press <Yes> to start automatic tuning.
The radio scans and saves available stations
automatically.
4. Press [ ] or [ ] to select a radio station.
5. To turn the radio off, press [ ].
Listen to music files
Start by transferring files to your phone or memory
card:
• Download from the wireless web.
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Browse the web
• Download from a PC with the optional Samsung
PC Studio.
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• Receive via Bluetooth.
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• Copy to your memory card.
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• Synchronize with Windows Media Player 11.
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After transferring music files to your phone or
memory card,
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Music.
2. Select a music category → a music file.
3. Control playback using the following keys:
The first time you turn on the
FM radio
, you will
be prompted to start automatic tuning.
Key Function
/
Pause or resume playback
Volu m e
Adjust the volume up or down
Restart playback; Skip backward
(press within 3 seconds); Scan
backward in a file (press and hold)
Skip forward; Scan forward in a file
(press and hold)
Open the playlist
Stop playback
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Browse the web
Learn to access and bookmark your favorite web
pages.
Browse web pages
1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to launch your service
provider’s homepage.
2. Navigate web pages using the following keys:
Bookmark your favorite web pages
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Browser →
Bookmarks.
2. Select an empty location → Add bookmark.
3. Enter a page title and a web address (URL).
4. Press [OK].
Key Function
/
Scroll up or down on a web page
OK
Select an item
<
Back
>
Return to the previous page
<
Options
>
Access a list of browser options
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using advanced
functions
Learn how to perform advanced operations and use
additional features of your mobile phone.
Use advanced call functions
Learn about your phone’s additional calling
capabilities.
View and dial missed calls
Your phone will display calls you have missed on the
display. To dial the number of a missed call,
1. Press <View>.
2. Scroll to the missed call you want to dial.
3. Press [ ] to dial.
Call a recently dialed number
1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to display a list of recent
numbers.
2. Scroll to the number you want and press [ ] to
dial.
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Hold a call or retrieve a held call
Press <Hold> to place a call on hold or press
<Retrieve> to retrieve a held call.
Dial a second call
If your network supports this function, you can dial
another number during a call:
1. Press <Hold> to place the first call on hold.
2. Enter the second number to dial and press [ ].
3. Press <Swap> to switch between the two calls.
4. To end the call on hold, press <Options> → End →
Held call.
5. To end the current call, press [ ].
Answer a second call
If your network supports this function, you can answer
a second incoming call:
1. Press [ ] to answer the second call.
The first call is automatically placed on hold.
2. Press <Swap> to switch between the calls.
Make a multiparty call (conference call)
1. Call the first party you want to add to the
multiparty call.
2. While connected to the first party, call the second
party.
The first party is automatically placed on hold.
3. When connected to the second party, press
<Options> → Conference call.
4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add more parties
(if necessary).
5. To end the multiparty call, press [ ].
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Call an international number
1. In Idle mode, press and hold [0] to insert the +
character.
2. Enter the complete number you want to dial
(country code, area code, and phone number), and
then press [ ] to dial.
Call a contact from Phonebook
You can call numbers directly from Phonebook using
stored contacts.
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1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Phonebook.
You can also press <Contacts> in Idle mode.
2. Scroll to the number you want to dial and press
[] to dial.
Use advanced Phonebook functions
Learn to create namecards, set speed dial numbers,
and create groups of contacts.
Create a namecard
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Phonebook → My
namecard.
2. Enter your personal details and press [OK].
Set speed dial numbers
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Phonebook →
Speed dial.
2. Scroll to a number you want to set (2-9) and press
[OK].
You can send your namecard by attaching it to a
message or email or transferring it via the
Bluetooth wireless feature.
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3. Select a contact → a number (if necessary) to
assign to the number.
The contact is saved to the speed dial number.
Create a group of contacts
By creating groups of contacts, you can assign
ringtones and caller ID photos to each group or send
messages and emails to an entire group. Start by
creating a group:
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Phonebook →
Group.
2. Scroll left or right to Group.
3. Press <Options> → Add.
4. Enter a group name and scroll down.
5. To set the caller ID image, press [ ] → an image
category → an image → <Select>.
6. To set a group ringtone, scroll down and press [ ]
→ a ringtone category → a ringtone.
7. Press <Save>.
Use advanced messaging functions
Learn to create templates and use templates to create
new messages.
Create a text template
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages →
Templates → Text template.
2. Scroll to an empty location and press [OK].
You can now call this contact from Idle mode by
pressing and holding the assigned speed dial
number.
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3. Enter your text and press [ ] to save the
template.
Create a multimedia template
1. Create a multimedia message, with a subject and
desired attachments, to use as your template.
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2. From the message screen, press <Options> →
Save to → Templates.
The message is now saved as a multimedia
template with a preset name, such as ‘Birthday.’
Insert text templates in new messages
1. To start a new message, press <Menu> →
Messages → Create new message → Message.
2. Scroll down to the text field and press <Options>
→ Advanced → Insert → Template → a template.
Create a message from a multimedia
template
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages →
Templates → Multimedia message templates.
2. Scroll to the template you want and press
<Options> → Edit.
Your template opens as a new multimedia
message.
Use advanced music functions
When there is no empty template, you must
delete or edit a saved template to create a new
template.
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Learn to prepare music files, create playlists, and store
radio stations.
Copy music files via PC Studio
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Phone
settings → USB settings → Samsung PC studio.
2. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the
multifunction jack on your phone to a PC.
3. Run PC Studio and copy files from the PC to the
phone.
Refer to the PC Studio help for more information.
Copy music files to a memory card
1. Insert a memory card.
2. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Phone
settings → USB settings → Mass storage →
<Save>.
3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the
multifunction jack on your phone to a PC.
When connected, a pop-up window will appear on
the PC.
4. Select Open folder to view files in the pop-up
window on the PC.
5. Copy files from the PC to the memory card.
Synchronize your phone with Windows
Media Player
1. Insert a memory card.
2. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Phone
settings → USB settings → Media player →
<Save>.
3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the
multifunction jack on your phone to a PC with
Windows Media Player installed.
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When connected, a pop-up window will appear on
the PC.
4. Select Sync digital media files to this device in the
pop-up window on the PC.
5. Edit or enter your phone's name in the pop-up
window (optional), and then click Finish.
Create a playlist
1. Insert a memory card.
2. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Music → Playlists.
3. Press <Options> → Create playlist.
4. Enter a title for your new playlist and press
<Save>.
5. Select the new playlist.
6. Press <Options> → Add → Tracks.
7. Select the files you want to include and press
<OK>.
Customize your music player settings
Learn to adjust the playback and sound settings for
your music player.
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Music.
2. Press <Options> → Settings.
3. Adjust the settings to customize your music
player.
4. Press <Save>.
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Store radio stations automatically
1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s
multifunction jack.
2. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → FM radio.
3. Press [ ] to start the radio.
4. Press <Options> → Self-tuning.
5. Press <Yes> to confirm (if necessary).
The radio scans and saves available stations
automatically.
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using tools and
applications
Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools and
additional applications.
Use the Bluetooth wireless feature
Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other
wireless devices for exchanging data and using hands-
free features.
Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications →
Bluetooth → Activation → On.
2. To allow other devices to locate your phone, select
My phone’s visibility → On.
Find and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled
devices
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications →
Bluetooth → My devices → Search new device.
2. Scroll to a device and press [OK].
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3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or
the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and
press <OK>.
When the owner of the other device enters the
same code or accepts the connection, pairing is
complete.
Send data using the Bluetooth wireless
feature
1. Select the file or item from one of your phone’s
applications that you want to send.
2. Press <Options> → Send via → Bluetooth (when
sending contact data, specify which data to send).
Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless
feature
1. Enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature
and press <OK> (if necessary).
2. Press <Yes> to confirm that you are willing to
receive data from the device (if necessary).
Activate and send an SOS message
When you have an emergency, you can send an SOS
message asking for help.
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → SOS
Messages → Sending options.
2. Scroll left or right to turn On.
3. Scroll down and press [ ] to open the recipient
list.
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4. Press [OK] to open your contact list.
5. Scroll to a contact and press [ ].
6. Select a number (if necessary).
7. Press <Options> → Save to save the recipients.
8. Scroll down and set the number of times to repeat
the SOS message.
9. Press <Save> → <Yes>.
To send an SOS message, the phone must be closed
and the keys locked. With the phone closed, press the
Volume key four times.
Activate the mobile tracker
When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card in
your phone, the mobile tracker feature will
automatically send the contact number to two
recipients to help you locate and recover your phone.
To activate the mobile tracker,
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings →
Security settings → Mobile tracker.
2. Enter your password and press <OK>.
3. Scroll left or right to On.
4. Scroll down and press [ ] to open the recipient
list.
Once you send an SOS message, all phone
functions will be suspended until you press
[].
The first time you access
Mobile tracker
, you
will be prompted to create and confirm a
password.
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5. Press [OK] to open your contact list.
6. Scroll to a contact and press [ ].
7. Select a number (if necessary).
8. When you are finished selecting contacts, press
<Select> to return to the recipient list.
9. Press [OK] to save the recipients.
10. Scroll down and enter the sender’s name.
11. Press <Options> → Save → <Accept>.
Record and play voice memos
Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder.
Record a voice memo
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications →
Voice recorder.
2. Press [ ] to start recording.
3. Speak your memo into the microphone.
4. When you are finished speaking, press [ ].
Play a voice memo
1. From the voice recorder screen, press <Options>
→ Go to My voice clips.
2. Select a file.
3. Control the playback using the following keys:
Key Function
/
Pause or resume playback
Volu m e
Adjust the volume up or down
Scan backward in a file
Scan forward in a file
Stop playback
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Edit images
Learn to edit images and apply fun effects.
Apply effects to images
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications →
Image editor.
2. Press <Options> → New image → Open or Take
photo.
3. Select an image or take a new photo.
4. Press <Options> → Effects → an effect option.
5. Select a variation of the effect to apply and press
<Done>.
6. When you are finished applying effects, press
<Options> → Save as.
7. Press <Yes> to confirm.
8. Enter a new file name for the image and press
[OK].
Adjust an image
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications →
Image editor.
2. Press <Options> → New image → Open or Take
photo.
3. Select an image or capture a new photo.
4. Press <Options> → Adjust → an adjustment option
(auto level, brightness, contrast, or color).
5. Using the touch panel, adjust the image as desired
and press <Done>.
6. When you are finished adjustment, press
<Options> → Save as.
7. Press <Yes> to confirm.
8. Enter a new file name for the image and press
[OK].
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Transform an image
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications →
Image editor.
2. Press <Options> → New image → Open or Take
photo.
3. Select an image or capture a new photo.
4. Press <Options> → Transform → Resize, Rotate,
or Flip.
5. Using the touch panel, rotate or flip the image as
desired and press <Done>.
To resize, select a size and press <Yes>. Skip to
step 8.
6. When you are finished transforming options, press
<Options> → Save as.
7. Press <Yes> to confirm.
8. Enter a new file name for the image and press
[OK].
Crop an image
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications →
Image editor.
2. Press <Options> → New image or Take photo.
3. Select an image or capture a new photo.
4. Press <Options> → Crop.
5. Using the touch panel, move the rectangle over the
area you want to crop and press [OK].
To resize the rectangle, press <Options> → Resize.
Adjust the size using the touch panel and press
[OK].
6. When you are finished cropping, press <Options>
→ Save as.
7. Press <Yes> to confirm.
8. Enter a new file name for the image and press
[OK].
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Insert a visual feature
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications →
Image editor.
2. Press <Options> → New image → Open or Take
photo.
3. Select an image or capture a new photo.
4. Press <Options> → Insert → a visual feature
(frame, image, clip art, emoticon, or text).
5. Select a visual feature to add and press <Select>.
To move the added image, use the touch panel (if
necessary).
6. Press <Done> or [OK].
7. When you are finished adding visual features,
press <Options> → Save as.
8. Press <Yes> to confirm.
9. Enter a new file name for the image and press
[OK].
Merge images
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications →
Image stamp.
2. Press <Options> → Add image → Open or Take
photo.
3. Select an image or capture a new photo. The photo
appears in the foreground image box.
4. Scroll down and press <Options> → Add image →
Open or Take photo
5. Select an image or capture a new photo. The photo
appears in the background image box.
6. Press [OK] to merge. An outline of the foreground
photo is stamped onto the background photo.
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7. To transform or adjust the image, press <Options>
→ an option (if necessary).
8. Press [OK].
9. When you are finished merging, press <Options>
→ Save as.
10. Press <Yes> to confirm.
11. Enter a new file name for the image and press
[OK].
Print images
Learn to print your images by connecting the phone to
a compatible printer with a PC data cable.
1. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the
multifunction jack on your phone to a compatible
printer.
2. Open an image or capture a new photo.
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3. Press <Options> → Print via.
4. Set print options and press <Print>.
Use Java-powered games and
applications
Learn to use games and applications powered by
award-winning Java technology.
Play games
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → My files → Games
& more.
2. Select a game from the list and follow the
onscreen instructions.
Available games may vary, depending on your
service provider or region. Game controls and
options may vary.
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Launch applications
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → My files → Games
& more → an application.
2. Press <Options> to access a list of various options
and settings for your application.
View world clock
Learn to view the time in another country or city and
set world clocks to appear on your display.
View a world clock
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications →
World clock.
2. Scroll down to the middle clock.
3. Scroll left or right to select a time zone.
4. Scroll down to the bottom clock.
5. Scroll left or right to select a time zone.
6. Press [OK] to save your world clock.
Add a world clock to your display
In Dual Clock Display mode, you can view clocks
with two different time zones on your display.
After you have created a world clock,
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications →
World clock.
2. Scroll to either the middle or bottom clock you
want to add and press <Options> → Mark as
second clock.
3. Press <Options> → Display settings.
4. Scroll left or right to select Dual digital.
5. Press <Save>.
To set daylight saving time, press <
Options
>
→
Apply daylight saving time →
time zones.
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Set and use alarms
Learn to set and control alarms for important events.
Set a new alarm
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Alarms.
2. Scroll to an empty alarm location and press [OK].
3. Set alarm details.
4. Press <Save>.
Stop an alarm
When the alarm sounds,
• Press any key to stop an alarm without snooze.
• Press <OK> or [ ] to stop an alarm with snooze or
press <Snooze> or any key to silence the alarm for
the snooze period.
Deactivate an alarm
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Alarms.
2. Scroll to the alarm you want to deactivate and
press [OK].
3. Scroll down (if necessary).
4. Scroll left or right to Off.
5. Press <Save>.
The auto power-up feature sets the phone to
automatically turn on and sound the alarm at the
designated time if the phone is turned off.
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Use the calculator
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications →
Calculator.
2. Use the touch panel that correspond to the
calculator display to perform basic mathematical
operations.
Convert or measurements
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications →
Converter → a conversion type.
2. Enter the measurements and units in the
appropriate fields.
Set a countdown timer
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications →
Timer.
2. Press <Set>.
3. Enter hours or minutes to count down and press
<OK>.
4. Press [ ] or [ ] to begin or pause the countdown.
5. When the timer expires, press <OK> to stop the
alert.
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Use the stopwatch
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications →
Stopwatch.
2. Press [ ] or [ ] to begin and record lap times.
3. When you are finished, press <Stop>.
4. Press <Reset> to clear recorded times.
Create a text memo
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications →
Memo.
2. Press <Options> → Create.
3. Enter your memo text and press [OK].
Manage your calendar
Learn to change the calendar view and create events.
Change the calendar view
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications →
Calendar.
2. Press <Options> → View by → Day or Week.
Create an event
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications →
Calendar.
2. Press <Options> → Create → an event type.
3. Enter the details of the event as required.
4. Press <Options> → Save or press <Save>.
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troubleshooting
troubleshooting
If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service
professional.
While using your phone, the following messages may
appear:
Message Try this to solve the problem:
Please insert
SIM card Ensure that the SIM card is installed
correctly.
Phone lock When the phone lock feature is
enabled, you must enter the
password you set for the phone.
Enter PIN
When using the phone for the first
time or when the PIN requirement is
enabled, you must enter the PIN
supplied with the SIM card. You can
disable this feature by using the
PIN
lock
menu.
Enter PUK
Your SIM card is blocked, usually as
a result of entering your PIN
incorrectly several times. You must
enter the PUK supplied by your
service provider.
Message Try this to solve the problem:
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troubleshooting
Your phone displays “Service unavailable,” “Network
error,” or “Not network.”
• When you are in areas with weak signals or poor
reception, you may lose reception. Move to another
area and try again.
• You cannot access some options without a
subscription. Contact your service provider for
more details.
You enter a number, but the call is not dialed.
• Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key: [ ].
• Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular
network.
• Ensure that you have not set call barring for the
phone number.
Another caller cannot reach you.
• Ensure that your phone is turned on.
• Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular
network.
• Ensure that you have not set call barring for the
phone number.
Another caller cannot hear you speaking.
• Ensure that you are not covering the built-in
microphone.
• Ensure that the microphone is close to your mouth.
• If using a headset, ensure that it is properly
connected.
c
troubleshooting
The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes.
Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to
continue using the phone.
The audio quality of the call is poor.
• Ensure that you are not blocking the phone’s
internal antenna.
• When you are in areas with weak signals or poor
reception, you may lose reception. Move to another
area and try again.
You select a contact to call, but the call is not dialed.
• Ensure that the correct number is stored in the
contact list.
• Re-enter and save the number, if necessary.
The battery does not charge properly or sometimes the
phone turns itself off.
• The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold-
colored contacts with a clean, soft cloth and try
charging the battery again.
• If the battery will no longer charge completely,
dispose of the old battery properly and replace it
with a new battery.
Your phone is hot to the touch.
When you use several applications at once, your phone
requires more power and may heat up.
This is normal and should not affect your phone’s
lifespan or performance.
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index
alarms
creating, 48
deactivating, 48
stopping, 48
battery
charging, 18
installing, 16
low battery indicator, 19
Bluetooth
activating, 39
receiving data, 40
sending data, 40
browser
see web browser
calculator
see tools, calculator
calendar
see tools, calendar
calls
advanced functions, 31
answering additional calls, 32
answering, 24
basic functions, 24
dialling additional calls, 32
dialling missed calls, 31
from Contacts, 33
international numbers, 33
making, 24
multiparty, 32
placing on hold, 32
recently dialled, 31
retrieving held calls, 32
viewing missed, 31
clock
see world clock
conference calls
see calls, multiparty
contacts
adding, 27
creating groups, 34
finding, 27
converter
see tools, converter
e
index
countdown timer
see tools, countdown timer
FM radio
listening to, 28
storing stations, 38
headset 24
images
adjusting, 43
applying effects, 43
cropping, 44
inserting visual features, 45
merging, 45
printing, 46
transforming, 44
input fields 35
internet
see web browser
Java
accessing applications, 47
launching games, 46
key tones 21
lock
see phone lock
memo
see text or voice memos
memory card
copying files, 36
inserting, 19
messages
sending email, 25
sending multimedia, 25
sending text, 25
viewing email, 26
viewing multimedia, 26
viewing text, 26
mobile tracker 41
multimedia
see messages
music player
creating playlists, 37
customising, 37
listening to music, 29
synchronising, 36
namecards 33
offline profile 20
PC studio 36
phone lock 23
photos
capturing, 27
viewing, 28
radio
see FM radio
f
index
ringtone 21
shortcut keys
see shortcuts
shortcuts 23
silent profile 21
SIM card 16
SOS message 40
stopwatch
see tools, stopwatch
templates
inserting, 35
multimedia, 35
text, 34
text
creating memos, 50
entering, 25
messages, 25
theme 22
timer
see tools, countdown timer
tools
alarm, 48
calculator, 49
calendar, 50
converter, 49
countdown timer, 49
image editor, 43
stopwatch, 50
videos
capturing, 28
viewing, 28
voice memos
playing, 42
recording, 42
volume
call volume, 24
key tone volume, 21
wallpaper 22
web browser
adding bookmarks, 30
launching homepage, 30
Windows Media Player 36
world clock
setting dual display, 47
viewing, 47
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.
*
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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
(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.
* 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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Health and safety information
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
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.
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• 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 used batteries in accordance with local
regulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose
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
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
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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!
• 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.
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• 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.
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.
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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.
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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
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 [ ].
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If certain features are in use (call barring, for
example), you may first need to deactivate those
features before you can make an emergency call.
Consult this document and your local cellular service
provider.
When making an emergency call, remember to give all
the necessary information as accurately as possible.
Remember that your phone may be the only means of
communication at the scene of an accident; do not end
the call until given permission to do so.
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 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:
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• 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
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.
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Acknowledging Special Precautions
and the FCC and Industry Canada
Notice
FCC Notice
• 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.
• This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV
technician for help.
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.
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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.
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
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operating positions accepted by the FCC with the
phone transmitting at its highest certified power level
in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is
determined at the highest certified power level, the
actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be
well below the maximum value. This is because the
phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels
so as to use only the power required to reach the
network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless
base station antenna, the lower the power output.
Before a new model phone is available for sale to the
public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that
it does not exceed the limit established by the
government adopted requirement for safe exposure.
The tests are performed in positions and
locations(e.g., at the ear and worn on the body) as
required by the FCC for each model.
The highest SAR values of this model phone as
reported to FCC are,
[GSM850] Head Max:0.635W/Kg, Body Max: 0.711W/Kg
[GSM1900] Head Max: 0.593W/Kg, Body Max: 0.923 W/Kg.
Body-worn operations are restricted to Samsung-
supplied, approved or none Samsung designated
accessories that have no metal and must provide at
least 1.5cm separation between the device, including
its antenna whether extended or retracted, and the
user’s 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 A3LSGHU900L.
*
*In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile
phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/kilogram (W/kg) aver-
aged over one gram of tissue. The standard incorporates a sub-
stantial ma gin of safety togive 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.
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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 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.
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6.
Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible,
place calls when you are not moving or before
pulling into traffic. Try to plan 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, 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
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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
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
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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 FDA’s role concerning the safety of wireless
phones?
Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of
radiation emitting consumer products such as wireless
phones before they can be sold, as it does with new
drugs or medical devices. However, the agency has
authority to take action if wireless phones are shown
to emit radio frequency energy (RF) at a level that is
hazardous to the user. In such a case, FDA could
require the manufacturers of wireless phones to notify
users of the health hazard and to repair, replace or
recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists.
Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA
regulatory actions, FDA has urged the wireless phone
industry to take a number of steps, including the
following:
• Support needed research into possible biological
effects of RF of the type emitted by wireless
phones;
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• 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 address important questions about the
effects of exposure to radio frequency energy (RF).
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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
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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 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.
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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. 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
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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 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
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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
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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