Samsung Electronics Co SGHX620 Single-Band PCS GSM Phone User Manual SGH X620 FCC Cover

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Single-Band PCS GSM Phone SGH X620 FCC Cover

Users Manual

* Some of the contents of this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider.World Wide Webhttp://www.samsungmobile.comPrinted in KoreaCode No.:GH68-XXXXXAEnglish. 05/2005. Rev 1.0X620.book  Page 1  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
SGH-X620User’s GuideX620.book  Page 2  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
Use road safety at all timesDo not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuellingDo not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.Switch off in an aircraftWireless phones can cause interference. Using them in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.Switch off the phone near all medical equipmentHospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external radio frequency energy. Follow any regulations or rules in force.ImportantsafetyprecautionsFailure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal.X620.book  Page 3  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
Important safety precautions1InterferenceAll wireless phones may be subject to interference, which could affect their performance.Be aware of special regulationsMeet any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.Water resistanceYour phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry. Sensible useUse only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched on.Emergency callKey in the emergency number for your present location, then press []. Keep your phone away from small children Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories, out of the reach of small children.Accessories and batteriesUse only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous.Qualified serviceOnly qualified service personnel may repair your phone.For more detailed safety information, see "Health and safety information" on page 66.•  The phone could explode if the battery is    replaced with an incorrect type.•  Dispose of used batteries according to the    manufacturer’s instructions.X620.book  Page 1  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
2About this GuideThis User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get started” and “ Step outside of the phone.”In this guide, the following instruction icons appear:Indicates that you need to pay careful attention to the subsequent information regarding safety or phone features.Indicates that you can get more information on the referenced page.  →Indicates that you need to press the Navigation keys to scroll to the specified option and then select it.[    ]Indicates a key on the phone. For example, []<   >Indicates a soft key, whose function is displayed on the phone screen. For example, <Menu>• Camera Use the camera module on your phone to take a photo.Special features of your phone•IrDASend and receive Phonebook via an infrared port.•WAP browserAccess the wireless web and access various services and up-to-the-minute information.X620.book  Page 2  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
3Special features of your phone• Plug-in speakerUse the included external speaker to talk without having to hold the phone.• Simple, compact design with IntennaSamsung’s powerful intenna technology allows the best call quality without an annoying external antenna.• Multimedia Message Service (MMS)Deliver MMS messages with a combination of text, images, and audio.•FM radioListen to your favourite FM radio channels anytime, anywhere.•JavaEnjoy Java™-based embedded games and download new games.•CalendarKeep track of your daily, weekly, and monthly schedule.• Voice recorderRecord memos or sounds.•Timer and stopwatchCount down to a specific event or measure the time it takes to do your exercise or work.X620.book  Page 3  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
4ContentsUnpack  6Make sure you have each itemYour phone  6Buttons, features, and locationsGet started  7First steps to operate your phoneInstall and charge the phone ...................................  7Power on or off ......................................................  8Keys and display ....................................................  9Access menu functions..........................................  11Customise your phone ..........................................  12Make/answer calls................................................  13Step outside of the phone  14Begin with your camera, games, and other special featuresUse camera .........................................................  14Play games .........................................................  14Browse WAP ........................................................  15Use Phonebook ....................................................  15Send messages....................................................  16View messages ....................................................  17Manage schedule..................................................  18Enter text  19ABC, T9, Number, and Symbolic modesCall functions  21Advanced calling featuresMenu functions  26All menu options listedSolve problems  64Help and personal needsHealth and safety information  66Index  75X620.book  Page 4  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
51  SIM-ATp.302  Call recordsp.301  Missed calls2  Received calls3  Dailled calls4  Delete all5  Call time6  Call costs 1p.30p.31p.31p.31p.31p.313  Network servicesp.321  Call diverting2  Call barring3  Call waiting4  Network selection5  Caller ID6  Band selectioin7  Active line *p.32p.32p.33p.33p.33p.34p.344  Sound settingsp.341  Incoming calls2  Messages3  Power on/off4  Connection tone5  Key tone6  Minute minder7  Quiet modep.34p.35p.35p.35p.35p.35p.35Sound settings8  Alerts on callp.355  Messagesp.361  Short messages2  Multimedia messages3  Push messages4  Preset messages5  Voice mail6  Broadcast7  Settings8  Memory statusp.36p.37p.40p.40p.41p.41p.41p.436  Fun boxp.441  WWW Services2  Media box3  JAVA world4  FM radiop.44p.47p.48p.497  Organiserp.501  New memo2  Calendar3  To do list4  Clock5  Alarm6  Voice recorder7  Calculatorp.50p.51p.52p.52p.53p.53p.55Organiser8  Conversion9  Timer10  Stopwatchp.55p.55p.568  Camerap.561  Take photos2  My photos3  My albums4  Delete all5  Settings6  Memory statusp.56p.58p.59p.59p.59p.599  Phone settingsp.601  Display2  Greeting message3  Language4  Security5  Auto keypad lock6  Auto redial7  Voiceclarity8  Anykey answer9  Infrared activation10  Reset settingsp.60p.60p.60p.61p.62p.62p.62p.63p.63p.64  1   Shows only if suppo rted by your S IMcard.Overview of menu functionsTo access Menu mode, press <Menu> from the idle screen. Press <Phonebook> in Idle mode.1  Phonebookp.261  Find name2  Add entry3  Speed-dial list4  Copy all to phone5  Delete all6  Own number7  Group setting8  Memory status9  Service directoryp.26p.27p.28p.28p.28p.29p.29p.29p.29X620.book  Page 5  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
6UnpackMake sure you have each itemYou can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer.Phone       Travel AdapterThe items supplied with your phone and the accessories at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider.Battery User’s ManualYour phoneButtons, features, and locationsEarpieceCancel/Back/Correction keySpecialfunction keysDial/Menuconfirmation keyWAP Browser keyVolume keysLeft soft keyIrDA portDisplayMicrophoneRight soft keyAlphanumeric keysPower On/Off/Menu exit keyNavigation keys (Up/Down/Left/Right)Camera keyCameraMirrorEar-microphone jackX620.book  Page 6  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
7Get startedGet startedFirst steps to operate your phoneSIM card informationWhen you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services.Install and charge the phone  Remove the battery.If the phone is already on, first turn it off by holding [ ].  Insert the SIM card.Make sure that the gold-coloured contacts on the card face down into the phone.1 2  Install the battery.   Plug the travel adapter into the phone.  Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.  When the phone is completely charged (the  battery icon stops blinking), unplug the adapter  from the power outlet.3 456X620.book  Page 7  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
8Get startedLow battery indicatorWhen the battery is low:• a warning tone sounds,• the battery low message displays, and• the empty battery icon   blinks.If the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off. Recharge your battery. Power on or offKeypad lockWhen the phone is locked, the keypad lock feature locks the exposed keys so that nothing will happen if the keys are accidentally pressed. To unlock the keypad, press <Unlock> and press <>.  Remove the adapter from the phone.7Power onDo not turn on the phone when mobile phone use is prohibited.1. Press and hold [ ] to turn on the phone.2. If necessary, enter the phone password and press <OK>. 3. If necessary, enter the PIN and press <OK>Power off1. Press and hold [].X620.book  Page 8  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
9Get startedKeys and displayKey(s) DescriptionPerform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display.In Idle mode, access menu options directly.•Up: Camera•Down: FM radio•Left: Create in Short messages• Right: CalendarIn Menu mode, scroll through the menu options.In Idle mode, launches the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) browser.Sends or answers a call.In Idle mode, retrieves the last number dialled, missed, or received.Deletes characters from the display.In Menu mode, returns to the previous menu level.In Idle mode, enters the New memo menu when held down.Key(s) DescriptionEnds a call. Hold down to switch the phone on and off. In Menu mode, cancels input and returns the phone to Idle mode.Enter numbers, letters, and some special characters.In Idle mode, hold [1] down to access your voicemail.Enter special characters.In Idle mode, hold [] down to lock the keypad and hold [ ] down to activate or deactivate the Quiet mode.(on the left)Adjusts the phone volume.  In Idle mode, adjusts the keypad tone volume. (on the right)In Idle mode, hold down to turn on the camera.In Capture mode, takes a photo.X620.book  Page 9  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
10Get startedDisplayLayoutThe display has the three areas.IconsReceived signal strengthCall in progressOut of your service area; you cannot send or receive callsAlarm setNew text messageNew voicemail messageText and graphicsdisplays messages, instructions, and information you enter.Soft key function indicatorsshows the current functions assigned to the two soft keys.Iconsdisplays various icons.Icons (continued)New multimedia messageCall diverting feature is active page 32IrDA port is activepage 63GPRS networkHome Zone, if you have registered for the appropriate serviceOffice Zone, if you have registered for the appropriate serviceSet to vibrate call ringer page 34Quiet mode is activepage 35Battery power levelMenu  PhonebookX620.book  Page 10  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
11Get startedAccess menu functionsUse the soft keysThe roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are using. The bottom line of the display indicates their current role.Press the left soft key to access Menu mode.Press the right soft key to access the Phonebook menu.Menu        PhonebookSelect an option1. Press the appropriate soft key.2. Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option.3. Press <Select> or [] to confirm the function displayed or option highlighted.4. To exit, choose either of the following methods:•Press [] or [C] to move up one level.•Press [] to return to Idle mode.Use shortcutsPress the number key corresponding to the option you want.X620.book  Page 11  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
12Get startedCustomise your phone1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Phone settings → Language → Text language.2. Select a language.1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Sound settings → Incoming calls.2. Select a sound category.3. Select a ringer melody.You can set a wallpaper for the idle screen.1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Phone settings → Display → Wallpaper.2. Select an image category.3. Press [Left] or [Right] to select an image.Display languageCall ringer melodyIdle mode Wallpaper  You can change the colour for the display components, such as title bars and highlight bars.1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Phone settings → Display → Skin.2. Select a colour pattern.You can switch the phone to Quite mode to avoid disturbing other people with your phone sounds.Press and hold [] in Idle mode.Menu mode Skin colour  Quiet modeX620.book  Page 12  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
13Get startedMake/answer callsYou can protect the phone against unauthorised use with a phone password. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Phone settings → Security → Change password.2. Enter the default password, “00000000” and press <OK>.3. Enter a new 4- to 8- digit password and press <OK>.4. Enter the new password again and press <OK>.5. Select Phone lock.6. Select Enable.7. Enter the password and press <OK>.Phone lock1. Enter an area code and phone number.2. Press [].3. To end the call, press [].1. When the phone is ringing, press [].2. To end the call, press [].Press [ / ].page 9Make a callAnswer a callAdjust the volume during a callX620.book  Page 13  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
14Step outside of the phoneBegin with your camera, games, and other special featuresUse cameraPlay games1. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on the camera.2. Aim the lens at the subject and adjust the image.3. Press [ ] to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically.4. Press [C] to take another photo.1. In Idle mode, press [Up] and select My photos.2. Select a photo you want.Take a photoView a photo1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Fun box → JAVA world → Downloads → SnowBallFight or BubbleSmile.2. Press <Options> and select Launch to launch the game.1. After loading a game, press any key twice.2. Press [ ].1. After loading a game, select START GAME → the game mode you want.Lauch a gamePlay SnowBallFightPlay BubbleSmileX620.book  Page 14  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
15Step outside of the phoneBrowse WAPUsing a built-in WAP (Wireless Access Protocol) browser, you can get easy access to the wireless web to receive a variety of latest services and information and to enjoy download of web contents.Use PhonebookIn Idle mode, press [].• To scroll through browser items, press [Up] or [Down]. • To select an item, press < >.• To return to the previous page, press <Back> or [C].• To return to the home page, hold down [C].Launch the browserNavigate the webTo the phone’s memory1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press <Save>.2. Select Phone → a number type.3. Enter a name and press <OK>.To the SIM card1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press <Save>.2. Select SIM.3. Enter a name and press <OK>.4. Enter a location number and press <OK>.Add an entryX620.book  Page 15  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
16Step outside of the phoneSend messages1. In Idle mode, press <Phonebook> and select Find name.2. Enter a name you want to find.3. Select an entry.4. Select a number and press [] to dial, or <Options> to access options.1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → Short messages → Create.2. Enter the message text.3. Press <Options> and select Send.4. Enter destination numbers.5. Press <OK>.Find an entrySend a short message (SMS)1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → Multimedia messages → Create.2. Press <Add> on the Subject line.3. Enter the message subject <OK>.4. Press <Add> on the Picture line.5. Add an image file.6. Scroll to the Sound line and press <Add>.7. Add a sound file.8. Scroll to the Message line and press <Add>.9. Enter the message text.10. Press <Opt.> and select Done.Send a multimedia message (MMS)X620.book  Page 16  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
17Step outside of the phoneView messages11. Press <Opt.> and select Send.12. Select an empty location.13. Enter a destination.14. Press <Send> to send the message.When a notification appears:Press <View>. The message displays.From the Inbox:1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → Short messages → Inbox.2. Select a message.View a short messageWhen a notification appears:1. Press <View>.2. Press <Options> and select Retrieve. The message displays.From the Inbox:1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → Multimedia messages → Inbox.2. Select a message.1. Press and hold [1] in Idle mode.2. Follow the instructions from the system.View a multimedia messageAccess a voicemailX620.book  Page 17  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
18Step outside of the phoneManage schedule1. In Idle mode, press and hold [C].2. Enter the memo content and press <OK>.3. Select a memo type.4. Select a date.5. Enter the time for the memo and press <OK>.6. Press <Yes> to set an alarm.7. Enter the time for the alarm to ring and press <OK>.8. Select an alarm tone.1. In Idle mode, press [Right].2. Select a date.3. Press [Left] or [Right] to view the schedule for that day.Create a new memoAccess your scheduleX620.book  Page 18  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
19Enter textABC, T9, Number, and Symbolic modesYou can enter text for some features such as messaging, Phonebook, or Organiser, using ABC mode, T9 mode, Number mode, and Symbolic mode.Changing the text input modeThe text input mode indicator displays when the cursor is in a text field. • Press and hold the right soft key to switch T9 and ABC modes.• Press [ ] to shift case or hold down [ ] to switch to Number mode.• Press and hold [ ] to switch to Symbol mode.Example: Entering a name in PhonebookUsing ABC modePress the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the screen.Tips for using ABC mode• To enter the same letter twice or to enter a different letter on the same key, wait for the cursor to move to the right automatically or press [Right]. Then, enter the next letter.Enter nameOk 20 EngText input mode indicatorKey Characters in order displayedUpper case Lower case1.   ,   -   ?   !   ’   @   :   12A   B   C   2 a   b   c   23D   E   F   3 d   e   f   34G   H   I   4 g   h   i   45 J   K   L   5  j   k   l   56M   N   O   6 m   n   o   67P   Q   R   S   7 p   q   r   s   78T   U   V   8 t   u   v   89W  X   Y   Z   9 w   x   y   z   900X620.book  Page 19  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
20Enter text• Press [ ] to insert a space.• Press [ ] to change case. Lower case (No indicator), Initial capital ( ), and Capital lock ( ) are available.• Press [Left] or [Right] to move the cursor. •Press [C] to delete characters one by one. Press and hold [C] to clear the display.Using T9 modeT9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes.Entering a word in T9 mode1. Press [2] to [9] to start entering a word. Press each key once for each letter. For example, press [4], [3], [5], [5], and [6] to enter HELLO in T9 mode. T9 predicts the word that you are typing, and it may change with each key that you press.2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting characters.3. When the word displays correctly, go to step 4. Otherwise, press [0] to display alternative word choices for the keys that you have pressed. For example, OF and ME use [6] and [3].4. Press [ ] to insert a space and enter the next word.Tips for using T9 mode• Press [1] to enter periods or apostrophes automatically.• Press [] to change case. Lower case (No indicator), Initial capital ( ), and Capital lock ( ) are available.• Press [Left] or [Right] to move the cursor. • Press [C] to delete characters one by one. Press and hold [C] to clear the display.Adding a new word to the T9 dictionaryThis feature may not be available for some languages.1. Enter the word that you want to add.2. Press [0] to display alternative words for your key presses. When there are no more alternative words, Spell appears on the bottom line. X620.book  Page 20  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
213. Press <Spell>.4. Enter the word you want using ABC mode and press <OK>.Using Number modeNumber mode enables you to enter numbers. Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want.Using Symbol modeSymbol mode enables you to insert symbols.Call functionsAdvanced calling featuresMaking a call1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone number.2. Press [].Making an international call1. In Idle mode, press and hold [0]. The + character appears.2. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, then press [].Redialling recent numbers1. In Idle mode, press [] to display the list of recent numbers.2. Scroll to the number you want and press [].To Pressdisplay more symbols[Up] or [Down]. select a symbol the corresponding number key.clear the symbol(s) [C]. insert the symbol(s) <OK>.Press [C] to clear the last digit or press and hold [C] to clear the whole display. You can move the cursor to edit an incorrect digit.X620.book  Page 21  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
22Call functionsMaking a call from PhonebookOnce you have stored a number in Phonebook, you can dial the number by selecting it from Phonebook.p. 26You can also use the speed dial feature to assign your most frequently called numbers to specific number keys. p. 28Dialling a number from the SIM card1. In Idle mode, enter the location number for the phone number you want and press [ ].2. Press [Up] or [Down] to scroll through other numbers.3. Press <Dial> or [] to dial the number you want.Ending a callClose the phone or press [].Answering a callWhen you receive an incoming call, the phone rings and displays the incoming call image. Press [] or <Accept> to answer the call.Tips for answering a call• When Anykey answer in the Phone settings menu is active, you can press any key to answer a call, except for [] and <Reject>.p. 63• Press <Reject> or [] to reject a call. • Press and hold [ / ] (p. 9) to mute the ringer.Viewing missed callsIf you have missed calls, the screen displays how many calls you have missed.1. Press <Missed>.2. If necessary, scroll through the missed calls.3. Press [] to dial the number you want.Using the headsetUse the headset to make or answer calls without holding the phone. Connect the headset to the jack on the right side of the phone. X620.book  Page 22  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
Call functions    23The buttons on the headset work as listed below:Options during a callYou can access a number of functions during a call.Adjusting the volume during a callUse [ / ] to adjust the earpiece volume during a call.Press [ ] to increase the volume level and [ ] to decrease the volume level. p. 9Making a second callYou can make another call if your network supports it.1. Press <Hold> to put the call on hold.2. Make the second call in the normal way.3. Press <Swap> to switch between the calls.4. Press <Options> and select End held call to end the call on hold.5. To end the current call, press [].Answering a second callYou can answer an incoming call while already on the phone, if your network supports it and you have activated the call waiting feature.p. 33 1. Press [] to answer the call. The first call is automatically put on hold.2. Press <Options> and select Swap to switch between the calls.3. Press <Options> and select End held call to end the call on hold.4. To end the current call, press [].Transferring a callYou can transfer the current call to the call on hold if this service is supported by the network, so that disconnected from both of them.Press <Options> and select Transfer.To Pressredial the last call the button twice.answer a call and hold the button.end a call and hold the button.X620.book  Page 23  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
24Call functionsUsing the loudspeakerYou can talk and listen with the phone a short distance away without holding the phone to your ear. Press <Options> and select Speaker on or Normal.Using the voice clarity featureThis feature increases the microphone’s sensitivity so that the person with when you are speaking can hear you clearly even though you may be whispering.Press <Options> and select Voiceclarity on or Voiceclarity off.Placing a call on hold/RetrievingPress <Options> and select Hold, or press <Retrieve> to place the call on hold or retrieve the call.Switching off the microphone (Mute mode)You can temporarily switch off your phone’s microphone so that the person on the phone cannot hear you.Press <Options> and select Mute or Unmute.Muting or sending key tonesYou can turn the key tones off or on.Press <Options> and select Mute keys or Send keys.Searching for a number in PhonebookYou can access the Phonebook menu to locate or store entries.p. 26Press <Options> and select Phonebook.Sending a sequence of DTMF tonesDual tone multi-frequency (DTMF) tones are the tones used in phones for tone dialling.You can send DTMF tones as a group after entering the entire number you need to send or retrieving a number from Phonebook. This feature is helpful for entering a password or an account number when you call an automated system, like a banking service.To communicate with answering machines or computerised telephone systems, Send keys must be selected.X620.book  Page 24  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
Call functions    251. When connected with a teleservice system, press <Options> and select Send DTMF.2. Enter the number you need to send and press <OK>.Using the message serviceYou can access the Messages menu to read an incoming message and send a new message.p. 36Press <Options> and select Message.Recording the conversation You can record your conversation during a call. You can find conversation you have recorded on the Voices menu (Memo 7.6.2).Press <Options> and select Conv. Record.Using the SIM-AT(SIM Application Toolkit)This menu is available if you use a SIM card in your phone. A SIM card provides services such as news, weather, sports, entertainment, and location services.For details, see your SIM card instructions or contact your service provider.Making a multi-party call Use this feature to allow as many as six people to join a multi-party call, or conference call.Your service provider must support multi-party calls for you to use this feature.Setting up a multi-party call1. Call the first participant.2. Call the second participant. The first call is automatically put on hold.3. Press <Options> and select Join. The first participant is added to the multi-party call.4. If desired, call another person or answer an incoming call.5. Press <Options> and select Join.6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 as desired.X620.book  Page 25  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
26Having a private conversation with one participant1. Press <Options> and select Split. 2. Select a name or number from the participant list.You can talk privately with that person, while the other participants converse with each other.3. To return to the multi-party call, press <Options> and select Join. Dropping one participant1. Press <Options> and select Remove. 2. Select a name or number from the participant list. The participant is dropped from the call, but the call continues with the other parties.3. Close the phone or press [] to end the multi-party call.Menu functionsAll menu options listedPhonebookYou can store phone numbers on your SIM card and in your phone’s memory. The SIM card and phone’s memory are physically separate, but they are used as a single entity called Phonebook.You can manage your Phonebook entries and access the service directory in the Phonebook menuTo access this menu, press <Phonebook> in Idle mode.Find name  (Phonebook 1)Use this menu to search for numbers in Phonebook.Finding an entry1. Enter the first few letters of the name that you want to find.Press <Phonebook> in Idle mode to quickly access this menu.X620.book  Page 26  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
Menu functions    Phonebook272. Select the name you want from the list.3. Press [] to dial the number, or <Options> to access Phonebook options.Using Phonebook entry optionsWhile viewing an entry in Phonebook, press <Options> to access the following options:•Edit number: edit the selected number.•Change name: change the assigned name.•Send message: send an SMS.•Copy: copy the number to the phone’s memory or SIM card.•Send via infrared: send the entry via infrared port. •Delete entry: delete the entry.Editing entry information in the phone’s memory1. Select an entry and scroll to a category. The following options are available:•Mobile/Home/Office/Fax/Other: add a number in any category.•E-Mail: assign an e-mail address.•Note: add a memo about the person.•Group: assign the number to a caller group.•Graphic: assign an image as a caller ID image to alert you to a call from the number.•Alert: assign a unique ringer melody to alert you to a call from the number.2. Press <Options> or <Edit> to change information.Add entry  (Phonebook 2)Use this menu to add a new entry to Phonebook.Storing a number in the phone’s memory1. Enter a phone number and press <Save>.2. Select Phone.3. Select a phone number type.Depending on the category you selected, available options vary.X620.book  Page 27  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
28Menu functions4. Enter a name and press <OK>.Storing a number on the SIM card1. Enter a phone number and press <Save>.2. Select SIM.3. Enter a name and press <OK>.4. If necessary, change a location number.5. Press <OK> to save the contact.Speed-dial list  (Phonebook 3)Use this menu to assign speed dial numbers (2 to 9) for eight of your most frequently called numbers.Assigning speed dial entries1. Select a key location from 2 to 9. Key 1 is reserved for your voice mail server.2. Select Edit number3. Enter a phone number.If necessary, press <Phonebook> to select a entry from the Phonebook list.4. Press <OK>.Managing speed dial entriesWhile viewing the Speed dial screen, press <Select> to access the following options:•Edit number: assign a number to an unassigned key.•Change name: assign a different name to an assigned key.•Delete: clear a speed dial setting.Dialling speed dial entriesPress and hold the appropriate key in Idle mode.Copy all to phone  (Phonebook 4)Use this menu to copy all of the numbers stored in the SIM card to the phone’s memory.Delete all  (Phonebook 5)Use this menu to delete entries stored in the SIM card or in the phone’s memory. You can also delete all entries at one time.X620.book  Page 28  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
Menu functions    Phonebook29Own number  (Phonebook 6)Use this feature to check your phone numbers, or to assign a name to each of the numbers. Changes made here do not affect the actual subscriber numbers on your SIM card.In each location, the following options are available:Edit number: enter your phone number.Change name: enter a name for the number.Delete: delete the assigned number and name.Group setting  (Phonebook 7)Use this menu to change the properties of caller groups.From each caller group, the following options are available:•Melody: select a ringer melody to alert you when a call comes in from a member of the group. •Change name: change the group name.•View image: view an image to be displayed when a call comes in from a member of the group. Memory status  (Phonebook 8)Use this menu to check the number of entries you have saved and the total number of entries you can save in the phone’s memory and on the SIM card.Service directory  (Phonebook 9)This menu is available if your SIM card supports Service Dialling Numbers (SDN). Use this menu to view the list of SDNs assigned by your service provider, including emergency numbers, directory enquiries, and voice mail numbers.Scroll to the number you want and press <Dial> or [].X620.book  Page 29  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
30Menu functionsSIM-AT (SIM Application Toolkit) (Menu 1)This menu is available if you use a SIM-AT card that provides additional services, such as news, weather, sports, entertainment, and location services. Available services may vary, depending on your service provider’s plans.For details, see your SIM card instructions or contact your service provider.Call records (Menu 2)  Use this menu to view the calls you have dialled, received, or missed, the length of your calls, and the cost of your calls.To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Call records.Missed calls (Menu 2.1)This menu displays the 20 most recently received calls that you did not answer. Accessing a call record1. Press [Up] or [Down] to scroll through the call list. 2. Press [] to dial a number, or <Select> to view the details of a call.Using call record optionsWhile viewing the call details, press <Options> to access the following options:•Delete: delete the selected call record.•Delete all: delete all call records.•Paste: add the number to Phonebook.X620.book  Page 30  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
Menu functions    Call records (Menu 2)31Received calls (Menu 2.2) This menu displays the 20 most recent calls you have received. Dialled calls (Menu 2.3)This menu displays the 20 most recent calls you have dialled.Delete all  (Menu 2.4) Use this menu to delete all of the records in each call type.1. Press <Select> to check the call type(s) to clear. 2. Press <OK>. 3. Press <Yes> to confirm the deletion.Call time (Menu 2.5) This menu displays the time log for calls made and received. The actual time invoiced by your service provider will vary.•Last call time: check the length of your last call.•Total sent: check the total length of all the calls you have dialled.•Total received: check the total length of all the you have calls received.•Reset timers: reset the call timers. You need to enter the phone password.Call costs (Menu 2.6) This network feature displays the cost of calls. This menu is available only if your SIM card supports this feature. Note that this is not intended to be used for billing purposes.•Last call cost: check the cost of your last call.•Total cost: check the total cost of all of your calls. If the total cost exceeds the maximum cost set in Set max cost, you must reset the counter before you can make another call.•Max cost: check the maximum cost limit set in Set max cost.•Reset counters: reset the cost counters. You need to enter your PIN2.The password is preset to 00000000. You can change this password.p. 61X620.book  Page 31  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
32Menu functions•Set max cost: set the maximum cost authorised for your calls. You need to enter your PIN2.•Price/Unit: set the price per unit that is applied when the cost of your calls is calculated. You need to enter your PIN2.Network services(Menu 3)Use this menu to access network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, if you wish.Call diverting (Menu 3.1)This network service reroutes incoming calls to a phone number that you specify.1. Select a call diverting option:•Divert always: divert all calls.•Busy: divert calls when you are on another call.•No reply: divert calls when you do not answer the phone.•Unreachable: divert calls when you are not in an area covered by your service provider or when your phone is switched off.•Cancel all: cancel all call diverting options.2. Select the type of calls to be diverted.3. To activate call diverting, press <Activate>. Otherwise, press <Remove>.4. Enter the number to which calls are to be diverted and press <OK>.5. If you selected No reply, select the length of time the network delays before diverting a call and press <Select>.Call barring  (Menu 3.2)This network service allows you to restrict your calls.1. Select a call barring option:•All outgoing: prohibit all outgoing calls.•International: prohibit international calls.•International except to home: only allow calls to numbers within the current country when you are abroad, and to your home country, defined as where your home network provider is located.•All incoming: prohibit incoming calls.X620.book  Page 32  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
Menu functions    Network services(Menu 3)33•Incoming while abroad: prohibit incoming calls when you use your phone outside of your home country.•Cancel all: cancel all call barring settings, allowing to be sent and received normally.•Change barring password: change the call barring password obtained from your service provider.2. Select the type of calls to be barred. 3. Press <Activate>. To deactivate call barring, press <Deactivate>.4. Enter the call barring password supplied by your service provider and press <OK>.Call waiting (Menu 3.3)This network service informs you when someone is trying to reach you while you are on another call.1. Select the type of calls to which the call waiting option will apply.2. Press <Activate>. To deactivate call waiting, press <Deactivate>. Network Selection (Menu 3.4)This network service allows you to either automatically or manually select the network used when roaming outside of your home area. You can select a network other than your home network only if there is a valid roaming agreement between the two.•Automatic: connect to the first available network when roaming.•Manual: select the network you want.Caller ID (Menu 3.5)This network service allows you to prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called. However, some networks do not allow the user to change this setting.•Default: use the default setting provided by the network.•Hide number: ensure your number does not display on the other person’s phone.•Send number: send your number each time you make a call.X620.book  Page 33  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
34Menu functionsBand selection  (Menu 3.6)   For the phone to make and receive phone calls, it must register with an available network. Your phone can handle any of the following types of networks: Combined GSM 900/1800, GSM 1900, and Triple band.The country where you purchased your phone determines the default band that it uses. When you travel abroad, you must remember to change to an appropriate band. When you select a new band, your phone automatically searches for all available networks. Your phone registers with a preferred network within the band.Active line  (Menu 3.7)Some SIM cards may be used with two subscriber numbers. If your SIM card supports it, use this menu to select the line that is used to make calls. Calls can be answered on both lines, regardless of the selected line.Sound settings (Menu 4)Use this menu to customise various sound settings.Incoming calls (Menu 4.1)Use this menu to select a volume level and alert type for incoming calls.•Default melodies: select a ring tone for the call ringer from the default melodies.•My sounds: select a ring tone for the call from melodies received in messages, downloaded from wireless web, or imported via Samsung PC Studio PC software. •Ring volume: select a ringer volume.•Alert type: specify how you are to be informed of incoming calls.Melody: the phone rings using the selected ring tone.Vibration: the phone vibrates but not rings.Vibration then melody: the phone vibrates three times and then starts ringing.X620.book  Page 34  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
Menu functions    Sound settings (Menu 4)35Messages  (Menu 4.2) Use this menu to set up the ringer for incoming SMS messages or MMS messages. •Tone: select one of several message tones. •Alert type: specify how you are informed of any incoming messages. •Repetition: specify how often the phone informs you of a new message.Power on/off (Menu 4.3)Use this menu to turn on or off the melody that the phone sounds when it is switched on or off. Connection tone  (Menu 4.4)Use this menu to set the phone to beep when it is connected to the system.Key tone  (Menu 4.5)Use this menu to select the tone that the phone sounds when you press a key. Minute minder  (Menu 4.6)Use this menu to set the phone to beep every minute during an outgoing call to keep you informed of the length of your call.Quiet mode (Menu 4.7)Use this menu to set how the phone acts to alert you to a specific event in Quiet mode, instead of making sounds. •Vibration: set the phone to vibrate.•Mute: mute all sound settings.Alerts on call  (Menu 4.8)      Use this menu to set the phone to beep when you receive a new message or when the time for an alarm comes during a call.You can adjust the keypad tone volume using [/] in Idle mode.X620.book  Page 35  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
36Menu functionsMessages (Menu 5) Use the Messages menu to send and receive short messages or multimedia messages. You can also use WAP push message, Voice mail, and Cell broadcast message features.To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Messages.Short messages (Menu 5.1)Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send or receive text messages including pictures, audio clips, and animated images. Create  (Menu 5.1.1)You can create and send a text message.1. Enter your message. Use of Uni-code character, such as ‘â’, will reduce the maximum number of characters in a message to about half.2. Press <Options> to access the following options:•Send: send the message.•Text: change the text attributes.•Add media: add a picture, animated image, or a melody to the message.•Preset messages: retrieve a text template.•Save message: save the message in the Outbox.3. When you finish, press <Options> and select Send.4. Enter a destination number and Press <OK> to send the message.5. To send the message to more than one recipient, press [Down] and fill in additional destination fields.6. Press <Send>.Inbox  (Menu 5.1.2)You can view received text messages in this menu.While viewing a message, press <Options> to access the following options:•Delete: delete the message.•Message reply: reply to the sender.The maximum number of characters allowed in a short message varies by service provider. If your message exceeds the maximum number of characters, the phone will split the message.X620.book  Page 36  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
Menu functions    Messages (Menu 5)37•Call back: call the sender.•Cut address: extract URLs, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message.•Send: forward the message.•Edit: edit the message.•Extract media: extract media items from the message to your phone’s memory.•Transfer: move the message between the SIM card and the phone’s memory.Outbox  (Menu 5.1.3)You can view sent or saved text messages.While viewing a message, press <Options> to access the following options: •Delete: delete the message.•Cut address: extract URLs, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message.•Send: send or resend the message.•Edit: edit the message.•Transfer: move the message between the SIM card and the phone’s memory.Delete all  (Menu 5.1.4)Use this menu to delete all of your messages in each message box.1. Press <Select> to check the message boxes to be cleared.2. Press <OK>.3. Press <Yes> to confirm the deletion.Multimedia messages (Menu 5.2)Multimedia Message Service (MMS) delivers messages containing a combination of text, image, voice, and sound from phone to phone or from phone to e-mail.Create  (Menu 5.2.1) You can create and send an MMS message.1. Press <Add> on the Subject line.2. Enter a message subject and press <OK>. 3. Move to the Picture line and press <Add>.4. Select Create New and take a new photo, or select an image category and select an image item.5. Move to the Sound line and press <Add>.X620.book  Page 37  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
38Menu functions6. Select Record new and record a new sound, or select a sound category and select a sound clip.7. Move to the Message line and press <Add>.8. Enter the message text.9. Press <Opt.> and select Done.10. Press <Opt.> to access the following options:•Preview: display the message you have created.•Send: forward the message.•Add page: add pages. Move to each page by pressing [Left] or [Right] on the message screen.•Page timing: specify how long a page displays. After the specified time, the display automatically scrolls to the next page.•Text effect: format the text colour, size, or style.•Clear subject/picture/sound/message: clear the subject, images, sound, or text.•Delete page: delete an added page.•Save message: save the message in the Draft or My folder box.11. When you have finished, press <Options> and select Send.12. Select a destination field and enter a phone number or e-mail address.To send the message to more than one recipient, press [Down] and fill in additional destination fields.13. Press <Send>. Inbox  (Menu 5.2.2)This menu displays MMS messages that you have received. The following icons tell you the message status:• has been read•  has not been read•  is being retrieved from the server•  Notification that you have read•  Notification that you have not readWhile viewing a message, press <Opt.> to access the following options:•Delete: delete the message.•Replay: replay the message.X620.book  Page 38  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
Menu functions    Messages (Menu 5)39•Reply: send a reply to the sender.•Reply all: send a reply to the sender and all of the recipients in the To and Cc field.•Forward: forward the message to another person. If the message contains media purchased on the Internet, forwarding is not available.•Call back: call the sender.•Cut media: save media items from the message to your phone’s memory.•Cut address: extract URLs, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message.•Properties: view the message properties.•Move to My folder: move the message to the My folder box.Outbox  (Menu 5.2.3)This menu displays MMS messages that you have sent. The following icons tell you the message status:•  currently being sent• sent•  your phone couldn’t send•  opened by the recipientWhile viewing a message, press <Opt.> to access the following options:•Delete: delete the message.•Replay: replay the message.•Send: send or resend the message.•Properties: view the message properties.•Move to My folder: move the message to the My folder box.Draft  (Menu 5.2.4)After creating a multimedia message, you can store it in this message box for sending later. Messages interrupted while created are also saved in this message box.While viewing a message, press <Opt.> to access the following options:•Send: send the message.•Replay: replay the message.•Delete: delete the message.When you select a notification, you can access Retrieve to retrieve the message from the MMS server.X620.book  Page 39  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
40Menu functions•Properties: view the message properties.My folder  (Menu 5.2.5)In this menu, you access messages you have moved from Inbox or Outbox, or you have saved while creating. While viewing a message, press <Opt.> to access the following options:•Delete: delete the message.•Replay: replay the message.•Send: send or resend the message.•Cut media: save media items from the message to your phone’s memory.•Cut address: extract URLs, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message.•Properties: view the message properties.Delete all  (Menu 5.2.6)Use this menu to delete all of the messages in each message box.1. Press <Select> to check the message boxes to be cleared.2. Press <OK>.3. Press <Yes> to confirm the deletion.Push messages (Menu 5.3)Use this menu to access messages from the WAP server.•Inbox: view push messages you have received.•Settings: determine whether or not your phone receives push messages.Always: the phone receives push messages.Never: the phone rejects push messages.Optional: the phone receives push messages from the service centre set in this option.•Delete all: delete all of push messages.Preset messages (Menu 5.4)Use this menu to preset a maximum of 10 frequently used messages.1. Select an empty location.2. Enter the message and press <OK>.X620.book  Page 40  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
Menu functions    Messages (Menu 5)41Voice mail (Menu 5.5)Use this menu to store the number of the voice mail server and access your voice mails.•Connect to voice mail: connect to the voice server to allow you to listen to your messages. You can also connect to the voice mail server by pressing and holding [1] in Idle mode.•Voice server number: change or delete the voice mail server name and number.Broadcast (Menu 5.6)The Cell Broadcast service delivers short messages on various topics such as the weather or traffic.Use this menu to change the settings for the service and to access broadcast messages.•Read: open received messages.The Temporary box saves network messages until the phone is switched off. Press <Options> and select Save when a text notification appears to save to the Archive box.The Archive box saves network messages indefinitely.  •Receive: enable or disable the reception of broadcast messages.•Channel: specify the channels from which you receive broadcast messages.•Language: select the language in which broadcast messages display.Please contact your service provider for details.Settings  (Menu 5.7)Use this menu to set up various options for using messaging service.Short messages  (Menu 5.7.1)You can configure default SMS settings for sending or receiving messages.You must enter the voice server number before you can access your voice mails. Your service provider can give the voice server number.X620.book  Page 41  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
42Menu functions•Service centre: store or change the number of your message centre. •Validity period: set the length of time your messages are stored in the SMS centre while attempts are made to deliver them.•Message type: set the default message type.•Reply path: allow the recipient to reply to you through your message centre. •Delivery report: set the network to inform you when your message has been delivered. •Character support: select a character encoding type. If you select Automatic, the phone switches the encoding type from GSM-alphabet to Uni-code if you enter a Uni-code character. Use of Uni-code encoding will reduce the maximum number of characters in a message to about half.Multimedia message  (Menu 5.7.2)You can configure default MMS settings for sending or receiving messages.•Send settings: set up the following options for sending a multimedia message:Priority: set the priority level of your messages.Validity period: set the length of time your messages are stored in the message centre.Delivery after: set a time delay before messages are sent.Address hiding: set your address to be hidden from the recipient’s phone.Delivery report: set the network to inform you when your message has been delivered.Read reply: determine whether or not the phone sends a read-reply request.•Receive settings: set up the following options for receiving a multimedia message.Msg. reception: set how you receive a message.Anonymous reject: reject messages from anonymous senders.Adverts reject: reject advertisements.Report allowed: send a delivery report from the network to the sender.X620.book  Page 42  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
Menu functions    Messages (Menu 5)43•MMS profiles: configure required network settings for MMS.Current profile: select a profile.Profile setting: customise the following options for each profile:•Profile name: assign a name to the MMS profile. •Server URL: enter the address of your MMS server.•Proxy use: connect to the GPRS network using the proxy server.•GPRS setting: customise the settings required for connecting to the GPRS network.IP address: (when Proxy use is set to Enable) enter the gateway address.IP port: (when Proxy use is set to Enable) enter the port number.APN: enter the access point name of the GPRS network gateway.Login ID: enter the User ID.Password: enter the password. Memory status (Menu 5.8)      You can view the number of short messages in the both SIM card and phone’s memory. You can check the total amount of memory for Camera, Media box, and Multimedia message and the amount of memory currently in use for multimedia messages.Check with your service provider before you change any MMS settings on your phone.X620.book  Page 43  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
44Menu functionsFun box (Menu 6)The Fun box menu allows you to use the WAP browser, play Java games, and access images and sounds stored in the phone’s memory.To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Fun box.WWW services (Menu 6.1)The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) browser on your phone allows you to access the wireless web. Using the WAP browser, you can access updated information and a wide variety of media content, such as wallpapers and ring tones.Home (Menu 6.1.1)Use this menu to connect your phone to the network and load the homepage of the wireless web service provider. You can also press [ ] in Idle mode.Navigating with the WAP browserSelecting and using browser menu options1. Press <Menu> and select Browser Menu. Or select the   on the top of the screen. 2. Select one of the following browser options:•Back: go back to the previous page.•Home: go back to the homepage.•Exit: exit the WAP browser.•Reload: reload the current page.•Show URL: display the URL address of the current web page. You can also set the current page as the homepage for the WAP browser.•About...: view version information for your WAP browser.To Pressscroll through browser items  [Up] or [Down]. select a browser item < >.return to the previous page < > or [C].return to the homepage [ ] and select Home.X620.book  Page 44  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
Menu functions    Fun box  (Menu 6)45Using WAP page optionsFrom any WAP page, press [ ] to access the following options:•Goto URL: enter a URL address manually.•Bookmark: switch to the Bookmark menu. Menu 6.1.2•Messages: check the Inbox and Outbox boxes in the Short messages menu. You can also create and send a new SMS message.p. 36•Media box: switch to the Media box menu.p. 47Exiting the WAP browserPress [] to exit the browser.Bookmark (Menu 6.1.2)Use this menu to save URL addresses to quickly access a website.Adding a bookmark1. Select an empty location. 2. Enter a URL address for the bookmark and press <OK>.3. Enter a name for the bookmark.4. Press <OK> to save the bookmark.Using bookmark optionsAfter saving an item, press <Select> to access the following options:•Go: access the bookmarked page.•Edit: edit the address and name of the bookmark.•Delete: delete the bookmark.Go to URL (Menu 6.1.3)Use this menu to manually enter the URL address of a website and access the website.Clear cache (Menu 6.1.4)Use this menu to clear the cache, which is the temporary memory that stores the web pages you have recently accessed.X620.book  Page 45  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
46Menu functionsProxy settings  (Menu 6.1.5)Use this menu to set up proxy servers the phone uses to launch the WAP browser. Your service provider can tell you if your network requires a proxy server, and they can give you the appropriate settings. Contact your service provider for details about your settings options.For each proxy server, the following options are available:•Profile name: assign a name to the HTTP proxy server. •Home URL: set the address of your homepage. •Bearer: select a bearer for each type of network address accessed.•Proxy use: connect to the GPRS network using the proxy server.•GPRS setting: customise the following GPRS network settings:IP address: enter the gateway address.IP port: enter the port number.APN: enter the access point name of the GPRS network gateway.Login ID: enter the User ID.Password: enter the password.•GSM setting: customise the following GSM network settings:IP address: enter the gateway address.IP port: enter the port number.Dial number: enter the PPP server phone number.Login ID: enter the user ID.Password: enter the password.Data call type: select a data call type.Current proxy  (Menu 6.1.6)Use this menu to activate one of the proxy servers you have set up.Check with your service provider before you change any settings on your phone.X620.book  Page 46  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
Menu functions    Fun box  (Menu 6)47Media box  (Menu 6.2)The Media box menu allows you to access images, voice memos, and sounds stored in the phone’s memory.Photos  (Menu 6.2.1)Use this menu to access photos you have taken using your camera.p. 58Downloaded Images (Menu 6.2.2)This menu displays images downloaded from the wireless web or received in messages.While accessing an image, press <Options> to access the following options:•Send: send the image by MMS.•Rename: change the name of the image.•Delete: delete the image.•Set as wallpaper: set the image as your wallpaper for the idle screen.•Properties: view the properties of the image.Sounds  (Menu 6.2.3)This menu displays sounds recorded, downloaded from the wireless web, or received in messages.While accessing a sound, press <Options> to access the following options:•Send: send the sound by MMS.•Rename: change the name of the sound.•Delete: delete the sound.•Set as ringtone: set the sound as your ring tone.•Properties: view the properties of the sound.Delete all  (Menu 6.2.4)Use this menu to delete all media items in each media box.Memory status  (Menu 6.2.5)You can check the total amount of memory for media items and the amount of memory currently in use in each media box.X620.book  Page 47  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
48Menu functionsJAVA world (Menu 6.3)Use this menu to access and play Java games and to change the network setting required for accessing Java services. Downloads  (Menu 6.3.1)Use this menu to play a Java game.Playing a game1. Scroll the game you want on the game list and press <Options> and select Launch.2. For SnowBallFight, press any key twice to go to the startup screen and press [ ] to start a game.For BubbleSmile, select START GAME.Viewing game informationScroll to the game you want and press <Options>. And then select Properties.Internet settings  (Menu 6.3.2)Use this menu to set up the network settings required for accessing the Java server.•APN: enter the access point name.•Login ID: enter the user ID.•Password: enter the password.•DNS settings: enter the DNS (Domain Name Server) address to connect to the JAVA server.Memory status  (Menu 6.3.3)Use this menu to check the amount of memory currently being used and memory available for Java games.X620.book  Page 48  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
Menu functions    Fun box  (Menu 6)49FM radio (Menu 6.4) Use this menu to access the FM radio on your phone. First, you must connect your phone with the headset, which serves as a radio antenna.Finding and setting radio channels1. Press <Options> and select Power on to turn on the radio.2. Press [Left] or [Right] to move to the frequency of a radio channel.The frequency moves by 0.1 MHz increments. Otherwise, hold [Left] or [Right] down to automatically scan through and save available radio frequencies.3. Scroll to an empty location.4. Press <Options> and select Add.5. Enter a name for the channel and press [ ].6. Enter the channel number to be assigned to the frequency.Listening to the radio1. From the FM radio screen, scroll to a radio channel.2. Press <Options> and select Power on to turn on the radio.Press [ / ] to adjust the volume.3. To turn off the radio, access the FM radio menu and press <Options> and select Power off.Using radio optionsOn the FM radio screen, press <Options> to access the following radio options:•Power on/off: turn the radio on or off.•Add: add a radio channel. You can store up to 30 channels.•Edit: edit the name or frequency for the channel.•  You can answer an incoming call or use other     phone functions while listening to the radio.•  The quality of the radio broadcast depends on     the radio station’s coverage in that particular     area.X620.book  Page 49  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
50Menu functions•Self tuning: let the phone automatically scan through and save available radio frequencies.•Remove: remove the selected channel or all channels.•Speaker on/Earphone on: change the audio mode to the phone’s speaker or headset.•Volume: set the radio volume.Organiser(Menu 7) The Organiser feature enables you to keep track of your schedule and tasks and to make a voice memo. You can also set the time and date and use convenient features, such as alarms, calculator, converter, and stopwatch.To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Organiser.New memo  (Menu 7.1) Use this menu create a new memo.Creating a new memo1. Enter the memo text and press <OK>.2. Select a memo type.3. Select a date from the calendar.4. If you selected Call in step 2, enter a phone number and press <OK>.You can quickly access this menu by holding down [C] in Idle mode.X620.book  Page 50  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
Menu functions    Organiser(Menu 7)515. Enter the time for the memo and press <OK>.6. Select AM or PM in 12-hour time format.7. Press <Yes> to set an alarm for the memo.8. Enter the time for the alarm to ring and press <OK>.9. Select AM or PM in 12-hour time format.10. Select an alarm melody. The memo is saved.Using memo optionsAfter the memo is saved, press <Options> to access the following options:•Add: add a new memo.•Delete: delete the current memo.•Edit: edit the memo.•Move: change the date of the memo.•Copy: copy the memo to another date.Calendar  (Menu 7.2)Use this menu to keep track of your monthly schedule.When you access this menu, the calendar displays with today’s date highlighted and selected. On the bottom, the number of memos of each type appears. The following icons indicate the type of memo:Selecting a date in the calendar• Press [Left] or [Right] to move to another day.• Press [Up] or [Down] to move to another week.• Press and hold [Up] or [Down] to move to another month.• Press and hold [Left] or [Right] to move to another year.Your phone is preset to a 24-hour format. You can change the time format.p. 53•  Scheduled events •  Tasks•  Calls •  AnniversaryX620.book  Page 51  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
52Menu functionsUsing the calendar optionsFrom the calendar, press <Options> to access the following options:•Add memo: add a new memo to the selected date.•Go to date: enter the date you want to access.•View all: access all memos.•Delete day: delete the memos stored for the currently selected date.•Delete all: delete all memos.Creating memos and using memo optionsYou can create memos and access memo options as you would in the New memo menu.To do list  (Menu 7.3)Use this menu to display task memos you have created. The icons on the list indicate the task status: •Done•UndoneWhile viewing the task memo, press <Options> to access the following options:•Add: add a new task memo.•Mark: change the task status.•Edit: edit the memo content.•Move: move the memo to a different date.•Copy: copy the memo to a different date.•Delete: delete the memo.•Delete all: delete all task memos.Clock  (Menu 7.4)Use this menu to change the time and date displayed on your phone. Before setting the time and date, specify your time zone in the Set world time menu.•Set time: enter the current time using the number keys.•Set date: enter the current date using the number keys.X620.book  Page 52  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
Menu functions    Organiser(Menu 7)53•Set world time: set your local time zone and find out what time it is in another part of the world.•Set format: select time and date format.Alarm (Menu 7.5) Use this menu to set alarms to sound at a specific time.Setting an alarm1. Select the type of alarm.2. Press <Options> to access the following options for setting an alarm:•Alarm day: select the days of the week.•Alarm time: enter the time for the alarm.•Alarm tone: select an alarm melody.3. Set each alarm options.Stopping an alarm• Press <Confirm>.• To stop the morning call alarm and cause it to sound again after 5 minutes, press <Snooze> or any key. You can do this a maximum of 5 times.• To remove an alarm set, access it, press <Options> and select Remove alarm.Setting the alarm to ring even if the phone is offFrom the Alarm screen, select Auto power → On.If the phone is off when it is time for the alarm to ring, the phone switches on and sounds the alarm.Voice recorder (Menu 7.6)Use this menu to record voice memos. A voice memo can be up to one hour long.Record  (Menu 7.6.1)1. Select   to start recording. 2. Speak into the microphone.• Select  to pause the recording.• Select   to resume the recording.To apply Daylight Savings Time to a time zone, press <Set> and select Set DST.Your phone is preset to a 24-hour format. You can change the time format.p. 53X620.book  Page 53  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
54Menu functions3. When you finish, Select  . The voice memo is automatically saved.4. Press <Options> to access the following options:•Send: send the voice memo via MMS.•Rename: change the name of the voice memo.•Delete: delete the voice memo.•Properties: view the properties of the voice memo.Voices  (Menu 7.6.2)Use this menu to access the list of voice memos you have recorded. Select a voice memo to listen.During playback,• Select  to pause.• Select  to resume.• Select   to move forward.• Select   to move backward.• Select  to stop.• Press [ / ] to adjust the volume.Delete all  (Menu 7.6.3)Use this menu to delete all voice memos in the phone’s memory.When a confirmation message appears, press <Yes>.Settings  (Menu 7.6.4)Use this menu to configure settings for recording a voice memo.•Recording time: select a voice recording mode.Normal: record a voice memo within the limit of the currently available memory.Limit size (for MMS): record a voice memo for adding to an MMS message.•Volume: select a volume level for recording a voice memo.•Default name: change the default prefix for saving a voice memo.Memory status  (Menu 7.6.5)You can check the total amount of memory for voice memos and the amount of memory currently in use.X620.book  Page 54  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
Menu functions    Organiser(Menu 7)55Calculator (Menu 7.7) Use this menu to perform basic arithmetic functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.1. Enter the first number. Press [ ] to insert a decimal point.2. Press [ ] to access the math function you want.3. Enter the second number.4. Press <Equal> to view the result.Conversion (Menu 7.8)Use this menu for common conversions, such as currency and temperature.1. Select the converter type you want.2. Enter the value to be converted and press [Down].• Press [ ] to insert a decimal point.• Press [ ] to change the temperature to above zero (+) or below zero (-).3. Press [Left] or [Right] to select the original unit and press [Down].4. Press [Left] or [Right] to select the unit you want to convert to.5. Press <OK>.The equivalent value for the amount you entered displays.Timer (Menu 7.9)Use this menu to set a period of time for the phone to count down. The phone will sound an alarm when the specified period of time has expired.Starting the timer1. Press <Set>.2. Enter the length of time you want to count down and press <OK>.3. Press <Start> to start counting down.Stopping the timer• Press any key to stop the timer when it rings.• Press <Stop> on the Timer screen to stop the timer before it rings.X620.book  Page 55  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
56Menu functionsStopwatch  (Menu 7.10)Use this menu to measure elapsed time. The precision of the stopwatch is one one-hundredth of a second. The maximum measurement time is 10 hours.1. Press <OK> to start the timer.2. Press <OK> to check an interval. You can repeat this step for a total of 4 intervals.3. To reset the timer, press <Reset>.Camera (Menu 8) You can use the camera module embedded in your phone to take photos.To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Camera, or press [ ].  Take photos (Menu 8.1)The camera produces JPEG photos. Taking a photo1. Press and hold [ ]. The image to be captured appears on the display.2. Adjust the image by aiming the camera lens at the subject.• Press < > to use the camera options.p. 57• Use the keypad to change the camera settings or switch to other modes.p. 573. Press [ ] to take a photo. The photo is saved in the My photos folder.•  Do not take photos of people without their    permission.•  Do not take photos in a place where cameras are    not allowed.•  Do not take photos in a place where you may    interfere with another person’s privacy.When you take a photo in direct sunlight or in bright conditions, shadows may appear on the photo.Hold the phone still for one or two seconds after pressing the camera shutter key to allow the image data to process.X620.book  Page 56  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
Menu functions    Camera (Menu 8)57Using camera options in Capture modeIn Capture mode, press < > to access the following options:•Mode: take a photo in the following modes:Normal shot: take a photo in the normal mode.Multi-shot: take a series of action stills. Select the number of photos the camera will take.Night mode: take a high quality photo in low lighting conditions.Capture only: set the phone to automatically return to Capture mode after saving a photo.•Effects: change the colour tone or apply a special effect to the photo.•Rotation: show the mirror image or flip the image vertically.•Timer: set a time delay before the camera takes a photo.•Settings: change the default settings for taking a photo. p. 59•Help: view the functions of the keys you can use.Using the keypad in Capture modeYou can use the keypad to customise your camera settings in Capture mode.4.To Pressuse photo options <Options>.p. 58delete the photo <Delete>.return to Capture mode [C].Keys FunctionFlips the image vertically.Shows the mirror image.Left/RightAdjusts the brightness of the image.Up/Down Zooms in or out.1Changes the size of the preview screen.2Changes the image size.3Changes the image quality.4Changes the camera mode.X620.book  Page 57  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
58Menu functionsUsing photo optionsAfter saving a photo, press <Options> to access the following options:•Send: send the photo via MMS.•Rename: change the name of the photo.•Go to my photos: display the photos stored in the My photos folder.•Set as: set the photo as your wallpaper or as a caller ID image for a Phonebook entry.•Protection: protect the photo from being deleted.•Properties: view the properties of the photo. My photos (Menu 8.2)Use this menu to access photos you have taken.Viewing the photos1. Scroll to a photo and press <View>.2. To go back to the photo list, press <Multi>.Using photos optionsPress <Options> to access the following options:•Send: send the photo via MMS.•Rename: change the name of the photo.•Delete: delete the photo.5Changes the colour tone or applies a special effect to the photo.6Goes to the Settings menu. p. 597Sets the timer.8Shows the photos stored in the My photos folder.9Shows the help.Keys FunctionAvailable options vary depending on whether you are looking at the photo list or viewing a photo.X620.book  Page 58  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
Menu functions    Camera (Menu 8)59•Move to album: move the photo to the My album folder.•Set as: set the photo as your wallpaper or as a caller ID image for a Phonebook entry.•Protection: protect the photo from being deleted.•Properties: view the properties of the photo.My albums  (Menu 8.3)Use this folder to save your photos in separate photo albums. You can view photos and use options the same way in the My photos menu.Delete all  (Menu 8.4)Use this menu to delete photos in each folder and all photos at one time.1. Press <Select> to check the photo categories to be cleared.2. Press <OK>.Settings  (Menu 8.5)Use this menu to configure the default settings for taking a photo.•Photo size: select an image size. •Photo quality: select an image quality. •Shutter sound: select the sound that you hear when you press the shutter, [ ].•Default name: set the default prefix for saving a photo.Memory status  (Menu 8.6) Use this menu to check the amount of memory currently being used and memory available for the camera.X620.book  Page 59  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
60Menu functionsPhone settings (Menu 9)Use this menu to customise your phone settings. You can also reset the settings to their default values.To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Phone settings.Display (Menu 9.1)Use this menu to change settings for the display and light.Wallpaper (Menu 9.1.1)You can change the background image that is displayed in Idle mode.Select an image from the following image categories.•Default wallpaper: select one of preset images.•Photos: select one of the photos you have taken.•Downloaded images: select one of the images stored in the images folder.•Text position: select a position. If you do not want text to display in Idle mode, select Off.•Text style: select a text style.Skin (Menu 9.1.2) You can select a skin colour pattern for Menu mode.Backlight (Menu 9.1.3) You can select the length of time the backlight and the display stay on.LCD brightness (Menu 9.1.4)You can adjust the brightness of the display for varying lighting conditions.Dialing font color  (Menu 9.1.5)You can select whether or not the dialing font color is used.Greeting message  (Menu 9.2)Use this menu to enter the greeting that is displayed briefly when the phone is switched on.Language  (Menu 9.3)Use this menu to select one of several languages for the display text, and to be used in the text input mode.X620.book  Page 60  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
Menu functions    Phone settings (Menu 9)61Security (Menu 9.4)Use this menu to protect the phone against unauthorised use by managing the several access codes of your phone and SIM card.PIN check (Menu 9.4.1)The 4-to 8-digit PIN (Personal Identification Number) protects your SIM card against unauthorised use. When this feature is enabled, the phone requires your PIN each time it is switched on.Change PIN (Menu 9.4.2) Use this menu to change your PIN. The PIN Check feature must be enabled to use this feature.Phone lock (Menu 9.4.3) The Phone Lock feature locks the phone from unauthorised use. When this feature is enabled, you must enter a 4- to 8-digit phone password each time the phone is switched on.The password is preset to 00000000. To change the password, use the Change password menu.Change password (Menu 9.4.4)Use this menu to change your phone password. Privacy  (Menu 9.4.5)Use this menu to lock your media contents, including MMS messages, images, and sounds. 1. Press <Select> to check the item(s) to lock. 2. Press <OK> to lock the marked items.3. Enter the phone password and press <OK>.To access a locked item, you need to enter the phone password.If you enter an incorrect PIN /PIN 2 three times in succession, the SIM card is blocked. To unblock it you need to enter your PUK/PUK2 (Personal Unblocking Key). The codes are supplied by your network operator.X620.book  Page 61  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
62Menu functionsSIM lock (Menu 9.4.6)The SIM Lock feature allows your phone to work only with the current SIM by assigning a SIM lock code. You must enter the SIM lock code to use a different SIM card.FDN mode (Menu 9.4.7) If supported by your SIM card, Fixed Dialing Number (FDN) mode restricts your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. When this feature is enabled, you can make calls only to phone numbers stored in Phonebook. To use this feature, you must enter your PIN2.Change PIN2 (Menu 9.4.8)If supported by your SIM card, the Change PIN2 feature changes your current PIN2. Auto keypad lock  (Menu 9.5)      Use this menu to lock the keypad automatically if no key is pressed within a few minutes.Auto redial  (Menu 9.6)Use this menu to set the phone to make up to 10 attempts to redial a phone number after an unsuccessful call.Voiceclarity  (Menu 9.7)Use this menu to increase the microphone’s sensitivity to allow the other person on the phone to hear your voice clearly, even though you may be whispering.X620.book  Page 62  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
Menu functions    Phone settings (Menu 9)63Anykey answer  (Menu 9.8)Use this menu to answer an incoming call by pressing any key, except [] or <Reject>. When this option is set to Off, you must press [] or <Accept> to answer a call.Infrared activation  (Menu 9.9)Use this menu to activate the infrared port to send or receive Phonebook entries. Sending Phonebook dataYou can send Phonebook entries by selecting the Send via infrared option. p. 27Receiving Phonebook data1. Align the infrared ports on both the devices.2. Set the infrared feature to On on your phone (the IrDA icon   displays on the top line).     3. When you have received entry(ies) from the other person, you are prompted to save the entry(ies).4. Press <Save>.5. Press <SIM> or <Phone> to be saved in the memory location you selected.If there is no communication between your phone and the other IrDA-compliant device within 60 seconds of activating the feature, it is automatically deactivated.X620.book  Page 63  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
64Solve problemsReset settings  (Menu 9.10) Use this menu to reset the phone settings, and sound settings individually. You can also reset all the settings in your phone at the same time.1. Press <Select> to select the setting category to be reset. And then press <Yes>.2. Enter the phone password and press <OK>.Solve problemsHelp and personal needsTo save the time and expense of an unnecessary service call, perform the simple checks in this section before contacting a service professional.When you switch on your phone, the following messages may appear:“Insert SIM card”• Be sure that the SIM card is correctly installed.“Phone locked Enter password”• The automatic locking function has been enabled. You must enter the phone’s password before you can use the phone.“Enter PIN”• You are using your phone for the first time. You must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM card.• The PIN Check feature is enabled. Every time the phone is switched on, the PIN has to be entered. To disable this feature, use the PIN check menu.The password is preset to 00000000. You can change this password. p. 61X620.book  Page 64  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
Solve problems  65“Enter PUK”• The PIN code has been entered incorrectly three times in succession, and the phone is now blocked. Enter the PUK supplied by your service provider.“No Service,” “Network Failure,” or “Not Done” displays• The network connection has been lost. You may be in a weak signal area. Move and try again.• You are trying to access an option for which you have no subscription with your service provider. Contact the service provider for further details.You have entered a number but it was not dialled• Be sure that you have pressed [].• Be sure you have accessed the right cellular network.• Be sure that you have not set an outgoing call barring option.Your correspondent cannot reach you• Be sure your phone is switched on. ([] pressed for more than one second.)• Be sure you are accessing the correct cellular network.• Be sure that you have not set an incoming call barring option.Your correspondent cannot hear you speaking• Be sure you have switched off the microphone.• Be sure you are holding the phone close enough to your mouth. The microphone is located at the bottom of the phone.The phone starts beeping and “Battery low” flashes on the display• Your battery is insufficiently charged. Recharge the battery.The audio quality of the call is poor• Check the signal strength indicator on the display ( ). The number of bars indicates the signal strength from strong ( ) to weak ( ).X620.book  Page 65  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
66Health and safety information• Try moving the phone slightly or moving closer to a window if you are in a building.No number is dialled when you re-call a Contacts entry• Use the Contact Search feature to ensure the number has been stored correctly.• Re-store the number, if necessary.If the above guidelines do not help you to solve the problem, take note of:• The model and serial numbers of your phone•Your warranty details• A clear description of the problemThen contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales service.          X620.book  Page 66  Monday, June 20, 2005  10:04 AM
125Health and Safety InformationExposure to Radio Frequency (RF) SignalsYour wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver.It is designed and manufactured not to exceed theemission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF)energy set by the Federal Communications Commission(FCC) of the U.S. Government. These limits are part ofcomprehensive guidelines and establish permittedlevels of RF energy for the general population. Theguidelines are based on the safety standards that weredeveloped by independent scientific organizationsthrough periodic and through evaluation of scientificstudies.The standards include a substantial safety margindesigned to assure the safety of all persons, regardlessof age and health.The exposure standard for wireless phones employs aunit of measurement known as Specific AbsorptionRate (SAR). The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6W/kg *.*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 giveadditional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements.safety-end-NorthA  1/27/03  2:05 PM  Page 12567
HHeeaalltthh  aanndd  SSaaffeettyy  IInnffoorrmmaattiioonnHHeeaalltthh  aanndd  SSaaffeettyy  IInnffoorrmmaattiioonnSAR tests are conducted using standard operatingpositions specified by the FCC with the phonetransmitting at its highest certified power level in alltested frequency bands. Although the SAR isdetermined at the highest certified power level, theactual SAR level of the phone while operating can bewell below the maximum value. This is because thephone is designed to operate at multiple power levelsso as to use only the power required to reach thenetwork. In general, the closer you are to a wirelessbase station antenna, the lower the power output ofthe phone. Before a new model phone is available for sale to thepublic, it must be tested and certified to the FCC thatit does not exceed the limit established by thegovernment-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 bythe FCC for each model. While there may bedifferences between the SAR levels of various phonesand at various positions, they all meet the governmentrequirement.The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for thismodel phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as incompliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SARinformation on this model phone is on file with the FCCand can be found under the Display Grant section ofhttp://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on FCC IDprinted in the label on the phone.FCC certification information for this model phone isattached separation paper.For Body OperationFor body worn operation, this model phone has beentested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines whenused with a Samsung-supplied or approved accessorydesignated for this product or when used with andaccessory that contains no metal and that positions thehandset a minimum from the body.The minimum distance for this model phone is written inthe FCC certification information from the body.None compliance with the above conditions may violateFCC RF exposure guidelines.For more Information concerning exposure to radiofrequency signals, see the following websites:Federal Communications Commission (FCC) http://www.fcc.gov/rfsafetyCellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA):http://www.wow-com.comU.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA) http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/consumerWorld Health Organization (WHO) http://www.who.int/peh-emf/ensafety-end-NorthA  1/27/03  2:05 PM  Page 12668
HHeeaalltthh  aanndd  SSaaffeettyy  IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn• Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, suchas in a car in summer or winter conditions, as youwill reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery.Always try to keep the battery at roomtemperature. A phone with a hot or cold batterymay temporarily not work, even when the batteryis fully charged. Li-ion batteries are particularlyaffected 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 betweenthe + and – terminals of the battery (metal stripson the battery), for example when you carry aspare battery in a pocket or bag. Short-circuitingthe terminals may damage the battery or theobject causing the short-circuiting.• Dispose of used batteries in accordance with localregulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose ofbatteries in a fire.Road SafetyYour wireless phone gives you the powerful ability tocommunicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime.But an important responsibility accompanies thebenefits of wireless phones, one that every usermust uphold.When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility.When using your wireless phone behind the wheel ofa car, practice good common sense and rememberthe following tips.HHeeaalltthh  aanndd  SSaaffeettyy  IInnffoorrmmaattiioonnPrecautions When Using Batteries• Never use any charger or battery that is damaged inany way.• Use the battery only for its intended purpose.• If you use the phone near the network’s basestation, it uses less power; talk and standby timeare greatly affected by the signal strength on thecellular network and the parameters set by thenetwork operator.• Battery charging time depends on the remainingbattery charge and the type of battery and chargerused. The battery can be charged and dischargedhundreds of times, but it will gradually wear out.When the operation time (talk time and standbytime) is noticeably shorter than normal, it is time tobuy a new battery.• If left unused, a fully charged battery will dischargeitself over time.• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and rechargeyour battery only with Samsung-approved chargers.When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from thepower source. Do not leave the battery connected toa charger for more than a week, since overchargingmay shorten its life.• Extreme temperatures will affect the chargingcapacity of your battery: it may require cooling orwarming first.safety-end-NorthA  1/27/03  2:05 PM  Page 12869
HHeeaalltthh  aanndd  SSaaffeettyy  IInnffoorrmmaattiioonnHHeeaalltthh  aanndd  SSaaffeettyy  IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn7. Do not engage in stressful or emotionalconversations that may be distracting. Make thepeople with whom you are talking aware that youare driving and suspend conversations that havethe potential to divert your attention from theroad.8. Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial theemergency number in the case of fire, trafficaccident or medical emergencies. Remember, it isa free call on your wireless phone!9. Use your wireless phone to help others inemergencies. If you see a car accident, crime inprogress or other serious emergency where livesare in danger, call the emergency number, as youwould want others to do for you.10. Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergency wireless assistance number whennecessary. If you see a broken-down vehicleposing no serious hazard, a broken traffic signal,a minor traffic accident where no one appearsinjured, or a vehicle you know to be stolen, callroadside assistance or any other special non-emergency wireless number.1. Get to know your wireless phone and its features,such as speed dial and redial. If available, thesefeatures help you to place your call without takingyour attention off the road.2. When available, use a hands-free device. Ifpossible, add an extra layer of convenience andsafety to your wireless phone with one of themany hands-free accessories available today.3. Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Beable to access your wireless phone withoutremoving your eyes from the road. If you get anincoming call at an inconvenient time, let yourvoice mail answer it for you.4. Let the person you are speaking with know you aredriving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavytraffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain,sleet, snow, ice and even heavy traffic can behazardous.5. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers whiledriving. Jotting down a To Do list or flippingthrough your phonebook takes your attention awayfrom your primary responsibility, driving safely.6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible,place calls when you are not moving or beforepulling into traffic. Try to plan calls when your carwill be stationary. If you need to make a call whilemoving, dial only a few numbers, check the roadand your mirrors, then continue.safety-end-NorthA  1/27/03  2:05 PM  Page 13070
HHeeaalltthh  aanndd  SSaaffeettyy  IInnffoorrmmaattiioonnHHeeaalltthh  aanndd  SSaaffeettyy  IInnffoorrmmaattiioonnWireless Technology Research.Persons with pacemakers:• Should always keep the phone more than 15 cm (6inches) from their pacemaker when the phone isswitched on• Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket• Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker tominimize potential interferenceIf you have any reason to suspect that interference istaking place, switch off your phone immediately.Hearing AidsSome digital wireless phones may interfere withsome hearing aids. In the event of such interference,you may wish to consult your hearing aidmanufacturer to discuss alternatives.Other Medical DevicesIf you use any other personal medical devices,consult the manufacturer of your device to determineif it is adequately shielded from external RF energy.Your physician may be able to assist you in obtainingthis information. Switch off your phone in health carefacilities when any regulations posted in these areasinstruct you to do so. Hospitals or health carefacilities may be using equipment that could besensitive to external RF energy.VehiclesRF signals may affect improperly installed orinadequately shielded electronic systems in motorvehicles. Check with the manufacturer or itsOperating EnvironmentRemember to follow any special regulations in forcein any area and always switch off your phonewhenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it maycause interference or danger.When connecting the phone or any accessory toanother device, read its user’s guide for detailedsafety instructions. Do not connect incompatibleproducts.As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment,users are advised that for the satisfactory operationof the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it isrecommended that the equipment should only beused in the normal operating position (held to your ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder).Electronic DevicesMost modern electronic equipment is shielded fromradio frequency (RF) signals. However, certainelectronic equipment may not be shielded againstthe RF signals from your wireless phone. Consult themanufacturer to discuss alternatives.PacemakersPacemaker manufacturers recommend that aminimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintainedbetween a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoidpotential interference with the pacemaker. Theserecommendations are consistent with theindependent research and recommendations ofsafety-end-NorthA  1/27/03  2:05 PM  Page 13271
HHeeaalltthh  aanndd  SSaaffeettyy  IInnffoorrmmaattiioonnHHeeaalltthh  aanndd  SSaaffeettyy  IInnffoorrmmaattiioonnEmergency CallsThis phone, like any wireless phone, operates usingradio signals, wireless and landline networks as wellas user-programmed functions, which cannot guaranteeconnection in all conditions. Therefore, you shouldnever rely solely on any wireless phone for essentialcommunications (medical emergencies, for example).Remember, to make or receive any calls the phonemust be switched on and in a service area withadequate signal strength. Emergency calls may not bepossible on all wireless phone networks or whencertain network services and/or phone features are inuse. Check with local service providers.To make an emergency call, proceed as follows.1. If the phone is not on, switch it on.2. Key in the emergency number for your present location. Emergency numbers vary by location.3. Press the <SEND> key.If certain features are in use (call barring, for example),you may first need to deactivate those features beforeyou can make an emergency call. Consult thisdocument and your local cellular service provider.When making an emergency call, remember to give allthe necessary information as accurately as possible.Remember that your phone may be the only means ofcommunication at the scene of an accident; do not cutoff the call until given permission to do so.representative regarding your vehicle.You should also consult the manufacturer of anyequipment that has been added to your vehicle.Posted FacilitiesSwitch off your phone in any facility where postednotices require you to do so.Potentially Explosive AtmospheresSwitch off your phone when in any area with apotentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signsand instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause anexplosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or evendeath.Users are advised to switch off the phone while at arefueling point (service station). Users are remindedof the need to observe restrictions on the use ofradio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage anddistribution areas), chemical plants or where blastingoperations are in progress.Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere areoften but not always clearly marked. They includebelow deck on boats, chemical transfer or storagefacilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas(such as propane or butane), areas where the aircontains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dustor metal powders, and any other area where youwould normally be advised to turn off your vehicleengine.safety-end-NorthA  1/27/03  2:05 PM  Page 13472
HHeeaalltthh  aanndd  SSaaffeettyy  IInnffoorrmmaattiioonnHHeeaalltthh  aanndd  SSaaffeettyy  IInnffoorrmmaattiioonnCare and MaintenanceYour phone is a product of superior design andcraftsmanship and should be treated with care. Thesuggestions below will help you fulfill any warrantyobligations and allow you to enjoy this product formany years. • Keep the phone and all its parts and accessoriesout of the reach of small children’s.• Keep the phone dry. Precipitation, humidity andliquids contain minerals that will corrodeelectronic circuits.• Do not touch the phone with a wet hand while it ischarging. Doing so may cause an electric shock toyou 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. Hightemperatures can shorten the life of electronicdevices, damage batteries, and warp or meltcertain plastics.• Do not store the phone in cold areas. When thephone warms up to its normal operatingtemperature, moisture can form inside the phone,which may damage the phone’s electronic circuitboards.Other Important Safety Information• Only qualified personnel should service the phone orinstall the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation orservice may be dangerous and may invalidate anywarranty applicable to the device.• Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment inyour vehicle is mounted and operating properly.• Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases orexplosive materials in the same compartment as thephone, its parts or accessories.• For vehicles equipped with an air bag, rememberthat an air bag inflates with great force. Do notplace objects, including both installed or portablewireless equipment in the area over the air bag or inthe air bag deployment area. If wireless equipmentis 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 may bedangerous to the operation of the aircraft, and isillegal.• Failure to observe these instructions may lead to thesuspension or denial of telephone services to theoffender, or legal action, or both.safety-end-NorthA  1/27/03  2:05 PM  Page 13673
HHeeaalltthh  aanndd  SSaaffeettyy  IInnffoorrmmaattiioonnHHeeaalltthh  aanndd  SSaaffeettyy  IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn• Do not drop, knock or shake the phone. Roughhandling can break internal circuit boards.• Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents orstrong detergents to clean the phone. Wipe it with asoft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and-watersolution.• Do not paint it. Paint can clog the device’s movingparts and prevent proper operation.• Do not put the phone in or on heating devices, such asa microwave oven, a stove or a radiator. The phonemay explode when overheated.• Use only the supplied or an approved replacementantenna. Unauthorized antennas or modifiedaccessories may damage the phone and violateregulations governing radio devices.• If the phone, battery, charger or any accessory is notworking properly, take it to your nearest qualifiedservice facility. The personnel there will assist you,and if necessary, arrange for service.Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCCand Industry Canada NoticeCautionsModifications not expressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void the user's authorityto operate the equipment. FCC Compliance InformationThis 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 undesiredoperation.Information to UserThis equipment has been tested and found to comply withthe limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmful interference in aresidential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used inaccordance with the instructions, may cause harmfulinterference to radio communications. However, there isno guarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If this equipment does causeharmful interference to radio or television reception,which can be determined by turning the equipment off andon, the user is encouraged to try to correct theinterference by one or more of the following measures: safety-end-NorthA  1/27/03  2:05 PM  Page 13874
AAppppeennddiixxAppendix A: CERTIFICATION INFORMATION (SAR)THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’SREQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver.It is designed and manufactured not to exceed theemission limits for exposure to radio frequency(RF)energy set by the Federal Communications Commissionof the U.S. Government. These limits are part ofcomprehensive guidelines and establish permittedlevels of RF energy for the general population. Theguidelines are based on safety standards that weredeveloped by independent scientific organizationsthrough periodic and thorough evaluation of scientificstudies. The standards include a substantial safetymargin designed to assure the safety of all persons,regardless of age and health. The exposure standard for wireless mobile phonesemploys a unit of measurement known as the SpecificAbsorption Rate(SAR). The SAR limit set by the FCC is1.6 W/kg. SAR Tests are conducted using standardoperating positions accepted by the FCC with thephone transmitting at its highest certified power levelin all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR isdetermined at the highest certified power level, theactual SAR level of the phone while operating can bewell below the maximum value. This is because thephone is designed to operate at multiple power levelsso as to use only the power required to reach thenetwork. In general, the closer you are to a wirelessbase station antenna, the lower the power output.HHeeaalltthh  aanndd  SSaaffeettyy  IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn•  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.safety-end-NorthA  1/27/03  2:05 PM  Page 14075
143Appendix B: Guide to Safe and Responsible WirelessPhone UseCellular Telecommunications & Internet Association“Safety is the most important call you will ever make.”A Guide to Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone UseTENS OF MILLIONS OF PEOPLE IN THE U.S. TODAY TAKEADVANTAGE OF THE UNIQUE COMBINATION OFCONVENIENCE, SAFETY AND VALUE DELIVERED BY THEWIRELESS TELEPHONE. QUITE SIMPLY, THE WIRELESSPHONE GIVES PEOPLE THE POWERFUL ABILITY TOCOMMUNICATE BY VOICE-ALMOST ANYWHERE,ANYTIME-WITH THE BOSS, WITH A CLIENT, WITH THEKIDS, WITH EMERGENCY PERSONNEL OR EVEN WITHTHE POLICE. EACH YEAR, AMERICANS MAKE BILLIONSOF CALLS FROM THEIR WIRELESS PHONES, AND THENUMBERS ARE RAPIDLY GROWING. But an important responsibility accompanies thosebenefits, one that every wireless phone user mustuphold. When driving a car, driving is your firstresponsibility. A wireless phone can be an invaluabletool, but good judgment must be exercised at all timeswhile driving a motor vehicle-whether on the phone ornot. The basic lessons are ones we all learned as teenagers.Driving requires alertness, caution and courtesy. Itrequires a heavy dose of basic common sense-keep yourhead up, keep your eyes on the road, check your mirrorsfrequently and watch out for other drivers. It requiresobeying all traffic signs and signals and staying withinthe speed limit. It means using seatbelts and requiringother passengers to do the same. 142Before a new model phone is available for sale to thepublic, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that itdoes not exceed the limit established by the government-adopted requirement for safe exposure. The tests areperformed in positions and locations(e.g., at the ear andworn on the body) as required by the FCC for eachmodel. The highest SAR values for this model phone as reportedto the FCC are Head: 0.289W/Kg, Body-worn: 0.333W/Kg.Body-worn operations are restricted to Samsung-supplied, approved or none Samsung designatedaccessories that have no metal and must provide at least1.5cm separation between the device, including itsantenna whether extended or retracted, and the user’sbody. None compliance to the above restrictions mayviolate FCC RF exposure guidelines  The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for thismodel phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated asin compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SARinformation on this model phone is on file with the FCCand can be found under the Display Grant section ofhttp://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on FCC IDA3LSGHX620.In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit formobile phones used by the public is 1.6watts/kilogram(W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue.The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safetyto give additional protection for the public and toaccount for any variations in measurements. AAppppeennddiixxAAppppeennddiixxsafety-end-NorthA  1/27/03  2:05 PM  Page 14276
1454. Suspend conversations during hazardous drivingconditions or situations. Let the person you are speakingwith know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the callin heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain,sleet, snow and ice can be hazardous, but so is heavytraffic. As a driver, your first responsibility is to payattention to the road. 5. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers whiledriving. If you are reading an address book or businesscard, or writing a “to do” list while driving a car, you arenot watching where you are going. It’s common sense.Don’t get caught in a dangerous situation because youare reading or writing and not paying attention to theroad or nearby vehicles. 6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, placecalls when you are not moving or before pulling intotraffic. Try to plan your calls before you begin your trip orattempt to coincide your calls with times you may bestopped at a stop sign, red light or otherwise stationary.But if you need to dial while driving, follow this simpletip-dial only a few numbers, check the road and yourmirrors, then continue. 7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversationsthat may be distracting. Stressful or emotionalconversations and driving do not mix-they are distractingand even dangerous when you are behind the wheel of acar. Make people you are talking with aware you aredriving and if necessary, suspend conversations whichhave the potential to divert your attention from the road. 144But with wireless phone use, driving safely means alittle more. This brochure is a call to wireless phoneusers everywhere to make safety their first priority whenbehind the wheel of a car. Wireless telecommunicationsis keeping us in touch, simplifying our lives, protecting usin emergencies and providing opportunities to helpothers in need. When it comes to the use of wirelessphones, safety is your most important call. Wireless Phone “Safety Tips” Below are safety tips to follow while driving and using awireless phone which should be easy to remember.1. Get to know your wireless phone and its features suchas speed dial and redial. Carefully read your instructionmanual and learn to take advantage of valuable featuresmost phones offer, including automatic redial andmemory. Also, work to memorize the phone keypad soyou can use the speed dial function without taking yourattention off the road. 2. When available, use a hands free device. A number ofhands free wireless phone accessories are readilyavailable today. Whether you choose an installedmounted device for your wireless phone or a speakerphone accessory, take advantage of these devices ifavailable to you. 3. Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Makesure you place your wireless phone within easy reachand where you can grab it without removing your eyesfrom the road. If you get an incoming call at aninconvenient time, if possible, let your voice mail answerit for you. AAppppeennddiixxAAppppeennddiixxsafety-end-NorthA  1/27/03  2:05 PM  Page 14477
1468. Use your wireless phone to call for help. Your wirelessphone is one of the greatest tools you can own toprotect yourself and your family in dangerous situations-with your phone at your side, help is only three numbersaway. Dial 9-1-1 or other local emergency number in thecase of fire, traffic accident, road hazard or medicalemergency. Remember, it is a free call on your wirelessphone! 9. Use your wireless phone to help others inemergencies. Your wireless phone provides you a perfectopportunity to be a “Good Samaritan” in your community.If you see an auto accident, crime in progress or otherserious emergency where lives are in danger, call 9-1-1or other local emergency number, as you would wantothers to do for you. 10. Call roadside assistance or a special wireless non-emergency assistance number when necessary. Certainsituations you encounter while driving may requireattention, but are not urgent enough to merit a call foremergency services. But you still can use your wirelessphone to lend a hand. If you see a broken-down vehicleposing no serious hazard, a broken traffic signal, a minortraffic accident where no one appears injured or avehicle you know to be stolen, call roadside assistanceor other special non-emergency wireless number.Careless, distracted individuals and people drivingirresponsibly represent a hazard to everyone on the road.Since 1984, the Cellular Telecommunications IndustryAssociation and the wireless industry have conductededucational outreach to inform wireless phone users of147their responsibilities as safe drivers and good citizens.As we approach a new century, more and more of us willtake advantage of the benefits of wireless telephones.And, as we take to the roads, we all have aresponsibility to drive safely.“The wireless industry reminds you to use your phonesafely when driving.”Cellular Telecommunications & Internet AssociationFor more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE. For updates: http://www.wow-com.com/consumer/issues/driving/articles.cfm?ID=85AAppppeennddiixxAAppppeennddiixxsafety-end-NorthA  1/27/03  2:05 PM  Page 14678
149low level RF that does not produce heating effectscauses no known adverse health effects. Many studiesof low level RF exposures have not found any biologicaleffects. Some studies have suggested that somebiological effects may occur, but such findings have notbeen confirmed by additional research. In some cases,other researchers have had difficulty in reproducingthose studies, or in determining the reasons forinconsistent results.3. What is FDA’s role concerning the safety of wirelessphones?Under the law, FDA does not review the safety ofradiation-emitting consumer products such as wirelessphones before they can be sold, as it does with newdrugs or medical devices. However, the agency hasauthority to take action if wireless phones are shown toemit radiofrequency energy (RF) at a level that ishazardous to the user. In such a case, FDA could requirethe manufacturers of wireless phones to notify users ofthe health hazard and to repair, replace or recall thephones so that the hazard no longer exists.Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDAregulatory actions, FDA has urged the wireless phoneindustry to take a number of steps, including thefollowing:Support needed research into possible biological effectsof RF of the type emitted by wireless phones; Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RFexposure to the user that is not necessary for devicefunction; and Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the148Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless PhonesU.S. Food and Drug Administration1. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?The term  wireless phone  refers here to hand-heldwireless phones with built-in antennas, often called  cell,mobile,  or  PCS  phones. These types of wireless phonescan expose the user to measurable radiofrequencyenergy (RF) because of the short distance between thephone and the user s head. These RF exposures arelimited by Federal Communications Commission safetyguidelines that were developed with the advice of FDAand other federal health and safety agencies. When thephone is located at greater distances from the user, theexposure to RF is drastically lower because a person’s RFexposure decreases rapidly with increasing distancefrom the source. The so-called “cordless phones,” whichhave a base unit connected to the telephone wiring in ahouse, typically operate at far lower power levels, andthus produce RF exposures well within the FCC’scompliance limits.2. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?The available scientific evidence does not show that anyhealth problems are associated with using wirelessphones. There is no proof, however, that wireless phonesare absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low levels ofradiofrequency energy (RF) in the microwave range whilebeing used. They also emit very low levels of RF when inthe stand-by mode. Whereas high levels of RF canproduce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure toAAppppeennddiixxAAppppeennddiixxsafety-end-NorthA  1/27/03  2:05 PM  Page 14879
1514. What is FDA doing to find out more about the possiblehealth effects of wireless phone RF?FDA is working with the U.S. National ToxicologyProgram and with groups of investigators around theworld to ensure that high priority animal studies areconducted to address important questions about theeffects of exposure to radiofrequency energy (RF).FDA has been a leading participant in the World HealthOrganization International Electromagnetic Fields (EMF)Project since its inception in 1996. An influential resultof this work has been the development of a detailedagenda of research needs that has driven theestablishment of new research programs around theworld. The Project has also helped develop a series ofpublic information documents on EMF issues.FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & InternetAssociation (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Researchand Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research onwireless phone safety. FDA provides the scientificoversight, obtaining input from experts in government,industry, and academic organizations. CTIA-fundedresearch is conducted through contracts to independentinvestigators. The initial research will include bothlaboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users.The CRADA will also include a broad assessment ofadditional research needs in the context of the latestresearch developments around the world.5. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure toradiofrequency energy from my wireless phone?150best possible information on possible effects of wirelessphone use on human health FDA belongs to an interagency working group of thefederal agencies that have responsibility for differentaspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at thefederal level. The following agencies belong to thisworking group:National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Environmental Protection Agency Federal Communications Commission Occupational Safety and Health Administration National Telecommunications and InformationAdministration The National Institutes of Health participates in someinteragency working group activities, as well.FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wirelessphones with the Federal Communications Commission(FCC). All phones that are sold in the United States mustcomply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure.FCC relies on FDA and other health agencies for safetyquestions about wireless phones.FCC also regulates the base stations that the wirelessphone networks rely upon. While these base stationsoperate at higher power than do the wireless phonesthemselves, the RF exposures that people get from thesebase stations are typically thousands of times lower thanthose they can get from wireless phones. Base stationsare thus not the primary subject of the safety questionsdiscussed in this document.AAppppeennddiixxAAppppeennddiixxsafety-end-NorthA  1/27/03  2:05 PM  Page 15080
153Some groups sponsored by other national governmentshave advised that children be discouraged from usingwireless phones at all. For example, the government inthe United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing sucha recommendation in December 2000. They noted that noevidence exists that using a wireless phone causes braintumors or other ill effects. Their recommendation to limitwireless phone use by children was strictlyprecautionary; it was not based on scientific evidencethat any health hazard exists.7. Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risksfrom exposure to RF emissions?Since there are no known risks from exposure to RFemissions from wireless phones, there is no reason tobelieve that hands-free kits reduce risks. Hands-free kitscan be used with wireless phones for convenience andcomfort. These systems reduce the absorption of RFenergy in the head because the phone, which is thesource of the RF emissions, will not be placed againstthe head. On the other hand, if the phone is mountedagainst 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 tomeet safety requirements regardless of whether they areused against the head or against the body. Eitherconfiguration should result in compliance with the safetylimit.8. Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield thehead from RF radiation work?152If there is a risk from these products—and at this pointwe do not know that there is—it is probably very small.But if you are concerned about avoiding even potentialrisks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize yourexposure to radiofrequency energy (RF). Since time is akey factor in how much exposure a person receives,reducing the amount of time spent using a wirelessphone will reduce RF exposure.If you must conduct extended conversations by wirelessphone every day, you could place more distance betweenyour body and the source of the RF, since the exposurelevel drops off dramatically with distance. For example,you could use a headset and carry the wireless phoneaway from your body or use a wireless phone connectedto a remote antenna Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate thatwireless phones are harmful. But if you are concernedabout the RF exposure from these products, you can usemeasures like those described above to reduce your RFexposure from wireless phone use.6. What about children using wireless phones?The scientific evidence does not show a danger to usersof wireless phones, including children and teenagers. Ifyou want to take steps to lower exposure toradiofrequency energy (RF), the measures describedabove would apply to children and teenagers usingwireless phones. Reducing the time of wireless phoneuse and increasing the distance between the user andthe RF source will reduce RF exposure.AAppppeennddiixxAAppppeennddiixxsafety-end-NorthA  1/27/03  2:05 PM  Page 15281
155FDA has tested hearing aids for interference fromhandheld wireless phones and helped develop avoluntary standard sponsored by the Institute ofElectrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standardspecifies test methods and performance requirements forhearing aids and wireless phones so that that nointerference occurs when a person uses a  compatiblephone and a  compatible  hearing aid at the same time.This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000.FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones forpossible interactions with other medical devices. Shouldharmful interference be found to occur, FDA will conducttesting to assess the interference and work to resolvethe problem.10. What are the results of the research done already?The research done thus far has produced conflictingresults, and many studies have suffered from flaws intheir research methods. Animal experimentsinvestigating the effects of radiofrequency energy (RF)exposures characteristic of wireless phones have yieldedconflicting results that often cannot be repeated in otherlaboratories. A few animal studies, however, havesuggested that low levels of RF could accelerate thedevelopment of cancer in laboratory animals. However,many of the studies that showed increased tumordevelopment used animals that had been geneticallyengineered or treated with cancer-causing chemicals soas to be pre-disposed to develop cancer in the absenceof RF exposure. Other studies exposed the animals to RFfor up to 22 hours per day. These conditions are notsimilar to the conditions under which people usewireless phones, so we don t know with certainty what154Since there are no known risks from exposure to RFemissions from wireless phones, there is no reason tobelieve that accessories that claim to shield the headfrom those emissions reduce risks. Some products thatclaim to shield the user from RF absorption use specialphone cases, while others involve nothing more than ametallic accessory attached to the phone. Studies haveshown that these products generally do not work asadvertised. Unlike “hand-free” kits, these so-called“shields” may interfere with proper operation of thephone. The phone may be forced to boost its power tocompensate, leading to an increase in RF absorption. InFebruary 2002, the Federal trade Commission (FTC)charged two companies that sold devices that claimed toprotect wireless phone users from radiation with makingfalse and unsubstantiated claims. According to FTC,these defendants lacked a reasonable basis tosubstantiate their claim.9. What about wireless phone interference with medicalequipment?Radiofrequency energy (RF) from wireless phones caninteract with some electronic devices. For this reason,FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measureelectromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted cardiacpacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones.This test method is now part of a standard sponsored bythe Association for the Advancement of Medicalinstrumentation (AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort byFDA, medical device manufacturers, and many othergroups, was completed in late 2000. This standard willallow manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakersand defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI.AAppppeennddiixxAAppppeennddiixxsafety-end-NorthA  1/27/03  2:05 PM  Page 15482
156the results of such studies mean for human health.Three large epidemiology studies have been publishedsince December 2000. Between them, the studiesinvestigated any possible association between the use ofwireless phones and primary brain cancer, glioma,meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain orsalivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers. None of thestudies demonstrated the existence of any harmfulhealth effects from wireless phone RF exposures.However, none of the studies can answer questionsabout long-term exposures, since the average period ofphone use in these studies was around three years.11. What research is needed to decide whether RFexposure from wireless phones poses a health risk?A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiologicalstudies of people actually using wireless phones wouldprovide some of the data that are needed. Lifetimeanimal exposure studies could be completed in a fewyears. However, very large numbers of animals would beneeded to provide reliable proof of a cancer promotingeffect if one exists. Epidemiological studies can providedata that is directly applicable to human populations, but10 or more years  follow-up may be needed to provideanswers about some health effects, such as cancer. Thisis because the interval between the time of exposure toa cancer-causing agent and the time tumors develop - ifthey do - may be many, many years. The interpretation ofepidemiological studies is hampered by difficulties inmeasuring actual RF exposure during day-to-day use ofwireless phones. Many factors affect this measurement,such as the angle at which the phone is held, or whichmodel of phone is used.12. Which other federal agencies have responsibilitiesrelated to potential RF health effects?Additional information on the safety of RF exposures fromvarious sources can be obtained from the followingorganizations.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.htmlNational Institute for Occupational Safety and Health(NIOSH): http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/emfpg.htmlWorld health Organization (WHO): http://www.who.int/peh-emf/ International Commission on Non-Ionizing RadiationProtection: http://www.icnirp.deNational Radiation Protection Board (UK): http://www.nrpb.org.uk Updated 4/3/2002: US Food and Drug Administrationhttp://www.fda.gov/cellphonesAAppppeennddiixxAAppppeennddiixxsafety-end-NorthA  1/27/03  2:05 PM  Page 15683

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