Samsung Electronics Co SWDM8800L Cellular/PCS GSM/EDGE/WCDMA Phone with Bluetooth User Manual M8800L
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Cellular/PCS GSM/EDGE/WCDMA Phone with Bluetooth M8800L
Users Manual
Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software
of the phone or your service provider.
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Printed in Korea
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English (LTN). 11/2008. Rev. 1.0
Samsung M8800L
user manual
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This user manual has been specially
designed to guide you through the functions and
features of your mobile phone. To get started
quickly, refer to “introducing your mobile phone,”
“assembling and preparing your mobile phone,”
and “using basic functions.”
Instructional icons
Before you start, familiarise yourself with the
icons you will see in this manual:
Warning
—situations that could cause
injury to yourself or others
Caution
—situations that could cause
damage to your phone or other
equipment
Note
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information
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—the order of options or
menus you must select to perform a
step; for example: In Menu mode, select
Messages → Create message
(represents Messages, followed by
Create message)
[]
Square brackets
—phone keys; for
example: [ ] (represents the Power/
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contents
safety and usage information 1
Safety warnings .......................................... 1
Safety precautions ...................................... 3
Important usage information ....................... 6
introducing your mobile phone 9
Unpack ....................................................... 9
Phone layout ............................................ 10
Keys ......................................................... 11
Display ..................................................... 12
Icons ........................................................ 12
assembling and preparing your
mobile phone 15
Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ... 15
Charge the battery .................................... 17
Insert a memory card (optional) ................. 18
using basic functions 19
Turn your phone on and off ...................... 19
Access menus .......................................... 20
Switch applications ................................... 20
Use widgets ............................................. 20
Customize your phone .............................. 21
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Use basic call functions ............................ 22
Send and view messages ......................... 23
Add and find contacts .............................. 26
Use basic camera functions ...................... 27
Listen to music ......................................... 29
Browse the web ....................................... 30
using advanced functions 32
Use advanced call functions ..................... 32
Use advanced phonebook functions ......... 34
Use advanced messaging functions .......... 35
Use advanced music functions ................. 36
using tools and applications 40
Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ............ 40
Activate and send an SOS message ......... 42
Activate the mobile tracker ....................... 42
View the phone display on a TV ................ 43
Record and play voice memos .................. 43
Edit images ............................................... 44
Print images ............................................. 46
Edit videos ................................................ 47
Synchronize data ...................................... 49
Use RSS reader ........................................ 50
Use Java-powered games and
applications .............................................. 51
Create and view world clocks ................... 51
Set and use alarms ................................... 52
Use the calculator ..................................... 52
Convert currencies or measurements ....... 53
Set a countdown timer ............................. 53
Use the stopwatch ................................... 53
Create a new task .................................... 53
Create a text memo .................................. 54
Create sketches ....................................... 54
Manage your calendar .............................. 55
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safety and
usage
information
Comply with the following precautions to avoid
dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak
performance of your mobile phone.
Keep your phone away from small
children and pets
Keep your phone and all accessories out of the
reach of small children or animals. Small parts
may cause choking or serious injury if
swallowed.
Protect your hearing
Safety warnings
Listening to a headset at high
volumes can damage your hearing.
Use only the minimum volume setting
necessary to hear your conversation
or music.
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safety and usage information
Install mobile phones and
equipment with caution
Ensure that any mobile phones or related
equipment installed in your vehicle are securely
mounted. Avoid placing your phone and
accessories near or in an air bag deployment
area. Improperly installed wireless equipment
can cause serious injury when air bags inflate
rapidly.
Handle and dispose of batteries and
chargers with care
• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and
chargers specifically designed for your
phone. Incompatible batteries and chargers
can cause serious injuries or damage to your
phone.
• Never dispose of batteries or phones in a
fire. Follow all local regulations when
disposing used batteries or phones.
• Never place batteries or phones on or in
heating devices, such as microwave ovens,
stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode
when overheated.
• Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid
exposing the battery to high external
pressure, which can lead to an internal short
circuit and overheating.
Avoid interference with pacemakers
Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches)
between mobile phones and pacemakers to
avoid potential interference, as recommended
by manufacturers and the independent
research group, Wireless Technology
Research. If you have any reason to suspect
that your phone is interfering with a pacemaker
or other medical device, turn off the phone
immediately and contact the manufacturer of
the pacemaker or medical device for guidance.
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safety and usage information
Turn off the phone in potentially
explosive environments
Do not use your phone at refueling points
(service stations) or near fuels or chemicals.
Turn off your phone whenever directed by
warning signs or instructions. Your phone could
cause explosions or fire in and around fuel or
chemical storage and transfer areas or blasting
areas. Do not store or carry flammable liquids,
gases, or explosive materials in the same
compartment as the phone, its parts, or
accessories.
Reduce the risk of repetitive motion
injuries
When sending text messages or playing games
on your phone, hold the phone with a relaxed
grip, press the keys lightly, use special features
that reduce the number of keys you have to
press (such as templates and predictive text),
and take frequent breaks.
Drive safely at all times
Avoid using your phone while driving and obey
all regulations that restrict the use of mobile
phones while driving. Use hands-free
accessories to increase your safety when
possible.
Follow all safety warnings and
regulations
Comply with any regulations that restrict the use
of a mobile phone in a certain area.
Use only Samsung-approved
accessories
Using incompatible accessories may damage
your phone or cause injury.
Safety precautions
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Turn off the phone near medical
equipment
Your phone can interfere with medical
equipment in hospitals or health care facilities.
Follow all regulations, posted warnings, and
directions from medical personnel.
Turn off the phone or disable the
wireless functions when in an
aircraft
Your phone can cause interference with aircraft
equipment. Follow all airline regulations and turn
off your phone or switch to a mode that
disables the wireless functions when directed
by airline personnel.
Protect batteries and chargers from
damage
• Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very
hot temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or
above 45° C/113° F). Extreme temperatures
can reduce the charging capacity and life of
your batteries.
• Prevent batteries from contacting metal
objects, as this can create a connection
between the + and - terminals of your
batteries and lead to temporary or
permanent battery damage.
• Never use a damaged charger or battery.
Handle your phone carefully and
sensibly
• Do not allow your phone to get wet—liquids
can cause serious damage. Do not handle
your phone with wet hands. Water damage
to your phone can void your manufacturer’s
warranty.
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safety and usage information
• Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty,
dirty areas to prevent damage to moving
parts.
• Your phone is a complex electronic device—
protect it from impacts and rough handling
to avoid serious damage.
• Do not paint your phone, as paint can clog
moving parts and prevent proper operation.
• Avoid using the phone’s camera flash or light
close to the eyes of children or animals.
• Your phone and memory cards may be
damaged by exposure to magnetic fields.
Do not use carrying cases or accessories
with magnetic closures or allow your phone
to come in contact with magnetic fields for
extended periods of time.
Avoid interference with other
electronic devices
Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals
that may interfere with unshielded or improperly
shielded electronic equipment, such as
pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices,
and other electronic devices in homes or
vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of your
electronic devices to solve any interference
problems you experience.
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safety and usage information
Use your phone in the normal
position
Avoid contact with your phone’s internal
antenna.
Allow only qualified personnel to
service your phone
Allowing unqualified personnel to service your
phone may result in damage to your phone and
will void your warranty.
Ensure maximum battery and
charger life
• Avoid charging batteries for more than a
week, as overcharging may shorten battery
life.
• Over time, unused batteries will discharge
and must be recharged before use.
• Disconnect chargers from power sources
when not in use.
• Use batteries only for their intended
purpose.
Handle SIM cards and memory
cards with care
• Do not remove a card while the phone is
transferring or accessing information, as this
could result in loss of data and/or damage to
the card or phone.
• Protect cards from strong shocks, static
electricity, and electrical noise from other
devices.
• Frequent writing and erasing will shorten the
life span of memory cards.
• Do not touch gold-colored contacts or
terminals with your fingers or metal objects. If
dirty, wipe the card with a soft cloth.
Important usage information
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Ensure access to emergency
services
Emergency calls from your phone may not be
possible in some areas or circumstances.
Before traveling in remote or undeveloped
areas, plan an alternate method of contacting
emergency services personnel.
During testing, the maximum SAR values
recorded for this model were:
GSM850 x.xx x.xx
GSM900 x.xx x.xx
GSM1800 x.xx x.xx
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introducing your
mobile phone
In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s
layout, keys, display, and icons.
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:
•Mobile phone
• Battery
• Travel adapter (charger)
• User manual
The items supplied with your phone may vary
depending on the software and accessories
available in your region or offered by your
service provider.
You can obtain additional accessories from
your local Samsung dealer.
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Phone layout
The front of your phone includes the following
keys and features:
The rear of your phone includes the following
keys and features:
Front camera
lens for video
calls
Power/Menu
exit key
Dial key
Touch screen
Earpiece
Memory card
slot
Mouthpiece Back key
Application
switch key
Hold key
Light sensor
You can lock the touch screen and keys to
prevent any unwanted phone operations. To
lock, press [
HOLD
].
Battery cover
Rear camera
lens
Flashbulb
Multifunction
jack
Camera key Internal
antenna
Photo album
key
Volume key
Speaker
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Keys
Key Function
Dial
Make or answer a call; In
Idle mode, retrieve recently
dialed, missed, or received
numbers
Back In Menu mode, return to the
previous level
Power/
Menu exit
Turn the phone on and off
(press and hold); End a call;
In Menu mode, return to the
main menu screen or return
to Idle mode
Application
switch
Open the application switch
window to access other
applications without exiting
the current application
Hold Look or unlock the touch
screen and keys
Volume Adjust the phone’s volume
Photo
album
In Idle mode, open your
photos or videos
Camera
In Idle mode, turn on the
camera (press and hold); In
Camera mode, take a
photo or record a video;
From the dialing screen,
make a video call
Key Function
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Display
Your phone’s display consists of the following
areas:
Icons
Learn about the icons that appear on your
display.
Icon line
Displays various icons
Text and graphic area
Displays messages,
instructions, and
information you enter
Softkey line
Displays the current
actions assigned to each
area
Keypad Phonebook Messages Menu
Icon Definition
Signal strength
GPRS network connected
Transferring data via GPRS network
EDGE network connected
Transferring data via EDGE network
UMTS network connected
Transferring data via UMTS network
HSDPA network connected
Transferring data via HSDPA network
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Voice call in progress
Video call in progress
Alarm activated
Browsing the web
Connected to secured web page
Roaming (outside of normal service
area)
Call diverting activated
Bluetooth activated
Bluetooth hands-free car kit or
headset connected
Synchronized with PC
Memory card inserted
Icon Definition
New text message (SMS)
New multimedia message (MMS)
New email message
New voice mail message
New push message
New configuration message
New video message
Text m ess age f ull
Multimedia message full
Email message full
Voice mail message full
Push message full
Icon Definition
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Configuration message full
Normal profile activated
Silent profile activated
Driving profile activated
Meeting profile activated
Outdoor profile activated
Offline profile activated
Battery power level
Current time
Icon Definition
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assembling and
preparing your
mobile phone
Get started by assembling and setting up
your mobile phone for its first use.
Install the SIM or USIM card and
battery
When you subscribe to a cellular service, you
will receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM
card, with subscription details, such as your
personal identification number (PIN) and optional
services.
To use UMTS services, you can purchase a
Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM)
card.
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To install the SIM or USIM card and battery,
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Insert the SIM or USIM card.
If the phone is on, press and hold [ ] to
turn it off.
• Place the SIM or USIM card in the phone
with the gold-colored contacts facing
down.
• Without inserting a SIM or USIM card, you
can use your phone’s non-network
services and some menus.
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3. Insert the battery.
4. Replace the battery cover.
Charge the battery
Before using the phone for the first time, you
must charge the battery.
1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack
and plug the small end of the travel adapter
into the multifunction jack.
2. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into
a power outlet.
Improperly connecting the travel adapter can
cause serious damage to the phone. Any
damages by misuse are not covered by the
warranty.
With the
triangle
facing up
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3. When the battery is fully charged (the
icon is no longer moving), unplug the travel
adapter from the power outlet.
4. Unplug the travel adapter from the phone.
5. Close the cover to the multifunction jack.
Insert a memory card (optional)
To store additional multimedia files, you must
insert a memory card. Your phone accepts
microSD™ memory cards up to 8 GB
(depending on memory card manufacturer and
type).
1. Open the cover to the memory card slot on
the side of the phone.
2. Insert a memory card with the label side
facing up.
3. Push the memory card in the memory card
slot until it locks in place.
To remove the memory card, push it gently until
it disengages from the phone, and then pull the
memory card out of the memory card slot.
About the low battery indicator
When your battery is low, the phone will emit
a warning tone and a low battery message.
The battery icon will also be empty and
blinking. If the battery level becomes too low,
the phone will automatically power off.
Recharge your battery to continue using your
phone.
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functions
Learn how to perform basic operations and use
the main features of your mobile phone.
Turn your phone on and off
To turn your phone on,
1. Press and hold [ ].
2. Enter your PIN and tap Confirm (if
necessary).
To turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above.
Switch to the offline profile
By switching to the offline profile, you can use
your phone’s non-network services in areas
where wireless devices are prohibited, such as
airplanes and hospitals.
To switch to the offline profile, in Menu mode,
tap Settings → Phone profiles → Offline.
Follow all posted warnings and directions
from official personnel when in areas where
wireless devices are prohibited.
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Access menus
To access your phone’s menus,
1. In Idle mode, tap Menu to access Menu
mode.
2. Select a menu or option.
3. Press the Back key to move up one level;
Press [ ] twice to return to Idle mode.
Switch applications
Learn to switch to other applications from a
menu, without closing the menu screen you are
using.
1. While using a menu, press [ ].
The following applications are available:
•Call: open the dialing screen
•Music player: launch the music player
•Messages: access the Messages
menu
•Browser: launch the web browser
•Main menu: access the main menu
screen
2. Select an application.
Use widgets
Learn to use widgets on the toolbar.
Open the toolbar
In Idle mode, tap the arrow at the bottom left of
the screen to open the toolbar. You can
rearrange widgets on the toolbar or move them
to the idle screen.
Depending on your region or service
provider, available widgets may vary.
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Add the widgets to the idle screen
1. Open the toolbar.
2. Drag a widget from the toolbar to the idle
screen. You can position the widget
anywhere on the screen.
Change the widgets
1. In Menu mode, tap Settings → Display
and light → Widget.
2. Select the widgets you want to include to
the toolbar and tap Save.
Customize your phone
Get more from your phone by customizing it to
match your preferences.
Adjust the volume of the key tones
In Idle mode, press the Volume key up or down
to adjust the key tone volume.
Adjust the vibration intensity on the
touch screen
You can adjust the intensity of the vibration
when you tap the phone screen.
1. In Idle mode, press the Volume key up or
down.
2. Tap Vibration and press the Volume key up
or down to adjust the intensity of the
vibration.
Switch to or from the silent profile
In Idle mode, tap Keypad and tap and hold
to silence or unsilence your phone.
Change your ringtone
1. In Menu mode, tap Settings → Phone
profiles.
2. Tap next to the profile you are using.
3. Tap Voice call ringtone or Video call
ringtone.
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4. Select a ringtone from the list and tap
Save.
5. Tap Save.
Select a wallpaper (Idle mode)
1. In Menu mode, tap Settings → Display
and light → Wallpaper.
2. Scroll left or right to an image.
3. Tap Set.
Lock your phone
1. In Menu mode, tap Settings → Security.
2. Tap On under Phone lock.
3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and tap
Confirm.
4. Enter the new password again and tap
Confirm.
Use basic call functions
Learn to make or answer calls and use basic
call functions.
Make a call
1. In Idle mode, tap Keypad and enter an area
code and a phone number.
2. Press [ ] or tap Voice call to dial the
number.
For a video call, tap More → Video call or
press
[]
.
3. To end the call, press [ ].
Answer a call
1. When a call comes in, press [ ].
2. For a video call, press [ ] and tap Show
me.
3. To end the call, press [ ].
During a call, your phone automatically locks
the touch screen to prevent accidental
inputs. To unlock, press [
HOLD
].
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Adjust the volume
To adjust the volume during a call, press the
Volume key up or down.
Use the speakerphone feature
1. During a call, tap Speaker → Yes to
activate the speaker.
2. To switch back to the earpiece, tap
Speaker.
Use the headset
By plugging the supplied headset into the
phone, you can make and answer calls:
• To redial the last call, press and hold the
headset button, and then press again and
hold.
• To answer a call, press the headset button.
• To end a call, press the headset button.
Send and view messages
Learn to send and view text (SMS), multimedia
(MMS), and email messages.
Send a text or multimedia message
1. In Menu mode, tap Messages → Create
message → Message.
2. Tap Tap to add recipient → Enter
manually.
3. Enter a destination number and tap Done.
4. Tap Tap to add text.
5. Enter your message text and tap Done.
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For sending as a text message, skip to step
7. For attaching multimedia, continue with
step 6.
6. Tap Add media and add an item.
7. Tap Send to send the message.
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Send an email
1. In Menu mode, tap Messages → Create
message → Email.
2. Tap Tap to add recipient → Enter
manually.
3. Enter an email address and tap Done.
4. Tap Tap to add subject.
5. Enter a subject and tap Done.
6. Tap Tap to add text.
7. Enter your email text and tap Done.
8. Tap Add files and attach a file (if
necessary).
9. Tap Send to send the message.
Enter text
With your phone’s touch screen, you can enter
text and create messages or notes.
Change the text input method
When you open the text input field, the virtual
keypad appears. Tap the down arrow next to
Keypad and select one of the following input
methods for entering text:
•Keypad
• Handwr. full sc.
• Handwriting box 1
• Handwriting box 2
You can use a wide keyboard when you
rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape
view when entering text.
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Enter text using the keypad
1. Change the text input method to Keypad.
2. Tap the appropriate virtual key to enter text.
• To change case or use numbers or
symbols, tap Abc.
• To enter text in T9 mode, tap T9.
You can use the following text input modes:
Enter text using the handwriting full
screen
1. Change the text input method to Handwr.
full sc.
2. Write each character anywhere on the
screen.
To change case or use numbers or
symbols, tap Abc.
Enter text using the handwriting box1
1. Change the text input method to
Handwriting box 1.
2. Write each character in the writing area at
the bottom of the screen.
Write numbers and symbols in the ?1
column at the bottom right of the writing
area.
Mode Function
ABC
Tap the appropriate
virtual key
until
the character you want appears on
the display.
T9
1.
Tap
the appropriate virtual key to
enter an entire word.
2. When the word displays correctly,
tap to insert a space. If the
correct word does not display,
select an alternate word from the
list that appears.
Number Tap t he
appropriate virtual key
to
enter a number.
Symbol Tap the
appropriate virtual key
to
select a symbol.
Mode Function
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Enter text using the handwriting box2
1. Change the text input method to
Handwriting box 2.
2. Write each character in the writing area at
the bottom of the screen.
To change case or use numbers or
symbols, tap Abc.
View text or multimedia messages
1. In Menu mode, tap Messages → Inbox.
2. Select a text or multimedia message.
View an email
1. In Menu mode, tap Messages → Email
inbox.
2. Select an account.
3. Tap Download.
4. Select an email or a header.
5. If you selected a header, tap Retrieve to
view the body of the email.
Add and find contacts
Learn the basics of using the phonebook
feature.
Add a new contact
1. In Idle mode, tap Keypad and enter a
phone number.
2. Tap More → Add to Phonebook → New.
3. Tap Phone or SIM.
4. Enter contact information.
5. Tap Save to add the contact to memory.
Find a contact
1. In Menu mode, tap Phonebook.
2. Drag to select the first letter of the name
you want to find.
3. Select the contact’s name from the search
list.
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Use basic camera functions
Learn the basics to capture and view photos
and videos.
Capture photos
1. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to
landscape view.
2. In Idle mode, press and hold
[]
to turn on
the camera.
3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any
adjustments.
4. Press
[]
to take a photo.
The photo is saved automatically.
View photos
In Menu mode, tap My files → Images → My
photos → a photo file.
To categorize and view photos in a wide view,
1. In Menu mode, tap Photo browser.
2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to
landscape view.
3. Tap and select a category to display
the photos.
4. Scroll left or right to view photos.
Once you have found a contact, you can:
• call the contact by tapping
• edit the contact information by tapping
Edit
When you turn on the camera, the display
may appear blank due to temporary
electrostatic discharge. Try restarting the
phone to solve the problem.
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Capture videos
1. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to
landscape view.
2. In Idle mode, press and hold
[]
to turn on
the camera.
3. Tap to switch to Recording mode.
4. Aim the lens at the subject and make any
adjustments.
5. Press
[]
to start recording.
6. Press
[]
to stop recording.
The video is saved automatically.
View videos
In Menu mode, tap My files → Videos → My
video clips → a video file.
Tag faces in your photos
Learn to tag faces in your photos and make
calls or send messages from photos. Before
making calls or sending messages, you must
create face tags.
To tag faces in your photos,
1. Select a photo by pressing [ ].
2. Tap to add a tag to a person’s face.
3. Tap , move or resize the rectangle on a
face, and tap
(if necessary).
4. Tap Add → Add name.
5. Enter a name of the face tag and tap Done.
6. Tap Options → Edit → Link to Phonebook
→ Create contact to save a new contact
with the face tag to the phonebook.
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To make calls or send messages from photos,
1. Select a photo with a face tag by pressing
[].
2. Tap . The face tag appears with the
name.
3. Tap Options
→ Call or Message.
Listen to music
Learn how to listen to music via the music
player or FM radio.
Listen to the FM radio
1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s
multifunction jack.
2. In Menu mode, tap Applications → FM
radio.
3. Tap Yes to start automatic tuning.
The radio scans and saves available
stations automatically.
4. Tap or to select a radio station.
If you want to get information about the
song you hear, tap More → Music
recognition.
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5. To turn off the FM radio, tap .
Listen to music files
Start by transferring files to your phone or
memory card:
• Download from the wireless web.
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• Download from a PC with the optional
Samsung PC Studio.
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• Receive via Bluetooth.
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The first time you access the FM radio, you
will be prompted to start automatic tuning.
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• Copy to your memory card.
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• Synchronize with Windows Media Player 11.
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After transferring music files to your phone or
memory card,
1. In Menu mode, tap Music → Music player.
2. Select a music category → a music file.
3. Control playback using the following icons:
Browse the web
Learn to access and bookmark your favorite
web pages.
Browse web pages
1. In Menu mode, tap Applications →
Browser → Home to launch your service
provider’s homepage.
2. Navigate web pages using the following
icons:
Icon Function
Pause playback
Play playback
Skip backward; Scan backward in
a file (tap and hold)
Skip forward; Scan forward in a
file (tap and hold)
Adjust the volume up or down
Icon Function
Move backward or forward on a
web page
Refresh the current web page
Return to the homepage
Zoom on a web page
Add a bookmark
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Bookmark your favorite web pages
1. In Menu mode, tap Applications →
Browser → Bookmarks.
2. Tap Add.
3. Enter a page title and a web address (URL).
4. Tap Save.
Open a list of saved bookmarks
Change the view mode
Icon Function
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functions
Learn how to perform advanced operations
and use additional features of your mobile
phone.
Use advanced call functions
Learn about your phone’s additional calling
capabilities.
View and dial missed calls
Your phone will display calls you have missed
on the display. To dial the number of a missed
call,
1. Tap the missed call you want to dial from the
event alert widget.
2. Press [ ] to dial.
Call a recently dialed number
1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to display a list of
recent numbers.
2. Scroll to the number you want and tap .
Hold a call or retrieve a held call
Tap Hold to place a call on hold or tap Retrieve
to retrieve a held call.
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Dial a second call
If your network supports this function, you can
dial another number during a call:
1. Tap Hold to place the first call on hold.
2. Tap Keypad, enter the second number to
dial, and press [ ].
3. Tap Swap to switch between the two calls.
4. To end the call on hold, tap On hold and
tap .
5. To end the current call, press [ ].
Answer a second call
If your network supports this function, you can
answer a second incoming call:
1. Press [ ] to answer the second call.
The first call is automatically placed on hold.
2. Tap Swap to switch between the calls.
Make a multiparty call (conference
call)
1. Call the first party you want to add to the
multiparty call.
2. While connected to the first party, call the
second party.
The first party is automatically placed on
hold.
3. When connected to the second party, tap
Join.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more parties
(if necessary).
5. To end the multiparty call, press [ ].
Call an international number
1. In Idle mode, tap Keypad and tap and hold
0 to insert the + character.
2. Enter the complete number you want to dial
(country code, area code, and phone
number), and then press [ ] to dial.
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Call a contact from the phonebook
You can call numbers directly from the
phonebook using stored contacts.
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1. In Menu mode, tap Phonebook.
2. Scroll to the number you want to dial and
tap .
Use advanced phonebook
functions
Learn to create namecards, set speed dial
numbers and create groups of contacts.
Create a namecard
1. In Menu mode, tap Phonebook → More →
My namecard.
2. Enter your personal details.
3. Tap Save.
Set speed dial numbers
1. In Menu mode, tap Phonebook.
2. Tap the down arrow next to the Contacts
box and select Favourites.
3. Tap Add.
4. Select a contact.
The contact is saved to the speed dial
number.
Create a group of contacts
By creating groups of contacts, you can assign
group names, ringtones, caller ID photos, and
vibration type to each group or send messages
and emails to an entire group. Start by creating
a group:
1. In Menu mode, tap Phonebook.
2. Tap the down arrow next to the Contacts
box and select Groups.
You can send your namecard by attaching it
to a message or email or transferring it via the
Bluetooth wireless feature.
The first five speed dial numbers will be
assigned to the favorite contacts (
)
on the
widget toolbar.
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3. Tap Create group.
4. Set a group name, the caller ID photo, a
group ringtone, and vibration type.
5. Tap Save.
Use advanced messaging
functions
Learn to create templates and use templates to
create new messages.
Create a text template
1. In Menu mode, tap Messages →
Templates → Text templates.
2. Tap Create to open a new template
window.
3. Tap
the screen.
4. Enter your text and tap Done.
5. Tap More → Save as template.
Create a multimedia template
1. In Menu mode, tap Messages →
Templates → Multimedia templates.
2. Tap Create to open a new template
window.
3. Create a multimedia message, with a
subject and desired attachments, to use as
your template.
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4. Tap More → Save as template.
Insert text templates in new
messages
1. To start a new message, in Menu mode,
tap Messages → Create message → a
message type.
2. Tap More → Insert → Text template → a
template.
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Create a message from a
multimedia template
1. In Menu mode, tap Messages →
Templates → Multimedia templates.
2. Select the template you want.
3. Tap Edit.
Your template opens as a new multimedia
message.
Use advanced music functions
Learn to prepare music files, create playlists,
and store radio stations.
Copy music files via Samsung PC
Studio
1. In Menu mode, tap Settings → Phone
settings → PC connections → Samsung
PC studio → Save.
2. Using an optional PC data cable, connect
the multifunction jack on your phone to a
PC.
3. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files
from the PC to the phone.
Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for
more information.
Copy music files to a memory card
1. Insert a memory card.
2. In Menu mode, tap Settings → Phone
settings → PC connections → Mass
storage → Save.
3. Press [ ] to return to Idle mode.
4. Using an optional PC data cable, connect
the multifunction jack on your phone to a
PC.
When connected, a pop-up window will
appear on the PC.
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5. Select Open folder to view files in the
pop-up window on the PC.
6. Copy files from the PC to the memory card.
Synchronize your phone with
Windows Media Player
1. Insert a memory card.
2. In Menu mode, tap Settings → Phone
settings → PC connections → Media
player → Save.
3. Press [ ] to return to Idle mode.
4. Using an optional PC data cable, connect
the multifunction jack on your phone to a
PC with Windows Media Player installed.
When connected, a pop-up window will
appear on the PC.
5. Select Sync digital media files to this
device in the pop-up window on the PC.
6. Edit or enter your phone’s name in the pop-
up window (if necessary), and then click
Finish.
7. Select and drag the music files you want to
the sync list.
8. Click Start Sync.
Create a playlist
1. In Menu mode, tap Music → Music player
→ Playlists.
2. Tap Create.
3. Tap the text input field.
4. Enter a title for your new playlist and tap
Done.
5. To assign an image to the playlist, tap Tap
to edit and select an image or capture a
new photo.
6. Tap Save.
7. Select the new playlist.
8. Tap Add → Tracks.
9. Select the files you want to include and tap
Add.
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Customize your music player
settings
1. In Menu mode, tap Music → Music player.
2. Tap Settings.
3. Adjust the settings to customize your music
player.
4. Tap Save.
Record songs from the FM radio
1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s
multifunction jack.
2. In Menu mode, tap Applications → FM
radio.
3. Tap to start the FM radio.
4. Tap More → Record to start recording.
5. When you are finished recording, tap Stop.
The music file will be saved in Radio clips
(tap My files → Sounds).
Store radio stations automatically
1. In Menu mode, tap Applications → FM
radio.
2. Tap More → Self-tuning.
3. Tap Yes to confirm (if necessary).
The radio scans and saves available
stations automatically.
The recording feature is developed for voice
recording only. The quality of the recording
will be much lower than digital media.
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Find information of music
Learn to access an online music service and
get information about the songs you hear while
on the move.
1. In Menu mode, tap Music → Music
recognition.
2. Select Music recognition to connect to
the server.
3. When your phone is successfully
registered, tap to record a part of music
you want to find.
Some service providers may not support this
service and the database may not have
information for all songs.
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applications
Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s
tools and additional applications.
Use the Bluetooth wireless
feature
Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to
other wireless devices for exchanging data and
using hands-free features.
Turn on the Bluetooth wireless
feature
1. In Menu mode, tap Applications →
Bluetooth.
2. Tap the circle in the center to turn on the
Bluetooth wireless feature.
3.
To allow other devices to locate your phone,
tap
Settings →
My phone’s visibility → On
→ Save
.
If you select Custom, set duration that your
phone is visible.
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Find and pair with other Bluetooth-
enabled devices
1. In Menu mode, tap Applications →
Bluetooth → Search.
2. Select and drag a device icon into the
center.
3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless
feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN,
if it has one, and tap Done.
When the owner of the other device enters
the same code or accepts the connection,
pairing is complete.
Send data using the Bluetooth
wireless feature
1. Select the file or item from one of your
phone’s applications that you want to send.
2. Tap Send via → Bluetooth.
Receive data using the Bluetooth
wireless feature
1. Enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless
feature and tap OK (if necessary).
2. Tap Yes to confirm that you are willing to
receive data from the device (if necessary).
Use Remote SIM mode
In Remote SIM mode, you can make or answer
calls only with a connected Bluetooth hands-
free car kit via the SIM or USIM card on your
phone.
To activate Remote SIM mode,
1. In Menu mode, tap Applications →
Bluetooth → Settings.
2. Tap Remote SIM mode → On.
3. Tap Save.
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To use Remote SIM mode, start the Bluetooth
connection from a Bluetooth hands-free car kit.
Activate and send an SOS
message
When you have an emergency, you can send
an SOS message asking for help.
1. In Menu mode, tap Messages → SOS
messages → Sending options.
2. Tap On to turn on the SOS messaging
feature.
3. Tap Recipients to open the recipient list.
4. Tap Contacts to open your contact list.
5. Select the contacts you want and tap Add.
6. Select a phone number (if necessary).
7. Tap OK to save the recipients.
8. Tap Repeat and set the number of times to
repeat the SOS message.
9. Tap Save → Yes.
To send an SOS message, the keys must be
locked. Press the Volume key four times.
Activate the mobile tracker
When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM
card in your phone, the mobile tracker feature
will automatically send the contact number to
two recipients to help you locate and recover
your phone. To activate the mobile tracker,
1. In Menu mode, tap Settings → Security →
uTrack.
2. Enter your password and tap Confirm.
The Bluetooth hands-free car kit must be
authorized. To authorize, tap the device and
select
Authorise device
.
This feature may not be available depending
on your region or service provider.
Once you send an SOS message, all phone
functions will be suspended until you press
[
HOLD
].
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3. Tap On to turn on the mobile tracker.
4. Tap Recipients to open the recipient list.
5. Tap the recipient field.
6. Enter a phone number and tap Done.
7. Tap OK to save the recipients.
8. Tap Sender.
9. Enter the sender’s name and tap Done.
10. Tap Save → Accept.
View the phone display on a TV
Learn to view files by connecting your phone to
a TV.
1. With the TV on, connect your phone to the
TV with a TV out cable.
2. Switch the TV to the appropriate external
input mode.
If you cannot view the phone via the TV, try
changing the TV-out settings: In Menu
mode, tap Settings → Phone settings →
TV-out → a video encoding system.
Record and play voice memos
Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder.
Record a voice memo
1. In Menu mode, tap Applications → Voice
recorder.
2. Tap to start recording.
3. Speak your memo into the microphone.
4. When you are finished speaking, tap .
Your memo is saved automatically.
Play a voice memo
1. In Menu mode, tap My files → Sounds →
Voice clips.
2. Select a file.
Your files may not display correctly, due to
differences in video systems or quality of the
TV display. The Bluetooth stereo headset
and zoom functions will not work in TV-out
mode.
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3. Control the playback using the following
icons:
Edit images
Learn to edit images and apply fun effects.
Apply effects to images
1. In Menu mode, tap My files → Images →
My photos → a photo file.
2. Tap .
3. Tap Edit → Effects → an effect option.
4. Select a variation of the effect to apply and
tap Done.
To apply a blur effect to a specific area of
an image, move or resize the rectangle and
tap Blur → Done.
5. When you are finished with applying
effects, tap Files → Save as.
6. Select a memory location (if necessary).
7. Enter a new file name for the image and tap
Done.
Adjust an image
1. In Menu mode, tap My files → Images →
My photos → a photo file.
2. Tap .
3. Tap Edit → Adjust → an adjustment option
(brightness, contrast, or color).
To adjust the image automatically, select
Auto level.
4. Adjust the image as desired and tap Done.
Icon Function
Pause playback
Play playback
Scan backward in a file
Scan forward in a file
Adjust the volume up or down
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5. When you are finished with adjustment, tap
Files → Save as.
6. Select a memory location (if necessary).
7. Enter a new file name for the image and tap
Done.
Transform an image
1. In Menu mode, tap My files → Images →
My photos → a photo file.
2. Tap .
3. Tap Edit → Transform → Resize, Rotate,
or Flip.
4. Rotate or flip the image as desired and tap
Done.
To resize the image, select a size and tap
Save → Done.
5. When you are finished with transforming
options, tap Files → Save as.
6. Select a memory location (if necessary).
7. Enter a new file name for the image and tap
Done.
Crop an image
1. In Menu mode, tap My files → Images →
My photos → a photo file.
2. Tap .
3. Tap Edit → Crop.
4. Move the rectangle over the area you want
to crop and tap Crop → Done.
5. When you are finished cropping, tap Files
→ Save as.
6. Select a memory location (if necessary).
7. Enter a new file name for the image and tap
Done.
Insert a visual feature
1. In Menu mode, tap My files → Images →
My photos → a photo file.
2. Tap .
3. Tap Edit → Insert → a visual feature (frame,
image, clip art, emoticon, or text).
4. Select a visual feature or enter text.
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5. Tap Done.
6. When you are finished adding visual
features, tap Files → Save as.
7. Select a memory location (if necessary).
8. Enter a new file name for the image and tap
Done.
Add a memo
1. In Menu mode, tap My files → Images →
My photos → a photo file.
2. Tap .
3. Tap Edit → Memo on screen.
4. Select a color and enter a memo on the
screen.
5. Tap Done.
6. When you are finished, tap Files → Save
as.
7. Select a memory location (if necessary).
8. Enter a new file name for the image and tap
Done.
Print images
Learn to print your image with an optional PC
data cable or the Bluetooth wireless feature.
To print an image using an optional PC data
cable,
1. Connect the multifunction jack on your
phone to a compatible printer.
2. Open an image.
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3. Tap More → Print via → USB.
4. Set print options and print the image.
To print an image using the Bluetooth wireless
feature,
1. Open an image.
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2. Tap More → Print via → Bluetooth.
3. Select a Bluetooth-enabled printer and pair
with the printer.
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4. Set print options and print the image.
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Edit videos
Learn to edit video files and apply visual effects.
Trim any segment
1. In Menu mode, tap Applications → Video
editor.
2. Tap Files → Import image or Import
video.
3. Select an image or video category → an
image or video → Add.
For an image, select the duration that the
image displays.
4. Tap More → Files to add more images or
videos.
5. Tap Edit → Trim.
6. Tap to play the video and tap Start
mark at the point where you want the new
video to begin.
7. Tap End mark at the point where you want
the new video to end.
8. Tap Trim.
9. When you are finished, tap More → Export
→ Video → Yes.
To save the project for future use, tap
More
→ Files → Save project
. The project will be
saved in
Other files
.
10. Enter a new file name and tap Done.
11. To check the file, tap Yes (if necessary).
Split videos
1. In Menu mode, tap Applications → Video
editor.
2. Tap Files → Import image or Import
video.
3. Select an image or video category → an
image or video → Add.
For an image, select the duration that the
image displays.
4. Tap More → Files to add more images or
videos.
5. Tap Edit → Split.
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6. Tap to play the video and tap Split
point → Split to divide the file into two
clips.
7. Insert an image or video as desired
between the clips.
8. When you are finished, tap More → Export
→ Video → Yes.
To save the project for future use, tap
More
→ Files → Save project
. The project will be
saved in
Other files
.
9. Enter a new file name and tap Done.
10. To check the file, tap Yes (if necessary).
Insert text
1. In Menu mode, tap Applications → Video
editor.
2. Tap Files → Import image or Import
video.
3. Select an image or video category → an
image or video → Add.
For an image, select the duration that the
image displays.
4. Tap More → Files to add more images or
videos.
5. Tap Edit → Insert → Text.
6. Tap to play the video and tap Start
mark at the point where you want the text
to be displayed.
7. Tap End mark at the point where you want
the text to be disappeared.
8. Tap Insert.
9. Enter text and tap Done.
10. Move or resize the text and tap Done.
11. When you are finished, tap More → Export
→ Video → Yes.
To save the project for future use, tap
More
→ Files → Save project
. The project will be
saved in
Other files
.
Inserting text to a video may not be available
depending on your service provider.
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12. Enter a new file name and tap Done.
13. To check the file, tap Yes (if necessary).
Add sound track
1. In Menu mode, tap Applications → Video
editor.
2. Tap Files → Import image or Import
video.
3. Select an image or video category → an
image or video → Add.
For an image, select the duration that the
image displays.
4. Tap More → Files to add more images or
videos.
5. Tap Additional audio track → Import
sound.
6. Tap Sounds → a sound category → a
sound → Add.
7. When you are finished, tap More → Export
→ Video → Yes.
To save the project for future use, tap
More
→ Files → Save project
. The project will be
saved in
Other files
.
8. Enter a new file name and tap Done.
9. To check the file, tap Yes (if necessary).
Synchronize data
Learn to synchronize Phonebook, Calendar,
Task, and Memo with the web server you have
specified.
Create a synchronization profile
1. In Menu mode, tap Applications →
Synchronise.
2. Tap Add and specify profile parameters.
3. When you are finished, tap Save.
This feature may not be available depending
on your region or service provider.
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Start synchronization
1. In Menu mode, tap Applications →
Synchronise.
2. Select a synchronization profile.
3. Tap Continue to start synchronization with
the web server you have specified.
Use RSS reader
Learn to use RSS reader to get the latest news
and information from your favorite websites.
Create feeds
1. In Menu mode, tap Applications → RSS
reader.
2. Tap Add.
3. Tap the URL input field.
4. Enter the address of an RSS feed and tap
Done.
5. Tap OK.
Read RSS feeds
1. In Menu mode, tap Applications → RSS
reader.
2. Tap Update → a feed → Update → Yes.
3. Select a feed category → an updated feed.
Customize RSS reader settings
1. In Menu mode, tap Applications → RSS
reader.
2. Tap More → Settings → Network
settings.
3. Tap next to a profile you want.
4. Change the settings to customize your RSS
reader.
5. Tap Save.
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Use Java-powered games and
applications
Learn to use games and applications powered
by award-winning Java technology.
Play games
1. In Menu mode, tap Applications →
Games and more.
2. Select a game from the list and follow the
onscreen instructions.
Launch applications
1. In Menu mode, tap Applications →
Games and more → an application.
2. Tap More to access a list of various options
and settings for your application.
Create and view world clocks
Learn to view the time in another city and set
world clocks to appear on your display.
Create a world clock
1. In Menu mode, tap Organiser → World
clock.
2. Tap Add.
3. Scroll left or right to a time zone.
4. Tap OK to create your world clock.
5. To add more clocks, repeat steps 2-4
above.
Add a world clock to your display
In Dual Clock Display mode, you can view
clocks with two different time zones on your
display.
Depending on the software of the phone, the
download of java files may not be supported.
Available games may vary, depending on
your service provider or region. Game
controls and options may vary.
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After you have created a world clock,
1. In Menu mode, tap Organiser → World
clock.
2. Tap Set as 2nd clock.
3. Select the world clock you want to add.
4. Tap Set.
Set and use alarms
Learn to set and control alarms for important
events.
Set a new alarm
1. In Menu mode, tap Alarms.
2. Tap Create alarm.
3. Set alarm details.
4. Tap Save.
Stop an alarm
When the alarm sounds,
• Drag the slider to Stop to stop an alarm
without snooze.
• Drag the slider to Stop to stop an alarm with
snooze or drag the slider to Snooze to
silence the alarm for the snooze period.
Deactivate an alarm
1. In Menu mode, tap Alarms.
2. Tap Off next to the alarm you want to
deactivate.
Use the calculator
1. In Menu mode, tap Organiser →
Calculator.
2. Use the keys that correspond to the
calculator display to perform basic
mathematical operations.
The auto power-up feature sets the phone to
automatically turn on and sound the alarm at
the designated time if the phone is turned
off.
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Convert currencies or
measurements
1. In Menu mode, tap Organiser →
Convertor → a conversion type.
2. Enter the currencies or measurements and
units in the appropriate fields.
Set a countdown timer
1. In Menu mode, tap Applications → Timer.
2. Enter the length of time to count down.
3. Tap Start to begin the countdown.
4. Tap Stop to pause the countdown.
5. When the timer expires, drag the slider to
Stop to stop the alerts.
Use the stopwatch
1. In Menu mode, tap Applications →
Stopwatch.
2. Tap Start to begin the stopwatch.
3. Tap Lap to record lap times.
4. When you are finished, tap Stop.
5. Tap Reset to clear recorded times.
Create a new task
1. In Menu mode, tap Organiser → Task.
2. Tap Create task.
3. Enter the details of the task.
4. Tap Save.
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Create a text memo
1. In Menu mode, tap Organiser → Memo.
2. Tap Create memo.
3. Enter your memo text and tap Done.
Create sketches
Learn to create sketches with various sketch
tools.
1. In Menu mode, tap Applications → Live
pix.
2. From the sketch toolbar, tap to change
the tool type. You have the following tools: 3. Using the tools, make a sketch.
4. To add motion to the sketch, use one of the
following methods:
•Tap More → Motion → Preset → an
object → a motion type → OK.
•Tap More → Motion → Motion line →
an object. Draw a line to track and tap
OK.
Tool Function
Pen
Select the line type; Select
the line thickness; Select
the line color
Shape
Add a circle or rectangle;
Change the line thickness;
Change the line color;
Select the color to fill the
figure
Text
Enter text to insert; Change
the font size; Change the
attribute; Change the text
color
Stamp Insert a stamp or an image
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5. When you are finished, tap File → Save as
flash or Save as image.
6. Enter a file name and tap Done.
Manage your calendar
Learn to change the calendar view and create
events.
Change the calendar view
1. In Menu mode, tap Organiser →
Calendar.
2. Tap More → View by day or View by
week.
Create an event
1. In Menu mode, tap Organiser →
Calendar.
2. Tap Create schedule.
3. Enter the details of the event as required.
4. Tap Save.
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troubleshooting
If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before
contacting a service professional.
While using your phone, the following
messages may appear:
Message Try this to solve the problem:
Insert SIM
card to
access
network
services
Ensure that the SIM or USIM card
is installed correctly.
Phone lock
When the phone lock feature is
enabled, you must enter the
password you set for the phone.
PIN code
When using the phone for the
first time or when the PIN
requirement is enabled, you must
enter the PIN supplied with the
SIM or USIM card. You can
disable this feature by using the
PIN lock
menu.
PUK code
Your SIM or USIM card is
blocked, usually as a result of
entering your PIN incorrectly
several times. You must enter the
PUK supplied by your service
provider.
Message Try this to solve the problem:
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troubleshooting
Your phone displays “Service
unavailable” or “Network error.”
• When you are in areas with weak signals or
poor reception, you may lose reception.
Move to another area and try again.
• You cannot access some options without a
subscription. Contact your service provider
for more details.
You enter a number, but the call is not
dialed.
• Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key:
[].
• Ensure that you have accessed the right
cellular network.
• Ensure that you have not set call barring for
the phone number.
Another caller cannot reach you.
• Ensure that your phone is turned on.
• Ensure that you have accessed the right
cellular network.
• Ensure that you have not set call barring for
the phone number.
Another caller cannot hear you
speaking.
• Ensure that you are not covering the built-in
microphone.
• Ensure that the microphone is close to your
mouth.
• If using a headset, ensure that it is properly
connected.
The phone beeps and the battery icon
flashes.
Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the
battery to continue using the phone.
c
troubleshooting
The audio quality of the call is poor.
• Ensure that you are not blocking the phone’s
internal antenna.
• When you are in areas with weak signals or
poor reception, you may lose reception.
Move to another area and try again.
You select a contact to call, but the call
is not dialed.
• Ensure that the correct number is stored in
the contact list.
• Re-enter and save the number, if necessary.
The battery does not charge properly or
sometimes the phone turns itself off.
• The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe
both gold-colored contacts with a clean, soft
cloth and try charging the battery again.
• If the battery will no longer charge
completely, dispose of the old battery
properly and replace it with a new battery.
Your phone is hot to the touch.
When you use several applications at once,
your phone requires more power and may heat
up.
This is normal and should not affect your
phone’s lifespan or performance.
d
index
alarms
creating, 52
deactivating, 52
stopping, 52
battery
charging, 17
installing, 15
low battery indicator, 18
Bluetooth
activating, 40
receiving data, 41
remote SIM mode, 41
sending data, 41
browser
see web or photo browser
calculator
see tools, calculator
calendar
see tools, calendar
calls
advanced functions, 32
answering additional calls,
33
answering, 22
basic functions, 22
dialing additional calls, 33
dialing missed calls, 32
from the phonebook, 34
international numbers, 33
making, 22
multiparty, 33
placing on hold, 32
recently dialed, 32
retrieving held calls, 32
viewing missed, 32
clock
see world clock
conference calls
see calls, multiparty
contacts
adding, 26
creating groups, 34
finding, 26
converter
see tools, convertor
e
index
countdown timer
see tools, countdown timer
display - viewing on TV, 43
editor
see tools, video editor
headset 23
internet
see web browser
Java
accessing applications, 51
launching games, 51
key tones 21
lock
see phone lock
memo
see text or voice memos
memory card 18
messages
sending email, 24
sending multimedia, 23
sending text, 23
viewing email, 26
viewing multimedia, 26
viewing text, 26
mobile tracker 42
multimedia
see messages
music player
creating playlists, 37
customizing, 38
synchronizing, 37
namecards 34
offline profile 19
phone lock 22
photo browser 27
photos
capturing, 27
editing, 44
viewing, 27
ringtone 21
RSS reader
see tools, RSS reader
silent profile 21
SIM card 15
SOS message 42
f
index
stopwatch
see tools, stopwatch
synchronization
creating a profile, 49
starting, 50
templates
inserting, 35
multimedia, 35
text, 35
text
creating memos, 54
entering, 24
messages, 23
timer
see tools, countdown timer
tools
alarm, 52
calculator, 52
calendar, 55
convertor, 53
countdown timer, 53
RSS reader, 50
stopwatch, 53
video editor, 47
videos
capturing, 28
editing, 47
viewing, 28
voice memos
playing, 43
recording, 43
volume
call volume, 23
key tone volume, 21
wallpaper 22
web browser
adding bookmarks, 31
launching homepage, 30
widgets 20
Windows Media Player 37
world clock
creating, 51
setting dual display, 51
Health and safety information
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals
Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver.
It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the
emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF)
energy set by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government. These
limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and
establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general
population. The guidelines are based on the safety
standards that were developed by independent
scientific organizations through periodic and through
evaluation of scientific studies.
The standards include a substantial safety margin
designed to assure the safety of all persons,
regardless of age and health.
The exposure standard for wireless phones employs a
unit of measurement known as Specific Absorption
Rate (SAR). The SAR limit recommended by the FCC is
1.6W/kg.
*
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SAR tests are conducted using standard operating
positions specified by the FCC with the phone
transmitting at its highest certified power level in all
tested frequency bands.
Although the SAR is determined at the highest
certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone
while operating can be well below the maximum value.
This is because the phone is designed to operate at
multiple power levels so as to use only the power
required to reach the network. In general, the closer
you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower
the power output of the phone.
Before a new model phone is available for sale to the
public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that
it does not exceed the limit established by the
government adopted requirement for safe exposure.
The tests are performed in positions and locations
(e.g., at the ear and worn on the body) as required by
the FCC for each model. While there may be
differences between the SAR levels of various phones
and at various positions, they all meet the government
requirement.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for
this model phone with all reported SAR levels
evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure
guidelines. SAR information on this model phone is on
file with the FCC and can be found under the Display
Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after
searching on FCC ID printed in the label on the phone.
* In the U.S. and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones
used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged
over one gram of tissue. The standard incorporates a
substantial margin of safety to give additional
protection for the public and to account for any
variations in measurements.
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For body operation
For body worn operation, this model phone has been
tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines
when used with a Samsung-supplied or approved
accessory designated for this product or when used
with and accessory that contains no metal and that
positions the handset a minimum from the body.
The minimum distance for this model phone is written
in the FCC certification information from the body.
None compliance with the above conditions may
violate FCC RF exposure guidelines.
For more Information concerning exposure to radio
frequency signals, see the following websites:
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
http://www.fcc.gov
Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association
(CTIA):
http://www.wow-com.com
U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/consumer
World Health Organization (WHO)
http://www.who.int/peh-emf/en
Precautions when using batteries
• Never use any charger or battery that is damaged
in any way.
• Use the battery only for its intended purpose.
• If you use the phone near the network’s base
station, it uses less power; talk and standby time
are greatly affected by the signal strength on the
cellular network and the parameters set by the
network operator.
• Battery charging time depends on the remaining
battery charge, the type of battery and the charger
used. The battery can be charged and discharged
hundreds of times, but it will gradually wear out.
When the operation time (talk time and standby
time) is noticeably shorter than normal, it is time
to buy a new battery.
• If left unused, a fully charged battery will
discharge itself over time.
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• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and
recharge your battery only with Samsung-
approved chargers. When a charger is not in use,
disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave
the battery connected to a charger for more than a
week, since overcharging may shorten its life.
• Extreme temperatures will affect the charging
capacity of your battery: it may require cooling or
warming first.
• Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such
as in a car in summer or winter conditions, as you
will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery.
Always try to keep the battery at room
temperature. A phone with a hot or cold battery
may temporarily not work, even when the battery
is fully charged. Li-ion batteries are particularly
affected by temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F).
• Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-
circuiting can occur when a metallic object (coin,
clip or pen) causes a direct connection between the
+ and – terminals of the battery (metal strips on
the battery), for example when you carry a spare
battery in a pocket or bag. Short-circuiting the
terminals may damage the battery or the object
causing the short-circuiting.
• Dispose used batteries in accordance with local
regulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose
batteries in a fire.
Road safety
Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to
communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime.
But an important responsibility accompanies the
benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must
uphold.
When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility.
When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a
car, practice good common sense and remember the
following tips:
• Get to know your wireless phone and its features,
such as speed dial and redial. If available, these
features help you to place your call without taking
your attention off the road.
• When available, use a hands-free device. If
possible, add an extra layer of convenience and
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safety to your wireless phone with one of the many
hands-free accessories available today.
• Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be
able to access your wireless phone without
removing your eyes from the road. If you get an
incoming call at an inconvenient time, let your
voice mail answer it for you.
• Let the person you are speaking with know you are
driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy
traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain,
sleet, snow, ice, and even heavy traffic can be
hazardous.
• Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while
driving. Jotting down a To Do list or flipping
through your Address Book takes your attention
away from your primary responsibility, driving
safely.
• Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible,
place calls when you are not moving or before
pulling into traffic. Try to plan calls when your car
will be stationary. If you need to make a call while
moving, dial only a few numbers, check the road
and your mirrors, then continue.
• Do not engage in stressful or emotional
conversations that may be distracting. Make the
people with whom you are talking aware that you
are driving and suspend conversations that have
the potential to divert your attention from the
road.
• Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial the
emergency number in the case of fire, traffic
accident or medical emergencies. Remember, it is
a free call on your wireless phone!
• Use your wireless phone to help others in
emergencies. If you see a car accident, crime in
progress or other serious emergency where lives
are in danger, call the emergency number, as you
would want others to do for you.
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• If you see a broken-down vehicle posing no serious
hazard, a broken traffic signal, a minor traffic
accident where no one appears injured, or a
vehicle you know to be stolen, call roadside
assistance or any other special non-emergency
wireless number.
Operating environment
Remember to follow any special regulations in force in
any area and always switch off your phone whenever it
is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause
interference or danger.
When connecting the phone or any accessory to
another device, read its user’s guide for detailed
safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible
products.
As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment,
users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of
the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is
recommended that the equipment should only be used
in the normal operating position (held to your ear with
the antenna pointing over your shoulder).
Electronic devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from
radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain
electronic equipment may not be shielded against the
RF signals from your wireless phone. Consult the
manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a
minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained
between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid
potential interference with the pacemaker. These
recommendations are consistent with the independent
research and recommendations of Wireless Technology
Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
• should always keep the phone more than 15 cm (6
inches) from their pacemaker when the phone is
switched on.
• should not carry the phone in a breast pocket.
• should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to
minimize potential interference.
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If you have any reason to suspect that interference is
taking place, switch off your phone immediately.
Hearing aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some
hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you
may wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to
discuss alternatives.
Other medical devices
If you use any other personal medical devices, consult
the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is
adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your
physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this
information. Switch off your phone in health care
facilities when any regulations posted in these areas
instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities
may be using equipment that could be sensitive to
external RF energy.
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or
inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor
vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its
representative regarding your vehicle. You should also
consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has
been added to your vehicle. You should also consult
the manufacturer of any equipment that has been
added to your vehicle.
Posted facilities
Switch off your phone in any facility where posted
notices require you to do so.
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Potentially explosive environments
Switch off your phone when in any area with a
potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs
and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an
explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even
death.
Users are advised to switch off the phone while at a
refueling point (service station). Users are reminded of
the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio
equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution
areas), chemical plants or where blasting operations
are in progress.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are
often but not always clearly marked. They include the
areas below deck on boats, chemical transfer or
storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum
gas (such as propane or butane), areas where the air
contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or
metal powders, and any other area where you would
normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
Emergency calls
This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using
radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as
user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee
connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should
never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential
communications (medical emergencies, for example).
Remember, to make or receive any calls the phone
must be switched on and in a service area with
adequate signal strength. Emergency calls may not be
possible on all wireless phone networks or when
certain network services and/or phone features are in
use. Check with local service providers.
To make an emergency call:
If the phone is not on, switch it on.
1.
Key in the emergency number for your present
location (for example, 911 or other official
emergency number). Emergency numbers vary by
location.
2.
Press [ ].
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If certain features are in use (call barring, for
example), you may first need to deactivate those
features before you can make an emergency call.
Consult this document and your local cellular service
provider.
When making an emergency call, remember to give all
the necessary information as accurately as possible.
Remember that your phone may be the only means of
communication at the scene of an accident; do not end
the call until given permission to do so.
Other important safety information
• Only qualified personnel should service the phone
or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation
or service may be dangerous and may invalidate
any warranty applicable to the device.
• Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment
in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.
• Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or
explosive materials in the same compartment as
the phone, its parts or accessories.
• For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember
that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not
place objects, including both installed or portable
wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or
in the air bag deployment area. If wireless
equipment is improperly installed and the air bag
inflates, serious injury could result.
• Switch off your phone before boarding an aircraft.
The use of wireless phones in aircraft is illegal and
may be dangerous to the aircraft’s operation.
• Failure to observe these instructions may lead to
the suspension or denial of telephone services to
the offender, or legal action, or both.
Care and maintenance
Your phone is a product of superior design and
craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The
suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty
obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for
many years:
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• Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories
out of the reach of small children’s.
• Keep the phone dry. Precipitation, humidity and
liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic
circuits.
• Do not use the phone with a wet hand. Doing so
may cause an electric shock to you or damage to
the phone.
• Do not use or store the phone in dusty, dirty areas,
as its moving parts may be damaged.
• Do not store the phone in hot areas. High
temperatures can shorten the life of electronic
devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt
certain plastics.
• Do not store the phone in cold areas. When the
phone warms up to its normal operating
temperature, moisture can form inside the phone,
which may damage the phone’s electronic circuit
boards.
• Do not drop, knock or shake the phone. Rough
handling can break internal circuit boards.
• Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or
strong detergents to clean the phone. Wipe it with
a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and-
water solution.
• Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device’s
moving parts and prevent proper operation.
• Do not put the phone in or on heating devices,
such as a microwave oven, a stove or a radiator.
The phone may explode when overheated.
• Use only the supplied or an approved replacement
antenna. Unauthorized antennas or modified
accessories may damage the phone and violate
regulations governing radio devices.
• If the phone, battery, charger or any accessory is
not working properly, take it to your nearest
qualified service facility. The personnel there will
assist you, and if necessary, arrange for service.
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Acknowledging Special Precautions
and the FCC and Industry Canada
Notice
FCC Notice
• This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2)This device must accept any
interference received,including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
• This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV
technician for help.
The phone may cause TV or radio interference if used
in close proximity to receiving equipment. The FCC
can require you to stop using the phone if such
interference cannot be eliminated. Vehicles using
liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane)
must comply with the National Fire Protection
Standard (NFPA-58). For a copy of this standard,
contact the National Fire Protection Association, One
Battery march Park, Quincy, MA 02269, Attn:
Publication Sales Division.
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Cautions
Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not
expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Only use approved batteries, antennas and chargers.
The use of any unauthorized accessories may be
dangerous and void the phone warranty if said
accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone.
Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex
piece of equipment and can be broken. Avoid
dropping, hitting, bending or sitting on it.
Appendix A: CERTIFICATION
INFORMATION (SAR)
THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S
REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.
Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver.
It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the
emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF)
energy set by the Federal Communications
Commission of the U.S. Government. These limits are
part of comprehensive guidelines and establish
permitted levels of RF energy for the general
population. The guidelines are based on safety
standards that were developed by independent
scientific organizations through periodic and thorough
evaluation of scientific studies. The standards include
a substantial safety margin designed to assure the
safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones
employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific
Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR limit set by the FCC is
1.6 W/kg. SAR Tests are conducted using standard
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operating positions accepted by the FCC with the
phone transmitting at its highest certified power level
in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is
determined at the highest certified power level, the
actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be
well below the maximum value. This is because the
phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels
so as to use only the power required to reach the
network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless
base station antenna, the lower the power output.
Before a new model phone is available for sale to the
public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that
it does not exceed the limit established by the
government adopted requirement for safe exposure.
The tests are performed in positions and
locations(e.g., at the ear and worn on the body) as
required by the FCC for each model.
The highest SAR values of this model phone as
reported to FCC are,
[GSM850] Head Max:0.656 W/Kg, Body Max: 0.774 W/Kg,
[GSM1900] Head Max: 0.487 W/Kg, Body Max: 0.773 W/Kg,
[UMTS FDD2] Head Max:0.782 W/Kg, Body Max: 0.571 W/Kg
[UMTS FDD5] Head Max:0.505 W/Kg, Body Max: 0.543 W/Kg
Body-worn operations are restricted to Samsung-
supplied, approved or none Samsung designated
accessories that have no metal and must provide at
least 1.5cm separation between the device, including
its antenna whether extended or retracted, and the
user’s body. None compliance to the above restrictions
may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for
this model phone with all reported SAR levels
evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure
guidelines. SAR information on this model phone is on
file with the FCC and can be found under the Display
Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after
searching on FCC ID A3LSWDM8800L.
*
*In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile
phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/kilogram (W/kg) aver-
aged over one gram of tissue. The standard incorporates a sub-
stantial ma gin of safety togive additional protection for the
public and to account for any variations in measurements.
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Appendix B: Guide to Safe and
Responsible Wireless Phone Use
Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association
“Safety is the most important call you will ever make.”
A Guide to Safe and Responsible Wireless
Phone Use
TENS OF MILLIONS OF PEOPLE IN THE U.S. TODAY
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE UNIQUE COMBINATION OF
CONVENIENCE, SAFETY AND VALUE DELIVERED BY
THE WIRELESS TELEPHONE. QUITE SIMPLY, THE
WIRELESS PHONE GIVES PEOPLE THE POWERFUL
ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE BY VOICE-ALMOST
ANYWHERE, ANYTIME-WITH THE BOSS, WITH A
CLIENT, WITH THE KIDS, WITH EMERGENCY
PERSONNEL OR EVEN WITH THE POLICE. EACH YEAR,
AMERICANS MAKE BILLIONS OF CALLS FROM THEIR
WIRELESS PHONES, AND THE NUMBERS ARE RAPIDLY
GROWING.
But an important responsibility accompanies those
benefits, one that every wireless phone user must
uphold. When driving a car, driving is your first
responsibility. A wireless phone can be an invaluable
tool, but good judgment must be exercised at all times
while driving a motor vehicle whether on the phone or
not.
The basic lessons are ones we all learned as
teenagers. Driving requires alertness, caution and
courtesy. It requires a heavy dose of basic common
sense-keep your head up, keep your eyes on the road,
check your mirrors frequently and watch out for other
drivers.
It requires obeying all traffic signs and signals and
staying within the speed limit. It means using seat
belts and requiring other passengers to do the same.
But with wireless phone use, driving safely means a
little more. This brochure is a call to wireless phone
users everywhere to make safety their first priority
when behind the wheel of a car. Wireless
telecommunications is keeping us in touch, simplifying
our lives, protecting us in emergencies and providing
opportunities to help others in need. When it comes to
the use of wireless phones, safety is your most
important call.
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Wireless Phone “Safety Tips”
Below are safety tips to follow while driving and using
a wireless phone which should be easy to remember:
1.
Get to know your wireless phone and its features
such as speed dial and redial. Carefully read your
instruction manual and learn to take advantage of
valuable features most phones offer, including
automatic redial and memory. Also, work to
memorize the phone keypad so you can use the
speed dial function without taking your attention
off the road.
2.
When available, use a hands free device. A number
of hands free wireless phone accessories are
readily available today. Whether you choose an
installed mounted device for your wireless phone
or a speaker phone accessory, take advantage of
these devices if available to you.
3.
Position your wireless phone within easy reach.
Make sure you place your wireless phone within
easy reach and where you can grab it without
removing your eyes from the road. If you get an
incoming call at an inconvenient time, if possible,
let your voice mail answer it for you.
4.
Suspend conversations during hazardous driving
conditions or situations. Let the person you are
speaking with know you are driving; if necessary,
suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous
weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow and ice can
be hazardous, but so is heavy traffic. As a driver,
your first responsibility is to pay attention to the
road.
5.
Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while
driving. If you are reading an address book or
business card, or writing a “to do” list while driving
a car, you are not watching where you are going.
It’s common sense. Don’t get caught in a
dangerous situation because you are reading or
writing and not paying attention to the road or
nearby vehicles.
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6.
Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible,
place calls when you are not moving or before
pulling into traffic. Try to plan your calls before you
begin your trip or attempt to coincide your calls
with times you may be stopped at a stop sign, red
light or otherwise stationary. But if you need to dial
while driving, follow this simple tip-dial only a few
numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then
continue.
7.
Do not engage in stressful or emotional
conversations that may be distracting. Stressful or
emotional conversations and driving do not mix-
they are distracting and even dangerous when you
are behind the wheel of a car. Make people you are
talking with aware you are driving and if
necessary, suspend conversations which have the
potential to divert your attention from the road.
8.
Use your wireless phone to call for help. Your
wireless phone is one of the greatest tools you can
own to protect yourself and your family in
dangerous situations-with your phone at your side,
help is only three numbers away. Dial 9-1-1 or
other local emergency number in the case of fire,
traffic accident, road hazard or medical
emergency. Remember, it is a free call on your
wireless phone!
9.
Use your wireless phone to help others in
emergencies. Your wireless phone provides you a
perfect opportunity to be a “Good Samaritan” in
your community. If you see an auto accident,
crime in progress or other serious emergency
where lives are in danger, call 9-1-1 or other local
emergency number, as you would want others to
do for you.
10.
Call roadside assistance or a special wireless non
emergency assistance number when necessary.
Certain situations you encounter while driving may
require attention, but are not urgent enough to
merit a call for emergency services. But you still
can use your wireless phone to lend a hand. If you
see a broken-down vehicle posing no serious
hazard, a broken traffic signal, a minor traffic
accident where no one appears injured or a vehicle
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you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or
other special non-emergency wireless number.
Careless, distracted individuals and people driving
irresponsibly represent a hazard to everyone on the
road. Since 1984, the Cellular Telecommunications
Industry Association and the wireless industry have
conducted educational outreach to inform wireless
phone users of their responsibilities as safe drivers
and good citizens. As we approach a new century,
more and more of us will take advantage of the
benefits of wireless telephones.
And, as we take to the roads, we all have a
responsibility to drive safely.
“The wireless industry reminds you to use your phone
safely when driving.”
Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association
For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE.
For updates: http://www.wow-com.com/consumer/
issues/driving/articles.cfm?ID =85
Appendix C: Consumer Update on
Wireless Phones
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
1.
What kinds of phones are the subject of this
update?
The term wireless phone refers here to hand-held
wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called
cell, mobile, or PCS phones. These types of wireless
phones can expose the user to measurable radio
frequency energy (RF) because of the short distance
between the phone and the user s head. These RF
exposures are limited by Federal Communications
Commission safety guidelines that were developed
with the advice of FDA and other federal health and
safety agencies. When the phone is located at greater
distances from the user, the exposure to RF is
drastically lower because a person’s RF exposure
decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the
source. The so-called “cordless phones,” which have a
base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a
house, typically operate at far lower power levels, and
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thus produce RF exposures well within the FCC’s
compliance limits.
2.
Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?
The available scientific evidence does not show that
any health problems are associated with using
wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that
wireless phones are absolutely safe. Wireless phones
emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the
microwave range while being used. They also emit
very low levels of RF when in the stand-by mode.
Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects
(by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF that does
not produce heating effects causes no known adverse
health effects. Many studies of low level RF exposures
have not found any biological effects. Some studies
have suggested that some biological effects may
occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by
additional research. In some cases, other researchers
have had difficulty in reproducing those studies, or in
determining the reasons for inconsistent results.
3.
What is FDA’s role concerning the safety of wireless
phones?
Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of
radiation emitting consumer products such as wireless
phones before they can be sold, as it does with new
drugs or medical devices. However, the agency has
authority to take action if wireless phones are shown
to emit radio frequency energy (RF) at a level that is
hazardous to the user. In such a case, FDA could
require the manufacturers of wireless phones to notify
users of the health hazard and to repair, replace or
recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists.
Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA
regulatory actions, FDA has urged the wireless phone
industry to take a number of steps, including the
following:
• Support needed research into possible biological
effects of RF of the type emitted by wireless
phones;
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• Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes
any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary
for device function; and
• Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones
with the best possible information on possible
effects of wireless phone use on human health
FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the
federal agencies that have responsibility for different
aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at
the federal level. The following agencies belong to this
working group:
• National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health
• Environmental Protection Agency Federal
Communications Commission
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• National Telecommunications and Information
Administration
• The National Institutes of Health participates in
some interagency working group activities, as well.
FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless
phones with the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in the
United States must comply with FCC safety
guidelines that limit RF exposure. FCC relies on
FDA and other health agencies for safety questions
about wireless phones.
FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless
phone networks rely upon. While these base stations
operate at higher power than do the wireless phones
themselves, the RF exposures that people get from
these base stations are typically thousands of times
lower than those they can get from wireless phones.
Base stations are thus not the primary subject of the
safety questions discussed in this document.
4.
What is FDA doing to find out more about the
possible health effects of wireless phone RF?
FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology
Program and with groups of investigators around the
world to ensure that high priority animal studies are
conducted to address important questions about the
effects of exposure to radio frequency energy (RF).
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FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health
Organization International Electromagnetic Fields
(EMF) Project since its inception in 1996. An influential
result of this work has been the development of a
detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the
establishment of new research programs around the
world. The Project has also helped develop a series of
public information documents on EMF issues.
FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet
Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative
Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to do
research on wireless phone safety. FDA provides the
scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in
government, industry, and academic organizations.
CTIA-funded research is conducted through contracts
to independent investigators. The initial research will
include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless
phone users. The CRADA will also include a broad
assessment of additional research needs in the
context of the latest research developments around
the world.
5.
What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to
radio frequency energy from my wireless phone?
If there is a risk from these products—and at this point
we do not know that there is—it is probably very
small. But if you are concerned about avoiding even
potential risks, you can take a few simple steps to
minimize your exposure to radio frequency energy
(RF). Since time is a key factor in how much exposure
a person receives, reducing the amount of time spent
using a wireless phone will reduce RF exposure.
If you must conduct extended conversations by
wireless phone every day, you could place more
distance between your body and the source of the RF,
since the exposure level drops off dramatically with
distance. For example, you could use a headset and
carry the wireless phone away from your body or use a
wireless phone connected to a remote antenna
Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that
wireless phones are harmful. But if you are concerned
about the RF exposure from these products, you can
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use measures like those described above to reduce
your RF exposure from wireless phone use.
6.
What about children using wireless phones?
The scientific evidence does not show a danger to
users of wireless phones, including children and
teenagers. If you want to take steps to lower exposure
to radio frequency energy (RF), the measures
described above would apply to children and
teenagers using wireless phones. Reducing the time of
wireless phone use and increasing the distance
between the user and the RF source will reduce RF
exposure.
Some groups sponsored by other national
governments have advised that children be
discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For
example, the government in the United Kingdom
distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation
in December 2000. They noted that no evidence exists
that using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or
other ill effects. Their recommendation to limit
wireless phone use by children was strictly
precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence
that any health hazard exists.
7.
Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks
from exposure to RF emissions?
Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF
emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to
believe that hands-free kits reduce risks. Hands-free
kits can be used with wireless phones for convenience
and comfort. These systems reduce the absorption of
RF energy in the head because the phone, which is the
source of the RF emissions, will not be placed against
the head. On the other hand, if the phone is mounted
against the waist or other part of the body during use,
then that part of the body will absorb more RF energy.
Wireless phones marketed in the U.S. are required to
meet safety requirements regardless of whether they
are used against the head or against the body. Either
configuration should result in compliance with the
safety limit.
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8.
Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield
the head from RF radiation work?
Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF
emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to
believe that accessories that claim to shield the head
from those emissions reduce risks. Some products
that claim to shield the user from RF absorption use
special phone cases, while others involve nothing
more than a metallic accessory attached to the phone.
Studies have shown that these products generally do
not work as advertised. Unlike “hand-free” kits, these
so-called “shields” may interfere with proper operation
of the phone. The phone may be forced to boost its
power to compensate, leading to an increase in RF
absorption. In February 2002, the Federal trade
Commission (FTC) charged two companies that sold
devices that claimed to protect wireless phone users
from radiation with making false and unsubstantiated
claims. According to FTC, these defendants lacked a
reasonable basis to substantiate their claim.
9. What about wireless phone interference with
medical equipment?
Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can
interact with some electronic devices. For this reason,
FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure
electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted
cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless
telephones. This test method is now part of a standard
sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of
Medical instrumentation (AAMI). The final draft, a joint
effort by FDA, medical device manufacturers, and
many other groups, was completed in late 2000. This
standard will allow manufacturers to ensure that
cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from
wireless phone EMI.
FDA has tested hearing aids for interference from
handheld wireless phones and helped develop a
voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of
Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This
standard specifies test methods and performance
requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so
that no interference occurs when a person uses a
compatible phone and a compatible hearing aid at the
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same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in
2000.
FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones
for possible interactions with other medical devices.
Should harmful interference be found to occur, FDA
will conduct testing to assess the interference and
work to resolve the problem.
10.
What are the results of the research done already?
The research done thus far has produced conflicting
results, and many studies have suffered from flaws in
their research methods. Animal experiments
investigating the effects of radio frequency energy
(RF) exposures characteristic of wireless phones have
yielded conflicting results that often cannot be
repeated in other laboratories. A few animal studies,
however, have suggested that low levels of RF could
accelerate the development of cancer in laboratory
animals. However, many of the studies that showed
increased tumor development used animals that had
been genetically engineered or treated with cancer
causing chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to develop
cancer in the absence of RF exposure. Other studies
exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day.
These conditions are not similar to the conditions
under which people use wireless phones, so we don’t
know with certainty what the results of such studies
mean for human health.
Three large epidemiology studies have been published
since December 2000. Between them, the studies
investigated any possible association between the use
of wireless phones and primary brain cancer, gioma,
meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain
or salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers. None of
the studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful
health effects from wireless phone RF exposures.
However, none of the studies can answer questions
about long-term exposures, since the average period
of phone use in these studies was around three years.
11. What research is needed to decide whether RF
exposure from wireless phones poses a health
risk?
A combination of laboratory studies and
epidemiological studies of people actually using
wireless phones would provide some of the data that
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are needed. Lifetime animal exposure studies could be
completed in a few years. However, very large
numbers of animals would be needed to provide
reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if one
exists. Epidemiological studies can provide data that is
directly applicable to human populations, but 10 or
more years follow-up may be needed to provide
answers about some health effects, such as cancer.
This is because the interval between the time of
exposure to a cancer-causing agent and the time
tumors develop - if they do - may be many, many
years. The interpretation of epidemiological studies is
hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF
exposure during day-to-day use of wireless phones.
Many factors affect this measurement, such as the
angle at which the phone is held, or which model of
phone is used.
12.
Which other federal agencies have responsibilities
related to potential RF health effects?
Additional information on the safety of RF exposures
from various sources can be obtained from the
following organizations.
FCC RF Safety Program:
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
http://www.epa.gov/radiation/
Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s
(OSHA):
http://www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/
radiofrequencyradiation/index.html
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH):
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/emfpg.html
World health Organization (WHO):
http://www.who.int/peh-emf/
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation
Protection:
http://www.icnirp.de
National Radiation Protection Board (UK):
http://www.nrpb.org.uk
Updated 4/3/2002: US Food and Drug Administration
http://www.fda.gov/cellphones
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