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Samsung Katalyst User Manual

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Samsung Katalyst™
P O R T A B L E
Q u a d - B A N D
M O B I L E
P H O N E
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.

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  • Page 1 Samsung Katalyst™ P O R T A B L E Q u a d - B A N D M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    Openwave is a registered Trademark of Openwave, Inc. ® is a registered Trademark of RSA Security, Inc. Katalyst™ is a Trademark of T-Mobile USA, Inc. © 2007 T-Mobile USA, Inc. Customer Care Center: 1000 Klein St. Plano, TX 75074 Toll Free Tel: 1.888.987.HELP (4357)
  • Page 3 EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS", AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE;...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Section 1: Getting Started ...5 Activating Your Phone ...5 Switching the Phone On or Off ...13 Setting Up Your Voice Mail ...13 Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ...15 Features of Your Phone ...15 Open View of Your Phone ...16 Keys ...16 Closed View of Your Phone ...18 Rear View of Your Phone ...19 Display Layout ...19...
  • Page 5 Section 7: Understanding Your Phonebook ... 65 Using Contacts List ...65 Adding a New Contact ...66 Storing a Number in the Phone’s Memory ...66 Storing a Number in the SIM Card ...67 Dialing a Number from the SIM Card ...68 Finding a Phonebook Entry ...69 Dialing a Number from Phonebook ...70 Speed Dialing ...70...
  • Page 6 Section 13: t-zones ...160 t-zones ...160 Section 14: Health and Safety Information ...163 Health and Safety Information ...163 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ...165 UL Certified Travel Adapter ...165 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...165 Road Safety ...172 Responsible Listening ...173 Operating Environment ...175...
  • Page 7 Battery Precautions ...180 Care and Maintenance ...182 Section 15: Warranty Information ... 183 Standard Limited Warranty ...183 Index ... 188 Table of Contents...

  • Page 8: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started Topics Covered • Activating Your Phone • Switching the Phone On or Off • Setting Up Your Voice Mail This section explains how to start using your phone by first configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then setting up your voice mail. Activating Your Phone When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional services,...
  • Page 9 Carefully lift the battery cover away from the bottom of the phone. Carefully slide the SIM card under the metal bracket and into the SIM card socket until the card locks into place. Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the phone and that the upper-left angled corner of the card is positioned as shown below.

  • Page 10: Inserting The Memory Card

    ™ Note: The Samsung Katalyst To unlock the memory cover, use your thumb to slide the memory card cover to the Unlock position (as indicated) until you hear a slight clicking sound.
  • Page 11 Gently lift upward on the edge of the memory card cover. Place the microSD card into the slot (as shown below). Ensure the microSD’s gold contact pins face downward and the card is placed so that the indentations on the card face the same direction as those illustrated. Activating Your Phone Getting Started...

  • Page 12: Removing The Memory Card

    Close and lock the memory card cover: • (1) close the memory card cover using your thumb to push the cover down (as shown below). • (2) slide the memory card cover back into the Lock position. Removing the memory card Repeat steps 1 and 2 (page 7).
  • Page 13 Press the battery down until it clicks into place (2). Make sure that the battery is properly installed before switching on the phone. Reinstall the battery cover by sliding it back onto the phone until you hear it securely click. Make sure the battery is properly installed before switching on the phone.

  • Page 14: Charging A Battery

    Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A travel adapter, which is used for charging the battery, is included with your phone. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. You can use the phone while the battery is charging, but doing so requires additional charging time.
  • Page 15 Note: The following illustration is the incorrect method for connecting the charger. If attempted, damage to the accessory port occurs therefore voiding the phone’s warranty. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. Note: For connection to an electrical supply not located in the U.S., you must use an adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet.

  • Page 16: Switching The Phone On Or Off

    Warning!: You must unplug the Travel Adapter before you remove the battery from the phone during charging; otherwise, the phone could be damaged. Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, a warning tone sounds and the “Warning low battery”...

  • Page 17: Accessing Your Voice Mail

    Accessing Your Voice Mail You can press and hold the access your voice mail. To access voice mail using the menu: In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key. Highlight Messages and press the Select soft key or the Highlight Voice mail and press the Select soft key or the Highlight Call voice mail and press the Select soft key or the Your phone dials the specified voice mail number.

  • Page 18: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

    Section 2: Understanding Your Phone Topics Covered • Features of Your Phone • Open View of Your Phone • Keys • Closed View of Your Phone • Display Layout • Help This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also displays the screen and the icons that display when the phone is in use.

  • Page 19: Open View Of Your Phone

    Open View of Your Phone The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: 1. Earpiece 2. Volume keys 3. Left Soft key 4. Send key 5. Cancel/Clear key 6. Voice mail key 7. Alphanumeric keys 8. Special function keys Keys The following list correlates to the illustrations.
  • Page 20 Voice mail key allows you to quickly access your voice mail. Press and hold this key for two seconds to automatically dial your voice mail’s phone number. Alphanumeric keys allow you to enter numbers, letters, and some special characters. Special function keys allow you activate unique features while in Idle mode.

  • Page 21: Closed View Of Your Phone

    Closed View of Your Phone The following illustrations show the external elements of your phone 1. Power/Accessory Interface connector Power/Accessory Interface connector allows you to connect a power cable or optional accessories, such as a USB/data cable or a hands-free headset for convenient, hands-free conversations.

  • Page 22: Rear View Of Your Phone

    Rear View of Your Phone The following illustrations show the camera lens. 1. Camera lens Camera lens is used to take pictures. External Speaker allows you to hear the different ring tones/sounds, work with the speakerphone, and to hear audio during a video playback. Display Layout Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options.
  • Page 23 Display Layout Icons This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen: Displays the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Displays the UMA signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal.
  • Page 24 Backlight A backlight illuminates the display and the keypad. When you press any key, the backlight comes on. It goes off when no keys are pressed within a given period of time, depending on the setting within the Backlight menu. The display turns off after one minute to conserve battery power.

  • Page 25: Help

    Help Help is designed to work with t-zones to show you some of the unique features of your phone. You can search help files on the fly while traveling, at home or anywhere, using help.wap.t-mobile.com. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access the Menu mode. Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the Help icon.

  • Page 26: Section 3: Wi-Fi

    Section 3: Wi-Fi Topics Covered • Introducing Your T-Mobile HotSpot @Home Capable Phone • Connecting to Wi-Fi for the First Time • Using Wi-Fi • Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks • Get Security Key • Use Get Security Key • Add New Network •...
  • Page 27 Connect to Wi-Fi while you're on the go (hotspots) • Connect to T-Mobile HotSpot locations all across the U.S. without needing a T-Mobile HotSpot username and password as well as any open Wi-Fi access point. Connect to GSM • Connect to the GSM network when Wi-Fi is not available or if you are not interested in connecting to Wi-Fi.

  • Page 28: Connecting To Wi-Fi For The First Time

    What This Means to You When you are not in range of a Wi-Fi connection, your normal cellular network takes over and keeps you connected. Your phone switches automatically from Wi-Fi to cellular whenever it's necessary to maintain your connection, whether your phone is in Idle mode or in the middle of an active call.

  • Page 29: Using Wi-Fi

    If you have a T-Mobile router, select Yes. This action acquires the security key or passphrase so that you are not required to manually type it into your phone. If you do not have a T-Mobile router, select No. You are then required to enter your key or passphrase.

  • Page 30: Connecting To Wi-Fi Networks

    The signal bars are always visible when a call is active. The bars change correctly when you are on a call to indicate which network you are on. The name of your network displays on the idle screen as seen here. Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks Connecting to Wi-Fi networks with your phone allows you to make calls using Wi-Fi.
  • Page 31 Connect to Wi-Fi from the Available Networks From the idle screen, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. Using the Navigation keys, highlight Settings and press the Select soft key to enter the menu. Highlight the Wi-Fi option and press the Select soft key or the Highlight the Available Networks option and press the Select soft key or key.
  • Page 32 After the network saves to your Saved Networks list, you automatically connect to that network each time you are within range (see "Saved Networks" on page 30.) On the Available Networks list, a checkmark indicates a network to which you are currently connected, a star indicates a saved network, and a key indicates a network is protected with a security key.

  • Page 33: Saved Networks

    If you change the router settings, you can edit the phone's profile with the new setting or you can create a new phone profile. Note: The Samsung phone has 2 Default profiles on the Saved Networks list: HotSpot and @Home. This will allow the phone to automatically connect at the T-Mobile HotSpot locations and out-of-the-box to your unsecured T-Mobile router.
  • Page 34 Saved Networks Options In the Saved Networks menu, press the Options soft key to use the following options: Edit Details: Allows you to edit the highlighted Wi-Fi network's parameters. Note • that this option is not available for your T-Mobile-designated Wi-Fi network profiles.

  • Page 35: Quick Connect

    Quick Connect Select the Quick Connect option from the Wi-Fi menu to scan for any available preferred or open Wi-Fi network and connect to the network with the best signal strength. This feature allows you to make a quick Wi-Fi connection in instances where you know you are within range of an open Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 36: Get Security Key

    Turn Wi-Fi On/Off Select the Turn Wi-Fi ON/OFF option from the Wi-Fi menu to activate/deactivate the Wi-Fi feature. Your phone's default state is Wi-Fi On (Active Mode). Wi-Fi should be left on to take advantage of the seamless transfer between regular cellular networks. Wi-Fi is On In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode.

  • Page 37: Use Get Security Key

    For T-Mobile routers without encryption enabled, following this sequence turns on WPA and sends the security key to your T-Mobile phone. If encryption is enabled, the light is constantly lit on the T-Mobile router, and the current router settings are sent to the phone.

  • Page 38: Add New Network

    You can also enter a security key manually in the phone. If connecting via available networks, the phone prompts you to enter the key for WEP or passphrase for WPA. You can also follow the steps for manually adding a network seen in a subsequent section of the manual.

  • Page 39: Add From Available Network Option

    Add From Available Network Option To add a new network to your Saved Networks list from your list of available networks: In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. Using the Navigation keys, scroll to Settings. Press the Select soft key to enter the menu.
  • Page 40 Press the Down key to highlight the Security Type option. Press the Left or Right key to set to KEY NONE, WEP 64 bit, WEP 128 bit, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK. The Key field only becomes active if you choose an option other than None.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This section provides resources for determining solutions to problems or issues that may occur with your T-Mobile Wi-Fi compatible phone. T-Mobile Wi-Fi Help Use the following steps to select the Wi-Fi Help option from the Wi-Fi menu and get specific Wi-Fi assistance.

  • Page 42: Section 4: Call Functions

    Section 4: Call Functions Topics Covered • Making a Call • Adjusting the Call Volume • Answering a Call • Call Records • Silent Mode • Selecting Functions and Options This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also explains the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call.

  • Page 43: Correcting The Number

    Correcting the Number To clear the last digit displayed, press the To clear any other digit in the number, press the Left or Right Navigation key until the cursor is immediately to the right of the digit to be cleared and then press the To clear the whole display, press and hold the Ending a Call...

  • Page 44: Adjusting The Call Volume

    Making a Call from the Phonebook You can store regularly used phone numbers into the phone’s memory or onto your SIM card. These entries are collectively called the Phonebook. Once you store a number in the Phonebook, you can press only a few key to dial the stored number.

  • Page 45: All Calls

    Note: While in Idle mode, press the Incoming calls, and Outgoing calls). The following Call Record options are available: All calls This menu lets you view the 90 most recent calls you received, dialed, and missed. The name or number, if already stored in your Phonebook, displays with the number of occurrences for each number.

  • Page 46: Incoming Calls

    • Send message: Allows you to send a Text message, Picture message, or Voice note back to the missed number. • Save to Phonebook: Stores the number in your Phone memory onto your SIM card, or your SIM card(FDN). • Delete: Allows you to delete the selected number or delete all call records. •...

  • Page 47: Silent Mode

    Call time This menu lets you view the time log for calls both made and received. Note: The actual time invoiced by T-Mobile may differ from times displayed due to network features and service plan. The following time logs are available: Last call time: shows the length of your last call.

  • Page 48: Soft Keys

    Soft Keys The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are currently using. The labels on the bottom line of the display just above each key indicate their current role. Selecting Options To view the various functions and options available, you must select the one you want by: Press the appropriate soft key.

  • Page 49: Options During A Call

    Options During a Call Your phone provides a number of control functions that are available for use during a call. Switching off the Microphone (Mute) You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off, so that the other person cannot hear you. Example: You wish to say something to a person in the room but do not want the person on the phone to hear you.

  • Page 50: Using The Speakerphone

    Press the Options soft key, select Hold, and press the places the currently active call on hold and allows you to make a new call. Make the second call in the normal way. When there is an active call and a call on hold, you may switch between the two calls by placing the current held call to active and then placing the other call on hold.

  • Page 51: Call Waiting

    With the Phonebook entries then listed: Enter the name that you wish to find in the textbox located above the entries. If you enter the first few letters of the name, the Phonebook entries are listed starting with the first entry matching your input. - Or - Use the Up or Down Navigation key to highlight the contact that you desire.

  • Page 52: Having A Private Conversation With One Participant

    Setting up a Multi-Party Call Call the first participant in the normal way. Press the Options soft key and select the New call option. Call the second participant in the normal way. The first call is automatically placed on hold. To join the first participant to this multi-party call, press the Options soft key and select Join.

  • Page 53: Dropping One Participant

    Dropping One Participant Highlight the number you want to drop, press the Options soft key and select End held call. This option allows you to continue talking to the other participants. Press the key to end the multi-party call. Selecting Functions and Options Call Functions...

  • Page 54: Section 5: Menu Navigation

    Section 5: Menu Navigation Topics Covered • Menu Navigation • Menu Outline This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. It also includes an outline of all the available menus associated with your phone. Menu Navigation You can tailor the phone’s range of functions to your needs using menus and sub-menus.

  • Page 55: Menu Outline

    Using Shortcuts The menu items, such as menus, sub-menus, and options, are numbered and can be accessed quickly by using their shortcut numbers. For the main menus, press the corresponding number keys (1 to 0) to access any one of the shortcuts. Example: Accessing the Security menu.
  • Page 56 4: IM 4.1: AIM 4.1.1: Sign On 4.1.2: Saved conversations 4.1.3: Offline conversations 4.1.4: Preferences 4.1.4.1: Favorite IDs 4.1.4.2: Power on Sign On 4.1.4.3: Community settings 4.1.5: Help 4.2: ICQ 4.2.1: Connect 4.2.2: Saved conversations 4.2.3: Offline conversations 4.2.4: Preferences 4.2.4.1: Favorite IDs 4.2.4.2: Power on connect 4.2.4.3: Community settings...
  • Page 57 5: Messages 5.1: Create new 5.1.1: Text message 5.1.2: Picture message 5.1.3: Voice note 5.2: Inbox 5.3: Outbox 5.4: Drafts 5.5: Templates 5.5.1: Text templates 5.5.2: Picture message templates 5.6: Voice mail 5.6.1: Call voice mail 5.6.2: Voice server number 5.6.2.1: Voice Mail 5.7: Delete all 5.8: Settings...
  • Page 58 6.1.2.4: My Journal 6.1.2.5: Downloaded images 6.1.3: Videos 6.1.3.1: Downloaded videos 6.1.3.2: Videos 6.1.4: Music 6.1.5: Other files 6.1.6: Memory status 6.2: Games 6.3: Music player 6.4: Camera 6.4.1: Take and Send 6.4.2: Record video 6.4.3: Photos 6.4.4: Videos 6.4.5: My Album 6.4.6: My Journal 6.5: Voice recognition 6.5.1: Choice lists...
  • Page 59 6.6.4: Notes 6.6.4.1: Create 6.6.5: Calculator 6.6.6: Tip calculator 6.6.7: World Time 6.6.7.1: Save 6.6.7.2: Apply daylight saving time 6.6.8: Synchronization 6.6.9: Unit conversion 6.6.9.1: Currency 6.6.9.2: Length 6.6.9.3: Weight 6.6.9.4: Volume 6.6.9.5: Area 6.6.9.6: Temperature 6.6.0: Timer 6.6.*: Stopwatch 6.7: Image editor 6.7.1: New image 7: Help...
  • Page 60 8.6.5: Delete all 8.6.6: Memory status 8.7: Own number 8.8: FDN list 8.8.1: Add 9: Settings 9.1: Wi-Fi 9.1.1: Available Networks 9.1.2: Saved Networks 9.1.2.1: HotSpot 9.1.2.2: @Home 9.1.3: Quick Connect 9.1.4: Turn Wi-Fi OFF 9.1.5: Get Security Key 9.1.6: Add New Network 9.1.6.1: From Available Networks 9.1.6.2: Create Manually 9.1.7: Wi-Fi Help...
  • Page 61 9.4.6: Dialing display 9.4.6.1: Font size 9.4.6.2: Font color 9.4.6.3: Background color 9.4.7: Calendar 9.4.8: Show caller information 9.5: Bluetooth 9.5.1: Turn Bluetooth On 9.5.2: My devices 9.5.3: Bluetooth services 9.5.3.1: Headset 9.5.3.2: Handsfree 9.5.4: Help 9.6: Sound settings 9.6.1: Incoming call 9.6.2: Keypad tone 9.6.3: Msesage tone 9.6.4: Power on/off tone...
  • Page 62 9.8.4: Network selection 9.8.4.1: Search now 9.8.4.2: Default setup 9.8.5: Caller ID 9.9: Security 9.9.1: PIN check 9.9.2: Change PIN 9.9.3: Phone lock 9.9.4: Change password 9.9.5: Lock application 9.9.6: FDN mode 9.9.7: Change PIN2 9.0: Software update 9.*: Memory status 9.*.1: Shared memory 9.*.2: Messages 9.*.3: Files...

  • Page 63: Section 6: Entering Text

    Section 6: Entering Text Topics Covered • Changing the Text Input Mode • Using T9 Mode • Using ABC Mode • Using Number Mode • Using Symbol Mode This section outlines how to select the desired text input mode when entering characters into your phone.

  • Page 64: Using T9 Mode

    New message New message Options Options Send Press the Right soft key ( Note: Each time you press the Right soft key, a different Text input mode indicator displays in the lower right corner of your display. The following options are available: : T9 mode : ABC mode : Number mode...
  • Page 65 The word that you type displays on the screen. The word may change with each consecutive key that you press. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting the keystrokes. When the word correctly displays, go to step 4. If the word doesn’t display correctly, press the alternative word choices for the keys that you pressed.

  • Page 66: Using Abc Mode

    To delete characters: Press the Using ABC Mode To use ABC mode, use the 2 to 9 keys to enter your text. Press the key labeled with the letter you want: • Once for the first letter • Twice for the second letter •...

  • Page 67: Using Number Mode

    Characters scroll in the following order (lowercase characters shown in parentheses): . @ , - ? ! : ( ) / 1 A B C 2 (a b c 2) D E F 3 (d e f 3) G H I 4 (g h i 4) J K L 5 (j k l 5) M N O 6 (m n o 6) Using Number Mode...

  • Page 68: Section 7: Understanding Your Phonebook

    Section 7: Understanding Your Phonebook Topics Covered • Using Contacts List • Adding a New Contact • Storing a Number in the Phone’s Memory • Storing a Number in the SIM Card • Dialing a Number from the SIM Card •...

  • Page 69: Adding A New Contact

    Adding a New Contact Use the following procedures to store a new contact to your Phone or SIM Card. Storing a Number in the Phone’s Memory The default storage location for saving phone numbers to your phonebook is your phone’s built-in memory. You can also save your numbers to your SIM card or setup a default location so that whenever a new phonebook entry is created, you are prompted to choose between Phone or SIM card.

  • Page 70: Storing A Number In The Sim Card

    • Group: allows you to assign this contact to a group. • Notes: allows you to enter additional information about the contact. Up to 50 characters. Press the Save soft key or press the Options soft key and highlight the Save option and press the Select soft key or the saves to your phone and the new contact information displays.

  • Page 71: Dialing A Number From The Sim Card

    Enter a name for your contact into the Name field. A SIM card entry only has one available name field. Press the Down key to tab to the next text box. For further details about how to enter characters, see "Using ABC Mode" on page 63.

  • Page 72: Finding A Phonebook Entry

    Finding a Phonebook Entry You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names onto either your SIM card or phone’s built-in memory. They are physically separate but are used as a single entity, called Phonebook. Depending on the storage size of the particular SIM card, the maximum number of phone numbers the card can store may differ.

  • Page 73: Dialing A Number From Phonebook

    Pressing the View option, from the above listing, displays the entry’s information. Press the Options soft key after the contact information is displayed, for these additional options: • Edit: allows you to edit the name and number fields in the entry. You can also add an email address and notes.

  • Page 74: Editing A Caller Group

    Setting Up Speed Dial Entries In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access the Menu mode. Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the Phonebook icon. Press the Select soft key or the Scroll to Speed dial by pressing the Up or Down Navigation key and press the Select soft key or the Use the Up or Down Navigation key to select the keypad number key to where you wish to assign the new speed-dialing number and press the...

  • Page 75: Block List

    The following options are available: • Take picture: allows you to take a picture with your camera. • Photos: allows you to choose a photo from Photos folder. • Downloaded images: allows you to choose a photo from your Downloaded images folder.

  • Page 76: Deleting All Of The Phonebook Entries

    Deleting all of the Phonebook Entries You can delete all your entries from your phone’s memory, your SIM card, FDN, or All. Important!: Once Phonebook entries are deleted, they cannot be recovered. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access the Menu mode. Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the Phonebook icon.

  • Page 77: Default Saving

    Default Saving The Default Saving option allows you to choose where your contacts are saved. The following options are available: Phone: new phonebook contacts are saved to your phone. Your phone comes with • the default set to Phone memory. SIM card: new phonebook contacts are saved to your SIM card.

  • Page 78: Own Number

    Own Number This function is a memory aid, which you can use to check your own phone number if you need to do so. You can assign a name to each of your own phone numbers registered on your SIM card.

  • Page 79: Fdn List

    FDN List FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported by your SIM card, allows you to restrict your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. The FDN List allows you to set up a list of numbers that your phone may dial. FDN mode must first be enabled in the Security settings.

  • Page 80: Section 8: Messages

    Section 8: Messages Topics Covered • Types of Messages • Text Messages • Picture Messages • Voice Notes • Inbox • Outbox • Drafts • Templates • Voice Mail • Delete all • Settings • Memory Status • Broadcast Messages (SIM Card Dependent) •...

  • Page 81: Text Messages

    Text Messages Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send and receive short text messages to and from other mobile phones. In addition, your phone supports the Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS), which enables you to include simple graphics, melodies, and animated images in your messages. To use this feature, you must subscribe to T-Mobile's message service.

  • Page 82: Picture Messages

    • Attach: allows you to attach a Name card, Schedule, Anniversary item, Miscellaneous item, or Task to your message. • Save to Drafts: save the message to your Phone or SIM card. • Select language: allows you to set the language to English, Français, and Español.

  • Page 83: Creating And Sending A Picture Message

    Note: A Picture Messaging message is a multimedia presentation contained in a single file. It is not a text file with attachments. You must first retrieve a picture message from T-Mobile’s network before you can view the message. The retrieved Picture messages. The Retrieved Multimedia Message icon ( once you successfully retrieve a new picture message from the network.
  • Page 84 • Downloaded videos: allows you to select a previously downloaded video file to send in the picture message. • Videos: allows you to select a video from your videos folder. • Memory card: allows you to select an image or video from the memory card. Select an image/video and press the Options soft key.

  • Page 85: Voice Notes

    If you selected more than one recipient, press the Options soft key for the following options: • Add recipients: allows you to add additional recipients to this message. • Change recipient: allows you to change the To, Cc, or Bcc additional numbers.

  • Page 86: Inbox

    • Set as: allows you to assign the new voice note file as either a Default Ringtone, Caller ringtone, or Alarm tone. • Save: allows you to save the Voice Note in the Voice list. Highlight the Save option and press the Select soft key or the To send the Voice note, press the Send soft key or select the Send to option in the Options menu.

  • Page 87: Viewing A Text Message From The Inbox

    When you enter the Inbox, the list of messages displays with the sender’s phone numbers, or names, if available in your Phonebook. After you read the message, the open envelope icon displays. Tip: Press the Left or Right Navigation keys to scroll between Inbox, Outbox, and Drafts. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode.

  • Page 88: Viewing A Picture Message From The Inbox

    • Forward: allows you to forward the message to another number. • Save address: allows you to extract the sender’s number and URL, email addresses or phone numbers from the message text, so that you can save them in your phone’s memory. •...

  • Page 89: Listening To A Voice Note From The Inbox

    • Replay: allows you to redisplay the picture. • Save address: allows you to save the phone number or email address of the person who sent this Picture message. • Save media: allows you to save the media to the appropriate folder. •...

  • Page 90: Outbox

    • Forward: allows you to forward the message to another number. • Replay: allows you to replay the voice note. • Delete: allows you to delete the selected message. • Save address: allows you to cut and paste the address to send a text message, or picture message.

  • Page 91: Drafts

    Drafts This message box stores messages that you may want to edit or send at a later time. When you enter this menu, the list of messages in the box displays. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the Messages icon.

  • Page 92: Voice Mail

    Highlight the Send option, press either Text message or Picture message, and press the Select soft key or the Press the Send Voice Mail This menu provides you with a way of accessing your voice mailbox, if provided by your network. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode.

  • Page 93: Settings

    Settings In this menu, you can set up a default text message or a picture message. The last setting you accessed is automatically activated for sending subsequent messages. Text message Service center: allows you to store or change the number of your message center, •...

  • Page 94: Memory Status

    Memory Status You can view the amount of the allocated memory and the memory available for picture messages. The display shows the total space including the used and free space. You can also view how much space and the number of messages currently occupying each message box type: •...

  • Page 95: Using The Instant Messenger Options

    Highlight the messenger service to which you have previously subscribed to by using the Up or Down Navigation key and press the Select soft key or the key. Highlight the Sign on, Connect, or Sign in option, depending on your messenger service and press the Select soft key or the Enter the required sign on information such as ID and password, then press the Down Navigation key.

  • Page 96: Section 9: Changing Your Settings

    Section 9: Changing Your Settings Topics Covered • Wi-Fi Settings • Time & Date • Phone Settings • Display Settings • Bluetooth • Sound Settings • Synchronization • Synchronizing your Phonebook • Network Services • Security • Software Update • Memory Status •...
  • Page 97 Highlight the Time & date option and press the Select soft key or the key. The following options are available: Time zone updating: allows you to set the parameter for updating the on board • time to either: Automatic (via carrier sync up), Manual only (user-defined), Prompt first (User is prompted for time change, if available).

  • Page 98: Phone Settings

    Phone Settings You can customize various phone settings. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the Settings icon. Press the Select soft key or the Highlight the Phone settings option and press the Select soft key or the key.

  • Page 99: Usb Settings

    USB settings This menu selects the method of communication for the USB port, the options include: • Modem: allows you to use the phone as a wireless modem for communication between a computer and the Internet. • Mass storage: allows you to utilize the onboard storage capacity of the phone to store and upload files.

  • Page 100: Display Settings

    Airplane mode Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Games, Voice Notes, etc., when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited. When your phone is in Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access online information.

  • Page 101: Info Display

    Info display You can select the text style and text color of the informational text displayed on the Main LCD. Highlight an option and press the Left or Right Navigation keys to change the settings. Press the Save soft key to apply your changes, or the Cancel soft key to cancel.

  • Page 102: Show Caller Information

    Dialing display This menu allows you to select the size and color of your dialing font and the background color. To change the size of the font: Highlight the Font size option and press the Select soft key or the key.

  • Page 103: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth About Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology capable of exchanging information over a distance of about 30 feet without requiring a physical connection. Unlike infrared, you don't need to line up the devices to beam information with Bluetooth.

  • Page 104: Ring Tone

    Browse MegaTones Using the Browse MegaTones option on the sounds list, you can quickly access the T-Mobile website and download new sounds by using the t-zone browser. Press the Connect soft key to purchase additional sound files. Browse HiFi Ringers Using the Browse HiFi Ringers option on the sounds list, you can quickly access the T-Mobile website and use the t-zone browser to download new HiFi Ringers.

  • Page 105: Message Tone

    Select On or Off to turn the sound on or off. Highlight the Key Tone field and press the tone options. Highlight one of the following and press the Select soft key. • Xylophone • Beep • Voice Scroll to Volume using the Up or Down Navigation keys. Press the Left or Right Navigation keys to adjust the volume (levels 1-7).

  • Page 106: Synchronization

    Slide tone This menu allows you to choose from four tones, or Off when opening the slide of your phone. Silent mode This menu allows you to select whether or not your phone vibrates while in silent mode. You may choose between Vibration and Mute. Extra tones You can customize additional tones for the phone.

  • Page 107: Data To Sync

    This feature allows you to back up (synchronize) Contact information, Calendar, and Tasks stored on your phone with your T-Mobile account on the network. Each time you edit contact information your phone automatically synchronizes with the web Address Book. Press the OK soft key to complete the process and return to the idle screen.

  • Page 108: Synchronizing Your Phonebook

    When the “Synchronizing with my.t-Mobile.com” message displays, press the Continue soft key. Press the key to return to the Idle mode. Viewing the synchronization log This feature creates a log of the synchronization activity for viewing. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key. Scroll to Settings and press the Select soft key or the Select Synchronization by pressing the Up or Down Navigation key and press the Select soft key or the...

  • Page 109: Network Services

    Highlight Data to Sync and press the Select soft key or the Highlight Phonebook and press the the Phonebook selection. Press the Save soft key to store this preference and return to the previous screen. Select the Sync Now option and press the Select soft key or the The data synchronizes with the T-Mobile network and a confirmation dialog displays when finished.
  • Page 110 To activate call forwarding for the call type, select Activate by using the Left or Right key. The Forward to field then becomes available to input the number. Select Deactivate by using the Left or Right key to deactivate call forwarding.

  • Page 111: Network Selection

    Network selection The Network Selection feature enables you to automatically or manually select the network used when roaming outside of your home area. Note: You can select a network other than your home network only if there is a valid roaming agreement between the two.

  • Page 112: Security

    Security The Security feature enables you to restrict the use of your phone by others and to restrict the types of calls. Various codes and passwords are used to protect the features of your phone. PIN check When the PIN Check feature is enabled, you must enter your PIN each time you switch on the phone.

  • Page 113: Lock Application

    Note: If you change your password, be sure to record it and keep it in a safe place. If you forget your password, contact your Service Provider for assistance. Lock application With this feature you can lock your applications which provide access to information such as call records, phonebook, messages, images, and sounds.

  • Page 114: Software Update

    Software Update The Software Update feature enables you to use your phone to connect to the network and upload any new phone software directly to your phone. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key. Scroll to Settings and press the Select soft key or the Select Software update by pressing the Up or Down Navigation key and press the Select soft key or the follow the on screen instructions.

  • Page 115: Section 10: Fun & Apps

    Section 10: Fun & Apps Topics Covered • Files • Games • Music Player • Camera • Voice Commands • Organizer • Synchronization This section outlines the various applications that are available on your phone. Files Files allows you to manage your sounds and images and view your memory status in one convenient location.

  • Page 116: Voice List

    The following options are available: Browse MegaTones Using the Browse MegaTones option on the sounds list, you can quickly access the T-Mobile website and download new sounds by using the t-zone browser. Press the Select soft key to purchase additional MegaTones. Browse HiFi Ringers Using the Browse HiFi Ringers option on the sounds list, you can quickly access T-Mobile website and use the t-zone browser to download new HiFi Ringers.

  • Page 117: Browse Wallpapers

    • Delete: allows you to delete the selected audio message or multiple audio messages. • Move to memory card: allows you to move the original file to an installed memory card. • Copy to memory card: allows you to move a copy of the selected file to an installed memory card.
  • Page 118 • Delete: allows you to delete the selected photo or multiple photos. • Default destination: allows you to Remove or Change where your photos are sent after you take them. • Move to memory card: allows you to move the original file to an installed memory card.

  • Page 119: Downloaded Images

    Downloaded images This menu allows you to access your downloaded images. Scroll to the image you want to view and press the Options soft key to access the following options: • Download new: opens your web browser where you can download new images.
  • Page 120 Move to memory card: allows you to move the video to the microSD memory • card. Copy to memory card: allows you to copy the video to the microSD memory card. • Rename: allows you to change the name of the video. •...

  • Page 121: Other Files

    • The Memory card option appears only if a microSD card has been previously installed into the internal slot below the battery. For more information, refer to "Inserting the Memory Card" on page 7. • To be accessible Music must be stored into the Music folder on the memory card Highlight the Music folder and press the Highlight a music file and press the Options soft key to choose from the following options:...

  • Page 122: Games

    • Memory card info.: allows you to view the settings for Maximum memory capacity, Used memory space, and Free memory space. Caution!: Pressing the key while viewing this option prompts “Formatting will erase all data. Continue?” and if confirmed, reformats the memory card and erases all data on the card. For more information on downloading files from your PC to your Memory card, contact your service provider.
  • Page 123 When finished, press the Options soft key and select the OK option then press the Select soft key or the The new folder is added to the Games menu. Move the game into the new folder. For more information, refer to "Moving a Game into a New Games Folder"...

  • Page 124: Music Player

    My games This folder contains the default downloaded games and any other games you downloaded. After selecting a game, press the Options soft key for the following options: Note: Some options are greyed out and not editable (Move to, Delete, and Unlock). Start: launches the application.
  • Page 125 Voice Recognition Commands Call <Name or #> : dials a name from your contact list, or dials a number, even if • the number is not stored in the contact list. For more information, refer to "Contacts List Voice Activation" on page 122. Send Text <Name>...
  • Page 126 Call Digit Dialing Digit Dial allows you to dial any phone number by simply speaking the digits into the phone. No training is necessary, and Digit Dial is programmed to understand natural speech. Access VoiceSignal by doing one of the following: •...

  • Page 127: Send Text Message

    To use Name Dialing, say “Call” and the name of the contact that you want to dial. The name that you said is repeated through the earpiece and your phone dials the number. If VoiceSignal is not sure of the name that you said, a list of possible matches displays on the screen.

  • Page 128: Name Lookup

    Name Lookup To perform a name lookup, you’ll need to have some entries in your Contact list. Access VoiceSignal by doing one of the following: • Press and hold the • Press and hold the Multi-Function button on a plug-in headset or a Bluetooth headset.

  • Page 129: Checking Phone Status

    Checking Phone Status Use the Check command to see and hear status information from your phone, including its phone status, battery level, current signal strength, phone number. To check phone status: Access VoiceSignal by doing one of the following: • Press and hold the •...

  • Page 130: Digit Dialing

    At the voice prompt, press the Settings soft key and select one of the following: • Choice lists - Automatic: VoiceSignal displays a choice list only when it is not sure if it has correctly recognized the name or number. - Always On: VoiceSignal always displays a choice list, even when there is only one choice.

  • Page 131: Adapt Digits

    At the voice prompt, press the Settings soft key, select Digit dialing and press the Select soft key or the Highlight Select location and press the Select soft key or the Use the Up or Down Navigation keys to select your current location. Press the OK soft key or the Adapt Digits To adapt digits perform the following:...

  • Page 132: Organizer

    Sound This options allows you to determine which text, names or numbers are spoken through the speaker or headset. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. Select Fun & Apps and press the Select soft key or the Highlight Voice recognition and press the Select soft key or the At the voice prompt, press the Settings soft key, select Sound and press the Select soft key or the...
  • Page 133 The following options are available: Wake-up alarm: the alarm rings to wake you up in the morning. • Alarm 1: set the day, time, and tone for this alarm. • Alarm 2: set the day, time, and tone for this alarm. •...

  • Page 134: Month View

    Calendar With the Calendar feature, you can: Consult the calendar by month, week, or day. • Set schedules and note anniversaries • Create a miscellaneous event. • Create tasks. • Set an alarm to act as a reminder, if necessary. •...

  • Page 135: Week View

    Week view When you select this option, the calendar displays the selected week with today’s date and time highlighted. The following options are available when you press the Options soft key: View mode: takes you to the Day view or Month view of the selected day. •...

  • Page 136: Missed Alarm Events

    Anniversary This option allows you to record Anniversaries in your calendar. You can also set an alarm to remind you of important anniversaries. Highlight the Anniversary option and press the Select soft key or the key. Press the Options soft key. Highlight the Create option and press the Select soft key or the Enter the occasion in the Occasion text box then press the Down soft key.
  • Page 137 Memory status This menu item shows the number of calendar events that are stored on the handset as well as how much available memory space is left for additional calendar events. Events are broken down by Schedule, Anniversary, Miscellaneous, and Tasks. Tasks This feature allows you to enter a list of tasks.

  • Page 138: Tip Calculator

    Notes This feature allows you to create a note. Highlight the Notes option and press the Select soft key or the Press the Options soft key. Highlight the Create option and press the Select soft key or the Enter the note text into the text box then press the Down soft key. Press the Options soft key and select the Save option.

  • Page 139: Synchronization

    World Time This feature allows you to assign two separate time zones to your phone by using the Left and Right Navigation keys. You can set the first setting to your home city and then use the second setting to check other city times. Highlight the first field using your Up and Down Navigation keys.

  • Page 140: Unit Conversion

    About Sync This feature displays information about how the synchronization feature works and provides a URL for more specific synchronization information. Note: Your t-zones feature must be activated by T-Mobile for this feature to work. Unit Conversion The conversion menu provides the following conversion categories: - Currency - Length - Weight...
  • Page 141 Stopwatch This feature allows you to use a stopwatch. Press the Press the Reset soft key to erase all previously recorded stopwatch times. Press the key to start the stopwatch. key for the lap time. You can use up to 4 separate lap times. Synchronization Fun &...

  • Page 142: Section 11: Music Player

    Section 11: Music Player Topics Covered • Music Player • Music Player Options • Player Settings • Adding Music to a Playlist • Playing Music Files • Transferring Music Files • Deleting Music Files From the Memory Card • Assigning Music Files This section describes how to use the Music Player to play downloaded music files.

  • Page 143: Player Settings

    • Open playlist: allows you to display either your current playlist or a user- defined My playlist. For more information, refer to "Adding Music to a Playlist" on page 142. • Settings: allows you to configure the media player settings. For more information, refer to "Player Settings"...
  • Page 144 Music Player Shortcut Keys In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the Fun & Apps icon. Press the Select soft key or the Highlight the Music player option and press the Select soft key or the key.

  • Page 145: Adding Music To A Playlist

    Adding Music to a Playlist Before music can be played directly via the Music Player, it is necessary that the desired playlist be active before music is added. Unless otherwise selected, Playlist 1 is the default playlist when new music is added from either the phone or memory card.

  • Page 146: Playing Music Files

    Playing Music Files Music can either be played indirectly (without the use of the Media player or playlists) by using the Fun & Apps > Files > Music feature (page 117) or directly by selecting a desired playlist of songs which are then played through the media player. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode.

  • Page 147: Transferring Music Files

    Transferring Music Files Music files can be downloaded to the phone via one of two methods: • Downloaded to the phone from t-zones > Downloads. - Music files can be directly stored on your phone from this site. - For more information, refer to "t-zones" on page 160. •...

  • Page 148: Assigning Music Files

    Assigning Music Files You can choose to assign music files as the Default Ringtone, Caller ringtone or as an Alarm tone. Songs used for these types of assignments must be copied to the phone. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the Fun &...
  • Page 149 Assigning a music file as a Caller ringtone Follow steps 1 - 6 from the previous section. Highlight the Set as option and then press the Right Navigation key. Highlight the Caller ringtone option and press the Select soft key or the key.

  • Page 150: Section 12: Camera

    Section 12: Camera Topics Covered • Using the Camera • Take and Send • Record video • Photos folder • Videos • My Album • My Journal This section explains how to use the camera on your phone. You can take photographs by using the built-in camera functionality.
  • Page 151 Highlight Take and Send and press the Select soft key or the Adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subject. Prior to taking a picture, press the Options soft key to access the camera options. For details, see "Configuring Camera Options" on page 150. Tip: You can use the keypad to quickly change the camera options.

  • Page 152: Configuring Picture Options

    Configuring Picture Options After you take a picture, press the the current photograph. This list of options differ from the Camera’s main menu which allows you to configure options for the camera and not for the picture. The following options are available: Take another: returns you to camera mode to take another photo.

  • Page 153: Configuring Camera Options

    Rename: allows you to overwrite the currently defaulted photo name. • Go to photos: takes you to your Photos folder. • Lock/Unlock: allows you to lock the photo to protect it from deletion, or unlock an • already locked photo. Properties: shows the properties of the current photo such as the Name, Date, •...
  • Page 154 • Photo settings - refer to the following. • Set up - refer to the following. Camera Shortcuts You can change options using your keypad in capture mode. The following short • cuts are available: Up and Down navigation keys zoom in and out. Left and Right navigation keys adjust the image brightness.

  • Page 155: Record Video

    Photo Settings Size: allows you to set the image size to either: SXGA(1280 x 1024), • XGA(1024 x 768), SVGA(800 x 600), VGA(640 x 480), QVGA(320 x 240), Mobile(176 x 220), QCIF(176 x 144). Viewfinder mode: allows you to set the view finder to Full screen, Full screen & •...

  • Page 156: Camcorder Options

    -or- Press the Videos folder. Once the file saves, press the Camcorder Options Before shooting the video, press the Options soft key to access the camcorder options. • Take picture : toggles from video to camera mode. • Effects: sets a custom color tone for your video. Choose from the following Effects Mode.
  • Page 157 - Lock/Unlock: allows you to lock the video to protect it from deletion, or unlock an already locked video. Details : displays the properties of the current video such as Name, Date, Format, Resolution, Size, Length, Quality, and Lock/Unlock. • Camcorder settings: customizes your camcorder settings. Choose from the following options: Recording mode : sets the maximum allowable recording time.

  • Page 158: Camcorder Shortcuts

    Camcorder Shortcuts Shortcut keys allow you to change options using your keypad, Navigation keys, and Volume key in capture mode. The following options are available. shoots video. Up arrow zooms in on the video. Down arrow zooms out on the video. Up and Down navigation keys zoom in or out.

  • Page 159: Photos Folder

    Photos folder In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the Fun & Apps icon. Press the Select soft key or the Highlight Camera and press the Select soft key or the Select Photos and press the Select soft key or the When you access this menu, your phone displays the photos in Line view, which shows them as small images.

  • Page 160: Videos

    Deleting a Photo You can delete photos one by one or all at one time. From the Photos menu, highlight the photo you want to delete. Press the Options soft key and select Delete. Press the Select soft key then press the Right Navigation key. Select Selected or Multiple and press the Select soft key or the Press the Yes soft key to confirm the deletion.

  • Page 161: My Album

    • Display mode: allows you to view the pictures in Line view or Thumbnail view. • Lock/Unlock: locks the video to protect it from deletion or unlocks it to allow deletion. • Properties: displays the video name, date, format, resolution, date, length, quality, and lock/unlock status.
  • Page 162 Select My Journal and press the Select soft key or the key. The t-zones browser is then launched and the T-Mobile Web page displays. Important!: You must log in from a web browser and set up My Journal before you can access it.

  • Page 163: Section 13: T-Zones

    Section 13: t-zones Topics Covered • t-zones This section outlines the t-zones features available on your phone. For more information, contact T-Mobile. t-zones Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser which provides you wireless access and navigation to the Web using your phone. Tip: Press the t-zones soft key To access t-zones via the menu, follow these steps: In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode.

  • Page 164: Selecting And Using Menu Options

    Navigating the t-zones To scroll through browser items, press the Up or Down Navigation key. To select browser items, press the Options soft key, highlight Select and press the OK soft key. To return to the previous page, press Options soft key, highlight Back and press the OK soft key.

  • Page 165: Enter Url

    Enter URL This menu allows you to manually enter the URL address of a web site that you wish to access. For further details about entering characters, see "Entering Text" on page 60. Bookmarks This menu stores up to 15 URL addresses. To store a URL address: Select an empty location and press the Select soft key or the Enter a name for the favorite item in the Name text box and press the...

  • Page 166: Section 14: Health And Safety Information

    Section 14: Health and Safety Information Topics Covered • Health and Safety Information • Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling • UL Certified Travel Adapter • Consumer Information on Wireless Phones • Road Safety • Responsible Listening • Operating Environment • Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices •...
  • Page 167 These FCC exposure limits are derived from the recommendations of two expert organizations, the National Counsel on Radiation Protection and Measurement (NCRP) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). In both cases, the recommendations were developed by scientific and engineering experts drawn from industry, government, and academia after extensive reviews of the scientific literature related to the biological effects of RF energy.

  • Page 168: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling

    Additional product specific SAR information can also be obtained at www.fcc.gov/cgb/sar. Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its customers to recycle Samsung mobile phones and genuine Samsung accessories. Go to: http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/type/ type.do?group=mobilephones&type=mobilephones for more information.
  • Page 169 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.
  • Page 170 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 •...
  • Page 171 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.
  • Page 172 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).
  • Page 173 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.

  • Page 174: Medical Equipment

    In February 2002, the Federal trade Commission (FTC) charged two companies that sold devices that claimed to protect wireless phone users from radiation with making false and unsubstantiated claims. According to FTC, these defendants lacked a reasonable basis to substantiate their claim. What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment? Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can interact with some electronic...

  • Page 175: Road Safety

    International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection: • http://www.icnirp.de National Radiation Protection Board (UK): • http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation US Food and Drug Administration • http://www.fda.gov/cellphones 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.

  • Page 176: Responsible Listening

    Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting. Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and suspend conversations that have the potential to divert your attention from the road. Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial 9-1-1 or other local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident or medical emergencies.
  • Page 177 Individual susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss and potential hearing problem varies. Additionally, the amount of sound produced by a portable audio device varies depending on the nature of the sound, the device settings, and the headphones that are used. As a result, there is no single volume setting that is appropriate for everyone or for every combination of sound, settings and equipment.

  • Page 178: Operating Environment

    National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders National Institutes of Health 31 Center Drive, MSC 2320 Bethesda, MD 20892-2320 Voice: (301) 496-7243 Email: nidcdinfo@nih.gov Internet: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Hubert H. Humphrey Bldg. 200 Independence Ave., SW Washington, DC 20201 Voice: 1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800-356-4647) Internet: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/default.html...

  • Page 179: Implantable Medical Devices

    Implantable Medical Devices A minimum separation of six (6) inches should be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and an implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator, to avoid potential interference with the device. Persons who have such devices: Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six (6) inches from their implantable •...

  • Page 180: Potentially Explosive Environments

    Potentially Explosive Environments Switch your phone off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised to switch the phone off while at a refueling point (service station). Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution areas), chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress.

  • Page 181: Fcc Notice And Cautions

    Restricting Children's access to your Phone Your phone is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to play with it because they could hurt themselves and others, damage the phone or make calls that increase your phone bill. FCC Notice and Cautions FCC Notice The phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment.

  • Page 182: Product Performance

    Switch your phone off before boarding an aircraft. The use of wireless phone in • aircraft is illegal and may be dangerous to the aircraft's operation. Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of • telephone services to the offender, or legal action, or both.

  • Page 183: Availability Of Various Features/Ring Tones

    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.
  • Page 184 Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. In some areas, the • disposal of batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. For safe disposal options for Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.

  • Page 185: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years. Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children. •...

  • Page 186: Section 15: Warranty Information

    (d) malfunctions resulting from the use of Product in conjunction with accessories, products, or ancillary/peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG; (e) defects or damage from improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, or adjustment; (f) installation, maintenance, and service of Product, or (g) Product used or purchased outside the United States or Canada.
  • Page 187 (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
  • Page 188 STATED HEREIN. SOME STATES/PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE...
  • Page 189 Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon. Precautions for Transfer and Disposal...
  • Page 190 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC 1301 East Lookout Drive Richardson, Texas 75082 Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) ©2007 Samsung Telecommunications America. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval. Specifications and availability subject to change without notice.

  • Page 191: Index

    Index ABC mode Accessing a Menu Function Alert type Backlight description settings Battery charging installation installing low indicator Bluetooth about help searching for new devices services turning bluetooth on and off Brightness Broadcast Messages Calendar Call Barring Call Functions adjusting the call volume answering a call call records correcting the Number...
  • Page 192 Display backlight icons Drafts DTMF Entering Text Changing the Text Entry Mode using ABC mode using number mode using symbol mode using T9 mode Extra tones Files Fun & Apps Functions and Options Games create a new Games folder Getting Started activating your phone voice mail Health and Safety Information...
  • Page 193 Music Player adding music assigning assigning a caller ringtone assigning alarm tone assigning ringtone options playing music settings shortcuts Mute My Album My Journal Network Selection Network Services call barring call forwarding call waiting Caller ID network selection Notes Number mode On/off switch, phone Options during a call...
  • Page 194 phone reset security sound synchronization Time & Date voice recognition Shortcuts Silent mode SIM card installing Skin Slide settings Slide tone Soft Keys Sound Settings alert type extra tones HiFi ringers incoming call keypad tone MegaTones power on/off tone ring tone ring volume silent mode slide tone...
  • Page 195 Videos Voice Commands menu Voice Mail changing number Voice Note listening Voice Notes VoiceSignal checking phone status commands digit dial name dial name lookup open applications send text message Warranty Information Wi-Fi add new network available networks connection help quick connect security key...

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