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SPH-A303 heat P O R T A B L E D I G I T A L D E V I C E User Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state...
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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;...
Section 1: Getting Started ...7 Understanding this User Manual ...8 Activating Your Device ...8 Charging the Battery ...10 Setting Up Your Voice Mail ...11 Section 2: Understanding Your Device ...12 Features of Your Device ...12 Closed View of Your Device ...13 Open View of Your Device ...15 Command Keys ...18 Understanding the Display Screen ...20...
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My Info ...69 Service Numbers ...69 Sync Contacts ...69 Section 7: CUSTOMIZE ... 70 Rings ...71 Screens ...71 H.O.T. (Helio On Top) Screens ...72 Sound Settings ...72 Display Settings ...75 Touch Sensitivity ...80 Call Settings ...80 Network ...82 Device ...82 Security ...85 Bluetooth ...87 Language ...90...
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Other Important Safety Information ...163 Product Performance ... 163 Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...164 Battery Standby and Talk Time ...164 Battery Precautions ...164 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ...166 Care and Maintenance ...166 Section 16: Warranty Information ...167 Standard Limited Warranty ...168 Index...172...
Section 1: Getting Started Topics Covered • Understanding this User Manual • Activating Your Device • Charging the Battery • Setting Up Your Voice Mail This section explains how to start using your device by activating your service, setting up your voice mail, or getting an understanding of how this manual is put together.
Understanding this User Manual The chapters of this guide generally follow the same order as the menus and sub-menus in your device. A robust index for quick reference to most features begins on page 172. Also included is important safety information that you should know before using your device.
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Replace the battery cover (1) and slide it toward the bottom of the phone (2) until the cover clicks into place. Make sure that the battery is properly installed before switching on the phone. Turn Your Device On Open the slide on your device. Press and hold the Note: As with any other radio-transmitting device, do not touch the antenna (located at the top of the battery compartment) while using your device as this can affect call quality and can cause the device to operate at a higher...
Lift (1) the bottom of the battery and remove it (2). Charging the Battery Your device is powered by a rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery. Only use Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
Low battery indicator The battery indicator ( ) in the upper-right corner of the display indicates power level. Monitor the battery strength and ensure your battery is adequately charged. • Four bars ( ) indicate a full charge. • An empty battery icon ( •...
• Text Messaging • Email Messaging • 1.3 Megapixel Camera with Flash and Camcorder function • Speakerphone • ® Bluetooth Wireless Technology ** ** The Samsung A303 supports the wireless handsfree profile, and Bluetooth OBEX profiles for Bluetooth® wireless technology.
Closed View of Your Device 1. Volume Keys 2. Display 3. Play/Pause Key 4. Navigation Key 5. External Touchpad Features Volume Keys — With the device closed, turns on the external display backlight when held down. Display — Indicates the status of your device, including status icons, message indicators, signal strength, and so on.
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End/Power Key — Ends a call. If you press and hold the End/Power key, the power goes On or Off. When you receive an incoming call, pressing this key sends the call to voicemail. Earpiece/Speaker — Lets you hear the other caller. Note: The touch keys [Left ( ) and Right ( touch key] are only active when unlocked.
Open View of Your Device 1. Earpiece/Speaker 2. Display 3. Volume Keys 4. Left Soft Touch Key 5. Navigation Key 6. Play/Pause Key 7. Send Touch Key 8. Special Function Keys Features Earpiece/Speaker — Lets you hear the other caller. Display —...
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Left Soft Touch Key — When you press and hold this key, Used to navigate through menus and applications and to select the choice available in the Left Soft touch key option. When receiving a call with the device open or closed, pressing and holding the Left Soft Touch Key mutes the ringer.
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Rear 1. Self Portrait Mirror 2. Camera Lens 3. End/Power Key 4. Camera Key 5. Power-Accessory Connector Features Self Portrait Mirror — Helps you center the camera lens for self portraits. Strike a pose and look good in pictures of yourself. Camera Lens —...
Rear Speaker — Lets you hear music, ringtones, alert tones, and other callers. Play/Pause Key — Used to unlock the External Touchpad and to control play of music files. Volume Keys — During a call, adjusts the earpiece volume. In standby mode with the device open, adjusts the ring volume. Flash —...
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Back/Clear Key key ( ) is used to erase or clear numbers, text, or symbols from the Back/Clear display. You can also use the mode from any menu. If you enter an incorrect character, briefly press character. To erase the entire sentence, press and hold To back up one menu level, briefly press To return to standby mode, repeatedly press End Key...
Play/Pause key When playing music, press the Play/Pause key ( device — to begin or to pause the music. Understanding the Display Screen The top line of your device’s main display contains icons that indicate network status, battery power, signal strength, connection type, and more. The center portion of the main display shows information such as call progress information, messages, and photos.
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Understanding the Display Screen Voicemail — Indicates that you’ve received a new voice message. Battery strength — Indicates the battery charge level. The more black bars, the greater the charge. When the battery becomes very low, a flashing empty battery icon displays and the device sounds an audible alert, which indicates your device is about to shut down.
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Dialogue Boxes Dialogue boxes prompt for action, inform you of status, or warn of situations such as low memory. Dialogue boxes and their definitions are outlined below. • Choice Example: “Save message?” • • Reconfirm Example: “Erase all messages?” • •...
Your Device’s Modes Call Answer Mode You can select how you wish to answer a call. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft touch key ( CUSTOMIZE), The following call answer options appear in the display: Slide Open — Sliding the device open or pressing •...
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Receive Messages in Standby Mode You can receive messages in standby mode. When a new message arrives, an alert tone sounds and the new message appears in the display. Press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( • Call — Lets you call the sender of the message. •...
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Note: The Vibrate icon ( ) appears in the display when the device is in Vibration mode. Adjust the Ringer In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft touch key ( CUSTOMIZE), Volume screen appears in the display. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight Ring Volume. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to adjust the Ring Volume to one of its five settings.
Section 3: Call Functions Topics Covered • Making a Call — Number Entry Dialing • Making a Call — Speed Dialing • Answering a Call • Ignoring a Call • Adjusting the Call Volume • Call Log • Roaming This section explains how to make or answer a call. This section also includes the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call.
Making a Call — Number Entry Dialing With the device on, enter the number you wish to call using the keypad. Press the key to place the call. Dialing Emergency Numbers To place an emergency call: With the device on, enter 911 using the keypad. Press the key to place the call.
Manual Pause Calling When you call automated systems (like banking services), you are often required to enter a password or account number. Instead of manually entering the numbers each time, you can store the numbers in your Contacts along with special characters called pauses. •...
Three-Touch Dialing Memory locations 100 through 999 are special Three-Touch dialing locations. Example: For location number 113, briefly press the key until the name and number appear in the display and the number is dialed. Pause Dialing From a Contacts Entry •...
Ignoring a Call When you ignore an incoming call, the call is immediately forwarded to your voice mail. During an incoming call, press and hold the Silence (left) soft touch key ( silence the ringer. Press and hold the Silence (left) soft touch key ( and immediately forward the call to your voice mail.
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Review the Calls Log — In standby mode, press the Use the Left and Right navigation keys to scroll through the following Calls histories that you wish to review: All Hist. — Lists all calls made, received, missed, and ignored and lists voice messages. •...
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Press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( options appears in the display: Send Message — Compose and send a text message to the dialed or originating number. • Note: See “Creating and Sending New Messages” on page 135 for more information. Add to Blocked —...
Use the navigation keys to highlight Delete All. Press the key to delete all calls from this calls log. Missed Calls Your device retains information about the last 100 missed calls (calls that were never picked up) and stores them in the Missed Calls log. Using the Missed Calls log you can: •...
Ignored Calls Your device retains information about the last 100 Incoming calls from numbers that were automatically or manually ignored and stores them in the Ignored calls log. Using the Ignored calls log you can: • Review ignored calls for the times and dates of the calls, as well as other information. •...
Call Times View the duration of your last call, total calls, and calls made during the life cycle of you device using the Call Times feature. Note: Call Times is not for billing purposes. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft touch key ( CONTACT), (for Call Log), and appears in the display showing the following call times:...
Section 4: Menu Navigation Topics Covered • Menu Navigation • Menu Outline This section explains the menu navigation for your device. It also includes an outline of the menus available with your device.
Menu Navigation Access menus using the navigation keys, the two soft touch keys ( In Standby Mode, press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( The first of several menus appears in the display. Use the navigation keys to browse device menus. Press the key to access a menu or sub-menu highlighted in the display.
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The In-Use Options Access numerous menus and features even while in a call. Press Menu To access the basic In Use menu options, do the following: Note: If the call is disconnected while accessing the In-Use Option, the In-Use Option disappears from the display and the device eventually returns to standby mode.
Enter Number and Press Menu You can enter a number during a call and add the number to your Contacts list or send a message to the number. To access the entered number In Use menu options, do the following: Note: If the call is disconnected while accessing the In-Use Option, the In-Use Option disappears from the display and the device eventually returns to standby mode.
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1.8.4 Call 1.8.4.1 Answer Call On 1.8.4.2 Call Forwarding 1.8.4.2.1 1.8.4.2.2 1.8.4.3 Call Block 1.8.4.3.1 1.8.4.3.2 1.8.4.3.3 1.8.4.4 Tone Length 1.8.5 Network 1.8.6 Device 1.8.6.1 Memory Info 1.8.6.1.1 1.8.6.1.2 1.8.6.1.3 1.8.6.2 S/W Info 1.8.6.3 My Info 1.8.6.4 Reset 1.8.6.4.1 1.8.6.4.2 1.8.7 Security 1.8.7.1 Phone Lock...
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1.8.9 Language 1.8.0 Airplane Mode SURF Access Helio Portal SNAP Camera Video Camera Album Helio Album Photo Studio 3.5.1 Filters 3.5.2 Effects 3.5.3 Apply Stickers 3.5.4 Create Stickers 3.5.5 Movie Frame Grab 3.5.6 Fade Between 3.5.7 Adjust 3.5.8 Resize 3.5.9 Rotate+Flip 3.5.0 Overlay Settings 3.6.1 Album Lock...
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3.6.3 Block Calls 3.6.4 Auto Save Print Photos Memory Info 3.8.1 Download Memory 3.8.2 System Memory 3.8.3 USB Disk VIDEO + MUSIC Video 4.1.1 Recent 4.1.2 Playlists 4.1.3 Videos Download Video> Music 4.3.1 Recent 4.3.2 Playlists 4.3.3 Artist 4.3.4 Albums 4.3.5 Songs 4.3.6 Genres Download Music>...
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4.6.2 Play Time 4.6.3 Play Option CONTACT New Contact Contacts List Groups Call Log 5.4.1 All Calls 5.4.2 Missed Calls 5.4.3 Outgoing Calls 5.4.4 Ignored Calls 5.4.5 Incoming Calls 5.4.6 Call Times My Info Service Numbers 5.6.1 Emergency (911) 5.6.2 Information (411) 5.6.3 Customer Care (611) Sync Contacts 5.7.1 Sync Contacts...
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To-do Wake-up Call Alarm Calculator World Time Unit Converter Notepad Stopwatch User Memory 7.0.1 USB Disk Mode 7.0.2 File Manager 7.0.3 Memory Info Voice Memo 7.*.1 Record Voice Memo 7.*.2 Review Voice Memo MESSAGE Write Text Message Write Pic Message Text Messages 8.3.1 Inbox 8.3.2 Sent...
Section 5: Entering Text Topics Covered • Text Entry Modes • Changing the Text Entry Mode • Entering Text in Alpha (Abc) Mode • Entering Text in T9 Word Mode • Entering Upper and Lower Case Letters • Entering Korean •...
Text Entry Modes You can compose text messages using alphabetical characters, symbols, and numbers. Each method of character entry (symbol, number, and so on) is called a text entry mode. There are five text entry modes, as indicated: • Alpha — Alphabetical text entry mode. Options are: ABC —...
Note: If more than one word shares the same numeric sequence (such as, “263” for both “and” and “cod”), T9 Word provides the most commonly used word (such as, “and” for “263”). Press the are available. For practice, enter the work ‘Samsung’ into your message by pressing each of the following keys only once: PQRS T9 Word recognizes that the most commonly used word for the sequence of keys you just pressed is “Samsung.”...
Entering Upper and Lower Case Letters In Abc and T9 Word modes, you can select to enter only upper case letters (ABC/T9 WORD), only lower case letters (abc/T9 word), or a mix of the two (Abc/T9 Word). While in T9 Word or Abc mode, repeatedly press the capitalization setting.
PQRS WXYZ SHIFT NEXT SPACE Entering Numbers Enter numbers into a text message while in number mode (123). Note: See ‘Changing the Text Entry Mode” on page 49 for instructions on changing text entry modes. While in 123 mode, press the key containing the corresponding number that you wish to insert into your message.
Section 6: Understanding CONTACT Topics Covered • Your Contacts List • Adding a New Contact • Finding a Contact • Editing an Existing Contact • Speed Dial Numbers • Contact Groups • Deleting a Contact • Call Logs • My Info •...
Your Contacts List Your Contacts list can store up to 1000 entries, with each contact having up to five associated phone numbers, an email address, and a picture ID. Each phone number can be up to 32 digits in length, including hard pauses. Contact names can be up to 18 characters in length.
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Enter a name or phrase to associate with the number(s) using the keypad. (See “Section 5: Entering Text” on page 48 for more information.) Use the navigation keys to highlight each field. Press the Dial Type (left) soft touch key ( ), Home ( Contact.
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Delete — Erase the highlighted call or all selected (Checked) calls from your Call log. [Select • a call by highlighting it and then pressing the Check (right) soft touch key ( Delete All — Erase all calls from this calls log. •...
Press the number key associated with the Calls log that you wish to review, or use the Left and Right navigation keys to scroll through the Call Logs to the one you wish to review. Use the navigation keys to highlight the call whose number you wish to store in CONTACT.
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Search by Number The Num tab lets you quickly locate a Contact in your Contacts list by one of its numbers. In standby mode, press the CONTACTS (right) soft touch key ( List screen appears in the display. The Name, Number, E-mail field and a list of Contacts’ numbers appears in the display.
When the desired Contacts entry is listed in the display, highlight the contact using the navigation keys (if necessary). Then, do one of the following Press the • Press the key to view information about the Contact and to access other options. •...
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Tip: You can enter multiple two-second pauses to extend the length of a pause. For example, two consecutive two- second pauses cause a total pause time of four seconds. Note: Keep in mind that pauses count as digits towards the 32-digit maximum. Store Pauses in a New Contact Add a new Contact.
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Add a Number or Email Address to a Contact Find the desired Contact. (See “Finding a Contact” on page 57 for more information.) Press the key. The View Number screen appears in the display. Press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( display: Send Message —...
Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the Email field (labeled with the icon). Use the keypad to edit the Email address. (See “Section 5: Entering Text” on page 48 for more information.) To simplify the process of entering an Email address, the following functions are available: Press the Email (left) soft touch key ( •...
Note: When you choose to select a Speed Dial number, your device only shows you unassigned Speed Dial numbers to choose from. If you enter a Speed Dial number that is already assigned and press the key, the “Speed Dial No. In Use. Enter Again” message pops up in the display.
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Assign/Reassign Contacts to Groups — Menu Method In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft touch key ( CONTACT) and appears in the display: General — Contacts not assigned to a named Group. • Family • Friend • Work • Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the None group (to assign an unassigned Contact) or a named Group (to reassign or unassign an assigned Contact).
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Create a Group In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft touch key ( CONTACT) and appears in the display: General — Contacts not assigned to a named Group (that is, a Group other than None). • Family • Friend •...
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Edit a Group The Edit option lets you change the name of a Group and its settings. Note: You cannot rename the None group. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft touch key ( CONTACT) and appears in the display: General —...
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Use Icon — Lets you select an icon from the icon groups (Animals, People, Others) in your • device. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the desired Group ID source. Press the key and photograph or select a new Group ID image. Press the key.
Deleting a Contact Find the desired entry in the Contacts list. (See “Finding a Contact” on page 57 for more information.) Press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( display: Send Message — Compose and send a text message to the selected Contact. •...
My Info My Info lets you view and edit your electronic business card which includes the number assigned to your device by your Wireless Provider. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft touch key ( CONTACT) and Enter your name using the keypad. (See “Section 5: Entering Text” on page 48 for more information.) Use the navigation keys and keypad to select fields and enter information.
Rings In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft touch key ( CUSTOMIZE) and following options: Rings • Freebies • Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the desired ringtones gallery. Press . A list of available ringtones appears in the display. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the desired ringtone.
Call Screens In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft touch key ( CUSTOMIZE) and display showing the following options: Screens — Lets you select a downloaded image as the backdrop in your home (standby) • screen. Album — Lets you select a photo or video clip take with your device’s camera as the •...
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Hourly Alert • Sleep Mode • Ring Vibration You can select that your device will ring, vibrate, both, or light only in the Ring Vibration sub-menu. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft touch key ( CUSTOMIZE), The following options appear in the display: Ring Only •...
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Sound Effects In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft touch key ( CUSTOMIZE), The following options appear in the display: Keypad • Menu Popup • Message • OK/Save • Select • Power Up/Down • Slide • Cancel • Warning •...
Sleep Mode In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft touch key ( CUSTOMIZE), following options appear in the display: Off / Once / Daily — Lets you set Sleep Mode for one occurrence or for daily occurrence. • Start — Lets you enter the time in 12-hour format. Press the left soft touch key to toggle •...
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Overlay Displays an image overlaying the selected Home Screen. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft touch key ( CUSTOMIZE), following options appear in the display: None • Big Calendar • Small Calendar(top) • Small Calendar(bottom) • 3 month Calendar(top) •...
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Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the banner text entry field. Note: Press and hold the key to erase an existing banner, if necessary. Enter a word or short phrase (up to 20 characters) to appear in your device’s display while in standby mode.
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Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired setting, then press the key to save the setting.
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Font In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft touch key ( CUSTOMIZE), following options appear in the display: Font Style — Sets font [Vector Fonts (General, Gothic, Swirl, Gurum, Donghwa, • Panhwa) or Normal Fonts (Barun, Yulseo, Miso, Songulssi)] used to show text. Font Size —...
Use the navigation keys to highlight an option. Press the key to enter the highlighted option’s sub-menu and to save changed settings as desired. Touch Sensitivity You can select how sensitive your device’s Touch Pad is to your touch. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft touch key ( CUSTOMIZE), sensitivity options appear in the display: •...
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Call Forwarding In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft touch key ( CUSTOMIZE), Forwarding.The following options appear in the display: Set Number • Cancel • Use the navigation keys to highlight the method you wish to use for forwarding calls, then press the Call Block Call Block lets you control which incoming calls, if any, you wish to receive.
Network In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft touch key ( CUSTOMIZE), pop-up in the display: 3G mode • 1X only • Use the navigation keys to highlight the method you wish to use for data transfer, then press the key.
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Note: The default password is ‘0000’. The following options appear in the display: Photo + Video Album memory usage • Music + Videos memory usage • Contacts w Pics memory usage • Rings memory usage • Screens memory usage • Voice Memo memory usage •...
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The Mass Storage screen appears in the display, showing the following file list sorting options: Sort by Time • Sort by Size • Sort by Name • Sort by Type • Use the Left and Right navigation keys to show the available applications list sorted according to the selected sorting option.
Reset In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft touch key ( CUSTOMIZE), password. Note: The default password is ‘0000’. Enter the password. The Device menu appears in the display. Press for Reset. The following options appear in the display: Delete Contacts —...
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Enter the Lock Code. The following Phone Lock options pop-up in the display: Manual Lock — Locks the device immediately (The device stays locked until you enter the • lock code.) Auto Lock — Locks the device automatically the next time your device is powered ON (The •...
Note: The default password is ‘0000’. Enter the current password. You’re prompted to enter the New Password. Enter the new password. You’re prompted to re-enter the new password for verification. Enter the new password again. Your changes are stored. Note: Your device does not allow you to view the password for obvious security reasons. If you change the password, be sure to write down or memorize the new password.
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Place a Bluetooth device in discoverable mode. (See the device user manual for more information.) Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the matching device type option and press the Note: If Bluetooth Mode is OFF, you are prompted to “Activate Bluetooth Mode?”. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to highlight Yes and press the Names of available Bluetooth devices appear in the display.
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Send + Receive The Send + Receive application lets you exchange Contact information and files (melodies, images, and photos) with Bluetooth wireless technology devices. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft touch key ( CUSTOMIZE), Receive. The following options appear in the display: Receive Mode —...
Language The language option on your device can change the language of voice prompts, menus, and key-input. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft touch key ( CUSTOMIZE), appear in the display: English • Korean • Use the navigation keys to highlight your language preference, then press the Airplane Mode When set to On, the Airplane Mode icon ( Mode disables all radio functions of your device.
Section 8: SURF Topics Covered • SURF • Accessing Helio Portal • Using the SURF Browser • Using Links • How Browser Keys Work This section outlines how to launch the SURF browser, how to navigate to other pages on the web, and how the keys on the keypad are used with the web application.
SURF With SURF, you can conveniently surf the web and download ringtones and wallpapers using your device. Each time you launch the SURF browser, your device connects to the Internet and the service indicator icon ( Stored Web Content SURF ends an Internet connection after a certain period of inactivity, however some information from your session remains stored in the device (if you leave your device turned on).
SURF soft touch keys The bottom of the browser display is a bar that contains browser commands. The left and right ( ) soft touch keys on the keypad are used to execute the command that appears above them in the display. These are called “soft touch keys” because their function changes depending on the application.
Section 9: SNAP Topics Covered • SNAP Menu • Camera • Video Camera • Zoom • Brightness • Your Albums • Photo Studio • Settings • Memory Info Use your A303 device to take full color digital pictures and video clips, display them on your device’s vivid color display, and instantly share them with family and friends.
SNAP Menu To access the SNAP menu: In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft touch key The following options appear in the display: Camera — Launches the camera. • Video Camera — Launches the video camera. • Album — Lets you access and manage the photo album on the device. •...
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Tip: You can change a number of the camera’s settings to suit particular uses for your pictures. See Camera Options for more information. Camera Options The Camera Options let you adjust the default camera settings to suite available lighting, the subject of the photo, or the purpose of the photo. To access Camera Options, do the following: In standby mode, press and hold the Camera key ( screen appears in the display.
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Quality You can affect how much your photo is compressed, thereby reducing it’s overall size (not to be confused with resolution). In camera mode, press the Left soft touch key ( in the display. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to highlight Quality. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight Super Fine, Fine, or Normal.
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When you take your next picture, the device’s display previews your subject image with the measured exposure. Effects Change the look of your pictures with color Effects. Choose from five available settings such as Grayscale, Negative, and Sepia. The selected color Effect previews in the display before you take the picture.
Video Camera Taking pictures and videos with the built-in camera-video camera can be as simple as choosing a subject, using the display as the viewfinder to point the lens (located on the top rear of the device), and pressing a button. Note: The device’s slide must be open for the camera and the video camera to work.
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Press the key. The following sub-menus appear in the display: View Settings • Frame Rate • White Balance • Record Sound • Effects • Use the Left and Right navigation keys to highlight the desired option and/or setting, then press the View Settings View Settings shows the current option settings: Frame Rate, White Balance, Record Sound, and Effects setting.
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When you decide on the White Balance you wish to use, press the camera viewfinder screen appears in the display with your selected White Balance applied. The next time you press the Balance to your video clip. Record Sound In video camera mode, press the Left soft touch key ( appears in the display.
Zoom Zoom lets you temporarily enlarge the pictures and video clips you take. Increasing the Zoom value from x01 – x06/12 enlarges your pictures or videos (x01 is normal). Note: The resolution setting affects zoom capabilities. When resolution is set to 1280 x 960, zoom is not available. When resolution is set to 800 x 600 and below, zoom settings x01 –...
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Slide Show — Lets you view the contents of a folder as a “slide show” and set the length of • the pauses between photos and video clips. Delete Folder — Lets you remove a selected folder. • Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired option. Press the the function for the option or enter its sub menu.
Helio Album Helio Album allows you to upload photos from My Pics by sending pictures messages using UP (87 on the keypad) to your Helio Album. Photo Studio Photo Studio lets you alter your photos for special purposes (such as for photo IDs within the Contacts List) and lets you apply a number of photographic corrections and effects to your photos.
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Shutter Sound — Lets you select shutter sounds for the camera and video camera or to • have no shutter sounds. Block Calls — Lets you block incoming calls while the camera or video camera is active. • Auto Save — Lets you elect to have the camera and video camera automatically save photos •...
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Use the Left and Right navigation keys to select the sound of your choice, then press key. You’re returned to the Settings menu. Video Camera Start Sound Choose from two different sounds whenever you begin video recording. Aside from being a cool sound effect, Start Sound acts as an audible reminder that your camcorder has begun recording a video.
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Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight Auto Save, then press the The following options appear in the display: On — Your picture or video clip is automatically saved when you take a picture or end • recording of a video clip. Off —...
Print Photos — Lets you send photos to a USB or Bluetooth printer. • Memory Info — Lets you quickly and easily review and manage your device memory usage. • Select Print Photos from the menu then highlight the USB Printer or Bluetooth Printer and press the The phone ignores all calls while printing to an external device.
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Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the desired memory option, then press the key to access that memory usage option. System Memory In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( VIDEO + MUSIC), following options appear in the display: Name memory usage •...
Section 10: VIDEO + MUSIC Topics Covered • Accessing VIDEO + MUSIC • Video • Download Video • Music • Download Music • Memory Info • Settings This section outlines your device’s multimedia functions and key features associated with multimedia.
Accessing VIDEO + MUSIC In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( VIDEO + MUSIC. The following sub-menus appear in the display: Video — Lets you select video clips for playback, review, or removal. • Download Video — Lets you select and download video clips via your Wireless Provider. •...
Download Video Download Video lets you select and download video clips via your Wireless Provider. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( VIDEO + MUSIC) and the display showing the Helio video download screen. Music Music lets you playback and manage the music files you have stored in internal and external memory.
Download Music Download Music lets you select and download music files via your Wireless Provider. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( VIDEO + MUSIC) and display showing the Helio music download screen. Memory Info Memory Info lets you quickly and easily review and manage your device memory usage. To access Memory Info, do the following: In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( VIDEO + MUSIC) and...
System Memory In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( VIDEO + MUSIC) and following options appear in the display: Name memory usage • Phone No. memory usage • Speed Dial memory usage • Group memory usage •...
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Backlight Duration In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( VIDEO + MUSIC) and following options appear in the display: Use Display Setting — The Backlight remains on for the length of time specified for the • Backlight setting.
Section 11: GAMES Topics Covered • Finding Games • Managing Games This section explains the GAMES feature which lets you download and play games right on your device.
Finding Games With GAMES, you can download full featured games over the air. In standby mode, press the Right navigation key to launch GAMES. The GAMES menu appears in the display with the Download Game option highlighted. Note: You can also access GAME by pressing the MENU (left) soft touch key ( Press the key.
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Rearranging Items in Your GAMES List GAMES automatically inserts new games and folders into the GAMES list in alphabetical order. Use the MOVE soft touch key to change the position in the list for a selected game or folder. In standby mode, press the Right navigation key to launch GAMES. The GAMES menu appears in the display with the Download Game option highlighted.
Section 12: PLAN Topics Covered • Plan Menu • Calendar • To-do • Wake-up Call • Alarm • Calculator • World Time • Unit Converter • Notepad • Stopwatch • User Memory • Voice Memo This section explains how to use your device’s digital assistant functionality to schedule events, set reminders, create a “to-do”...
Plan Menu Tools is a suite of Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) applications such as a Calendar, To-do List, and Memo Pad that run on your device. You can use your device to schedule events, set reminders, create a To-do list, perform calculations, and more with the functions provided by this useful feature.
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Use the navigation keys to move around within the calendar. Press the key to open the highlighted date. If there are no events defined for the • highlighted date, the Schedule screen appears in the display. Press the Up volume key ( ) to view previous months. •...
Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the Repeat field. • Use the Left and Right navigation keys to set Repeat to None or to select a repeat interval. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the Alarm/Alert time field. •...
Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the Alarm field. • Use the Left and Right navigation keys to select None, Today, 1 day before, 3 days before, or 7 days before. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the alarm time field. •...
Use the Left and Right navigation keys to check the Set option. The Edit soft touch key label begins flashing. Press the Edit (left) soft touch key ( display with the Time field highlighted. Enter the time for the Wake-up Call using the keypad. Press the AM/PM (left) soft touch key ( Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight any other fields whose settings you wish to change.
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Press the key. The following options appear in the Alarm screen: Alarm • Time • Alert • Ring/Vib • Ring • Only the Alarm option is active, highlighted, and set to Cancel. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to change the Alarm option setting to Set. The other options become active.
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Press the key. The following options appear in the Alarm screen: Alarm • Time • Alert • Ring/Vib • Ring • Use the Left and Right navigation keys to change the Alarm option setting to Off. The other options become inactive. Press the key.
Calculator You can perform calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using your device. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft touch key ( PLAN) and for Calculator. The Calculator screen appears in the display. Enter the first number in your equation using the keypad (numbers can be up to nine digits long).
Bangkok, Jakarta, Yangon Okhotsk Anchorage Press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( (Cancel DST) Daylight Savings Time (DST) for the selected time zone. Do one of the following: Press the key to set the selected time zone as the home time zone for your device. •...
Enter the quantity you want converted in the From field. The converted quantity appears in the To field. Note: To include a decimal point, press the Left soft touch key ( Notepad You can create a notes and store them in Memo Pad. You can’t prioritize or set an alert for stored notes.
To erase the memo you are viewing, press the • Press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( – Stopwatch You can use this menu to set a stopwatch. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft touch key ( PLAN), and for Stopwatch.
Disconnect Device To disconnect your device from a personal computer, do the following: On your personal computer, eject (stop) the device-related USB drive. On your A303 device, in the USB Disk Mode screen, press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( ).
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Record a Voice Memo In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft touch key ( PLAN) and for Voice Memo. The following options appear in the display: SHIFT Record Voice Memo • Review Voice Memo • Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight Record Voice Memo. Press the key.
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Delete • Delete All • Erase One Voice Memo In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft touch key ( PLAN) and (for Voice Memo), and SHIFT MemoBox screen appears in the display listing saved voice memos. Use the navigation keys to highlight the voice memo you wish to erase. Press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( display: Play...
Section 13: MESSAGE Topics Covered • Creating and Sending New Messages • Receiving New Messages • Message/Media Boxes • E-mail • Instant Messages • Voicemail • Message Log This section explains how to create, send, receive, and view different types of messages. This section also describes the features and functionality associated with messaging.
Creating and Sending New Messages This section guides you through procedures for creating and sending text messages, picture messages, and video messages. Creating and Sending a Text Message In standby mode, press the Down navigation key (MESSAGE shortcut), then press for Write Text Message.
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When you are finished addressing your message, press the message. Creating and Sending a Picture Message In standby mode, press the Down navigation key (MESSAGE shortcut), then press for Write Pic. Message. The Compose screen appears in the display with the text field highlighted.
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Enter a recipient’s number or press the To: (left) soft touch key ( options pop-up in the display: Enter Email — Lets you enter a recipient’s email address. • Search by Group — Lets you address your message to some or all Contacts in the same •...
Search Group — Lets you add the names and numbers of one or more Contacts in a Group • as message recipients. Recent Address — Lets you add the email address from a recent message as a message • recipient. Enter My E-mail —...
Message/Media Boxes The A303 device stores copies of all of your messages and/or media from your messages, except those that you cancel. Messages of each type and picture message media are stored in the following boxes: • Inbox • Sent/Outbox/Outgoing •...
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While viewing a selected message, do one of the following: Press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( • Call — Lets you call the sender of a message. – Reply — Lets you reply to this message. – Forward — Lets you forward this message to Contacts, other mobile phone numbers, –...
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Press the • While viewing a selected message, do one of the following: Press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( • Forward — Send the highlighted message to another addressee. – Delete — Deletes the highlighted message from the Sent box/Outbox/Outgoing box. –...
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Use the navigation keys to highlight an option. Press the the highlighted option. Press the • In the Text Message/Compose/Draft screen, do the following: Enter or change the Subject and/or the message text using the keypad. (See “Section 5: • Entering Text”...
Press the key to complete the cancellation or deletion. Message Settings Text Message Settings In standby mode, press the Down navigation key (MESSAGE shortcut), then press (for Text Messages) and appear in the display: Alerts — Lets you enable and select a distinctive tone or melody to alert you of incoming Text •...
Instant Messages In standby mode, press the Down navigation key (MESSAGE shortcut), then press (for Instant Messages). A browser screen appears in the display showing Instant Messaging options. Note: Contact your Wireless Provider for information about subscribing to and accessing Instant Messaging. E-mail In standby mode, press the Down navigation key (MESSAGE shortcut), then press (for E-mail).
Message Log Your A303 device keeps running totals of all messages received and sent. Recent Message Log The Recent Message Log lists the 20 most recent messages (incoming and outgoing). In standby mode, press the Down navigation key (MESSAGE shortcut), then press (for Message Log) and Log screen appears in the display showing a list of the most recent messages.
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Message log for This Month The Message log for This Month shows counts of all messages, by type — both sent and received, since the beginning of this month. In standby mode, press the Down navigation key (MESSAGE shortcut), then press (for Message Log) and in the display showing counts of all text messages sent and received this month.
Section 14: APPS Topics Covered • Finding Applications • Managing Applications This section explains the APPS feature which lets you identify, purchase, and download useful applications to your device. Section 14: APPS...
Finding Applications With APPS, you can download full featured applications over the air. In standby mode, press the Right navigation key to launch GAME, then press the Right or Left navigation key to launch APPS. The APPS menu appears in the display with the Download App option highlighted.
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Rearranging Items in Your APPS List APPS automatically inserts new applications and folders into the APPS list in alphabetical order. Use the MOVE soft touch key to change the position in the list for a selected application or folder. In standby mode, press the Right navigation key to launch appears in the display with the Download App option highlighted.
• Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones • Battery Standby and Talk Time • Battery Precautions • Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling • Care and Maintenance This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your device. These safety precautions should be followed to safely use your device.
Health and Safety Information Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Certification Information (SAR) Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the exposure limits for radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.
• Part 22 – Head: 0.845 W/Kg. – Body-worn: 0.76 W/Kg. • Part 24 – Head:1.46 W/Kg. – Body-worn: 1.21 W/Kg. SAR information on this and other model phones can be viewed on-line at www.fcc.gov/oet/ fccid. To find information that pertains to a particular model phone, this site uses the phone FCC ID number which is usually printed somewhere on the case of the phone.
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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.
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• "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: •...
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Consumer Information on Wireless Phones 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, glioma, meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers.
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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. 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.
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they are used against the head or against the body. Either configuration should result in compliance with the safety limit. 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.
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA): http://www.osha.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 • Radiation Protection Division of Health Protection Agency (UK): http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation/ •...
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.
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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: •...
Potentially Explosive Environments device. The more immune your hearing aid is, the less likely you are to experience interference noise from mobile phones. 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.
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. Key in the emergency number for your present location (for example, 911 or other official emergency number).
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.
Battery Precautions • Avoid dropping the cell phone. Dropping it, especially on a hard surface, can potentially cause damage to the phone and battery. If you suspect damage to the phone or battery, take it to a service center for inspection.
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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.
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.samsungwireless.com/recycling.htm for more information. Care and Maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care.
(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.
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To obtain assistance on where to deliver the Product, call Samsung Customer Care at 1-888-987-4357. Upon receipt, SAMSUNG will promptly repair or replace the defective Product. SAMSUNG may, at SAMSUNG's sole option, use rebuilt, reconditioned, or new parts or components when repairing any Product or replace Product with a rebuilt, reconditioned or new Product.
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MAY BE. This Limited Warranty allocates risk of Product failure between Purchaser and SAMSUNG, and SAMSUNG's Product pricing reflects this allocation of risk and the limitations of liability contained in this Limited Warranty. The agents, employees, distributors, and dealers of SAMSUNG are not authorized to make modifications to this Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG.
Index Adjust Ringer setting Back/Clear key Backup to last menu Battery Charging installing Low battery indicator Removal removing Travel adapter Call Answer mode Call Functions Adjusting the Call Volume Answering a Call Call Log Making a Call — Number Entry Dialing Making a Call —...
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Language Left soft touch key Lock mode Memo Pad Add a Memo Review, edit, and erase memos Menu Navigation Menu Outline Menu shortcuts Menu, in-use options MESSAGE Message Boxes Drafts Inbox Sent Voice Mail Message Folders Messages and Lock Mode Message Setting Message/Media Boxes Messaging...
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Send Pic messages Send touch key Settings Call Security Sound Setup Voicemail Shortcut to menus Shutter sound Silent mode Entering Exiting SNAP Settings Sound Settings Speed Dialing One-Touch Dialing Three Touch Dialing Two-Touch Dialing Standard Limited Warranty Standby mode SURF How Browser Keys Work Using Links...