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- Page 1 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. World Wide Web English. 11/2008. Rev. 1.0 http://www.samsungmobile.com...
- Page 2 SCH-W699 user manual...
- Page 3 Instructional icons using this Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual: manual Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others This user manual has been specially designed to Caution—situations that could cause guide you through the functions and features of your damage to your phone or other mobile phone.
- Page 4 Copyright information → Followed by—the order of options or Rights to all technologies and products that menus you must select to perform a step; comprise this device are the property of their → Messages → for example: Tap respective owners: Write new message (represents ®...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
safety and usage information Safety warnings .......... 2 contents Safety precautions ........4 Important usage information ....... 7 introducing your mobile phone Unpack ............. 10 Phone layout ..........11 Keys ............12 Display ............13 Quick access icons in Idle mode ....14 Icons ............ - Page 6 using basic functions Activate and send an SOS message ..40 Record and play voice memos ....41 Turn your phone on and off ....... 21 Edit images ..........41 Access menus .......... 22 Play games ..........44 Customise your phone ......22 Create and view world clocks ....
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Page 7: Safety And Usage Information
Safety warnings safety and Keep your phone away from small usage children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the information reach of small children or animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Protect your hearing Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak... - Page 8 Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between chargers with care mobile phones and pacemakers to avoid potential • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and interference, as recommended by manufacturers chargers specifically designed for your phone. and the independent research group, Wireless Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause Technology Research.
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Page 9: Safety Precautions
Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a injuries mobile phone in a certain area. When sending text messages or playing games on Use only Samsung-approved your phone, hold the phone with a relaxed grip, accessories press the keys lightly, use special features that... - Page 10 Turn off the phone near medical Protect batteries and chargers from equipment damage Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in • Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/ regulations, posted warnings, and directions from 113°...
- Page 11 • Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty Avoid interference with other electronic areas to prevent damage to moving parts. devices • Your phone is a complex electronic device— Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that protect it from impacts and rough handling to may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded avoid serious damage.
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Page 12: Important Usage Information
• Disconnect chargers from power sources when Important usage information not in use. • Use batteries only for their intended purpose. Use your phone in the normal position Maximum battery life Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna. This information is based on fully charged batteries. Allow only qualified personnel to service CDMA your phone... - Page 13 Handle SIM cards and memory cards with care Battery Standard battery (XXXX mAh) • Do not remove a card while the phone is Time transferring or accessing information, as this Talk time about X hours about X hours could result in loss of data and/or damage to the Standby time about X hours about X hours...
- Page 14 Ensure access to emergency services Emergency calls from your phone may not be possible in some areas or circumstances. Before travelling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel.
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Page 15: Introducing Your Mobile Phone
You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer. • Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by manufacturer's warranty. -
Page 16: Phone Layout
Phone layout The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: The front of your phone includes the following keys and features:... -
Page 17: Keys
You can lock the exposed keys and touch Function screen to prevent you from accidentally Network In Idle mode, access the Network pressing them. To lock, press down [HOLD]. selection selection menu To unlock these keys and screen, press up Make or answer a call;... -
Page 18: Display
Display Function Enter special characters or perform Your phone’s display consists of three areas: special functions; In Idle mode, press Special and hold [ ] for the Silent mode; Icon line function Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause Displays various icons between numbers Text and graphic area... -
Page 19: Quick Access Icons In Idle Mode
Quick access icons in Idle mode Icons Learn to access popular menus with the icons in Idle Learn about the icons that appear on your display. mode. You can access the corresponding menus or features by tapping the icons. Icon Function Access the menu screen Icon... - Page 20 Icon Definition Icon Definition Transferring data via 1X network Touch screen and keys locked New text message (SMS) Memory card inserted New voice message Battery power level New urgent message Current time Alarm activated Ringer mode: ringer only Ringer mode: vibration Ringer mode: silent Ringer mode: ring after vibration Ringer mode: increasing...
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Page 21: Assembling And Preparing Your Mobile
Install the battery assembling and 1. Remove the battery cover. preparing your mobile phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use. If the phone is on, press and hold [ ] to turn it off. - Page 22 2. Insert the UIM and SIM card. 3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover. • Place the UIM and SIM card in the phone with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. • Use the right slot for the UIM or SIM card. Use the left slot for the UIM card only.
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Page 23: Charge The Battery
Charge the battery Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the phone. Any Before using the phone for the first time, you must damages by misuse are not covered by the charge the battery. warranty. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side of the phone. -
Page 24: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)
About the low battery indicator 3. Unlock the memory card cover. When your battery is low, the phone will emit a warning tone and a low battery message. The battery icon will also be empty and blinking. If the battery level becomes too low, the phone will automatically power off. - Page 25 4. Lift the memory card cover and insert a memory card with the label side facing up. 5. Close and lock the memory card cover.
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Page 26: Using Basic Functions
Turn your phone on and off using basic Your phone supports GSM and CDMA networks and allows you to switch back and forth between two networks, anytime, anywhere. functions 1. Press and hold [ 2. Activate the UIM or SIM card and set a primary card. -
Page 27: Access Menus
Follow all posted warnings and directions from Customise your phone official personnel when in areas where wireless Get more from your phone by customising it to devices are prohibited. match your preferences. Access menus Adjust the volume of the key tones To access your phone’s menus, In Idle mode, press the Volume key up or down to adjust the key tone volume. - Page 28 Switch to or from Silent mode Select a wallpaper (Idle mode) → Display → Wallpaper → In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to silence or 1. In Idle mode, tap Stand-by → Background image. unsilence your phone. 2. Select an image category → an image. Calibrate the screen 3.
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Page 29: Use Basic Call Functions
4. Select Select lock method → On or Once. 5. Tap 6. Tap a desired icon. Switch cards Set the smart screen shortcuts 1. In Idle mode, press [ ]. → Display → Smart 1. In Idle mode, tap 2. Select a network. screen. -
Page 30: Send And View Messages
Answer a call Use the speakerphone feature → Private loud speaker to 1. When a call comes in, press [ 1. During a call, tap activate the speaker. 2. To end the call, press [ → Private 2. To switch back to the earpiece, tap Make an IP call loud speaker again. - Page 31 Send a text message To change the text input mode, tap an input mode icon. → Messages → Write new 1. In Idle mode, tap → Write new message. You can also tap • : Pinyin • : Simplified stroke message in Idle mode.
- Page 32 Mode Function Mode Function Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to 1. Press [1] through [5] to enter strokes. Number enter a number. Press [6] when you are unsure which stroke to enter. This will insert a Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to Symbol placeholder.
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Page 33: Add And Find Contacts
3. Tap one of the choices to enter. View text messages To enter text using the handwriting method, → Messages → Inbox → 1. In Idle mode, tap Text messages. 1. Switch to the handwriting method. 2. Select a text message. Delete Add and find contacts Insert a space... -
Page 34: Use Basic Camera Functions
6. Enter contact information and tap Capture photos 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on the Find a contact camera. → Contacts → Search. You 1. In Idle mode, tap 2. Aim the lens at the subject and make any can also tap in Idle mode. -
Page 35: Listen To Music
→ Media Player → FM 3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any 2. In Idle mode, tap adjustments. radio. 4. Press [ ] or [ ], or tap to start recording. 3. Tap to start the FM radio. 5. -
Page 36: Browse The Web
• Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Icon Function PC studio. Samsung PC Studio user manual Change Repeat mode ( : repeat • Receive via Bluetooth. p. 40 all, : shuffle, : off, repeat one) • Copy to your memory card. - Page 37 2. Navigate web pages using the following keys: Function Navigation Scroll up or down on a web page Select an item Menu Access a list of browser options Bookmark your favourite web pages → Favorites → Bookmark. 1. In Idle mode, tap →...
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Page 38: Using Advanced Functions
Use advanced call functions using advanced Learn about your phone’s additional calling capabilities. functions View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, Learn how to perform advanced operations and use 1. - Page 39 Hold a call or retrieve a held call Answer a second call to place a call on hold or tap Retrieve to If your network supports this function, you can retrieve a held call. answer a second incoming call: 1. Press [ ] to answer the second call.
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Page 40: Use Advanced Contacts Functions
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more parties (if Use advanced Contacts functions necessary). Learn to create namecards, set speed dial numbers, 5. To end the multiparty call, press [ and create groups of contacts. Call an international number Create a namecard 1. -
Page 41: Use Advanced Music Functions
Copy music files to a memory card By creating groups of contacts, you can assign 1. Insert a memory card. ringtones and caller ID photos to each group. Start → Exciting SAMSUNG → by creating a group: 2. In Idle mode, tap Connect to PC. - Page 42 5. Select Open folder to view files in the pop-up 3. Tap to start the radio. window on the PC. → Set stations. 4. Tap 6. Copy files from the PC to the memory card. → Automatic tuning. 5. Tap 6.
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Page 43: Using Tools And Applications
Use service provider services using tools and Learn to use services provided by your service provider. For details, contact your service provider. applications → Favorites → a service. In Idle mode, tap Service Function Download and use various Brew Magic Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools applications and additional applications. -
Page 44: Use The Bluetooth Wireless Feature
Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature → Exciting SAMSUNG → Send data using the Bluetooth wireless 1. In Idle mode, tap Bluetooth → Bluetooth on/off → On → feature →... -
Page 45: Activate And Send An Sos Message
When you have an emergency, you can send an To retrieve from another device: SOS message asking for help. → Exciting SAMSUNG → → Messages → SOS 1. In Idle mode, tap 1. In Idle mode, Tap Bluetooth → Bluetooth connect → a device →... -
Page 46: Record And Play Voice Memos
Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder. Pause or resume playback Record a voice memo Stop playback → Exciting SAMSUNG → 1. In Idle mode, tap Voice functions → Voice memo → Record. Edit images 2. Speak your memo into the microphone. - Page 47 Adjust an image 3. To resize the image, tap and select a size. To rotate or flip the image, scroll to a transforming → Camera → Photo Studio 1. In Idle mode, tap option and tap → Adjustments. 4. When you are finished with transforming options, 2.
- Page 48 5. Move the added image and tap Merge images necessary). → Camera → Photo Studio 1. In Idle mode, tap 6. When you are finished adding visual features, tap → Combine. 2. Select Main Image and select an image. 7. Enter a new file name for the image and tap The photo appears in the foreground image box.
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Page 49: Play Games
5. Enter a new file name for the image and tap 5. Tap . Play games An outline of the text is stamped onto the background photo. → Exciting SAMSUNG → 1. In Idle mode, tap 6. Tap Game. 7. Enter a new file name for the image and tap 2. -
Page 50: Create And View World Clocks
Create and view world clocks 2. Scroll to Dual clock. 3. Tap Learn to view the time in another city and set world clocks to appear on your display. Set and use alarms Create a world clock Learn to set and control alarms for important events. →... -
Page 51: Use The Calculator
Stop an alarm Use the calculator When the alarm sounds, → Organizer → Calculator. 1. In Idle mode, tap • Tap to stop an alarm without snooze. 2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator • Scroll to End and tap to stop an alarm with display to perform basic mathematical snooze, or tap... -
Page 52: Use The Stopwatch
Use the stopwatch 3. Make a sketch using the following icons: Icon Function → Organizer → 1. In Idle mode, tap Open a new sketch Stopwatch. Select a pen or brush; Erase the 2. Tap to begin and record lap times. sketch 3. -
Page 53: Create A Text Memo
3. Use the following icons: Manage your calendar Icon Function Learn to change the calendar view and create Edit the sketch events. Open a new sketch Change the calendar view Delete the sketch → Scheduler → Calendar. 1. In Idle mode, tap Set an alarm with the sketch →... -
Page 54: Create A New Task
→ New Meeting. Create a new task 3. Tap 4. Enter the details of the meeting and tap → Scheduler → Task list. 1. In Idle mode, tap 5. Tap 2. Tap to create a new task. 3. Enter the details of the task. Create your timetable for school class 4. -
Page 55: Look Up Words In A Dictionary
Look up words in a dictionary View document files → Exciting SAMSUNG → Learn to look up English or Chinese words in your 1. In Idle mode, tap dictionary. File viewer. 2. Enter a password and tap Look up English words 3. -
Page 56: Access A Menu By Drawing A Pattern
Access a menu by drawing a pattern Learn to access a specific menu by drawing a pattern on the touch screen. Draw a pattern → Exciting SAMSUNG → 1. In Idle mode, tap Sweeping command. 2. Draw a pattern. To view the pattern list, tap Create a new pattern →... - Page 57 troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. While using your phone, the following messages Message Try this to solve the problem: may appear: When using the phone for the first time or Enter PIN when the PIN requirement is enabled, you Message...
- Page 58 Your phone displays “No service” or “Network Another caller cannot reach you. error.” • Ensure that your phone is turned on. • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular reception, you may lose reception.
- Page 59 The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes. The battery does not charge properly or sometimes the phone turns itself off. Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to continue using the phone. • The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold-coloured contacts with a clean, soft cloth The audio quality of the call is poor.
- Page 60 Health and safety information Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.
- Page 61 SAR tests are conducted using standard operating The tests are performed in positions and locations positions specified by the FCC with the phone (e.g., at the ear and worn on the body) as required by transmitting at its highest certified power level in all the FCC for each model.
- Page 62 For body worn operation, this model phone has been in any way. tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with a Samsung-supplied or approved • Use the battery only for its intended purpose. accessory designated for this product or when used •...
- Page 63 • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and terminals may damage the battery or the object recharge your battery only with Samsung- causing the short-circuiting. approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, • Dispose used batteries in accordance with local disconnect it from the power source.
- Page 64 Health and safety information safety to your wireless phone with one of the many • Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, hands-free accessories available today. place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan calls when your car •...
- Page 65 Electronic devices • If you see a broken-down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a broken traffic signal, a minor traffic Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from accident where no one appears injured, or a radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain vehicle you know to be stolen, call roadside electronic equipment may not be shielded against the assistance or any other special non-emergency...
- Page 66 Health and safety information Vehicles If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, switch off your phone immediately. RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor Hearing aids vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some representative regarding your vehicle.
- Page 67 Potentially explosive environments Emergency calls Switch off your phone when in any area with a This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even connection in all conditions.
- Page 68 Health and safety information If certain features are in use (call barring, for • For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember example), you may first need to deactivate those that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not features before you can make an emergency call.
- Page 69 • Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories • Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or out of the reach of small children’s. strong detergents to clean the phone. Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and- •...
- Page 70 Health and safety information Acknowledging Special Precautions reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to and the FCC and Industry Canada try to correct the interference by one or more of Notice the following measures: FCC Notice...
- Page 71 Appendix A: CERTIFICATION Cautions INFORMATION (SAR) Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S authority to operate the equipment. REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.
- Page 72 Health and safety information operating positions accepted by the FCC with the Body-worn operations are restricted to Samsung- phone transmitting at its highest certified power level supplied, approved or none Samsung designated in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is...
- Page 73 Appendix B: Guide to Safe and responsibility. A wireless phone can be an invaluable tool, but good judgment must be exercised at all times Responsible Wireless Phone Use while driving a motor vehicle whether on the phone or Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association not.
- Page 74 Health and safety information Wireless Phone “Safety Tips” 3. Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Make sure you place your wireless phone within Below are safety tips to follow while driving and using easy reach and where you can grab it without a wireless phone which should be easy to remember: removing your eyes from the road.
- Page 75 6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, other local emergency number in the case of fire, place calls when you are not moving or before traffic accident, road hazard or medical pulling into traffic. Try to plan your calls before you emergency.
- Page 76 Health and safety information Appendix C: Consumer Update on you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or other special non-emergency wireless number. Wireless Phones Careless, distracted individuals and people driving U.S. Food and Drug Administration irresponsibly represent a hazard to everyone on the 1.
- Page 77 thus produce RF exposures well within the FCC’s 3. What is FDA’s role concerning the safety of wireless compliance limits. phones? 2. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation emitting consumer products such as wireless The available scientific evidence does not show that phones before they can be sold, as it does with new any health problems are associated with using...
- Page 78 Health and safety information • Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes phones with the Federal Communications any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in the for device function; and United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure.
- Page 79 FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health 5. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to Organization International Electromagnetic Fields radio frequency energy from my wireless phone? (EMF) Project since its inception in 1996. An influential If there is a risk from these products—and at this point result of this work has been the development of a we do not know that there is—it is probably very...
- Page 80 Health and safety information use measures like those described above to reduce precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence your RF exposure from wireless phone use. that any health hazard exists. 6. What about children using wireless phones? 7. Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions? The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones, including children and...
- Page 81 8. Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can the head from RF radiation work? interact with some electronic devices. For this reason, FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to...
- Page 82 Health and safety information same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day. 2000. These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones, so we don’t FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones know with certainty what the results of such studies for possible interactions with other medical devices.
- Page 83 are needed. Lifetime animal exposure studies could be FCC RF Safety Program: completed in a few years. However, very large http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/ numbers of animals would be needed to provide Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if one http://www.epa.gov/radiation/ exists.