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English (EU). 05/2006. Rev. 1.0
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- Page 1 * Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide. World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com Printed in Korea...
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Page 3: Important Safety
Important safety precautions Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal. Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals. - Page 4 Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories, out of the reach of small children. Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung-approved batteries and accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage you or your phone and may be dangerous.
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Page 5: About This Guide
About this Guide This User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get started” and “Step outside the phone.” In this guide, the following instruction icons appear: Indicates that you need to pay careful attention to the subsequent information regarding safety or phone features. - Page 6 • Web browser Access the wireless web to get up- to-the-minute information and a wide variety of media content. • Get personal with photo caller See who’s calling you when their very own photo displays. • Name card Create name cards with your number and profile.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Unpack Make sure you have each item Your phone Keys, features, and locations Get started First steps to operating your phone Install and charge the phone ... 7 Power on or off... 8 Keys and display ... 9 Access menu functions ... 11 Customise your phone... - Page 8 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 Call log p. 28 3 Applications 1 Recent contacts p. 28 1 Music player 2 Missed calls p. 29 2 Voice recorder 3 Dialled calls p. 29 3 Java world 4 Received calls p.
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Page 9: Unpack
You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider. Your phone Keys, features, and locations Earpiece... -
Page 10: Get Started
Get started First steps to operating your phone SIM card information When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services. Install and charge the phone Remove the battery Insert the SIM card. -
Page 11: Power On Or Off
Get started When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter from the power outlet. Remove the adapter from the phone. Low battery indicator When the battery is low: • a warning tone sounds, • the low battery message displays, and •... -
Page 12: Keys And Display
Keys and display Keys Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display. In Idle mode, access your favourite menus directly. p. 66 In Menu mode, scroll through menu options. In Idle mode, launch the web browser. In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu option or confirm input. - Page 13 Get started Display Layout Icons display various icons. Text and graphics display messages, instructions, and information you enter. Soft key function Menu Contacts indicators show the current functions assigned to the soft keys. Icons Received signal strength Call in progress Out of your service area;...
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Page 14: Access Menu Functions
Access menu functions Use the soft The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are keys using. The bottom line of the display indicates their current role. Select Press the left soft key to select the highlighted option. -
Page 15: Customise Your Phone
Get started Customise your phone 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Display and select Settings → Phone language settings → Language. 2. Select a language. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Call ringer and select Settings → Sound melody settings → Incoming call → Ringtone. - Page 16 You can set the Navigation keys to Menu function as shortcuts to access shortcuts your favourite menus. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Phone settings → Shortcuts. 2. Select a key. 3. Select a menu to be assigned to the key.
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Page 17: Make/Answer Calls
Make/Answer calls 1. In Idle mode, enter an area Make a call code and phone number. 2. Press [ 3. To end the call, press [ 1. When the phone rings, press Answer a call 2. To end the call, press [ Press [ / ]. -
Page 18: Play Music
2. Select the video you want. Use these methods: • Download from the wireless p. 41 • Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC Studio Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide • Receive via an active Bluetooth connection p. 74... - Page 19 Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Create a play and select Applications → list Music player. 2. Press <Options> and select Add to playlist → Add all or Add files. 3. For Add files, press [ select the files you want and press <Select>.
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Page 20: Browse The Web
Browse the web Using a built-in web browser, you can easily access the wireless web to get a variety of up-to-date services and information and to enjoy downloads of web content. In Idle mode, press [ Launch the web browser •... - Page 21 Step outside the phone To the SIM card: Add a contact (continued) 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press <Options>. 2. Select Save contact → SIM. 3. Enter a name. 4. Press <Save> to save the contact. 1.
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Page 22: Send Messages
Send messages 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Send a text and select Messaging → message (SMS) Create message → Text message. 2. Enter the message text. 3. Press <Options> and select Save and send or Send only. 4. Enter destination numbers. 5. -
Page 23: View Messages
Step outside the phone View messages When a notification appears: View a text message 1. Press <View>. 2. Select the message from the Inbox. From the Inbox: 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messaging → My messages → Inbox. 2. - Page 24 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Search for and and select Settings → pair with a Bluetooth → My devices → Bluetooth Search for new devices. device 2. Select a device. 3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and press <OK>.
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Page 25: Enter Text
Enter text AB, T9, Number, and Symbol modes You can enter text for some features, such as messaging, Phonebook, or Calendar, using AB mode, T9 mode, Number mode, and Symbol mode. Changing the text input mode • Press and hold [ ] to switch between T9 mode ) and AB mode ( country, you may also be able to access an input mode for your specific language. -
Page 26: Using T9 Mode
Other AB mode operations • To enter the same letter twice or to enter a different letter on the same key, wait for the cursor to move to the right automatically or press [Right]. Then, enter the next letter. • Press [ ] to insert a space. -
Page 27: Call Functions
2. Press [0] to display alternative words for your key presses. When there are no more alternative words, Add appears on the bottom line. 3. Press <Add>. 4. Enter the word you want using AB mode and press <OK>. Using Number mode Number mode enables you to enter numbers. -
Page 28: Answering A Call
Redialling recent numbers 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to display the list of recent numbers. 2. Scroll to the number you want and press [ Making a call from Phonebook Once you have stored a number in Phonebook, you can dial the number by selecting it from Phonebook. -
Page 29: Using The Headset
Call functions 2. If necessary, scroll through the missed calls. 3. Press [ ] to dial the number you want. Using the headset Use the headset to make or answer calls without holding the phone. Connect the headset to the jack on the left side of the phone. -
Page 30: Using In-Call Options
1. Press [ ] to answer the call. The first call is automatically put on hold. 2. Press <Swap> to switch between the calls. 3. Press <Options> and select End held call to end the call on hold. 4. To end the current call, press [ Using the speakerphone feature Use your phone as a speakerphone to talk and listen with the phone a short distance away. -
Page 31: Menu Functions
• Transfer: transfer the currently active call to a caller on hold. The two callers can talk to each other, but you are disconnected from the call. • Join: set up a multi-party call by adding a caller on hold to a currently active call. You can include up to 5 people on a multi-party call. -
Page 32: Missed Calls
3. Press [ ] to view the details of a call, or press ] to dial a number. Using call log options While viewing call details, press <Options> to access the following options: • Call: edit the number and dial it. •... -
Page 33: Call Cost
Menu functions To reset the call timers, press <Reset>. You need to enter the phone password. The password is preset to 00000000. You can change this password. p. 75 Call cost (Menu 1.7) This network feature displays the cost of calls. This menu is available only if supported by your SIM card. -
Page 34: Add New Contact
3. Scroll to a number and press [ ] to edit contact information. Using Phonebook options While viewing contact details, press <Options> to access the following options: • Edit: edit contact information. • Send message: send an SMS or MMS message to the selected number. -
Page 35: Group
Menu functions 3. Press <Save> to save the contact. Group (Menu 2.3) Use this menu to organise your contacts in caller groups. Creating a caller group 1. Press <Options> and select Add. 2. Enter a name for the group. 3. Select the caller ID line and set an image. 4. -
Page 36: My Namecard
3. Select a number, if the contact has more than one number. Managing speed dial entries From the Speed dial screen, press <Options> to access the following options: • Add: assign a number to an unassigned key. • View: check the name and number assigned to a key. -
Page 37: Management
Menu functions Management (Menu 2.7) Use this menu to manage contacts in Phonebook. • Saving location: select a default memory location for saving contacts. If you select Ask on saving, the phone will ask you to select a memory location each time you save a number. - Page 38 • Download from the wireless web • Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC Studio Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide • Receive via an active Bluetooth connection Downloaded or received files are stored in the Music folder. p. 55 Creating a play list 1.
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Page 39: Voice Recorder
Menu functions • Play/Pause: begin or pause playback. • Open playlist: access the play list. • Go to music: access the Music folder. • Send via: send the current file via Bluetooth. • Set as: set the file as your ringtone or as a ringtone for a Phonebook entry. -
Page 40: Java World
3. Press <Stop> or [Down] to end recording. The voice memo is automatically saved. Reviewing the voice memo After recording a voice memo, press [ the voice memo. During playback, use the following keys: Function Pauses or resumes playback. Left Moves backward in a memo. -
Page 41: World Clock
Menu functions Using Java application options From the application list, press <Options> to access the following options: • Launch: launch the selected application. • Delete: delete the selected application or all applications, except for the standard games. • Details: access the application properties. •... -
Page 42: Alarm
Applying daylight savings time 1. From the world map, press <Options> and select Set daylight saving time. 2. Press [ ] to select the time zones you want. 3. Press <Save>. Alarm (Menu 3.5) Use this menu to set alarms. The alert type for a normal alarm corresponds to the call alert type settings. -
Page 43: Calculator
Menu functions Calculator (Menu 3.6) Use this menu to perform basic arithmetic functions, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. 1. Enter the first number. • Press <.()> to insert a decimal point or bracket. • Press [ ] or [ ] to move the cursor. 2. -
Page 44: Stopwatch
Starting the timer 1. Press <Set>. 2. Enter the length of time you want to count down and press <OK>. 3. Press [ ] to start counting down. Stopping the timer • Press any key when the timer rings. • Press [ ] on the Timer screen to stop the timer before it rings. -
Page 45: Home
Menu functions Home (Menu 4.1) Use this menu to connect your phone to the network and load the homepage of the wireless web service provider. You can also press [ Navigating the web Press scroll through browser [Up] or [Down]. items select a browser item <Options>... -
Page 46: Bookmarks
Bookmarks (Menu 4.2) Use this menu to save URL addresses in order to quickly access web pages. Adding a bookmark 1. Select an empty location. 2. Enter a title for the bookmark and press [Down]. 3. Enter a URL address and press <Save>. Accessing a bookmarked page Selecting a bookmark item launches the web browser and accesses the associated web page. -
Page 47: Create Message
Menu functions Create message (Menu 5.1) Use this menu to create and send messages. Text message (Menu 5.1.1) Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send or receive text messages that may include simple pictures, animated images, and melodies. Creating and sending an SMS message 1. - Page 48 Multimedia message (Menu 5.1.2) Multimedia Message Service (MMS) delivers messages containing a combination of text, image, video, and audio, from phone to phone or from phone to e-mail. Creating and sending an MMS message 1. Select the Subject line. You can use various options by pressing <Options>...
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Page 49: My Messages
Menu functions • View: open the selected attachment. • Send: send the message. • Save to: save the message in another folder. • Add page: add pages. Move to each page by pressing [Left] or [Right]. • Delete page: delete an added page. •... - Page 50 • CB (Cell broadcast) message from your service provider • Delivery report for your sent messages • Depending on the DRM (Digital Rights Management) system, messages having web content may not be able to be forwarded. • A ! icon next to a message means that the message is of high priority.
- Page 51 Menu functions • Copy media: save media content from the message to your phone’s memory. • Protection: protect the message from being deleted. • Details: access the message properties. Configuration messages • Install: apply the configuration specified in the message to your phone. •...
- Page 52 • Being sent • Failed to be sent While viewing a message, press <Options> to access the following options: • Send again: retry sending the message. • Forward: forward the message to other people. • Copy entry: extract URLs, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message.
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Page 53: Templates
Menu functions • Rename folder: change the folder name. • Delete: delete the selected folder. Templates (Menu 5.3) Use this menu to create SMS templates with the sentences you use frequently so that you can retrieve and insert them when composing an SMS message. Creating a template 1. - Page 54 • Send settings: set up the options for sending SMS messages: Reply path: allow recipients to reply to you through your SMS server. Delivery report: set the network to inform you when your messages have been delivered. Character support: select a character encoding type.
- Page 55 Menu functions Hide address: set your address to be hidden from the recipient’s phone. Read reply: send a read-reply request along with your messages. Priority: set the priority level of messages. Expiry date: set the length of time messages are stored in the MMS server.
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Page 56: Memory Status
• Receive: set how your phone receives push messages. • Black list: manage blocked server addresses. Broadcast (Menu 5.5.4) You can change the settings for receiving broadcast messages. • Receive: select to receive broadcast messages, or not. • Channel list: indicate the channels from which you wish to receive broadcast messages. -
Page 57: Videos
Menu functions Viewing a slide show You can view your photos as a slide show, a sequential presentation of each photo in the current folder. 1. Select Photos. 2. Press <Options> and select Slide show. 3. Select an interval option. The slide show begins. -
Page 58: Music
Playing a video clip 1. Select a video folder. 2. Select a video clip. During playback, use the following keys: Function Pauses or resumes playback. Adjusts the volume. Down Stops playback. Using video options From a video screen, press <Options> to access the following options: •... -
Page 59: Other Files
Menu functions Playing a sound clip 1. Select a sound folder. 2. Select a sound clip. For a voice memo, see Voice recorder. p. 36 Using sound options From a sound screen, press <Options> to access the following options: • List: return to the sound list. -
Page 60: Memory Status
Memory status (Menu 6.6) Use this menu to view memory information for media items in each folder. Press [Left] or [Right] to view the memory status by size or number of items. Calendar (Menu 7) The Calendar menu enables you to keep track of your schedule. - Page 61 Menu functions • Location: enter information about the item location. • Alarm: set an alarm for the item. • Before: set how long before the item the alarm is to alert you. • Alarm tone: select an alarm tone. • Repeat: set the item to recur and select a repeat option.
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Page 62: Consulting The Calendar
3. Enter information or change the settings: • To do: enter information about the item. • Start date: enter the starting date. • Due date: enter the ending date. • Select priority: select a priority level. 4. Press <Save> to save the item. Consulting the calendar Once you have created items, the item icons and the number of items for a specific day appears at the... -
Page 63: Camera
Menu functions • Delete: delete the items stored on the calendar by using various deleting options. You can delete recurring items in Day view only. • Missed alarm events: view items whose alarms you have missed. • Memory status: access memory information for the items stored on the calendar. - Page 64 Taking a photo You can take photos in various modes. The camera produces JPEG photos. When you take a photo in direct sunlight or in bright conditions, shadows may appear on the photo. Taking a photo with the phone open 1.
- Page 65 Menu functions • Frames: apply a decorative frame. • Timer: set a time delay before the camera takes a photo. • Go to photos: access the Photos folder. • Settings: change the default settings for taking a photo. Size: select an image size. Quality: select an image quality setting.
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Page 66: Recording A Video
Function Sets the timer. Goes to the Photos folder. Changes the preview screen. Using photo options After saving a photo, press <Options> to access the following options: • View: access one of the multi-shot photos. • Take another: return to Capture mode. •... - Page 67 Menu functions 5. To play back the video clip access video options delete the video clip return to Record mode Using camera options in Record mode In Record mode, press < > to access the following options: • Take photo: switch to Capture mode. •...
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Page 68: Settings
Function Switches to Capture mode. Changes the frame size. Changes the colour tone or applies a special effect. Mutes or unmutes audio. Sets the timer. Goes to the Video clips folder. Changes the preview screen. Using video options After saving a video clip, press <Options> to access the following options: •... -
Page 69: Phone Settings
Menu functions • Set time: enter the current time. • AM/PM: select AM or PM in 12-hour time format. • Time format: select a time format. • Set date: enter the current date. • Calendar starting day: set which day of the week the calendar starts with. -
Page 70: Display Settings
Extra settings (Menu 9.2.5) You can turn the automatic redialling or answering feature on or off. • Auto redial: set the phone to make up to ten attempts to redial a phone number after an unsuccessful call. • Active flip: answer an incoming call by opening the phone. -
Page 71: Sound Settings
Menu functions • Main display normal: select the length of time the backlight stays on. • Main display dim: select the length of time the display stays on in Dim mode after the backlight turns off. After a specified time, the display turns off. -
Page 72: Network Services
• Alert type: specify how you are to be informed when a message comes in. • Repetition: specify how often the phone informs you of a new message. Power on/off (Menu 9.4.4) Use this menu to select the melody that the phone sounds when it is switched on or off. - Page 73 Menu functions • Divert always: divert all calls. • Busy: divert calls when you are on another call. • No reply: divert calls when you do not answer the phone. • Unreachable: divert calls when you are not in a service area or when your phone is switched off.
- Page 74 Call waiting (Menu 9.5.3) This network service informs you when someone is trying to reach you while you are on another call. 1. Select the type of calls to which call waiting option will apply. 2. Select Activate and press <Select>. To deactivate call waiting, select Deactivate.
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Page 75: Bluetooth
Menu functions • Outside access: enable calls to numbers other than those in the closed user group. This feature depends on the nature of your CUG subscription. • Default group: enable the default CUG, if you have set one with your service provider. When making a call, you are given the option of using your default CUG, instead of selecting one from the list. - Page 76 • Secure mode: determine if the phone asks for your confirmation when other devices access your data. • Bluetooth services: display available Bluetooth services. Searching for and pairing with a Bluetooth device 1. From the Bluetooth menu, select My devices. 2.
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Page 77: Security
Menu functions • Service list: access the Bluetooth service list of the device. • Rename: rename the paired device. • Authorise device/Unauthorised device: determine whether or not the phone asks you to permit connection when other devices try to connect to your phone. •... - Page 78 Change PIN code (Menu 9.7.2) Use this menu to change your PIN. The PIN check feature must be enabled to change the PIN. Phone lock (Menu 9.7.3) Use this menu to lock the phone from unauthorised use. When this feature is enabled, you must enter a 4- to 8-digit phone password each time the phone is switched on.
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Page 79: Connection Settings
Menu functions Connection settings (Menu 9.8) Use this menu to create and customise the profiles containing the settings for connecting your phone to the network. You need these settings to use the web browser or send MMS messages. Your phone is set up by default for connecting to the network. -
Page 80: Solve Problems
3. Press <Save> to save the profile. Using profile options Press <Options> to access the following options: • Edit: edit the selected profile. • Delete: delete the profile. • Add new connection: add a new profile. Reset settings (Menu 9.9) Use this menu to reset the phone’s settings you have changed. - Page 81 Solve problems “Enter PUK” • The PIN code has been entered incorrectly three times in succession, and the phone is now blocked. Enter the PUK supplied by your service provider. “No service,” “Network failure,” or “Not done” displays • The network connection has been lost. You may be in a weak signal area.
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Page 82: Health And Safety Information
The model and serial numbers of your phone • Your warranty details • A clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales service. Health and safety information SAR certification information This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves. -
Page 83: Precautions When Using Batteries
If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. • Use only Samsung-approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. Disconnect the charger from the power source when it is not in use. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life. -
Page 84: Road Safety
• Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of your battery: it may require cooling or warming first. • Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places because the capacity and lifetime of the battery will be reduced. Try to keep the battery at room temperature. A phone with a hot or cold battery may not work temporarily, even when the battery is fully charged. -
Page 85: Electronic Devices
Health and safety information Electronic devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential... -
Page 86: Potentially Explosive Environments
Potentially explosive environments Switch off your phone when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised to switch off the phone while at a refuelling point (service station). -
Page 87: Other Important Safety Information
Health and safety information 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. - Page 88 • Do not store the phone in cold areas. When the phone warms up to its normal operating temperature, moisture can form inside the phone, which may damage the phone’s electronic circuit boards. • Do not drop, knock, or shake the phone. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards.
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Page 89: Index
Index Calendar • 57 Call cost • 30 AB mode, text input • 22 Call log Alarm • 39 Answering call • 25 second call • 26 Call time • 29 Anykey answer • 67 Caller groups • 32 Auto redial • 67 Caller ID •... - Page 90 Key tones Minute minder • 69 selecting • 68 Missed calls • 29 sending/muting • 27 MMS messages volume • 68 Language, select • 66 Last number, redial • 25 Locking Multiparty-call • 28 menu functions • 75 Music player • 34 phone •...
- Page 91 Index SIM card inserting • 7 Videos locking • 75 Skin colour • 67 SMS messages Voice recorder creating/sending • 44 deleting • 47 setting • 50 Voicemail server • 71 viewing • 46 Sound settings • 68 Waiting call • 71 Sounds, downloaded •...
- Page 92 2006. 05. 09 (place and date of issue) * It is not the address of Samsung Service Centre. For the address or the phone number of Samsung Service Centre, see the warranty card or contact the retailer where you purchased your phone.