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Samsung SGH-a436 Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 SGH-a436 Series P O R T A B L E Q U A D - B A N D M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    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...
  • Page 3 EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS", AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE;...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Section 1: Getting Started ...4 Activating Your Phone ...4 Powering On or Off the Phone ...8 Setting Up Your Voice Mail ...9 Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ...10 Features of Your Phone ...10 Open View of Your Phone ...11 Closed View of Your Phone ...12 Internal Display Layout ...13 Selecting Functions and Options ...15 Command Keys ...15...
  • Page 5 Section 11: Accessibility ... 93 TTY Settings* ...93 Section 12: Health and Safety Information ... 94 Health and Safety Information ...94 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ...96 UL Certified Travel Adapter ...96 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...96 Road Safety ...103 Responsible Listening ...104...
  • Page 6 Emergency Calls ...109 FCC Notice and Cautions ...110 Other Important Safety Information ...110 Product Performance ... 111 Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...112 Battery Standby and Talk Time ...112 Battery Precautions ...112 Care and Maintenance ...114 Section 13: Warranty Information ...115 Standard Limited Warranty ...115 Index ...120...

  • Page 7: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started Topics Covered • Activating Your Phone • Powering On or Off the Phone • Setting Up Your Voice Mail This section describes how to start using your phone by activating your service and setting up your voice mail. Activating Your Phone When you subscribe to a cellular network, a plug-in SIM card is provided loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN and other optional services.

  • Page 8: Installing The Sim Card

    • Grasp the battery at the indicated places and lift up and away, as shown. Installing the SIM Card Important!: The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending. Use caution when inserting or removing the card and keep all SIM cards out of reach of children. Make sure the gold contacts of the card face into the phone, then slide the SIM card into the socket.

  • Page 9: Removing The Sim Card

    Removing the SIM Card To remove the SIM card, slide it away from socket. See the following illustration. Installing the Battery Align the battery tabs with the slots at the top of the battery socket. Press the bottom of the battery down until it clicks into place. Make sure that the battery is properly installed before switching on the phone.

  • Page 10: Charging A Battery

    Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use the travel adaptor to charge the battery, and use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers. Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A fully discharged battery requires up to 4 hours of charge time.

  • Page 11: Powering On Or Off The Phone

    Remove the adaptor from the charger port. Note: You must unplug the adaptor before removing the battery from the phone during charging to avoid damage. Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, a warning tone sounds and the “Battery Low”...

  • Page 12: Setting Up Your Voice Mail

    Setting Up Your Voice Mail To access you voice mail from your keypad, use the following steps: Open the phone to access your keypad. From an Idle screen, press and hold the Follow the voice mail prompts to access messages. Accessing Your Voice Mail In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode.

  • Page 13: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

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

  • Page 14: Open View Of Your Phone

    Open View of Your Phone The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: 1. Display 2. Soft key (left) 3. Volume/Menu Navigation key 4. Send key 5. Voicemail key 6. Alphanumeric keypad Keys The following list correlates to the open and front view illustrations. Display: This screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone.

  • Page 15: Closed View Of Your Phone

    Alphanumeric keypad: Use these keys to enter numbers, letters and characters. Special Function keys: Asterisk/Shift key-enters the [ calling features. In text mode, press to change the character input type. Pound/Space/Quiet Mode key-enters the pound [ # ] character for calling features.

  • Page 16: Internal Display Layout

    date, time, reception, battery power, and any icons associated with alerts, such as messages, or a set alarm. Camera key: launches the camera to take a photo. Power Interface Connector/headset jack: The power interface connector is used to plug in the charging accessories and the headset cord.
  • Page 17 Internal Display Layout Appears when a new multimedia message has been received. Appears when you set an alarm to ring at a specified time. For more information, refer to "Alarms" on page 79. Appears when you there is no network coverage available. Appears when a call is in progress.

  • Page 18: Selecting Functions And Options

    Selecting Functions and Options Your phone offers a set of functions that can be customized for your ease and specific needs. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed using the two soft keys. Each menu and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function.

  • Page 19: Soft Keys

    Soft Keys The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are currently using; the labels on the bottom line of the display just above each key indicate their current role. Left Soft Key Some functions of the left soft key are as follows. In the Idle screen, press the Menu (left) soft key •...

  • Page 20: Navigation Key

    Press twice in standby mode to call the most recent number. • Press to pick up a waiting call. • Navigation Key Use the directional keys on the navigation key to browse menus, sub menus, and lists. Press the Up or Down Navigation when jumping to highlighted links on the web.

  • Page 21: Section 3: Call Functions

    Section 3: Call Functions Topics Covered • Making a Call • Adjusting the Call Volume • Call History • Call Time • Data Volume • Data Call Time • Silent Mode • Options During a Call This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also includes the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Call Volume

    • To enter a missing digit press the Left or Right Navigation key until the cursor is in position and enter the digit. • To clear the whole display, press and hold the displays. Press the key to return to the Idle screen. Ending a Call When you want to finish your call, briefly press the Redialing the Last Number...

  • Page 23: Answering A Call

    In Idle mode, you can also adjust the ringer volume using these keys. Answering a Call When a call is received the phone rings and displays the caller’s phone number, or name if stored in the Contact List. From the Idle Screen press the the incoming call.

  • Page 24: Call Time

    Choose from Selected or All and press the Select soft key, or the At the “Delete?” prompt, press the Yes soft key to confirm deletion or No to cancel. You can press the key at any time to exit the Missed Call feature. Call Time From the Idle Screen, press highlight Call History and press...

  • Page 25: Silent Mode

    Press the Back soft key or the Silent Mode Silent mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from making noise, in a theater for example. In Idle mode, press and hold the and the Silent Mode icon displays. In Silent mode, your phone will vibrate and light up the external LCD display or just light the external LCD display depending on the setting in the Silent Mode feature.

  • Page 26: In Call Options

    In Call Options During a call, press the Options soft key to access the following: Hold: Places the call on hold. • New Call: places the current call on hold and allows you to enter and dial another • number. Contact List: accesses the Contact List information.

  • Page 27: Call Waiting

    Searching for a Number in Contact List You can search for a number in Contact List during a call. Press the Options soft key. Press the Down key to highlight the Contact List option. Press the Select soft key or the Contact List is highlighted.

  • Page 28: Section 4: Menu Navigation

    Section 4: Menu Navigation Topics Covered • Menu Navigation • Menu Shortcuts Outline This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. It also includes an outline of the shortcuts to all available menus associated with your phone. Menu Navigation Menus and sub-menus can be accessed by scrolling using the Navigation keys or by using the shortcut keys.

  • Page 29: Menu Shortcuts Outline

    Press the Menu soft key. Press the key for Settings. Press the key for Set Phone Press the key for Language. The available languages are displayed. Menu Shortcuts Outline The following list shows the numbered menus, sub-menus, and options of the menu structure and indicates the numbers assigned to each of them.
  • Page 30 2.3.1 Camera 2.3.2 Record Audio 2.3.3 Alarm 2.3.4 Calendar 2.3.5 Tools 2.3.5.1 2.3.5.2 2.3.5.3 2.3.5.4 2.3.5.5 2.3.5.6 2.3.5.7 2.3.5.8 Memory Status 2.4.1 My Files 2.4.2 Calendar Games & Apps Shop Games My Games & Apps Call History All Calls Missed Calls Calls Made Calls Received Voice Mail...
  • Page 31 4.0.2 Total Volume Data Call Time Messages Create New Message 5.1.1 Text Message 5.1.2 Multimedia Message Inbox IM** 5.3.1 5.3.1.1 5.3.1.2 5.3.1.3 5.3.1.4 5.3.1.5 Sent Outbox Drafts My Folder Templates Delete All Messaging Settings 5.0.1 Text Messages 5.0.1.1 5.0.1.2 5.0.2 Multimedia Messages 5.0.2.1 5.0.2.2...
  • Page 32 5.0.3.5 5.0.4 Push Messages 5.0.5 Broadcast Messages** Memory Status Camera Tools Alarms Calendar Calculator Tip Calculator Converter 7.5.1 Currency 7.5.2 Length 7.5.3 Weight 7.5.4 Volume 7.5.5 Area 7.5.6 Temperature Timer Stopwatch World Time Address Book Contact List Add New Contact 8.2.1 Phone 8.2.2...
  • Page 33 8.8.2.1 8.8.2.2 8.8.3 Sort by Contacts 8.8.4 Delete All 8.8.5 Memory Status Service Number 8.9.1 Customer Care** 8.9.2 Roaming Care** Settings Set Sound 9.1.1 Incoming Call 9.1.2 Keypad Tone 9.1.3 Message Tone 9.1.4 Power On/Off Tone 9.1.5 Silent Mode Set Display 9.2.1 Main Display 9.2.1.1...
  • Page 34 9.4.4 Greeting Message 9.4.5 Network Selection** 9.4.6 Airplane Mode Set Calls 9.5.1 General 9.5.1.1 9.5.1.2 9.5.1.3 9.5.1.4 9.5.2 Voice Call 9.5.2.1 9.5.2.2 9.5.2.3 9.5.2.4 Bluetooth 9.6.1 Turn Bluetooth On/Off 9.6.2 My Headsets 9.6.3 Bluetooth Services 9.6.3.1 9.6.3.2 Set Applications 9.7.1 IM Settings** 9.7.1.1 9.7.1.2...
  • Page 35 9.7.3.5 9.7.3.6 9.7.4 Camera Settings 9.7.4.1 9.7.4.2 9.7.5 Record Audio Settings 9.7.6 Calendar Settings 9.7.6.1 9.7.6.2 9.7.7 Address Book Settings 9.7.7.1 9.7.7.2 9.7.7.3 9.7.7.4 9.7.7.5 Security 9.8.1 Lock Phone 9.8.2 Lock SIM Card 9.8.3 Check PIN Code 9.8.4 Lock Applications 9.8.5 Show Caller Information 9.8.6...

  • Page 36: Section 5: Entering Text

    Section 5: Entering Text Topics Covered • Changing the Text Input Mode • Using T9 Mode • Using Alphabet Mode • Using Symbols • Using Numbers This section outlines how to select the desired text input mode when entering characters into your phone. This section also describes how to use the T9 predictive text entry system to reduce the amount of key strokes associated with entering text.

  • Page 37: Using T9 Mode

    When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator on the display. To change the text input mode, do one of the following: • Press and hold the (T9 mode). •...

  • Page 38: Using Alphabet Mode

    Example: Both “Of” and “Me” have the used choice first. Insert a space by pressing the Add a New Word into the T9 Dictionary After pressing the keys corresponding to the word you want to add, press key to display the alternative words. When the last alternative word is displayed, Spell displays.

  • Page 39: Using Symbols

    Keys . , ‘ - ? ! @ : / 1 • • • G H I 4 g h i • J K L 5 j k l • M N O 6 m n o • P Q R S 7 p q r s •...

  • Page 40: Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts List

    Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts List Topics Covered • Using Contacts List • Adding a New Contact • Speed Dial • Finding My Own Phone Number • FDN List • Group Settings • Management This section allows you to manage your daily contacts by storing their name and number in your Contact List.

  • Page 41: Adding A New Contact

    To select a different entry, press the Up or Down Navigation key until the entry you want is highlighted. Once you have found the entry, press the press the Options soft key to access the Contact List entry options. Using Contact List Entry Options While accessing any Contact List entry, press the Options soft key to use the options for the entry.

  • Page 42: Storing A Number In The Sim Card

    • Home: assigns the number entered to the Home entry. • Office: assigns the number entered to the Office entry. • FAX: assigns the number entered to the Fax entry. • Other: allows you to enter additional numbers for the entry. •...

  • Page 43: Speed Dial

    Press the Options soft key to display the following options: • Edit: allows you to edit the name and number assigned to this contact. • Send Message: allows you to send a text message or a multimedia message to this contact. •...

  • Page 44: Finding My Own Phone Number

    Note: Memory location 1 is reserved for your Voice mail server number. Highlight Add and press the Select soft key or the Choose to assign a new entry (Contact or FDN Contact), and press the Select soft key or the Highlight an entry and press the •...

  • Page 45: Fdn List

    You can assign a name to each of your own phone numbers registered on your SIM card. You can also edit the names and numbers. Any changes made here do not in any way affect the actual subscriber numbers on your SIM card. When the Idle screen displays, press the Menu soft key.

  • Page 46: Management

    Note: Group assignments can only be made to contacts stored on the phone. If a contact list entry has a SIM icon located adjacent to it, then the entry exists only on the SIM card and can not be assigned a Group category until its copied to the phone.

  • Page 47: Checking The Memory Status

    When you are finished, press the Delete All of the Contact List Entries You can delete All, Phone, SIM, and SIM (FDN) entries from your phone’s memory. When the Idle screen displays, press the Menu soft key. Highlight Address Book, press the Select soft key or the Scroll to Management by pressing the Up or Down Navigation key and press the Select soft key or the Highlight Delete All and press the Select soft key or the...

  • Page 48: Using The Service Dialing Numbers

    Using the Service Dialing Numbers You can view the list of Service Dialing Numbers (SDN) assigned by your service provider. These numbers include emergency numbers, customer service numbers and directory inquiries. When the Idle screen displays, press the Menu soft key. Highlight Address Book, press the Select soft key or the Select Service Number, by pressing the Up or Down Navigation key and press the Select soft key or the...

  • Page 49: Section 7: Messages

    Section 7: Messages Topics Covered • Types of Messages • Creating and Sending New Messages • Text Message • Retrieving New Messages • Using Message Options • Using Instant Messenger (IM) • Using Message Templates • Messaging Settings • Memory Status This section describes how to send or receive different types of messages.

  • Page 50: Text Message

    Text Message In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. Select Messages and press the Select soft key or the New Message is highlighted. Using the Up or Down Navigation key, highlight Text Message and press the Select soft key or the When you have finished writing your message, press the Options soft key.

  • Page 51: Multimedia Message

    Multimedia Message In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. Select Messages and press the Select soft key or the Create New Message and press the Select soft key or the Highlight Multimedia Message and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 52 Using the Up or Down Navigation key, highlight Audio and press the Options soft key and highlight the Add option to add an audio file. Highlight Record Audio to launch the Audio Recorder or select Recorded Audio to select a audio previously recorded. Select Downloaded Audio to choose from the downloaded audio files.

  • Page 53: Retrieving New Messages

    Retrieving New Messages While text messages from other phones are delivered directly to your phone, Multimedia messages will be stored in the Inbox of the message server and the server will alert you to new messages. Therefore you need to retrieve new messages to your phone and read them on the phone.

  • Page 54: Using Message Options

    When you have finished, press the Using Message Options While viewing the content of a message, press the Options soft key to access the following options: Options for Text Messages Reply: allows you to reply to the message via Text message. •...

  • Page 55: Using Instant Messenger (Im)

    Using Instant Messenger (IM) The Instant Messaging function allows you to send and receive instant messages using AIM Windows Live communities. You must first create a default community account before accessing it on your phone. To access your default community session settings, use the following steps: Default Community Settings When the Idle screen displays, press the Menu soft key.

  • Page 56: Messaging Settings

    • Delete: deletes the selected template. When you have finished, press the Deleting Messages You can delete the messages in each message folder(s) individually or all at one time. You can also delete all of your messages at one time. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode.
  • Page 57 Expiry : select the length of time you wish the message to remain on the MMS – server. Delivery After : you can set a time delay before the phone sends your messages. – Receive Settings: you can specify the category of messages you want to retrieve. •...

  • Page 58: Push Message

    Using Instant Messenger (IM) The Instant Messaging function allows you to send and receive instant messages using AIM communities. You must first create a default community account before accessing it on your phone. To access your default community session settings, use the following steps: Default Community Settings When the Idle screen displays, press the Menu soft key.

  • Page 59: Memory Status

    Channel List: allows you to indicate the channels from which you wish to receive • broadcast messages. The following options are available: Save : use to save the channel for future use. – Add Channel : use to enter the ID and title for a new channel. –...

  • Page 60: Section 8: Changing Your Settings

    Section 8: Changing Your Settings Topics Covered • Set Sound • Set Display • Set Time & Date • Set Phone • Set Calls • Bluetooth • Set Applications • Security • Reset Settings • Memory Status This section explains the sound and phone settings for your phone. It includes display settings, security settings, and extra settings associated with your phone.

  • Page 61: Keypad Tone

    Volume: allows you to set the volume for your ringer to sound when receiving an • incoming call. Press the Left or Right Navigation key to make selection. Press the Save soft key or the Keypad Tone This menu allows you to select the tone and volume when you press the keypad. Use the Navigation keys to select from On/Off and Key Tone (Beep, Xylophone).

  • Page 62: Set Display

    Press the Save soft key or the Set Display In this menu, you can change various settings for the display or backlight. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. Select Settings and press the Select soft key or the Select Set Display and press the Select soft key or the The following options are available.

  • Page 63: Set Time & Date

    Front Display The front display allows you to set the following settings Clock: connects you the internet and sets the clock time. • My Image: allows you to set an image to display on the front display. • Screen Slogan: shows the title displayed on your handset. This text can be •...

  • Page 64: Set Phone

    Note: Automatic updates of time and date does not change the time you have set for alarm settings or calendar memos. Set Phone To customize the settings of your phone use the following steps: In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. Select Settings and press the Select soft key or the Using the Up or Down Navigation key highlight Set Phone and press the Select soft key or the...

  • Page 65: Keypad Light

    Keypad Light The Keypad Light option allows the keypad to light Any Time, Night Time, or set to a Custom Time. If you choose Custom Time the following options are enabled (After, AM/PM, Until, AM/PM). Press the Save soft key to save your settings. Front LCD Contrast You can adjust the display brightness for the Front LCD to see it better in different lighting conditions.

  • Page 66: Set Calls

    Set Calls This menu option provides the options to answer a call, display a number, alerts and notifications during calls. General Show My Number You can prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called. Note: Some networks do not allow you to change this setting.
  • Page 67 To set your call forwarding options: From the Voice Call menu, select Call Forwarding. Select a call forwarding option by pressing the Up or Down key and then press the Select soft key or the available: • Forward always : allows you to forward Voice Calls and Data Calls . Press the Select soft key and press the Activate and enter the forwarding number.

  • Page 68: Bluetooth

    Select the call type, Voice Calls or Data Calls, to which the call waiting option is to be applied by pressing the Up or Down Navigation key and then press the Select soft key or the The screen informs you whether call waiting is activated or deactivated. Select Cancel All to cancel all call waiting features.

  • Page 69: Set Applications

    Connecting to a Bluetooth Device From the Device list, Highlight the device and press the Select soft key or the Enter the PIN for the device. If connecting to a Bluetooth wireless device consult your Bluetooth device user manual for your assigned PIN. If connecting to another handset, enter the same user-defined PIN on both handsets.

  • Page 70: Security

    • Record Audio Settings (page 77) • Calendar Settings (page 80) • Address Book Settings (page 43) Press the Select soft key or the Security The Security feature enables you to restrict the use of your phone by the others and to restrict the types of calls.

  • Page 71: Show Caller Information

    Check PIN Code When the Check PIN Code feature is enabled, you must enter your PIN each time you switch on the phone. Consequently, any person who does not have your PIN cannot use your phone without your approval. Note: Before disabling the PIN Check feature, you must enter your PIN. The following options are available: Off: you must enter the PIN each time the phone is switched on.

  • Page 72: Reset Settings

    • Wildcard entries allow a range of numbers to be dialed with a single entry: ex. 555 – All dialed numbers that begin with 555 will be allowed. Numbers that do not match the conditions in the FDN list will be restricted. Note: Entering an asterisk (*) is not required for wild card entries.

  • Page 73: Memory Status

    Press the key to make your selection by placing a checkmark adjacent to the option and pressing the Reset soft key. At the “Reset Settings?” prompt, press the Yes soft key to reset, or the No soft key to cancel. Once your phone has been reset to its default settings for those selected options, it will restart itself in order to incorporate the new settings.

  • Page 74: Section 9: Personal Assistant

    Section 9: Personal Assistant Topics Covered • Ringtones / Audio • Graphics • Applications • Memory Status • Games & Apps • Camera • Tools The topics covered in this section are Media, Games & Apps, and Tools. Ringtones / Audio The Ringtones / Audio menu option allows you to shop tones using the WAP browser.

  • Page 75: Graphics

    At the “Set as Ringtone?” screen, press either the Yes soft key (to make the assignment) or press the No soft key to cancel the selection and return to the previous screen. From the Ringtone/Audio menu, highlight the Record Audio option and press to record a personal audio file.

  • Page 76: Applications

    • Properties: shows the Name, Date, Format, Resolution, Size, Quality, Lock/ Unlock. From the Graphics menu, highlight Default Wallpapers to select from the pre-loaded wallpaper on your phone and press the Select soft key or the key. Use the Navigation keys to view the available wallpapers and press the Save soft key to set the wallpaper selection.

  • Page 77: Games & Apps

    Games & Apps The Games & Apps menu option allows you to shop using the WAP browser. You can download new games and applications, and save them to the My Games & Apps folder. To access the Games & Apps menu option, use the following steps: In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode.

  • Page 78: Camera Options

    Camera Options Shooting Mode: allows you to take a photo in various modes. Once you change • the mode, the corresponding indicator appears at the top right of the display. Take and Review : allows you to take a photo and view it before returning to the –...

  • Page 79: Camera Shortcuts

    • Scene Program: allows you to choose from Normal, or Night-time Landscape. • Exposure Metering: allows you to choose the exposure for the photo, choose from Matrix and Center-weighted. • White Balance: allows you to choose the white balance for the photo, choose from Automatic, Daylight, Incandescent, Flourescent, or Cloudy.

  • Page 80: Record Audio

    sets a time delay (Off, 3, 5, or 10 seconds). opens My Photos folder. changes the view finder mode. Camera Options after a Photo is Taken After you have taken a photo, you can use various options by pressing the Options soft key.

  • Page 81: Tools

    Press the Options soft key and select Record to start recording, or press key. Record a memo by speaking into the microphone. Press the to pause/resume the recording. Press the Save soft key to stop and save the recording. If the recording time expires, the message is automatically saved. Press the Options soft key to display the following options: •...
  • Page 82 The following menu items are displayed: Alarms This feature allows you to: set the alarm to ring at a specific time. • set the phone to switch on automatically and ring the alarm even if the phone is • switched off. To set the alarm: Highlight Alarms and press the Select soft key or the following options display:...
  • Page 83 Note: Press the OK soft key to turn off the alarm. Press the Snooze soft key to silence the phone for 1, 3, 5, 7, or 10 minutes. Setting Auto Power Alarms You can set the phone to ring the alarm when the time for an alarm comes, if the phone is switched off.
  • Page 84 End Date: enter the end date for the appointment. • End Time: enter the end time for the appointment. • AM/PM: use the Left or Right Navigation key to select AM or PM for the start time • of the scheduled event and press the Select soft key. Location: enter the location of the appointment.

  • Page 85: Event Options

    AM/PM: use the Left or Right Navigation key to select AM or PM for the start time • of the scheduled event and press the Save soft key. End Date: enter the end date for the miscellaneous entry. • End Time: enter the end time for the miscellaneous entry. •...

  • Page 86: Viewing An Event

    Done: allows you to mark an event as completed and stop reminders. • Delete: this option allows you to delete the Selected event or All from the • calendar. Viewing an Event In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access menu mode. Select Tools and press the Select soft key or the Highlight Calendar and press the Select soft key or the The calendar displays with today date highlighted.
  • Page 87 This tool provides an amount based upon the input entered into the following fields. : enter the total bill amount. • Bill Ti p(%) : enter the percentage of tip (optional). • : enter the number of people contributing to paying the bill (optional). •...
  • Page 88 Use the Navigation keys to select the Units to be converted From and To. Tip: You can swap the selected conversion Units by pressing the Options soft key, highlighting the Reverse option and pressing the Select soft key or the Enter the quantity you want converted in the upper field.
  • Page 89 Currency — Adding Exchange Rates You can use the Currency Converter to convert from and to obscure currencies by adding exchange rates for these currencies. To add a currency and its exchange rate to the Currency Converter, do the following: In the Converter menu, highlight Currency and press the Select soft key or the key.

  • Page 90: World Time

    Press the Options soft key, then highlight Delete and press the Select soft key or the key. You are prompted to confirm the deletion. Note: The Delete option is not available for preloaded Exchange Rates. • Press the Yes soft key to erase the selected exchange rate. •...

  • Page 91: Section 10: Wap

    Section 10: WAP Topics Covered • Launching the WAP Browser • Access a WAP Site • Navigating the WAP Browser • Using Favorites • Changing the WAP Profiles • Clearing the Cache Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser which allows you to access Internet specified for mobile phones.

  • Page 92: Navigating The Wap Browser

    Navigating the WAP Browser To scroll through browser items, press the Up or Down navigation keys. To select a browser item, press the and choose Select. To return to the previous page, press the soft key and choose Back. To access the browser menu list, press the Menu soft key. To return to the start-up homepage, press the Menu soft key and select the Home option.

  • Page 93: Using Favorites

    To access a menu option, press the Menu soft key to display the following list of options: • Enter URL: allows you to manually enter the URL address of a WAP site. After entering an address, press the Select soft key to go there directly. •...

  • Page 94: Changing The Wap Profiles

    Editing a Bookmark From the Favorites list, select the bookmark you want to change. Select Options and select Edit. Change the address and the name, as you would when storing a new one. Press the key. When you have finished, press the Deleting a Bookmark From the Favorites list, select the bookmark you want to delete.

  • Page 95: Clearing The Cache

    Clearing the Cache The cache is the phone’s temporary memory in which the most recently accessed WAP pages are stored. You can clear the cache at anytime. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. Highlight Internet and press the Select soft key or the Select Clear Cache.

  • Page 96: Section 11: Accessibility

    Use the following steps to access the TTY settings: Obtain a TTY device with a compatbile Samsung connector. For more information on insertion and connection, see "Charging a Battery" on page 7.

  • Page 97: Section 12: Health And Safety Information

    Section 12: Health and Safety Information Topics Covered • Health and Safety Information • Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling • UL Certified Travel Adapter • Consumer Information on Wireless Phones • Road Safety • Responsible Listening • Operating Environment • Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices •...
  • Page 98 These FCC exposure limits are derived from the recommendations of two expert organizations, the National Counsel on Radiation Protection and Measurement (NCRP) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). In both cases, the recommendations were developed by scientific and engineering experts drawn from industry, government, and academia after extensive reviews of the scientific literature related to the biological effects of RF energy.

  • Page 99: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling

    Additional product specific SAR information can also be obtained at www.fcc.gov/cgb/sar. Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its customers to recycle Samsung mobile phones and genuine Samsung accessories. Go to: http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/type/ type.do?group=mobilephones&type=mobilephones for more information.
  • Page 100 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a series of Questions and Answers for consumers relating to radio frequency (RF) exposure from wireless phones. The FDA publication includes the following information: 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,"...
  • Page 101 Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following: Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the type emitted •...
  • Page 102 What are the results of the research done already? The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and many studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods. Animal experiments investigating the effects of radio frequency energy (RF) exposures characteristic of wireless phones have yielded conflicting results that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories.
  • Page 103 What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF? FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program and with groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high priority animal studies are conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to radio frequency energy (RF).
  • Page 104 What about children using wireless phones? The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones, including children and teenagers. If you want to take steps to lower exposure to radio frequency energy (RF), the measures described above would apply to children and teenagers using wireless phones.
  • Page 105 In February 2002, the Federal trade Commission (FTC) charged two companies that sold devices that claimed to protect wireless phone users from radiation with making false and unsubstantiated claims. According to FTC, these defendants lacked a reasonable basis to substantiate their claim. What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment? Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can interact with some electronic...

  • Page 106: Road Safety

    International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection: • http://www.icnirp.de National Radiation Protection Board (UK): • http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation US Food and Drug Administration • http://www.fda.gov/cellphones Road Safety Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold.

  • Page 107: Responsible Listening

    Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial 9-1-1 or other local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident or medical emergencies. Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. If you see an auto accident, crime in progress or other serious emergency where lives are in danger, call 9-1-1 or other local emergency number, as you would want others to do for you.
  • Page 108 are used. As a result, there is no single volume setting that is appropriate for everyone or for every combination of sound, settings and equipment. You should follow some commonsense recommendations when using any portable audio device: Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the lowest volume at which you •...

  • Page 109: Operating Environment

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

  • Page 110: Implantable Medical Devices

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

  • Page 111: Potentially Explosive Environments

    T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to be more usable with a hearing device’s telecoil (“T Switch” or “Telephone Switch”) than unrated phones. T4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. (Note that not all hearing devices have telecoils in them.) Hearing devices may also be measured for immunity to this type of interference.

  • Page 112: Emergency Calls

    Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked. They include below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane), areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders, and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.

  • Page 113: Fcc Notice And Cautions

    FCC Notice and Cautions FCC Notice The phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment. The FCC can require you to stop using the phone if such interference cannot be eliminated. Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane) must comply with the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58).

  • Page 114: Product Performance

    Product Performance Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon.

  • Page 115: Availability Of Various Features/Ring Tones

    Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with • Samsung-approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.
  • Page 116 Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. In some areas, the • disposal of batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. For safe disposal options for Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.

  • Page 117: Care And Maintenance

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

  • Page 118: Section 13: Warranty Information

    (d) malfunctions resulting from the use of Product in conjunction with accessories, products, or ancillary/peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG; (e) defects or damage from improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, or adjustment; (f) installation, maintenance, and service of Product, or (g) Product used or purchased outside the United States or Canada.
  • Page 119 (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
  • Page 120 STATED HEREIN. SOME STATES/PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE...
  • Page 121 Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon. Precautions for Transfer and Disposal...
  • Page 122 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC 1301 East Lookout Drive Richardson, Texas 75082 Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) ©2007 Samsung Telecommunications America. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval. Specifications and availability subject to change without notice.

  • Page 123: Index

    Index Accessing a Menu Function Alphabet mode Audio Battery Charging Installing Low Indicator Removing Call Functions Adjusting the Call Volume Answering a Call Call History Correcting the Number Making a Call Redialing Last Number Call Time Call Waiting Camera Taking Pictures camera options Charging battery Clear key...
  • Page 124 Making a Call Contact List Menu Navigation Messages Messaging Types of Messages Missed Call Deleting Viewing Mute Navigation key Network Selection Network Services Call Forwarding Number mode Options During a Call Putting a Call on Hold Personal Assistant Alarm Calculator Calendar Phone Icons...
  • Page 125 Own Phone Number Speed Dial Using Contacts List Understanding Your Contact List Understanding Your Phone Features of Your Phone Front View of Your Phone Open View of Your Phone Using Management Checking the Memory Status Copying all to Phone or Deleting all of the Address Book Entries Viewing an Event...

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