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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.
  • Page 2 SCH-W531 User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park your vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Important safety Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals. precautions Switch off in an aircraft Wireless phones can cause interference.
  • Page 4 Be aware of special regulations Accessories and batteries Meet any special regulations in force in any area Use only Samsung-approved batteries and and always switch off your phone whenever it is accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables. forbidden to use it, or when it may cause Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage interference or danger.
  • Page 5 About this Guide • GSM and CDMA networks Switch back and forth between This User’s Guide provides you with condensed GSM and CDMA networks information about how to use your phone. To anytime, anywhere. quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get started”...
  • Page 6 • Photo studio • Web browser Add a frame or apply special Access the wireless web to get effects to decorate your photos. up-to-the-minute information and a wide variety of media content. • Get personal with photo • Calculator caller ID Perform basic calculations and See who’s calling you when do currency conversions.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Browse the web ........... 18 Contents Use Contacts ..........19 Send messages ..........20 Unpack View messages ..........22 Use Bluetooth ..........23 Make sure you have each item Enter text Your phone T9, Alpha, Symbol, and Number modes Keys, features, and locations Call functions Get started Advanced calling features...
  • Page 8 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press [MENU OK] in Idle mode. 1 Web p. 31 p. 53 p. 80 6 Bluetooth p. 39 9 Tools # Settings 1 Bluetooth p. 39 1 Planner p. 53 1 Display p.

  • Page 9: Unpack

    Samsung dealer. Web access/ Confirm key Right soft key The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer Left soft key Power/Menu may vary, depending on your country or service exit key Volume keys provider.

  • Page 10: Get Started

    With the phone closed Get started First steps to operating your phone Camera lens Assemble and charge the phone Camera key Insert the battery. Headset jack External display Reattach the battery cover.

  • Page 11: Power On Or Off

    Get started Power on or off Plug the travel adapter into the phone. Switch on 1. Open the phone. 2. Press [END]. Do not switch on the phone when 3. If necessary, enter the mobile phone use PIN and press <OK>. is prohibited.

  • Page 12: Keys And Icons

    Keys and icons Delete characters from the display Keys or items in an application. Press and hold to switch the Perform the function indicated on phone on or off. the bottom line of the display. End a call. In Idle mode, access your In Menu mode, cancel input and favourite menus directly.
  • Page 13 Get started Adjust the phone volume. Out of your service area or Airplane mode; you cannot make or receive calls In Idle mode, press and hold to Restriction on p. 83 turn on the camera. SOS message feature active In Camera mode, take a photo or p.

  • Page 14: Access Menu Functions

    Access menu functions New voicemail Select an 1. Press a desired soft key. Urgent message option 2. Press the Navigation keys to Alarm set p. 58 move to the next or previous option. Ringer type setting p. 82 • : Level 1~8 or 1 Beep 3.

  • Page 15: Customise Your Phone

    Get started You can set wallpaper for the Use menu Press the number key Idle mode idle screen on the displays. corresponding to the numbers wallpaper option you want. 1. In Idle mode, press [MENU OK] and select Settings → Display →...
  • Page 16 You can customise the For Background: Menu mode appearance of Menu mode. appearance 1. In Idle mode, press [MENU For Menu Style: OK]. 1. In Idle mode, press [MENU 2. Press <Options> and select OK]. Background. 2. Press <Options> and select 3.
  • Page 17 Get started You can switch the phone to You can set the Navigation keys Silent mode Menu Silent mode or Vibration mode to function as shortcuts to or Vibration shortcuts to avoid disturbing other access your favourite menus. mode people. 1.
  • Page 18 You can protect the phone 4. Enter a new 4-digit Phone lock against unauthorised use with a password and press <OK>. phone password. 5. Enter the new password 1. In Idle mode, press [MENU again and press <OK>. OK] and select Settings → 6.

  • Page 19: Make/Answer Calls

    Make/Answer calls Step outside the phone Begin with your camera, the web, and other special 1. In Idle mode, enter an area Make a call features code and phone number. 2. Press [TALK]. Use the camera 3. To end the call, press [END].
  • Page 20 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] and 1. In Idle mode, press [ View a photo Play a video select My Album. and select My Album → Gallery. 2. Select an album. 2. Select an album. 3. Scroll to the photo you want and press <Expand>.

  • Page 21: Browse The Web

    Step outside the phone Browse the web • To scroll line by line, press Navigate the Using a built-in web browser, you can easily [Up] or [Down]. access the wireless web to get a variety of up- • To scroll page by page, press to-date services and information and to [ / ].

  • Page 22: Use Contacts

    Use Contacts To add to an existing entry: 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone To save as a new entry: Add an entry number and press [MENU 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone OK]. number and press [MENU 2.

  • Page 23: Send Messages

    Step outside the phone Send messages 1. In Idle mode, press Find an <Contacts>. entry 1. In Idle mode, press [MENU Send a text 2. Enter the first few letters of OK] and select Messaging message the name you want. →...
  • Page 24 1. In Idle mode, press [MENU 7. Enter a subject and press Send a OK] and select Messaging <Next>. multimedi → Send Message → 8. Scroll to Text and press a message Picture Msg. <Add>. (MMS) 2. Enter a phone number or 9.

  • Page 25: View Messages

    Step outside the phone View messages When a notification appears: View a The message displays. multimedia When a notification appears: View a text message When you have any missed The message displays. message alerts: When you have any missed The message displays with a alerts: missed alert list.

  • Page 26: Use Bluetooth

    Use Bluetooth 3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth Search for other device’s Bluetooth PIN, technology, enabling you to connect the phone and pair if it has one, and press wirelessly to a Bluetooth headset or hands-free with a <OK>.

  • Page 27: Enter Text

    Entering a word in T9 mode Enter text 1. Press [2] to [9] to start entering a word. Press each key once for each letter. T9, Alpha, Symbol, and Number modes For example, press [4], [3], [5], [5], and You can enter text for some features such as [6] to enter Hello in T9 mode.
  • Page 28 Other T9 mode operations • Press [ ] to change case. • Press [ ] to insert a space. • Press [1] to enter periods or apostrophes • Press the Navigation keys to move the automatically. cursor. • Press [ ] to change case. •...

  • Page 29: Call Functions

    Redialling recent numbers Call functions 1. In Idle mode, press [TALK] to display the list of recent numbers. Advanced calling features 2. Scroll to the number you want and press Making a call [TALK]. Making a call from Contacts 1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and phone number.
  • Page 30 Pause dialling • 2sec Pause: insert a 2-second pause. Numbers after the “T” pause will be sent When you call an automated system, like a automatically. banking service, you are required to enter a 3. Enter a number to be sent after the pause, password or account number.
  • Page 31 Call functions Using the headset Tips for answering a call • When By any key is active, you can press Use the headset to make or answer calls any key, except for <Ignore>, [END], and without holding the phone. [ / ]. p.
  • Page 32 Adjusting the volume during a call Making a three-way call Use [ / ] to adjust the earpiece volume during If you have activated three-way calling service, a call. you can have a conversation with two people simultaneously. Press [ ] to increase the volume level and [ ] to decrease the volume level.
  • Page 33 Call functions Using In-call options • Call History: access the Call History menu. Press <Options> to access the following • Voice memo: access the Voice Memo options during a call: menu. • Key Mute/Key Unmute: mute the key • Tools: access the Tools menu. tones so that the person you are talking to cannot hear any keypresses, or unmute •...

  • Page 34: Menu Functions

    Navigating the web browser Menu functions Press All menu options listed scroll line by line [Up] or [Down]. scroll page by page [ / ]. (Menu 1) select a browser <GO> or [MENU OK]. The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) item browser on your phone allows you to access the return to the [BACK].

  • Page 35: Call History

    Menu functions • View Bookmarks: access the bookmark Preferences: change the browser display list. and sound settings. • Search: launch a Google search. Exiting the web browser • Send page to...: send the URL of the current page via SMS. Press [END] to end the network connection and •...

  • Page 36: Incoming Calls

    Accessing a call history • Prepend: add an area code or service number before dialling the selected number. 1. Press [Left] or [Right] to move to another • Erase: delete the call history. call type. 2. Press [Up] or [Down] to scroll through the Incoming Calls (Menu 2.2) call list.

  • Page 37: Gsm Call Cost

    Menu functions GSM Call Cost Creating a play list (Menu 2.5) Before playing MP3 files, you need to add them This GSM network feature lets you view the cost to the play list. If the play list is empty, the list of calls.
  • Page 38 During playback, use the following keys: Function Function Repeats a section of your choice. Pressing this key begins a search MENU OK Pauses or resumes playback. for the starting point. To search for Changes the repeat mode. the end point, press <A → B>. To •...

  • Page 39: My Play List

    Menu functions My Play List • Set to ringer: set the music file as a (Menu 3.2) ringtone for incoming calls, alarms, or Use this menu to access the play list you have scheduler alarms. created. • Visual effect: change the playback Press <Options>...

  • Page 40: Music Files

    Music Files • Set to ringer: set the music file as a (Menu 3.3) ringtone for incoming calls, alarms, or Use this menu to access MP3 files stored in the scheduler alarms. phone’s memory. • Erase: erase the selected files. Press <Options>...

  • Page 41: Voice Services

    Menu functions Voice services Review (Menu 4.1.2) (Menu 4) You can access the voice memos you have Use this menu to access voice-related features. recorded. Select the voice memo you want. To access this menu, press [MENU OK] in Idle While viewing the voice memo list, press mode and select Voice services.

  • Page 42: Missed Alerts

    Missed Alerts Bluetooth technology allows free wireless (Menu 5) connections between all Bluetooth-compliant When you are unable to acknowledge an alarm devices within a range of 10 meters. Since the for scheduled items or alarm alerts, or when devices communicate using radio waves, they you have missed a call or an alert for a do not need to be in line of sight to each other.

  • Page 43: Settings

    Menu functions 2. Scroll to the device and press <Add Lis>. 4. Scroll to the device and press <Add to list>. 3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN and press < OK>. This When the owner of the other device enters code is used just once and you do not need the same code, pairing is complete.

  • Page 44: My Content

    • Device Info: access your phone information Using Games options for using Bluetooth services. From the application list, press <Options> to access the following options: My Content • Run: launch the selected application. (Menu 7) • Erase: delete the selected application. The My Content menu allows you to access •...

  • Page 45: Ringers

    Menu functions Ringers Screen Savers Use this menu to access ringtones and sound Use this menu to access screensavers you have clips you have downloaded from the wireless downloaded from the wireless web. web. Using screensaver options Using ringtone options From the application list, press <Options>...

  • Page 46: Applications

    Applications 2. Search for the application you want and follow the onscreen instructions to download Use this menu to access various applications you have downloaded from the wireless web. Caller Tunes Using Java application options Use this menu to connect to the website preset From the application list, press <Options>...
  • Page 47 Menu functions Creating and sending a text message The maximum number of characters allowed in a message varies by service Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to provider. Telecom’s maximum allowance for send or receive text messages that may include sent messages is 160 characters.
  • Page 48 3. You can also select Contacts to retrieve a 9. Scroll to Text and press <Add>. phone number or e-mail address from your 10.Enter a message text and press <Next>. Contacts, or press <Recent List> to 11.Scroll to the box next to Audio and press retrieve it from the list of destinations to <Record>.

  • Page 49: Picture Msg

    Menu functions 4. Press <Next>. • Reply Via: reply to the sender via a text message, multimedia message, or hand 5. Take a photo of your handwriting. The message. handwriting text photo will be added on the • Call: dial the selected number. white background.
  • Page 50 call, or set an image or video clip as • Print Media: extract an image from the wallpaper for the idle screen. message and send it to a destination preset by your service provider, or a photo printing • Message Info: access the message shop via Picture messaging service.

  • Page 51: Text Message

    Menu functions • Launch URL: connect to the URL specified Pending in the message. This folder stores multimedia messages that the • Forward: forward the message to other phone is attempting to send or has failed to people. send. • Save..: extract URLs, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message and save Text Message (Menu 8.3)
  • Page 52 • Forward: forward the message to other • Forward: forward the message to other people. people. • Lock/Unlock: lock the message from being • Resend: resend the message. deleted, or unlock the message. • Compose new: create a new text message. •...

  • Page 53: Go To Email

    Menu functions Voice Mail • Go: connect to the URL specified in the (Menu 8.5) message. Use this menu to connect to the voicemail • Send: send the message. server and access your voicemail. • Compose new: create a new text message. Your service provider can give the voicemail •...

  • Page 54: Settings

    Settings Yes: the phone automatically erases old (Menu 8.7) messages in order to receive new messages Use this menu to set up various options for No: the phone alerts you that new messages using the messaging services. are being rejected because the Inbox is full. •...

  • Page 55: Sos Message

    Menu functions SOS message • Call Back #: set the callback number to be (Menu 8.8) added to outgoing text messages. In an emergency, you can send SOS messages GSM Settings to your family or friends for help. Use this menu (Menu 8.7.3) to specify options for sending SOS messages.

  • Page 56: Tools

    Changing the SOS message ringer Today (Menu 9.1.1) • To change the alert type for incoming SOS Use this menu to access Planner items stored messages, access Set SOS Alarm and for the current day. select the option you want. Press [Left] or [Right] to display your schedule item list, task list, or countdown timers.
  • Page 57 Menu functions Using calendar options 4. Press [Left] or [Right] to select the item type and press [Down]. Press <Options> to access the following options: 5. Press [Left] or [Right] to set how long before the item the alarm is to alert you and press •...
  • Page 58 Viewing an item While viewing the item list, press <Options> to access the following options: Once you have scheduled items, the following • Jump to date: enter the specific date you icons and the number of items for a specific day want to access.
  • Page 59 Menu functions 4. Enter a due time and press [Down]. • Assign: set the task to be displayed in Idle mode. 5. Enter the due date. • Erase: erase the selected task. 6. Press <Done> to save the task. • Erase All: delete all of the completed tasks Viewing a task or all tasks from the list.

  • Page 60: Memo Pad

    Memo Pad 3. Enter the time to/from which you want to (Menu 9.2) count down. Use this menu to make memos of important 4. Press [Down]. things you need to remember. 5. Enter the date to/from which you want to Creating a new memo count down.

  • Page 61: World Time

    Menu functions Alarm • Erase: delete the selected memo. (Menu 9.4) While viewing the memo list, press Use this menu to set alarms to sound at specific <Options> to access the following options: times. • Erase: delete the selected memo. •...

  • Page 62: Calculator

    Deactivating an alarm 5. If necessary, repeat from step 2 to continue the calculation. 1. Select the alarm you want to deactivate. 2. Select Off on the Alarms line. User Memory (Menu 9.6) 3. Press <Done>. Use this menu to connect your phone to a PC Calculator and copy media files from/to a PC, as you would (Menu 9.5)
  • Page 63 Menu functions Your phone switches to Memory Disk mode File Manager (Menu 9.6.2) and the removable disk window Use this menu to manage files stored on the automatically opens on the PC. phone’s memory. You can access the folders of If not, open My computer on your Windows your phone’s memory and manage media files.
  • Page 64 • Assign: set an image as a caller ID image File Viewer (Menu 9.6.5) for a Contacts entry or an incoming call, or Use this menu to view various document files set an image or video clip as wallpaper for and image files stored in the Others folder in the idle screen.
  • Page 65 Menu functions 2. Select the file you want. Function While viewing the document or image, use the Fits the page to the screen width. following keys: Fits the page to the screen height. Function Displays or hides a map of the Left/ Pans around the page.

  • Page 66: Set Time

    Set Time (Menu 9.7) • Do not take photos of people without their permission. You can set the current time and date. • Do not take photos in a place where cameras are not allowed. Enter the time in 24-hour format and the date •...
  • Page 67 Menu functions Taking a photo • Use the keypad to change the camera settings or switch to other camera 1. Access the Take photo menu or press and modes. p. 66 hold [ ] in Idle mode. 5. Press <Capture> or [ ] to take a photo.
  • Page 68 Reviewing a photo immediately after Series shot: take series of action stills. You can select the number of photos the camera saving will take. After saving a photo, you can view the photo in Divided shot: take several stills and save Quick view mode by pressing [0] in Capture them in one frame.
  • Page 69 Menu functions Using the keypad in Capture mode Recording a video You can use the keypad to customise your 1. In Capture mode, press [1] to select the camera settings in Capture mode. icon. 2. Make any desired adjustments. Function •...
  • Page 70 Using camera options in Camcorder Press mode save the video clip <Save>. The video is In Camcorder mode, press the left soft key or saved in the My <Options> to access the following options: Album folder. • Mode: use the following camera modes: return to <Cancel>...

  • Page 71: My Album

    Menu functions • Revision: apply a special effect. Function • Voice Rec: turn on or off the audio. Switches the display between No • Preview layout: select the default preview icon view ( ), Icons view ( mode. When you select Actual ratio, the Guideline view ( ), and Actual phone shows the image in actual ratio.
  • Page 72 3. Press [Left] or [Right] to view other photos. • Assign: set the image as your wallpaper for the idle screen, the opening or closing 4. Press <Multi> to return to the thumbnail image, or the caller ID image for a Contacts list.
  • Page 73 Menu functions Playing a video clip Function 1. Select Gallery. Changes the repeat mode. 2. Scroll to the video clip ( ) you want and press <Play>. Down Returns to the thumbnail list. Even if the phone is in Silent mode, it will play Adjusts the volume.

  • Page 74: Picture Msg

    Photo Studio • Copy: copy the file to another folder. (Menu *.4) • Rename: change the file name. Photo studio is a great tool for managing Do not use special characters for a file photos. Use this menu to edit photos by ”, name, such as /, :, *, ?, <, >, or...
  • Page 75 Menu functions Basic Effect 2. Press <Options> to access one of the (Menu *.4.2) following editing options: You can change the colour tone of a photo. • Fun frame: select a decorative frame 1. Select a photo. using [Left] or [Right]. 2.
  • Page 76 Photo Sticker 2. When the part of the video clip you want to (Menu *.4.4) capture appears, press <Capture>. You can make a photo cut-out using a photo. The video clip frame displays. 1. Select a photo. 3. Press <Save>. 2.
  • Page 77 Menu functions 5. Press <Next>. • Blur: adjust the clarity of the image. 6. Press [Left] or [Right] to adjust the image 3. After changing the properties, press <OK>. brightness and press <Save>. You can compare the photo with the original one by pressing <Compare>.

  • Page 78: Settings

    Flip 1. When the Main field highlights, press (Menu *.4.9) <Import>. You can change the orientation of a photo. 2. Select a photo. 1. Select a photo. The photo is inserted into the Main field. 2. Select a direction icon by pressing [Left] or 3.

  • Page 79: Contacts

    Menu functions Find • Interruption: set whether to accept calls, (Menu 0.1) messages, or alarm alerts while in Capture Use this menu to search for numbers in mode or Camcorder mode. Contacts. • Reset: restore the default settings for the camera.

  • Page 80: Add New Entry

    Add New Entry • Talk: dial the number. (Menu 0.2) • Set main #: set the number as the default Use this menu to add a new contact to number for the contact. Contacts. • Release main #: cancel the default Press <Contacts>...

  • Page 81: My Phone

    Menu functions • Memo: add a memo about the person. Assigning speed dial numbers • Group: assign the contact to a caller group. 1. Enter a key location number you want or • Ring: assign a ringtone to alert you to a call select an empty location from the list.

  • Page 82: Group

    • Erase All: clear all speed dial settings. Managing caller groups While viewing the group list, press <Menu> to Dialling speed dial entries access the following options: • For 1-digit locations, press and hold the • Rename group: change the group name. corresponding number key in Idle mode.

  • Page 83: Settings

    Menu functions Settings Set Foreground (Menu #.1.2) (Menu #) Use this menu to set the phone to display a The Settings menu provides you with various function screen in Idle mode. setting options to customise the phone to your • Digital Clock: display the current date and preferences and needs.
  • Page 84 Dialing font • Brightness: adjust the brightness of the (Menu #.1.4) main display for varying lighting conditions. Use this menu to select a font colour and size for the numbers entered while dialling. Text Entry (Menu #.1.7) Greeting Use this menu to set the phone to anticipate the Menu #.1.5) word you are entering in T9 text input mode Use this menu to set a greeting message to be...

  • Page 85: Sounds

    Menu functions Sounds Level 1~8: select a volume for the call (Menu #.2) ringer. The more bars, the louder the volume. Ringer (Menu #.2.1) • Always Vibrate: select this option to set Use this menu to select a ringtone for incoming the phone to vibrate.

  • Page 86: Internet

    Internet • Sig.Fade Tone: set the phone to beep when (Menu #.3) a dropped call occurs during conversation in You can enable Internet service, or activate Net response to fading signal strength. guard feature. • Power on/off: set the phone to beep when you turn it on or off.
  • Page 87 Menu functions • On Power-Up: lock the phone. Each time Special # (Menu #.4.4) turning on the phone, you need to enter the Use this menu to set up the list of phone lock code to use the phone. numbers to which you can make calls when •...

  • Page 88: Launch Pad

    Reset Phone • Change PIN2: change the PIN2 of your (Menu #.4.8) card to a new one. Use this menu to reset the phone to its default settings. Launch Pad (Menu #.5) 1. Select Yes. You can use the Navigation keys as shortcuts to 2.

  • Page 89: Others

    Menu functions Others Airplane Mode (Menu #.7.2) (Menu #.7) Use this menu to switch the phone to Airplane You can customise various phone settings. mode, in which the phone functions requiring network connections are deactivated. You can Call Setup (Menu #.7.1) use non-wireless functions, such as, scheduler, Use this menu to set up the call options.
  • Page 90 Key Guard Audio Routing (Menu #.7.3) (Menu #.7.4) You can prevent accidental key pressing by Use this menu to change the sound output. If using Key Guard mode. you select Headset Only, you need to plug the headset into your headset jack to make or To activate the Key Guard feature, select the receive calls.

  • Page 91: Phone Info

    Menu functions • Help: view the icon information to be If TTY mode is enabled, the audio quality of displayed on the screen when you use the non-TTY devices connected to the headset jack phone. may be impaired. • Version: view the software version on your The following options are available: phone.

  • Page 92: Solve Problems

    “PIN lock” Solve problems • You are using your phone for the first time. You must enter the PIN supplied with the Help and personal needs SIM card. To save the time and expense of an • The PIN locking feature is enabled. Every unnecessary service call, perform the simple time the phone is switched on, the PIN has checks in this section before contacting a...
  • Page 93 Solve problems • You are trying to access an option for which Your correspondent cannot hear you you have no subscription with your service speaking provider. Contact the service provider for • Be sure that he microphone is switched on. further details.

  • Page 94: Health And Safety Information

    • Your warranty details organizations, the National Counsel on • A clear description of the problem Radiation Protection and Measurement Then contact your local dealer or Samsung (NCRP) and the Institute of Electrical and after-sales service. Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
  • Page 95 Health and safety information In both cases, the recommendations were SAR tests are conducted using standard developed by scientific and engineering operating positions accepted by the FCC with experts drawn from industry, government, the phone transmitting at its highest and academia after extensive reviews of the certified power level in all tested frequency scientific literature related to the biological bands.
  • Page 96 Samsung accessory designated for this maximum SAR for a particular phone. product or when used with an accessory that Additional product specific SAR information contains no metal and that positions the can also be obtained at www.fcc.gov/cgb/...
  • Page 97 Health and safety information Consumer Information on Wireless These RF exposures are limited by Federal Phones Communications Commission safety guidelines that were developed with the The U.S. Food and Drug Administration advice of FDA and other federal health and (FDA) has published a series of Questions safety agencies.
  • Page 98 Do wireless phones pose a health Some studies have suggested that some hazard? biological effects may occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by The available scientific evidence does not additional research. In some cases, other show that any health problems are researchers have had difficulty in associated with using wireless phones.
  • Page 99 Health and safety information In such a case, FDA could require the • “Cooperate in providing users of wireless manufacturers of wireless phones to notify phones with the best possible users of the health hazard and to repair, information on possible effects of replace or recall the phones so that the wireless phone use on human health.
  • Page 100 The National Institutes of Health participates Base stations are thus not the primary in some interagency working group subject of the safety questions discussed in activities, as well. this document. FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for What are the results of the research wireless phones with the Federal done already? Communications Commission (FCC).
  • Page 101 Health and safety information However, many of the studies that showed None of the studies demonstrated the increased tumor development used animals existence of any harmful health effects from that had been genetically engineered or wireless phones RF exposures. However, treated with cancer-causing chemicals so as none of the studies can answer questions to be pre-disposed to develop cancer in...
  • Page 102 Epidemiological studies can provide data FDA is working with the U.S. National that is directly applicable to human Toxicology Program and with groups of populations, but ten or more years' follow- investigators around the world to ensure up may be needed to provide answers about that high priority animal studies are some health effects, such as cancer.
  • Page 103 Health and safety information FDA and Cellular Telecommunications & If there is a risk from these products - and Internet Association (CTIA) have a formal at this point we do not know that there is - it Cooperative Research and Development is probably very small.
  • Page 104 Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate Some groups sponsored by other national that wireless phones are harmful. But if you governments have advised that children be are concerned about the RF exposure from discouraged from using wireless phones at these products, you can use measures like all.
  • Page 105 Health and safety information Do hands-free kits for wireless phones Wireless phones marketed in the U.S. are reduce risks from exposure to RF required to meet safety requirements emissions? regardless of whether they are used against the head or against the body. Either Since there are no known risks from configuration should result in compliance exposure to RF emissions from wireless...
  • Page 106 Studies have shown that these products What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment? generally do not work as advertised. Unlike “hand-free” kits, these so-called “shields” Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless may interfere with proper operation of the phones can interact with some electronic phone.
  • Page 107 Health and safety information FDA has tested wireless phones and helped • FCC RF Safety Program: develop a voluntary standard sponsored by http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/ the Institute of Electrical and Electronic • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Engineers (IEEE). This standard specifies http://www.epa.gov/radiation/ test methods and performance requirements •...
  • Page 108 • National Radiation Protection Board Operating environment (UK): Remember to follow any special regulations in http://www.nrpb.org.uk force in the area you are in, and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use • Updated 4/3/2002: US food and Drug it, or when it may cause interference or danger.
  • Page 109 Health and safety information Electronic devices Hearing aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with Most modern electronic equipment is shielded some hearing aids. In the event of such from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, interference, you may wish to consult your certain electronic equipment may not be hearing aid manufacturer to discuss shielded against the RF signals from your...
  • Page 110 Vehicles Users are advised to switch off the phone while at a refuelling point (service station). Users are RF signals may affect improperly installed or reminded of the need to observe restrictions on inadequately shielded electronic systems in the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel motor vehicles.
  • Page 111 Health and safety information Emergency calls 3. Press [TALK]. If certain features are in use (call barring, for This phone, like any wireless phone, operates example), you may first need to deactivate using radio signals, wireless, and landline those features before you can make an networks as well as user-programmed emergency call.
  • Page 112 FCC Notice and Cautions • However, there is no guarantee that FCC Notice interference will not occur in a particular • This device complies with Part 15 of the installation. If this equipment does cause FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the harmful interference to radio or television following two conditions: (1) this device may reception, which can be determined by...
  • Page 113 Changes or modifications made in the radio operating properly. phone, not expressly approved by Samsung, • Do not store or carry flammable liquids, will void the user’s authority to operate the gases, or explosive materials in the same equipment.
  • Page 114 • Switch off your phone before boarding an • Keep the phone dry. Precipitation, humidity, aircraft. It is dangerous and illegal to use and liquids contain minerals that corrode wireless phones in an aircraft because they electronic circuits. can interfere with the operation of the •...
  • Page 115 Health and safety information • Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning • If your phone has a flash or light, do not use solvents, or strong detergents to clean the it too close to the eyes of people or animals. phone.

  • Page 116: Index

    Index hand written message • 45 MMS • 44 Airplane mode • 86 Calculator • 59 SMS • 44 Alarm • 58 Call history Alarm, set • 58 dialled • 32 Alpha mode, text input • 25 missed • 33 Deleting Answering received •...
  • Page 117 Index entering • 24 searching • 76 Emergency calls • 97 Last number, redial • 26 Locking, phone • 83 Pause dialling • 27 Games • 41 Phone Media player • 34 care and maintenance • 98 Menu Hand wirtten message • 45 charging •...
  • Page 118 voice memo • 38 deleting • 49 Redialling, manually • 26 setting • 51 Resetting phone • 85 viewing • 48 Ringtones, downloaded • 42 Text, enter • 24 Road safety • 94 Three-way call • 29 TTY mode • 87 Safety information •...

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