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Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-xxxxxA http://www.samsungmobile.com English (EU). 09/2008. Rev. 1.0...
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Instructional icons using this Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual: manual Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others This user manual has been specially designed to Caution—situations that could cause guide you through the functions and features of your damage to your phone or other equipment mobile phone.
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Copyright information → Followed by—the order of options or Rights to all technologies and products that menus you must select to perform a step; comprise this device are the property of their for example: Press <Menu> → Messages respective owners: →...
safety and usage information Safety warnings .......... 2 contents Safety precautions ........4 Important usage information ....... 7 introducing your mobile phone Unpack ............. 11 Phone layout ..........12 Keys ............13 Display ............14 Icons ............15 assembling and preparing your mobile phone Install the SIM card and battery ....
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using basic functions Activate and send an SOS message ..41 Turn your phone on and off ....... 21 Activate the mobile tracker ......42 Access menus .......... 22 Make fake calls ......... 43 Customise your phone ......22 Record and play voice memos ....44 Use basic call functions ......
Safety warnings safety and Keep your phone away from small usage children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the information reach of small children or animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Protect your hearing Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak...
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Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between chargers with care mobile phones and pacemakers to avoid potential • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and interference, as recommended by manufacturers chargers specifically designed for your phone. and the independent research group, Wireless Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause Technology Research.
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Reduce the risk of repetitive motion mobile phone in a certain area. injuries When sending text messages or playing games on Use only Samsung-approved your phone, hold the phone with a relaxed grip, accessories press the keys lightly, use special features that...
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Health and safety information Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Certification Information (SAR) Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter Menription and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the exposure limits for radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.
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Health and safety information the recommendations were developed by The exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of scientific and engineering experts drawn measurement known as the Specific from industry, government, and academia Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR is a after extensive reviews of the scientific measure of the rate of absorption of RF literature related to the biological effects of...
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Samsung accessory designated for this multiple power levels so as to use only the product or when used with an accessroy that power required to reach the network. In contains no metal and that positons the general, the closer you are to a wireless handset a minimum 1.5 cm from the body.
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Health and safety information Consumer Information on Wireless the advice of FDA and other federal health Phones and safety agencies. When the phone is located at greater distances from the user, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration the exposure to RF is drastically lower (FDA) has published a series of Questions because a person's RF exposure decreases and Answers for consumers relating to radio...
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What is FDA's role concerning the also emit very low levels of RF when in the stand-by mode. Whereas high levels of RF safety of wireless phones? can produce health effects (by heating Under the law, FDA does not review the tissue), exposure to low level RF that does safety of radiation-emitting consumer not produce heating effects causes no...
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Health and safety information • “Support needed research into possible • “Federal Communications Commission biological effects of RF of the type • “Occupational Safety and Health emitted by wireless phones; Administration • “Design wireless phones in a way that • “National Telecommunications and minimizes any RF exposure to the user Information Administration...
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than do the wireless phones themselves, the accelerate the development of cancer in RF exposures that people get from these laboratory animals. However, many of the base stations are typically thousands of studies that showed increased tumor times lower than those they can get from development used animals that had been wireless phones.
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Health and safety information of the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or proof of a cancer promoting effect if one other cancers. None of the studies exists. Epidemiological studies can provide demonstrated the existence of any harmful data that is directly applicable to human health effects from wireless phones RF populations, but ten or more years' follow- exposures.
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FDA is working with the U.S. National Cooperative Research and Development Toxicology Program and with groups of Agreement (CRADA) to do research on investigators around the world to ensure wireless phone safety. FDA provides the that high priority animal studies are scientific oversight, obtaining input from conducted to address important questions experts in government, industry, and...
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Health and safety information is probably very small. But if you are are concerned about the RF exposure from concerned about avoiding even potential these products, you can use measures like risks, you can take a few simple steps to those described above to reduce your RF minimize your exposure to radio frequency exposure from wireless phone use.
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United Kingdom distributed leaflets of the RF emissions, will not be placed containing such a recommendation in against the head. On the other hand, if the December 2000. They noted that no phone is mounted against the waist or other evidence exists that using a wireless phone part of the body during use, then that part causes brain tumors or other ill effects.
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Health and safety information RF absorption use special phone cases, while Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless others involve nothing more than a metallic phones can interact with some electronic accessory attached to the phone. Studies devices. For this reason, FDA helped develop have shown that these products generally do a detailed test method to measure not work as advertised.
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requirements for hearing aids and wireless • Occupational Safety and Health phones so that no interference occurs when Administration's (OSHA): a person uses a compatible phone and a http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/ compatible hearing aid at the same time. radiofrequencyradiation/index.html This standard was approved by the IEEE in •...
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Health and safety information Road Safety convenience and safety to your wireless phone with one of the many hands free Your wireless phone gives you the powerful accessories available today. ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold.
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3. Position your wireless phone within easy 6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if reach. Be able to access your wireless possible, place calls when you are not phone without removing your eyes from moving or before pulling into traffic. Try the road.
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Health and safety information 7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional 10. Call roadside assistance or a special non- conversations that may be distracting. emergency wireless assistance number Make people you are talking with aware when necessary. If you see a broken- you are driving and suspend down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a conversations that have the potential to...
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Remember to follow any special regulations Most modern electronic equipment is in force in any area and always switch your shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. phone off whenever it is forbidden to use it, However, certain electronic equipment may or when it may cause interference or danger.
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Health and safety information Other Medical Devices • should always keep the phone more than 15 cm If you use any other personal medical (6 inches) from their pacemaker when devices, consult the manufacturer of your the phone is switched on. device to determine if it is adequately •...
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Vehicles areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in Users are advised to switch the phone off motor vehicles. Check with the while at a refueling point (service station).
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Health and safety information area where you would normally be advised network services and/or phone features are to turn off your vehicle engine. in use. Check with local service providers. To make an emergency call: Emergency Calls 1. If the phone is not on, switch it on. This phone, like any wireless phone, 2.
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FCC Notice phone may be the only means of communication at the scene of an accident; • This device complies with Part 15 of the do not cut off the call until given permission FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device to do so.
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Changes or modifications made in the radio Increase the separation between the phone, not expressly approved by Samsung, equipment and receiver.-Connect the will void the user’s authority to operate the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different equipment.
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Other Important Safety wireless equipment in the area over the Information air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If wireless equipment is improperly • Only qualified personnel should service installed and the air bag inflates, serious the phone or install the phone in a injury could result.
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Health and safety information Product Performance service availability or you can check it yourself by pressing any key. Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Anytime the Power Save feature is activated, Reception a message displays on the screen. When a The quality of each call you make or receive signal is found, your phone returns to depends on the signal strength in your area.
• Try not to hold, bend or twist the phone's • Avoid exposing your phone and antenna. accessories to rain or liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, immediately turn • Don't use the phone if the antenna is the power off and remove the battery.
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• Never use any charger or battery that is discharge itself over time. damaged in any way. • Use only Samsung-approved batteries • Use the battery only for its intended and recharge your battery only with purpose. Samsung-approved chargers. When a •...
Always try to keep the battery at room safe disposal options for Li-Ion batteries, temperature. A phone with a hot or cold contact your nearest Samsung battery may temporarily not work, even authorized service center. Always when the battery is fully charged. Li-ion recycle.
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Health and safety information with care. The suggestions below will help • Do not store the phone in cold areas. you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow When the phone warms up to its normal you to enjoy this product for many years. operating temperature, moisture can form inside the phone, which may •...
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stove or a radiator. The phone may to your nearest qualified service facility. explode when overheated. The personnel there will assist you, and if necessary, arrange for service. • When the phone or battery gets wet, the label indicating water damage inside the phone changes color.
Health and safety information • When the phone or battery gets wet, the label indicating water damage inside the phone changes colour. In this case, phone repairs are no longer guaranteed by the manufacturer's warranty, even if the warranty for your phone has not expired.
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• When the phone or battery gets wet, the label indicating water damage inside the phone changes colour. In this case, phone repairs are no longer guaranteed by the manufacturer's warranty, even if the warranty for your phone has not expired. •...
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Correct disposal of this product Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) government office, for details of where and how they (Applicable in the European Union and can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.
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Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s The items supplied with your phone may vary layout, keys, display, and icons. depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider. You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer.
Phone layout The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: Camera lens Mirror Earpiece Speaker Display Multifunction jack 4-way SOS call key navigation key Battery cover Volume key Right softkey Camera key...
Keys Function Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, Function Dial retrieve recently dialled, missed, or Perform actions indicated at the received numbers Softkeys bottom of the display Turn the phone on and off (press Power/ Music and hold); End a call; In Menu In Idle mode, launch the music Menu exit mode, cancel input and return to...
Display Function Your phone’s display consists of three areas: Volume Adjust the phone’s volume Icon line Access the SOS contact menu; Displays various icons SOS call Make an SOS call (press and hold) Text and graphic area In Idle mode, turn on the camera Displays messages, Camera (press and hold);...
Icons Icon Definition Browsing the web Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Connecting to secured web page Icon Definition Call diverting active Signal strength Roaming (outside of normal service area) GPRS network connected In Home Zone service area Transferring data via GPRS network New text message (SMS) EDGE network connected...
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Icon Definition Memory card inserted FM radio on FM radio suspended Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Driving profile activated Meeting profile activated Outdoor profile activated Offline profile activated User created profile activated Battery power level Current time...
Install the SIM card and battery assembling and When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card, with subscription details, such as your personal preparing your identification number (PIN) and optional services. To install the SIM card and battery, mobile phone 1.
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2. Insert the SIM card. 3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover. Place the SIM card in the phone with the gold- coloured contacts facing down.
Charge the battery 2. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet. Before using the phone for the first time, you must 3. When the battery is fully charged (the icon is charge the battery. no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from 1.
Insert a memory card (optional) Change the photo on the battery cover To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Your phone accepts microSD™ 1. Remove the battery cover. memory cards up to 8 GB (depending on memory 2.
Turn your phone on and off using basic To turn your phone on, 1. Slide open the phone. functions 2. Press and hold [ 3. Enter your PIN and press <OK> (if necessary). 4. When the setup wizard opens, customise your Learn how to perform basic operations and use the phone as desired by following the screen.
To switch to the Offline profile, press <Menu> → Customise your phone Settings → Phone profiles → Offline. Get more from your phone by customising it to Follow all posted warnings and directions from match your preferences. official personnel when in areas where wireless devices are prohibited.
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4. Select a ringtone category → a ringtone. 3. Select Main display. 5. Press <Options> → Save profile. 4. Select an image category → an image. To switch to another profile, select it from the list. 5. Press <Save>. Create a phone profile Select a theme for the display 1.
Lock your phone Answer a call 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → 1. When a call comes in, press [ Security → Phone lock → On. 2. To end the call, press [ 2. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and press Adjust the volume <OK>.
Record a conversation Send and view messages This feature may not be available depending on Learn to send or view text (SMS) or multimedia your region or service provider. (MMS) messages. 1. During a call, press <Options> → Voice Send a text message Recorder.
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4. Scroll down to Image or video or Sound and • Press [ ] to change case or switch to Number press [OK]. mode. • Press and hold [ ] to switch to Symbol mode. 5. Add the item you want. Enter text in one of the following modes: 6.
View text or multimedia messages Find a contact 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Phonebook. My messages → Inbox. You can also press <Phonebook> in Idle mode. 2. Select a text or multimedia message. 2.
View photos Use basic camera functions In Idle mode, press <Menu> → My files → Images Learn the basics to capture and view photos and → My photos → a photo file. videos. Capture videos Capture photos 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on the 1.
Listen to the FM radio • Download from the wireless web. p. 30 1. Plug the supplied headset. • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung PC Studio. p. 37 2. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Multimedia →...
3. Control playback using the following keys: Browse the web Function Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web Pause or resume playback pages. Adjust the volume up or down Browse web pages • Left: Restart playback; Skip backward (press within 3 1.
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Bookmark your favourite web pages 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Browser → Bookmarks. 2. Press <Add>. 3. Enter a page title and a web address (URL). 4. Press <Save>.
Use advanced call functions using advanced Learn about your phone’s additional calling capabilities. functions View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, Learn how to perform advanced operations and use 1.
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Hold a call or retrieve a held call Answer a second call Press <Hold> to place a call on hold or press If your network supports this function, you can <Retrieve> to retrieve a held call. answer a second incoming call: 1.
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1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → SOS Call an international number settings → SOS call. 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [0] to insert the + 2. Scroll left or right to On. character. 3. Scroll down and press [OK] to open the recipient 2.
Use advanced Phonebook functions 3. Scroll to a number you want to set (2-9) and press [OK]. Learn to create namecards, set speed dial numbers, 4. Select a contact → a number (if necessary) to and create groups of contacts. assign to the number.
Create a multimedia template 4. Enter a group name. 5. To set the caller ID image, scroll down and press 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → [OK] → an image category → an image. Create message → Multimedia message. 6.
Bluetooth wireless feature. store radio stations. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → Copy music files via Samsung PC Studio Bluetooth messenger. 1. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the 2. Press <Yes> to turn on the Bluetooth wireless multifunction jack on your phone to a PC.
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Create a playlist 2. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the PC to the phone. ] → Playlists. 1. In Idle mode, press [ Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more 2. Press <Options> → Create playlist.
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Store radio stations automatically 1. Plug the supplied headset. 2. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Multimedia → FM radio. 3. Press [OK] to start the FM radio. 4. Press <Options> → Self-tuning. 5. Press <Yes> to confirm (if necessary). The radio scans and saves available stations automatically.
Use the Bluetooth wireless feature using tools and Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other wireless devices for exchanging data and using hands-free features. applications Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Bluetooth → Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools Activation →...
3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or 2. Press <Yes> to confirm that you are willing to the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, receive data from the device (if necessary). and press <OK>. When the owner of the other device enters the Activate and send an SOS message same code or accepts the connection, pairing is When you have an emergency, you can send an...
7. When you are finished selecting contacts, press To activate the mobile tracker, <Select> to return to the recipient list. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Security → Mobile tracker. 8. Press [OK] to save the recipients. 9.
3. Press <Options> → Edit. Make fake calls 4. Press <Record> to start recording. You can simulate fake incoming calls when you want 5. Speak into the microphone. to get out of meetings or unwanted conversations. You can also make it appear as if you are talking on 6.
Record and play voice memos 3. Control the playback using the following keys: Function Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder. Pause or resume playback Record a voice memo Adjust the volume up or down 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Multimedia → •...
2. Select a game from the list and follow the on- Create and view world clocks screen instructions. Learn to view the time in another city and set world Available games may vary, depending on your clocks to appear on your display. region or service provider.
Add a world clock to your display Set and use alarms In Dual Clock Display mode, you can view clocks Learn to set and control alarms for important events. with two different time zones on your display. Set a new alarm After you have created world clocks, 1.
Stop an alarm Use the calculator When the alarm sounds, 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Calculator. • Press <Exit> or any key to stop an alarm without snooze. 2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator •...
Set a countdown timer Use the stopwatch 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Timer. Stopwatch. 2. Press <Set>. 2. Press [OK] to begin and record lap times. 3. Enter the length of time to count down and press 3.
Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events. Change the calendar view 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Calendar. 2. Press <Options> → View by → Day or Week. Create an event 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Calendar. 2.
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troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. While using your phone, the following messages Message Try this to solve the problem: may appear: When using the phone for the first time or when the PIN requirement is Message Try this to solve the problem:...
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Your phone displays “Service unavailable” or Another caller cannot reach you. “Not done.” • Ensure that your phone is turned on. • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular reception, you may lose reception.
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The audio quality of the call is poor. • If the battery will no longer charge completely, dispose of the old battery properly and replace it • Ensure that you are not blocking the phone’s with a new battery. internal antenna. Your phone is hot to the touch.
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index alarms see web browser making fake calls, 43 creating, 46 making SOS calls, 34 calculator deactivating, 47 making, 24 see tools, calculator stopping, 47 multiparty, 33 calendar placing on hold, 33 battery see tools, calendar recently dialled, 32 charging, 19 recording conversations, 25 installing, 17 calls...
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25 radio headset see FM radio viewing multimedia, 27 internet viewing text, 27 ringtone see web browser mobile tracker Samsung PC Studio Java multimedia accessing applications, 45 shortcut keys see messages see shortcuts launching games, 44 music player shortcuts...
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silent profile tools web browser alarm, 46 adding bookmarks, 31 SIM card calculator, 47 launching homepage, 30 SOS call calendar, 49 world clock see calls, making SOS calls convertor, 47 creating, 45 countdown timer, 48 SOS message setting dual display, 46 stopwatch, 48 stopwatch see tools, stopwatch...