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  • Page 1 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 laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 3 THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.
  • Page 4 © 2013 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC. Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Device? For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at: www.samsung.com/us/support...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ......4 Go to Menu ......19 Section 3: Call Functions ......20 Understanding this User Manual .
  • Page 6 Used Space ......59 Section 6: Managing Your Contacts ..38 Section 9: Browser ........60 Contacts Settings .
  • Page 7 Battery Use and Safety ....107 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . 109 UL Certified Travel Charger ... . . 110...

  • Page 8: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started Special Text This section explains how to start using your phone by configuring your hardware and setting up your voice mail. This manual includes notes, tips and warnings, in special text Understanding this User Manual that is set apart to point out important information, share quick methods for activating features, and to define terms.

  • Page 9: Battery Cover

    Text Conventions 2. Lift the cover up and off the phone (2). This manual provides condensed information about how to use your phone. The following text conventions are used to represent often-used steps: Arrows are used to represent successive menu selections.

  • Page 10: Sim Card Overview

    SIM Card Overview The SIM card is loaded with your subscription details such as your telephone number, PIN, available optional services, and many other features. Important! The SIM card and its information can be easily damaged by scratching or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card.

  • Page 11: Battery

    To remove the SIM card: 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Carefully place your fingernail into the end of the SIM slot and push the card slightly out. 3. Carefully slide the SIM card out of the SIM card socket. Note: If the card is not inserted correctly, the device will not detect it and no service will be available.

  • Page 12: Charging A Battery

    Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. The Travel Adapter that is used to charge the battery, is included with your phone. Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. You can use the phone while the battery is charging, although doing so requires additional charging time.

  • Page 13: Installing The Memory Card

    Installing the Memory Card Note: Make sure the microSD gold contact pins face Your phone supports the use of a memory card (microSD) for downward and the card is securely inserted. data storage of such things as data, music, pictures, and Using the Travel Adapter video files.

  • Page 14: Switching The Phone On Or Off

    Low Battery Indicator 1. With the battery installed, remove the plastic cover of the Power/Accessory Interface connector on the upper When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time right side of phone. remain, the battery icon ( ) blinks and the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals.

  • Page 15: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

    Setting Up Your Voice Mail Note: The display language (Screen Text) is preset to English 1. In Idle mode, press and hold . You may be at the factory. To change the language, press Menu prompted to enter a password. Settings Phone Language.

  • Page 16: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

    Section 2: Understanding Your Phone • This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also Tools feature provides Camera, Voice Services, Record Audio, displays the screen and the icons that display when the Alarms, Calendar, Tasks, Memo, Calculator, Tip Calculator, Eco phone is in use.
  • Page 17 2. Left Soft key: Press to select the option displayed above the Left Soft Key. 3. Send key: Press to make or answer a call. In Idle mode, press and hold to recall the last number dialed or received. 4. Voice mail key: Press and hold for two seconds to automatically dial your voice mail phone number.
  • Page 18 10. Space Bar key: While entering text, press to enter a 16. Power On/Off (END) key: Press to end a call. Press and space. In Idle mode, press and hold to toggle between hold for two seconds to turn phone on or off. While in the Silent profile and Normal profile.

  • Page 19: Side Views

    Side Views 2. Earphone jack : Allows you to connect a hands-free headset so you can listen to music. The following illustration shows the side details of your 3. Volume keys : From the Home screen, press to adjust phone. volume.

  • Page 20: Display Layout

    Display Layout Displays when a call is in progress. Your display screen provides information about the phone’s status and options. Displays when the phone is not receiving a signal. Indicators Displays when the phone is in Airplane mode. Time and Date Displays when Bluetooth wireless technology is active.

  • Page 21: Backlight

    The On setting determines how long the keypad backlight Displays in the View Tab when you receive a remains on. The Dim setting determines how long after the new email message. keypad backlight goes off that the display backlight remains lit.

  • Page 22: Menu Navigation

    Menu Navigation Using Shortcut Numbers Numbered menu items, such as menus, sub-menus, and This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. options can be quickly accessed by using their shortcut Menus and sub-menus can be accessed by scrolling using numbers.

  • Page 23: Go To Menu

    Go to Menu Options for assigned shortcuts: • Open: open the selected shortcut and displays the submenus, Go to menu allows you to access applications from the idle launches the selected application, or displays a screen. screen without navigating through the main menu icons and •...

  • Page 24: Section 3: Call Functions

    Section 3: Call Functions This section describes how to make or answer a call. 3. Press Displaying Your Phone Number Manual Pause Dialing Press Menu Settings Phone Own Number. To manually call a number with pause(s) without storing it in Making a Call your Contacts list: 1.

  • Page 25: Making A Call Using Speed Dial

    Correcting an Entered Number Making a Call Using Speed Dial Use the following steps to correct a character entered You can assign a shortcut number to a phone number for incorrectly. speed dialing. 1. After entering a number using the keypad: 1.

  • Page 26: Answering A Call

    Answering a Call 3. Press Options End Call to disconnect. – or – When a call is received, the phone rings and displays the caller phone number or name, if stored in Contacts. Press to end the call. 1. From the Incoming call screen, press or Accept.

  • Page 27: Using The Speakerphone During An Active Call

    • When you have an active call and a call on hold, you may Send Message: allows you to create and send a new Text or switch between the two calls. Multimedia Message. To switch between two calls: • More: 1.

  • Page 28: Recent Calls

    Switching off the Microphone (Mute) Viewing All Calls 1. From the Idle Screen, press to view All Calls in the You can temporarily switch your phone microphone off, so that the other person cannot hear you. Calls screen. To switch the microphone off temporarily during a call: 2.

  • Page 29: Viewing Missed Calls

    Sending a Message to a Missed Call • Add to Reject List: allows you to assign the currently highlighted number to a rejection list. Numbers found in this list 1. From the Idle Screen, briefly press and use the are automatically redirected to your voicemail. Right navigation key to scroll to the Missed Calls Viewing Missed Calls screen.

  • Page 30: Call Waiting

    Adding a Number to the Rejected List Call Waiting 1. From the Idle Screen, press to view All Calls in the The Call Waiting feature allows you to answer an incoming Calls screen. call while you have a call in progress, if this service is supported by the network.

  • Page 31: 3-Way Calling (Multi-Party Calling)

    3-Way Calling (Multi-Party Calling) The 3-Way or Multi-Party feature allows you to answer a series of incoming calls and place them on hold. If this service is supported by the network, and the SIM has the feature enabled, all calls can be joined together. You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone.

  • Page 32: Section 4: Entering Text

    Section 4: Entering Text This section outlines how to select the desired text entry mode when entering characters using the QWERTY keyboard-style keypad. This section also describes how to use the T9 predictive text Right Soft Left Soft entry system to reduce the number of key strokes needed to enter text.
  • Page 33 In addition, you can use the following function keys: Short press inserts a space. Double press inserts a period and a space. Press to delete characters. Press and hold to Press and hold in Idle mode to set phone to delete all text.

  • Page 34: Changing The Text Input Mode

    Changing the Text Input Mode Using SYM (symbol) Mode Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols and punctuation The available Text Input modes are: T9 Predictive Text, marks into text. Numeric, and Symbols (Sym). 1. Press the key to display a matrix of symbols. Use By pressing , you can cycle among 123, abc, Abc, and the arrow keys to display more tables.
  • Page 35 3. Example: To enter “Hello”, press 4. Press the Add soft key or the key. The word is added to the T9 dictionary and becomes the first word for the associated keypress series. The word that you are typing displays on the screen. The word changes as you press additional keys.

  • Page 36: Section 5: Messages

    Section 5: Messages This section describes how to send or receive different types Important! When creating a message, adding an image, a of messages. It also includes the features and functionality sound file, or a video clip to a text message associated with messaging.

  • Page 37: Attaching Business Card To A Message

    • Take Picture: allows you to temporarily exit the message, take • Recent Contacts: to select a recipient from your Recent Calls a photo with phone’s camera, and then add it to your message list. by pressing Add. • Contacts: to select a recipient from your Contacts list (valid •...

  • Page 38: Viewing New Received Messages

    Viewing New Received Messages • Save to Contacts: allows you to save the recipient or sender’s information from the message to your Address Book on either 1. In Idle mode, new messages are indicated by icons and the Phone or SIM. a New Message pop-up.

  • Page 39: Deleting Messages

    Messages Settings Note: When storing a Contacts entry to the SIM card, only the To configure the settings for text messages and multimedia Name, Number, Group, and Slot location display initially. messages: To save additional information for a particular contact, such as other phone numbers, or e-mail, it is important Press Menu Messages...

  • Page 40: Emergency Alert Settings

    – – Keep a Copy : you specify whether you want to keep a copy of Warning: sends a warning when unsupported content is the sent messages on your phone. included in a message. – – : you send your contact information along Restricted: prevents you from including unsupported content.

  • Page 41: Using Email

    Using Email Voicemail Signing into Your Email From the Idle screen, press Menu Messages Voicemail to call your voicemail. While listening to a message, press 1. Press Menu Messages Email. Options to view the following: 2. Follow on-screen instructions to complete the process. •...

  • Page 42: Section 6: Managing Your Contacts

    Section 6: Managing Your Contacts This section describes how to store names and numbers in • Used Space: displays the memory storage allocation (total your Contacts. available and remaining) within your Phone, SIM card, Contacts Settings Additional No. 1, and FDN Contacts. Adding a New Contact 1.
  • Page 43 Adding More Fields to a Number 5. Highlight the Landline, Private field and use the QWERTY keypad to enter the landline number for this While in the process of creating a new entry or editing an contact. existing contact, you can add additional fields to the entry’s list of information.

  • Page 44: Adding Pauses To Contact Numbers

    4. Enter the desired information. For more information, Note: Only certain new fields may be deleted. If you have not refer to “Saving a Number from the Idle screen” on added any new fields to the contact, the Delete Field page 38.

  • Page 45: Using Contacts

    Using Contacts Contacts Entry Options Dialing a Number from Contacts To access the Contacts options: 1. Press Menu Contacts Contacts. Once you have stored phone numbers in Contacts, you can dial them by using their SIM card location number or by 2.

  • Page 46: Finding My Own Phone Number

    Finding My Own Phone Number Highlight an entry from the lists, press to reveal the entry details and press Options and select from the This function is a memory aid, which you can use to check following: your own phone number if you need to do so. •...

  • Page 47: Group Settings

    4. Enter the PIN2 code if you selected On. 8. Press to return to Idle mode. Group Settings Important! With Fixed Dial Mode enabled, you are NOT able to Creating a New Group dial any number other than those created as FDN 1.

  • Page 48: Adding Speed Dial Entries

    Adding an Entry to a Group Renaming a Caller Group 1. In Idle mode, press Menu Contacts Groups. 1. In Idle mode, press Menu Contacts Groups. 2. Highlight a group entry and press the key. 2. Highlight the group that you want to rename. 3.

  • Page 49: Managing Contacts Entries

    Managing Contacts Entries 3. Press Copy. You can copy, delete, and view the memory status for the Important! When copying from the Phone to the SIM card Phone and SIM entries on your phone. some information may be lost. Copying an Entry to the SIM Card 4.
  • Page 50 3. Repeat Step 3 for each entry you want to copy to the 4. At the prompt, press Yes to delete the contact, or No to Phone or highlight All and press the key to place a cancel. checkmark alongside all entries. 5.

  • Page 51: Section 7: Camera

    Section 7: Camera Using the Camera This section explains how to use the camera on your phone. You can take photographs and shoot video by using the built- Accessing the Camera application in camera functionality. Your 2.0 megapixel camera produces There are 3 main avenues for accessing the Camera/ photos in JPEG format.

  • Page 52: Camera Options

    Camera Options 1. In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key activate the camera mode. Options are represented by icons across the top of the screen 2. Using the phone’s main display screen as a viewfinder, when you press the Options soft key. adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subject.
  • Page 53 • • Mosaic: takes multiple photos and then groups them together Settings: allows you to customize your camera settings. Choose into a single final photo. from the following options: • Frame: allows you to choose a custom frame border for your Settings: Photo tab image.
  • Page 54 Pictures/Videos Folder Options • Slide show: allows you to see a slide show of the recent pictures you have taken. After you have taken a photo or shot a video, you can access various options: • Properties: displays properties of the picture or video, including Name, Format, Resolution, Size, Forwarding, Date Created, Press Options and select one of the following: and Location.

  • Page 55: Using The Camcorder

    Using the Camcorder Assigning an Image to a Contacts Entry 1. Press Menu My Folder Pictures <image>. In addition to taking photos, the camera also doubles as a 2. Press Options Set as Caller ID. camcorder allowing you to also record, view, and send videos.

  • Page 56: Camcorder Options

    • 6. Once the file saves, press Options Play to review the Effects: allows you to change the color tone or apply video. special effects to the photo or video. Options include: None, Black and white, Sepia, Negative, or Watercolor. 7.

  • Page 57: Accessing The Video Folder

    Accessing the Video Folder • More: displays the following additional options: – 1. Press Menu My Folder Video. Lock : allows you to lock the selected video file(s). – 2. Highlight the On phone or On card tab (wherever the Bluetooth Visibility : allows you to enable/disable your device’s video resides) and select a video from the list.

  • Page 58: Section 8: My Folder

    Section 8: My Folder Memory Card Settings The topics covered in this section include Audio, Downloads, Pictures, Video, Other Files, and Used Space. Using the Memory Card settings menu you can view memory 1. Press Menu My Folder. card details, format or rename the memory card, or turn 2.

  • Page 59: Audio

    Audio 3. From the playback page (containing the playback controls), press Options Set as and select from the The Audio menu option allows you to shop tones, answer following options: tones, and music using AppCenter. You can also access • Call Ringtone: allows you to assign the selected ringtone for previously stored (pre-recorded) audio files from your internal microSD card.

  • Page 60: Downloads

    Creating a new audio recording • Send via: allows you to send your selection in a Message, 1. Press Menu Tools Record Audio. Email, or via Bluetooth. 2. To start recording, press Record • Set as: allows you to set the selected picture as Wallpaper or as a Caller ID.

  • Page 61: Image Features

    – Properties : provides basic details and media information about • Bluetooth visibility: allows you to make the image file visible to selected picture. a Bluetooth device. Image Features • Slide show: allows you play a slideshow using the graphics currently available from within the Pictures folder.

  • Page 62: Video

    Editing Images • Print via Bluetooth: allows you to print via Bluetooth to a compatible connected printer. 1. Press Menu My Folder Pictures <image> and key. 4. Press to return to Idle mode. Video 2. Press Options Edit image. 3. Press Options and select one of the following: This menu allows you to manage your video files on your •...

  • Page 63: Other Files

    • More: allows you to Lock/Unlock, turn on Bluetooth Visibility, 4. Check All to delete all items. Sort by Date, Type, Name or Size, and view the file Properties. 5. Press Delete. Other Files 6. At the Delete? prompt, press Yes to delete the item or No to exit.

  • Page 64: Section 9: Browser

    Section 9: Browser This section outlines the Browser features available on your To scroll through the Web pages: phone. For more information, contact your service provider. Press the Up and Down keys. Browser To go to the startup homepage from any other screen in the Your phone is equipped with Wireless Application Protocol Browser: (WAP), a WAP browser that provides access to the Web using...

  • Page 65: Exiting The Browser

    Exiting the Browser • Browser Settings: provides access to the following settings: Browser Settings To exit the browser at any time, press the key. These browser settings are for your onboard browser. The prompt displays, Exit Browser? Yes or No. Make your 1.

  • Page 66: Enter A Url

    Enter a URL Clear Cache This menu allows you to manually enter the URL address of a You can clear the information stored in the cache memory, web site that you wish to access and to add it to your the phone’s temporary memory that stores the most recently Favorites.

  • Page 67: Section 10: Applications

    Section 10: Applications Contacts Your phone includes applications that allow you to use your handset for a variety of activities. In Idle mode, press Menu Contacts. The Tools menu provides access to the following: Camera, For detailed information regarding the use of Contacts Voice Services, Record Audio, Alarms, Calendar, Tasks, entries, see “Managing Your Contacts”...
  • Page 68 Creating a New Event 8. Highlight the End date field and enter a date for this 1. Press Menu Tools Calendar. event to end. 2. Press Options Create and press the Right Navigation 9. Select the End time field and enter a time for this event key.

  • Page 69: Viewing An Event

    17. Select the Until field and assign an expiration date for • Missed alarm events: this option displays any missed events. this event. • Used Space: this option displays a list of the different Calendar 18. Press Save to store the new event. event categories along with the memory allocation for each.

  • Page 70: Music

    Music • Transfer to Bluetooth stereo headset: transfers the selected music file to a Bluetooth stereo headset. The Music application can organize and play music files • Repeat mode: repeats the currently active song or replays stored on your phone and memory card. Create playlists, add, rearrange and remove files, and launch the browser to each song in the current list and as the last song in the list shop for more music.

  • Page 71: Playing Music While Using The Phone

    Playing Music while Using the Phone • Settings: allows you to set Background playing to on or off, and allows you to set the Sound effects to Normal, Rock, Pop, The Music application allows you to play music in the Dance, Classic, Jazz, Wide, Dynamic, or Surround.

  • Page 72: Using Playlists

    Using Playlists 5. Navigate the playback options by using both the Navigation key and Playlists are used to assign songs to a list of preferred media • Scroll over the Navigation key (to the right) to highlight the which can then be grouped into a list for later playback. Rewind and press These Playlists can be created via either the handset’s Music...

  • Page 73: Metroweb

    MetroWEB Adding Songs to a Playlist 1. In Idle mode, press Menu Music Playlists. In Idle mode, press Menu MetroWEB. 2. Highlight the previously created playlist. For more information, refer to “Browser” on page 60. 3. Press the Options soft key, select Add Tracks and press Metro411 key.

  • Page 74: Camera

    Camera 2. Press (Wi-Fi On). The device scans for available in-range wireless networks and displays them under For detailed information regarding the use of your phone Wi-Fi networks on the same screen. camera, see “Camera” on page 47. My Folder Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network 1.

  • Page 75: Tools

    Manually Add a New Network Connection Deactivating Wi-Fi 1. In Idle mode, press Menu Wi-Fi Option Find 1. In Idle mode, press Menu Wi-Fi Options. Hidden Network. 2. Highlight Wi-Fi Off and press the key. 2. Enter the SSID name within the Name field and press Note: Use of wireless data connections such as Wi-Fi and key.
  • Page 76 Voice Recognition • Check <Item>: lets you check your phone's status in the same report (Status, Messages, Missed Calls, Time, Signal Nuance Voice Recognition software is an advanced speech recognition software used to activate a wide variety of strength, Network, Battery, My Phone Number, and Volume). functions on your phone.

  • Page 77: Record Audio

    Record Audio repeat the command. If it does not recognize your command again, the following message displays “Sorry, no match Record Audio allows you to record voice memos. It also found,” and voice recognition turns off. allows you to send your audio clip to other people as an You must end your current Voice Commands call before you attachment of an MMS message.
  • Page 78 Alarms • Send via: allows you to send your voice clip to other people using either a Message, Email, or to a compatible Bluetooth This feature allows you to set an alarm to ring at a specific device. time. • Set as: allows you to set the current memo as a Call Ringtone, 1.
  • Page 79 • Alarm activation: use the Left or Right Navigation key to select 4. Press Save to store the alarm details. Setting Auto Power-up Alarms On or Off. • Alarm time: use the Left or Right Navigation key to highlight You can set the phone to ring the alarm when the time for an the minutes or hours field and enter a number using the alarm comes, even if the phone is switched off.
  • Page 80 Calendar • Due date: enter a date for this task to end. • Alarm: allows you to trigger an alarm for this task. Press Check The Calendar feature allows you to view the Month, Week, and Day layout views. It also shows any Missed Alarm Events to select this option.

  • Page 81: Eco Calculator

    Calculator 3. Select the Tip (%) field and use the keypad to change the tip percentage. With this feature, you can use the phone as a calculator. The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions; addition, 4. Enter the number of people splitting the bill in the # subtraction, multiplication, and division.

  • Page 82: World Clock

    Converter 5. Highlight the Unit you are converting to and press the Right Navigation key to select the desired Unit. Your phone comes with a built-in conversion application. This conversion menu provides the following conversion 6. The resulting converted value automatically displays categories: below the second Unit field.
  • Page 83 Stopwatch Deleting a World Clock Entry 1. Press Menu Tools World Clock. You can use this menu to measure intervals of time. 2. Highlight a World Clock entry. 1. Press Menu Tools Stopwatch 3. Press Options Delete. 2. Press Start to start the lap counter. 4.

  • Page 84: Section 11: Changing Your Settings

    Section 11: Changing Your Settings This section describes the Settings menu for your phone. It • Silent: allows you to select mute or vibrate alerts that includes settings for the following: Sound Profile, Display, stop the phone from making noise, in a theater for Time &...
  • Page 85 Editing the Normal - Call Profile 10. Use the Left or Right navigation key to adjust the volume level (range is 1-7) and press OK. The phone’s profile defaults to Normal where the incoming Alert Type is set to melody. 11.
  • Page 86 8. Highlight Message Alert Repetition and press 6. Select one of the following and press OK: • Melody: the phone rings using a pre-set melody. 9. Select one of the following and press OK. • Once: repeats the message alert once. •...

  • Page 87: Display

    Display – Brightness: allows you to adjust the display brightness for the LCD to see it better in different lighting conditions. Press the In this menu, you can change various settings for the display Left or Right Navigation keys to adjust the brightness. Press or lighting.

  • Page 88: Time And Date

    Time and Date – Font Size: allows you to select a size for the selected font. Press the Left or Right Navigation keys to make your selection. This menu allows you to change the current time and date Choose from Large, Medium, or Small. Press the Save soft displayed.

  • Page 89: Phone Settings

    Phone Settings Auto Key Lock The Auto Keypad Lock feature locks your phone when the You can customize various phone settings. Backlight turns off. To modify this feature, follow these steps: In Idle mode, select Menu Settings Phone. 1. In Idle mode, select Menu Settings Phone Auto...

  • Page 90: Lock Phone

    Security • On: you are required to enter the phone password when you switch on the phone. The Security feature enables you to restrict the use of your Lock SIM Card phone by the others and to restrict the types of calls. Various codes and passwords are used to protect the features of your The Lock SIM Card feature enables you to restrict writing to phone.
  • Page 91 Lock Applications Set FDN Mode Using this option you can lock various applications. Once you FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported by your SIM lock the contents, you must enter the phone’s password to card, allows you to restrict the outgoing calls to a limited set access the associated menus.
  • Page 92 Change Phone Password APN Control This option allows you to change your current phone Allows you to turn control of Access Point Names (APN) On or password to a new one. Once you enter a new password, Off. APNs are a method by which you can access advanced you are asked to confirm it by entering it again.

  • Page 93: Reset Phone

    Reset Phone Restore Phone You can easily reset your phone to its default settings. To The Restore Phone option is the same as the Reset Phone reset your phone: option described above in that all settings are reset to factory defaults.

  • Page 94: Calls Settings

    Airplane Mode Calls Settings Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s In Idle mode, select Menu Settings Calls. features, such as Games, Voice notes, and more, when you Adjusting the General Call Settings are in an airplane or in any other area where making or 1.
  • Page 95 – – Minute Minder: allows you to activate an alert tone which No Reply: allows you to forward calls to a destination phone sounds every minute the call is active. number if your phone is not active but voicemail is still working. –...

  • Page 96: Connectivity

    Connectivity 1. In Idle mode, press Menu Settings Connectivity Bluetooth. You can edit several of the communication/connection 2. If the first item in the Bluetooth menu is Bluetooth: Off, parameters on this phone. then highlight this option and press the Select soft key In Idle mode, select Menu Settings Connectivity.
  • Page 97 Discoverable 2. Highlight Search New Device and press the Select soft key or the key. The Discoverable option allows your phone to wirelessly transmit its phone name and status to every device within its – or – range. This transmission can pose a security risk and incite Highlight a device and press the Select soft key or the unauthorized connection to your phone.

  • Page 98: Network Selection

    My Bluetooth Info 2. Highlight a device and press the Select soft key or the key. The My Bluetooth Info feature allows your phone to identify itself using the name, the Device Address and Hardware and 3. Enter the passkey. Software Version, entered into the fields when your phone’s 4.

  • Page 99: Configuring Your Phone's Usb Settings

    USB drivers onto your machine. For a free These applications are described in more detail within other download of PC Studio, go to www.samsung.com/us/ sections of this manual. support. 1. In Idle mode, select Menu...

  • Page 100: Music Player Settings

    Messages Settings Record Audio Settings For more information, refer to “Messages” on page 32. To configure the maximum length for a recording: Browser Settings 1. In Idle mode, select Menu Settings Applications Settings Record Audio Settings. For more information, refer to “Browser Settings” on page 61. Music Player Settings 2.

  • Page 101: Memory Management

    3. Press to save. 2. Press Check to place a checkmark alongside those Contacts Settings applications you wish to clear. – or – For information on Contacts Settings, see “Contacts Check All to clear all the memory settings. Settings” on page 38 Memory Management 3.

  • Page 102: Software Update

    • Memo • Contacts 3. Press to return to the Idle screen. Software Update This feature allows you to manually check for software updates and then download any available updates. In Idle mode, select Menu Settings Software Update Note: You will be unable to use your phone during the download process.

  • Page 103: Section 12: Health And Safety Information

    Section 12: Health and Safety Information This section outlines the safety precautions associated with with RF energy, these studies have failed to be replicated. using your phone. The terms “mobile device” or “cell phone” The majority of studies published have failed to show an are used in this section to refer to your phone.
  • Page 104 Interphone Study The energy levels associated with radio frequency energy, including both radio waves and microwaves, are not great Interphone is a large international study designed to enough to cause ionization of atoms and molecules. determine whether cell phones increase the risk of head and Therefore, RF energy is a type of non-ionizing radiation.
  • Page 105 International Cohort Study on Mobile Phone Users Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) (COSMOS) Program of the National Cancer Institute The COSMOS study aims to conduct long-term health The National Cancer Institute (NCI) actively follows cancer monitoring of a large group of people to determine if there statistics in the United States to detect any change in rates of are any health issues linked to long-term exposure to radio new cases for brain cancer.
  • Page 106 The FDA also is working with voluntary standard-setting Headsets can substantially reduce exposure because the bodies such as the Institute of Electrical and Electronics phone is held away from the head in the user's hand or in Engineers (IEEE), the International Commission on approved body-worn accessories.

  • Page 107: Children And Cell Phones

    Studies have shown that these products generally do not Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from work as advertised. Unlike “hands-free” kits, these so-called various sources can be obtained from the following “shields” may interfere with proper operation of the phone. organizations (updated 10/1/2010): The phone may be forced to boost its power to compensate, •...

  • Page 108: Specific Absorption Rate (Sar) Certification Information

    • US Food and Drug Administration: expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg). The FCC requires wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1.6 http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/ watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). RadiationEmittingProductsandProcedures/ The FCC SAR limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety HomeBusinessandEntertainment/CellPhones/default.htm.

  • Page 109: Fcc Part 15 Information To User

    FCC ID number: A3LSGHT189N [Model Number: that changes or modifications not expressly approved by SGH-T189N] and the specific SAR levels for this [mobile Samsung could void your authority to operate the device. phone/tablet/device] can be found at the following FCC This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 110: Smart Practices While Driving

    Samsung is committed to promoting responsible which can be determined by turning the equipment off and driving and giving drivers the tools they need to understand on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference and address distractions.

  • Page 111: Battery Use And Safety

    Never watch videos, such as a movie or clip, or play video hazard. If the phone and/or battery get wet, have them checked games while operating a vehicle. by your service provider or contact Samsung, even if they appear For more information, go to http://www.ctia.org. to be working properly.
  • Page 112 If you suspect damage to the present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. Samsung's warranty does not cover damage to the phone phone or battery, take it to a service center for inspection.

  • Page 113: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling

    Some websites and second-hand dealers not associated with reputable manufacturers and carriers, might be selling We've made it easy for you to recycle your old Samsung mobile device by working with respected take-back incompatible or even counterfeit batteries and chargers.

  • Page 114: Ul Certified Travel Charger

    Mail It In Warning! Never dispose of batteries in a fire because they may The Samsung Mobile Take-Back Program will provide explode. Samsung customers with a free recycling mailing label. Just go to UL Certified Travel Charger http://www.samsung.com/us/aboutsamsung/citizenship/ The Travel Charger for this phone has met applicable UL usactivities_environment_samsungrecyclingdirect.html?INT=ST...

  • Page 115: Display / Touch-Screen

    GPS & AGPS if screen is broken or cracked as this could cause injury to you. Certain Samsung mobile devices can use a Global Positioning System (GPS) signal for location-based applications. A GPS uses satellites controlled by the U.S. Government that are...

  • Page 116: Emergency Calls

    Always obey posted road signs. Emergency Calls service provider, applications providers, Samsung, and other third-parties providing services. This mobile device, like any wireless mobile device, operates Use of AGPS in Emergency Calls...

  • Page 117: Care And Maintenance

    Check with local service years: providers. Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: To make an emergency call: Liquids of any kind 1. If the mobile device is not on, switch it on.

  • Page 118: Responsible Listening

    Microwaves Damage to hearing occurs when a person is exposed to loud sounds over time. The risk of hearing loss increases as Do not try to dry your mobile device in a microwave oven. sound is played louder and for longer durations. Prolonged Doing so may cause a fire or explosion.
  • Page 119 • • Always turn the volume down before plugging the earphones into Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises, an audio source. such as rock concerts, that might cause temporary hearing loss. Temporary hearing loss might cause unsafe volumes to sound •...

  • Page 120: Operating Environment

    National Institute on Deafness and Other Email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov Communication Disorders Internet: National Institutes of Health http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/ 31 Center Drive, MSC 2320 default.html Bethesda, MD 20892-2320 1-888-232-6348 TTY Email: nidcdinfo@nih.gov Operating Environment Internet: Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/ area, and always switch your mobile device off whenever it is National Institute for Occupational Safety...

  • Page 121: Posted Facilities

    Implantable Medical Devices Other Medical Devices A minimum separation of six (6) inches should be maintained If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the between a handheld wireless mobile device and an manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker or shielded from external RF energy.

  • Page 122: Restricting Children's Access To Your Mobile Device

    Restricting Children's Access to Your or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are Mobile Device advised to switch the mobile device off while at a refueling point (service station). Your mobile device is not a toy. Do not allow children to play Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the with it because they could hurt themselves and others, use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and...

  • Page 123: Other Important Safety Information

    • operate this equipment. Only use approved batteries, When using a headset in dry environments, static electricity can antennas, and chargers. The use of any unauthorized build up in the headset and cause a small quick static electrical accessories may be dangerous and void the mobile device shock.
  • Page 124 • Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of cell phone services to the offender, or legal action, or both. • While using your device, leave some lights on in the room and do not hold the screen too close to your eyes. •...

  • Page 125: Section 13: Warranty Information

    Case/Pouch/Holster 90 Days SAMSUNG; (g) defects or damage resulting from improper Other Phone Accessories 1 Year testing, operation, maintenance, installation, service, or adjustment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG;...
  • Page 126 (iii) the battery has return the Product to an authorized phone service facility in been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for an adequate container for shipping, accompanied by the which it is specified.
  • Page 127 ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY claims, whether in advertising, presentations or otherwise, LASTS, OR THE DISCLAIMER OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL on behalf of SAMSUNG regarding the Products or this Limited OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS Warranty.
  • Page 128 For any arbitration in which your total damage claims, exclusive of attorney fees and expert witness fees, are ALL DISPUTES WITH SAMSUNG ARISING IN ANY WAY FROM $5,000.00 or less (“Small Claim”), the arbitrator may, if you THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR THE SALE, CONDITION OR...
  • Page 129 You may opt out of this dispute resolution procedure by Severability providing notice to SAMSUNG no later than 30 calendar days If any portion of this Limited Warranty is held to be illegal or from the date of the first consumer purchaser’s purchase of the unenforceable, such partial illegality or unenforceability shall Product.

  • Page 130: End User License Agreement For Software

    Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG THE SOFTWARE. Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) 1. GRANT OF LICENSE. Samsung grants you the following No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior rights provided that you comply with all terms and conditions written approval. Specifications and availability subject to of this EULA: You may install, use, access, display and run change without notice.
  • Page 131 Update that Samsung may provide to you or make available to you after the date you 4. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. You agree that Samsung and its obtain your initial copy of the Software, unless we provide affiliates may collect and use technical information gathered other terms along with such Update.
  • Page 132 License will terminate automatically without restrictions imposed by your network or internet provider. notice from Samsung if you fail to comply with any of the Unless your device is connected to the internet through Wi-Fi connection, the Software will access through your mobile...
  • Page 133 "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND agree that Samsung is not responsible for the availability of FROM SAMSUNG, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE such applications and is not responsible or liable for any...
  • Page 134 (“Samsung Account”), and your loss, including but not limited to any damage to the mobile rights and obligations will be set forth in separate Samsung device or loss of data, caused or alleged to be caused by, or Account terms and conditions and privacy policies.
  • Page 135 PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, EVEN IF ANY REMEDY where you are a resident. Notwithstanding the foregoing, FAILS ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. Samsung may apply for injunctive remedies (or an equivalent 14. U.S. GOVERNMENT END USERS RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The type of urgent legal relief) in any jurisdiction.
  • Page 136 Opt Out." You must include in the opt out e-mail (a) your part of any award, but may not grant Samsung its attorney name and address; (b) the date on which the device was fees, expert witness fees or costs unless it is determined that purchased;...
  • Page 137 Software, and you will continue to enjoy the benefits of this license. 17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY. This EULA is the entire agreement between you and Samsung relating to the Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or written communications, proposals and representations with respect to the Software or any other subject matter covered by this EULA.

  • Page 138: Index

    Index Managing Address Book Entries Tasks 76 Timer 79 Accessing a Menu Function 18 Own Phone Number 42 Using the Camcorder 51 Adding a New Contact Using Contacts List 41 Using the Camera 47 Adding More Fields 39 Alarms 74 World Clock 78 Deleting Fields 39 setting up auto power-up alarm...
  • Page 139 Battery Cover Adding a Rejected Number 26 Camera Replace 5 Answering a Call 22 Accessing the Pictures Folder 50 Battery Use & Safety 107 Call Waiting 26 Camera Options 48 Bluetooth 92 Correcting the Number 21 Picture Folder 50 My Bluetooth Info 94 Deleting Missed Call 25 Taking Pictures 47 My Devices 93...
  • Page 140 Do cell phones pose a health hazard? Go to Memo 76 Menu 19 Memory Card Installation 9 Downloads 56 GPS & AGPS 111 Memory Management 97 Group Clear Phone Memory 97 Adding an Entry 44 Used Space 97 Eco Calculator 77 Creating New Group 43 Menu Navigation 18 Emergency Alerts...
  • Page 141 Audio 55 Mobile device 118 Playlists Music 55 Adding songs to a Playlist 69 Other Files 59 Creating a Playlist 68 Samsung Mobile Products and Pictures 56 Removing songs from a Playlist Recycling 109 Recorded Audio 55 Security 86 Tones 55...
  • Page 142 Time and Date 84 Calendar 63 Voice Recognition 72 SIM Card Camera 47 Insertion 6 Converter 78 Warranty Information 121 Lock 86 Record Audio 73 Wi-Fi Removal 7 Stopwatch 79 About 70 Smart Practices While Driving 106 Tasks 76 Activating 70 Sound Profile Timer 79 Connecting to 70...

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