Samsung SGH-A516 User Manual

Quad band series portable digital mobile phone
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QUAD BAND Series
SGH-A516
Portable Digital Mobile Phone

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for
future reference.
Printed in China
Code No.: GH68-14503A
English 07/2007. Rev. 1.0

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    QUAD BAND Series SGH-A516 Portable Digital Mobile Phone User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference. Printed in China Code No.: GH68-14503A English 07/2007. Rev. 1.0...
  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and its related entities. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Safety Precautions ..............1 Getting Started ..................3 Activating Your Phone ..................3 Switching the Phone On and Off ................. 8 Your Phone ....................9 Features of Your Phone ..................9 Phone Layout ....................10 Display ......................14 Selecting Functions and Options ..............
  • Page 4 Using T9 Mode ....................38 Using Alphabet Mode ..................39 Using Number Mode ..................40 Using Symbol Mode ..................41 Transferring Files to a PC ..............42 Transferring Files via USB Cable ..............42 Transferring Files via Bluetooth ................ 44 Transferring Files via microSD Card ..............45 Menus .....................46 List of Menu Functions ..................
  • Page 5 Rogers Mall ..................105 Search ......................105 Music & Tones ....................105 Games ......................106 Graphics ......................106 Email/Chat ...................... 107 TV/Video ......................107 News & Info ..................... 107 Internet ......................108 Messages ..................... 109 Send Text Message ..................109 Send MMS ......................
  • Page 6 Set Calls ......................152 Bluetooth ......................156 Set Applications ....................159 Reset Settings ....................160 Memory Status ....................161 Solving Problems ................162 Health and Safety Information ............165 Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals ............ 165 For Body Operation ..................166 Precautions When Using Batteries ..............
  • Page 7: Important Safety Precautions

    Important Safety Precautions Please read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. Road Safety at All Times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Switching Off When Refueling Do not use the phone at a refueling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.
  • Page 8: Sensible Use

    Water Resistance Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry. Accessories and Batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorized accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous. Qualified Service Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Activating Your Phone When you subscribe to a cellular network, a plug-in SIM card is provided loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN and other optional services. Removing the Battery Note: You must unplug the travel adapter before removing the battery from the phone to avoid damage.
  • Page 10: Installing The Sim Card

    2. Lift the battery out of the phone (bottom edge first). Installing the SIM Card Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending. Use caution when inserting or removing the card and keep all SIM cards out of reach of children.
  • Page 11: Removing The Sim Card

    Removing the SIM Card To remove the SIM card, slide it out of the socket. Installing the Battery 1. Align the top edge of the battery under the tabs at the top edge of the battery chamber. 2. Press the battery down until it is seated in the battery chamber. Make sure that the battery is properly installed before switching on the phone.
  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion (lithium ion) battery. Use the travel adapter to charge the battery, and use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers. Note: Fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately four hours.
  • Page 13 1. Plug the connector of the travel adapter into the jack on the left side of the phone. 2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. If the phone is off, both the front and main displays indicate that the phone is charging. If the phone is on, the bars in the battery icon flash to indicate charging.
  • Page 14: Switching The Phone On And Off

    Switching the Phone On and Off To switch the phone on: 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold the key until the phone switches on. 3. If the phone prompts you to enter the phone password, enter the password and press the key.
  • Page 15: Your Phone

    Your Phone Features of Your Phone Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many valuable features. The following list outlines a few of the features included in your phone. ♦ Digital camera and video recorder ♦ Instant messaging capability (IM) ♦...
  • Page 16: Phone Layout

    Phone Layout Closed View of Your Phone The following illustration shows some of the main elements of your phone 6. Camera Lens 5. Memory Card Slot 1. Power Interface Connector/ 4. Front LCD Headset Jack 2. Volume Key 3. Music Player Control Keys 1.
  • Page 17: Open View Of Your Phone

    4. Front LCD: Your phone has an LCD display on the front that indicates when you have an incoming call or message. It also displays time, reception, battery power, and any icons associated with alerts, such as message and alarm. 5.
  • Page 18 1. Display: This screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone. 2. Menu/Menu Confirm key: When navigating through a menu, it accepts the highlighted choice in the menu. While in Idle mode, it launches the main menu. 3. Soft keys: Perform the function indicated by text on the display directly above the key.
  • Page 19 returns the phone to standby mode and cancels any input. Rejects an incoming call. 12. Camera key: opens the camera menu, which lets you access Take Photo, Record Video, Camera Album and My Video Clips. 13. Navigation keys: In Menu mode, the navigation keys work as directional keys to scroll through menus and lists.
  • Page 20: Display

    Display Display Layout The internal display has three main areas: Area Description Icons Displays various icons that indicate phone status. Text and graphics Displays messages, instructions and any information area that you enter, such as the number you are dialing. Soft key function Shows the current functions assigned to the two soft indicators...
  • Page 21 Icons Shows the received signal strength. The more bars, the stronger the signal. Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when there is no network coverage available. Appears when you are connected to the EDGE network. Appears when you set an alarm to ring at a specified time. For details, see “Alarms”...
  • Page 22 Appears when incoming call Alert Type is set to Vibration and Melody. Appears on the Main display when Silent Mode, Vibration is active. Appears on the Front display when Silent Mode, Vibration is active. Appears on the Main display when Silent Mode, Mute is active.
  • Page 23: Selecting Functions And Options

    Selecting Functions and Options Soft Keys The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are currently using. The labels on the bottom line of the display just above each key indicate their current role. Left Soft Key Right Soft Key Label Label...
  • Page 24: Send Key

    ♦ If you enter an incorrect character, press to backspace (and delete) the character. ♦ To erase an entire sentence, press and hold ♦ To back up one menu level, briefly press End Key The End key is used to turn your phone on and off, disconnect calls, and return to the standby mode.
  • Page 25: Memory Card

    Camera The embedded camera on the front of your phone is activated by pressing the Camera key and selecting Take Photo. The internal display shows the image captured by the camera lens. Press the Camera key or the key to record a photograph. See “Camera” on page 66 for further details. Memory Card Your phone accepts a microSD (Secure Digital) memory card, which you can use to expand the phone’s available memory space.
  • Page 26: Removing A Microsd Card

    2. Holding the microSD card with the gold contacts facing down and toward the phone, gently insert the card into the slot. Push the card in until it is fully inserted and locked. 3. Replace the protective cover. The MicroSD icon is displayed on the main screen to indicate that a microSD card is inserted in the phone.
  • Page 27 Using the microSD Adapter Available microSD adapters allow use of microSD cards in SD-compatible devices, including PC card readers. Some adapters connect to USB ports. To insert a microSD card into a microSD adapter, hold the microSD card with the label side facing up and the gold contacts toward the adapter. Gently insert the card into the microSD adapter and slide it into the adapter until it is fully inserted.
  • Page 28: Call Functions

    Call Functions Making a Call From the Idle screen, enter the phone number (with area code, if necessary), then press the key. Note: When you activate the Auto Redial option, the phone automatically redials up to ten times when the call is not answered or someone is already on the phone. For carriers that automatically divert unanswered calls to voice mail, the Auto redial feature will not provide useful service.
  • Page 29: Ending A Call

    Ending a Call When you want to end your call, briefly press the key. Redialing a Recent Number All incoming, outgoing and missed calls are listed in the Call History menu. If the number or caller is listed in your Contact List, the name associated with the number also displays.
  • Page 30: Adjusting The Volume

    Making a Call from the Contact List You can store the phone numbers that you use regularly in the SIM card or the phone’s memory. These entries are collectively known as the Contact List. Once you have stored a number in the Contact List, you can dial it by pressing a few keys using the Speed Dial feature.
  • Page 31: Missed Calls

    If the Flip Open option in the Call Answer menu is activated, you can answer the call simply by opening the phone (see “Call Answer” on page 152 for more information). 3. End the call by pressing the key. Note: You can answer a call while using the Contact list or menu features. After ending the call, the phone returns to the function screen you were using.
  • Page 32 2. Press the View soft key. 3. Using the Up or Down navigation key, highlight the call you want to view and press the key or press the Options soft key, highlight Details and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 33: Silent Mode

    2. If you want to delete one call, press the Up or Down navigation key to highlight the number you wish to delete and press the Options soft key. If you want to delete all calls, press the Options soft key. 3.
  • Page 34: Options During A Call

    Options During a Call Your phone provides a number of features that you can use during a call. In Call Options During a call, press the Options soft key to access the following: ♦ Hold: Places the call on hold. ♦...
  • Page 35: Switching The Microphone Off (Mute)

    To make a call while you have a call in progress: 1. While on a call, press the Options soft key. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to scroll to New Call and press the Select soft key. The first call is placed on hold.
  • Page 36: Muting Or Sending Key Tones

    end of the telephone line and using the microphone to capture the voices of everyone near the phone. To use the speakerphone function: 1. During a call, press the key. 2. Use the volume keys (on the left side of the phone) to adjust the volume.
  • Page 37: Searching For A Number In The Contact List

    Searching for a Number in the Contact List You can search for a number in the Contact List during a call. 1. Press the Options soft key. 2. Use the Down navigation key to scroll to Contact List and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 38 4. To end the current call, press the key. Note: In order for Call Waiting to function, you must set the Call Waiting-Voice Calls status to Activate. For information on changing Call Waiting settings see “Call Waiting” on page 155. Options During a Call...
  • Page 39: Access Codes

    Access Codes There are several access codes used by your phone and its SIM card. These codes help you protect the phone against unauthorized use. When requested for any of the codes listed below, enter the appropriate code (displayed as asterisks) and press the Select soft key. If you make a mistake, press one or more times until the incorrect digit is cleared and then continue entering the correct code.
  • Page 40: Puk

    If you enter an incorrect PIN three times in succession, the code is disabled and cannot be used until you re-enable it by entering the PUK (see below). activate/deactivate the PIN Check page 148 feature change the PIN page 150 The 8-digit PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) is required to change a disabled PIN.
  • Page 41: Puk2

    To change the PIN2, see page 150. PUK2 The 8-digit PUK2 (PIN Unblocking Key 2), supplied with some SIM cards, is required to change a disabled PIN2. If you lose the code, contact your service provider. To re-enable your PIN2: 1.
  • Page 42: Entering Text

    Entering Text This section explains the various text input modes available for entering characters into your phone. It also describes how to use the T9 predictive text entry system to reduce the number of key strokes required for entering text. Your phone has the following text input modes: ♦...
  • Page 43: Changing The Text Input Mode

    Changing the Text Input Mode When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will see the text input mode indicator near the top right corner of the display. To change the text input mode, press the key to cycle between the following options: Abc mode...
  • Page 44: Using T9 Mode

    Using T9 Mode T9 is a predictive text input mode based on a built-in dictionary that allows you to key in characters using a single keystroke. Your phone selects the most likely word based on your keystroke combinations. To enter a word in T9 mode: 1.
  • Page 45: Using Alphabet Mode

    ♦ To shift case, use the key to toggle between Initial Capital, Capital Lock, Lower Case and Number modes. ♦ You can move the cursor using the Left and Right navigation keys. To delete letters, press the key. Press and hold the key to clear the display.
  • Page 46: Using Number Mode

    The following table shows the characters available for each key: . , ' - ? ! @ : / 1 A B C 2 a b c D E F 3 d e f G H I 4 g h i J K L 5 j k l M N O 6 m n o P Q R S 7 p q r s...
  • Page 47: Using Symbol Mode

    Using Symbol Mode Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols into a text message. Press and hold the key access Symbol mode. Press the corresponding number key adjacent to the select a symbol symbol display more symbols navigation keys clear an entry insert the symbol(s) into your soft key message...
  • Page 48: Transferring Files To A Pc

    Bluetooth wireless capability and installation of Samsung’s PC Studio 3 software (included with your phone). Note: For more information on Samsung PC Studio 3, consult the online help provided with the PC Studio 3 software. Transferring Files via USB Cable...
  • Page 49 Note: The first time you start the PC Studio 3 software, a connection wizard appears that leads you through the process of setting up your phone connection. Do not plug the USB cable into a USB port on your PC until instructed to do so by the software. Note: Your phone’s USB Setting must be set to PC Studio or Ask on Connection (see “Select USB Mode”...
  • Page 50: Transferring Files Via Bluetooth

    PC. The list of contents will include a “Removable Disk” with the name of the microSD card in your phone (the default card name is Samsung). 4. Double click the disk icon to view the contents of the card. You can drag and drop files between the computer and the folders on the card.
  • Page 51: Transferring Files Via Microsd Card

    Note: To receive data via Bluetooth, your phone’s Bluetooth feature must be active. For more information on activating Bluetooth on your phone, see “Activation” on page 169. 5. Phone Explorer displays the folders on your phone at the top left of the screen, folders on your PC at the bottom left and contents of the highlighted folder on the right side.
  • Page 52: Menus

    Menus The navigation keys on your phone allow you to scroll through menus quickly and easily. The scroll bar at the right of the menu keeps track of your position in the menu at all times. ♦ To navigate through a menu, press the navigation key up or down. If you are in a first-level menu, such as Settings, you may also navigate to the next menu by pressing the navigation key left or right.
  • Page 53: List Of Menu Functions

    4. To scroll through the menus, press the Up or Down navigation key. Press the Volume key (located on the left side of your phone) to move to the top or bottom of the displayed list. Press the Select soft key, or key to make your selection.
  • Page 54 3. Recorded Audio 1. Internet (see page 51) 4. Alarms Home 5. Calendar 1. Go to Favorites 6. Notes 2. Go to Messages 7. Calculator 3. Go to Media 8. Tip Calculator 4. Home 9. Converter 5. Back 10. Timer 6.
  • Page 55 Internet Scan for new songs Help 6. Messages (see page 109) 8. Contacts (see page 129) Rogers IM 1. Windows Live! Contact List 2. Yahoo Add New Contact Group 1. Sign In Speed Dial List 2. Saved Conversations My Business Card 3.
  • Page 56 3.Screen Slogan 6. Bluetooth Services 3. Light Settings Set Applications 1.Brightness 1. Rogers IM Settings 2.Backlight Time 1.Default Community 3.Front LCD Contrast 2.Favorite IDs Set Time & Date 3.Power On Sign In Set Phone 4.Community Settings 1. Language 5.IM Profiles 2.
  • Page 57: Internet

    Internet This menu (Menu 1) allows you to view Internet sites, configure your Internet browser or clear your cache. Home This menu (Menu 1.1) takes you to an online homepage provided by your service provider. Selecting this menu connects the phone to the network and loads the homepage of the Wireless Web service provider.
  • Page 58: Accessing An Internet Site

    Accessing an Internet Site There are two ways to access an Internet site: ♦ Select a link on the screen ♦ Using a bookmark item in the Favorites folder; use the Go to Favorites option on the browser menu list or the Favorites menu. Entering Text in the Internet Browser When you are prompted to enter text, the current text input mode is indicated on the screen.
  • Page 59: Favorites

    ♦ Reload: reloads the current page. Favorites This menu (Menu 1.2) lets you create bookmarks for your favorite Internet sites to quickly and easily access them in the future. Favorites stores your favorite URL addresses. Using Favorites 1. From the Idle screen, press the Menu soft key or the key to access the menu.
  • Page 60: Browser Profiles

    4. Using the navigation keys, scroll to an Empty location and press the Add New soft key or the key. 5. Change the Name if you wish. 6. Press the Options soft key, highlight Save and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 61: Profile Setting

    3. Highlight Browser Profiles and press the Select soft key or the key. 4. Select Current Profile and press the Select soft key or the key. 5. Scroll to the profile you want to use and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 62: Clear Cache

    APN: enter the access point name used for the address of the GPRS network gateway. Login ID: enter the User ID required to connect to the GPRS network. Password: enter the password required to connect to the GPRS network. Clear Cache Using this menu (Menu 1.4) you can clear the information stored in the cache, the phone’s temporary memory that stores the most recently accessed Web pages.
  • Page 63: Media

    Media The Media menu (Menu 2) is used to manage your media files (ring tunes, graphics, videos, music, and other files) and other tools (Camera, Record Audio, Recorded Audio, Alarms, Calendar, Notes, Calculator, Tip Calculator, Converter, Timer, Stopwatch and World time). Ring Tune This menu (Menu 2.1) allows you to download ring tunes using the Internet browser and manage your ring tunes.
  • Page 64: Default Ring Tunes

    2. Use the navigation keys to highlight Media and press the Select soft key or the key. Highlight Ring Tunes and press the Select soft key or the key. 3. Highlight the Downloaded Ring Tunes menu and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 65 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight Media and press the Select soft key or the key. Highlight Ring Tunes and press the Select soft key or the key. 3. Highlight the Default Ring Tunes menu and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 66: Graphics

    Memory Status This menu lets you view your phone’s available and used storage memory for My Files content (Graphics, Ring Tune, Videos, Music, Other Files and JAVA) and the total and used number of Calendar items (Appointments, Anniversaries, Miscellaneous and Tasks). Graphics In this menu (Menu 2.2), you can download new wallpaper images, select a new wallpaper image from your collection of pre-provided and...
  • Page 67: Camera Album

    Camera Album This menu allows you to view photos that you have taken. You can also access the following operations using the Options soft key. Highlight an option and press the Select soft key or the key. ♦ View: opens the selected photo on the phone screen. ♦...
  • Page 68: Video

    • Bluetooth Visibility: makes your phone visible to other Bluetooth devices, allowing them to interact. • Print via Bluetooth: lets you print photos directly to a Bluetooth printer • Undo: reverses all changes made to the image. ♦ Move to Memory Card: moves the file to a microSD card in the phone’s card reader.
  • Page 69: Downloading Videos

    Note: You can record video clips and view them directly from the Idle screen by pressing the Camera key and selecting Record Video or Go to My Video Clips. Downloading Videos 1. From the Idle screen, press the Menu soft key or the key to access Menu mode.
  • Page 70 You can access various options by pressing the Options soft key. To execute an option, highlight it and press the Select soft key or the key. The following options are available: ♦ Play: plays the video segment. ♦ Display Mode: lets you choose to view your stored videos as a grid of thumbnail images only (Thumbnail View) or as a list with thumbnail image, file name and size (Line View).
  • Page 71: Music

    Music Using this menu you can access music files stored in the My Music folder in your phone. 1. From the Idle screen press the Menu soft key or the key to access Menu mode. 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight Media and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 72: Tools

    Tools Camera This menu option takes you directly to either the Camera (for taking still photos) or the Camcorder (for taking video clips), depending on the mode last used. To switch from Camera to Camcorder, press the Options soft key, highlight Record Video and press the Select soft key. To switch from Camcorder to Camera, press the Options soft key, highlight Take Photo and press the Select soft key.
  • Page 73 Photo Options Before taking a photo, press the Options soft key to access camera options. ♦ Record Video: switches the camera to video recording mode. ♦ Shooting Mode: allows you to change camera operating mode. • Single Shot: allows you to take a single photo and either review the photo after taking it (Take and Review) or return immediately to the viewfinder to take another (Take and Return).
  • Page 74 ♦ Frames: allows you to add a custom border to the photo. ♦ Timer: allows you to set a time delay of off, 3 Sec, 5 Sec, or 10 Sec before the camera takes the photo. ♦ Go to Camera Album: allows you to view the photos you have previously taken.
  • Page 75 ♦ Camera Shortcuts: allows you to see the shortcut keys associated when using the camera. Shortcut keys allow you to change camera options while taking photos using your keypad, Navigation keys, and Volume key. The following options are available. takes a photo zooms in or out adjusts the image brightness zooms in...
  • Page 76 1. Take Another: launches the viewfinder and allows you to take another photo. 2. Send: allows you to send the photo in an MMS or to an Online Album. 3. Set as: allows you to set the photo as your Wallpaper or Caller ID image.
  • Page 77 • Undo: reverses all changes made to the image. 8. Bluetooth Visibility: makes your phone visible to other Bluetooth devices, allowing them to interact. 9. Print via Bluetooth: lets you print photos directly to a Bluetooth printer. 10. Lock: allows you to lock the photo to prevent deletion. 11.
  • Page 78 3. Highlight Camera and press the Select soft key or the key. If the phone is in Camera mode, press the Options soft key, highlight Record Video and press the Select soft key to switch to Camcorder mode. 4. Adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subject. 5.
  • Page 79 Fog: Changes the image to appear like it was taken in fog. ♦ Timer: allows you to set a time delay before the camcorder begins to shoot video. The choices are Off, 3 Sec, 5 Sec or 10 Sec. ♦ Go to My Video Clips: allows you to access the list of videos stored within the My Video Clips folder.
  • Page 80 ♦ Camcorder Shortcuts: allows you to see the shortcut keys associated with using the camcorder (see below). Camcorder Shortcuts Shortcut keys allow you to change camcorder options using your keypad, Navigation keys, and Volume key while in capture mode. The following options are available.
  • Page 81: Record Audio

    Camcorder Options for Video Recordings After you have recorded a video, you can access various options by pressing the Options soft key. To execute an option, highlight it and press the Select soft key or the key. The following options are available: ♦...
  • Page 82 Before recording, you can access various options by pressing the Options soft key. To execute an option, highlight it and press the Select soft key or the key. The following options are available: ♦ Record: immediately begins recording an audio clip. ♦...
  • Page 83: Recorded Audio

    ♦ Bluetooth Visibility: allows you to make the recording visible to Bluetooth devices. ♦ Lock: allows you to lock the video file to prevent deletion. ♦ Properties: displays the Name, Date, Format, Length, Size and Lock/ Unlock properties for the highlighted file. Recorded Audio Recorded audio clips are stored in the Recorded Audio folder.
  • Page 84 ♦ Move to Memory Card: moves the file to a microSD card in the phone’s card reader. ♦ Copy to Memory Card: copies the file to a microSD card in the phone’s card reader. ♦ Bluetooth Visibility: allows you to make the file visible to Bluetooth devices.
  • Page 85 ♦ Auto Power-up: lets you choose whether the alarm rings when the phone is turned off. 5. Select an alarm type and press the Select soft key or the key. 6. If the Alarm status is Off, highlight Alarm and press the Right navigation key to set it to On.
  • Page 86 11. To change the Snooze setting, press the Down navigation key to select Snooze. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to toggle the setting (Off, 1 Min, 3 Min, 5 Min, 7 Min, 10Min). Press the Down navigation key to select Repeat and use the Left and Right navigation keys to toggle the setting for the number of times to repeat the alarm (1, 2, 3, 5, 10).
  • Page 87 date, Anniversaries by a yellow arrow at the upper right corner, Miscellaneous events by a green arrow at the lower left corner and Tasks by a red arrow at the upper left. Icons across the bottom of the screen indicate the number of events of each type associated with the selected day.
  • Page 88 Note: The Start Date and End Date on event entry screens are automatically set to the date highlighted on the calendar when the screen is opened. ♦ Missed Alarm Events: provides a list of events with alarm time that has passed. ♦...
  • Page 89 ♦ Memory Status: Shows the number of Appointments, Anniversaries, Miscellaneous and Tasks saved on your phone. The phone holds a maximum of 400 events. Creating an Appointment To schedule an appointment reminder: 1. From the Idle screen, press the Menu soft key or the key to access the menu mode.
  • Page 90 ♦ AM/PM: use the left or right navigation key to select whether the appointment starts in the AM or PM. ♦ End Date: if the displayed date is not correct, use the navigation keys and numeric keypad to enter the required date. ♦...
  • Page 91 2. Use the Navigation keys to highlight Media and press the Select soft key or the key. 3. Use the Navigation keys to highlight Tools and press the Select soft key or the key. 4. Highlight Calendar and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 92 8. When you have finished, press the Options soft key, highlight Save and press the Select soft key or the key. The screen displays a list of anniversaries. 9. Select the Back soft key to return to the Calendar screen or the key to return to the Idle screen.
  • Page 93 ♦ Start Time: use the numeric keypad to set the start time for the miscellaneous. ♦ AM/PM: use the left or right navigation key to select whether the miscellaneous starts in the AM or PM. ♦ End Date: if the displayed date is not correct, use the navigation keys and numeric keypad to enter the required date.
  • Page 94 3. Use the Navigation keys to highlight Tools and press the Select soft key or the key. 4. Highlight Calendar and press the Select soft key or the key. If necessary, switch to Month view by selecting the Options soft key, View by, and then Month.
  • Page 95 8. When you have finished, press the Options soft key, highlight Save and press the Select soft key or the key. The screen displays a list of appointments. 9. Select the Back soft key to return to the Calendar screen or the key to return to the Idle screen.
  • Page 96 To see all events of a particular type, press the Options soft key, select Event List and then the type of event: Appointments, Anniversaries, Miscellaneous or Tasks. To see the details of a particular event in a list of events, highlight the event and press the key.
  • Page 97 ♦ Send Via: allows you to send the note to someone else. The options are Text Message, MMS or Bluetooth. ♦ Delete: allows you to delete a note or all notes. ♦ Memory Status: shows the number of notes on your phone and space left.
  • Page 98: Tip Calculator

    exp: exponent X!: factorial sin: trigonometric sine cos: trigonometric cosine tan: trigonometric tangent : mathematical constant pi (3.14159...) ∏ Go to Converter: opens the Converter (only available after you perform a calculation) ♦ To make corrections, use the keys on the side of the phone to move left and right in the equation you have entered and press the key to delete the character immediately to the left of...
  • Page 99 6. If you want a percentage other than the default 15%, use the Down navigation key to highlight Tip (%) and enter the new value using the numeric keypad. 7. If more than one person is paying, use the Down navigation key to highlight # paying and enter the number using the numeric keypad.
  • Page 100 ♦ To reverse the direction of the conversion, select the Options soft key, highlight Reverse and press the Select soft key or the key. ♦ To change the amount to be converted, press the Up navigation key until the amount field is highlighted and enter the new value using the numeric keypad.
  • Page 101: World Time

    To pause the countdown, press the key. Stopwatch The Stopwatch (Menu 2.5.11) allows you to time an event and measure up to four separate sub-intervals, such as lap times. To use the stopwatch: 1. From the Idle screen, press the Menu soft key or the key to access the menu mode.
  • Page 102: Other Files

    4. Highlight World Time and press the Select soft key or the key. 5. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to scroll to a time zone. The first selection box lists one or more well-known cities within the zone and the current time within that zone.
  • Page 103: Memory Card

    3. Highlight Other Files and press the Select soft key or the key. If no memory card is in your phone, only the Other Files folder appears. If a memory card is in your phone, two folders appear. Highlight Other Files to access files stored on your phone or Memory Card to access files stores on a memory card and then press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 104 While viewing memory card contents, press the Options soft key to access various options (availability depends on the type of file or folder currently highlighted). When a folder is highlighted: ♦ Open: opens the selected folder or subfolder. ♦ Create Folder: lets you create an additional folder at the same location. ♦...
  • Page 105: Memory Status

    ♦ Copy to: allows you to copy one or more files to the phone or Memory Card. Use the key to select the file(s) to copy and press the Copy soft key. ♦ Print via Bluetooth: allows you to print an image via Bluetooth. ♦...
  • Page 106: Games & Apps

    Games & Apps Using the Games & Apps menu (Menu 3) you can play games already stored on your phone, as well as download games and other applications from your service provider. Download Games This option allows you to download games from your service provider. Follow the online instructions shown on your display screen.
  • Page 107: Game Options

    To start a game 1. From the Idle screen, press the Menu soft key or the key to access the menu. 2. Highlight Games & Apps and press the Select soft key or the key. 3. Highlight My Games & Apps and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 108: Call History

    Call History In this menu (Menu 4), you can: ♦ view calls you missed, received or dialed ♦ view the length of calls made and received Note: You can access the most recent numbers in the three types of call history records by pressing the key in Idle mode.
  • Page 109: Missed Calls

    Missed Calls This menu (Menu 4.2) lets you view a list of the calls you received but did not answer. Use the navigation key to scroll through the list and press the key to view call details. The number is displayed along with the time and date when the call was made.
  • Page 110 Press the Up or Down navigations key to highlight the select a call record type to delete desired call record type then press the Up or Down key to highlight the desired call deselect a call record type record type then press the delete the marked records Delete soft key When a message displays asking you to confirm the deletion, press the...
  • Page 111: Rogers Mall

    Rogers Mall The Rogers Mall menu (Menu 5) allows you to access online services provided by Rogers where you can download files and view information. These include Search, Music & Tones, Games, Graphics, Email/Chat, TV/Video, News & Info, and Internet. Note: These services are provided and maintained by Rogers.
  • Page 112: Games

    Downloaded ring tunes are added to your phone’s list of downloaded ring tunes (see “Downloaded Ring Tunes” on page 57). Games This menu (Menu 5.3) allows you to download games from your service provider. 1. From the Idle screen, press the Menu soft key or the key to access Menu mode.
  • Page 113: Email/Chat

    Email/Chat This menu (Menu 5.5) allows you to view email and instant messages using a web-based client. 1. From the Idle screen, press the Menu soft key or the key to access Menu mode. 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight Rogers Mall and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 114: Internet

    key or the key. The available options are shown on your display screen. Internet Selecting this menu (Menu 5.8) connects the phone to the network and loads the Rogers online homepage. For more information, see “Home” on page 51. Rogers Mall...
  • Page 115: Messages

    Messages You can send and receive a range of different message types from your mobile phone, including: ♦ Instant Message: Instant Messenger (IM) lets you send and receive instant messages using Windows Live and Yahoo! communities. ♦ Text Message: Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send text messages to another text messaging-capable phone.
  • Page 116 4. Highlight Text Message and press the Select soft key or the key. 5. Type your message in the message window. For further information on entering characters, see “Entering Text” on page 36. While you are composing your text message, press the Options soft key to select any of the following: ♦...
  • Page 117 ♦ Input Method: allows you to change the input method for adding text, numbers and symbols to your message. For more information, see “Changing the Text Input Mode” on page 37. ♦ Text Style: allows you to set Text Size, Text Style, Bold, Italic, and Alignment for the text entered.
  • Page 118: Send Mms

    ♦ FDN Contacts: allows you to insert numbers assigned to your Fixed Dial Number (FDN) group. ♦ Save to: allows you to save the text message to your Drafts folder or to My Folder. 7. When you have finished entering recipients, press the Send soft key. Your phone sends the text message to all numbers listed.
  • Page 119 6. To add a photo to the message, highlight Graphic or Video and press key or the Option soft key. Highlight Add Graphic and press Select soft key or the key. Select Take Photo to take a new photo and attach it to the message, Camera Album to add an existing photo, or Downloaded Graphics to attach a graphic downloaded from the Internet.
  • Page 120 •Add Graphic: allows you to add a graphic file to the message (see above for details). •Change Video: allows you to create or select a different video file. •Preview: allows you to preview your video before sending. •Save to: allows you to save the message to Drafts or My Folder. •Add Page: allows you to add additional pages to your message.
  • Page 121 •Attach: allows you to attach a file to the message (Business Card, Appointment, Anniversary, Miscellaneous, Task, Notes, or Other Files). •Send settings: allows you to select the Delivery Report, Read Reply, Priority, Expiry, and Delivery After. •Remove Media: removes the audio file attached to the message. 9.
  • Page 122 the entry. Use the same procedure to select any additional recipients. When you have selected all entries, press the Select soft key to add the recipients to the Send screen. ♦ Group: allows you to insert Group members from your Contact List. Highlight a Group and press the key or the Select soft key to open the Group.
  • Page 123: Message Folders

    Message Folders Your Inbox stores all your received messages, while your Outbox stores messages waiting to be sent. Drafts stores messages that you have saved to be completed later. Sent stores copies of messages that have been sent. The text message icon displays when you have received new text messages.
  • Page 124 Move to My Folder: lets you move messages to the My Folder storage area. Move to Phone/Move to SIM: If a message is stored in the SIM card, this option transfers it to the phone’s memory. If a message is stored in the phone’s memory, it is transferred to the SIM card.
  • Page 125: Instant Messenger

    Extract Address: allows you to save the recipient or sender’s number and URL, Email addresses or phone numbers from the message text. Lock: allows you to lock the message to prevent deletion. Instant Messenger Default Community Before using instant messaging on your phone you must create a default community account.
  • Page 126: Text Templates

    highlight each item and press the key to place a check mark beside 6. Press the Sign In soft key or the key to sign in to your account. Text Templates Text templates let you enter commonly used lines of text in a message without having to type them.
  • Page 127: Voice Mail

    Voice Mail This menu allows you to access your voice mailbox, if your account supports this service. Note: Voice mail is a network feature. Please contact your service provider for further details. Configure Your Voice Mail Before using your phone’s Voice Mail feature, you must have a valid voice server number configured in your phone.
  • Page 128: Delete All

    1. From the Idle screen, press the Menu soft key or the key to access Menu mode. 2. Use the Navigation keys to highlight Messages and press the Select soft key or the key. 3. Highlight Voice Mail and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 129: Text Message

    2. Use the Navigation keys to highlight Messages Settings and press the Select soft key or the key. Text Message The following Text Message (SMS) settings are available: 1. Send Settings: ♦ Reply Path (SIM Dependent): allows the recipient of your message to send you a reply through your message center, if your network supports this service.
  • Page 130 ♦ Read Reply: when this option is enabled, your phone sends a request for a reply along with your message to the recipient. ♦ Priority: you can select the priority level of your messages (High, Normal, Low). ♦ Expiry: select the length of time you wish the message to remain on the MMS server (1 Hour, 6 Hours, 1 Day, 1 Week, Maximum).
  • Page 131: Push Messages

    5. Message Class: allows you to set the message class default for your messages. Choose from Text Only, Small Imaging, Moderate Imaging, Small Video, or Moderate Video. 6. Creation Mode: allows you to set the creation mode for the message. Choose from Warning, Free, or Restricted.
  • Page 132: Memory Status

    Broadcast Messages Broadcast messages are transmitted to all phones within the area. The following options are available: 1. Read: allows you to view broadcast messages stored in the Archive or Temporary folder. 2. Activation: allows you to enable or disable the reception of broadcast messages.
  • Page 133: Rogers Music Player

    Rogers Music Player The Rogers Music PLayer menu (Menu 7) launches the Java-powered Rogers Music Player, which lets you lets you play music you have downloaded from your service provider or loaded from your PC to your phone or Micro SD memory card. This feature also lets you buy new songs, manage your playlists and customize the Music Player settings.
  • Page 134: Shopping For Music

    Shopping for Music When shopping for music, use the navigation keys to browse, and follow the online instructions to download songs. In most cases a fee is associated with each song you download. Rogers Music Player...
  • Page 135: Contacts

    Contacts The Contacts menu (Menu 8) is used to manage your contact list. You can store names and phone numbers in both your SIM card and your phone’s memory, which are physically separate but both used to create the contact list.
  • Page 136 5. In the Create Contact screen, enter the information you want to save for this contact. The following fields are available for input: ♦ First Name: For recording the contact’s first name ♦ Last Name: For recording the contact’s last name ♦...
  • Page 137: Storing A Number In The Sim Card

    For information on text and numeric entry, see “Entering Text” on page 36. 6. To save the information, press the Options soft key, highlight Save and press the Select soft key or the key. 7. To return to the Idle screen, press the key.
  • Page 138: Find Contact Information

    to transfer the contact information to the contact list in your phone and enable these options. ♦ Graphic ID: lets you choose a graphic Caller ID for this contact. Highlight the Graphic ID icon and press the key to enter the Graphic ID screen.
  • Page 139: Contact List Options

    To select a different entry than the one that is highlighted, press the Up or Down navigation key until the entry you want is highlighted. 5. Press to dial the number or the key to view the contact information. Contact List Options While accessing the Contact List, press the Options soft key to use any of the following options: ♦...
  • Page 140: Group

    Group Using Group you can organize your contacts into groups such as Family, Office, and Friends. You can also assign a unique Caller ID or ring tune to members of the group. Adding Contacts to the Group 1. From the Idle screen, press the Menu soft key or the key to access the menu.
  • Page 141: Speed Dial List

    Group Settings From the Group screen, you can access the following options for each group by highlighting the group name and pressing the Options soft key: ♦ View: Opens the group list. ♦ Add New Group: allows you to create a new group. ♦...
  • Page 142 Note: Speed dial key 1 is reserved for your Voice Mail server number. 5. Begin entering the letters of the name. As you type, the first Contact List entry matching your input is highlighted. To select a different entry than the one that is highlighted, press the Up or Down key until the entry you want is highlighted.
  • Page 143: My Business Card

    5. When you are finished, press the Back soft key to return to the Contacts screen or key to return to Idle mode. My Business Card This menu allows you to create a Business Card file containing your contact information that can be sent to others for addition to their contact list.
  • Page 144: Own Number

    To change the type of field in a specific location, press the Options soft key, highlight Change Type and press the Select soft key or the key. Highlight the required field type and press the Select soft key. 5. When you are finished entering information, press the Options soft key, highlight Save and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 145: Management

    Note: You do not need to enter asterisks (*) in wild card entries. Management The Management menu provides access to several default settings and management functions for your phone. 1. From the Idle screen, press the Menu soft key or the key to access the menu.
  • Page 146: Service Number

    Note: The use of Copy All to creates duplicate entries in the Contact List. Note: Deleting all entries in the FDN list requires entry of the PIN2 password. Note: Once contact entries have been deleted, they cannot be recovered. Service Number You can view the list of Service Dialing Numbers (SDN) assigned by your service provider.
  • Page 147: Settings

    Settings This menu (Menu 9) allows you to customize numerous phone settings to suit your preferences. Set Sound You can use the Set Sound menu to customize various sound settings, such as: ♦ ring melody, volume and type ♦ sounds made when you press a key, receive a message, or switch your phone on or off ♦...
  • Page 148: Keypad Tone

    ♦ Volume: allows you to set the default volume for your ringer to sound when receiving an incoming call. Use the navigation keys to make selections and change settings. Press the Save soft key or the key to save changes. Keypad Tone This menu allows you to select the tone and volume when you press the keypad, or turn the sound off.
  • Page 149: Set Display

    Use the navigation keys to make selections and change settings. Press the Save soft key or the key to save changes. Power On/Off Tone This menu allows you to enable or disable the melody that the phone plays when it is switched on and off. Press the Up or Down navigation key to make a selection (Off, Tone 1 or Tone 2).
  • Page 150: Main Display

    Main Display The following options are available: ♦ Wallpaper: allows you to select from the preloaded wallpapers. You can also set the Wallpaper as your menu background and change the transparency of the image. ♦ Info Display: allows you select the settings for the following: •Text Position: allows you to change the position of the text displayed on the Idle screen (Top, Bottom, or Off).
  • Page 151: Light Settings

    ♦ Screen Slogan: lets you enter a line of text to display. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to make a selection. Press the Save soft key or the key to save changes. Light Settings Brightness You can adjust the LCD brightness to help readability in different lighting conditions.
  • Page 152: Set Time & Date

    Set Time & Date Use this menu to configure the settings for the time and date display. ♦ Time Zone Updating: allows you to choose Automatic, Manual Only, or Prompt First for time zone updates. If Manual Only is selected, the following options are enabled: •...
  • Page 153 Language You can select the display language. The choices are: ♦ Automatic: language is automatically selected according to the language of the SIM card in the phone. ♦ English ♦ Français (French) Use the Up and Down navigation keys to make a selection. Press the Save soft key or the key to save changes.
  • Page 154 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight Settings and press the Select soft key or the key. 3. Use the navigation keys to highlight Set Phone and press the Select soft key or the key. 4. Highlight Security and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 155 When the Check PIN Code feature is set to Off, the phone connects directly to the network when you switch it on. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to make a selection and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 156: Greeting Message

    Note: Not all SIM cards have a PIN2. If your SIM card does not, this menu does not display. Change Phone Password The Change Phone Password feature allows you to change your current phone password to a new one. You must enter the current password before you can specify a new one.
  • Page 157: Network Selection

    PC Studio or Mass Storage connection. ♦ PC Studio: the phone is automatically recognized by Samsung PC Studio, a Windows-based PC programme package that you can use to manage personal data and multimedia files or access the Internet using the phone as a modem.
  • Page 158: Set Calls

    Set Calls This menu provides options for answering a call, displaying a number, alerts and notifications. General Show My Number If the network you are on allows it, you can prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called. The following options are available: ♦...
  • Page 159: Voice Call

    Minute Minder: alert tone made every minute during a call. For each selection you want to make, highlight it and press the key to place a check mark in the selection box. When you are finished, press the Save soft key or the key to save changes.
  • Page 160 ♦ Busy: forwards Voice Calls and/or Data Calls to another number instead of your voice mail number if you are on another phone call. ♦ No Reply: forwards Voice Calls and/or Data Calls to the designated number instead of your voicemail number when there is no answer on your phone.
  • Page 161 ♦ Change Barring Password: allows you to change the password used to set your call barring options. Use the navigation keys to make selections and change settings. Press the Select soft key or the key to save changes. Call Waiting The Call Waiting service informs you when someone is trying to reach you during another call.
  • Page 162: Bluetooth

    Auto Redial This option allows you to enable or disable the Auto Redial function for your phone. When you activate Auto Redial, the phone automatically redials up to ten times when a call is not answered or someone is already on the phone.
  • Page 163: My Devices

    3. Highlight Bluetooth and press the Select soft key or the key. If Bluetooth is currently on the first menu selection is Turn Bluetooth Off, if it is currently off the menu reads Turn Bluetooth On. 4. Using the Up or Down navigation key, select Turn Bluetooth On or Turn Bluetooth Off, as required, and then press the Select soft key or key.
  • Page 164: My Phone's Visibility

    This menu allows you to change the identifying name for your phone. Enter the text you want to display and press the key or press the Options soft key, highlight Save and press the Select soft key. Note: The default name for your phone is SGH-A516, the model code. Settings...
  • Page 165: Set Applications

    Secure Mode This menu allows you to turn Bluetooth secure mode on and off. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to make a selection. Press the Select soft key or the key to save changes. Bluetooth Services The Bluetooth specification is a protocol that describes how the short-range wireless technology works, whereas individual profiles describe the services supported by individual devices.
  • Page 166: Reset Settings

    The choices are: ♦ Rogers IM Settings ♦ Messages Settings ♦ Browser Settings ♦ Camera Settings ♦ Camcorder Settings ♦ Record Audio Settings ♦ Calendar Settings ♦ Contacts Settings Use the Up and Down navigation keys to make a selection. Press the Save soft key or the key to save changes.
  • Page 167: Memory Status

    5. When you are finished, press the Reset soft key. 6. At the “Reset Settings?” prompt, press the Yes soft key to reset. 7. Enter the 4 to 8-digit phone password and press the OK soft key or the key. Memory Status This menu allows you to check the amount of memory being used to store various types of data.
  • Page 168: Solving Problems

    Solving Problems If you are experiencing problems with your phone, perform the following simple checks before contacting a service professional. This may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call. When you switch your phone on, one of the following messages appears Insert SIM Card ♦...
  • Page 169 “No service,” “Network failure” or “Not done” displays ♦ The network connection was lost. You may be in a weak signal area (in a tunnel or surrounded by buildings). Change location and try again. ♦ You are trying to access an option for which you have not taken out a subscription with your service provider.
  • Page 170 If the above guidelines do not help you to solve the problem, take note ♦ the model and serial numbers of your phone ♦ your warranty details ♦ a clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales service. Solving Problems...
  • Page 171: Health And Safety Information

    Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.
  • Page 172: For Body Operation

    For Body Operation For body worn operation, this model phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with a Samsung-supplied or approved accessory designated for this product or when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the phone a minimum from the body.
  • Page 173: Precautions When Using Batteries

    If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. ♦ Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. ♦ Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.
  • Page 174: Operating Environment

    fully charged. Li-ion batteries are particularly affected by temperatures ° ° below 0 C (32 F). ♦ Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object (coin, clip or pen) causes a direct connection between the + and terminals of the battery (metal strips on the battery), for example when you carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag.
  • Page 175: Hearing Aids

    Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
  • Page 176: Potentially Explosive Environments

    information. Switch your phone off in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy. Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles.
  • Page 177: Emergency Calls

    such as grain, dust or metal powders, and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Emergency Calls This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions.
  • Page 178: Other Important Safety Information

    Other Important Safety Information ♦ Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device. ♦ Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.
  • Page 179 ♦ Do not use the phone with a wet hand. Doing so may cause an electric shock to you or damage to the phone. ♦ Do not use or store the phone in dusty or dirty areas. Moving parts may become damaged or clogged.
  • Page 180: Fcc Notice

    FCC Notice Cautions Modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. FCC Compliance Information This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
  • Page 181: Appendix A: Certification Information (Sar)

    ♦ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ♦ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. Appendix A: CERTIFICATION INFORMATION (SAR) THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.
  • Page 182 Body: 0.646 W/kg (ch. 661, without holster) Body-worn operations are restricted to Samsung-supplied, approved or non-Samsung designated accessories that have no metal and must provide at least 1.5cm separation between the device, including its antenna whether extended or retracted, and the user’s body. Non-compliance to the above restrictions may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines.
  • Page 183: Appendix B: Safe And Responsible Wireless Phone Use

    Appendix B: Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association “Safety is the most important call you will ever make.” A Guide to Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use Tens of millions of people in North America today take advantage of the unique combination of convenience, safety and value delivered by the wireless telephone.
  • Page 184 Wireless Phone “Safety Tips” Below are safety tips to follow while driving and using a wireless phone which should be easy to remember: 1. Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial. Carefully read your instruction manual and learn to take advantage of valuable features most phones offer, including automatic redial and memory.
  • Page 185 6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan your calls before you begin your trip or attempt to coincide your calls with times you may be stopped at a stop sign, red light or otherwise stationary.
  • Page 186: Appendix C: Consumer Update On Wireless Phones

    Careless, distracted individuals and people driving irresponsibly represent a hazard to everyone on the road. Since 1984, the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association and the wireless industry have conducted an educational outreach program to inform wireless phone users of their responsibilities as safe drivers and good citizens. As we approach a new century, more and more of us will take advantage of the benefits of wireless telephones.
  • Page 187 2. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that wireless phones are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used.
  • Page 188 ♦ Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human health FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the federal level.
  • Page 189 are conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to radio frequency energy (RF). FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization International Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in 1996. An influential result of this work has been the development of a detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the establishment of new research programs around the world.
  • Page 190 Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless phones are harmful. But if you are concerned about the RF exposure from these products, you can use measures like those described above to reduce your RF exposure from wireless phone use. 6.
  • Page 191 used against the head or against the body. Either configuration should result in compliance with the safety limit. 8. Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RF radiation work? Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to believe that accessories that claim to shield the head from those emissions reduce risks.
  • Page 192 specifies test methods and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so that no interference occurs when a person uses a compatible phone and a compatible hearing aid at the same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000. FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other medical devices.
  • Page 193 exposures, since the average period of phone use in these studies was around three years. 11. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk? A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are needed.
  • Page 194 National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics.emf World health Organization (WHO): http://www.who.int/peh-emf/en International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection: http://www.icnirp.de National Radiation Protection Board (UK): http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation US Food and Drug Administration http://www.fda.gov/cellphones Health and Safety Information...
  • Page 195: Standard Limited Warranty

    (d) malfunctions resulting from the use of Product in conjunction with accessories, products, or ancillary/peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG; (e) defects or damage from improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, or adjustment; (f) installation, maintenance, and service of Product, or (g) Product used or purchased outside the United States or Canada.
  • Page 196 80% of rated capacity or the battery leaks, and this Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
  • Page 197 PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR...
  • Page 198 (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE) OR FAULT COMMITTED BY SAMSUNG, ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES, OR FOR ANY BREACH OF CONTRACT OR FOR ANY CLAIM BROUGHT AGAINST PURCHASER BY ANY OTHER PARTY. SOME STATES/ PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
  • Page 199 Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon. Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc.
  • Page 200 Call History Call Options Access Codes Call Status Tones Airplane Mode Call Waiting Alarms Calls Alerts on Call answering Alphabet Mode ending Anniversary from contact list Answering holding call international second call made Any Key Answer making Appointment missed Audio received Recorded redialing...
  • Page 201 Games Graphics Headset Jack Music Health and Safety Information Downloaded Hold Calls Graphics Ring Tunes Downloading Graphics Icons Ring Tunes Videos Instant Messenger DTMF tones, send International Call Internet Browser news pages Earpiece search Email using web-based Emergency Calls End Key Keypad Tone Enhanced Messaging Service Keypad tones...
  • Page 202 Message Templates Message Tone Radio frequency Messages Record Audio Settings Record Video Missed Calls Recorded Audio Redialing manually Settings Reset Settings Multimedia Messaging Service Responsible Use Mute Ring Tunes Mute keys default My Business Card downloading My Video Clips Ring Volume Roaming Rogers Mall Rogers Music Player...
  • Page 203 SIM card Voicemail key installing Volume removing adjusting Soft Keys Solving Problems Speakerphone Wallpapers Speed Dial default List Warranty Stopwatch Web-based email/chat Switching on/off World time Symbol Mode Yahoo! Search T9 Mode Your Phone Task Text Entering Input Mode Text Message Settings Timer Tip Calculator...

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