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SCH-S380C
P O R T A B L E Q U A D - B A N D
M O B I L E
P H O N E
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone and keep it for future reference.
GH68_37084A Printed in Korea

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  • Page 1 SCH-S380C P O R T A B L E Q U A D - B A N D M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws,...
  • Page 3 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...
  • Page 4 Internet Address: http://www.samsung.com © 2012 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 ..............5 Setting Up Your Phone ......... . . 5 Charging the Battery .
  • Page 6 Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts ..........35 Your Contacts List ..........35 Adding a New Contacts Entry .
  • Page 7 Battery Use and Safety ......... . 92 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ......94...
  • Page 8 UL Certified Travel Charger ........95 Display / Touch-Screen .

  • Page 9: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to start using your phone by charging your battery, setting up your voicemail and installing a memory card. Setting Up Your Phone Text Conventions This manual provides condensed information about how to use your phone. To make this possible, the following terms and icon appear in place of repeatedly-used procedural steps: highlight...

  • Page 10: Installing The Battery

    Installing the Battery Your phone comes packaged with a partially charged rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery and travel adapter. Note: Make sure the battery is properly installed before switching on the phone. Slide the battery into the open compartment and align the matching gold contacts of the battery to those inside the phone battery compartment.

  • Page 11: Replacing The Battery Cover

    Replacing the Battery Cover Place the battery cover on the back of the phone and press down (1). Use your thumbs to firmly slide the cover back onto the back of the phone until it clicks into place (2). Getting Started...

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery. Only use Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Use of other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.

  • Page 13: Low Battery Indicator

    Incorrect Correct Important! You must unplug the adapter before removing the battery from the phone during charging to avoid damage. Low Battery Indicator The battery indicator ( ) in the upper-right corner of the display indicates power level. Monitor the battery strength and ensure your battery is adequately charged.

  • Page 14: Activating Your Phone

    Activating Your Phone Contact your Wireless Carrier and follow their instructions for obtaining service, if necessary. We suggest that you read this guide to fully understand the services your phone supports. Turning Your Phone On Press and hold The phone begins searching for a network signal. Once the phone finds a signal, the time, date, and day appear at the top of the display.

  • Page 15: Setting Up Your Voicemail

    Setting Up Your Voicemail Voicemail allows callers to leave voice messages that can be retrieved any time. Note: Once your Voicemail account has been set up, you can use the Voicemail folder (under the Messages menu) to view details of voice messages in your Voicemail box.

  • Page 16: Memory Card

    Memory Card Your phone has a Memory Card slot located under the back cover. You can ™ install a microSD card to provide additional memory for storing files. A Memory Card is required to operate your Music Player. Install a Memory Card Open the back cover of your phone.

  • Page 17: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

    Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines features of your phone. It describes the screen format and the icons displayed when the phone is in use. Features of Your Phone • Domestic and international voice and text messaging service (available on participating networks).

  • Page 18: Front View Of Your Phone

    Front View of Your Phone Features Display Screen — Provides information about calls, messages, features, functions and the status of your phone. OK Key — When navigating through a menu, accepts the highlighted choice. Left Soft Key — Used to access the Main menu from the Idle screen and to navigate through menus and applications.
  • Page 19 SEND Key — Press to send your call or to answer an incoming call. In standby mode, press to access the recent calls log. Speakerphone Key — Press and hold to turn Speakerphone mode On and Off. QWERTY Keypad — Use these keys to enter numbers, characters and symbols.

  • Page 20: Back View Of Your Phone

    Backspace Key — In text entry mode, deletes characters from the display. BACK Key — In text entry mode, deletes characters from the display. In menu mode, returns you to the previous menu or screen. END Key — Ends a call. If you press and hold the END key, the power goes On or Off.

  • Page 21: Side View Of Your Phone

    Side View of Your Phone Features Headset Connector — Used to connect an optional headset for hands-free operation, for music playback or for an optional TTY device. Volume Keys — In standby mode, lets you adjust the incoming call ringer volume.

  • Page 22: Command Keys

    Command Keys Soft Keys Functions for the soft keys are indicated by labels that appear in the display above each soft key. There are two soft keys, Left ( ) and Right ( In standby mode, press the Left ( ) soft key to launch the Menu.

  • Page 23: Back Key

    BACK Key The BACK key ( ) is used to erase or clear numbers, text, or symbols from the display. You can also use the key to return to a previous menu or to return to standby mode from any menu. •...

  • Page 24: Entering Text

    Entering Text Your phone has a QWERTY keypad for text input. You can enter text as you would when using a computer keyboard. The keys are labeled with a letter on the lower half and a number or symbol on the upper half.

  • Page 25: Understanding The Display Screens

    Understanding the Display Screens Main Display The top line of screen displays icons that indicate network status, battery power, signal strength, and more. The next line displays the date and the time. The center portion of the screen displays information such as call progress, messages and photos.

  • Page 26: Display Screen Icons

    Display Screen Icons Your phone displays definitions of the icons that appear on the top line of the Idle screen in an Icon Glossary. In standby mode, use the Left softkey ( ) to select Menu Settings Phone Info Icon Glossary.

  • Page 27: Section 3: Call Functions

    Section 3: Call Functions This section explains how to make and answer calls. This section also includes the features and functionality associated with making or answering calls. Number Entry Dialing With the phone on, enter the number you wish to call using the keypad. Press to place the call.

  • Page 28: Dialing International Numbers

    Dialing International Numbers Call Another Country — Manual Method In standby mode, enter 011, the three-digit exit code for the United States. Enter the country code for the country that you are calling. Enter the number that you wish to call, then press Note: Puerto Rico and Canada are on the North American dialing plan.

  • Page 29: Contact Dialing

    Press to call the number. – or – Press the Save soft key to store the new sequence to your Contacts. Contact Dialing You can store phone numbers and contact names in your Contacts list. To call one of your Contacts: Press Menu Contacts Find.

  • Page 30: Answering A Call

    Answering a Call Your phone notifies you of a call in the following ways: • A ringtone sounds and/or your phone vibrates. Your phone provides seven ring volume Vibrate Low/Medium, Medium, Medium/ settings including: Silence All, High, or High and/or different ring types to distinguish callers.

  • Page 31: Ignoring A Call

    In-Use Options Menu You can access numerous menus and features while in a call. Note: If the call is disconnected while you are accessing the In-Use Option, the In- Use Option disappears from the display and the phone eventually returns to standby mode.

  • Page 32: Recent Calls

    Note: Muting the ringer does not forward an incoming call to your voice mail. Recent Calls The Recent Calls menu stores information about Outgoing, Incoming, Missed and Roaming calls. You can also view times for your last call and the time totals for all calls.

  • Page 33: Roaming

    Note: Call Timer is not for billing purposes. • Data Counter: View the amount of Transmit, Received, and Total data transmitted or received since the last time you reset the data counters, the date of the Last Reset and the amount of the Lifetime Data Counter. Note: Data Counter is not for billing purposes.

  • Page 34: Section 4: Menu Navigation

    Section 4: Menu Navigation This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. Menu Navigation Access the menus and submenus in your phone using the navigation keys and the soft keys or use a shortcut. In standby mode, press the Menu soft key to display the Main Menu. Tip: You can launch any of the Main Menus by using a voice command —...

  • Page 35: Navigation Key Shortcuts

    Navigation Key Shortcuts In standby mode, press the edges of the navigation key to launch the key’s corresponding application. Create New Text (UP) Access Messages Access Sound Menu (LEFT) Settings (RIGHT) Display Contacts Menu (DOWN) Navigate Using a Shortcut You can also access menus and submenus using menu numbers. After pressing the Menu soft key, press the menu number to go directly to the menu or submenu of your choice.

  • Page 36: Section 5: Voice Service

    Section 5: Voice Service VoiceSignal is state-of-the-art voice recognition software for your mobile phone that lets you dial numbers, lookup contact information, and open applications using your voice. To access your phone’s voice settings, do the following: In standby mode, press Menu Tools Voice SVC Voice...

  • Page 37: Voice Settings

    Voice Settings Choice Lists VoiceSignal uses choice lists when it is not confident it has correctly recognized a name or number. In this case, it can display a list of up to three possible choices, and prompt you to confirm the correct one. You can change the way that VoiceSignal uses choice lists with name dialing, digit dialing, and contacts.

  • Page 38: Voice Launch

    Sound The Sound menu allows you to turn On or Off audio Prompts, Digits, or Names audio playback and adjust the speed and volume for Name Settings. In standby mode, press Menu Tools Voice SVC Voice Settings Sound. Voice Launch To set the key or action that launches VoiceSignal: In standby mode, press Menu Tools...

  • Page 39: Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts

    Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts This section explains how to manage your daily contacts by storing their name and number in your Contacts. Contacts entries can be sorted by name. Your Contacts List Your Contacts list can store up to 1000 entries, with each contact having up to five associated phone numbers, one E-mail address, and a picture ID.
  • Page 40 If desired, select a unique Ringtone. You can enter a Fax number. If desired, select an identifying image by highlighting the photo ID field and pressing the Set soft key. The My Images screen display. For more information, refer to “My Images” on page 62. Select an image and press OK ( Press SAVE ( ) to save the new Contacts entry.
  • Page 41 To create a new contact from the number in the recent calls log, highlight the appropriate number type field (Mobile, Home, Work, Pager, or Fax), then press . The Add New Contact screen displays with the Name field highlighted. The number being saved displays in the number type field that you selected.

  • Page 42: Finding A Contacts Entry

    Enter the first few characters of the Contact you wish to edit in the Go To field to highlight the contact and press ( ). Highlight the appropriate field for storing your new number, then press Mobile Home Work Pager Note: If you choose to save the new number in one of the fields that is already populated, a confirmation message displays: Entry is already assigned.
  • Page 43 To look up information for a specific contact: In standby mode, press and hold “Say a Command” appears in the display and is pronounced through the speaker. Say “Lookup”. VoiceSignal prompts you to “Say the name.” Speak clearly and say the full name of the person you want to call, exactly as it is entered in your contact list.

  • Page 44: Editing An Existing Contact Entry

    Groups This option lets you find a Contacts list entry with a specific Group name. In standby mode, Press Menu Contacts Groups. The Group List screen appears in the display. Select the group you wish to browse. Highlight the desired Contact(s) entry in the current Group, press the Options soft key and select Send Txt Msg or Send Multimedia Msg.

  • Page 45: Assigning Speed Dial Numbers

    To backspace and delete numbers, press . To clear all numbers in the highlighted field, press and hold Note: You can also add numbers to the entry, assign it to a Group, and add other information. When you’re finished editing the entry, press SAVE ( ).

  • Page 46: Speed Dial Numbers

    Speed Dial Numbers You can assign and change Speed Dial numbers for Contacts entries. In standby mode, press Menu Contacts Speed Dial. Highlight a Speed Dial number and press SET ( Enter or highlight a Contact entry, then press To save the new setting, press the Yes soft key. To discard the new setting, press the No soft key.

  • Page 47: Sending A Contacts Entry

    Sending a Contacts Entry Use the Send Name Card With Bluetooth option to send one or more selected Contacts entries to another compatible phone or other device over a Bluetooth connection. Find and highlight the desired entry in the Contacts list. Press the Options soft key, then select Send Name Card Via Bluetooth.

  • Page 48: Section 7: Messages

    Section 7: Messages This section explains how to create, send, receive, and view different types of messages. This section also describes the features and functionality associated with messaging. Creating and Sending New Messages This section guides you through procedures for creating and sending text and pictures.

  • Page 49: Creating And Sending A Multimedia Message

    Creating and Sending a Multimedia Message In standby mode, press the Menu Messages Create Message Multimedia Message. The Create Multimedia Msg screen appears in the display showing the To list. Press the Add soft key to select from either Contacts, Groups, or the Recent Calls lists.
  • Page 50 • Press the Options soft key. For more information, refer to “Message Send Options” on page 47. Send Multimedia Messages in Camera Mode Multimedia messages can be sent to recipients with compatible phones or devices. You can even accompany a Multimedia message with a voice memo or preloaded sound.

  • Page 51: Message Send Options

    Message Send Options You can set Priority Level, Validity Period, and other options before you send a message. The type of composed message and the highlighted message field determine the options that appear in the Send Options list. After composing a Text or a Multimedia message, press the Options soft key.

  • Page 52: Messages

    Checking your Voicemail In standby mode, press and hold until you’re connected to your Wireless Carrier’s voicemail system. A recorded message prompts you for a password. Enter your password, then follow the recorded prompts, to listen to your voice message(s), change administrative options, and so on. Messages Inbox Received messages of all types (except Voicemail) are stored in the Inbox.
  • Page 53 Outbox Your phone stores outgoing messages in the Outbox, regardless of whether the message was successfully sent to, or received by, the addressee. Tip: Verify whether and when a message or E-mail was successfully received by enabling the Delivery Ack message send option. (For more information, refer to “Creating and Sending a Multimedia Message”...
  • Page 54 • To delete the message, press the Erase soft key. • To view the highlighted message, press EDIT ( ) then proceed to edit the desired fields. • Press the Options soft key. Select an option to perform the function for that option. •...

  • Page 55: Erasing Messages

    Erasing Messages You can erase all of the messages in each folder or in all of your message folders from one convenient location. In standby mode, press Menu Messages Erase Messages. Select the folder containing the messages you wish to delete. Select the message(s) to delete.

  • Page 56: Section 8: Camera

    Section 8: Camera Use your phone to take full color digital pictures, display them on your phone’s vivid color display, and instantly share them with family and friends. It’s fun, and as easy to use as a traditional point-and-click camera. This section explains how you can do the following: •...

  • Page 57: Camera Options

    Note: You can also activate the camera by pressing Menu Games & Apps Camera. Using the display as a viewfinder, point the camera lens on the back of your phone at your subject. When the image that you wish to capture appears in the display, press Take ( Press the left soft key (Save) to save the picture to memory.

  • Page 58: White Balance

    Resolution Resolution lets you change the clarity (in pixels) and size (in bytes) of your pictures. Choose from: 1280 x 960, 640 x 480, 320 x 240, or 176 x 144. Quality You can affect how much your photo is compressed, reducing the overall size of the photo: SuperFine, Fine, or Normal.
  • Page 59 Color Effect Change the look of your pictures with Color Effect. Choose from the following settings: Normal, Black&White, Sepia, Negative, Green, and Aqua. The selected color effect previews in the display. When you take your next picture, the camera applies your selected Color Effects to your picture. Note: Choose Normal to disable Color Effects.

  • Page 60: Brightness

    Brightness Brightness lets you temporarily lighten the pictures you take. Increasing the Brightness (1 – 9) lightens your pictures (5 is normal). The screen image lightens or darkens to show the affects of your changes. The next time you press , the camera takes a lighter or darker picture according to your setting.

  • Page 61: Section 9: Games & Apps

    Section 9: Games & Apps The Games & Apps menu allows you to connect to your Browser to buy games, access preloaded games, to access your Music Player and your Camera to take pictures and view your saved images. In standby mode, press Menu Games &...

  • Page 62: Launching The Music Player

    Launching the Music Player Note: Before launching the Music Player, you must install a microSD™ Memory Card containing music files in your phone. For more information, refer to “Install a Memory Card” on page 12. In standby mode, press Menu Games &...

  • Page 63: Music Player Controls

    Music Player Controls • Volume key: – To play a music file louder, press the Volume key Up. – To play a music file softer, press the Volume key Down. • Navigation key: – To pause/resume playing a music file, press –...

  • Page 64: Camera

    Highlight and mark the songs you want to add to the playlist by pressing MARK ( Press Done to save your playlist when you are finished adding songs. Playing a Playlist In standby mode, press Menu Games & Apps Music Player. The Music Player screen appears in the display.

  • Page 65: Section 10: My Folder

    Section 10: My Folder The My Folder menu allows you to connect to your Browser to buy ringtones and graphics, to access your preloaded ringtones and your downloaded ringtones and your own recordings. In standby mode, press Menu My Folder. The following submenus display: My Ringtones, My Images, Memory Status.

  • Page 66: My Images

    Press the Set As soft key to assign the highlighted ringtone. The following options appear in the display: Ringtone, Contact ID and Alert Tone. • Press to PLAY the ringtone. • Press while playing to STOP the ringtone. • Press the Options soft key to select from the options: Ringtone Info or Send Multimedia Msg.

  • Page 67: Memory Status

    Tip: In standby mode, press Menu My Folder My Images Images Options Set As Main Wallpaper to choose your Main Wallpaper or the picture IDs for your contacts. To return to the previous menu, press . To return to standby mode, press Memory Status This feature allows you to review and manage your phone memory usage.

  • Page 68: Section 11: Browser

    Section 11: Browser This section outlines how to launch your Browser, how to navigate to other pages on the Web, and how the keys on the keypad are used with the Web application. You can surf the Web and download ringtones and wallpapers using your phone. When your phone connects to the Internet, the service indicator icon with an arrow ( ) appears in the display.

  • Page 69: Browser Menu

    Browser Menu While using your browser, you can press the Menu soft key to choose from additional options. Press Dismiss to close the menu and return to the previous page. The following options are available in the browser menu: • Home •...

  • Page 70: Section 12: Tools

    Section 12: Tools Tools Menu Tools is a suite of applications that run on your phone. You can use your phone to schedule events, set reminders, perform calculations, and more. Opening Tools Menu In standby mode, press Menu Tools. The following submenus appear in the display: •...

  • Page 71: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology capable of exchanging information over a distance of about 30 feet without requiring a physical connection. Unlike infrared, you don't need to line up the devices to beam information with Bluetooth. If the devices are within a range of one another, you can exchange information between them, even if they are located in different rooms.

  • Page 72: Add New Device

    Add New Device At the Bluetooth menu, select Registered List Add New Device. The “Place device you are connecting to in discovery mode” message appears in the display. If Bluetooth is off, you are prompted to “Turn bluetooth on?”. • To turn Bluetooth on, press the Yes soft key. •...

  • Page 73: Voice Svc

    Connecting to a Registered Bluetooth Device Power on the registered device and/or move to within 30 feet of it. Your phone should automatically reconnect with the device or prompt you to accept such a connection. If the registered device does not connect automatically from the Registered List, select the desired device.
  • Page 74 • To move from one week to another, use the Up/Down navigation keys. • To view previous months, press the Volume key Down. • To view future months, press the Volume key Up. • To access other options, press the Options soft key while viewing the calendar. Open the highlighted date by pressing .

  • Page 75: Memo Pad

    Highlight the Alert time field, use the Up and Down navigation keys, then select the amount of time before the event occurs that you wish to be notified by an alert using the Left and Right navigation keys. To store the event in your calendar, press SAVE ( ).

  • Page 76: Alarm Clock

    Alarm Clock Your phone has an alarm clock that can be set to go off once, or daily at a specified time. Once set, the alarm clock is easy to change or turn off completely. In standby mode, press Menu Tools Alarm Clock.

  • Page 77: World Time

    Erase the Alarm Resetting one or all Alarms erases all of your Alarm settings and restores the default settings. In standby mode, press Menu Tools Alarm Clock. Highlight an Alarm you wish to erase. Press the Options soft key and select Erase this alarm or Erase all. The highlighted Alarm or all active Alarms is (are) turned off.

  • Page 78: Calculator

    Calculator You can perform calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using your phone. In standby mode, press Menu Tools Calculator. The Calculator appears in the display. Enter the first number in your calculation using the keypad (numbers can be up to 15 digits long). •...

  • Page 79: Converter

    Converter To convert a Currency, Length, Weight, Volume, Area, or Temperature: In standby mode, press Menu Tools Converter. Select the conversion feature you wish to use. The selected conversion feature screen appears in the display with the From unit field highlighted. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to select the unit to be converted From.
  • Page 80 If needed, highlight the Tip field and use the keypad to change the tip percentage. If needed, highlight the # Paying field and use the keypad to change the number of persons paying. The Tip, Total, and Each fields display showing the calculated amount of the tip, the total payment due and the money due from each person.

  • Page 81: Section 13: Changing Your Settings

    Section 13: Changing Your Settings This section explains how to customize your call and phone settings to suit your needs and preferences. Accessing Your Settings In standby mode, press Menu Settings. Tip: To launch the Settings menu using a voice command — In standby mode, press and hold the Voice Command key ( .

  • Page 82: Display Settings

    Display Settings The Display Settings let you change your phone menu appearance, display brightness and contrast, and display content to better meet your needs. Accessing the Display Menu To access the Display menu: In standby mode, press Menu Settings Display Settings. The Display Settings menu appears in the display.

  • Page 83: Sound Settings

    Press your navigation key left or right to adjust the screen contrast and press OK. Sound Settings The Sound settings let you customize your phone’s audio properties: Master Volume, Ringer Type, Alerts, and Key Tone. Accessing the Sounds Menu To access the Sounds menu, do the following: In standby mode, press Menu Settings Sound Settings.

  • Page 84: Standby Mode

    Note: The “Enabling TTY may impair headset use and non-TTY accessory performance” message pops up when you select TTY Mode. • To access the TTY Mode options, press the Yes soft key. • To return to the Call Settings sub-menu, press the No soft key. When you press the Yes soft key, the following options appear in the display: •...

  • Page 85: Phone Settings

    Phone Settings The Phone Settings options let you tailor your phones basic operations. To access the Phone Settings submenu, do the following: In standby mode, press Menu Settings Phone Settings. Select the desired Phone Settings submenu. Phone Info This section explains Phone Info options that let you identify your assigned phone number, an icon glossary, the hardware and software versions of your phone and the ESN/MEID.

  • Page 86: Section 14: Health And Safety Information

    Section 14: Health and Safety Information This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your phone. The terms “mobile device” or “cell phone” are used in this section to refer to your phone. Read this information before using your mobile device. Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals The U.S.
  • Page 87 Very high levels of electromagnetic energy, such as is found in X-rays and gamma rays, can ionize biological tissues. Ionization is a process where electrons are stripped away from their normal locations in atoms and molecules. It can permanently damage biological tissues including DNA, the genetic material.
  • Page 88 Results of this study did NOT show that cell phones caused brain cancer. In this study, most people had no increased risk of brain cancer from using cell phones. For people with the heaviest use of cell phones (an average of more than ½...
  • Page 89 Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program of the National Cancer Institute The National Cancer Institute (NCI) actively follows cancer statistics in the United States to detect any change in rates of new cases for brain cancer. If cell phones play a role in risk for brain cancer, rates should go up, because heavy cell phone use has been common for quite some time in the U.S.

  • Page 90: Children And Cell Phones

    • Use speaker mode or a headset to place more distance between your head and the cell phone. Hands-Free Kits ® Hands-free kits may include audio or Bluetooth headsets and various types of body-worn accessories such as belt-clips and holsters. Combinations of these can be used to reduce RF energy absorption from cell phones.
  • Page 91 • Use speaker mode or a headset to place more distance between the head and the cell phone. Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using cell phones at all. For example, The Stewart Report from the United Kingdom made such a recommendation in December 2000.

  • Page 92: Specific Absorption Rate (Sar) Certification Information

    • US Food and Drug Administration: http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/ RadiationEmittingProductsandProcedures/HomeBusinessandEntertainment/ CellPhones/default.htm. Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification Information Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the exposure limits for Radio Frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.

  • Page 93: Fcc Part 15 Information To User

    Additional SAR information can also be obtained at http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/specific-absorption-rate-sar-cellular-telephones. FCC Part 15 Information to User Pursuant to part 15.21 of the FCC Rules, you are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Samsung could void your authority to operate the device. Health and Safety Information...

  • Page 94: Smart Practices While Driving

    This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 95 Samsung is committed to promoting responsible driving and giving drivers the tools they need to understand and address distractions.

  • Page 96: Battery Use And Safety

    If the phone and/or battery get wet, have them checked by your service provider or contact Samsung, even if they appear to be working properly. •...
  • Page 97 Samsung-approved chargers which are specifically designed for your phone. WARNING! Use of a non-Samsung-approved battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. Samsung's warranty does not cover damage to the phone caused by non-Samsung-approved batteries and/or chargers.

  • Page 98: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling

    Recycling programs for your mobile device, batteries, and accessories may not be available in your area. We've made it easy for you to recycle your old Samsung mobile device by working with respected take-back companies in every state in the country.

  • Page 99: Ul Certified Travel Charger

    Mail It In The Samsung Mobile Take-Back Program will provide Samsung customers with a free recycling mailing label. Just go to http://www.samsung.com/us/aboutsamsung/citizenship/ usactivities_environment_samsungrecyclingdirect.html?INT=STA_recyle_your_phon e_page and follow the instructions to print out a free pre-paid postage label and then send your old mobile device or battery to the address listed, via U.S.

  • Page 100: Display / Touch-Screen

    For more information, please refer to the “Standard Limited Warranty”. GPS & AGPS 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 subject to changes implemented in accordance with the Department of Defense policy and the 2008 Federal Radio navigation Plan (FRP).

  • Page 101: Your Location

    Certain Samsung mobile devices can also use an Assisted Global Positioning System (AGPS), which obtains information from the cellular network to improve GPS performance. AGPS uses your wireless service provider's network and therefore airtime, data charges, and/or additional charges may apply in accordance with your service plan.

  • Page 102: Emergency Calls

    Emergency Calls This mobile device, like any wireless mobile device, operates using radio signals, wireless and landline networks, as well as user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions, areas, or circumstances. Therefore, you should never rely solely on any wireless mobile device for essential communications (medical emergencies, for example).

  • Page 103: Care And Maintenance

    The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years: Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: Liquids of any kind Keep the mobile device dry. Precipitation, humidity, and liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits.

  • Page 104: Responsible Listening

    Paint Do not paint the mobile device. Paint can clog the device’s moving parts or ventilation openings and prevent proper operation. Responsible Listening Caution! Avoid potential hearing loss. Damage to hearing occurs when a person is exposed to loud sounds over time. The risk of hearing loss increases as sound is played louder and for longer durations.
  • Page 105 • When using headphones, turn the volume down if you cannot hear the people speaking near you or if the person sitting next to you can hear what you are listening to. • Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings. If you choose to listen to your portable device in a noisy environment, use noise-cancelling headphones to block out background environmental noise.

  • Page 106: Operating Environment

    National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders National Institutes of Health 31 Center Drive, MSC 2320 Bethesda, MD 20892-2320 Email: nidcdinfo@nih.gov Internet: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/ National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 395 E Street, S.W., Suite 9200 Patriots Plaza Building Washington, DC 20201 Voice: 1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800-356-4674) 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)

  • Page 107: Implantable Medical Devices

    Using Your Mobile Device Near Other Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from Radio Frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless mobile device. Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives.

  • Page 108: Posted Facilities

    mobile device 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 109: Fcc Hearing Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Wireless Devices

    When your Device is Wet Do not turn on your device if it is wet. If your device is already on, turn it off and remove the battery immediately (if the device will not turn off or you cannot remove the battery, leave it as-is). Then, dry the device with a towel and take it to a service center.
  • Page 110 T-Ratings: Mobile devices rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than mobile devices that are not labeled. T4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. T-ratings refer to enabling inductive coupling with hearing aids operating in telecoil mode. Hearing devices may also be rated.

  • Page 111: Restricting Children's Access To Your Mobile Device

    The HAC rating and measurement procedure are described in the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19 standard. Restricting Children's Access to Your Mobile Device Your mobile device is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it because they could hurt themselves and others, damage the mobile device, or make calls that increase your mobile device bill.

  • Page 112: Other Important Safety Information

    Cautions Any changes or modifications to your mobile device not expressly approved in this document could void your warranty for this equipment and void your authority to operate this equipment. Only use approved batteries, antennas, and chargers. The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the mobile device warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the mobile device.

  • Page 113: End User License Agreement For Software

    IMPORTANT. READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement (“EULA”) is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. for software owned by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and its affiliated companies and its third party suppliers and licensors that accompanies this EULA, which includes computer software and may include associated media, printed materials, “online”...
  • Page 114 Software. You may not rent, lease, lend, sublicense or provide commercial hosting services with the Software. 4. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. You agree that Samsung and its affiliates may collect and use technical information gathered as part of the product support...
  • Page 115 5. UPGRADES. This EULA applies to updates, supplements and add-on components (if any) of the Software that Samsung may provide to you or make available to you after the date you obtain your initial copy of the Software, unless we provide other terms along with such upgrade.
  • Page 116 Since SAMSUNG has no control over such applications, Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that SAMSUNG is not responsible for the availability of such applications and is not responsible or liable for any content, advertising, products, services, or other materials on or available from such applications.
  • Page 117 THE CONTENT OF ANY THIRD-PARTY APPLICATION WHETHER SUCH THIRD-PARTY APPLICATION IS INCLUDED WITH THE PRODUCT DISTRIBUTED BY SAMSUNG, IS DOWNLOADED, OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED. USE OF ANY THIRD-PARTY APPLICATION IS DONE AT PURCHASER’S OWN DISCRETION AND RISK AND PURCHASER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR MOBILE DEVICE OR LOSS OF DATA THAT RESULTS FROM THE DOWNLOADING OR USE OF SUCH THIRD-PARTY APPLICATIONS.
  • Page 118 ALTER THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY REGARDING THIRD-PARTY APPLICATIONS, OR TO CREATE ANY WARRANTY. 11. Limitation of Liability. SAMSUNG WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO...
  • Page 119 Board. The award of arbitration shall be final and binding upon the parties. 14. 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 120: Index

    Index Numerics Call Functions Adjusting the Call Volume 26 2-Sec Pause 24 Answering a Call 26 Reviewing Call Logs 28 Activating Your Phone 10 Call Settings 79 Alarm Clock 72 TTY Mode 79 Camera Options Backlight 78 Brightness 56 Battery Quality 54 Charging 8 Resolution 54...
  • Page 121 Display / Touch-Screen 96 Memo Pad 71 Display Screen Add a Memo 71 Understanding 21 Memory Card Do cell phones pose a health Installing 12 hazard? 82 Removing 12 Message Send Options 47 Message Setting 51 Emergency Calls 98 Messages Dialing 23 Creating and Sending 44 Entering Text 20...
  • Page 122 Operating Environment 102 Samsung Mobile Products and Other Important Safety Informa- Recycling 94 tion 108 Settings Call Settings 79 Camera 53 Phone Phone Settings 81 Back View 16 Setup Command Keys 18 Location 77 Display Screen 21 Voicemail 47 Display Screen Icons 22...
  • Page 123 Tip Calculator 75 Tools Menu 66 Wait 24 World Time 73 Wallpaper Travel Adapter 8 Changing 78 Using 8 World Time 73 TTY Mode 79 Turning Your Phone On/Off 10 UL Certified Travel Charger 95 Understanding Your Contacts Adding a New Contact Entry Deleting a Contact Entry 42 Editing an Existing Contact Entry 40...

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