Page 1 * Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide.
Page 2 SGH-E576 User’s Guide...
Page 3 Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park your vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Important safety Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals. precautions Switch off in an aircraft Wireless phones can cause interference.
Page 4 Be aware of special regulations Accessories and batteries Meet any special regulations in force in any area Use only Samsung-approved batteries and and always switch off your phone whenever it is accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables. forbidden to use it, or when it may cause Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage interference or danger.
Page 5: Features
About this Guide • Camera and camcorder Use the camera module on your phone to take a photo or record This User’s Guide provides you with condensed a video. information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer Special to “Get started”...
Page 6 • Bluetooth • Name card Transfer media files and Create name cards with your personal data, and connect to number and profile. Whenever other devices using wireless introducing yourself to others, Bluetooth technology. use this convenient electronic name card. • Web browser •...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Browse the web ..........20 Use Phonebook..........20 Send messages ..........21 Unpack View messages ..........23 Send an SOS message........24 Make sure you have each item Use Bluetooth............ 25 Your phone Use a memory card ..........26 Enter text Keys, features, and locations Get started...
Page 8 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press < Menu> in Idle mode. 1 Call log p. 35 3 Applications 5 Messages 8 Camera p. 42 p. 59 p. 79 1 Recent contacts p. 35 1 Music player p. 42 1 Create message p.
Page 9: Unpack
Navigation keys local Samsung dealer. (Up/Down/Left/ Right) The items supplied with your phone and the Web access/ accessories available at your Samsung dealer Confirm key Right soft key may vary, depending on your country or service Volume keys provider. Power/Menu...
Page 10: Get Started
With the phone closed Get started First steps to operating your phone SIM card information Camera lens When you subscribe to a cellular network, you Camera key receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription External display details, such as your PIN, and available optional services.
Page 11 Get started Insert the battery. Plug the travel adapter into the phone. Reattach the battery cover. Plug the adapter into a standard AC power outlet. When the phone is completely charged, unplug the adapter from the power outlet and from the phone.
Page 12: Power On Or Off
Removing the battery cover Switch off 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold [ Offline mode You can switch the phone to Offline mode, in which the phone functions requiring network connection are deactivated. This mode is helpful when you want to use your phone in a place where you are not allowed to use mobile devices, such as in an airplane or at a hospital.
Page 13: Keys And Icons
Get started Keys and icons Make or answer a call. Keys In Idle mode, retrieve the numbers recently dialled, missed, Perform the function indicated on or received. the bottom line of the display. Delete characters from the display In Idle mode, access the following or items in an application.
Page 14 Icons Enter special characters or The following icons may appear on the top line perform special functions. of the screen to indicate your phone’s status. Depending on your country or service provider, the icons shown on the display may vary. Adjust the phone volume.
Page 15 Get started Memory card inserted p. 26 Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connected p. 94 Alarm set p. 55 Pedometer active p. 47 Call ringer set to vibrate p. 89 Silent mode (Mute) Roaming network Silent mode (Vibration) Call diverting feature active p.
Page 16: Access Menu Functions
Access menu functions Use menu Press the number key Select an 1. Press a desired soft key. numbers corresponding to the option option you want. 2. Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option. 3. Press <Select> or [ to confirm the function displayed or option highlighted.
Page 17: Customise Your Phone
Get started Customise your phone In Idle mode, press [Volume] Keytone to adjust the keytone volume. volume 1. In Idle mode, press Display <Menu> and select language Settings → Phone settings → Language. You can set the wallpaper for Idle mode the idle screen.
Page 18 3. Select a menu to be You can change the colour for Menu mode assigned to the key. the display components, such skin colour as title bars and highlight bars. 1. In Idle mode, press You can set up a menu of your My menu <Menu>...
Page 19 Get started To access a My menu item: 1. In Idle mode, press My menu <Menu> and select 1. In Idle mode, press [Up]. (continued) Settings → Security → 2. Select the item you want. Change password. 2. Enter the default password, You can switch the phone to 00000000, and press Silent mode...
Page 20: Make Or Answer Calls
Make or answer calls Step outside the phone Begin with your camera, music player, web 1. In Idle mode, enter an area browser, and other special features Make a call code and phone number. Use the camera 2. Press [ 3.
Page 21: Play Music
50 phone 3. Press [ ] or [ ] to • Download from a computer start recording. using the optional Samsung PC Studio Samsung PC 4. Press [ ], < >, or Studio User’s Guide ] to stop recording. The video is saved automatically.
Page 22 1. In Idle mode, press 1. From the music player Create a Play music <Menu> and select screen, press [ play list files Applications → Music 2. During playback, use the player. following keys: Press < Options > and • : pause or resume Add music from →...
Page 23: Browse The Web
Step outside the phone Browse the web Use Phonebook Using the built-in web browser, you can easily access the wireless web to get a variety of up- 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone Add a to-date services and information and to number and press contact download web content.
Page 24: Send Messages
Send messages 3. Select a contact. 4. Scroll to a number and 1. In Idle mode, press Send a text press [ ] to dial, or press <Menu> and select message ] to edit contact Messages → Create (SMS) information. message →...
Page 25 Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press 8. Press <Options> and Send a select Send. <Menu> and select multimedia Messages → Create 9. Enter destination numbers message message → Multimedia or email addresses. (MMS) message. 10.Press [ ] to send the 2.
Page 26: View Messages
View messages When you receive a message: View a 1. Press <View>. multimedia When you receive a message: View a text message 2. Press <Options> and 1. Press <View>. message select Retrieve. 2. Select the message from 3. Select the message from the Inbox.
Page 27: Send An Sos Message
Step outside the phone Send an SOS message 6. Press <Yes> to send the You can send an SOS message to your family or notification to the registered friends for help in an emergency. numbers. 1. In Idle mode, press Set up SOS In Idle mode, with the phone <Menu>...
Page 28: Use Bluetooth
Use Bluetooth 1. In Idle mode, press Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth Search for <Menu> and select technology, enabling you to connect the phone and pair Settings → Bluetooth → wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and with a My devices → Search for exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or Bluetooth new devices.
Page 29: Use A Memory Card
Step outside the phone 1. When a device attempts to 1. Access an application, Receive data Send data Phonebook, My files, access your phone, press Calendar, or Memo. <Yes> to permit the connection. 2. Select an item. 2. If necessary, press < Yes> 3.
Page 30 1. Insert the card into the card • Do not remove a card from Insert a slot, with the label side face the phone or turn off the memory phone while data is being card accessed or transferred. This could result in loss of data and/or damage to the card or phone.
Page 31: Enter Text
Using ABC mode Enter text Press the appropriate key until the character ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes you want appears on the display. You can enter text in some features, such as To enter the same letter twice or to enter a Messages, Phonebook, or Calendar, using ABC different letter on the same key, wait for the mode, T9 mode, Number mode, and Symbol...
Page 32: Using T9 Mode
Using T9 mode Other T9 mode operations • Press [1] to enter periods or apostrophes T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows automatically. you to enter any character using single keystrokes. • Press [ ] to insert a space. •...
Page 33: Call Functions
Using Number mode Call functions Number mode enables you to enter numbers. Advanced calling features Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want. Making a call Using Symbol mode 1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and phone number.
Page 34: Answering A Call
Redialling recent numbers 2. Press [Left] or [Right] to scroll through other numbers. 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to display the list of 3. Press < Dial> or [ ] to dial the number you recent numbers. want. 2.
Page 35: Options During A Call
Call functions Options during a call Tips for answering a call • When Anykey answer is active, you can You can access a number of functions during a press any key, except for < Reject> and call. p. 87 Adjusting the volume during a call •...
Page 36: Answering A Second Call
Using the speakerphone feature 2. Make the second call in the normal way. 3. Press < Swap> to switch between the calls. Use your phone as a speaker phone to talk and 4. Press < Options> and select End held call listen with the phone a short distance away.
Page 37 Call functions Using In-call options • Voice off/Voice on: mute the phone’s mouthpiece so that the person you are During a call, press < Options> to access the talking with is unable to hear you, or unmute following options: • Speaker on/Normal: turn on the •...
Page 38: Menu Functions
• Transfer: transfer the currently active call Menu functions to a caller on hold. The two callers can talk to each other, but you are disconnected from All menu options listed the call. • Join: set up a multi-party call by adding a Call log (Menu 1) caller on hold to a currently active call.
Page 39: Missed Calls
Menu functions Dialled calls 2. Press [Up] or [Down] to scroll through the (Menu 1.3) call list. This menu displays the most recent calls you 3. Press [ ] to view the details of a call, or have dialled. press [ ] to dial a number.
Page 40: Call Time
Phonebook Call time (Menu 1.6) (Menu 2) You can store phone numbers on your SIM card This menu displays the time record for calls and in your phone’s memory. The SIM card and made and received. The actual time invoiced by phone’s memory are physically separate, but your service provider may vary.
Page 41: Create Contact
Menu functions Finding a contact in Idle mode • Edit: edit contact information. • Send message: send a message to the You can find contacts in Idle mode, by the selected number or email address. spelling of a contact name. The phone searches •...
Page 42: Group
Group Managing caller groups (Menu 2.3) From the group list, press < Options> to access Use this menu to organise your contacts in the following options: caller groups. • View: check the members of the selected Creating a caller group group.
Page 43: My Namecard
Menu functions Assigning speed dial numbers Dialling speed dial numbers 1. Select a key location from 2 to 9. Key 1 is In Idle mode, press and hold the appropriate reserved for your voicemail server. key. 2. Select a contact from the contact list. My namecard (Menu 2.5) 3.
Page 44: Own Number
• Exchange namecard: exchange name • Copy all to: copy all of the contacts stored cards with another person via Bluetooth. on the SIM card to the phone’s memory, or vice versa. • Delete: delete the name card. • Delete all: delete all of the contacts from Own number your phone’s memory, your SIM card, or all.
Page 45: Applications
• Download from the wireless web p. 50 (Menu 3) • Download from a PC using the optional The Applications menu provides you with Samsung PC Studio Samsung PC Studio various entertaining and convenient features, User’s Guide such as games, music player, web browser, •...
Page 46 Playing music files Using music player options From the music player screen, press [ From the music player screen, press <Options> to access the following options: During playback, use the following keys: • Play/Pause: begin or pause playback. Function • Open playlist: access the play list. •...
Page 47: Women's Life
Menu functions Fragrance type • Details: access the file properties. (Menu 3.2.1) Use this menu to help you choose a personal Accessing the play list style best suited for you according to your own From the music player screen, press [Up]. preferences, such as favourite food and music, Press <Options>...
Page 48 Biorhythm • Report via text message: set to receive (Menu 3.2.2) your biorhythm via SMS at a specified time. Use this menu to check where you are in your Checking your biorhythm for the current biorhythm cycle. The biorhythm cycle is based on your birth date and displays how you are month influenced physically, emotionally, and...
Page 49 Menu functions 5. Press < OK> to view the result. Checking consumed calories for a day Press <Help> to understand the significance Select a day to view the details for the total of the percentage. calories consumed for the selected day. From the calorie item list, press <...
Page 50: Pedometer
3. Press < OK>. Using options 4. Press [Left] or [Right] to check the other From the item list of a shopping bag, press months’ schedule. <Options> to access the following options: • Edit: edit information on the item. Press <Help> to understand the significance of the coloured cell.
Page 51: Voice Recorder
Menu functions Using pedometer options Voice recorder (Menu 3.4) From the Pedometer screen, press < Options> Use this menu to record voice memos and any to access the following options. other sounds. • Counter on/Counter off: activate or Recording a voice memo deactivate the counter.
Page 52 • Go to My voice clips: access the voice During playback, use the following keys: memo list. Function • Send via: send the file via MMS or Pauses or resumes playback. Bluetooth. • Delete: delete the file. Left Moves backward in a memo. •...
Page 53: Browser
Menu functions Browser Using browser options (Menu 3.5) From any web page, press < Options> to The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) access the following options: browser on your phone allows you to access the • Go to: access the linked web page. wireless web.
Page 54 • Browser options: change the various You can add the entered address to the bookmark list by selecting Add bookmark. settings for the browser. Cache: change the cache mode or clear the Bookmarks (Menu 3.5.3) cache. The cache is a temporary memory site that stores recently accessed web Use this menu to save URL addresses in order pages.
Page 55 Menu functions Using bookmark options From the saved page list, press the < Options> to access the following options: From the Bookmarks screen, press < Options> • Show: access the selected web page. to access the following options: • Edit title: change the name for the selected •...
Page 56: Java World
Clear cache Using Java application options (Menu 3.5.6) From the application list, press < Options> to Use this menu to clear the cache. The cache is a temporary memory site that stores recently access the following options: accessed web pages. •...
Page 57: World Clock
Menu functions • Send information via Text message: 3. Press [Left] or [Right] to scroll to the city send the URL address containing the you want. As the time line moves, the time application via SMS. and date of the given zone display. •...
Page 58: Alarm
Setting an alarm • Add: add a time zone. • Mark as second clock/Unmark second 1. Select a type of alarm. clock: set the selected time zone to be 2. Set each alarm option: displayed for a dual clock type, or cancel the •...
Page 59: Calculator
Menu functions Deactivating an alarm • Press <.()> to insert a decimal point or bracket. 1. Select the alarm you want to deactivate. • Press [ ] or [ ] to move the cursor. 2. Select Off on the Alarm line. 2.
Page 60: Timer
• Press [ ] to insert a decimal point. 3. Press [ ] to start counting down. • Press [ ] to change the temperature to Stopping the timer above zero (+) or below zero (-). • Press any key when the timer sounds. 4.
Page 61: Sim Application Toolkit
Menu functions Creating a memo SIM Application Toolkit (Menu 3.14) 1. Press < Options> and select Create. This menu is available if you use a SIM card 2. Enter the memo’s text and press [ that supports SIM Application Toolkit menus and provides additional services, such as news, Viewing a memo weather, sports, entertainment, and location...
Page 62: Messages
Messages (Menu 5) • The maximum number of characters allowed in a message varies by service Use the Messages menu to send and receive provider. If your message exceeds the text messages and multimedia messages. You maximum number of characters, the can also access push messages and broadcast phone will split the message.
Page 63 Menu functions • Add image/Add animation/Add melody: Creating and sending an MMS message add a media file stored in the phone’s 1. Select the Subject line. memory. You can use various options by pressing • Attach: attach a Phonebook entry as a <Options>...
Page 64 8. Enter the message text and press [ • Add image/Add video: add Image or 9. When you have finished, press < Options> video a media file stored in the and select Send. phone’s memory. 10.Enter a phone number or an e-mail address. •...
Page 65 Menu functions • Add memory card: add a • Preview: view the message Sound Common file stored on a memory card. as it will be shown on the This option is only available recipient’s phone. when you insert a memory •...
Page 66: My Messages
My messages • : Broadcast message from your service (Menu 5.2) provider Use this menu to access messages you have • : Delivery report for your sent messages received, sent, or that have failed during • Depending on the DRM (Digital Rights sending.
Page 67 Menu functions • Reply via multimedia message to: reply MMS messages to the sender via MMS. • Retrieve: retrieve the MMS message from • Forward: forward the message to other the MMS server. people. • Reply via text message: reply to the •...
Page 68 Configuration messages Broadcast messages • Install: apply the configuration specified in • Save: save the message to the phone’s the message to your phone. memory. • Delete: delete the message. • Cut address: extract URL addresses, email addresses, or phone numbers from the •...
Page 69 Menu functions • Lock/Unlock: lock the message to prevent When you select a message, it opens in Edit mode so that you can edit and send the it from being deleted, or unlock the message. message. • Details: access the message properties. Outbox (Menu 5.2.3) Sentbox...
Page 70: Templates
My folders Text templates (Menu 5.2.5) (Menu 5.3.1) Use this menu to create new folders and You can access embedded text templates or organise your messages. create ones with the sentences you use frequently so that you can use them in Creating a new folder composing an SMS message.
Page 71: Delete All
Menu functions Multimedia message templates 2. Press < Delete>. (Menu 5.3.2) ] to select With protection to 3. Press [ delete locked messages, and then press You can access embedded MMS templates or <Yes>. ones you have saved so that you can use them 4.
Page 72 Character support: select a character Default destination: enter the default encoding type. When you select Automatic, destination. It will be displayed in the first the phone switches the encoding type from field on the destination field. GSM-alphabet to Unicode if you enter a Default type: set the default message type.
Page 73 Menu functions Priority: set the priority level of messages. Recep. in home network: determine if Expiry date: set the length of time your phone retrieves new messages automatically when you are in your home messages are stored in the MMS server. service area.
Page 74: Sos Messages
Push message SOS messages (Menu 5.5.3) (Menu 5.6) You can change the settings for receiving push In an emergency, you can send an SOS messages from the wireless web server. message to your family or friends for help. You • Receive: set whether to receive push can also receive an SOS message from other messages from the web server.
Page 75: Memory Status
Menu functions My files • Recipients: specify the phone numbers to (Menu 6) which you want to send an SOS message. The My files menu allows you to access • Repeats: set the number of times the images, videos, music files, and sound files phone resends the SOS message.
Page 76: Videos
• Delete: delete the file. 2. Select an image. • Rename: change the file name. 3. Press [Left] or [Right] to view other images. • Move to: move the file to another folder or Viewing a slide show to a memory card. 1.
Page 77 Menu functions • Send via: send the file via MMS or Video clips recorded on other devices, such as Bluetooth. camcorders, may not play correctly. • Set as wallpaper: set the video clip, if Playing a video clip saved as a 3gp file, as your wallpaper for the main display.
Page 78: Music
Music Using sound options After playing a sound clip, press < Options> to Use this menu to access music files you have access the following options. Depending on the downloaded or imported from your PC. selected file, available options may vary: •...
Page 79: Other Files
Menu functions • Lock/Unlock: lock the file to prevent it from when you insert a memory card into the being deleted, or unlock the file. phone. • Details: access the file properties. • Copy to memory card: copy the file to a memory card.
Page 80: Memory Status
Selecting a day on the calendar Your phone is preset to use FAT16-formatted memory cards. If you insert a FAT32-formatted When you enter the Calendar menu, the memory card, the phone will ask you to calendar in Month view appears with the reformat the memory card.
Page 81: Consulting The Calendar
Menu functions Consulting the calendar • Send via: send the item via SMS, MMS, or Bluetooth. Once you have created items, the item type • View by: change the view mode of the icons and the number of items for a specific day calendar.
Page 82: Camera
• Delete: delete the items stored on the • : Alarm set calendar by using various deleting options. • : Recurring item • : Task priority (Red: high, Blue: normal, You can delete recurring items in Day view Grey: low) only.
Page 83: Taking A Photo
Menu functions • Press < > to access camera options. • Do not take photos or record videos of people next section without their permission. • Use the keypad to change the camera • Do not take photos or record videos in a place settings or switch to other modes.
Page 84 Using camera options in Capture mode • Timer: set a time delay before the camera takes a photo. In Capture mode, press < > to access the • Go to My photos: access the My photos following options: folder. • Record video: switch to Record mode. •...
Page 85: Recording A Video
Menu functions Using the keypad in Capture mode Function You can use the keypad to customise your Sets the timer. camera settings in Capture mode. Goes to the My photos folder. Function Changes the preview screen. Left/Right Adjusts the brightness. Up/Down/ Zooms in or out.
Page 86 • Effects: change the colour tone or apply a 3. Press [ ] or [ ] to start recording. special effect. 4. Press [ ], < >, or [ ] to stop • Timer: set a time delay before the camera recording.
Page 87: Settings
Menu functions Using the keypad in Record mode Function You can use the keypad to customise your Goes to the My video clips camera settings in Record mode. folder. Function Changes the preview screen. Left/Right Adjusts the brightness. Up/Down/ Zooms in or out. Settings (Menu 9) Volume...
Page 88: Phone Settings
• Time zone updating: select a mode for • Set time: enter the current time. updating the current time and date. • AM/PM: set AM or PM in 12-hour time Prompt first: your phone will read the MCC format. (Mobile Country Code) from the network and •...
Page 89 Menu functions Greeting message • Remove: deactivate the shortcut (Menu 9.2.2) assignment to the selected key. Use this menu to enter the greeting that is • Remove all: deactivate all shortcut displayed briefly when the phone is switched assignments. My menu (Menu 9.2.4) Shortcuts (Menu 9.2.3)
Page 90: Display Settings
Offline mode • Remove all: remove all items. (Menu 9.2.7) Use this menu to switch the phone to Offline Volume key (Menu 9.2.5) mode, or back to Online mode. Use this menu to set whether the phone mutes the call ringer or rejects a call if you press and Display settings (Menu 9.3) hold [Volume] when a call comes in.
Page 91 Menu functions Backlight • Text position: select a text position. If you (9.3.5) do not want to display text, select Off. You can select the length of time the backlight • Text mode: select a font style. or display stays on when the phone is not used. •...
Page 92: Sound Settings
Clock style • Ringtone: select a call ringtone. (Menu 9.3.7) • Volume: select a ringtone volume. Use this menu to select a clock type to be • Alert type: specify how you are to be displayed on the idle screen. Changing the clock informed of incoming calls.
Page 93: Network Services
Menu functions Power on/off • Indicative tone: set the phone to beep (Menu 9.4.4) when a pop-up window displays. Use this menu to select the melody that the phone sounds when it is switched on or off. Network services (Menu 9.5) Silent mode (Menu 9.4.5) Use this menu to access network services.
Page 94 • Unreachable: divert calls when you are • All outgoing calls: prohibit all outgoing not in your service area or when your calls. phone is switched off. • International: prohibit international • Cancel all: cancel all call diverting calls. options. •...
Page 95 Menu functions 3. Select Activate. To deactivate call barring, You can select a network other than your home select Deactivate. network only if there is a valid roaming agreement between the two. 4. Enter the call barring password supplied by your service provider and press <...
Page 96: Bluetooth
• Deactivate: disable an activated CUG index You must store the voicemail server number number. before accessing the server. Your service provider can give you the number. Bluetooth (Menu 9.6) Closed user group (Menu 9.5.7) Using the Bluetooth feature, you can connect Use this menu to set incoming and outgoing the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices calls to be restricted to a selected user group.
Page 97 Menu functions • My phone’s name: assign a Bluetooth • If there are obstacles between the devices, device name to your phone, which is then the operating distance may be reduced. displayed on other devices. • It is recommended that for better •...
Page 98 Using device options • : Printer • : PDA From the device list, press < Options> to • : Computer access the following options: • : Unknown device • Connect: connect to a headset or hands- The colour of the icon indicates the status of free car kit.
Page 99: Security
Menu functions Security Change PIN code (Menu 9.7) (Menu 9.7.2) Use this menu to change your PIN. The PIN Use this menu to protect the phone against check feature must be enabled to change the unauthorised use by managing the several PIN.
Page 100 Privacy Change PIN2 code (Menu 9.7.5) (Menu 9.7.8) Use this menu to lock access to messages, files, If supported by your SIM card, use this menu to or all menu functions on the phone, except for change your current PIN2. call functions.
Page 101: Connection Settings
Menu functions • Mobile tracker: activate the Mobile Your phone is set up by default for connecting to tracker feature. the network. If you change the settings without • Recipients: specify phone numbers to first checking with your service provider, the web which you want to send the tracking browser and MMS features may not work messages.
Page 102: Reset Settings
• Port: enter the port number of the proxy Login ID: enter the login ID. server. Password: enter the login password. • Linger time: set a time period after Data call type: select a call type for data which the network is disconnected if there transmission.
Page 103 Menu functions 2. Press < Reset>. 3. Press < OK> to confirm the reset. 4. Enter the phone password and press < OK>. The password is preset to 00000000. You can change this password. p. 96...
Page 104: Solve Problems
“PIN lock” Solve problems • You are using your phone for the first time. Help and personal needs You must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM card. To save the time and expense of an • The PIN locking feature is enabled. Every unnecessary service call, perform the simple time the phone is switched on, the PIN has checks in this section before contacting a...
Page 105 Solve problems Your correspondent cannot hear you • You are trying to access an option for which speaking you have no subscription with your service provider. Contact the service provider for • Be sure that the mouthpiece is switched on. further details.
Page 106: Health And Safety Information
• Your warranty details guidelines are based on the safety standards • A clear description of the problem that were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales service. through evaluation of scientific studies.
Page 107 Health and safety information The standards include a substantial safety certified power level in all tested frequency margin designed to assure the safety of all bands. persons, regardless of age and health. Although the SAR is determined at the The exposure standard for wireless phones highest certified power level, the actual SAR employs a unit of measurement known as level of the phone while operating can be...
Page 108: For Body Operation
SAR levels of various phones exposure guidelines when used with a and at various positions, they all meet the Samsung-supplied or approved accessory government requirement. designated for this product or when used The FCC has granted an Equipment...
Page 109: Precautions When Using Batteries
Health and safety information Precautions when using batteries Federal Communications Commission (FCC) http://www.fcc.gov • Never use any charger or battery that is Cellular Telecommunications Industry damaged in any way. Association (CTIA): • Use the battery only for its intended http://www.wow-com.com purpose.
Page 110 A phone with a hot or cold discharge itself over time. battery may temporarily not work, even • Use only Samsung-approved batteries when the battery is fully charged. Li-ion and recharge your battery only with batteries are particularly affected by Samsung-approved chargers.
Page 111: Road Safety
Health and safety information • Dispose used batteries in accordance • Get to know your wireless phone and its with local regulations. Always recycle. Do features, such as speed dial and redial. If not dispose batteries in a fire. available, these features help you to place your call without taking your Road safety attention off the road.
Page 112 • Let the person you are speaking with • Do not engage in stressful or emotional know you are driving; if necessary, conversations that may be distracting. suspend the call in heavy traffic or Make the people with whom you are hazardous weather conditions.
Page 113: Operating Environment
Health and safety information • If you see a broken-down vehicle posing As with other mobile radio transmitting no serious hazard, a broken traffic equipment, users are advised that for the signal, a minor traffic accident where no satisfactory operation of the equipment and one appears injured, or a vehicle you for the safety of personnel, it is know to be stolen, call roadside...
Page 114 Hearing aids Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be Some digital wireless phones may interfere maintained between a wireless phone and a with some hearing aids. In the event of such pacemaker to avoid potential interference interference, you may wish to consult your with the pacemaker.
Page 115: Potentially Explosive Environments
Health and safety information Vehicles areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in Users are advised to switch off the phone motor vehicles. Check with the while at a refueling point (service station).
Page 116: Emergency Calls
Emergency calls To make an emergency call: If the phone is not on, switch it on. This phone, like any wireless phone, 1. Key in the emergency number for your operates using radio signals, wireless and present location (for example, 911 or landline networks as well as user- other official emergency number).
Page 117: Other Important Safety Information
Health and safety information If certain features are in use (call barring, be dangerous and may invalidate any for example), you may first need to warranty applicable to the device. deactivate those features before you can • Check regularly that all wireless phone make an emergency call.
Page 118: Care And Maintenance
• Switch off your phone before boarding an • Keep the phone dry. Precipitation, aircraft. The use of wireless phones in humidity and liquids contain minerals aircraft is illegal and may be dangerous that will corrode electronic circuits. to the aircraft’s operation. •...
Page 119 Health and safety information damage the phone’s electronic circuit • Use only the supplied or an approved boards. replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas or modified accessories may • Do not drop, knock or shake the phone. damage the phone and violate Rough handling can break internal circuit regulations governing radio devices.
Page 120: Industry Canada Notice
Acknowledging Special equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if Precautions and the FCC and not installed and used in accordance with Industry Canada Notice the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. FCC Notice However, there is no guarantee that •...
Page 121 Changes or modifications made in the radio receiver is connected. phone, not expressly approved by Samsung, - Consult the dealer or an experienced will void the user’s authority to operate the radio/ TV technician for help.
Page 122 Appendix A: CERTIFICATION evaluation of scientific studies. The standards include a substantial safety INFORMATION (SAR) margin designed to assure the safety of all THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE persons, regardless of age and health. GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR The exposure standard for wireless mobile EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.
Page 123 In general, the closer you are to a Samsung-supplied, approved or none wireless base station antenna, the lower the Samsung designated accessories that have power output. no metal and must provide at least 1.5cm separation between the device, including its...
Page 124: A Guide To Safe And Responsible Wireless Phone Use
Appendix B: Guide to Safe and AND VALUE DELIVERED BY THE WIRELESS TELEPHONE. QUITE SIMPLY, THE WIRELESS Responsible Wireless Phone PHONE GIVES PEOPLE THE POWERFUL ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE BY VOICE- ALMOST ANYWHERE, ANYTIME-WITH THE Cellular Telecommunications & Internet BOSS, WITH A CLIENT, WITH THE KIDS, Association “Safety is the most important WITH EMERGENCY PERSONNEL OR EVEN call you will ever make.”...
Page 125 Health and safety information while driving a motor vehicle whether on the protecting us in emergencies and providing phone or not. opportunities to help others in need. When it comes to the use of wireless phones, safety The basic lessons are ones we all learned as is your most important call.
Page 126 2. When available, use a hands free device. are driving; if necessary, suspend the A number of hands free wireless phone call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather accessories are readily available today. conditions. Rain, sleet, snow and ice can Whether you choose an installed be hazardous, but so is heavy traffic.
Page 127 Health and safety information 8. Use your wireless phone to call for help. moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan your calls before you begin your Your wireless phone is one of the trip or attempt to coincide your calls with greatest tools you can own to protect times you may be stopped at a stop sign, yourself and your family in dangerous...
Page 128 10. Call roadside assistance or a special Cellular Telecommunications Industry wireless non emergency assistance Association and the wireless industry have number when necessary. Certain conducted educational outreach to inform situations you encounter while driving wireless phone users of their responsibilities may require attention, but are not as safe drivers and good citizens.
Page 129 Health and safety information Appendix C: Consumer Update at greater distances from the user, the exposure to RF is drastically lower because a on Wireless Phones person’s RF exposure decreases rapidly with U.S. Food and Drug Administration increasing distance from the source. The so- called “cordless phones,”...
Page 130 3. What is FDA’s role concerning the safety also emit very low levels of RF when in the stand-by mode. Whereas high levels of RF of wireless phones? can produce health effects (by heating Under the law, FDA does not review the tissue), exposure to low level RF that does safety of radiation emitting consumer not produce heating effects causes no...
Page 131 Health and safety information urged the wireless phone industry to take a federal level. The following agencies belong number of steps, including the following: to this working group: • Support needed research into possible • National Institute for Occupational Safety biological effects of RF of the type and Health emitted by wireless phones;...
Page 132 with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF FDA is working with the U.S. National exposure. FCC relies on FDA and other Toxicology Program and with groups of health agencies for safety questions investigators around the world to ensure about wireless phones. that high priority animal studies are conducted to address important questions FCC also regulates the base stations that the...
Page 133 Health and safety information 5. What steps can I take to reduce my FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) have a formal exposure to radio frequency energy from Cooperative Research and Development my wireless phone? Agreement (CRADA) to do research on If there is a risk from these products—and at wireless phone safety.
Page 134 example, you could use a headset and carry teenagers using wireless phones. Reducing the wireless phone away from your body or the time of wireless phone use and use a wireless phone connected to a remote increasing the distance between the user antenna and the RF source will reduce RF exposure.
Page 135 Health and safety information 7. Do hands-free kits for wireless phones regardless of whether they are used against reduce risks from exposure to RF the head or against the body. Either emissions? configuration should result in compliance with the safety limit. Since there are no known risks from 8.
Page 136 kits, these so-called “shields” may interfere electromagnetic interference (EMI) of with proper operation of the phone. The implanted cardiac pacemakers and phone may be forced to boost its power to defibrillators from wireless telephones. This compensate, leading to an increase in RF test method is now part of a standard absorption.
Page 137 Health and safety information test methods and performance requirements the effects of radio frequency energy (RF) for hearing aids and wireless phones so that exposures characteristic of wireless phones no interference occurs when a person uses a have yielded conflicting results that often compatible phone and a compatible hearing cannot be repeated in other laboratories.
Page 138 what the results of such studies mean for 11. What research is needed to decide human health. whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk? Three large epidemiology studies have been published since December 2000. Between A combination of laboratory studies and them, the studies investigated any possible epidemiological studies of people actually association between the use of wireless...
Page 139 Health and safety information time tumors develop - if they do - may be Occupational Safety and Health many, many years. The interpretation of Administration’s (OSHA): epidemiological studies is hampered by http://www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/ difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure radiofrequencyradiation/index.html during day-to-day use of wireless phones. National Institute for Occupational Safety Many factors affect this measurement, such and Health (NIOSH):...

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