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* 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.
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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.
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Be aware of special regulations Accessories and batteries Meet any special regulations in force in any Use only Samsung-approved batteries and area and always switch off your phone accessories, such as headsets and PC data whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it cables.
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About this Guide • Camera and camcorder Use the camera module This User’s Guide provides you with on your phone to take a condensed information about how to use photo or record a video. your phone. In this guide, the following instruction icons Special appear: eatures of your phone...
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• Web browser • Name card Access the wireless web Create name cards with to get up-to-the-minute your number and profile. information and a wide Whenever introducing variety of media content. yourself to others, use this convenient electronic name card. •...
Send messages........16 Contents View messages ........17 Use Bluetooth ......... 17 Unpack Menu functions Make sure you have each item All menu options listed Get started Health and safety information First steps to operating your phone Assemble and charge the phone ....6 Power on or off.........
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Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 Call log 3 Applications 5 Messaging 9 Settings 1 Recent contacts 1 Music player 1 Create message 1 Time and date 2 Missed calls 2 Java world 2 My messages 2 Phone settings 3 Dialled calls...
• User’s Guide You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider. To AC power outlet...
Phone layout Removing the battery cover With the phone open Earpiece Main display Power on or off Navigation keys (Up/Down/Left/ Web access/ Right) Switch on 1. Open the phone. Confirm key Right soft key 2. Press and hold [ Left soft key Power on/off/ Menu exit key Volume key...
Get started With the phone closed In Idle mode, launch the web browser. In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu option or confirm Camera lens input. External display Camera key Multi function Make or answer a call. jack In Idle mode, retrieve numbers recently dialled, missed, or received.
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Icons Enter numbers, letters, and some The following icons may appear on the top special characters. line of the screen to indicate your phone’s In Idle mode, press and hold [1] status. Depending on your country or to access your voicemail server. service provider, the icons shown on the Press and hold [0] to enter an display may vary.
Get started Access menu functions Roaming network Call diverting feature active 1. Press a desired soft key. Select an option 2. Press the Navigation Home Zone, if registered for the keys to move to the next appropriate service or previous option. Office Zone, if registered for the 3.
Enter text 3. When the word displays correctly, press [ ] to Change the • Press and hold [ ] to insert a space. text input switch between T9 mode Otherwise, press [0] to mode ) and AB mode display alternative word choices.
Get started • Press [C] to delete In Idle mode, press [ / ] to Key tone characters one by one. adjust the key tone volume. volume • Press and hold [C] to clear the entire display. 1. In Idle mode, press Idle mode Customise your phone <Menu>...
Step outside the phone You can activate Silent mode Silent mode to avoid disturbing other Begin with call functions, camera, web browser, people. In Idle mode, press and other special features and hold [ ]. Make or answer calls 1. In Idle mode, press Phone lock 1.
During a call, press [OK] and • Press <Options> Use the then <Yes> to activate the and select Select speakerphone speaker. one → Remove to feature drop one participant. Press [OK] again to switch back to the earpiece. 5. Press [ ] to end the multi-party call.
1. In Idle mode, press 1. In Idle mode, press View a View a <Menu> and select File <Menu> and select File photo video manager → Images → manager → Videos → Photos. Video clips. 2. Select the photo you 2.
Step outside the phone Use Phonebook Send messages 1. In Idle mode, enter a 1. In Idle mode, press Add a Send a text phone number and press <Menu> and select contact message <Options>. Messaging → Create message → Text 2.
1. In Idle mode, press View a 5. Add an image, a video <Menu> and select multimedia clip, or a sound. Messaging → My message 6. Select Text. messages → Inbox. 7. Enter the message text 2. Select a multimedia and press [OK].
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Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press 1. Access an application, Search for Send data <Menu> and select Phonebook, File and pair Settings → Bluetooth → manager, Calendar, or with a My devices → Search Memo. Bluetooth for new devices. device 2.
Phonebook Menu functions Menu Description All menu options listed Contact list Search for contact This section provides brief explanations of information stored in menu functions on your phone. Phonebook. Add new Add a new contact to Call log contact Phonebook. Menu Description Group...
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Menu functions Menu Description Menu Description Management Manage contacts in Alarm Set alarms. The alert Phonebook or change the type for a normal alarm default settings for corresponds to the call Phonebook. alert type setting. Service number View the SDN (Service Calculator Perform arithmetic Dialling Number) list...
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Browser Menu Description Browser Select a connection Menu Description settings profile to be used for Home Connect your phone to accessing the wireless the network and load the web. homepage of the wireless web service provider. Messaging Enter URL Enter a URL address and Menu Description access the associated...
Menu functions Calendar Menu Description Keep track of your schedule. Settings Set up various options for using the messaging services. Camera SOS messages Specify options for Use the camera embedded in your phone to sending and receiving an take photos and record videos. SOS message.
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Menu Description Menu Description Phone settings Use [Down], [Left], and Display settings Select a display style for → Shortcuts [Right] as shortcuts to → Main menu the main menu screen. access specific menus style directly from Idle mode. Display settings Adjust the brightness of Phone settings Set up a menu of your...
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Menu functions Menu Description Menu Description Display settings Set the phone to display Sound settings Set how the phone acts → Show caller missed call notifications → Silent mode to alert you to a specific information with the most recently event while in Silent missed caller’s mode.
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Menu Description Menu Description Network Set the phone to hide Security → PIN Activate your PIN to check protect your SIM card services → your phone number from against unauthorised use. Caller ID the person you are calling. Security → Change the PIN.
Health and safety information Health and safety Menu Description information Security → Fixed Set the phone to restrict dialling mode calls to a limited set of phone numbers, if Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) supported by your SIM Signals card. Certification Information (SAR) Security →...
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1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 exposure guidelines when used with a W/kg). The FCC exposure limit incorporates Samsung accessory designated for this a substantial margin of safety to give product or when used with an accessroy that...
Health and safety information Consumer Information on Wireless telephone wiring in a house, typically Phones operate at far lower power levels, and thus produce RF exposures well within the FCC's The U.S. Food and Drug Administration compliance limits. (FDA) has published a series of Questions Do wireless phones pose a health and Answers for consumers relating to radio hazard?
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What is FDA's role concerning the • “Cooperate in providing users of wireless safety of wireless phones? phones with the best possible information on possible effects of Under the law, FDA does not review the wireless phone use on human health. safety of radiation-emitting consumer products such as wireless phones before FDA belongs to an interagency working...
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Health and safety information must comply with FCC safety guidelines that suggested that low levels of RF could limit RF exposure. FCC relies on FDA and accelerate the development of cancer in other health agencies for safety questions laboratory animals. However, many of the about wireless phones.
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answer questions about long-term Many factors affect this measurement, such exposures, since the average period of as the angle at which the phone is held, or phone use in these studies was around three which model of phone is used. years.
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Health and safety information Agreement (CRADA) to do research on • “If you must conduct extended wireless phone safety. FDA provides the conversations by wireless phone every scientific oversight, obtaining input from day, you could place more distance experts in government, industry, and between your body and the source of the academic organizations.
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the time of wireless phone use and reduce the absorption of RF energy in the increasing the distance between the user head because the phone, which is the source and the RF source will reduce RF exposure. of the RF emissions, will not be placed against the head.
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Health and safety information not work as advertised. Unlike “hand-free” medical device manufacturers, and many kits, these so-called “shields” may interfere other groups, was completed in late 2000. with proper operation of the phone. The This standard will allow manufacturers to phone may be forced to boost its power to ensure that cardiac pacemakers and compensate, leading to an increase in RF...
Road Safety http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/ • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Your wireless phone gives you the powerful http://www.epa.gov/radiation/ ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an important • Occupational Safety and Health responsibility accompanies the benefits of Administration's (OSHA): wireless phones, one that every user must http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/ uphold.
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Health and safety information 3. Position your wireless phone within easy 7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional reach. Be able to access your wireless conversations that may be distracting. phone without removing your eyes from Make people you are talking with aware the road.
roadside assistance or other special non- position (held to your ear with the antenna emergency number. pointing over your shoulder). “The wireless industry reminds you to Using Your Phone Near Other use your phone safely when driving.” Electronic Devices For more information, please call 1-888- Most modern electronic equipment is 901-SAFE, or visit our web-site www.wow- shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals.
Health and safety information • should not carry the phone in a breast Vehicles pocket. RF signals may affect improperly installed or • should use the ear opposite the inadequately shielded electronic systems in pacemaker to minimize potential motor vehicles. Check with the interference.
Areas with a potentially explosive network services and/or phone features are atmosphere are often but not always clearly in use. Check with local service providers. marked. They include below deck on boats, To make an emergency call: chemical transfer or storage facilities, 1.
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Health and safety information Your phone is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to play with it because they could This equipment generates, uses and can hurt themselves and others, damage the radiate radio frequency energy and,f not phone or make calls that increase your installed and used in accordance with the phone bill.
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Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted Changes or modifications made in the radio and operating properly. phone, not expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s authority to operate the • Do not store or carry flammable liquids, equipment.
Health and safety information Product Performance • Switch your phone off before boarding an aircraft. The use of wireless phone in Getting the Most Out of Your Signal aircraft is illegal and may be dangerous Reception to the aircraft's operation. The quality of each call you make or receive •...
Understanding How Your Phone • Avoid exposing your phone and Operates accessories to rain or liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, immediately turn Your phone is basically a radio transmitter the power off and remove the battery. If and receiver.
+ and - terminals of the battery (metal discharge itself over time. strips on the battery), for example when • Use only Samsung-approved batteries you carry a spare battery in a pocket or and recharge your battery only with bag. Short-circuiting the terminals may Samsung-approved chargers.
• Do not store the phone in hot areas. safe disposal options for Li-Ion batteries, High temperatures can shorten the life of contact your nearest Samsung electronic devices, damage batteries, authorized service center. Always and warp or melt certain plastics.
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Health and safety information stove or a radiator. The phone may • When the phone or battery gets wet, the label indicating water damage inside the phone explode when overheated. changes colour. In this case, phone repairs are • When the phone or battery gets wet, the no longer guaranteed by the manufacturer's label indicating water damage inside the warranty, even if the warranty for your phone...
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