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* Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide. World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-11975A English (SEA). 09/2006. Rev. 1.1...
Important safety precautions Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal. Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.
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Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories, out of the reach of small children. Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung-approved batteries and accessories such as headsets and PC data cables. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage you or your phone and may be dangerous.
About this Guide This User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get started” and “Step outside the phone.” In this guide, the following instruction icons appear: Indicates that you need to pay careful attention to the subsequent...
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• Phone to TV View photos and video clips captured with the phone on your TV screen. • File viewer Open documents in various formats on the phone without corruption. • Bluetooth Transfer media files and personal data and connect to other devices using free, wireless Bluetooth technology.
Contents Unpack Make sure you have each item Your phone Keys, features, and locations Get started First steps to operating your phone Install and charge the phone ... 7 Power on or off... 8 Keys and display ... 9 Access menu functions ... 12 Customise your phone ...
Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 Call log p. 34 1 Recent contacts p. 34 2 Missed calls p. 35 3 Dialled calls p. 35 4 Received calls p. 35 5 Delete all p.
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. Your phone Keys, features, and locations Earpiece...
Get started First steps to operating your phone SIM card information When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services. Install and charge the phone Remove the Insert the SIM...
Get started When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter from the power outlet. Remove the adapter from the phone. Low battery indicator When the battery is low: • a warning tone sounds, • the low battery message displays, and •...
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 and at a hospital.
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Get started Delete characters from the display, or items in an application. Press and hold to switch the phone on or off. End a call. In Menu mode, cancel input and return the phone to Idle mode. Enter numbers, letters, and some special characters.
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Display Layout Icons display various icons. Text and graphics display messages, instructions, and information you enter. Soft key function Menu Contacts indicators show the current functions assigned to the soft keys. Received signal strength Icons GPRS network Connecting to GPRS network Transferring data in GPRS network...
Get started Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connected p. 92 Bluetooth active Music playback in progress Music playback paused Memory card inserted p. 26 Alarm set Silent mode (Vibration) Silent mode (Mute) Call ringer set to vibrate Mute mode, during a call Battery power level 1.
Select an 1. Press a desired soft key. option 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. 4. To exit, choose either of the following methods.
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Get started You can set wallpaper for the Idle mode idle screen on the main wallpaper display. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Display settings → Wallpaper → Main display. 2. Select an image or a video category.
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You can set up a menu of My Menu your own favourite menu items. To set a My menu item: 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Phone settings → My menu. 2. Select an item to be changed.
Make/Answer calls 1. In Idle mode, enter an Make a call area code and phone number. 2. Press [ 3. To end the call, press 1. When the phone rings, Answer press [ a call 2. To end the call, press Press [ / ].
Use these methods: • Download from the wireless web p. 50 • Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC Studio Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide • Receive via Bluetooth p. 92 • Copy to a memory card...
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Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press Create a <Menu> and select play list Applications → Music player. 2. Press <Options> and select Add music from → Phone or Memory card. 3. Press [ ] to select the files you want and press <Select>.
Browse the web Using a built-in web browser, you can easily access the wireless web to get a variety of up-to-date services and information and to download web content. In Idle mode, press [ ]. Launch the web browser • To scroll through browser Navigate items, press [Up] or...
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Step outside the phone To the SIM card: Add a 1. In Idle mode, enter a contact phone number and press <Options>. 2. Select Save contact → SIM → New. 3. Enter a name. 4. Press <Save> to save the contact.
Send messages 1. In Idle mode, press Send a text <Menu> and select message Messages → Create (SMS) message → Text message. 2. Enter the message text. 3. Press <Options> and select Save and send or Send only. 4. Enter destination numbers.
Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press Send an <Menu> and select e-mail Messages → Create message → Email. 2. Select Subject. 3. Enter the e-mail subject and press [ ]. 4. Select Message. 5. Enter the e-mail text and press [ ].
From the Inbox: 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → My messages → Inbox. 2. Select an MMS message 1. In Idle mode, press View an <Menu> and select e-mail Messages → My messages → Email inbox. 2.
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Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press Search for <Menu> and select and pair Settings → Bluetooth → with a My devices → Search Bluetooth for new devices. device 2. Select a device. 3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and press <OK>.
Use a memory card You can use an optional microSD memory card to increase your phone’s memory capacity. • Frequent erasing and Important writing will shorten a memory card’s lifespan. card • Do not remove the card information while inserted in phone. And don’t turn off the phone while data is being accessed or transferred.
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Step outside the phone 1. Slide the card into the Insert a card slot, with the label memory side face down. card 2. Press the card until it locks into place. Some memory cards may not fit in the memory card slot.
Watch the phone display on a You can view the display of your phone on a TV screen by connecting the phone and TV with a TV out cable. This enables you to enjoy the photos, videos and music stored in the phone’s memory with your family or friends on a larger screen.
Enter text AB, T9, Number, and Symbol modes You can enter text for some features, such as Messages, Phonebook, or Calendar, using AB mode, T9 mode, Number mode, and Symbol mode. Changing the text input mode • Press and hold [ ] to switch between T9 mode ( ) and AB mode ( Depending on your country, you may...
• Press [C] to delete characters one by one. Press and hold [C] to clear the display. Using T9 mode T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes. Entering a word in T9 mode 1.
Using Number mode Number mode enables you to enter numbers. Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want. Using Symbol mode Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols. Press scroll to a symbol set the Navigation keys. select a symbol the corresponding number key.
Redialling recent numbers 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to display the list of recent numbers. 2. Scroll to the number you want and press Making a call from Phonebook Once you have stored a number in Phonebook, you can dial the number by selecting it from Phonebook.
Call functions Using the headset Use the headset to make or answer calls without holding the phone. Connect the headset to the jack on the left side of the phone. The button on the headset works as follows: Press redial the last call the button twice.
3. Press <Options> and select End held call to end the call on hold. 4. To end the current call, press Using the speakerphone feature Use your phone as a speakerphone to talk and listen with the phone a short distance away.
• Join: set up a multi-party call by adding a caller on hold to a currently active call. You can include up to 5 people on a multi-party call. • Private: have a private conversation with one multi-party call participant. The other participants can converse with each other.
Using call log options While viewing call details, press <Options> to access the following options: • Call: edit the number and dial it. • Add to Phonebook: save the number to Phonebook. • Send: send an SMS or MMS message to the selected number.
Menu functions Call costs (Menu 1.7) This network feature displays the cost of calls. This menu is available only if supported by your SIM card. Note that this is not intended to be used for billing purposes. • Last call cost: check the cost of your last call.
Finding a contact in Idle mode You can find contacts in Idle mode, by the spelling of a contact name. The phone searches for the contact names starting with the letters labelled on any of the keys you pressed. 1. In Idle mode, press the number keys containing the letters you want.
Menu functions Storing a contact on the SIM card 1. Select SIM. 2. Enter information about the contact. • Name: assign a name. • Phone number: add a number. • Location: assign a location number. S T o assign a caller ID image or video, ringtone, or group, the contact must be saved to the phone’s memory.
Assigning speed dial numbers 1. Select a key location from 2 to 9. Key 1 is reserved for your voicemail server. 2. Select a contact from the contact list. 3. Select a number, if the contact has more than one number. Managing speed dial entries From the Speed dial screen, press <Options>...
Menu functions • Save new contact to: select a default memory location for saving contacts. If you select Always ask, the phone will ask you to select a memory location each time you save a number. • Copy all to: copy all of the contacts stored on the SIM card to the phone’s memory, or vice versa.
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• Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC Studio PC Studio User’s Guide • Receive via an active Bluetooth connection p. 92 • Copy to a memory card and insert the card into the phone p. 25 The downloaded or received files are stored in the Music folder.
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Menu functions Using music player options From the music player screen, press <Options> to access the following options: • Play/Pause: begin or pause playback. • Transfer to Bluetooth stereo headset/Transfer to phone: switch the sound output to a Bluetooth stereo headset or the phone speaker.
• Activate key: get a licence key when the key for the selected DRM file expires. • Remove: remove the selected file or all files from the play list. • Details: access the file properties. • Key management: manage the licence keys you have acquired.
Menu functions • Limit for email: You can record a voice memo for adding to an e-mail. • Maximum 1 hour: You can record a voice memo of up to one hour. Image editor (Menu 3.3) Use this menu to edit your photos using various editing tools.
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3. Select an item, or enter text to be inserted and press <Options> and select OK. 4. Adjust the position of the inserted item. 5. Press <Done>, or press <Options> and select Done. 6. Press <Options> and select Save as. 7.
Menu functions Java world (Menu 3.4) Use this menu to access the embedded Java games and downloaded Java applications. Accessing an embedded game 1. Select My games → a game. 2. If necessary, press [ ]. Using Java application options From the application list, press <Options>...
Applying daylight saving time 1. From the world map, press <Options> and select Apply daylight saving time. 2. Press [ ] to select the time zones you want. 3. Press <Save>. Alarm (Menu 3.6) Use this menu to set alarms. The alert type for a normal alarm corresponds to the call alert type settings.
Menu functions 1. Enter the first number. • Press <.()> to insert a decimal point or bracket. • Press [ ] or [ ] to move the cursor. 2. Press one of the Navigation keys to access the math function you want. 3.
Stopwatch (Menu 3.10) Use this menu to measure elapsed time. The maximum time is 10 hours. 1. Press [ ] to start the stopwatch. 2. Press [ ] to check an interval. You can repeat this step for a total of 4 intervals. Key management (Menu 3.11) Use this menu to manage the licence keys...
Menu functions SIM AT (Menu 3.13) This menu is available if you use a SIM AT card that supports SIM Application Toolkit menus and provides additional services, such as news, weather, sports, entertainment, and location services. Available services may vary, depending on your service provider’s plans.
• Go to homepage: return to the homepage. • Keys to buy: send a request for buying a licence key for a DRM file. This option will be available only when you access the web browser from a message containing a DRM file. •...
Menu functions Bookmarks (Menu 4.3) Use this menu to save URL addresses in order to quickly access web pages. Adding a bookmark 1. Press <Add>. If a bookmark has already been saved, press <Options> and select Add bookmark. 2. Enter a title for the bookmark and press [Down].
Clear cache (Menu 4.6) Use this menu to clear information stored in the cache, a temporary memory site that stores recently accessed web pages. Browser settings (Menu 4.7) Use this menu to select a connection profile to be used for accessing the wireless web. You can also create or edit a profile.
Menu functions Using options while composing an SMS message While composing a message, press <Options> to access the following options: • Send only: just send the message. • Save and send: send the message and then save it in the Sentbox folder. •...
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5. Select the Sound line. 6. Select Add sound and add a sound clip. 7. Select the Message line. 8. Enter the message text and press [ ]. 9. When you have finished, press <Options> and select Send. 10. Enter a phone number or an e-mail address.
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Menu functions Email (Menu 5.1.3) You can create and send e-mails that include text, audio, and images. Creating and sending an e-mail 1. Select the Subject line. You can use various options by pressing Options < > in each field. next section 2.
• Attach: attach Phonebook entries as namecards or calendar data as data format attachments. • Remove subject/Remove message/ Remove attachment: remove an added item. • Remove all attachments: delete all attached files. My messages (Menu 5.2) Use this menu to access messages you have received, sent, or which have failed in sending.
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Menu functions • Reply via multimedia message to: reply to the sender via MMS. • Forward: forward the message to other people. • Zoom view: reduce the font size so that you can view more text on one screen. • View as vivid message/View as: view the message in 3D view mode or switch back to normal view mode.
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Configuration messages • Install: apply the configuration specified in the message to your phone. • Delete: delete the message. • Lock/Unlock: lock the message to protect it from being deleted, or unlock the message. Push messages • Go to URL: connect to the URL address specified in the message.
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Menu functions • Send again: retry sending the message. • Forward: forward the message to other people. • Zoom view: reduce the font size so that you can view more text on one screen. • Cut address: extract URLs, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message.
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• Retrieved from the server • Being retrieved • Failed to be retrieved A ! icon next to a message means that the message is of high priority. A grey- coloured message icon indicates low priority. 3. Select an e-mail or a header. 4.
Menu functions 2. Enter a folder name and press <Options> → OK. Using folder options On the folder list, press <Options> to access the following options: • Open: open the selected folder. • Create folder: add a new folder. • Rename folder: change the folder name.
Delete all (Menu 5.4) Use this menu to delete messages in each message folder all at once. 1. Press [ ] to select the message folders to be cleared. Pressing the key twice displays the message types so that you can specify the ones to be cleared.
Menu functions Default type: set the default message type. The network can convert the messages into the selected format. Default validity: set the length of time your messages are stored in the SMS server. Setting name: enter a profile name. Multimedia messages (Menu 5.5.2) You can configure MMS settings.
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- Manual: the phone displays notifications. Use the Retrieve option to manually download new messages. - Automatic: the phone automatically retrieves messages from the server. - Reject: the phone rejects all messages. • Block list: store phone numbers and e-mail addresses from which you want to reject messages.
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Menu functions • Receiving options: set up the options for receiving e-mails: Check interval: determine how often the phone checks the server for incoming e-mails. If you select Do not notify, use the Check for new email option to receive new e-mails manually. Send read receipt: determine whether or not the phone sends a read-reply for incoming e-mails.
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- Connect to POP3 server first/ Connect to IMAP4 server first: connect to the POP3 or IMAP4 server before connecting to the SMTP server to send e-mails. - Protocol type: select the protocol for the incoming e-mail server. The remaining options depend on the protocol type setting.
Menu functions - Same as IMAP4: select if you want the SMTP server to have the same parameters as the IMAP4 server. - SMTP user ID: enter the SMTP user name. - SMTP password: enter the SMTP password. - Include attachments: select this option to receive attachments with e-mails.
• Message sending: select whether you send message or not in an emergency. • Recipients: specify the home numbers to which you want to send SOS messages. • Repeat sending: select how many times you send a message repeatedly. • Incoming SOS alert: select whether you allow incoming SOS alert or not.
Menu functions Your service provider supports only count- based or unlimited-access DRM files. Images (Menu 6.1) This menu displays photos you have taken and images you have downloaded, received in messages, or imported from a computer. Viewing an image 1. Select an image folder. 2.
• Lock/Unlock: lock the file to protect it from being deleted, or unlock the file. • Print via Bluetooth: print the image by connecting the phone to a printer via Bluetooth. Some printers may not be compatible with the phone. •...
Menu functions • Set as: set the video clip, if saved as a 3gp file, as wallpaper for the main display or caller ID image for a Phonebook entry. • Activate key: get a new licence key when the key for the selected DRM file expires.
• Send via: send the file via MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth. • Set as: set the file as your ringtone or as a ringtone for a Phonebook entry. • Activate key: get a new licence key when the key for the selected DRM file expires.
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Menu functions Function Zooms in or out. Searches forward through the document for the text you want. Returns to the first page. Searches backward through the document for the text you want. Returns to the previous page. Rotates the document. Moves to the next page.
• Flow mode: switch the screen to Flow mode. The text is rearranged for easy viewing in a text file (*.txt). You can scroll through the text only by pressing [Up] or [Down]. • Hide controller/Show controller: hide or show the shortcut tool bar of the file viewer.
Menu functions Calendar (Menu 7) The Calendar menu enables you to keep track of your schedule. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Calendar. Selecting a day on the calendar When you enter the Calendar menu, the calendar in Month view appears with today’s date indicated by a grey box.
• Until: set the ending date, if the appointment will recur. Press <Save> to save the appointment. Entering an anniversary 1. Select a date on the calendar. 2. Press <Options> and select Create → Anniversary. 3. Enter information or change the settings: •...
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Menu functions 2. Select an item to view its details. 3. Press [Left] or [Right] to access the other items scheduled for the selected day. While viewing an item, press <Options> to access the following options: • Edit: edit the item. •...
• Task priority (Red: high, Blue: normal, Grey: low) • Completed task Week view You can view items for the selected week. A cell on the timetable indicates the presence of a schedule item. Select a cell in the day you want.
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Menu functions 4. To Press delete the photo [C] and then <Yes>. return to Capture <Preview> mode Using camera options in Capture mode In Capture mode, press < following options: • Record video: switch to Record mode. • Shooting mode: take a photo in the following modes: Single shot: take a photo in Normal mode.
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White balance: adjust the colour balance of the image. You can make your photo appear warmer or cooler. ISO: change the ISO setting, which controls the sensitivity of your camera. For low light situations, select a higher ISO number. The higher the ISO number, the faster the camera shutter functions and the more sensitive the camera is to light.
Menu functions Using photo options After saving a photo, press <Options> to access the following options: • View: access one of the multi-shot photos. • Viewfinder: return to Capture mode. • Send via: send the file via MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth. •...
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5. To Press return to Record <Preview>. mode Using camera options in Record mode In Record mode, press < > to access the following options: • Take photo: switch to Capture mode. • Effects: change the colour tone or apply a special effect.
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Menu functions Using the keypad in Record mode You can use the keypad to customise your camera settings in Record mode. Function Left/Right Adjusts the brightness. Up/Down Zooms in or out. Flips the image vertically. Shows the mirror image. Switches to Capture mode.
Settings (Menu 9) The Settings menu provides you with various setting options to customise the phone to your preferences and needs. You can also reset the settings to their default status. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Settings. Time and date (Menu 9.1) Use this menu to change the time and date...
Menu functions Shortcuts (Menu 9.2.3) You can use the Navigation keys as shortcuts to access specific menus directly from Idle mode. Use this menu to assign a shortcut to a key. [Up] is fixed as a shortcut to My Menu mode. Assigning a shortcut menu 1.
• Active flip: answer an incoming call by opening the phone. • Anykey answer: answer an incoming call by pressing any key, except for <Reject> and Offline mode (Menu 9.2.7) Use this menu to switch the phone to Offline mode or back to Online mode. Display settings (Menu 9.3) Use this menu to change settings for the...
Menu functions Show caller information Use this menu to set the phone to display missed call notifications with the most recently missed caller’s information. TV-out settings (Menu 9.3.7) Use this menu to select a video system for a Sound settings (Menu 9.4) Use this menu to customise various sound settings.
Use this menu to customise additional tones for the phone. • Minute minder: set the phone to beep every minute during an outgoing call to keep you informed of the length of your call. • Connection tone: set the phone to beep when an outgoing call connects to the system.
Menu functions Call diverting (Menu 9.6.1) This network service reroutes incoming calls to a phone number that you specify. 1. Select a call diverting option: • Divert always: divert all calls. • Busy: divert calls when you are on another call. •...
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3. Select Activate. To deactivate call barring, select Deactivate. 4. Enter the call barring password supplied by your service provider and press <Select>. Call waiting (Menu 9.6.3) This network service informs you when someone is trying to reach you while you are on another call.
Menu functions • Outside access: enable calls to numbers other than those in the closed user group. This feature depends on the nature of your CUG subscription. • Default group: enable the default CUG, if you have set one with your service provider.
• Secure mode: determine if the phone asks for your confirmation when other devices access your data. • Bluetooth services: display available Bluetooth services. Searching for and pairing with a Bluetooth device 1. From the Bluetooth menu, select My devices. 2.
Menu functions • Service list: access the Bluetooth service list of the device. • Rename: rename the paired device. • Authorise device/Unauthorised device: determine whether or not the phone asks you to permit connection when other devices try to connect to your phone.
Change PIN code (Menu 9.8.2) Use this menu to change your PIN. The PIN check feature must be enabled to change the PIN. Phone lock (Menu 9.8.3) Use this menu to lock the phone from unauthorised use. When this feature is enabled, you must enter a 4- to 8-digit phone password each time the phone is switched on.
Menu functions Sending of the tracking message will be billed to the user of the unauthorised SIM card. To use your phone with any other SIM card, you must first deactivate the Mobile tracker feature. 1. Enter the phone password and press <OK>.
• Linger time: set a time period after which the network is disconnected if there has been no new data traffic in that time. • DNS: activate or deactivate the DNS (Domain Name Server) addresses. • DNS 1 and DNS 2: enter the primary and secondary DNS addresses.
Solve problems Solve problems Help and personal needs To save the time and expense of an unnecessary service call, perform the simple checks in this section before contacting a service professional. When you switch on your phone, the following messages may appear: “Insert SIM card”...
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If the above guidelines do not help you to solve the problem, take note of: • The model and serial numbers of your phone • Your warranty details • A clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales service.
Health and safety information Health and safety information SAR certification information This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves. Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured to not exceed the limits for exposure to radio- frequency (RF) energy, as recommended by the EU Council.
• If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. • Use only Samsung-approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. Disconnect the charger from the power source when it is not in use. Do not leave the battery...
Health and safety information • Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Road safety Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold.
is taking place, switch off your phone immediately. Hearing aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Other medical devices If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately...
Health and safety information where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders, and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Emergency calls This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless, and landline networks as well as user- programmed functions, which cannot...
equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Improperly installed wireless equipment could result in serious injury if the air bag inflates. • Switch off your phone before boarding an aircraft. It is dangerous and illegal to use wireless phones in an aircraft because they can interfere with the operation of the aircraft.
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Health and safety information slightly dampened in a mild soap-and- water solution. • Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device’s moving parts and prevent proper operation. • Do not put the phone in or on heating devices, such as a microwave oven, stove, or radiator.
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