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D U A L - B A N D
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Samsung SGH-a187 P O R T A B L E D U A L - 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, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 3 Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Phone? For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at: www.samsungtelecom.com/support GH68-29815A Printed in Mexico T9 Text Input is licensed by Tegic Communications and is covered by U.S. Pat. 5,818,437; U.S. Pat. 5,953,541; U.S. Pat. 6,011,554 and other patents pending.
  • Page 4 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 THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ... 4 Activating Your Phone ....... 4 Powering On or Off the Phone .
  • Page 6 Reject List ........44 Service Numbers (SIM-dependent) .
  • Page 7 Your Handset ........89 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ....90 UL Certified Travel Adapter .

  • Page 8: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started This section describes how to start using your phone by activating your service and setting up your voicemail. Activating Your Phone When you subscribe to a cellular network, a plug-in SIM card is provided with your subscription details, such as your PIN and other optional services.

  • Page 9: Installing The Battery

    Important!: The plug-in SIM card information and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratching or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of reach of small children. Removing the SIM Card To remove the SIM card, slide it away from the socket.

  • Page 10: Charging A Battery

    Charging a Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use the travel adaptor to charge the battery, and use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers. Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time.

  • Page 11: Low Battery Indicator

    Incorrect Correct Plug the adaptor into a standard AC wall outlet. When charging is finished, unplug the adaptor from the power outlet. Remove the adaptor from the charger port. Note: You must unplug the adaptor before removing the battery from the phone during charging to avoid damage.

  • Page 12: Powering On Or Off The Phone

    Press and hold the key or the phone power-on screen displays. If the phone asks you to enter a password, enter a password and press the OK soft key ( For more information, refer to “Change Phone Password” on page 55. If the phone asks for a PIN, enter the PIN and press the OK soft key or the key.

  • Page 13: Refilling Your Account

    You can refill your account using your phone. In Idle mode, press Menu Address Book Contact List. Highlight AT&T Refill Your Account and press Options Call. When connected, follow the instructions to refill your account. You can also select AT&T Account Balance to: •...

  • Page 14: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

    Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also displays the screen and the icons that are displayed when the phone is in use. Features of Your Phone Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many features. The following list outlines a few of the most important features included in your phone.
  • Page 15 The following list correlates to the front view illustration. Earpiece: Used to listen to audio from your phone. Volume key: allows you to adjust the ring volume while in standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call. When receiving an incoming call, briefly press down either end of the volume key to mute the ring tone.

  • Page 16: Internal Display Layout

    Power on/off/Menu Exit key: Ends a call. Press and hold this key for a few seconds to power your phone On or Off. While in the main menu, it returns the phone to Idle mode and cancels your input. When you receive an incoming call, press it to reject the call.
  • Page 17 This list identifies the symbols that appear on your phone’s display and Indicator area: Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Appears when a new text message has been received. Appears when a new multimedia message has been received.

  • Page 18: Selecting Functions And Options

    Displays when Bluetooth is activated. Selecting Functions and Options Your phone offers a set of functions that can be customized for your ease and specific needs. These functions are arranged in menus and submenus, accessed using the two soft keys. Each menu and submenu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function.

  • Page 19: Command Keys

    To select the function displayed or the option highlighted, press • key. To view the next function or highlight the next option on a list, press the • Down Navigation key. To move back to the previous function or option on a list, press the Up •...
  • Page 20 The Send key is used to answer calls, dial calls, and to recall the last numbers dialed, received, or missed. • Press and hold the Send key to turn on your phone. Press the Send key once to answer calls. •...

  • Page 21: Section 3: Menu Navigation

    Section 3: Menu Navigation This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. Accessing Menus Menus and submenus can be accessed by scrolling using the Navigation keys or by using the shortcut keys. Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling In Idle mode, press Menu Settings menu contains submenus, you can access them by highlighting the option and by pressing the Select soft key...
  • Page 22 The Navigation Keys (see "Navigation Keys" on page 14) come preset. To change the Navigation Keys, follow these steps: In Idle mode, press Menu Settings Shortcuts. You can change the Up, Down, Left, and Right menu options by highlighting the option and pressing the Options soft key.

  • Page 23: Menu Navigation Notation

    Highlight an Empty slot. Press Options Assign. Use the Navigation keys and the More soft key to navigate to the menu you want to assign. Press the Assign soft key to assign your menu selection to the Empty slot. Menu Navigation Notation In order to direct you to a menu, submenu, or menu item, a notation similar to the following is used throughout this manual: In Idle mode, press Menu...

  • Page 24: Section 4: Call Functions

    Section 4: Call Functions This section describes how to make and answer a call. It also includes the features and functionality associated with making and answering a call. Making a Call In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone number, and press key.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Call Volume

    During a call, if you want to adjust the earpiece volume, use the Up or Down volume key. Answering a Call When a call is received, the phone rings and displays the caller’s phone number or name, if stored in the Address Book. In Idle mode, press the key or the Accept soft key to answer the incoming call.

  • Page 26: Call Time

    The number of calls you have missed displays on the Idle screen when a call is missed. To view the number details, use the following steps: Press the View soft key. The most recent missed call displays. Note: If there is a voicemail sent by the same number, associated icons display and can be selected.

  • Page 27: Data Volume

    In Idle mode, press Menu My Stuff Recent Calls Data Volume. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to view the following information: • Last Sent Data: shows the size of data sent last. • Last Received Data: shows the size of data received last. •...
  • Page 28 You can place the current call on hold whenever you want. You can also make another call while you have a call in progress, if your network supports this service. To put a call on hold: While on a call, press the left soft key Options. Highlight Hold and press the Select soft key.
  • Page 29 You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off so that the other person cannot hear you. Example: You want to say something to a person in the room, but do not want the person on the phone to hear you. During a call, to switch the microphone off temporarily: Press the Mute soft key .
  • Page 30 Press the Select soft key to make your selection or the Back soft key to return to the contact information. For further details about the Address Book feature, see “Finding an Address Book Entry” on page 40. Call Waiting The Call Waiting feature allows you to answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if this service is supported by the network, and you have set the Call Waiting-Voice Calls option to Activate (see ‘Call Waiting”...

  • Page 31: Section 5: Entering Text

    Section 5: Entering Text This section outlines how to select the desired text input mode when entering characters into your phone. This section also describes how to use the T9 predictive text entry system to reduce the amount of key strokes associated with entering text. Using the QWERTY Keypad This phone offers the convenience of a QWERTY keyboard-style keypad.

  • Page 32: Text Input Mode

    Symbols/Emoticons ( ): Press to display several screens of symbols. Press the key and then the display Emoticons. Space ( ): press to insert an empty space. Double press inserts a period and a space. Enter ( ): Press to start a new line. Backspace ( ): Press to delete the previous character, similar to the backspace key on a computer keyboard.

  • Page 33: Using T9 Predictive Text Mode

    T9 Predictive text input mode makes it easier to enter words by offering word suggestions based on a built-in dictionary. You can also add words to the dictionary to make future text entry even easier. Entering a Word in T9 Mode Press Options Text Mode appears as the text input mode indicator in the...

  • Page 34: Using Alphabet Mode

    Using Alphabet Mode The Alphabet, or ABC, mode does not make word suggestions. Press Options Text Mode Abc. Abc appears as the text input mode indicator in the upper right corner of the screen. Press each key only once for each letter. Entering Numbers, Punctuation Marks, and Symbols Numbers, punctuation marks, and symbols are entered in the...

  • Page 35: Entering Text In An Edit Field

    When you are editing a field, such as a contact name, the Abc mode is used by default. • To enter numbers or punctuation marks, press key that corresponds to the number or punctuation mark. and then press the To enter symbols, press •...

  • Page 36: Section 6: Messaging

    Section 6: Messaging This section describes how to send or receive different types of messages. It also includes the features and functionality associated with messaging. Types of Messages Your phone provides the following message types: Text Messages • • Multimedia (Picture) Messages IM Messages •...

  • Page 37: Creating And Sending New Multimedia Messages

    When you have finished writing your Text Message, press the Options soft key and choose from these additional options: • Advanced Options: allows you to add a subject; attach a file, a business card, an appointment, or a favorite URL; or select a language (English, Français, or Español).

  • Page 38: Retrieving New Messages

    current message. Highlight the URL and press the Select soft key or the key to insert it into your message. • Contact Info: allows you to choose an existing Address Book entry and insert the contact information into your message. Highlight the contact and press Options Select or the contact information into your message.
  • Page 39 Forward: allows you to forward this message to another recipient. • Save Address: allows you to save the sender’s or a recipient’s • information from the message to your Address Book. Highlight the information you want to save and press Options the keypad to edit the information, press the Save soft key, and select either New Contact or Existing Contact.

  • Page 40: Using Instant Messaging (Im)

    – Lock/Unlock: allows you to lock the message to protect it from deletion or unlock it to allow deletion. Deleting Messages You can delete messages individually, all messages in each message folder, or all of messages in all message folders. In Idle mode, press Menu Messaging Delete by Folders.

  • Page 41: Using Message Templates

    Highlight the New Account option and press the OK soft key or the key. Enter the required sign on information such as ID and password, then press the Down Navigation key. Note: The information required for sign on varies depending on the Instant Messaging provider you use.

  • Page 42: Used Space

    • Text Message: – Delivery Options: allows you to keep a copy of the message. – Text Message Center: provides the Service Center number telephone number. • Multimedia Message: – Delivery Options: allows you to: be alerted when the message is received and when it is read, set the message Priority (Low, Normal, or High), set the Expiration (1 Hour, 6 Hours, 1 Day, 1 Week, or Maximum), and set the Delivery After (Immediately, 1 Hour, 6 Hours, 12 Hours, 1...

  • Page 43: Using Mobile Email

    Take your email with you! With Mobile Email you can check your ® Yahoo! Mail, AOL Mail , AIM Mail, Windows Live Hotmail, AT&T Mail, Gmail, and other providers quickly and easily. Signing into Your Mobile Email To sign into your Mobile Email, follow these steps: Press Menu Mobile Email.

  • Page 44: Section 7: Understanding Your Address Book

    Section 7: Understanding Your Address Book This section describes how to manage your daily contacts by storing their name and number in your Address Book. Address Book entries can be sorted by name or entry. Using Contact List Tip: In Idle mode, press the Left or Right Navigation key until Contact List is highlighted, then press the key to access the Contact List.

  • Page 45: Adding A New Contact

    – Copy to Phone/SIM Card/SIM Card (FDN): allows you to copy the contact to the phone memory, your SIM card, or your SIM card FDN contacts, depending on where the contact is originally saved. – Send Business Card via: allows you to send a message to the selected entry that contains the information from an Address Book Business Card entry that you have on file.
  • Page 46 • Send Message: allows you to send a message to the selected contact entry as a Text message or a Multimedia message. • Call: dials the selected contact number. • Copy to Phone/SIM Card/SIM Card (FDN): allows you to copy the contact to the phone memory, your SIM card, or your SIM card FDN contacts, depending on where the contact is originally saved.

  • Page 47: Speed Dial List

    Press either the Dial soft key or the the call. Speed Dial List Once you have stored phone numbers from your Address book list, you can set a maximum of 8-speed dial entries and then dial them easily whenever you want, simply by pressing and holding the associated numeric key.

  • Page 48: Reject List

    The Reject List option shows numbers that you have set to be rejected during an incoming call. Rejected callers are sent directly to Voicemail. Adding New Entries to the Reject List To add one or more new entries to the Reject List, use the Add New option.

  • Page 49: Service Numbers (Sim-Dependent)

    The Service Numbers option allows you to display service numbers assigned to your phone. In Idle mode, press Menu Address Book Numbers. FDN Contacts FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported by your SIM card, allows you to restrict your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers.

  • Page 50: Sim Management

    You can copy your phone contacts to your SIM, copy your SIM contacts to your phone, and delete contacts from your SIM. Note: When adding or copying a Contact to the SIM card, only the name, phone number, and slot location are saved on the SIM card. To save additional information for a particular Contact, such as other phone numbers or an email address, copy the contact to the phone and add new fields to that Contact information.
  • Page 51 You can delete selected SIM Card entries or you can delete All the entries stored on the SIM Card. In Idle mode, press Menu Address Book SIM Management Delete Contacts from SIM. The Contact List that is stored on the SIM card displays. Highlight an entry to delete from the SIM card, then press key to place a check mark in the box to the left of the Contact name.

  • Page 52: Section 8: Changing Your Settings

    Section 8: Changing Your Settings This section includes tips on how to use your phone’s features, as well as how to change and customize the display settings, call handling, security settings, and other settings associated with your phone. Quick Tips Quick Tips connects you to the AT&T Quick Tips web page where you can find information on the operation of your phone.
  • Page 53 This list describes the sound settings for the following categories (tabs): • Call: Call Alert Type : allows you to select the way in which the selected – ringtone is played when a call comes in on the phone. • Melody: the phone sounds the selected melody. •...

  • Page 54: Display

    To change the setting for a highlighted option, press the • Change ( ) key. To save your changes, press the Save soft key. • The Silent profile causes the speaker to be muted and the phone only vibrates and displays information on its LCD. Note: The Silent profile can also be activated by pressing and holding the key or by reducing the volume to 0.
  • Page 55 Allows you to activate or deactivate the Shortcuts Toolbar that displays in Idle mode. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight On or Off. Press the Save soft key to save your setting. Press the Edit soft key ( ) while On is highlighted to modify the Shortcuts Toolbar.

  • Page 56: Time & Date

    This menu allows you to set a greeting to be displayed briefly when the phone is switched on. For details about entering characters, see “Using Alphabet Mode” on page 30. Time & Date This menu allows you to change the current time and date displayed.
  • Page 57 The Shortcuts option allows you to change the applications assigned to your Navigation keys. In Idle mode, press Menu Settings Shortcuts. Highlight a Navigation key and press the Options soft key. Highlight Change and press the Select soft key or key.
  • Page 58 Enter your 4- to 8-digit phone password and press the OK soft key or the key. Lock SIM Card When the SIM Lock feature is enabled, your phone only works with the current SIM. You must enter the SIM lock code to unlock the SIM so you can use a different SIM card.
  • Page 59 FDN (Fixed Dialing Number) mode, if supported by your SIM card, restricts your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers that are stored in the SIM FDN list. When this feature is enabled, you can make calls only to phone numbers stored in the FDN list on the SIM card.
  • Page 60 Note: User data, such as contacts, messages, pictures, and music, is not deleted. Restore Phone The Restore Phone option allows you to reset your phone to its default settings and delete all user data. In Idle mode, press Menu Settings Restore Phone.

  • Page 61: Calls

    This menu allows you to change the actions taken by the phone when dialing and receiving calls. In Idle mode, press Menu Settings Use the Up or Down navigation key to scroll to and select General or Voice Call. Press the Select soft key or the General This menu shows the following options: Show My Number...
  • Page 62 Example: You may want to forward your business calls to a colleague while you are on vacation. To set your call forwarding options: In Idle mode, press Menu Settings Voice Call Call Forwarding. Select one of the following options: • Forward Always: allows you to always forward Voice Calls and Data Call.

  • Page 63: Bluetooth

    In Idle mode, press Menu Settings Voice Call Call Waiting. Select the call type, Voice Calls or Data Call, to which the call waiting option is to be applied by pressing the Up or Down navigation key and then pressing the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 64 connection to your phone. It is recommended that you remain hidden unless necessary. In Idle mode, press Menu Settings If the second item in the Bluetooth menu is Discoverable : Off, then highlight it and press the Select soft key or the key.

  • Page 65: Applications Settings

    Note: The first time you try to pair with a handset, you and the owner of the other handset must enter the same Passkey. Once the handsets are paired, you do not need to use the Passkey again. If you are unable to pair with the device a popup displays on the screen.

  • Page 66: Used Space

    • Record Audio Settings (see page 76) • Calendar Settings (see page 78) • Address Book Settings (see page 45) Browser Settings You can set up various options for using Browser services. In Idle mode, press Menu Settings Applications Settings Browser Settings.

  • Page 67: Section 9: My Stuff

    Section 9: My Stuff The topics covered in this section are Applications, Audio, Games, Pictures, Tools, Other Files, Memory Card, and Used Space. Applications The Applications menu option allows you to access applications that are on the phone and also shop applications using AppCenter.
  • Page 68 Highlight the Shop Tones menu option to launch the WAP browser and select a file to download. Follow the on-screen options. These files are downloaded and stored in the Downloaded Tones folder. From the Audio Tones menu, select Downloaded Tones and press Select soft key or the Highlight an available entry and press the Options soft key.
  • Page 69 In Idle mode, Menu My Stuff Answer Tones. The following options display: • Shop Answer Tones: Launches the WAP browser. Choose and set an answer tone and follow the on-screen options. • Manage Answer Tones: Launches the WAP browser. You can assign Answer Tones to Callers and Groups, turn your greeting on or off, and shop for more Answer Tones.

  • Page 70: Games

    • Lock/Unlock: allows you to lock or unlock the audio file to prevent deletion. • Properties: allows you to view the Name, Date (of recording), Format, Length, Size, and Lock/Unlock status of the recorded audio. To play an audio file, highlight the recorded audio and press the key.

  • Page 71: Pictures

    The Picture menu option allows you to shop graphics using the WAP browser. You can download new images and graphics and save them to your Downloaded Graphics folder. You can also view your photos and set the wallpaper on your phone display. To access the Pictures menu option, use the following steps: In Idle mode, press Menu My Stuff...

  • Page 72: Tools

    The Tools menu provides access to the following: Camera, Music Player, Record Audio, Alarms, Calendar, Recent Calls, Memo, Calculator, Tip Calculator, Converter (for currency, length, weight, volume, area and temperature), World Clock, Timer, and Stopwatch. For more information, refer to “Tools” on page 70. Other Files This feature provides additional storage of other miscellaneous file types that may not fit into any of the previous categories.

  • Page 73: Used Space

    • Create Folder: allows you to create a new folder within the current folder. • Bluetooth Visibility: allows you to lock the file to prevent deletion. • Lock/Unlock: allows you to lock the file to prevent deletion. • Properties: allows you to view the Name, Date created, Format, Resolution, Size, Quality, and Lock/Unlock status of the file.

  • Page 74: Section 10: Tools

    Section 10: Tools The Tools menu provides access to the following: Camera, Music Player, Record Audio, Alarms, Calendar, Recent Calls, Memo, Calculator, Tip Calculator, Converter (for currency, length, weight, volume, area and temperature), World Clock, Timer, and Stopwatch. Camera You can take photographs by using the built-in camera functionality.

  • Page 75: Camera Options

    Press the Options key to choose from the following: • Take Another: returns you to camera mode to take another picture. • Send: allows you to send your picture by attaching it to a message, sending it to AT&T’s Online Locker, or sending it to a Bluetooth device.

  • Page 76: Music Player

    Effects (cont.) Antique: add the appearance of an old picture to • your image. • Moonlight: add the appearance of moonlight to your image. Fog: add the appearance of fog to your image. • Shortcuts: allows you to view the currently specified shortcuts for Camera mode.

  • Page 77: Using Playlists

    In Idle mode, press Menu My Stuff Music Player. – or – Press the Left or Right Navigation key, highlight Music Player in the Shortcuts Toolbar, and press the If you have no playlists, your phone prompts you with “To get started please organize playlist”. Press the Next soft key or the Playlists screen.

  • Page 78: Playing Music

    Press the Add soft key to add the selected songs to the Playlist. The Playlists screen displays the songs that you added. Adding and Removing Songs Press the Up or Down Navigation key and highlight a song. Press the Options soft key to choose from the following: •...

  • Page 79: Record Audio

    Touch once to pause the current song. • Touch quickly to advance to the next song. • Touch and hold to fast forward through the current • song. Press the Options soft key to choose from the following: • Play/Pause: allows you to play a paused song or pause a playing song.
  • Page 80 Press Options Go To Recorded Audio. The Recorded Audio screen displays. Press the Up or Down Navigation key, highlight a file, and press the key. – or – Press Options Play. Recorded Audio Options Other Options are also available for Recorded Audio files: Send via: allows you to send your audio file by attaching it to a •...

  • Page 81: Alarms

    This feature allows you to set an alarm to ring at a specific time. To set an alarm: In Idle mode, press Menu My Stuff The following options display: • Wake-up Alarm: the alarm rings to wake you up at the specified time.

  • Page 82: Calendar

    Note: To stop the alarm when it rings, press any key. Calendar With this feature, you can use the Calendar, set appointments, and view events. In Idle mode, press Menu My Stuff Calendar. Press the Options soft key to access the following: •...

  • Page 83: Calculator

    Press the Up or Down Navigation key to highlight a memo file. Press the key to open the memo. Press the Options soft key to edit the memo, send the memo as a message attachment, delete the memo, or see the used space for the memo.

  • Page 84: Converter

    The following fields are calculated: • You pay : the amount you or each person pays for the bill plus the tip amount. Converter The built-in conversion application can be used to convert the following: Currency, Length, Weight, Volume, Area, and Temperature.

  • Page 85: Timer

    Your phone has a countdown timer feature, can be used to count down to an event based on a preset time length of hours, minutes, and seconds. In Idle mode, press Menu My Stuff Press the Set soft key, use the keypad to enter the time, and press the OK soft key.

  • Page 86: Section 11: Wap

    Section 11: WAP Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser that allows you to access Internet specified for mobile phones. This section explains how to access the WAP services of your service provider and navigate the WAP browser. Launching the WAP Browser In Idle mode, press Menu Mobile Web and press the...

  • Page 87: Selecting And Using Menu Options

    To enter text in a text field, press the Right soft key ( change the text input mode. The following modes are available: Abc: allows you to enter alphabetic characters by pressing the key • labeled with the corresponding letter. : allows you to enter symbols such as punctuation marks and •...

  • Page 88: Using Favorites

    Go to My Stuff: allows you to view the My Stuff menu. • History: displays the history for the URL addresses selected. • Browser Settings: allows you to change various browser settings. • Using Favorites While navigating the WAP browser, you can bookmark a site to quickly and easily access it at a future time.

  • Page 89: Downloading Multimedia Files

    Using the AppCenter, you can buy a variety of multimedia files, such as ringtones, graphics, multimedia content, and so on, from the WAP browser and download them to your phone’s memory. Your phone has embedded links to the WAP sites providing you with download services, preset by your service provider.
  • Page 90 • GPRS Settings: allows you to choose from the following options: Proxy Address : enter the Proxy address of the proxy server. – Proxy Port : enter a port number or use default setting. – APN : enter the access point name used for the address of the GPRS –...

  • Page 91: Section 12: Accessibility

    Use the following steps to enable TTY Mode: Obtain a TTY device with a compatible Samsung connector. For more information on insertion and connection, see “Charging a Battery” on page 6.

  • Page 92: Section 13: Health And Safety Information

    Section 13: Health and Safety Information This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your phone. These safety precautions should be followed to safely use your phone. Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification Information Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver.

  • Page 93: Please Note The Following Information When Using Your Handset

    contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the body. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this mobile phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines.

  • Page 94: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling

    Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its customers to recycle Samsung mobile phones and genuine Samsung accessories. Go to: http://mobile.samsungusa.com/recycling/index.jsp or 1-800-822-8837 for more information. UL Certified Travel Adapter The Travel Adapter for this phone has met applicable UL safety requirements.
  • Page 95 The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that wireless phones are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. They also emit very low levels of RF when in the stand-by mode.
  • Page 96 FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure. FCC relies on FDA and other health agencies for safety questions about wireless phones. FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone networks rely upon.
  • Page 97 Epidemiological studies can provide data that is directly applicable to human populations, but ten or more years' follow- up may be needed to provide answers about some health effects, such as cancer. This is because the interval between the time of exposure to a cancer-causing agent and the time tumors develop - if they do - may be many, many years.
  • Page 98 If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every • day, you could place more distance between your body and the source of the RF, since the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance. For example, you could use a headset and carry the wireless phone away from your body or use a wireless phone connected to a remote antenna.

  • Page 99: Medical Equipment

    accessories that claim to shield the head from those emissions reduce risks. Some products that claim to shield the user from RF absorption use special phone cases, while others involve nothing more than a metallic accessory attached to the phone. Studies have shown that these products generally do not work as advertised.

  • Page 100: Road Safety

    National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): • http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ World Health Organization (WHO): • http://www.who.int/peh-emf/ International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection: • http://www.icnirp.de Health Protection Agency: • http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation US Food and Drug Administration: • http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/ RadiationEmittingProductsandProcedures/ HomeBusinessandEntertainment/CellPhones/default.htm Road Safety Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime.

  • Page 101: Responsible Listening

    Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan calls when your car will be stationary. If you need to make a call, dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue.
  • Page 102 cellular telephones, at high volume settings for long durations may lead to permanent noise-induced hearing loss. This includes the use of headphones (including headsets, earbuds, and Bluetooth or other wireless devices). Exposure to very loud sound has also been associated in some studies with tinnitus (a ringing in the ear), hypersensitivity to sound and distorted hearing.

  • Page 103: 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 (1-800-356-4647) 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)

  • Page 104: Potentially Explosive Environments

    Persons who have such devices: Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six (6) inches from their • implantable medical device when the phone is turned ON; Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket; • Should use the ear opposite the implantable medical device to •...

  • Page 105: Emergency Calls

    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 guarantee connection in all conditions areas or circumstances.

  • Page 106: Other Important Safety Information

    NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency) 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, Massachusetts USA 02169-7471 Internet: http://www.nfpa.org Cautions Any changes or modifications to your phone 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.

  • Page 107: Availability Of Various Features/Ring Tones

    If you're inside a building, being near a window may give you better reception. Understanding the Power Save Feature If your phone is unable to find a signal after searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated. If your phone is active, it periodically rechecks service availability or you can check it yourself by pressing any key.

  • Page 108: Battery Standby And Talk Time

    If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time and • must be recharged before use. Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only • with Samsung-approved chargers which are specifically designed for your phone. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source.

  • Page 109: Care And Maintenance

    Do not handle a damaged or leaking Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. For safe disposal options for Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Care and Maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care.
  • Page 110 Dispose of phones in accordance with local regulations. In some areas, • the disposal of phones in household or business trash may be prohibited. For safe disposal options for phones, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center.

  • Page 111: Section 14: Warranty Information

    Product; (i) any other acts which are not the fault of SAMSUNG; or (j) Product used or purchased outside the United States. This...
  • Page 112 Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
  • Page 113 SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE...

  • Page 114: 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 115 8. TERMINATION. This EULA is effective until terminated. Your rights under this License will terminate automatically without notice from Samsung if you fail to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this EULA. Upon termination of this EULA, you...
  • Page 116 WITH ALL FAULTS AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND SAMSUNG AND ITS LICENSORS (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS “SAMSUNG” FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTIONS 9, 10 and 11) HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE, EITHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR...
  • Page 117 To avoid unintended information leaks and other problems of this sort, it is recommended that the device be returned to Samsung’s Customer Care Center for an Extended File System (EFS) Clear which will eliminate all user memory and return all settings to default settings.
  • Page 118 Important!: Please provide warranty information (proof of purchase) to Samsung’s Customer Care Center in order to provide this service at no charge. If the warranty has expired on the device, charges may apply. Customer Care Center: 1000 Klein Rd. Plano, TX 75074 Toll Free Tel: 1.888.987.HELP (4357)

  • Page 119: Index

    Index Accessing a Menu Function Address Book searching for a number settings Airplane Mode Alarms Alphabet mode Answer Tones AppCenter Applications Alarms Camera settings AT&T Yahoo! Audio Auto Redial Backspace key Battery charging low indicator removal replacing the cover Bluetooth Activation Discoverable mode My Bluetooth Info...
  • Page 120 Data Call Time Data Volume Dialing a Number Address Book in Recent Calls Dialing Display Display Icons Display Settings Emoticons End key Ending a Call Enter key Entering Text Alphabet mode Emoticon mode numbers punctuation marks symbols T9 mode using the keypad Function key Functions and Options Getting Started...
  • Page 121 Mobile Care Mobile Email AT&T Yahoo! signing in using Windows Live Mail Mobile Email Providers Multimedia Files, downloading Music File Extensions AAC+ eAAC+ MPEG Music Player downloading music functions playing music playlists Mute My Stuff Answer Tones applications Audio Pictures Shop Games My-Cast Weather Navigation key...
  • Page 122 Replacing Battery Cover Right soft key SAR values Security Send key Service Number (SIM-dependent) Settings Address Book applications Bluetooth browser calls changing display light messaging phone time and date Shift key Shortcuts changing Navigation keys numbered menu Shortcuts Toolbar Silent Profile Mode SIM Card copy a number to installation...
  • Page 123 Voicemail changing the number setup Wallpaper Warranty Information Windows Live Hotmail...

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