Samsung SGH A167 User Manual

Portable dual-band mobile phone
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SGH-A167 Series
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.

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  • Page 1 SGH-A167 Series 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 GH68-21206A 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. ® Openwave is a registered Trademark of Openwave, Inc. Your phone is designed to make it easy for you to access a wide variety of content. For your protection, we want you to be aware that some applications that you enable may involve the location of your phone being shared.
  • 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 Health and Safety Information ......74 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ....75 UL Certified Travel Adapter .
  • Page 7 Battery Precautions ....... . 91 Care and Maintenance ......92 Section 14: Warranty Information ...
  • 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 voice mail. Activating Your Phone When you subscribe to a cellular network, a plug-in SIM card is provided loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN and other optional services.
  • Page 9: 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 10: Powering On Or Off The Phone

    Remove the protective cover from the port on the side of the phone. Plug the connector of the travel adaptor into the charger port. Correct Incorrect Plug the adaptor into a standard AC wall outlet. When charging is finished, unplug the adaptor from the power outlet.
  • Page 11: Setting Up Your Voice Mail

    Note: The display language is preset to Automatic at the factory. To change the language, use the Language menu. For more information, see “Language” on page 46. When you wish to switch off the phone, press and hold the key until the power-off image displays. Setting Up Your Voice Mail Open the phone to access your keypad.
  • Page 12 Highlight Credit/Debit Card or PIN/Pay As You Go Card and press the key. Enter the Pass Code. The first time you sign on, the Pass Code will be the last four digits of your phone number. You will then be asked to change it. After entering your Pass Code, highlight the Submit link and press the key.
  • Page 13: 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 significant features.
  • Page 14 Keys The following list correlates to the open and front view illustrations. Display: This screen displays useful information needed to operate your phone. Soft key: Performs the functions indicated by the screen text on the bottom of the display. Volume/Menu Navigation key: Allows you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call.
  • Page 15: Closed View Of Your Phone

    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 standby mode and cancels your input. When you receive an incoming call, press to reject call.
  • Page 16: Internal Display Layout

    A backlight illuminates the display and the keypad when you press any key or open the phone. It turns off when no keys are pressed within a given period of time, or dims the light, depending on the settings in the Backlight menu. Internal Display Layout The display has 3 areas: Icons...
  • Page 17: 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 sub-menus, accessed using the two soft keys. Each menu and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function.
  • Page 18: Navigation Key

    In the Idle screen, press the Menu soft key • screen. When in a menu mode the right soft key • Clear Key The CLR key is used to erase or clear numbers, text, or symbols from the display. You can also use previous menu or to return to standby mode from any menu.
  • Page 19: Section 3: Call Functions

    Section 3: Call Functions This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also includes the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call. Making a Call When the Idle screen displays, enter the area code and phone number, and press the key.
  • Page 20: Adjusting The Call Volume

    Use the Up and Down navigation keys to scroll through the numbers until the number you want highlights. To dial the number, highlight the number and press the key. Making a Call from the Address Book You can store phone numbers that you use regularly on the SIM card or in the phone’s memory.
  • Page 21: Recent Calls

    The phone stores the numbers of the calls you’ve dialed, ➔ received, or missed in the Menu Recent Calls menu. If the number or caller is listed in your Address Book, the name associated displays. Viewing Missed Calls The number of calls you have missed displays on the Idle screen when a call is missed.
  • Page 22: Data Volume

    At the “Are You Sure?” prompt, press the Yes soft key to confirm the reset or No to cancel. Enter your password. At the “Confirm New Password”, re-enter the same password and press the OK soft key. Note: You are only required to set the password 1 time. After the initial setup, you can enter the password to reset the call times.
  • Page 23: Options During A Call

    Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. Speakerphone Key During a call, use the speakerphone key speakerphone operation. Use the volume keys (located on the left side of your phone) to adjust the volume. Putting a Call on Hold You can place the current call on hold whenever you want.
  • Page 24 Remove: allows you to remove any of the parties connected in a • multiparty call. End Held Call: ends the call that is placed on hold. • When you want to finish, end each call normally by pressing the key. Switching off the Microphone (Mute) You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off, so that the other person cannot hear you.
  • Page 25 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 35. 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 Call Menu to Activate.
  • Page 26: Section 4: Menu Navigation

    Section 4: Menu Navigation This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. Menu Navigation Menus and sub-menus 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 sub-menus, you can access them by...
  • Page 27 The Navigation Keys 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 28: 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. Changing the Text Input Mode The Text Input option allows you to change the text entry functions from T9 Mode to ABC Mode, Numeric Mode, or...
  • Page 29: Using T9 Mode

    When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator on the display. New Message 1/12 Options Send To To change the text input mode, press the Choose from the following options: A long press of the key toggles between ABC mode and T9 mode.
  • Page 30: Using Alphabet Mode

    Example: Both “Of” and “Me” have the displays the most commonly used choice first. Insert a space by pressing the the next word. Add a New Word into the T9 Dictionary After pressing the keys corresponding to the word you want to add, press the key to display the alternative words.
  • Page 31: Entering Symbols

    . , ‘ - ? ! @ : / 1 • A B C 2 a b c 2 • D E F 3 d e f 3 • G H I 4 g h i 4 • J K L 5 j k l 5 •...
  • Page 32: 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 33: Creating And Sending New Multimedia Messages

    Press the Send To soft key and enter the recipient information. You can press Options the recipient if it is in your Contact List. Press the Send soft key to send the message. Creating and Sending New Multimedia Messages ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu Messaging Message and press the Select soft key or the...
  • Page 34: Retrieving New Messages

    When you have finished composing your Multimedia Message, press the Send To soft key and enter the recipient information. You can press Options List to find the recipient if it is in your Contact List. Press the Send soft key to send the message. Retrieving New Messages The Message icon displays when you have received new...
  • Page 35: Deleting Messages

    View: allows you to view the message. • Reply via: allows you to reply to this message via Text Message or • Multimedia Message. Reply to All: allows you to reply to all the recipients for the selected • message. Call Back: allows you to call back the originator of the message.
  • Page 36: Using Instant Messaging (Im)

    • To delete all of the messages in all folders, select All Messages. Press the Delete soft key. At the “Delete?” confirmation screen, press the Yes soft key or the key to confirm deletion or press the No soft key to cancel deletion. When you have finished, press the Using Instant Messaging (IM) Instant Messaging is a way of sending short, simple messages...
  • Page 37: Using Message Templates

    After selecting an Instant Messaging service, the following options display: • New Account: allows you to log in to your Instant Messaging as a new account. Settings: allows you to change your Settings. • Help: provides helpful information about IM providers such as: Sign up, •...
  • Page 38: Used Space

    – Default style: allows you to set Font Color, Font Size, Bold, Italic, Underline, Strikethrough, Background Color, and Page duration, • Voicemail : allows you to change your Voice Server Number. Important!: Changing the Voicemail number can affect your ability to access your Voicemail.
  • Page 39: Section 7: Understanding Your Address Book

    Section 7: Understanding Your Address Book This section allows you 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 Contacts List Tip: From the Idle screen, press the Down Navigation key to access the Contact List.
  • Page 40: Adding A New Contact

    – Copy to SIM Card/Phone: allows you to save a contact entry from your phone to your SIM Card or to your Phone, depending on where the contact was originally saved. – Send Business Card: allows you to send a message to the selected entry which contains the information from an Address Book Business Card entry which you have on file.
  • Page 41 To save the information entered, press the View screen appears in the display. Press the Options soft key to display the following options: • Edit: allows you to edit the number assigned to this contact. • Send Message: allows you to send a message to the selected contact entry as a Text message or a Multimedia message.
  • Page 42: 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 up to 8-speed dial entries and then dial them easily whenever you want, simply by pressing and holding the associated numeric key.
  • Page 43: Reject List

    Highlight Remove. Press the Select soft key. A “Remove?” prompt displays. Press Yes to continue or No to cancel. When you are finished, press the mode. Reject List The Reject List option shows numbers that you have set to be rejected during an incoming call.
  • Page 44: Sim Management

    • Save New Contacts to : allows you to save contacts to the Phone, SIM Card or Ask on Saving. • View Contacts from : allows you view the contacts stored on All, Phone or SIM Card. • Sort Contacts by : allows you to sort the contact list by First Name or the Last Name.
  • Page 45 Highlight an Entry to copy to the Phone, then press the Check key. A check mark displays in the box to the left of the Contact name. Repeat this step for all Entries copied to the SIM. Or, check the All box to copy all entries. Press the Copy soft key.
  • Page 46: Section 8: Changing Your Settings

    Section 8: Changing Your Settings This section explains the sound and phone settings for your phone. It includes display settings, security settings, and extra settings associated with your phone. Sound Profiles You can customize various sound profiles for your phone by changing the sound settings.
  • Page 47 • Vibration then Melody: the phone vibrates initially, but then plays the melody. – Voice Call Ringtone : allows you to select a ringtone from your My Stuff (Phone) folder which contains not only the default phone ringtones, but also any new ringtones which have been downloaded from the Internet. –...
  • Page 48: Display

    Note: The Silent profile can also be activated by pressing and holding the key or by reducing the volume to 0. An onscreen message notifies you that the Silent profile is now active. To deactivate this profile, press and hold the key again or increase the volume using the volume key.
  • Page 49: Light Settings

    • Press the Left or Right navigation keys to make your selection. • Press the Save soft key or the – Text Color: allows you to select the color of the text to be displayed on the Idle screen. • Press the Left or Right navigation keys to make your selection. •...
  • Page 50: Time & Date

    This menu allows you to change the current time and date displayed. You can also find out what time it is in another part of the world. Note: Before setting the time, you must specify your time zone in the World time menu.
  • Page 51 The Shortcuts option allows you to change the applications assigned to your Navigation keys. ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu Settings Shortcuts and press the Select soft key or the Highlight a Navigation key and press the Options soft key. Highlight Change and press the application to assign to the previously pressed key.
  • Page 52: Lock Applications

    The following options are available: Off: you are not required to enter the SIM lock code when you switch • on the phone after replacing the SIM card. On: you are required to enter the SIM lock code when you switch on •...
  • Page 53 This feature allows you to change your current PIN, provided that the Change PIN feature is enabled. You must enter the current PIN before you can specify a new one. Once you have entered a new PIN, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again.
  • Page 54: Calls

    This option allows for the use of hearing aids with a T-Coil setting in connection with the handset. When T-Coil Mode is activated, icon displays on the Idle screen. T-Coil mode can be set to on or off. ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu Settings Mode and press the Select soft key or the Select Off or On and press the Save soft key.
  • Page 55 Use the Up or Down Navigation keys to make your selection and press the Save soft key or the key. Call Answer This option allows you to choose how your phone answers a call. Choose from Flip Open or Any Key. Press the Save soft key or the selection.
  • Page 56: Auto Redial

    • Unreachable: calls are forwarded when you are not in an area covered by your service provider or when your phone is switched off. • Cancel All: all call forwarding options are canceled. Select the call type, Voice Call or Data Call, by pressing the Up or Down key, and then press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 57: Applications Settings

    Press the Up or Down Navigation key to highlight On or Off and press the key to make your selection. Your change is automatically saved. Applications Settings ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu Settings Settings and press the Select soft key or the Messaging Settings You can set up various options for using messaging services.
  • Page 58: Camera Settings

    Choose from the following options: • Clear Caches : deletes the information stored in the cache. The cache stores the most recently accessed pages. • Empty Cookies : delete cookies. Cookies are pieces of personal information sent to a web server while navigating the web. •...
  • Page 59: Used Space

    Allows you to set the default view. Choose from Month, Week, and Day. Address Book Settings The Address Book Settings option allows you to adjust the settings or access the following options: ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu Settings ➔ Settings Address Book Settings and select from the following options:...
  • Page 60: Section 9: Tools

    Section 9: Tools The Tools menu provides access to and allows you to use the Camera, set Alarms, use the Calendar and features, use the Calculator, use the Tip Calculator, use the Converter (for currency, length, weight and volume), set the Timer, use the Stopwatch, and view World Time.
  • Page 61 • Sepia: adds a sepia tint to the picture. This is the common orange tint that was popular in early photography. • Emboss: changes to reflect raised images. • Sketch: makes the photo look like a sketched drawing. • Antique: tints the photo with a sephia color to make it look like an antique photo.
  • Page 62: Alarms

    ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu My Stuff Use the Up or Down Navigation key to select the My Photos folder press the Select soft key or the Alarms This feature allows you to set the alarm to ring at a specific time. To set the alarm: When the Idle screen displays, press Menu ➔...
  • Page 63: Calendar

    • Repeat: allows you to enter the number of times the Snooze feature turns on the alarm. • Auto Power: allows you to automatically power on (On) or turn off (Off) the alarm. Press to save these changes. Note: To stop the alarm when it rings, open the phone and press any key. Or, you can press the volume keys while the phone is closed.
  • Page 64: Tip Calculator

    This tool provides an amount based upon the input entered into the following fields. ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu My Stuff Calculator. • Bill : enter the total bill amount. • Ti p(%) : enter the percentage of tip. •...
  • Page 65: Stopwatch

    You can use this menu to measure intervals of time for 30 separate times. ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu My Stuff Stopwatch. Press the key to start the stopwatch. Press the Stop soft key to stop the stopwatch. After you have started the stopwatch, you can press the key to take split times.
  • Page 66: Section 10: My Stuff

    Section 10: My Stuff The topics covered in this section are Applications, Audio, Games, Pictures, Tools, and Used Space. Applications The Applications menu offers a variety of programs that you can purchase for your phone. ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu My Stuff Shop Applications The on-board applications can be supplemented with additional...
  • Page 67 • My Bookmarks : you can store up to 25 bookmarks to your favorite Wikipedia articles. Create a bookmark by selecting Menu -> Add Bookmark while viewing an article. • More : allows you to access Help, Disclaimers, GFDL, and About. Viewing Articles Press the Left and Right navigation keys to page through an article.
  • Page 68: Audio

    Use the Navigation keys to select which domain your personal account uses (e.g., "@hotmail.com") and press the Select soft key or the Type in your personal E-mail address (e.g., "silverfox2"), then enter your account's Password and press the Sign In soft key.
  • Page 69: Answer Tones

    – Ringtone: Allows you set the selected song as the ringtone. – Caller Ringtone: Allows you to set the selected ringtone to someone in your Contacts List. – Alarm Tone: allows you to assign the selected tone to an alarm. •...
  • Page 70: Games

    • Properties: allows you to view the Name, Date (of recording), Format, Size and Lock/Unlock (status) of the recorded audio. Recording Audio To record audio, follow these steps: ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu Messaging ➔ Message Multimedia Message and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 71: Tools

    Highlight an image from the Downloaded Graphics list and press the Options soft key to access the following options: • View: allows you view the currently selected image. • Display Mode: allows you to view your downloaded graphics in line view or as thumbnails. •...
  • Page 72: Section 11: Wap

    Section 11: WAP Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser which 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 the key to launch the WAP...
  • Page 73: Selecting And Using Menu Options

    – Upper-Case Alphabet Mode (ABC): allows you to enter upper-case characters. – Lower-Case Alphabet Mode (abc): allows you to enter lower-case characters. – Numeric Mode (123): allows you to enter numbers. – Symbol Mode (Sym): allows you to enter symbols such as punctuation marks and special symbols.
  • Page 74: Using Favorites

    While navigating the WAP browser, you can bookmark the site to quickly and easily access it at a future time. The URL addresses of the bookmarked sites are stored in the Favorites folder, wherein you can use the 6-preset URL addresses and store your favorite URL addresses.
  • Page 75: Clearing The Cache

    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. ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu MEdia Mall and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 76 • Home URL: set the address of your startup homepage. When the default homepage displays, you can delete it using the and enter your own choice. • Proxy Use: select Enable to use the proxy server. • GPRS Settings: allows you to choose from the following options: Proxy : enter the Proxy address of the proxy server.
  • Page 77: 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 5.
  • Page 78: 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 Certification Information (SAR) Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver.
  • Page 79: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling

    Additional product specific SAR information can also be obtained at www.fcc.gov/cgb/sar. 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: https://fun.samsungmobileusa.com/recycling/index.jsp for more information.
  • Page 80: Consumer Information On Wireless Phones

    INTENDED TO BE CORRECTLY ORIENTATED IN A VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL OR FLOOR MOUNT POSITION. Consumer Information on Wireless Phones The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a series of Questions and Answers for consumers relating to radio frequency (RF) exposure from wireless phones. The FDA publication includes the following information: What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? The term wireless phone refers here to hand-held wireless...
  • Page 81 health hazard and to repair, replace or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists. Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following: Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the •...
  • Page 82 cancer-causing chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to develop cancer in absence of RF exposure. Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day. These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones, so we don't know with certainty what the results of such studies mean for human health.
  • Page 83 FDA and Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety. FDA provides the scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, industry, and academic organizations. CTIA-funded research is conducted through contracts to independent investigators.
  • Page 84 was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists. Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions? Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to believe that hands- free kits reduce risks.
  • Page 85: Road Safety

    wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard specifies test methods and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so that no interference occurs when a person uses a compatible phone and a compatible hearing aid at the same time.
  • Page 86 Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be able to access your wireless phone without removing your eyes from the road. If you get an incoming call at an inconvenient time, let your voice mail answer it for you. Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions.
  • Page 87: Responsible Listening

    "The wireless industry reminds you to use your phone safely when driving." For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE, or visit our web-site www.ctia.org. Important!: If you are using a handset other than a standard numeric keypad, please call 1-888-901-7233. Provided by the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association.
  • Page 88 Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises, such • as rock concerts, that might cause temporary hearing loss. Temporary hearing loss might cause unsafe volumes to sound normal. Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort. If you •...
  • Page 89: Operating Environment

    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) Outside the U.S. 513-533-8328 Email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov Internet: http://www.cdc.gov 1-888-232-6348 TTY Internet: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/ default.html Operating Environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your phone off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.
  • Page 90: Fcc Hearing-Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Wireless Devices

    Should use the ear opposite the implantable medical device to • minimize the potential for interference; Should turn the phone OFF immediately if there is any reason to • suspect that interference is taking place; Should read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of your •...
  • Page 91: Potentially Explosive Environments

    relatively immune to interference noise. The hearing aid and wireless phone rating values are then added together. A sum of 5 is considered acceptable for normal use. A sum of 6 is considered for best use. In the above example, if a hearing aid meets the M2 level rating and the wireless phone meets the M3 level rating, the sum of the two values equal M5.
  • Page 92: Emergency Calls

    in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised to switch the phone off while at a refueling point (service station). Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution areas), chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress.
  • Page 93: Fcc Notice And Cautions

    FCC Notice The phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment. The FCC can require you to stop using the phone if such interference cannot be eliminated. Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane) must comply with the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58).
  • Page 94: Product Performance

    Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon.
  • Page 95: Battery Standby And Talk Time

    Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only • with Samsung-approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.
  • Page 96: Care And Maintenance

    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. Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care.
  • Page 97 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, a stove or a radiator. The phone may explode when overheated. If your phone is equipped with an external antenna, use only the •...
  • Page 98: Section 14: Warranty Information

    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 99 SAMSUNG. If SAMSUNG determines that any Product is not covered by this Limited Warranty, Purchaser must pay all parts, shipping, and labor charges for the repair or return of such Product.
  • Page 100 Limited Warranty. The agents, employees, distributors, and dealers of SAMSUNG are not authorized to make modifications to this Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional...
  • Page 101: End User License Agreement For Software

    Software. You may not rent, lease, lend, sublicense or provide commercial hosting services with the Software. 4. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. You agree that Samsung and its affiliates may collect and use technical information gathered as part of the product support services related to the Software provided to you, if any, related to the Software.
  • Page 102 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 shall cease all use of the Software and destroy all copies, full or partial, of the Software.
  • Page 103 WITH ANY PROVISION OF THIS EULA, HOWEVER CAUSED, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) AND EVEN IF SAMSUNG HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY, OR OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
  • Page 104 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 105 No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval. Specifications and availability subject to change without notice. Warranty Information...
  • Page 106: Index

    Index Accessing a Menu Function Address Book Searching for a Number Address Book Settings Airplane mode Alarms Alphabet Mode Answer Tones Applications Alarms Camera Applications Settings AT&T Yahoo! Audio Battery charging Installation low indicator Removal BellSouth Browser Settings Calculator Calendar Calendar Settings Call Alert Type Call Functions...
  • Page 107 Using T9 Mode Functions and Options Games Getting Started Activating Your Phone Voicemail Greeting Message Health and Safety Information International Call Left soft key Lock Phone Low battery indicator Making a Call Address Book MEdia Mall Menu Navigation Message Settings Message Alert Repetition Message Alert Tone Message Alert Type...
  • Page 108 Power On Type Photos Photos Folder Picturess Change PIN Check Powering on/off phone Reject List Right soft key SAR values Security Send key Service Number (SIM-dependent) Settings Used Space Shortcuts Silent Profile Mode SIM card Installation Removal SIM Management Soft Keys Sound Settings Driving Profile Normal Profile...

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