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SGH-x497 Series P O R T A B L E T r i - B a n d T E L E P H O N E User Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference. UCEG3_PMilton_101005_F11rev.
Page 2: 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.
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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...
Page 5: Table Of Contents

Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ... 9 Activating Your Phone ...10 Switching On or Off the Phone ...14 Setting Up Your Voice Mail ...15 Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ... 17 Features of Your Phone ...18 Open View of Your Phone ...18 Front View of Your Phone ...19 Keys ...19 Understanding the Display Screen ...21...
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Entering Symbols ...63 Using Numbers ...63 Section 6: Understanding Your Address Book 65 Adding a New Address Book Entry ...66 Finding an Address Book Entry ...71 Editing an Existing Address Book Entry ...72 Dialing a Number from Address Book ...72 Dialing a Number from the SIM Card ...73 Speed Dialing ...73 Copy All to Phone ...75...
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Security Settings ...109 Resetting Your Phone ...112 Section 9: WAP ... 115 Launching the WAP Browser ...116 Access a WAP Site ...116 Navigating the WAP Browser ...117 Using Favorites ...119 Downloading Multimedia Files ...121 Clearing the Cache ...121 Section 10: Personal Organizer ... 125 Alarms ...126 Using Organizer ...128 Using the Calendar ...131...
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Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...179 Battery Standby and Talk Time ...179 Battery Precautions ...180 Care and Maintenance ...181 Section 14: Warranty Information ... 183 Standard Limited Warranty ...184 Intellectual Property Statement ...190 Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), L.P..191 Index ... 193...
Page 9: Section 1: Getting Started

Section 1: Getting Started Topics Covered • Activating Your Phone • Switching On or Off the Phone • Setting Up Voice Mail This section allows you to start using your phone by activating your service and setting up your voice mail. Section 1: Getting Started...
Page 10: Activating Your Phone

Activating Your Phone When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional services available, and many others. Installing the SIM Card Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card.
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Activating Your Phone Note: When you need to remove the SIM card, slide it, as shown, and take it out of the socket. 4. Place the battery so that the tabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom of the phone. Section 1: Getting Started...
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A travel adapter comes with your phone for charging the battery. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. You can use the phone while the battery is charging, but this causes the phone to charge more slowly.
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2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. 3. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the phone by pressing the buttons on both sides of the connector and pulling the connector out. Note: You must unplug the adapter before you remove the battery from the phone during charging;...
Page 14: Switching On Or Off The Phone

display. When this happens, your phone turns off the backlight to conserve the remaining battery power. When the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off. Switching On or Off the Phone 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold the 3.
Page 15: Setting Up Your Voice Mail

Setting Up Your Voice Mail All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically transferred to your voice mail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your voice mail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
Page 16: Voice Mail Number

Changing the Voice Mail Number Your SIM card gives you default service number of the voice mail center. However, you may need to change the number. Use the following procedures to change your voice mail number. 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access the Menu mode.
Page 17: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone Topics Covered • Features of Your Phone • Open View of Your Phone • Front View of Your Phone • Keys • Understanding the Display Screen 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.
Page 18: Features Of Your Phone

Features of Your Phone Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many significant features. The following list outlines a few of the features included in your phone. User friendly, menu driven access to features and options. • Instant Messaging capability •...
Page 19: Front View Of Your Phone

Front View of Your Phone Keys The following list correlates to with the open and closed view illustrations. 1. The headset jack is used for the hands-free headset. 2. Performs the functions indicated by the screen text on the bottom line of the display. 3.
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6. Enters the asterick [*] character for calling features. In text entry mode, press to change the character input type. 7. This connector is used to plug in the charging accessories. 8. The microphone used during phone calls and voice memo recordings.
Page 21: Understanding The Display Screen

15. The earpiece is used to listen to audio from your phone. 16. The antenna is used to obtain reception. 17. The external display shows the received signal strength, the phone battery level, the date and time. Understanding the Display Screen The display has 3 areas: Icons Shows the received signal strength.
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Appears when you are connected to a WAP service. Appears when the Call Forwarding feature is active. For details, see page "Call Forwarding" on page 148. Appears when you are connected to the GPRS network. Appears when Silent mode is active or you set the phone to vibrate when you receive a call.
Page 23: Section 3: Call Functions

Section 3: Call Functions Topics Covered • Making a Call • Adjusting the Call Volume • Answering a Call • Call Log • Recent Calls • Silent Mode • Selecting Functions and Options • Options During a Call This section allows you to make or answer a call. It also includes the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call.
Page 24: Making A Call

Making a Call When the idle screen displays, enter the area code and phone number, and press the Note: When you activate the Auto redial option in the Extra settings menu, the phone will automatically redial up to 10 times when the person does not answer the call or is already on the phone.
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1. If you have typed characters on the display, press the key to return to Idle mode. 2. Press the key to display a list of the most recent numbers used in the order you dialed or received them. 3. Use the Up and Down keys to scroll through the numbers until the number you want highlights.
Page 26: Adjusting The Call Volume

Once you have stored a number in the Address Book, you can dial it by pressing a few keys. You can also assign your most frequently-used numbers to number keys using the Speed Dial feature. For further details about the Phone book feature, see "Finding an Address Book Entry"...
Page 27: Call Log

Note: To reject an incoming call, press and hold the Volume keys on the left side of the phone before opening the phone, or press the Reject soft key or key. 2. End the call by closing the phone or pressing the key.
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To view a missed call immediately: 1. If the phone is closed, open the phone. 2. Press the Missed soft key. The number corresponding to the most recent missed call displays, if available. 3. To scroll through the missed calls, press the Up or Down key.
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• Delete All: erases the entire Calls Made log. 5. Use the Up or Down Navigation key to highlight an option. 6. Press the key to perform the option’s function. Viewing Calls Made Your phone retains information about the last 20 outgoing calls and stores them in the Calls Made log.
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6. Press the key to perform the option’s function. Voice Mail See ‘‘Accessing Your Voice Mail” on page 15 for more information. Delete All 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. 2. Select Recent Calls and then highlight Delete All and press the Select soft key or the selections appear in the display.
Page 31: Call Time

Call Time Call Time allows you to view the duration of your Last Call, Total Made, and Total Received during the life cycle of your phone. Call Time is not for billing purposes. 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode.
Page 32: Silent Mode

Silent Mode Silent mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from making noise, in a theater for example. In Idle mode, press and hold the key until the “Silent Mode Activated” message and the Mute icon ( display.
Page 33: Idle Mode

The following diagram shows the soft key role while in idle mode. Selecting Options To view the various functions and options available and to select the one you want: 1. Press the appropriate soft key. 2. To select the function displayed or the option highlighted, press the Select soft key or the 3.
Page 34: Options During A Call

In some functions, you may be asked for a password or PIN. Enter the code and press the OK soft key or the key. When you access a list of options, your phone highlights the currently active option. If, however, there are only two options, such as On/Off or Enable/Disable, your phone highlights the option that is not currently active, so that you can select it directly.
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To make a call while you have a call in progress: 1. Enter the phone number that you wish to dial or look it up in the Address Book. 2. Press the key to dial the second call. The first call is automatically put on hold. 1.
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2. The other person can no longer hear you. To switch the microphone back on: 1. Press the Unmute soft key. 2. The other person can hear you again. Muting or Sending Key Tones These options allow you to turn the key tones off or on. If the Mute keys option is selected, your phone does not transmit the DTMF (Dual Tone Multi-Frequency) tones of the keys, which allows you to press keys without hearing...
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For further details about the Phone book feature, see "Finding an Address Book Entry" on page 71. Call Waiting You can 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 menu to Activate.
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3. To join the first participant to the multi-party call, press the Options soft key or the Press the OK soft key or the 4. To add a new person to the multi-party call, call the new person in the normal way and then press the Options soft key or the the OK soft key or the You can add incoming callers by answering the call and...
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Dropping One Participant 1. Press the Options soft key or the Select one option. Press the OK soft key or the The list of call participants appears. 2. Highlight a person by pressing the Up or Down key, and press the Select soft key, the 3.
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Section 4: Menu Navigation Topics Covered • Menu Navigation • Navigation Key Shortcuts • In Use Menu Outline • Menu Outline This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. It also includes an outline of all the available menus associated with your phone. Section 4: Menu Navigation...
Page 42: Menu Navigation

Menu Navigation You can tailor the phone’s range of functions to your needs using menus and sub-menus. Menus and sub- menus can be accessed by scrolling using the Navigation keys or by using the shortcuts. There are two way for accessing a menu option. •...
Page 43: Navigation Key Shortcuts

Example: Accessing the Language menu. 1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press the 3. Press the 4. Press the 5. Press the The languages available display. Navigation key shortcuts Some applications can be launched by pressing one of the four navigation keys (see the illustration) while in the standby mode.
Page 44: In Use Menu Outline

In Use Menu Outline Your phone includes both a standby menu and an In-Use Menu. The In-Use Menu applies to when you are in a call. For more detail see "Options During a Call" on page 34. 1. While in a call press the Options soft key. The following options appear in the display: •...
Page 45: Menu Outline

Menu Outline The following list shows the menu structure and indicates the number assigned to each option. 1. Recent Calls 1.1 Missed Calls 1.2 Calls Received 1.3 Calls Made 1.4 Voice Mail 1.4.1 Connect to Voice Mail 1.4.2 Voice Server Number 1.5 Delete All 1.6 Call Time 1.6.1 Last Call...
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1.8.3 Reset Timers 2. Messaging 2.1 IM 2.2 Text Message 2.2.1 Create 2.2.2 Inbox 2.2.3 Outbox 2.2.4 Delete All 2.3 Multimedia Message 2.3.1 Create 2.3.2 Inbox 2.3.3 Outbox 2.3.4 Draft 2.3.5 Delete All 2.4 Browser Messages 2.4.1 Inbox 2.4.2 Setting 2.4.3 Delete All 2.5 Templates 2.6 Broadcast Messages*...
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2.8.1.2 Validity Period 2.8.1.3 Message Type 2.8.1.4 Reply Path 2.8.1.5 Delivery Report 2.8.1.6 Character Support 2.8.2 Multimedia Message 2.8.2.1 Send Settings 2.8.2.2 Receive Settings 2.8.2.3 Multimedia Message Profiles 2.9 Memory Status 2.9.1 Text Message 2.9.2 Multimedia Message 2.8.2.1.1 Priority 2.8.2.1.2 Validity Period 2.8.2.1.3 Delivery After 2.8.2.1.4 Delivery Report 2.8.2.1.5 Read Reply...
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3. Games & Applications 3.1 Games 3.1.1 Shop Games 3.1.2 My Games 3.1.3 Settings 3.1.3.1 APN 3.1.3.2 Login ID 3.1.3.3 Password 3.1.3.4 DNS Settings 3.1.4 Memory Status 3.2 Alarm 3.3 Organizer 3.3.1 New Memo 3.3.2 Calendar 3.3.3 To Do List 3.4 Calculator 3.5 Record Audio 3.5.1 Record...
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3.5.5 Memory Status 3.6 Unit Conversion 3.6.1 Length 3.6.2 Weight 3.6.3 Volume 3.6.4 Area 3.6.5 Temperature 3.7 Timer 3.8 Stopwatch 3.9 World Time 4. MEdia Mall 4.1 Shop Ringtones 4.2 Shop Games 4.3 Shop Graphics 4.4 Shop Multimedia 4.5 Shop Applications 4.6 MEdia Home 5.
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5.5 Clear Cache 6. IM 7. My MEdia 7.1 Graphics 7.1.1 Shop Graphics 7.1.2 Downloaded Graphics 7.2 Audio 7.2.1 Shop Ringtones 7.2.2 Downloaded Ringtones 7.2.3 Record Audio 7.2.4 Recorded Audio 7.3 Delete 7.3.1 Graphics 7.3.2 Audio 7.4 Memory Status 8. Address Book 8.1 Contact List 8.2 FDN List 8.3 New Entry...
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8.5 Copy All to Phone 8.6 Delete All 8.7 Own Number * 8.7.1 Voice Line 1 8.7.2 Voice Line 2 8.7.3 Data 8.7.4 Fax 8.8 Group Setting 8.8.1 Family 8.8.1.1 Ringtone 8.8.1.2 Edit Name 8.8.1.3 View Image 8.8.2 Friends 8.8.2.1 Ringtone 8.8.2.2 Edit Name 8.8.2.3 View Image 8.8.3 Partnership...
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8.8.5 Other 8.8.5.1 Ringtone 8.8.5.2 Edit Name 8.8.5.3 View Image 8.9 Memory Status 8.0 Service Number 9. Settings 9.1 Time & Date 9.1.1 Set Time 9.1.2 Set Date 9.1.3 Time Format 9.1.4 Auto Update 9.2 Phone Settings 9.2.1 Language 9.2.1.1 Text Language 9.2.1.2 Input Mode 9.2.2 Greeting Message 9.2.3 Extra Settings...
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9.3.1.4 Text Position 9.3.1.5 Text Color 9.3.2 Skin 9.3.3 Backlight Time 9.3.4 Brightness Control 9.3.4.1 Main LCD 9.3.4.2 External LCD 9.3.5 Dialing Font Color 9.4 Sound Settings 9.4.1 Incoming Calls 9.4.1.1 Shop Ringtones 9.4.1.2 Default Ringtones 9.4.1.3 My Audio 9.4.1.4 Ring Volume 9.4.1.5 Alert Type 9.4.2 Keypad Tone 9.4.2.1 Default Keypad Tone...
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9.4.3.2 Multimedia Message 9.4.4 Power On/Off 9.4.5 Silent Mode 9.4.6 Extra Tone 9.5 Network Services 9.5.1 Call Forwarding 9.5.2 Call Waiting 9.5.3 Network Selection* 9.5.4 Caller ID 9.6 Security 9.6.1 PIN Check 9.6.2 Change PIN 9.6.3 Phone Lock 9.6.4 Change Password 9.6.5 Privacy 9.6.6 SIM Lock 9.6.7 FDN Mode*...
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Menu Outline 9.7.3 Display Settings 9.7.4 Sound Settings * Shows only if supported by your SIM card. Section 4: Menu Navigation...
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Section 5: Entering Text Topics Covered • Changing the Text Input Mode • Using T9 Mode • Using Alphabet Mode • Keys • Using Symbols • Using Numbers 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.
Page 58: Changing The Text Entry Mode

Changing the Text Entry Mode When using your phone, you will often need to enter text, such as when storing a name in the Address Book, creating your personal greeting or scheduling events on your calendar. You can enter alphanumeric characters by using your phone’s keypad.
Page 59: The Display

Language Select Allows you to change the language being used in T9 input mode. Changing the Text Input Mode When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator on the display.
Page 60: Using T9 Mode

Using T9 Mode T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes. This text input mode is based on a built-in dictionary. To enter a word in T9 mode: 1. When you are in T9 mode, start entering a word by pressing the once for each letter.
Page 61: Using Alphabet Mode

To add a new word into the T9 dictionary: 1. After pressing the keys corresponding to the word you want to add, press the to display the alternative words. 2. When you press the the last alternative word, the display shows Add on the bottom line.
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• Once for the first letter • Twice for the second letter • And so on 2. Select the other letters in the same way. Note: The cursor moves to the right when you press a different key. When entering the same letter twice or a different letter on the same key, just wait for a few seconds for the cursor to move to the right automatically, and then select the next letter.
Page 63: Entering Symbols

Entering Symbols Symbol mode allows you to enter symbols by pressing the key labeled with the letter you want. When in a text message screen, press the Symbol mode. The Symbol screen displays the available symbols for each key. Use the Up or Down Navigation keys to cycle through all available symbols.
Page 65: Section 6: Understanding Your Address Book

Section 6: Understanding Your Address Book Topics Covered • Adding a New Address Book Entry • Finding an Address Book Entry • Editing an Existing Address Book Entry • Dialing a Number from the Address Book • Dialing a Number from the SIM Card •...
Page 66: Adding A New Address Book Entry

Adding a New Address Book Entry There are two ways to store a number: • Using the Save soft key or the • Using the New Entry option in the Address Book menu Storing a Number in Idle Mode 1. Enter the number you want to store and press the Save soft key.
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• Office: assigns the number entered to the Office entry. • Fax: assigns the number entered to the Fax entry. • Other: allows you to enter more detailed information for the entry. 4. Enter a name to associate with the number. To use the Entry Options press the Right soft key.
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Note: When you change phones, any numbers stored in your SIM card memory are automatically available with the new phone, whereas any numbers stored in the phone’s memory will need to be re-entered. 4. Select an icon to identify the category in which the number is to be stored.
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2. Scroll to New Entry by pressing the Up or Down Navigation key and press the Select soft key or the key. 3. Select SIM and press the Select soft key. 4. Enter a number you want to store and press the Save soft key or the 5.
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5. Enter a number you want to store and press the Save soft key or the 6. Enter a name and press the OK soft key or the After storing, the phone displays the Address Book entry number you just created 7.
Page 71: Finding An Address Book Entry

Finding an Address Book Entry You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names in your SIM card or phone. They are physically separate but are used as a single entity, called Address Book. Depending on your SIM card, the maximum number of phone numbers the SIM card can store may differ.
Page 72: Editing An Existing Address Book Entry

Editing an Existing Address Book Entry 1. In idle mode press the Menu soft key. Select Address Book and press the Select soft key or the 2. Using the Navigation key highlight Contact List and press the Select soft key or the 3.
Page 73: Dialing A Number From The Sim Card

Dialing a Number from the SIM Card 1. In Idle mode, enter the location number for the phone number you want to dial and press the The list of entries in the SIM card appears, with the desired number highlighted. 2.
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4. Highlight Edit Number and press the Select soft key or key. Enter a number or press the Names soft key. Highlight Contact List and press the Select soft key to display entries in the Contact List. 5. Select an entry from the Contact List and press the View soft key or the 6.
Page 75: Copy All To Phone

2. Select Speed Dial then select the number assigned key you want to delete. 3. Using the Up or Down Navigation key highlight the Speed Dial location to be deleted and press the Select soft key. 4. Using the Up or Down Navigation key highlight Delete and press the Select soft key.
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3. To place a check mark by the memory location you want to empty. • All • SIM • SIM (FDN) • Phone Press the Select soft key or the You can remove the check mark by pressing the Select soft key or the 4.
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Highlight Address Book and press the Select soft key or key. 2. Select the Own Number option by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key or the 3. Highlight Edit Number and press the Select soft key or key.
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• Edit Name: allows you to rename the selected group setting. • View Image: allows you to view the graphic displayed when you receive a voice call from a member of that group. 6. When you are finished, press the key.
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2. Select the Service Number option by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key or the 3. Scroll through the numbers by using the Up or Down key. 4. To dial the number displayed, press the Select soft key or the key.
Page 81: Section 7: Messaging

Section 7: Messaging Topics Covered • Types of Messages • Using Instant Messenger • Text Message • Multimedia Message • Browser Message • Using Message Template • Broadcast Message • Chat • Settings • Checking Memory Status This section allows you to send or receive different types of messages.
Page 82: Type Of Messages

Type of Messages Your phone provides the following message types: • Instant Messages (IM) • Text Messages • Multimedia Messages • Browser Messages • Broadcast Messages (SIM Dependent) Using Instant Messenger Instant Messenger (IM) is a way of sending short, simple messages that are delivered immediately to users online at the moment.
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2. Highlight your established IM application and press the Select soft key or the 3. Enter your Logon ID (this field title will change reflect the name used in each instant message application) and your Password and press Options soft key and select Sign On and press the Select soft key.
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Messaging Service (EMS), which enables you to include simple pictures, melodies, and animated images in your messages. To use this feature, you must subscribe to your service provider’s message service. When the Message icon ( ) appears, you have received new text messages.
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• Add Media: allows you to add a picture, melody, or animation to your message. Select the category of the item to be added. In each category, you can select from the various factory-set items or choose an item received from other sources, such as the Internet or other phones.
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When you enter this menu, the list of messages in the box displays with the senders’ phone numbers or names, if available in your Address book. 1. Select a text message from the list and press the Options soft key. The following options display. •...
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• Extract Address: allows you to extract the sender’s number and URL, e-mail addresses or phone numbers from the message text, so that you can save them in your phone’s memory. Outbox This message box is used to store messages that you have sent or will send.
Page 88: Multimedia Message

• Send: allows you to send the text message. • Move to SIM: allows you to move the message from the phone’s memory to the SIM card. This option is only available for messages stored in the SIM card. Delete All This menu allows you to delete all of the text messages in each message box.
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Creating and Sending a Multimedia Message 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. 2. Select Messaging. Highlight Multimedia Message and press the Select soft key or the 3. Select Create and press the Select soft key or the key.
Page 90: The Phone

• Send: allows you to send message to specified number. • Add Page: allows you to add an additional page(s). • Page Timing: page timing allows you to set how long each page of the Picture Messaging message is displayed. The default time is 5 seconds, maximum 99 seconds.
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Retrieving an MMS Message When you receive a new MMS message, the display shows the MMS Message icon ( ) and a notifying text message. 1. Press the View soft key or the sender’s phone number. The Inbox displays 2. Press the Select soft key or press the message.
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• Replay: allows you to replay the message from the beginning. • Send: allows you to send/resend the message. • Properties: shows you information about the message, such as the time and date, to (recipient number), size, priority, and class. Draft After creating a multimedia message, you can store it in this message box to be sent at a later time.
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Options for SMS Messages • Reply: allows you to reply to the message received • Forward: allows you to forward the message to another destination. • Delete: deletes the currently selected message. • Call Back: allows you to dial the number that the message has listed.
Page 94: Browser Message

• Properties: shows you information about the message. Browser Message This menu allows you to receive web messages from the server, or to set the phone not to receive Web messages. The following options are available: • Inbox: allows you to read the messages received from the web server.
Page 95: Broadcast Messages (sim Dependent)

Broadcast Messages (SIM Dependent) This network service allows you to receive text messages on various topics, such as the weather or traffic. Cell Broadcast (CB) messages display as soon as they are received, provided that: • the phone is in Idle mode. •...
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• Validity Period (SIM dependent): allows you to set the length of time your text messages are stored at the message center while attempts are made to deliver them. • Message Type (SIM dependent): allows you to view the type of message sent.
Page 97: Checking Memory Status

Receive Settings • Msg. Reception: you can set your phone to automatically receive or reject incoming messages. • Anonymous Reject: you can set your phone to automatically reject or receive anonymous messages. • Ads Reject: you can set your phone to automatically reject or receive advertising messages.
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messages you have saved in each folder. For Multimedia Message, My MEdia and Games the displays show the total memory amount, including the amount of memory available and used for storing messages. It also shows the memory amount used for each message folder.
Page 99: Section 8: Changing Your Settings

Section 8: Changing Your Settings Topics Covered • Time & Date • Phone Settings • Display Settings • Sound Settings • Network Settings • Security Settings • Resetting Your Phone This section explains how to customize your settings for your phone. Section 8: Changing Your Settings...
Page 100: Time & Date

Time & Date This menu allows you to change the current time and date displayed. 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. 2. Select Settings and highlight Time & Date. Press the Select soft key or the change the setting.
Page 101: Phone Settings

• Confirm first: the phone asks for a confirmation before the update. Note: Automatic updates of time and date does not change the time you have set for alarm settings or calendar memos. Phone Settings To customize the settings for your phone use the following steps: 1.
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Extra Settings You can turn the automatic redial or answer features on or off. 1. From the Phone Settings menu, Select Extra Settings 2. To turn a feature on, press the Select soft key or the key. A check mark displays in front of the option. 3.
Page 103: Display Settings

Display Settings In this menu, you can change various settings for the display or backlight. 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. 2. Select Settings and highlight Display Settings and press the Select or 3.
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Skin This menu allows you to select the menu display style. You can choose either Pattern 1 or Pattern 2. Backlight Time You can select the length of time the backlight is on. The backlight turns on when you press a key, when you open the phone or you receive a call or message, and remains on for the specified length of time.
Page 105: Sound Settings

Press the Select soft key to select Black or Rainbow. Sound Settings You can customize the settings related to various sounds for the phone, such as the call ringer, key tone, power on/ off tone, slider tone, and so on. 1.
Page 106: Broadcast Messages

• Melody: the phone rings using the ring melody selected in the Ring Tone menu. • Vibration: the phone vibrates but does not ring. • Vibration then Melody: the phone first vibrates three times and then starts ringing. Keypad Tone This menu allows you to select the tone that the phone sounds when you press a key.
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• Repetition: allows you to specify how often the phone informs you of a new message. The following options are available: • Once: the phone alerts you to a new message just once at the time of receipt. • Periodic: the phone alerts you to a new message every 2 minutes until you open the message.
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Power On/Off This menu allows you to select the melody that the phone sounds when it is switched on and off. To turn off the sound, select Off. Silent Mode This menu allows you to select how you are notified when silent mode is activated.
Page 109: Network Services

Network Services For more information about Network Services, ‘Section 11: Network Services” on page 147 Security Settings The Security feature enables you to restrict the use of your phone by the others and to restrict the types of calls. Various codes and passwords are used to protect the features of your phone.
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• Enable: you must enter the PIN each time the phone is switched Change PIN This feature allows you to change your current PIN, provided that the PIN Check 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.
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Privacy Using this menu, you can lock your media contents, such as picture messages, Voice messages, Voice list, images, and sounds. Once you have locked the contents, you must enter the phone’s password to access the associated menus. 1. To select an item to lock, press the Up or Down key. To lock all of the contents, select All.
Page 112: Resetting Your Phone

Note: Not all SIM cards have a PIN2. If your SIM card does not, this menu does not display. Change PIN2 The Change PIN2 feature allows you to change your current PIN2 to a new one. You must enter the current PIN2 before you can specify a new one.
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Resetting Your Phone 4. Enter the 4 to 8-digit password and press the OK soft key or the key. Section 8: Changing Your Settings...
Page 115: Section 9: Wap

Section 9: WAP Topics Covered • Launching the WAP Browser • Accessing a WAP site • Navigating the WAP Browser • Using Favorites • Downloading Multimedia Files • Clearing the Cache Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser which allows you to access Internet specified for mobile phones.
Page 116: Launching The Wap Browser

Launching the WAP Browser 1. In Idle mode, press the browser. Press the Menu soft key to access menu mode and select MEdia Net and press the Select soft key or the key. 2. Highlight MEdia Net Home and press the Connect soft key or the key.
Page 117: Navigating The Wap Browser

Navigating the WAP Browser 1. To scroll through browser items, press the Up or Down Navigation keys. 2. To select a browser item, press the Options soft key and choose Select. 3. To select a numbered item, press the corresponding numeric key.
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T9 Mode (T9) allows you to enter characters by pressing one key per letter. In this mode, you can use only the display alternative words. To change case, press the key. Number Mode (1) allows you to enter numbers. Selecting and Using Menu Options Various menus are available when using the WAP Browser to navigate the Wireless Web.
Page 119: Using Favorites

• Reload: reloads the current page. 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 book marked sites are stored in the Favorites folder, wherein you can use the 5-preset URL addresses and store your favorite URL addresses.
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5. Enter the address and press the OK soft key or the key. 6. Enter a name for the bookmark and press the OK soft key or the key. The bookmark name displays in the selected location. 7. When you have finished, press the Editing a Bookmark 1.
Page 121: Downloading Multimedia Files

Downloading Multimedia Files You can buy a variety of multimedia files, such as ringtones, graphics, applications, Multimedia contents, and so on from the WAP browser and download them to your phone’s memory. Your phone has embedded links to the WAP site providing you with download services, preset by your service provider.
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2. Highlight MEdia Net and press the Select soft key or the key. 3. Select Clear Cache. 4. Press the Yes soft key or the 5. When you have finished, press the Changing the WAP Profiles You can set up 5 server profiles for the WAP browser. 1.
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• GPRS Setting: • Proxy Address: enter the WAP gateway address required to connect to the Internet. • Proxy Port: enter the Proxy port required to connect to the Internet. • APN: enter the access point name used for the address of the GPRS network gateway.
Page 125: Section 10: Personal Organizer

Section 10: Personal Organizer Topics Covered • Alarms • Organizer • Using the Calendar • Using the To Do List • Using the Calculator • Record Audio • Unit Conversion • Using the Timer • Stopwatch • World Time The topics covered in this section allow you to schedule appointments, view the calendar, create To-Do lists, set an alarm, and perform simple math calculations.
Page 126: Alarms

Alarms You can set the alarm to ring at a specific time. You can also set the phone to switch on automatically and ring the alarm even if the phone is switched off. Setting an Alarm 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key and select Games &...
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6. Highlight the days you want the alarm to sound and press the Select soft key or the soft key when finish. The Alarm Time screen displays. 7. Enter the time for the alarm to sound using the alphanumeric keypad. Press the OK soft key or the key.
Page 128: Using Organizer

Deactivating Alarms 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access menu mode. 2. Select Games & Applications. Highlight Alarm and press the Select soft key or the 3. Select Alarm Type and press the Select soft key or the key.
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3. Use the Navigation key to highlight an application. Press the Select soft key or the application’s sub menu. The following sections provide a detailed description on each application and its function. Writing a Memo Create and store notes in Memo Pad. You can’t prioritize or set an alert for stored notes.
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7. When you’re finished entering details for the memo, press the left soft key OK. The Save to sub menu appear in the display. 8. Highlight Save to option and press the Select soft key or key. The calendar displays with today’s date highlighted.
Page 131: Using The Calendar

• Edit: allows you to edit the content of your memo. • Move: allows you to move a memo. • Copy: allows you to copy a memo. Using the Calendar 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access menu mode.
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6. Highlight the text mode and press the Select soft key or key. 7. When you’re finished entering details for the memo, press the left soft key OK. The Save to sub menu appear in the display. • Scheduler • To Do List •...
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16. When you have finished, press the Consulting the Calendar Viewing Memos on the Selected Date 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access menu mode. 2. Select Games & Applications. Highlight Organizer and press the Select soft key or the 3.
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Viewing All of the Memos on the Calendar 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access menu mode. 2. Select Games & Applications. Highlight Organizer and press the Select soft key or the 3. Highlight Calendar and press the Select soft key or the key.
Page 135: Using The To Do List

5. Press the Left or Right Navigation key to scroll to the previous or next memo. 6. Press the Options soft key and select Delete. 7. Press the Yes soft key to confirm deletion. 8. When you have finished, press the Deleting All Memos 1.
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2. Select Games & Applications. Highlight Organizer and press the Select soft key or the 3. Highlight To Do List and press the Select soft key or the key. You’re prompted to add a new memo. 4. While entering a memo, press the right soft key Options to display a pop-up menu with the following text entry modes •...
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12. Select AM or PM, press the Select soft key or the key. The Alarm Tone screen displays. 13. Using the Navigation key scroll alarm tones. 14. Select alarm tone using the Select soft key or the key. 15. When you have finished, press the Adding Tasks to the To Do List 1.
Page 138: Using The Calculator

Using To Do List Options You can access the following options by pressing the Options soft key • Add: allows you to add a new task • Mark: allows you to change the status of a task. Select appropriate status (Done or Undo) •...
Page 139: Record Audio

• [ - ] Subtraction • [ x ] Multiplication • [ ÷ ] Division • [ % ] Percentage • [ ( ] Open Parenthesis • [ ) ] Closed Parenthesis 4. Use the keypad to enter the second number into your equation.
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• Rewind • Fast Forward 5. Press the Select soft key or the recording. Record a memo by speaking into the microphone. 6. When you press the Select soft key or the recording or the time expires. The audio is automatically saved and the 7.
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Reviewing a Recorded Audio 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access menu mode. 2. Select Games & Applications. The following sub menu displays. 3. Highlight Record Audio and press the Select soft key or key. 4. Highlight Recorded Audio and press the Select soft key or the key.
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3. Press the Options soft key and then select Delete. 4. Press the Yes soft key or the 5. When you have finished, press the Delete All Recorded Audios 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access menu mode.
Page 143: Using Unit Conversion

4. When you have finished, press the Checking Memory Status You can check the amount of memory being used and the memory remaining for voice memos. The display shows you the total, used, and free memory, including the number of memos you stored and the total number of memos you can store.
Page 144: Using The Timer

• Volume • Area • Temperature 3. Use the Navigation key to highlight a conversion option and press the Select soft key or the 4. Enter the amount to convert. Use the Navigation key to select the conversion method. Using the Timer Timer allows you to view the amount of time between the current day and any event that you wish to schedule.
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World Time allows you to view the time of day or night in any part of the world. 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access menu mode. 2. Select Games & Applications. Highlight World Time and press the Select soft key or the 3.
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• Honolulu • Anchorage • LA • Denver...
Page 147: Section 11: Network Services

Section 11: Network Services Topics Covered • Network Services • Call Forwarding • Call Waiting • Network Selection • Caller ID This section allows set up the network functions supported by your carrier. Some of these services may not be available due to coverage area or service plans. If you have any questions, please contact the Customer Support center.
Page 148: Network Services

Network Services You can customize the settings for network features, such as call forwarding, and call waiting. 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. 2. Select Settings and highlight Network Services. Press the Select soft key or the 3.
Page 149: Call Waiting

3. Select the type of calls, Voice Calls or Data Calls. The current status displays. If the option has already been set, the number to which the calls are forwarded displays. 4. Press the Activate soft key or the 5. Using the keypad enter the forwarding number and press the OK soft key or the Call Waiting This network service informs you when someone is trying...
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Setting Call Waiting Options 1. From the Network Services menu screen, select Call Waiting. 2. Select the type of calls, Voice Calls or Data Calls. The screen informs you whether call waiting is activated or deactivated. 3. Press the Activate soft key or the call waiting feature.
Page 151: Network Selection

Deactivating Call Waiting Settings 1. From the Network Services menu screen, select Call Waiting. 2. Select the type of calls, Voice Calls or Data Calls. The screen informs you whether call waiting is activated or deactivated. Select Cancel All to cancel all call waiting options. 3.
Page 152: Caller Id

Caller ID You can prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person you are calling. Note: Some networks do not allow you to change this setting. The following options are available: • Default: the default setting provided by the network is used. •...
Page 153: Section 12: Games

Section 12: Games Topics Covered • Shop Games • My Games • Settings • Memory Status This section outlines the available gaming options and accessories for your phone. For more information, contact your service provider. Section 12: Games...
Page 154: Shop Games

Shop Games Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser to allow you to access and navigate the Wireless Web using your phone. For more information, see ‘Section 9: WAP” on page 115 You can download MIDlets (Java applications that run on mobile phones) from various sources using the WAP browser and store them in your phone.
Page 155: Memory Status

Memory Status Memory Status You can check the amount of memory being used and memory remaining for games, multimedia messages, and My MEdia. Section 12: Games...
Page 157: Section 13: Health And Safety Information

Section 13: Health and Safety Information Topics Covered • Health and Safety Information • Consumer Information on Wireless Phones • Road Safety • Operating Environment • Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices • Potentially Explosive Environments • Emergency Calls •...
Page 158: Health And Safety Information

Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Certification Information (SAR) Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the exposure limits for radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.
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(e.g. at the ear and worn on the body) as required by the FCC. Body-worn operations are restricted to Samsung-supplied, approved, or non- Samsung designated accessories that have no metal and must provide at least 1.5 cm separation between the device, including its antenna (whether extended or retracted) and the user's body.
Page 160: Consumer Information On Wireless Phones

• Head:1.4 W/Kg. • Body-worn: 1.42 W/Kg. SAR information on this and other model phones can be viewed on-line at www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid. To find information that pertains to a particular model phone, this site uses the phone FCC ID number which is usually printed somewhere on the case of the phone.
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Consumer Information on Wireless Phones agencies. When the phone is located at greater distances from the user, the exposure to RF is drastically lower because a person's RF exposure decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the source. The so-called "cordless phones," which have a base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house, typically operate at far lower power levels, and thus produce RF exposures well within the FCC's compliance limits.
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phones before they can be sold, as it does with new drugs or medical devices. However, the agency has authority to take action if wireless phones are shown to emit radio frequency energy (RF) at a level that is hazardous to the user.
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Consumer Information on Wireless Phones The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency working group activities, as well. 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.
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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. Three large epidemiology studies have been published since December 2000.
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Consumer Information on Wireless Phones measuring actual RF exposure during day-to-day use of wireless phones. Many factors affect this measurement, such as the angle at which the phone is held, or which model of phone is used. What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF? FDA is working with the U.S.
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What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone? If there is a risk from these products - and at this point we do not know that there is - it is probably very small. But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize your exposure to radio frequency energy (RF).
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Consumer Information on Wireless Phones Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For example, the government in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation in December 2000. They noted that no evidence exists that using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects.
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believe that 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.
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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 170: Road Safety

• Updated 4/3/2002: US food and Drug Administration http://www.fda.gov/cellphones 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. When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility.
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5. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. Jotting down a "to do" list or flipping through your address book takes attention away from your primary responsibility, driving safely. 6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic.
Page 172: Operating Environment

one appears injured, or a vehicle you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or other special non-emergency number. "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.wow-com.com Provided by the Cellular Telecommunications &...
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from your wireless phone. Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
Page 174: Potentially Explosive Environments

information. Switch your phone off in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy. Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles.
Page 175: Emergency Calls

on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane), areas 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.
Page 176: Fcc Notice And Cautions

first need to deactivate those features before you can make an emergency call. Consult this document and your local cellular service provider. When making an emergency call, remember to give all the necessary information as accurately as possible. Remember that your phone may be the only means of communication at the scene of an accident;...
Page 177: Other Important Safety Information

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. The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the phone warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone.
Page 178: Product Performance

• Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of telephone services to the offender, or legal action, or both. 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.
Page 179: Availability Of Various Features/ring Tones

Maintaining Your Phone's Peak Performance For the best care of your phone, only authorized personnel should service your phone and accessories. Faulty service may void the warranty. There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service.
Page 180: Battery Precautions

• 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 181: Care And Maintenance

Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. In some areas, the disposal of batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. 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.
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• Do not drop, knock or shake the phone. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards. • Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the phone. Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and-water solution. •...
Page 183: Section 14: Warranty Information

Section 14: Warranty Information Topics Covered • Standard Limited Warranty Section 14: Warranty Information...
Page 184: Standard Limited Warranty

Standard Limited Warranty What is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, L.P. ("SAMSUNG") warrants to the original purchaser ("Purchaser") that SAMSUNG's Phones and accessories ("Products") are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the...
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(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. What are SAMSUNG's Obligations? During the applicable...
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Product or for 90 days, whichever is longer. All replaced parts, components, boards and equipment shall become the property of 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.
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STATES/PROVINCES 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...
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ITS TERMS OR AS LIMITED AS THE LAW PERMITS. THE PARTIES UNDERSTAND THAT THE PURCHASER MAY USE THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCT. SAMSUNG MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS AND THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, AS TO THE QUALITY,...
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Product pricing reflects this allocation of risk and the limitations of liability contained in this 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.
Page 190: Intellectual Property Statement

Intellectual Property Statement 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 thereto (the "Phone System"), is...
Page 191: Samsung Telecommunications America (sta), L.p

Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), L.P. Internet Address: http://www.samsungusa.com ©2005 Samsung Telecommunications America. Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its related entities. Printed in South Korea GH68-06772A ® Openwave is a registered Trademark of Openwave, Inc.
Page 193: Index

Index Add New Words to T9 Dictionary Address Book Searching for a Number Alphabet mode Backlight description 22 Battery charging 12 installing 12 low indicator 13 removing 10 Call Functions Adjusting the Call Volume 26 Answering a Call 26 Call Log 27 Correcting the Number 24 Making a Call 24...
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Voicemail 15 Health and Safety Information Icons, description Instant Messenger International Call Low battery indicator Making a Call Address Book 25 Menu Navigation Menu Outline 45 Messaging Multimedia Files Downloading 121 Multimedia Message Creating and Sending 89 Multi-Party Call Dropping One Participant 39 Private Conversation 38 Mute...
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Sound Settings 105 Shortcuts SIM card installing 10 Skin Soft Keys Speed Dial Edit List 74 Setting Up Entries 73 Standard Limited Warranty Standard Limited Warranty 184 Switching on/off phone 14 T9 mode Text Input Mode Changing 59 Text Messages Time &...

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