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Samsung SGH-A796 User Manual

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QUAD BAND Series
SGH-A796
Portable Digital Mobile Phone
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your phone,
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  • Page 1 QUAD BAND Series SGH-A796 Portable Digital Mobile Phone User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and its related entities. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Important Safety Precautions ... 1 Getting Started ... 3 Setting Up Your Phone ... 3 Switching the Phone On and Off ... 8 Locking the Touch Screen ... 8 Access Codes ... 9 Your Phone ... 11 Features of Your Phone ... 11 Phone Layout ...
  • Page 4 Transferring Music Using Media Player ... 56 Contacts ...58 Add New Contact ... 58 Using Contacts ... 62 Groups ... 65 Favourites ... 67 Managing Contacts ... 68 Contact Settings ... 70 My Account ...73 Shop ...74 Internet ...75 Open the Browser ... 75 Browser Navigation ...
  • Page 5 Memory Status ... 107 Document Viewer ... 107 Games & Apps ... 109 Games ... 109 Get New Applications ... 109 Tools ... 110 Ringbacks ... 139 IM ... 140 MobileMail ... 141 Settings ... 142 Sound Profile ... 142 Display and Light ...
  • Page 6 STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY ...191 Index ...196...

  • Page 7: Important Safety Precautions

    Important Safety Precautions Please read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. Road Safety Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Switch Off When Refueling Do not use the phone at a refueling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.

  • Page 8: Emergency Call

    Water Resistance Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry. Accessories and Batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorized accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous. Qualified Service Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started This section explains how to start using your phone by first configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then setting up your voice mail. Setting Up Your Phone When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and optional services you have selected.

  • Page 10: Installing The Sim Card

    Installing the SIM Card Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending. Use caution when inserting or removing the card and keep it out of reach of children. Position the SIM card as indicated on the SIM card slot (angled corner at the lower right edge), then carefully slide the card into the socket.

  • Page 11: Installing The Battery

    Incorrect Note: The Samsung a796 has been tested to support cards up 16GB capacity. Installing the Battery 1. Align the top edge of the battery under the tabs at the top edge of the battery chamber with the arrow on the battery pointing toward the battery contacts (1).

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion (lithium ion) battery. Use the travel charger supplied with your phone to charge the battery, and use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers. Note: Fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately four hours.
  • Page 13 Note: The charger’s connector attaches to the phone at a slight angle toward the top of the phone. 2. Plug the charger into a standard AC wall outlet. If the phone is off, the display indicates that the phone is charging. If the phone is on, a bar in the battery icon flashes to indicate charging.

  • Page 14: Switching The Phone On And Off

    Low Battery Indication When only a few minutes of talk time remain, the empty battery icon flashes and a warning tone sounds at regular intervals. The backlight dims to conserve the remaining battery power. When the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off. Recharge the battery to restore phone operation.

  • Page 15: Access Codes

    Access Codes There are several access codes used by your phone and its SIM card. These codes help protect the phone against unauthorized use. When requested to enter any of the codes, enter the code and touch OK. Except for the PUK and PUK2 codes, access codes can be changed using the Security menu (see the Security section in “Phone”...
  • Page 16 2. Enter a new PIN of your choice and touch OK. 3. When the Confirm PIN Code message displays, enter the same code again and touch OK. If you enter an incorrect PUK ten times in succession, the SIM card becomes invalid.

  • Page 17: Your Phone

    Your Phone The section outlines some key features of your phone. It also explains the screens and the icons that appear when the phone is in use. Features of Your Phone Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many valuable features. The following list outlines a few of the features included in your phone.

  • Page 18: Phone Layout

    Phone Layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone. Front View of Your Phone 1. Speaker: Allows you to hear the caller. 2. Touch screen: Display screen that responds to touch. Provides all information needed to operate your phone. 3.
  • Page 19 5. Contacts button: Accesses your current Contacts, Groups and Favourite lists. 6. Talk/Send key: Allows you to power on the phone, make or answer a call, and access the Call History list. Press and hold to redial the last phone number. 7.

  • Page 20: Side Views Of Your Phone

    Side Views of Your Phone 1. Power/Accessory Interface connector: Allows you to connect a travel charger or other optional accessories such as a USB/data cable or hands-free headset. 2. Volume keys: Adjust ringer volume in standby mode, mute ringer when receiving a call, adjust volume during a call and adjust text size when reading a message or using the browser.

  • Page 21: Rear View Of Your Phone

    5. Lock key: Lets you lock and unlock the touch screen. If you receive an incoming call while the screen is locked, you can answer it without unlocking the screen. Rear View of Your Phone 1. Speaker: Allows you to hear music and other audio signals. 2.

  • Page 22: Unlocking The Phone

    Unlocking the Phone When the A796 is locked, press and hold phone) to unlock the phone and display the Idle screen. Your Phone (on the right side of the...

  • Page 23: Display

    Display Display Layout Your display screen provides information about the phone’s status and options.The display has three main areas: Function Categories Function Categories are shortcuts to Keypad (for dialing a number), Contacts (accessing the Contacts list), Menu (displays the icons for application access), Message (takes you to the Create Message screen), Favourites (displays your Contact favourites), and Shortcuts (displays shortcuts that you have set up to easily access your favourite applications).
  • Page 24 Indicates that the Airplane Mode is active. You cannot send or receive calls or access online information. No network coverage available. Call in progress. Displays on the Lock screen when a call has been missed. Battery level. The more bars, the more power remaining. Connection to an Edge network is active.
  • Page 25 Displays in the Indicators area when a new voice mail has been received. Displays in the Indicators area when a new WAP message has been received. Text message inbox is full. An alarm is set. For details, see “Alarms” on page 126. Call Forwarding feature is active.

  • Page 26: Using Menus

    Using Menus This section explains how to use your phone’s menus. The A796 is completely navigable by either an onscreen touch or by using the QWERTY keypad. Menu Navigation Accessing the Main Menu To access the Main menu from the Idle screen, touch Opening and Closing an Application ...
  • Page 27 Navigating Lists When you open a menu, the menu options display on the screen as a scrollable list.  To activate a list item, touch it.  To scroll through the list, firmly press and slide your finger up or down the screen.
  • Page 28 Scrolling Through Field Entries Some screens will ask you to assign a value to an onscreen field by either touching up/down selection arrows or by quickly sliding through the values using your fingertip. An example of these actions is the Jog screen on the Alarm page, where you can set the time by touching the + and - buttons or by quickly sliding your fingertip over the numbers.

  • Page 29: Shortcuts

    Scrolling Using the Directional Keys Besides use touch when scrolling through a menu or using the Browser, you can also use the directional keys on the QWERTY keyboard. Shortcuts The Shortcuts option allows you quick access to your favourite applications, features, and tools. You can Add, Change, and Remove Shortcuts.

  • Page 30: Changing Shortcuts

    Touch Add. 2. Select an application and touch menus are indicated by > next to the item. Touch > to expand the menu. Changing Shortcuts 1. From the Idle screen, touch Shortcuts 2. Touch Change. 3. Touch the Shortcut that you would like to replace. 4.

  • Page 31: Using The Multitasking Menu

    Using the Multitasking Menu The Multitask menu can be activated from within any active window or page on the phone by pressing , allowing you to temporarily exit from your current location, quickly do something else, then return to the previous task.

  • Page 32: Menu Structure

    Menu Structure The menu structure is as follows: 1. Call History 2. Contacts Contacts Groups Favourite Add New Contact Service Number Contact Settings SIM Management 3. My Account 4. Shop 5. Internet 6. Messages Create New Message Inbox MobileMail Friends Sent Outbox Drafts...

  • Page 33: Call Functions

    Call Functions This section describes how to make or answer a call, and all associated features and functionality. Making a Call 1. From the Idle screen, with the phone open, use the keypad to enter the number you wish to call. -or- From the Idle screen, with the phone closed, touch onscreen keypad to enter the number you wish to dial.

  • Page 34: Manual Pause Dialing

    Manual Pause Dialing To add pause(s) to the number you are calling without storing it in your Contacts list: 1. From the Idle screen, open the phone and use the keypad to enter the number you wish to call. 2. Press to add a two-second pause, then use the keypad to enter the additional numbers.

  • Page 35: Call History

    1. From the Idle screen, press Call History. 2. The screen opens to the All Calls list. To view lists of individual types of calls, touch the drop-down arrow at the upper right of the screen and select Missed, Made or Received. 3.

  • Page 36: Answering A Call

    1. Touch Speed Dial. The Speed Dial screen displays showing the numbers 1 through 9. The number 1 is reserved for Voice Mail. 2. Touch an unused number. The Contacts screen displays. 3. Find the contact you want to assign to the number. You can scroll through the list or tap on the search box and enter the letters of the name you are searching for until the name appears.

  • Page 37: Quick Reply

    Note: You can answer a call while using Contacts or other menu features. After ending the call, the phone returns to the previously active menu screen. Other Answer Options When receiving an incoming call:  To mute the ring tone, briefly press either volume key. ...

  • Page 38: Dialing Options

    Note: The message is sent and you are returned to the previous menu. Touch here Dialing Options From the Idle screen, you have the option to access the Keypad and initiate a call. When you manually enter numbers from the Keypad, there are three dialing options displayed on the screen.

  • Page 39: Viewing Missed Calls

     Briefly press – or –   Touch The All Calls list is displayed. Touch the drop-down list located at the top right of the screen to select list of calls Missed, Made or Received. If the number or caller is listed in Contacts, the associated name is displayed.
  • Page 40 selected. You can also touch and drag to scroll through the list of missed calls. 2. Touch the desired missed call. Information for that call and caller is displayed on the Missed Calls page. For more information on the available options, see “Viewing All Calls” above. To move to another call type, touch the call drop-down list (upper right of the Call History page) and make your selection.

  • Page 41: Deleting A Missed Call

    2. Touch the desired missed call. You will see various choices, depending on the settings for your “Save New Contacts to” option.  3. Touch Save For further details on saving Contacts, see “Add New Contact” on page 58. Sending a Message to a Missed Call 1.

  • Page 42: Call Time

    Note: You can press Call Time View Recorded Call Times  Touch Call History The following times are displayed:  Last Call Duration: Length of the last call.  Dialed Calls: Total time for all voice calls made.  Received Calls: Total time for all voice calls received. ...

  • Page 43: Placing A Call On Hold

    In-Call Options During an active call there are several functions available by touching a corresponding onscreen button.  Speaker On/Off: Routes the phone’s audio through either the speaker or the earpiece. •Slide Speaker to On to route the audio through the speaker. (You can adjust the speaker volume using the volume keys.) •Slide Speaker to Off to use the phone’s earpiece.

  • Page 44: Switching Between Calls

    2. To reactivate this call, touch Resume. To make a call while you have a call in progress: 1. Touch Hold. 2. Touch Contacts to look up a number in contacts. - or - Touch Dial, enter the new number and touch New Call. 3.

  • Page 45: Using The Speakerphone

    Using the Speakerphone 1. To turn on the speakerphone during a call, slide Speaker to On. 2. When the prompt “Speaker on?”appears, touch Yes. A screen message confirms “Speaker on”. Use the volume keys (left side of the phone) to adjust the volume. To deactivate the speakerphone, slide Speaker to Off.

  • Page 46: Making A Multi-Party Call

    Searching for a Number in Contacts You can search for a number in Contacts during a call. 1. Touch Contacts. 2. Touch the Contacts entry. For further details on using Contacts, see “Find a Contact” on page 62. Call Waiting Call Waiting lets you answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if your network supports this service and you have set the ...
  • Page 47 1. Call the first participant in the normal manner (see “Making a Call” on page 27). 2. To call another participant, touch Dial. Enter the new number and press or touch New Call to dial the second call. 3. To add this person to the call, touch Join. 4.

  • Page 48: Entering Text

    Entering Text This section outlines how to select the desired text entry mode when entering characters using the QWERTY keyboard or the keypad. It also describes how to use the T9 predictive text entry system to reduce the number of key strokes needed to enter text. Using the QWERTY Keyboard Your phone has a QWERTY keyboard to allow easy and quick text input.

  • Page 49: Changing The Text Input Mode

     To enter a number or symbol, press to select FUNCTION LOCK, once more to remove FUNCTION LOCK.  To move the cursor, press the directional keys (see “Scrolling Using the Directional Keys” on page 23).  To delete a character, press ...

  • Page 50: Using Abc Mode

    Using Abc Mode To enter text using Abc (alphabet) mode: 1. Touch the Text Input Mode button at the bottom of the screen and touch Abc Mode.The Text Input Mode Indicator should now indicate one of the alphabet modes (ABC, abc or Abc). ...
  • Page 51 1. Touch the Text Input Mode button at the bottom of the screen and touch T9 Predictive Text.The Text Input Mode Indicator in the upper right corner of the screen should now indicate one of the T9 modes (T9Ab, T9AB, T9ab). 2.

  • Page 52: Using Emoticon Mode

    Use the Up and Down keys on the QWERTY keyboard to display different suggested spellings. Using Numeric/Symbols Mode 1. Touch the Text Input Mode button at the bottom of the screen and touch Numeric/Symbols. The Text Input Mode Indicator at top right corner of the screen changes to Fn.

  • Page 53: Using The Alphanumeric Keypad

    2. Touch the desired symbol or symbols. Use the left or right arrow to view additional symbols. 3. When you are finished, touch OK to return to your message and the previous text input mode. Using the Alphanumeric Keypad Using T9 Predictive Text To enter text using T9 (predictive input) mode: 1.
  • Page 54 As you type, the built-in dictionary matches the letters to commonly used words and a selection box appears. 4. If the word is not correct, touch the selection box to open a word list and use your finger scroll through the list until the correct word is shown, then touch the word.

  • Page 55: Using Handwriting Recognition

    Using Numeric Mode 1. Touch the screen to open the keypad. If the Text Input Mode button at the bottom right of the screen says 123, move to step 3. 2. Touch the Text Input Mode button at the bottom right of the screen and touch Numeric.

  • Page 56: Entering Characters

    Start Handwriting Recognition 1. From a screen where you can enter text, touch the Input Select field. 2. On the drop-down list touch Handwriting. Change Input Modes To change the text input mode, touch the Text Input Mode button at the bottom right of the screen and touch the mode that you require.

  • Page 57: Entering Numbers

    1. Use your finger tip to write each character.  Touch Shift to change the case of the next letter.  Touch Space or draw a horizontal line from left to right across the screen with your finger to create a space between letters, numbers, or symbols.

  • Page 58: Entering Symbols

    2. Use your finger tip to write each number.  Touch Space or draw a horizontal line from left to right across the screen with your finger to create a space between letters, numbers, or symbols.  Touch screen with your finger to erase a single character. ...

  • Page 59: Transferring Files

    Note: For more information on Samsung PC Studio software, consult the online help provided with the program. Note: Your phone’s USB Setting must be set to Samsung PC Studio or Ask on Connection to use PC Studio (see “Select USB Mode” on page 159).
  • Page 60 SGH-A796 icon appears on PC Studio’s Communicator screen. 3. In the PC Studio program, click on the SGH-A796 icon. The Phone Explorer window appears. 4. Using Phone Explorer, navigate to the phone folder you want to access.

  • Page 61: Transferring Files Via Bluetooth

    File transfer between your phone and a PC using Bluetooth requires a PC with Bluetooth wireless capability and installation of Samsung’s PC Studio software (included with your phone). Note: For more information on Samsung PC Studio, consult the online help provided with the PC Studio software. To transfer files using Bluetooth: 1.

  • Page 62: Transferring Files Via Microsd Card

    Transferring Files via microSD Card You can directly transfer music and other files between your PC and a microSD memory card. 1. Remove the microSD card from your phone (see “Installing the Memory Card” on page 4) and insert it into your PC’s microSD card reader or, if you are using an SD card reader, insert the microSD card into a microSD adapter then insert the adapter into the SD card reader.
  • Page 63 2. Open Windows Media Player on the PC and click the Sync tab. The list of devices at the right side of the screen will include your phone (SGH-A796). 3. Drag and drop the files you want to transfer to your phone to the Sync List at the right side of the screen.

  • Page 64: Contacts

    Contacts The Contacts menu is used to manage your contact list. You can store names, phone numbers and other information in both your SIM card and your phone’s memory, which are physically separate but both used to create the contact list. You can also create contact groups, an FDN list, and speed dial numbers.
  • Page 65 2. To assign a picture to the entry, touch the image area at the top of the screen and choose Take Photo to take a picture or Caller Image to retrieve a previously stored image from your Pictures folder. 3. Touch the First Name field, use the onscreen keypad or the keyboard to enter the first name for the new entry, then touch OK.
  • Page 66 Add More Fields to a Number While creating a new entry to be saved on the phone or editing an existing contact saved on your phone, you can add additional fields to the list of information. Note: A maximum of five phone numbers can be saved with each contact. 1.
  • Page 67 3. Touch Done to store the new fields to the entry and return to the previous screen. Delete Fields From a Number 1. On the Contacts screen, touch Delete Fields. Note: Only new fields can be deleted. If you have not added any new fields to the contact, the Delete Fields button does not appear.

  • Page 68: Using Contacts

    4. Touch Save. Save a Number After a Call Has Ended 1. Touch screen. 2. Touch the phone number to reveal the Details page for the call. 3. Touch Save, and then New if this is a new contact entry, Update if you are updating an existing contact.
  • Page 69 2. Touch the Tap to search box and begin entering the letters of the name. As you type, the first entry matching your input is highlighted. To select a different entry, use your finger to scroll through the list until the entry you want is highlighted.

  • Page 70: Contact Options

    Contact Options While in the details page for a specific contact, there are two sets of options available. Phone Options 1. Touch to access phone options:  Call: allows you to call the selected number.  Send Message: allows you to send a text message or picture message to the selected number.

  • Page 71: Groups

    •Add to Favourites: Adds the current contact entry to your Favourite list. Groups Using Groups you can organize your contacts into lists such as Family, Friends and Work. You can also assign a unique Caller ID or ringtone to members of the group. Note: Groups stored on your phone accept contacts stored on the phone only.

  • Page 72: Edit Group Information

    Add Contacts to a Group 1. From the Idle screen, touch 2. Touch a group entry. 3. Touch Add Member. 4. Touch the check box next to each contact you wish to add to the group to place a check mark in the box. You can also touch All to place a check mark next to every entry.

  • Page 73: Favourites

    5. Touch Save to store your changes. Favourites You can add phone numbers stored in Contacts or new contact numbers to your Favourites list. Add Contacts to Favourites 1. From the Idle screen, touch 2. Touch Add. 3. Select Existing Contact if the contact’s information is already stored in Contacts, New Contact if you want to enter the information.

  • Page 74: Managing Contacts

    Managing Contacts You can copy, delete, and view the memory status for the Phone and SIM entries on your phone. Copy Contacts to SIM Card Note: When storing a contact on the SIM card, only the name, phone number, group, and slot location are initially available as fields (some SIM cards may allow an address as well).

  • Page 75: Service Number

    Delete Contacts from Phone 1. From the Idle screen, touch Delete. The phone displays the contacts saved to your phone. 2. Touch the check box next to each contact you wish to delete to place a check mark in the box or touch All to place a check mark beside all contacts.

  • Page 76: Contact Settings

    Contact Settings My Business Card This setting lets you create a virtual business card that can be attached to outgoing messages. 1. In Idle mode, touch My Business Card. 2. Touch each field, enter information using the keypad or keyboard, and touch OK.

  • Page 77: Own Number

    Own Number This function is a memory aid that shows you the phone number assigned to the SIM card in your phone. In Idle mode, touch Number. Fixed Dial Contacts This selection accesses your FDN (Fixed Dialing Number) list. FDN mode, if supported by your SIM card, allows you to restrict outgoing calls to phone numbers stored in the FDN List on the SIM card.
  • Page 78 5. Touch the SIM card location field and use the keypad to enter a location value for the entry on the SIM card. Touch OK. 6. Touch Save to store the new FDN entry. Memory Status You can check how many contacts are stored in your SIM card and phone memory.

  • Page 79: My Account

    My Account This menu selection opens the Internet browser and automatically accesses the My Account page. For more information on using the Internet browser, see “Internet” on page 75. My Account...

  • Page 80: Shop

    Shop This menu selection opens the Internet browser and automatically accesses the Rogers Shop page. For more information on using the Internet browser, see “Internet” on page 75. Shop...

  • Page 81: Internet

    Internet Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser that allows you to access the Internet. This section explains how to access the WAP services of your service provider and navigate the WAP browser. Open the Browser From the Idle screen, touch Browser Navigation Browser Window...
  • Page 82 Back: Returns the browser to the previous web page. Forward: Moves the browser to the next web page. Home: Returns the browser to the currently assigned homepage. Reload: Reloads the current page. Magnify: Launches magnification slider that lets you zoom in and out using an onscreen slider.
  • Page 83 Change Screen Modes By default, only the Rotate and Toolbar View icons are displayed on the screen when the browser is opened.  Touch the Toolbar View icon to reveal the Web toolbar.  When the toolbar is displayed, touch the Fullscreen View icon to hide the Web toolbar.

  • Page 84: Access A Web Site

    Touch a search field on a Web page to display the cursor and the onscreen keyboard. For more information on text entry methods, see “Entering Text” on page 42. Return to Page To return to the previous page, touch To return to the homepage, touch Access a Web Site 1.
  • Page 85  Wikipedia  craigslist.ca  Get New Games  Get New Ringtones Access a Web Site Using Bookmarks 1. From the Idle screen, touch 2. Touch the bookmark for the site you want to open. Add Bookmarks 1. From the Idle screen, touch ...
  • Page 86 3. Touch the field to be edited and use the onscreen keypad or the keyboard to make the changes (for more information on text entry, see “Entering Text” on page 42). 4. Touch Save to save the changes to the entry. Delete Bookmarks 1.

  • Page 87: Browser Settings

    Browser Settings To configure browser settings: 1. From the Idle screen, touch 2. Touch the menu item you want to open. The Browser Settings menu provides the following selections:  Clear Caches: Deletes the information stored in the phone’s cache of recently accessed Web pages (see below).

  • Page 88: Delete Cookies

    1. From the Idle screen, touch Caches. 2. Touch Yes to continue, No to cancel the operation. Delete Cookies A cookie is a small file placed on your phone by a web site while you are visiting the site. In addition to containing some site-specific information, it can also store some personal information (such as username and password for the site), which can pose a security risk if not properly managed.
  • Page 89 Access the History List 1. From the Idle screen, touch 2. If the Toolbar View icon is displayed, touch the icon to reveal the Web toolbar. 3. On the navigation Toolbar at the top of the page, touch the drop-down arrow to open the History List.

  • Page 90: Browser Profiles

    Page Details Page Details provides information on the currently displayed Web page, including Title, Address, Size (in bytes), MIME type (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions), and Last updated (date the page was last changed). Browser Profiles Lets you view and change the settings for Browser Profiles: GoRogers, Rogers Media, Rogers Internet and Rogers Streaming.

  • Page 91: Messages

    Messages This section explains how to send and receive different types of messages. It also describes the features and functionality associated with messaging. Types of Messages Your phone sends and receives the following types of messages:  Text messages  Picture messages ...

  • Page 92: Additional Message Options

    2. Touch Tap to Add Recipient and select a method for adding a recipient:  Enter Number: Manually enter a cellular phone number using the keypad or keyboard and touch OK.  Enter Email: Manually enter an email address using the keypad or keyboard and touch OK.
  • Page 93  Audio: Allows selection of an existing audio file from the Audio list. Touch a category (Ringtones, Music, Recorded Audio), touch the file name then touch Add.  Take Picture: Lets you temporarily exit the message, take a photo with phone’s camera, and then add it to your message.

  • Page 94: View Received Messages

    •Business Card: Lets you add your business card to the message as an attached file. •Event: Lets you add an Event from your calendar to the message as an attached file. •Tasks: Lets you add a Task to your message as an attached file. •Memo: Lets you add a previously saved Memo (text) to your message as an attached file.

  • Page 95: Message Folders

     When viewing a text message, press the Up or Down volume keys to increase or decrease the font size of the message text. Six font sizes are available.  To play a video in a picture message, touch  To pause playback of the video, touch ...
  • Page 96 1. From the Idle screen, Touch folder (Inbox, Sent, Outbox, Drafts or Templates). The corresponding message list opens. 2. Touch the message you wish to view. The message appears in the display. Message Folder Options While viewing a message list, the following options are available: ...

  • Page 97: Mobilemail

    •Lock/Unlock: allows you to secure a selected message by protecting it from accidental alterations. MobileMail MobileMail lets you send email to any email address. Recipients can access your emails from email-equipped phones or from their computers. Your phone allows selection of three online email services: Rogers Yahoo! Mail, Yahoo! Mail, Windows Live Hotmail or Gmail.

  • Page 98: Create A Multimedia Template

    2. Touch Text Templates. 3. Touch to open a blank template. Using the onscreen keypad or Create the keyboard, enter the text you want to save as a template. 4. When you are finished entering text, touch Save to save the template file.

  • Page 99: Voice Mail

    Voice Mail This menu selection accesses your voice mailbox, if your account supports this service. Note: Voice mail is a network feature. Please contact your service provider for further details. Messages Settings Lets you configure default message settings. 1. From the Idle screen, touch Settings.

  • Page 100: Text Message

    Text Message Delivery Options From the Messages Settings page, touch Text Message Options. It is recommended that you do not alter any fields except the following except when directed to do so by a customer service representative.  Network Selection: Selects the method for call routing (Circuit Switch or Packet Switch).
  • Page 101  Delivery Options: to configure the parameters associated with the delivery of the picture message. • Priority: Select the priority level of your messages. • Expiration: Select the length of time you want the message you sent to remain on the message server. •...

  • Page 102: Broadcast Message

    • Reject Advertisement: Allows you to automatically reject messages with a category of advertisement.  Picture Message Profiles: Used to configure your Network parameters (it is recommended that you consult a customer service representative before changing any of these settings). ...

  • Page 103: Delete By Folder

    Push Message A Push Message is a method for your service provider to deliver content such as firmware updates and emergency notifications to mobile phones that are WAP enabled. You cannot initiate or reply to WAP Push Messages. Note: Please contact Rogers customer service for further details before changing any of the settings.

  • Page 104: Media

    Media The Media menu is used to manage your media files (audio, pictures, videos and other files). Media files are organized in a series of folders. You can also create additional folders or sub-folders to further organize your files. Create a New Folder 1.

  • Page 105: File And Folder Options

    Note: Only unlocked files and folders can be moved or copied. The Audio, Pictures, Videos and Other Files folders are permanently locked. Ringtones and wallpapers supplied with your phone are permanently locked. Files you have placed on the phone are unlocked unless you have locked them (see “File and Folder Options”...
  • Page 106 2. Follow the on-screen options to select and download a file. For more information on using the browser, see “Internet” on page 75. Set Call Ringtone Call Ringtone allows you to assign the ringtone that plays whenever a call is received and the caller is not assigned a ringtone (see Caller Ringtone below).

  • Page 107: Recorded Audio

    Note: Only DRM (Digital Rights Management) audio files can be used as ringtones. Set Alarm Tone Alarm Tone allows you to assign the ringtone as an alarm. 1. From the Idle screen, touch Ringtones. 2. Touch the desired ringtone. The playback screen opens. 3.

  • Page 108: Pictures

    Pictures This folder contains your collections of provided and downloaded pictures as well as those taken with your phone’s internal camera. You can also download pictures. Get New Graphics The Get New Graphics option allows you to download images from your service provider.
  • Page 109 On the image viewer page, you have access to both macro functions (Zoom, Edit, and Info) and menu options. Zoom: Accesses the zoom function. Touch + to zoom in (magnify), touch - to zoom out. Edit: Allows you to edit the current image by applying various image effects.
  • Page 110 2. Touch  Effects: Allows you to choose from special effects Filter, Style, Warp and Partial blur.  Adjust: Allows Auto Level adjustment or individual adjustment of Brightness, Contrast and Colour.  Transform: Allows you to Resize, Rotate, and Flip the image. ...

  • Page 111: Videos

     Rotate: orients the current image in either a landscape or portrait orientation. The bottom left of the page indicates how much of the image will be displayed as the wallpaper. 4. Touch Set to store the new settings and assign the wallpaper image. Videos This folder contains your collection of downloaded videos and those taken with your phone’s internal camera.

  • Page 112: Other Files

    Other Files This folder provides a location where you can store other types of files on your phone, such as spreadsheets, text files and presentations. You can send these files to others via Bluetooth. You can also move or copy files to your memory card.

  • Page 113: Memory Status

     Lock/Unlock: Locking prevents the file from being accidentally deleted. A locked file must be unlocked before it can be deleted. Memory Status The Memory Status menu allows you to view the memory usage and available space in your phone and space used and available on a memory card (if present).
  • Page 114  Go to: Opens the Previous Page, Next Page, First Page, Last Page, or Page (enter page number and touch Done).  More (availability depends on file type):  Delete: Lets you delete the file.  Rename: Lets you change the name of the selected file. ...

  • Page 115: Games & Apps

    Games & Apps Using the Games & Apps menu you can play games already stored on your phone, as well as download games and other applications from your service provider. Games Get New Games This selection allows you to download games from your service provider. 1.

  • Page 116: Tools

    Downloaded applications are added to the Games & Apps menu. For more information on using the browser see “Internet” on page 75. Tools Camera This section explains how to use the 2.0 megapixel camera built in to your phone. You can take photographs in JPEG format and shoot videos. Using the Camera Taking pictures with your device’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the camera, then pressing the camera key.
  • Page 117 3. Using the phone’s main display screen as a viewfinder, adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subject. Onscreen icons let you access various camera options (see “Camera and Camcorder Options” on page 111). 4. Press the Camera key until the shutter sounds. The picture is displayed on the screen (if Review is turned on) and automatically stored in the designated storage location (see “Camera and Camcorder Options”...
  • Page 118 Shooting mode: Allows you to set the shooting mode. Options are: •Single: Takes a single photo. •Continuous: Takes a series of photos when the Camera key is held down. •Panorama: Takes a landscape photo by taking an initial photo and then adding additional images to it.
  • Page 119 Settings tab: •Guidelines: Turns the guidelines On or Off. •Review: Lets you activate the instant review feature where images are displayed immediately after review (On or Off). •GPS: Records location coordinates information into image files. •Shutter Sound: Selects a tone to play when the camera’s shutter operates.

  • Page 120: Using The Camcorder

    Edit: allows you to edit the current image using any of the following: •Effects: Allows you to choose from several effects. •Adjust: Adjusts Auto level, Brightness, Contrast, and Colour. •Transform: Allows you to Resize, Rotate, and Flip the image. •Crop: Lets you crop the image. Touch one corner of the image and, in a single motion, drag to another location to create the crop area, then touch Crop.
  • Page 121 3. Using the phone’s main display screen as a viewfinder, adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subject. Onscreen icons let you access various camera options (see “Camera and Camcorder Options” on page 111). 4. Press the Camera key again to begin shooting video. 5.

  • Page 122: Voice Recognition

    Call <Name or #>: Dials the spoken number or the number associated with the spoken name in your contact list. If multiple numbers exist (i.e., home, work, cell phone), say the name and the number type.  Send Message <Name or #>: displays the Create Text Message screen.
  • Page 123  Tutorial: Provides examples of how to use the voice commands.  Settings: Lists the settings and information for voice command software: •Confirmation: Sets whether the system asks for confirmation of what is said (Automatic, Always Confirm, Never Confirm) •Adaptation: Trains the software to respond to your voice •...

  • Page 124: Media Player

    Contacts List Voice Activation On startup, Nuance Voice Recognition software reads your Contacts list and voice-activates all the names. When you add or change contacts, the software automatically reloads and voice-activates the list. Media Player The Media Player lets you navigate through your music library, play songs, and create playlists.
  • Page 125 Equalizer NORM •NORM (normal) •ROCK •POP •DANC (dance) •CLAS (classical) •JAZZ •WIDE (3D sound effect available when earphones are connected) •DYNA (3D sound effect available when earphones are connected) •SURR (3D sound effect available when earphones are connected) Repeat •Repeat one: repeats the currently playing song. •Repeat all: replays the current list when the list ends.
  • Page 126  More: provides additional selections •Add to Playlist: Lets you to add the current audio file to a playlist. •Send via: allows you to send the current file as a message attachment or as a data file delivered to a Bluetooth-capable device. •Settings: Lets you turn Background Playing on or off (see “Playing Music while Using the Phone”...
  • Page 127 Playing Music through a Stereo Bluetooth Device Your phone supports the Stereo Bluetooth profile (A2DP), and when connected to a stereo Bluetooth headset it will play music in stereo through the headset. 1. Pair and connect your handset to the stereo Bluetooth headset (see “Bluetooth”...
  • Page 128 Using Playlists Playlists let you group songs in lists and play back all songs on the list by simply selecting the playlist. Playlists can be created from the Media Player’s options menu or within a third party music application (such as Windows Media Player) and downloaded to the handset.
  • Page 129 4. Use your fingertip to drag and drop songs to new locations as required. To remove songs from a Playlist: 1. From the Idle screen, touch  Media Player 2. Touch the playlist. 3. Touch Remove Tracks. 4. Touch the check box next to each music file to be removed from the list, or touch All to place a check mark beside all items.

  • Page 130: Record Audio

    2. Open Windows Media Player on the PC and click the Sync tab. The list of devices at the right side of the screen will include your phone (SGH-A796) and the available storage space. A list of available songs appears in the main area of the screen.
  • Page 131 2. To start recording, touch microphone. 3. Touch Pause ( recording and save the file When recording has stopped, the following options are available:  Play: Plays back the memo.  Record: Saves the current memo and begin another session. ...
  • Page 132  Recording Time: Touch the maximum time allowed for a recorded audio file (1 Minute, 5 Minutes, 10 Minutes, 15 Minutes, 30 Minutes, 60 Minutes, or Limit for MMS). 3. Touch Save. Alarms This feature allows you to set alarms to ring at a specific time. From the idle screen, touch Alarms.
  • Page 133 •Alarm Type: Sets the way in which the alarm alerts you when activated (Melody, Vibration, Vibration then Melody, Vibration & Melody). •Alarm Tone: Sets the sound file played when the alarm is activated. •Alarm Volume: Adjusts the alarm’s volume (level 1 - 7). 3.
  • Page 134 To view the Calendar, touch Calendar. The calendar opens in Month, Week or Day view, depending on the default setting (see “Calendar Options” on page 130). In Month view, the current date is highlighted by a box around the number. Events are indicated by a blue arrow at the lower right corner of the date.
  • Page 135 In Jog mode, set the date by touching the + and - buttons or by sliding your fingertip over the numbers. Touch Set to complete the process. 4. Touch the Start Time field. Change the time setting using the keypad/ keyboard or the jog wheels (switch between the two methods by touching Keypad or Jog at the lower right corner of the screen).
  • Page 136  Repeat Until: Sets an expiry date for event alarms. Touch Save to save the details. 7. Touch Save to store the new event. Calendar Options On the calendar screen, touch More to access the following options:  Go to: Lets you select a target date for review. Use the keypad/keyboard to enter a date, or the jog wheels to scroll to the desired Month, Date and Year using the + and - buttons (switch between the two methods by touching Keypad or Jog at the lower right corner of the screen).
  • Page 137 View Calendar Events 1. From the idle screen, touch  Calendar Event List. A listing of all upcoming events opens. 2. To see the details of an event, touch the event listing. Delete Calendar Events 1. From the idle screen, touch ...
  • Page 138 2. Touch the Title field and use the onscreen keypad/keyboard to enter a name for this specific event (up to 15 characters). Touch OK to save the new name. 3. Touch the Priority field and assign the task a priority (High, Medium, or Low).
  • Page 139 Touch Save to save the details. 8. Touch Save to store the new task. Note: Your phone holds up to 100 tasks. Sketchpad Sketchpad lets you draw simple diagrams directly on the screen using your finger. The following functions are provided: Save: Lets you save your sketch.
  • Page 140 Line Width: Sets the line width used for drawing. Touch this icon to toggle between three line widths. Colour: allows you to choose between seven possible colours. Touch the arrow keys to move the colour bar. Undo: Removes the last continuous stroke that you drew on your sketch.

  • Page 141: Tip Calculator

    Delete a Memo 1. From the idle screen, touch  Memo Delete. 2. Touch the check box next to each memo to be deleted or touch All to place a check mark beside every event. 3. Touch Delete. Memo Space Your phone holds up to 100 memos.

  • Page 142: World Clock

    1. From the idle screen, touch Tip Calculator. 2. Touch the Bill field and use the keypad to enter the total amount of the bill. 3. If you want a percentage other than the default 15%, touch Tip and enter the new value. 4.
  • Page 143 Create a City Time Listing 1. From the idle screen, touch World Clock. The City Time list appears, showing the time in your own time zone and any previously saved entries. 2. Touch Add. 3. Using your fingertip, drag the onscreen map until the desired region is visible.

  • Page 144: Stop Watch

    Keypad mode, touch Hour, Minute or Second as required and enter a setting using the keypad. In Jog mode, set the timer by touching the + and - buttons or by sliding your fingertip over the numbers. 3. Touch Start to start the timer. Touch Stop to pause the timer and Restart to start counting again.

  • Page 145: Ringbacks

    Ringbacks This menu selection accesses Rogers online service for purchase of ringbacks (audio file you hear after dialing a number, while the phone you called is receiving a ringing signal). For details contact your service provider. For more information on using the Internet browser, see “Internet” on page 75.
  • Page 146 Instant Messaging or IM is a way of sending short, simple messages that are delivered immediately to other users.  Touch Menu IM (or Menu Messenger or Yahoo!. Follow the onscreen prompts to sent up and use Note: To use this feature, you must be subscribed to a message service. For further details, contact your service provider.

  • Page 147: Mobilemail

    MobileMail MobileMail lets you send email to any email address. Recipients can access your emails from email-equipped phones or from their computers. Your phone allows selection of three online email services: Rogers Yahoo! Mail, Yahoo! Mail, Windows Live Hotmail or Gmail. Touch the name of a service to select it and follow the online instructions shown on your display.

  • Page 148: Settings

    Settings This menu lets you customize numerous phone settings to suit your preferences. Sound Profile Sound profiles are groups of customized sound settings to make your phone behave differently in various situations. For example, you may want your incoming call ringtone to play loudly when you are outdoors. Your phone includes the following profiles: ...
  • Page 149 and vibration. You can also specify ringtones and vibration pattern, and set audio volume.  Message: Lets you specify the manner in which the phone alerts you to incoming messages, the message alert tone and the frequency of alert reminders. ...

  • Page 150: Display And Light

     Message Alert Repetition: Lets you specify whether the message alert tone notifies you of a new message only once, or periodically until you open the message.  Alert Tone Volume: Lets you specify the volume for the selected alert tone (level 1 to 7).

  • Page 151: Font Type

    Touch Pictures to view image thumbnails with file names, then touch a thumbnail to view the image as wallpaper. While viewing images this way, you can drag the slider at the right of the screen to zoom in and out and touch Rotate to rotate the image 90 clockwise. Note: The menu bar and zoom slider disappear after a few seconds of screen inactivity.

  • Page 152: Transition Effect

    2. If there is an existing message, touch and hold message. 3. Use the onscreen keypad/keyboard to enter a new greeting. 4. Touch OK. Transition Effect Lets you activate or deactivate a “wipe” transition effect when moving between menu and option pages. 1.

  • Page 153: Time And Date

    1. From the Idle screen, touch  Backlight Time. 2. Touch one of the backlight times to set the amount of time the phone’s touchscreen remains lit without activity. Options include: 8 Seconds, 15 Seconds, 30 Seconds, 1 Minute, 3 Minutes and 10 Minutes. 3.

  • Page 154: Phone

     Time Format: Lets you specify the time format you prefer. Touch 12 hr (12 hour clock) or 24 hr (24 hour clock). • Time: Lets you change the time setting using the keypad/keyboard or jog wheels (switch between the two methods by touching Keypad or Jog at the lower right corner of the screen).

  • Page 155: Vibration Feedback

    1. From the Idle screen, touch Language. 2. Touch Screen Text, then touch a selection. The choices are Automatic (language read from your SIM card), English or Français (French). 3. Touch Save. To change Input Language: 1. From the Idle screen, touch Language.

  • Page 156: Auto Screen Lock

    Note: Accurate calibration requires that you carefully touch the centre of each target. This is more easily done if you place the phone on a flat surface rather than holding it in your hand. QWERTY Slide Setting This setting allows you to choose what is displayed on the main screen when you slide open your phone.
  • Page 157 Security The Security feature lets you restrict the use of your phone by others and restrict the types of calls. Various codes and passwords are used to protect the features of your phone. From the Idle screen, touch The following options are available. ...

  • Page 158: Reset Phone

     Change password: Allows you to change your current phone password. Enter the current password and touch OK, enter the new password and touch OK, enter the new password again and touch OK a second time.  Change PIN Code: Allows you to change your current PIN, provided that the PIN Check feature is enabled.

  • Page 159: Calls

    1. From the Idle screen, touch Restore Phone. 2. At the Continue? prompt, touch Yes to restore, or No to cancel. 3. Enter your phone password and touch OK. When the restore procedure finishes, the phone displays “Restore Phone Done” and then restarts. Airplane Mode For locations where you are not permitted to send or receive calls and access online information, this operating mode turns off those capabilities...

  • Page 160: General Call Settings

    General Call Settings This menu lets you configure high-level features that specify how calls are handled. Touch General and select from the following options:  Show My Number: Lets you specify how your ID is handled when you initiate an outgoing call. •...
  • Page 161 Call Forwarding Call forwarding lets you reroute incoming calls to another number or to your voicemail. Availability of the various options depends on your service provider. Contact your provider for more details on enabling this feature. Possible call forwarding actions are: ...

  • Page 162: Connectivity

    Note: For carriers that automatically forward unanswered calls to voice mail, the Auto redial feature will not provide useful service. Connectivity The Connectivity menu let you manage the settings associated with Bluetooth and Network connections. Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology capable of exchanging information over a distance of about 30 feet.
  • Page 163 Note: Turn off Bluetooth when it is not required to save battery life and in situations where Bluetooth use is prohibited, such as on airplanes. Device Name To change your Bluetooth device name: 1. From the Idle screen, touch  Bluetooth My Info.
  • Page 164 3. Touch the Passkey field, enter the passkey used by the target device and touch OK. 4. Touch the Connection Options field and select Automatic (to have the two devices always pair when within range) or Always ask. 5. Touch OK. When the pairing is accepted by the target device, a dotted line appears between the devices.

  • Page 165: Network Selection

    2. Touch one of the following options:  Samsung PC Studio: The phone is automatically recognized by Samsung PC Studio, a Windows-based PC program that can be used to manage personal data and multimedia files.  Media Player: Allows you to transfer multimedia files between your...

  • Page 166: Applications Settings

    The card name appears in the list of disk drives in My Computer on the PC.  Ask on Connection: The phone opens a selection window that requires you to choose the connection type (Media Player, Samsung PC Studio or Mass Storage, see above). 3. Touch Save. Network Profiles...

  • Page 167: Memory Management

     Record Audio: See page 125.  Calendar: See page 131.  Contacts: See page 70. Memory Management Clear Phone Memory Lets you clear various segments of phone memory or all memory. 1. From the Idle screen, touch Memory Management 2.

  • Page 168: Phone Status

    Phone Status provides the following information for your phone:  My Number: Phone number of the SIM card used in the phone.  Manufacturer: Samsung  Model: SGH-A796  Device ID (IMEI)  Software Version: the version number of the phone operating software ...

  • Page 169: Solving Problems

    Solving Problems If you are experiencing problems with your phone, perform the following simple checks before contacting a service professional. This may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call. When you switch your phone on, one of the following messages appears Insert SIM Card ...
  • Page 170 “No service,” “Network failure” or “Not done” displays  The network connection was lost. You may be in a weak signal area (in a tunnel or surrounded by buildings). Change location and try again.  You are trying to access an option for which you have not taken out a subscription with your service provider.
  • Page 171 If the above guidelines do not help you to solve the problem, take note  the model and serial numbers of your phone  your warranty details  a clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales service. ); the number of ) to weak ( Solving Problems...

  • Page 172: Health And Safety Information

    Health and Safety Information Warning Regarding Display The display on your handset is made of glass or acrylic and could break if your handset is dropped or if it receives significant impact. Do not use if screen is broken or cracked as this could cause injury to you. Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver.

  • Page 173: For Body Operation

    For Body Operation For body worn operation, this model phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with a Samsung-supplied or approved accessory designated for this product or when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the phone a minimum from the body.

  • Page 174: Precautions When Using Batteries

    If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time.  Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. 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 175: Operating Environment

     Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a car in summer or winter conditions, as you will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery. Always try to keep the battery at room temperature. A phone with a hot or cold battery may temporarily not work, even when the battery is fully charged.

  • Page 176: Electronic Devices

    Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals 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.

  • Page 177: Potentially Explosive Environments

    Audio Shock At very high volumes, prolonged listening to a headset can damage your hearing. Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy.

  • Page 178: Emergency Calls

    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. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked.

  • Page 179: Other Important Safety Information

    If certain features are in use (call barring, for example), you may 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.

  • Page 180: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow enjoy this product for many years:  Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of reach of small children.

  • Page 181: Fcc Notice

     Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas or modified accessories may damage the phone and violate regulations governing radio devices.  If the phone, battery, charger or any accessory is not working properly, take it to your nearest qualified service facility. The personnel there will assist you, and if necessary, arrange for service.

  • Page 182: Appendix A: Certification Information (Sar)

    equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Page 183 Body: 0.305 W/kg Body-worn operations are restricted to Samsung-supplied, approved or non-Samsung designated accessories that have no metal and must provide at least 1.5cm separation between the device, including its antenna whether extended or retracted, and the user’s body. Non-compliance to the above restrictions may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines.
  • Page 184 the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid. Health and Safety Information...

  • Page 185: Appendix B: Safe And Responsible Wireless Phone Use

    Appendix B: Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association “Safety is the most important call you will ever make.” A Guide to Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use Tens of millions of people in North America today take advantage of the unique combination of convenience, safety and value delivered by the wireless telephone.
  • Page 186 Wireless Phone “Safety Tips” Below are safety tips to follow while driving and using a wireless phone which should be easy to remember: 1. Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial. Carefully read your instruction manual and learn to take advantage of valuable features most phones offer, including automatic redial and memory.
  • Page 187 6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan your calls before you begin your trip or attempt to coincide your calls with times you may be stopped at a stop sign, red light or otherwise stationary.

  • Page 188: Appendix C: Consumer Update On Wireless Phones

    Careless, distracted individuals and people driving irresponsibly represent a hazard to everyone on the road. Since 1984, the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association and the wireless industry have conducted an educational outreach program to inform wireless phone users of their responsibilities as safe drivers and good citizens. As we approach a new century, more and more of us will take advantage of the benefits of wireless telephones.
  • Page 189 2. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that wireless phones are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used.
  • Page 190  Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human health FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the federal level.
  • Page 191 are conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to radio frequency energy (RF). FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization International Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in 1996. An influential result of this work has been the development of a detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the establishment of new research programs around the world.
  • Page 192 Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless phones are harmful. But if you are concerned about the RF exposure from these products, you can use measures like those described above to reduce your RF exposure from wireless phone use. 6.
  • Page 193 used against the head or against the body. Either configuration should result in compliance with the safety limit. 8. Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RF radiation work? Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to believe that accessories that claim to shield the head from those emissions reduce risks.
  • Page 194 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. This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000. FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other medical devices.
  • Page 195 exposures, since the average period of phone use in these studies was around three years. 11. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk? A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are needed.
  • Page 196 National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics.emf World health Organization (WHO): http://www.who.int/peh-emf/en International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection: http://www.icnirp.de National Radiation Protection Board (UK): http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation US Food and Drug Administration http://www.fda.gov/cellphones Health and Safety Information...

  • Page 197: Standard Limited Warranty

    (d) malfunctions resulting from the use of Product in conjunction with accessories, products, or ancillary/peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG; (e) defects or damage from improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, or adjustment; (f) installation, maintenance, and service of Product, or (g) Product used or purchased outside the United States or Canada.
  • Page 198 (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 199 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 OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR...
  • Page 200 COMMITTED BY SAMSUNG, ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES, OR FOR ANY BREACH OF CONTRACT OR FOR ANY CLAIM BROUGHT AGAINST PURCHASER BY ANY OTHER PARTY. SOME STATES/ PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
  • Page 201 Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon. Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc.
  • Page 202 Numerics 123Sym Mode Access Codes Airplane Mode Alarms Answer call Audio Auto Redial Backlight Time Battery charging installing low indicator precautions Bluetooth Activation Connectivity Services Bookmarks Brightness Broadcast Message Browser Browser Profiles Calculator Calendar Calibration screen Call Barring Call Functions Call History Call Settings Call Time...
  • Page 203 FDN mode Field Entries File transfer Bluetooth Mass Storage Mode Media Player microSD Card USB cable Fixed Dial Contacts Font Type Friends Games & Apps Get New Graphics Ringtones Videos Getting Started activating your phone Graphics Greeting Message Groups Handwriting Recognition Health and Safety Information History List Hold...
  • Page 204 Own Number Password PC Studio software Phone display icons layout switching on/off Phone Settings Phone Status Settings Photo editing Pictures PIN2 Playlists PUK2 Push Message Radio Frequency Signals Record Audio Recorded Audio Redial Redialing manually Reset Phone Responsible Use Restore Phone Ringbacks Ringtones Roaming...
  • Page 205 Transferring Files Bluetooth Mass Storage Mode Media Player microSD card USB Cable Transition Effect Travel adapter Unlocking the Phone Vibration Feedback Videos View Online Album Voice Call Forwarding Voice Mail Voice Recognition Volume Waiting call Wallpaper Warranty Web Site access World Clock Your Phone Index...

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