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English. 08/2005. Rev 1.0

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  • Page 1 * Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-xxxxxA...
  • Page 2 SGH-S500i User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Important Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals. safety Switch off in an aircraft precautions...
  • Page 4 Be aware of special regulations Accessories and batteries Meet any special regulations in force in any area and Use only Samsung-approved accessories and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.

  • Page 5: Features

    About this Guide • Camera and camcorder Use the camera module on your phone to take a photo or record a This User’s Guide provides you with condensed video. information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get started”...
  • Page 6 • Bluetooth • Multimedia Message Service (MMS) Transfer media files and personal Send and receive MMS messages with a data and connect to other devices combination of text, images, video, and audio. using free, wireless Bluetooth • E-mail technology. You can also use a Send and receive e-mails with images, video, stereo Bluetooth headset to let you and audio attachments.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Browse the web............17 Contents Use Contacts............17 Send messages ............18 View messages............20 Unpack Use Bluetooth ............20 Make sure you have each item Use a memory card..........21 Your phone Enter text Buttons, features, and locations AB, T9, Number, and Symbol mode Get started Call functions First steps to operating your phone...
  • Page 8 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press [ ] in Idle mode. 1 Call log p. 29 3 Applications p. 35 5 i-mode p. 48 7 Calendar p. 66 1 Recent contacts p. 29 1 Music player p. 35 1 i-Menu p.

  • Page 9: Unpack

    Samsung dealer. Volume keys Cancel/ speaker Alphanumeric Delete key The items supplied with your phone Music player keys and the accessories at your Samsung control keys Microphone Special dealer may vary, depending on your function keys country or service provider.

  • Page 10: Get Started

    Get started Install the battery. Plug the travel adapter into the phone. First steps to operating your phone SIM card information When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services.

  • Page 11: Power On Or Off

    Get started Power on or off Remove the adapter from the phone. Switch on 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold [ ] to turn on the phone. Do not turn on 3. If necessary, enter the PIN and the phone when press <OK>.

  • Page 12: Keys And Display

    Keys and display Enter numbers, letters, and some special characters. Keys In Idle mode, press and hold [1] to access Perform the function indicated on the bottom your voicemail server. Press and hold [0] to line of the display. enter an international call prefix. In Idle mode, access your favourite menus Enter special characters.
  • Page 13 Get started Move back to the previous file during Icons Received signal strength playback. Call in progress Skip to the next file during playback. Out of your service area; you cannot make or receive calls GPRS network Display Connecting to GPRS network Layout Icons Roaming network...

  • Page 14: Access Menu Functions

    Access menu functions Home Zone, if registered for the appropriate service Use the soft The roles of the soft keys vary Office Zone, if registered for the depending on the function you are keys appropriate service using. The bottom line of the Bluetooth active display indicates their current role.

  • Page 15: Customise Your Phone

    Get started Customise your phone Select an 1. Press the appropriate soft key. option 2. Press the Navigation keys to 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] and Display move to the next or previous select Settings → Phone language option.
  • Page 16 You can change the colour for the You can set the Navigation keys as Menu mode Menu display components, such as title shortcuts to access your favourite skin colour shortcuts bars and highlight bars. menus. 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] and 1.

  • Page 17: Make/Answer Calls

    Get started Make/Answer calls You can protect the phone against Phone lock unauthorised use with a phone 1. In Idle mode, enter an area Make a call password. The phone will require code and phone number. the password on power-up. 2.

  • Page 18: Step Outside The Phone

    Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press and hold Record a video ] to turn on the camera. Begin with your camera, Music player, web, and other special features 2. Press [1] to switch to Record mode. Use the camera 3.

  • Page 19: Play Music

    4. Press <Back> to return to the phone p. 49 Music player screen. • Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC 1. From the Music player screen, Play music files Studio Samsung PC Studio press [ ]. User’s Guide 2.

  • Page 20: Browse The Web

    Browse the web Use Contacts Using the i-mode browser, you can get easy access to To the phone’s memory: the wireless web to get a variety of up-to-date Add an entry services and information and to enjoy downloads of 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone web content.

  • Page 21: Send Messages

    Step outside the phone Send messages 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] and Find an entry select Contacts → Contacts 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] and Send a text list. select Messages → Create message (SMS) 2. Select an entry. message.
  • Page 22 6. Select the Attach field and 4. Select Title. select one of the following 5. Enter the message title and options for adding files. press [ • Attach File: add images, sounds, videos, music files, 6. Select SMIL → Media and add name cards, or schedule images, sounds, and videos.

  • Page 23: View Messages

    Step outside the phone View messages Use Bluetooth Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology When a notification appears: which enables you to connect the phone wirelessly to View a text other Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them, message 1.

  • Page 24: Use A Memory Card

    Use a memory card 1. Access an application, Send data You can use an optional memory card (microSD) to Contacts, File manager, or enlarge your phone’s memory capacity. Calendar. 2. Scroll to an item. • Frequent erasing and writing will Important 3.
  • Page 25 Step outside the phone • Do not expose cards in a place Using a card adapter and a USB Important Use a card card reader/writer, you can read subject to electro static memory card adapter the card on a PC. discharge and/or electrical information noise.

  • Page 26: Enter Text

    Using AB mode Enter text Press the appropriate key until the character you want AB, T9, Number, and Symbol mode appears on the display. You can enter text for some features, such as Characters in order displayed Messages, Contacts, or Calendar, using AB mode, T9 Upper case Lower case mode, Number mode, and Symbol mode.
  • Page 27 Enter text Tips for using AB mode 2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting characters. • To enter the same letter twice or to enter a different letter on the same key, wait for the cursor 3. When the word displays correctly, go to step 4. to move to the right automatically or press [Right].

  • Page 28: Call Functions

    2. Press [0] to display alternative words for your key Call functions presses. When there are no more alternative words, Add appears on the bottom line. Advanced calling features 3. Press <Add>. Making a call 4. Enter the word you want using AB mode and press <OK>.
  • Page 29 Call functions Ending a call Redialling recent numbers 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to display the list of Close the phone or press [ recent numbers. 2. Scroll to the number you want and press [ Answering a call Making a call from Contacts When you receive an incoming call, the phone rings Once you have stored a number in Contacts, you can...
  • Page 30 Viewing missed calls Options during a call If you have missed calls, the screen displays how You can access a number of functions during a call. many calls you have missed. Adjusting the volume during a call 1. Press <View>. Use [ / ] to adjust the earpiece volume during a call.
  • Page 31 Call functions Answering a second call Using In-call options You can answer an incoming call while already on the Press <Options> to access the following options phone, if your network supports it and you have during a call: activated the call waiting feature. p.

  • Page 32: Menu Functions

    • Transfer: transfer the currently active call to a Menu functions caller on hold. The two callers can talk to each other, but you are disconnected from the call. All menu options listed • Join: set up a multi-party call by adding a caller on hold to a currently active call.

  • Page 33: Missed Calls

    Menu functions 3. Press [ ] to view the details of a call, or [ ] to Received calls (Menu 1.4) dial a number. This menu displays the most recent calls you have Using call record options received. While viewing call details, press <Options> to access Delete all (Menu 1.5) the following options:...

  • Page 34: Call Cost

    To reset the call timers, press <Reset>. You need to • Price/Unit: set the price per unit that is applied enter the phone password. when the cost of your calls is calculated. The password is preset to 00000000. You can change this password.

  • Page 35: Add New Contact

    Menu functions Using Contacts options • Mobile/Home/Office/Fax/Other: add a number in any type. While viewing contact details, press <Options> to • Email: assign an e-mail address. access the following options: • Caller ID: assign an image or video to alert •...

  • Page 36: Group

    Group • Edit: change the group properties. (Menu 2.3) • Send message: send an SMS, i-mail, or i-MMS to Use this menu to organise your contacts in caller the group members you want. groups. • Delete: delete the selected group or all groups. Creating a new caller group Group members, however, will not be deleted from 1.

  • Page 37: My Name Card

    Menu functions • View: check the name and number assigned to a • Exchange contact details: exchange name cards key. with another person via Bluetooth. • Change: assign a different number to a key. • Delete: delete the name card. •...

  • Page 38: Service Number

    Applications • Download from a computer using the optional (Menu 3) Samsung PC Studio Samsung PC Studio User’s Use this menu to play music files, edit photos, or play Guide Java games. You can also use convenient features, • Via an active Bluetooth connection or infrared...
  • Page 39 Menu functions Creating a play list Function 1. From the Music player screen, press <Options> Down Stops playback. and select Add to play list → Add all or Add files. Adjusts the volume level. 2. If you select Add files, press [ ] to select the Turns 3D sound on or off.
  • Page 40 • Remove from playlist: remove the selected file • Copy to: copy the selected file to another play list. from the play list. • Change order: move the selected file to the • Settings: change the default settings for playing position you want within the play list.

  • Page 41: Voice Recorder

    Menu functions Voice recorder (Menu 3.2) Function Use this menu to record voice memos. A voice memo Left Moves to the previous file. can be up to one hour long. Right Skips to the next file. Recording a voice memo Adjusts the volume.
  • Page 42 Applying an effect Cropping 1. Press <Options> and select New image → Open 1. Select a photo or take a new photo. or Take photo. 2. Press <Options> and select Crop. 2. Select a photo or take a new photo. 3.

  • Page 43: Java World

    Menu functions 5. Press <Done>, or press <Options> and select 6. Press <Options> to access the following stamp Done. edit options: 6. Press <Options> and select Save as. • Move: change the position of the stamp. • Resize: change the stamp size. 7.

  • Page 44: Alarm

    Viewing world time • Alarm time: enter the time for the alarm to ring. 1. From the world map, press [Left] or [Right] to • AM/PM: set AM or PM in 12-hour format. scroll to the city you want. As the time line moves, the time and date of the given zone display.

  • Page 45: Calculator

    Menu functions Calculator 3. Enter the value to be converted and press [Down]. (Menu 3.7) • Press [ ] to insert a decimal point. Use this menu to perform basic arithmetic functions, • Press [ ] to change the temperature to above such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and zero (+) or below zero (-).

  • Page 46: Stopwatch

    Messages Stopping the timer (Menu 4) • Press any key when the timer rings. Use the Messages menu to send and receive text • Press [ ] on the Timer screen to stop the timer messages. You can also use the cell broadcast before it rings.

  • Page 47: My Messages

    Menu functions • Add image/Add animation/Add melody: Viewing a message attach a simple image, animated image, or The following icons may appear on the message list to melody. show the message type: • Attach: attach a name card or calender data •...
  • Page 48 • Protection: protect the message from being While viewing a message, press <Options> to access deleted. You can protect only messages stored in the following options: the phone’s memory. • Send again: retry sending the message. Delivery reports • Forward: forward the message to other people. •...

  • Page 49: Templates

    Menu functions My folders Using template options (Menu 4.2.5) Use this menu to create new folders and organise your From the template list, press <Options> to access text messages. the following options: • Edit: edit the selected template. Creating a new folder •...

  • Page 50: Settings

    Settings Default destination: enter the default (Menu 4.5) destination. Use this menu to set up various options for using SMS Default type: set the default message type. The and CB messages. network can convert the messages into the Text message (Menu 4.5.1) selected format.

  • Page 51: I-Mode

    Menu functions i-mode Navigating the i-mode browser (Menu 5) In this menu, you can use the i-mode browser, send or Press receive i-mode mails and MMS messages, and access scroll through browser items [Up] or [Down]. Java applications. select an item To access this menu, press [ ] in Idle mode and select i-mode.

  • Page 52: Mail

    • Show Properties: access the properties for the Exiting the i-mode browser i-mode browser. To exit the browser at any time, press [ • Bookmark List: access the bookmark list. Mail (Menu 5.2) • Go to Webpage: enter a URL address or select one from the Address history list.
  • Page 53 Menu functions 6. Use the following options to add files: • Add Address: add destination numbers or addresses. • Attach File: add images, sounds, videos, music files, name cards, or schedule items. • Address Menu: edit destination numbers or addresses. You can change the selected number or •...
  • Page 54 5. Select Copy to copy the highlighted text. • Fit mode: select the size in which the image displays. You can also copy all text in the message by selecting Copy all. Hidden: the image displays in its actual size. 6.
  • Page 55 Menu functions Swap Position: switch the order of the image Viewing a message and text. 1. Select a folder. • Slide: add or delete slides. 2. Select a message. Add: add a new slide after the last slide. Once 3. Press [Left] or [Right] to scroll through slides. you have added slides, you can scroll between Using message options them by pressing [Left] or [Right].
  • Page 56 • Copy: copy the message title or sender’s address. • Export: save the selected message in the My You can also copy the text of the mail. vMessages folder. • Play SMIL: play the SMIL slides of an i-MMS Sent (Menu 5.2.4) message automatically.
  • Page 57 Menu functions On the message list, press <Menu> to access the When you select a message in the Draft box, the following options: message opens in Edit mode so that you can edit and send the message. • Title sort: sort messages by title. •...

  • Page 58: Java

    Attach, the signature will be automatically • Reset Settings: restore the default settings. inserted into all of your outgoing messages. Java (Menu 5.3) Edit Quotation: enter quotations to be inserted at the start of your mail text. You can download and play games and MIDlets (Java applications that run on mobile phones) from various •...

  • Page 59: Sms

    Menu functions • Certificate: access the application certificate. • System Info: access system information for a Java application. • Network Setting: select whether or not the application connects to the network when it runs, if (Menu 5.4) the selected one is an online application. Use this menu to access the Create message menu •...

  • Page 60: Go To Webpage

    • Copy Address: copy the URL address of the Address: display the URL address of the current bookmark. page. • Compose Mail: send the bookmark via i-mail or Page Properties: access the properties of the i-MMS. current page. • Send via Infrared: send the bookmark via the Certificates: access the server certificate.

  • Page 61: Browser Settings

    Menu functions • Show Address: display the address of the web CSS: set whether or not the phone uses a style page. sheet for presenting documents on a web page. • Protect On/Off: protect the currently selected Screen Scroll: select the number of lines the web page from being deleted.

  • Page 62: File Manager

    File manager 1. Select Photos. (Menu 6) 2. Press <Options> and select Slide show. The File manager menu allows you to access images, 3. Select an interval option. videos, music files, and sound files stored in the phone’s memory or on a memory card. The slide show begins.

  • Page 63: Videos

    Menu functions • Copy to memory card: copy the file to a memory Function card. Left Moves backward in a file. • Visible to Bluetooth: share the file or all files with other Bluetooth devices. Right Skips forward in a file. •...

  • Page 64: Music

    • Copy to memory card: copy the file to a memory • Add to playlist: add the selected file to the play card. list you want. • Visible to Bluetooth: share the file or all files • Set as: set the file as your ringtone or as a with other Bluetooth devices.

  • Page 65: Sounds

    Menu functions Using Mp3 options Sounds (Menu 6.5) From a Mp3 screen, press <Options> to access the This menu displays voice memos you have recorded, following options: and sound files you have downloaded, received in messages, or imported from your computer. •...

  • Page 66: Frame

    • Move to: move the file to another folder or to a • Rename: change the file name. memory card. • Move to memory card: move the file to a • Copy to memory card: copy the file to a memory memory card.

  • Page 67: Other Files

    Menu functions • Delete: delete the selected message or all Depending on the file size or memory capacity of messages. Picsel File Viewer, a file may not open properly. • Rename: change the name for the message. Use the following keys to view the document: •...

  • Page 68: Memory Card

    Using document options • Copy to memory card: copy the file to a memory card. While viewing a document, press <Options> to • Delete: delete the selected file. access the following options: • Rename: change the file name. • Full screen view/Normal view: change the display to Full screen view or to Normal screen •...

  • Page 69: Calendar

    Menu functions Calendar • Go to: select today’s date or enter a specific date. (Menu 7) • Sort by: sort items by type of event. The Calendar menu enables you to keep track of your • Delete: delete the items stored on the calendar by schedule.
  • Page 70 • Start date and Start time: enter the starting 2. Press <Options> and select Create → date and time for the event. Anniversary. • AM/PM: select AM or PM in 12-hour time 3. Enter information or change the settings: format. •...
  • Page 71 Menu functions 3. Enter a memo and press <Save>. 2. Select an event to view its details. 3. Press [Left] or [Right] to access the other events Entering a To do item scheduled for the selected day. 1. Select a date on the calendar. Using event options 2.

  • Page 72: Camera

    Day view • Do not take photos of people without their permission. You can view events for the selected date. Select an • Do not take photos in a place where cameras are event to view its details. not allowed. The following icons may display to indicate the event •...
  • Page 73 Menu functions • Frames: apply a decorative frame. You can also 4. To Press apply one of the downloaded frames and take a access photo options <Options>. p. 72 photo. p. 63 • Flash: determine the use of the flash. return to Capture mode <Preview>.
  • Page 74 White balance: adjust the colour balance of the Function image. You can make your photo appear warmer Flips the image vertically. or cooler. ISO: change the ISO setting, which controls the Shows the mirror image. sensitivity of your camera. For low light situations, Switches to Record mode.
  • Page 75 Menu functions Using photo options 3. To Press After saving a photo, press <Options> to access the flip the image vertically [ ]. following options: show the mirror image [ ]. • Take another: return to Capture mode. • Send via: send the file via i-mail, i-MMS, turn the flash on or off and hold [ / ].
  • Page 76 4. Press [ ] or < > to stop recording. The video is Recording mode: select a video recording mode. automatically saved in the Video clips folder. Select Limit for MMS/Wallpaper to record a video suitable for i-mail or i-MMS or for setting as 5.
  • Page 77 Menu functions • Short cuts: view the functions of the keys you can Function use in Record mode. Mutes or unmutes audio. Using the keypad in Record mode Sets the timer. You can use the keypad to customise your camera settings in Record mode: Goes to the Video clips folder.

  • Page 78: Settings

    Settings • Rename: change the file name. (Menu 9) • Go to videos: access the Video clips folder. The Settings menu provides you with various setting • Protection: protect the file from being deleted. options to customise the phone to your preferences •...

  • Page 79: Phone Settings

    Menu functions Phone settings • Change: assign or change a shortcut menu. (Menu 9.2) • Remove: deactivate the shortcut assignment to Many different features of your phone’s system can be the selected key. customised to suit your preferences. • Remove all: deactivate all shortcut assignments. Language (Menu 9.2.1) Volume key...

  • Page 80: Display Settings

    Display settings Brightness (Menu 9.3.3) (Menu 9.3) You can adjust the brightness of the main display for Use this menu to change settings for the display and varying lighting conditions. backlight. Back light Wallpaper (Menu 9.3.4) (Menu 9.3.1) You can select the length of time the backlight stays You can set up the idle screen on both displays.

  • Page 81: Sound Settings

    Menu functions Show caller information Message tone (Menu 9.3.6) (Menu 9.4.3) Use this menu to set the phone to display missed call Use this menu to change the sound settings for notifications with the most recently missed caller’s incoming SMS messages, i-mails, i-MMS messages, information.

  • Page 82: Network Services

    Extra tones 1. Select a call diverting option: (Menu 9.4.7) • Divert always: divert all calls. Use this menu to customise additional tones for the • Busy: divert calls when you are on another phone. call. • Minute minder: set the phone to beep every •...
  • Page 83 Menu functions Call barring Call waiting (Menu 9.5.2) (Menu 9.5.3) This network service allows you to restrict your calls. This network service informs you when someone is trying to reach you while you are on another call. 1. Select a call barring option: 1.

  • Page 84: Bluetooth

    Voice mail server • Default group: enable the default CUG, if you (Menu 9.5.6) have set one with your service provider. When Use this menu to store the number of the voicemail making a call, you are given the option of using server and access your voicemails.
  • Page 85 Menu functions Bluetooth technology allows free wireless connections • My phone’s name: assign a Bluetooth device between all Bluetooth-compliant devices within a name to your phone, which is then displayed on range of 10 meters. Since the devices communicate other devices. using radio waves, they do not need to be in line of •...
  • Page 86 The colour of the icon indicates the status of the • Browse files: search for data from the device and the device: import data directly to your phone. • Grey for unpaired devices • Service list: access the Bluetooth service list of the device.

  • Page 87: Infrared

    Menu functions 6. If necessary, enter the Bluetooth PIN needed for • Align the infrared port on the pairing and press <OK>. phone with the infrared port on the other device. Receiving data via Bluetooth If there is no communication To receive data via Bluetooth, your phone’s Bluetooth between your phone and the other feature must be active and you set other devices to...
  • Page 88 When this feature is enabled, the phone requires your When a privacy option is enabled, you must enter the PIN each time it is switched on. phone password to access the locked items or functions. Change PIN (Menu 9.8.2) SIM lock (Menu 9.8.6) Use this menu to change your PIN.

  • Page 89: I-Mode Settings

    Menu functions i-mode settings • Proxy port - streaming: enter the port (Menu 9.9) number of the proxy server for accessing Use this menu to create and customise the i-mode streaming services. profiles containing the settings for accessing the • SSL port: enter the port number of the SSL i-mode browser or sending i-mails and i-MMS (Secure Sockets Layer) server.

  • Page 90: Solve Problems

    Reset settings (Menu 9.0) Solve problems Use this menu to reset the phone’s settings you have Help and personal needs changed. To save the time and expense of an unnecessary service 1. Press [ ] to select the setting categories to be call, perform the simple checks in this section before reset.

  • Page 91: Health And Safety Information

    • A clear description of the problem age and health. Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales The exposure standard for wireless phones employs a unit service. of measurement known as Specific Absorption Rate (SAR).
  • Page 92 FCC RF exposure guidelines when adopted requirement for safe exposure. The tests are used with a Samsung-supplied or approved accessory performed in positions and locations (e.g., at the ear and designated for this product or when used with an worn on the body) as required by the FCC for each model.
  • Page 93 Health and safety information Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA): • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. http://www.wow-com.com When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA) power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/consumer...
  • Page 94 • Dispose used batteries in accordance with local • Let the person you are speaking with know you are regulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose batteries driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic in a fire. or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice and even heavy traffic can be hazardous.
  • Page 95 Health and safety information Electronic Devices in danger, call the emergency number, as you would want others to do for you. Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio • If you see a broken-down vehicle posing no serious frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic hazard, a broken traffic signal, a minor traffic accident equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals where no one appears injured, or a vehicle you know...
  • Page 96 Hearing Aids Posted Facilities Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some Switch your phone off in any facility where posted notices hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may require you to do so. wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss Potentially Explosive Environments alternatives.
  • Page 97 Health and safety information Emergency Calls When making an emergency call, remember to give all the necessary information as accurately as possible. This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio Remember that your phone may be the only means of signals, wireless and landline networks as well as user- communication at the scene of an accident;...
  • Page 98 • Switch your phone off before boarding an aircraft. The • Do not store the phone in hot areas. High use of wireless phones in aircraft is illegal and may be temperatures can shorten the life of electronic dangerous to the aircraft’s operation. devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt certain plastics.
  • Page 99 Health and safety information • If your phone has a flash or light, do not use it too 2. This device must accept any interference received. close to the eyes of people or animals. This may cause • Including interference that may cause undesired damage to their eyes.
  • Page 100 1900. regardless of age and health. Body-worn operations are restricted to Samsung-supplied, approved or none Samsung designated accessories that The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific have no metal and must provide at least 1.5cm separation Absorption Rate (SAR).
  • Page 101 Health and safety information A Guide to Safe and Responsible Wireless extended or retracted, and the user’s body. None compliance to the above restrictions may violate FCC RF Phone Use exposure guidelines. TENS OF MILLIONS OF PEOPLE IN THE U.S. TODAY TAKE The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this ADVANTAGE OF THE UNIQUE COMBINATION OF model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in...
  • Page 102 head up, keep your eyes on the road, check your mirrors 2. When available, use a hands free device. A number of hands free wireless phone accessories are readily frequently and watch out for other drivers. It requires available today. Whether you choose an installed obeying all traffic signs and signals and staying within the mounted device for your wireless phone or a speaker speed limit.
  • Page 103 Health and safety information 6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place 9. Use your wireless phone to help others in calls when you are not moving or before pulling into emergencies. Your wireless phone provides you a traffic.
  • Page 104 advantage of the benefits of wireless telephones. And, as distances from the user, the exposure to RF is drastically we take to the roads, we all have a responsibility to drive lower because a person’s RF exposure decreases rapidly safely. with increasing distance from the source.
  • Page 105 Health and safety information What is FDA’s role concerning the safety of wireless FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the phones? federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation federal level.
  • Page 106 base stations are typically thousands of times lower than industry, and academic organizations. CTIA-funded those they can get from wireless phones. Base stations research is conducted through contracts to independent are thus not the primary subject of the safety questions investigators.
  • Page 107 Health and safety information Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless 6. Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions? phones are harmful. But if you are concerned about the RF exposure from these products, you can use measures like Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF those described above to reduce your RF exposure from emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to...
  • Page 108 accessory attached to the phone. Studies have shown that FDA has tested hearing aids for interference from these products generally do not work as advertised. Unlike handheld wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary “hand-free” kits, these so-called “shields” may interfere standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and with proper operation of the phone.
  • Page 109 Health and safety information had been genetically engineered or treated with cancer exposure studies could be completed in a few years. causing chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to develop However, very large numbers of animals would be needed cancer in the absence of RF exposure. Other studies to provide reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day.
  • Page 110 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): http://www.epa.gov/radiation/ Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA): http://www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/ index.html National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/emfpg.html World health Organization (WHO): http://www.who.int/peh-emf/ International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection: http://www.icnirp.de National Radiation Protection Board (UK): http://www.nrpb.org.uk Updated 4/3/2002: US Food and Drug Administration http://www.fda.gov/cellphones...

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    Index Characters, enter • 23 Dialled calls • 30 Connection tone • 79 Display AB mode, text input • 23 Calculator • 42 Contacts backlight, set • 77 Active folder • 76 Calendar • 66 adding • 32 brightness • 77 Alarm •...
  • Page 112 Message tone • 78 call barring • 80 Messages phone • 85 Games • 40, 55 Java applications • 40 cell broadcast • 47 Phone Greeting message • 76 greeting • 76 care and maintenance • Keypad lock • 76 i-mail •...
  • Page 113 Index inserting • 7 recording • 72 locking • 85 Voice recorder Received calls • 30 Skin colour • 77 playing • 38 Received messages SMS messages recording • 38 i-mail/i-MMS • 52 creating/sending • 43 Voicemail server • 81 SMS •...

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