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• The descriptions in this manual are based on the default settings of your phone. manual Instructional icons Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons phone. This phone will provide you with high quality you will see in this manual: mobile communication and entertainment based on Samsung's high technology and standards.
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Copyright information Refer to—pages with related information; Rights to all technologies and products that for example: p. 12 (represents “see page comprise this phone are the property of their 12”) respective owners: → ® Followed by—the order of options or •...
safety and usage information ....2 Safety warnings .......... 2 contents Safety precautions ........5 Important usage information ....... 7 introducing your mobile phone ..... 12 Unpack ............. 12 Phone layout ..........13 Keys ............14 Icons ............14 assembling and preparing your mobile phone ............
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Access menus .......... 23 Activate the mobile tracker ......51 Use widgets ..........23 Make fake calls ......... 52 Access help information ......24 Record and play voice memos ....53 Customise your phone ......24 Edit images ..........53 Use basic call functions ......
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Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Health and Certification Information (SAR) Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and safety receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the exposure limits for radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications information Commission (FCC) of the U.S.
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SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF wireless base station antenna, the lower the power energy by the human body expressed in units of output. watts per kilogram (W/kg). The FCC requires Before a new model phone is available for sale to the wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1.6 public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg).
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Once you have the FCC ID number for a particular phone, follow the whenused with a Samsung accessory designated for instructions on the website and it should provide this product or when used with an accessory that values for typical or maximum SAR for a particular phone.
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Consumer Information on Wireless UL Certified Travel Adapter Phones The Travel Adaptor for this phone has met applicable UL safety requirements. Please adhere to the The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) following safety instructions per UL has published a series of Questions and guidelines.FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE Answers for consumers relating to radio INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO...
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Do wireless phones pose a health federal health and safety agencies. When the phone hazard? is located at greater distances from the user, the exposure to RF is drastically lower because a The available scientific evidence does not show that person's RF exposure decreases rapidly with any health problems are associated with using increasing distance from the source.
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What is FDA's role concerning the “Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any safety of wireless phones? RF exposure to the user that is not necessary for device function; and Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer products such as “Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones wireless phones before they can be sold, as it does...
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What are the results of the research The National Institutes of Health participates in some done already? interagency working group activities, as well. The research done thus far has produced conflicting FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless results, and many studies have suffered from flaws phones with the Federal Communications in their research methods.
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What research is needed to decide so we don't know with certainty what the results of whether RF exposure from wireless such studies mean for human health. phones poses a health risk? Three large epidemiology studies have been A combination of laboratory studies and published since December 2000.
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Many factors affect this measurement, such as the has also helped develop a series of public angle at which the phone is held, or which model of information documents on EMF issues. phone is used. FDA and Cellular Telecommunications & Internet What is FDA doing to find out more Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative about the possible health effects of...
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What steps can I take to reduce my Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate exposure to radio frequency energy that wireless phones are harmful. But if you from my wireless phone? are concerned about the RF exposure from these products, you can use measures like If there is a risk from these products - and at this those described above to reduce your RF point we do not know that there is - it is probably...
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Do hands-free kits for wireless phones discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For reduce risks from exposure to RF example, the government in the United Kingdom emissions? distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation in December 2000. They noted Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF that no evidence exists that using a wireless phone emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason causes brain tumors or other ill effects.
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Do wireless phone accessories that What about wireless phone claim to shield the head from RF interference with medical equipment? radiation work? Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF can interact with some electronic devices. For this reason, FDA helped develop a detailed test method emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to measure electromagnetic interference (EMI) of...
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http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/ compatible hearing aid at the same time. This radiofrequencyradiation/index.html standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000. • National institute for Occupational Safety FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones and Health (NIOSH): for possible interactions with other medical devices. Should harmful interference be found to occur, FDA http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/emfpg.html will conduct testing to assess the interference and...
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Road Safety phone with one of the many hands free accessories available today. Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to 3. Position your wireless phone within easy communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. reach. Be able to access your wireless But an important responsibility accompanies the phone without removing your eyes from benefits of wireless phones, one that every user...
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book takes attention away from your number in the case of fire, traffic accident primary responsibility, driving safely. or medical emergencies. Remember, it is a free call on your wireless phone! 6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not 9.
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Operating Environment “The wireless industry reminds you to use your phone safely when driving.” Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your phone off For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE, whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may or visit our web-site www.wow-com.com cause interference or danger.
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Using Your Phone Near Other Persons with pacemakers: Electronic Devices • should always keep the phone more than 15 cm Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from (6 inches) from their pacemaker when radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain the phone is switched on. electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone.
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Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary Phones depending on the user’s hearing When some mobile phones are used near some device and hearing loss. If your hearing device hearing devices (hearing aids and happens to be vulnerable to cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, interference, you may not be able to use a rated...
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hearing device°Øs telecoil (°×T Switch°± or facilities may be using equipment that could be °×Telephone Switch°±) than unrated phones. T4 is sensitive to external RF energy. the better/higher of the two ratings. (Note that not all Vehicles hearing devices have telecoils in them.)Hearing RF signals may affect improperly installed or devices may also be measured for immunity to this inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor...
Posted Facilities (such as propane or butane), areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust Switch your phone off in any facility where posted or metal powders, and any other area where you notices require you to do so. would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle Potentially Explosive Environments engine.
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To make an emergency call: Restricting Children's access to your Phone 1. If the phone is not on, switch it on. Your phone is not a toy. Children should not be 2. Key in the emergency number for your allowed to play with it because they could hurt present location (for example, 911 or themselves and others, damage the phone or make other official emergency number).
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FCC Notice and Cautions FCC Notice • This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this Rules. Operation is subject to the following two equipment does cause harmful interference to conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful radio or television reception, which can be...
Association, One Battery march Park, Quincy, MA 02269, Attn: Publication Sales Division. Cautions Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Only use approved batteries, antennas andchargers.
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Other Important Safety wireless equipment in the area over the Information air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If wireless equipment is improperly • Only qualified personnel should service installed and the air bag inflates, serious the phone or install the phone in a injury could result.
Product Performance service availability or you can check it yourself by pressing any key. Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Anytime the Power Save feature is activated, Reception a message displays on the screen. When a The quality of each call you make or receive signal is found, your phone returns to depends on the signal strength in your area.
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Availability of Various Features/ • Try not to hold, bend or twist the phone's Ring Tones antenna. • Don't use the phone if the antenna is Many services and features are network damaged. dependent and may require additional subscription and/or usage charges. Not all •...
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Battery Standby and Talk Time Battery Precautions • Never use any charger or battery that is Standby and talk times will vary depending damaged in any way. on phone usage patterns and conditions. Battery power consumption depends on • Use the battery only for its intended factors such as network configuration, signal purpose.
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Li-ion • Use only Samsung-approved batteries batteries are particularly affected by and recharge your battery only with temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F). Samsung-approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from •...
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Li-Ion batteries, • Do not use the phone with a wet hand. contact your nearest Samsung authorized Doing so may cause an electric shock to service center. Always recycle. Do not you or damage to the phone.
• Do not drop, knock or shake the phone. repairs are no longer guaranteed by the Rough handling can break internal circuit manufacturer's warranty, even if the boards. warranty for your phone has not expired. • Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning •...
• You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer. • The supplied accessories perform best for your phone. • Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by manufacturer's warranty.
Phone layout The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: Camera lens Earpiece Battery cover Hold key Touch screen Camera key Volume key Internal antenna Speaker Back key Multifunction jack...
Keys Icons Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Function Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, Icon Definition Dial retrieve recently dialled, missed, or Signal strength received numbers In Menu mode, return to the previous GPRS network connected Back level EDGE network connected...
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Icon Definition Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connected Alarm activated New text message (SMS) New multimedia message (MMS) New email message New voice mail message Memory card inserted Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Battery power level Current time...
Install the SIM card and battery assembling and When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card with subscription details, such as your personal preparing your identification number (PIN) and optional services. To install the SIM card and battery, mobile phone 1.
2. Insert the SIM card. 4. Replace the battery cover. Charge the battery • Place the SIM card in the phone with the Before using the phone for the first time, you must gold-coloured contacts facing down. charge the battery. •...
Improperly connecting the travel adapter can 6. Close the cover to the multifunction jack. cause serious damage to the phone. Any About the low battery indicator 小心 damages by misuse are not covered by the When your battery is low, the phone will emit a warranty.
2. Insert a memory card with the label side facing Attach a hand strap (optional) 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over the small projection. 3. Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it locks in place.
Turn your phone on and off using basic To turn your phone on, 1. Press and hold [ functions 2. Enter your PIN and select Confirm (if necessary). To turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above. Switch to the offline profile Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your mobile phone.
Use the touch screen • Drag your finger up or down to scroll through vertical lists. Your phone’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. For the optimal use of the touch screen, remove the screen protection film before using your phone.
Access menus Open the widget toolbar In Idle mode, select the arrow at the bottom left of To access your phone’s menus, the screen to open the widget toolbar. You can 1. In Idle mode, select Menu to access Menu rearrange widgets on the widget toolbar or move mode.
Access help information Adjust the volume of the key tones In Idle mode, press the Volume key up or down and Learn to access helpful information about your adjust the key tone volume. phone. 1. Open the widget toolbar. Adjust the vibration intensity on the 2.
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2. Scroll left or right to an image. create and confirm a password. • Samsung is not responsible for any loss of 3. Select Set. passwords or private information or other damages caused by illegal software.
Unlock the touch screen with smart Use basic call functions unlock Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call By drawing a specified character on the locked functions. touch screen, you can unlock the screen only, During a call, your phone automatically locks unlock and then make a call to a speed dial number, the touch screen to prevent accidental inputs.
Adjust the volume Use the headset To adjust the volume during a call, press the Volume By plugging the supplied headset into the key up or down. multifunction jack, you can make and answer calls: • To redial the last call, press and hold the headset Use the speakerphone feature button, and then press and hold it again.
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4. Select Tap to add text. 7. Enter your email text and select Done. 5. Enter your message text and select Done. 8. Select Add files and attach a file (if necessary). Enter text 9. Select Send to send the message. For sending as a text message, skip to step 7.
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Enter text in one of the following modes: Mode Function 1. Select 1 through 5 to enter strokes. Select Mode Function 6 when you are unsure which stroke to 1. Select appropriate virtual keys to enter enter. This will insert a placeholder. pinyins.
Add and find contacts Mode Function Select an appropriate virtual key to enter a Learn the basics of using the phonebook feature. Symbol symbol. Add a new contact View text or multimedia messages 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and enter a phone 1.
3. Select the contact’s name from the search list. 4. Press [ ] to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically. Once you have found a contact, you can: After capturing photos, select to view photos. → • call the contact by selecting •...
3. Select to switch to Recording mode. Listen to music 4. Aim the lens at the subject and make any Learn how to listen to music via the music player or adjustments. FM radio. • To change the recording mode, select •...
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66 • Download from the wireless WAP. p. 54 Change the sound output • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Tune a radio station; Select a saved radio PC Studio. p. 64 station (touch and hold) •...
3. Control playback using the following icons: Browse the WAP Icon Function Learn to access and bookmark your favourite WAP Pause playback pages. Resume playback • You may incur additional charges for Skip backward; Scan backward in a file accessing the WAP and downloading media. (touch and hold) •...
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Move backward or forward on a WAP page Download media files Stop loading the WAP page 1. In Menu mode, select My samsung. Refresh the current WAP page 2. Search for a ringtone or picture and download it Change the view mode to the phone.
Connect to Google Maps To search for a specific location, 1. In Menu mode, select Games and more → • Google Maps may be unavailable Google Maps. depending on your region or service 2. Select Menu → Search Map and enter the provider.
Use advanced call functions using advanced Learn about your phone’s additional calling capabilities. functions View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, Learn how to perform advanced operations and use 1.
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Hold a call or retrieve a held call Answer a second call Select Hold to place a call on hold or select If your network supports this function, you can Retrieve to retrieve a held call. answer a second incoming call: 1.
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Call an international number Reject a call 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and touch and hold To reject an incoming call, press [ ]. The caller will 0 to insert the + character. hear a busy tone. 2. Enter the complete number you want to dial To reject calls from certain numbers automatically, (country code, area code, and phone number), use the auto rejection.
Use advanced phonebook functions 4. Select a contact. The contact is saved to the favourite number. Learn to create your namecard, set favourite • You can call this contact by touching and numbers, and create groups of contacts. holding the assigned number in the dialling screen.
3. Select Create group. Use advanced messaging functions 4. Set a group name, the caller ID photo, a group Learn to create templates, use templates to create ringtone, and vibration type. new messages, and create message folders. 5. Select Save. Create a text template 6.
3. Create a multimedia message, with a subject Create a folder to manage messages and desired attachments, to use as your 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → My folders. template. p. 46 2. Select Create folder. 4. Select Save. 3.
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5. Press [ Capture panoramic photos 6. Aim the camera lens at your subject. 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to turn on the camera. Your phone recognises people in an image and 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape detects their smiles.
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Use camera options Option Function Effects Apply a special effect Before capturing a photo, select to access the following options: Video quality Adjust the quality of your video clips Option Function Customise camera settings Resolution Change the resolution option → Before capturing a photo, select to access White balance...
Before capturing a video, select to access 3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the the following: multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. 4. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the Setting Function PC to the phone. Guidelines...
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Synchronise your phone with Windows Create a playlist Media Player 1. In Menu mode, select Music → Music player → 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone Playlists. settings → PC connections → Media player → 2. Select Create. Save.
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Customise your music player settings Store radio stations automatically 1. In Menu mode, select Music → Music player. 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s multifunction jack. 2. Select Settings. 2. In Menu mode, select FM radio. 3. Adjust the settings to customise your music player.
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Find information of music Learn to access an online music service and get information about the songs you hear while on the move. 1. In Menu mode, select Find music. 2. Select Find music to connect to the server. 3. When the phone is successfully registered, select to record a part of music you want to find.
Use the Bluetooth wireless feature using tools and Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other wireless devices for exchanging data and using hands-free features. applications Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1. In Menu mode, select Bluetooth. Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools 2.
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Find and pair with other Bluetooth- Send data using the Bluetooth wireless enabled devices feature 1. In Menu mode, select Bluetooth → Search. 1. Select the file or item from one of your phone’s applications that you want to send. 2.
Use Remote SIM mode Activate the mobile tracker In Remote SIM mode, you can make or answer calls When someone inserts a new SIM card in your only with a connected Bluetooth hands-free car kit phone, the mobile tracker feature will automatically via the SIM card on your phone.
Make fake calls 4. Select to start recording. 5. Speak into the microphone. You can simulate an incoming call when you want to 6. When you are finished speaking, select get out of meetings or unwanted conversations. You can also make it appear as if you are talking on the 7.
Record and play voice memos 3. Control playback using the following icons: Icon Function Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder. Pause playback Record a voice memo Resume playback 1. In Menu mode, select Voice recorder. Skip backward; Scan backward in a file (touch and hold) 2.
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4. Select a variation of the effect to apply and select 3. Adjust the image as desired and select Done. Done. 4. Save the edited image with a new file name. To apply a blur effect to a specific area of an Refer to steps 5-7 in “Apply effects to images.”...
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Crop an image 4. Move or resize the visual feature or text and select Done or OK. 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 5. Save the edited image with a new file name. in “Apply effects to images.” Refer to steps 5-7 in “Apply effects to images.”...
Print images Use Java-powered games and applications Learn to print your images with a USB connection or the Bluetooth wireless feature. Learn to use games and applications powered by award-winning Java technology. To print an image using a USB connection, The download of Java files may not be 1.
Play games Create and view world clocks 1. In Menu mode, select Games and more. Learn to view the time in another region and set world clocks to appear on your display. 2. Select a game from the list and follow the on- screen instructions.
Add a world clock to your display Set and use alarms With the dual clock widget, you can view clocks with Learn to set and control alarms for important events. two different time zones on your display. Set a new alarm After you have created world clocks, 1.
Stop an alarm Use the calculator When the alarm sounds, 1. In Menu mode, select Calculator. • Drag the slider to Stop to stop the alarm without 2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator snooze. display to perform basic mathematical •...
Set a countdown timer Create new tasks 1. In Menu mode, select Timer. 1. In Menu mode, select Task. 2. Set the length of time to count down. 2. Select Create task. 3. Select Start to begin the countdown. 3. Enter the details of the task. 4.
Manage your calendar View events To view events of a specific date, Learn to change the calendar view and create events. 1. In Menu mode, select Calendar. 2. Select a date on the calendar. Change the calendar view 3. Select an event to view its details. 1.
22 Timer 5 Messages 13 Find music 8 Camera 1 Create message 23 Stopwatch 2 Inbox 14 Babidu search 9 FM radio 3 Email inbox 4 Drafts 24 My samsung 15 Games and more 5 Outbox 10 Bluetooth 6 Sentbox...
troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. When you turn on your phone or while you are Code Try this to solve the problem: using the phone, it prompts you to enter one of Your SIM card is blocked, usually as a the following codes: result of entering your PIN incorrectly...
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The phone prompts you to insert the SIM card. Another caller cannot reach you. Ensure that the SIM card is installed correctly. • Ensure that your phone is turned on. • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular Your phone displays “No network found” or network.
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The audio quality of the call is poor. The battery does not charge properly or sometimes the phone turns itself off. • Ensure that you are not blocking the phone’s internal antenna. • The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold-coloured contacts with a clean, soft cloth •...