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.:GH68-11514A...
Page 2 SGH-X686 User’s Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
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 Wireless phones can cause interference.
Page 4 Be aware of special regulations Accessories and batteries Meet any special regulations in force in any area and Use only Samsung-approved batteries and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables. Use 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 Special started”...
Page 6 • Web browser • Name card Access the wireless web to get up- Create name cards with your to-the-minute information and a number and profile. Whenever wide variety of media content. introducing yourself to others, use this convenient electronic name card.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Browse the web............17 Contents Use Phonebook ............18 Send messages ............19 View messages............20 Unpack Use Bluetooth ............21 Make sure you have each item Enter text Your phone AB, T9, Number, and Symbol modes Keys, features, and locations Call functions Get started Advanced calling features...
Page 8 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 Call log p. 29 3 Applications p. 36 5 Messaging p. 45 8 Camera p. 61 1 Recent contacts p. 29 1 Music player p. 36 1 Create message p.
Page 9: Unpack
Menu exit key your local Samsung dealer. Dial key Correct/Delete key The items supplied with your phone Alphanumeric keys and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, Special Microphone function keys depending on your country or service provider.
Page 10: Get Started
Get started Install the battery. Reattach the cover. 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 When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter Switch on 1. Open the phone. from the wall outlet. Remove the adapter from the phone. 2. Press and hold [ Do not turn on 3.
Page 12: Keys And Display
Keys and display Press and hold to switch the phone on or off. Keys End a call. Perform the function indicated on the In Menu mode, cancel input and return the bottom line of the display. phone to Idle mode. In Idle mode, access your favorite menus Enter numbers, letters, and some special directly.
Page 13 Get started Display Adjust the phone volume. In Idle mode, with the phone open, adjust Layout Icons the key tone volume. With the phone display various icons. closed, press and hold to turn on the Text and graphics external display. display messages, instructions, and In Idle mode, press and hold to turn on the...
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 display indicates their current role.
Page 15: Customize Your Phone
Get started Customize your phone Select an 1. Press a desired soft key. option 2. Press the Navigation keys to 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Display move to the next or previous and select Settings → Phone language option. settings →...
Page 16 You can set wallpaper for the idle You can set the Navigation keys to Idle mode Menu screen on the main display. function as shortcuts to access wallpaper shortcuts your favorite menus. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Display 1.
Page 17: Make/Answer Calls
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. Press [ 1.
Page 18: Step Outside The Phone
Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> View a photo and select File manager → Begin with your camera, the music player, the web Images → Photos. browser, and other special features 2. Select the photo you want. Use the camera 1.
Page 19: Play Music
4. Press <Back> to return to the p. 43 phone music player screen. • Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC Studio Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide • Receive via an active Bluetooth connection p. 75...
Page 20: Browse The Web
Browse the web 1. From the music player screen, Play music files Using a built-in web browser, you can easily access the press [ wireless web to get a variety of up-to-date services 2. During playback, use the and information and to download web content. following keys: •...
Page 21: Use Phonebook
Step outside the phone Use Phonebook To the SIM card: 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone To the phone’s memory: Add a contact number and press <Options>. 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone 2. Select Save contact → SIM. number and press <Options>.
Page 22: Send Messages
Send messages 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Create and and select Phonebook → My 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> send a name Send a text namecard. and select Messaging → card message (SMS) 2. Specify your contact Create message → Text information.
Page 23: View Messages
Step outside the phone View messages 4. Select Image and video or Send a Sound. multimedia When a notification appears: View a text 5. For Image and video, select message message 1. Press <View>. Add image or Add video and (MMS) 2.
Page 24: Use Bluetooth
From the Inbox: 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Search for and View a and select Settings → 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> pair with a multimedia Bluetooth → My devices → and select Messaging → My Bluetooth message Search for new devices.
Page 25 Step outside the phone 4. Select a device. Send data 5. If necessary, enter the (continued) Bluetooth PIN and press <OK>. To receive data via Bluetooth, your Receive data phone’s Bluetooth feature must be active and its visibility must be enabled.
Page 26: Enter Text
Using AB mode Enter text Press the appropriate key until the character you want AB, T9, Number, and Symbol modes appears on the display. You can enter text for some features, such as Characters in order displayed Messaging, Phonebook, or Calendar, using AB mode, T9 mode, Number mode, and Symbol mode.
Page 27 Enter text Other AB mode operations 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 Answering a call Redialing recent numbers 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to display the list of When you receive a call, the phone rings and displays recent numbers. the incoming call image. 2. Scroll to the number you want and press [ Press <Accept>...
Page 30 Using the headset Placing a call on hold/Retrieving Press <Hold> to place a call on hold, or press Use the headset to make or answer calls without <Retrieve> to retrieve the call. holding the phone. Connect the headset to the jack on the left side of the Making a second call phone.
Page 31 Call functions 3. Press <Options> and select End held call to end • Mute keys/Send keys: switch the key tones on the call on hold. or off. 4. To end the current call, press [ To communicate with answering machines or computerised telephone systems, Send keys Using the speakerphone feature must be selected.
Page 32: Menu Functions
• Join: set up a multi-party call by adding a caller Menu functions on hold to a currently active call. You can include up to 5 people on a multi-party call. All menu options listed • Select one: select one of the multi-party call participants.
Page 33: Missed Calls
Menu functions 3. Press [ ] to view the details of a call, or press Received calls (Menu 1.4) ] to dial a number. This menu displays the most recent calls you have received. Using call log options 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 • Set max. cost: set the maximum cost authorised enter the phone password. for your calls. • Price/Unit: set the price per unit that is applied The password is preset to 00000000. You can when the cost of your calls is calculated.
Page 35: Add New Contact
Menu functions Finding a contact Add new contact (Menu 2.2) 1. Enter the first few letters of the name that you Use this menu to add a new contact to Phonebook. want to find. Storing a contact in the phone’s memory 2.
Page 36: Group
Storing a contact on the SIM card 4. Select the ringtone line and set a melody. 1. Select SIM. 5. Press <Save> to save the group. 2. Enter information about the contact. Adding members to a caller group • Name: assign a name. 1.
Page 37: Speed Dial
Menu functions Speed dial Dialing speed dial numbers (Menu 2.4) In Idle mode, press and hold the appropriate key. Use this menu to assign speed dial numbers (2 to 8) for 7 of your most frequently called numbers. My namecard (Menu 2.5) The amount of memory available for speed dialing Use this menu to create a name card and send it to...
Page 38: Own Number
Own number Service number (Menu 2.6) (Menu 2.8) Use this feature to check your phone numbers, or to Use this menu to view the list of Service Dialing assign a name to each of the numbers. Changes made Numbers (SDN) assigned by your service provider, here do not affect the actual subscriber numbers on including emergency numbers and numbers for your SIM card.
Page 39: Applications
Returns to the previous file. • Download from a computer using the optional Right Skips to the next file. Samsung PC Studio Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide Opens the play list. • Receive via an active Bluetooth connection p. 75 Down Stops playback.
Page 40 • Settings: change the default settings for playing Function music files. Adjusts the volume level. Repeat mode: select a repeat mode. Changes the repeat mode. Shuffle: set the music player to play tracks in random order. Changes the playback animation. Visualisation: change the playback animation.
Page 41: Voice Recorder
Menu functions Voice recorder (Menu 3.2) Function Use this menu to record voice memos. Adjusts the volume. Recording a voice memo Down Stops playback. 1. Press [ ] to start recording. Using voice memo options 2. Speak into the microphone. After playback, press <Options>...
Page 42: Java World
Java world • Protection: lock the application to protect it from (Menu 3.3) being deleted, or unlock the application. Use this menu to access the embedded Java games • Send information: send the URL address and downloaded Java applications. containing the application via SMS. Accessing an embedded game Changing Java settings 1.
Page 43: World Clock
Menu functions World clock Setting an alarm (Menu 3.4) 1. Select the type of alarm. Use this menu to set your local time zone and find out the current time in another part of the world. 2. Set each alarm option: •...
Page 44: Calculator
Setting alarms to sound when the phone is off 3. Enter the second number. 4. Press [ ] to view the result. From the Alarm screen, select Auto power → On. 5. If necessary, repeat from step 2 to continue the If the phone is off when it is time for the alarm to calculation.
Page 45: Timer
Menu functions Timer SIM AT (Menu 3.8) (Menu 3.0) Use this menu to set a period of time for the phone to This menu is available if you use a SIM AT card that count down. The phone sounds an alarm when the supports SIM Application Toolkit menus and provides specified period of time expires.
Page 46: Browser
Browser (Menu 4) Press The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) browser on select a browser item ], or press your phone allows you to access the wireless web. <Options> and choose From the wireless web, you can access up-to-date Select. information and a wide variety of media content, such return to the previous [C], or press <Options>...
Page 47: Bookmarks
Menu functions • Clear cache: clear the cache. The cache is a Accessing a bookmarked page temporary memory that stores recently accessed Selecting a bookmark item launches the web browser web pages. and accesses the associated web page. • Inbox: access push messages in the web browser. Using bookmark options •...
Page 48: Clear Cache
Clear cache (Menu 4.5) • The maximum number of characters allowed in a message varies by service provider. If Use this menu to clear information stored in the cache. your message exceeds the maximum number of characters, the phone will split the Messaging (Menu 5) message.
Page 49 Menu functions • Add image/Add animation/Add melody: attach 2. Enter the message subject and press [ a simple image, an animated image, or a melody. 3. Select the Image and video line. • Attach: add a name card or calendar data as a 4.
Page 50: My Messages
Using options while composing an MMS message • Change image/Change video/Change sound: replace an added item. While composing a message, press <Options> to • Clear subject/Clear message: clear the subject access the following options: or text of the message. • Add: add the message subject or message text.
Page 51 Menu functions • Voicemail • Move to phone/Move to SIM: move the message between the SIM card and the phone’s • Push message from web servers memory. • Configuration message, containing network • Copy entry: extract URL addresses, e-mail parameters from the service provider addresses, or phone numbers from the message.
Page 52 • Delete: delete the message. • Protection: lock the message to protect it from being deleted, or unlock the message. • Copy entry: extract URL addresses, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message. Broadcast messages • Copy media: save media content from the •...
Page 53 Menu functions Outbox Sent messages (Menu 5.2.3) (Menu 5.2.4) This folder stores messages that the phone is This folder stores messages that you have sent. attempting to send or has failed to send. While viewing a message, press <Options> to access The following icons are available to show the message the following options: status:...
Page 54: Templates
Using folder options • Send message: create and send a new message. • Delete: delete the selected template. On the folder list, press <Options> to access the following options: • Add new: add a new template. • Open: open the selected folder. Delete all (Menu 5.4) •...
Page 55 Menu functions Text message • Current profile: select an SMS setting profile. (Menu 5.5.1) • Profile settings: set the properties of each You can configure SMS settings. profile. • Send settings: set up the options for sending Service centre: store or change the number of SMS messages: your SMS server.
Page 56 Hide address: set your address to be hidden from Allow reports: set the network to inform the the recipient’s phone. sender when a message has been delivered to you. Read reply: send a read-reply request along with Recep. in home network: determine if your your messages.
Page 57: Memory Status
Menu functions File manager Push message (Menu 5.5.3) (Menu 6) You can change the settings for receiving push The File manager menu allows you to access image, messages from the wireless web server. video, and sound files stored in the phone’s memory. •...
Page 58: Videos
Viewing a slide show • Move to Favourite images/Move to Downloaded images/Move to Photos: move You can view your photos as a slide show, a sequential the file to another folder. presentation of each photo in the current folder. • Bluetooth visibility: share the currently selected 1.
Page 59: Music
Menu functions Playing a video clip • Rename: change the file name. 1. Select a video folder. • Move to Favourite videos/Move to Downloaded videos/Move to Video clips: move 2. Select a video clip. the file to another folder. During playback, use the following keys: •...
Page 60: Other Files
Playing a sound clip • Protection: lock the file to protect it from being deleted, or unlock the file. 1. Select a sound folder. • Details: access the file properties. 2. Select a sound clip. For a voice memo, see Voice recorder.
Page 61: Memory Status
Menu functions Memory status Creating an item (Menu 6.6) Use this menu to view memory information for media You can store scheduled items, anniversaries, memos, items in each folder. Press [Left] or [Right] to view the and To do items on the calendar. More than one item memory status by size or number of items.
Page 62 • Alarm: set an alarm for the scheduled item. • Alarm time: enter the time for the alarm to sound. • Before: set how long before the scheduled item the alarm is to alert you. • AM/PM: select AM or PM in 12-hour time format.
Page 63 Menu functions 4. Press <Save> to save the To do item. • View mode: change the view mode of the calendar. Consulting the calendar • Delete: delete the item. Once you have created items, the item icons and the • Memory status: access memory information for number of items for a specific day appears at the the items stored on the calendar.
Page 64: Camera
Camera Viewing items in a different mode (Menu 8) You can change the calendar display to Day view or You can use the camera module embedded in your Week view. Press <Options> and select View mode phone to take photos and record videos. →...
Page 65 Menu functions Taking a photo with the phone open • Shooting mode: take a photo in the following modes: 1. Access the Camera menu or press and hold [ to turn on the camera. Single shot: take a photo in Normal mode. You can select whether or not the camera automatically 2.
Page 66 Shutter sound: select the sound that you hear Function when you press the shutter release. Changes the image size. Zoom sound: turn the sound effect for zooming on or off. Changes the image quality. Brightness sound: turn the sound effect for Changes the shooting mode.
Page 67 Menu functions • Set as: set the photo as your wallpaper for the Recording a video main display or as a caller ID image for a You can record a video of what is displayed on the Phonebook entry. camera screen and save it. •...
Page 68 Using camera options in Record mode Using the keypad in Record mode In Record mode, press < > to access the following You can use the keypad to customize your camera options: settings in Record mode. • Take photo: switch to Capture mode. Function •...
Page 69: Settings
Menu functions Settings (Menu 9) Function The Settings menu provides you with various setting Changes the preview screen. options to customize the phone to your preferences and needs. You can also reset the settings to their Using video options default status. After saving a video clip, press <Options>...
Page 70: Phone Settings
Phone settings Using shortcut options (Menu 9.2) Press <Options> to access the following options: Many different features of your phone’s system can be customized to suit your preferences. • Change: assign or change a shortcut menu. • Remove: deactivate the shortcut assignment to Language (Menu 9.2.1) the selected key.
Page 71: Display Settings
Menu functions Display settings Brightness (Menu 9.3.3) (Menu 9.3) You can adjust the brightness of the display for Use this menu to change settings for the display and varying lighting conditions. backlight. Backlight (Menu 9.3.4) Wallpaper (Menu 9.3.1) You can select the length of time the backlight or You can set up the idle screen on the display.
Page 72: Sound Settings
Sound settings Message tone (Menu 9.4.3) (Menu 9.4) Use this menu to change the sound settings for Use this menu to customize various sound settings. incoming SMS messages, MMS messages, and Incoming call (Menu 9.4.1) broadcast messages individually. Use this menu to change the sound settings for •...
Page 73: Network Services
Menu functions Extra tones Call diverting (Menu 9.4.7) (Menu 9.5.1) Use this menu to customize additional tones for the This network service reroutes incoming calls to a phone. phone number that you specify. • Minute minder: set the phone to beep every 1.
Page 74 7. Press <Select>. 3. Select Activate. To deactivate call barring, select Deactivate. Call barring (Menu 9.5.2) 4. Enter the call barring password supplied by your This network service allows you to restrict your calls. service provider and press <Select>. 1. Select a call barring option: Call waiting (Menu 9.5.3) •...
Page 75 Menu functions Caller ID Closed user group (Menu 9.5.5) (Menu 9.5.7) This network service allows you to hide your phone Use this menu to set incoming and outgoing calls to be number from the person you are calling. If you select restricted to a selected user group.
Page 76: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Setting up the Bluetooth feature (Menu 9.6) The Bluetooth menu provides the following options: Using the Bluetooth feature, you can connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and • Activation: activate or deactivate the Bluetooth exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or control feature.
Page 77 Menu functions Searching for and pairing with a Bluetooth 4. Enter a Bluetooth PIN and press <OK>. This code device is used just once and you do not need to memorize 1. From the Bluetooth menu, select My devices. When the owner of the other device enters the 2.
Page 78: Security
• Service list: access the Bluetooth service list of Receiving data via Bluetooth the device. To receive data via Bluetooth, your phone’s Bluetooth • Rename: rename the paired device. feature must be active and its visibility must be enabled. • Authorise device/Unauthorised device: determine whether or not the phone asks you to If an unauthorised Bluetooth device sends data to your...
Page 79 Menu functions PIN check Privacy (Menu 9.7.1) (Menu 9.7.5) The 4- to 8-digit PIN (Personal Identification Number) Use this menu to lock access to messages, files, or all protects your SIM card against unauthorised use. menu functions on the phone, except for call When this feature is enabled, the phone requires your functions.
Page 80: Connection Settings
Connection settings • DNS: activate or deactivate the DNS (Domain (Menu 9.8) Name Server) addresses. Use this menu to create and customize the profiles • DNS1 and DNS2: enter the primary and containing the settings for connecting your phone to secondary DNS addresses.
Page 81: Solve Problems
Using profile options Solve problems Press <Options> to access the following options: Help and personal needs • Edit: edit the selected profile. To save the time and expense of an unnecessary • Delete: delete the profile. service call, perform the simple checks in this section •...
Page 82 “Enter PUK” • Be sure that you are accessing the correct cellular network. • The PIN code has been entered incorrectly three times, and the SIM card is now blocked. Enter the • Be sure that you have not set an incoming call PUK supplied by your service provider.
Page 83: Health And Safety Information
• A clear description of the problem The standards include a substantial safety margin Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales designed to assure the safety of all persons, service. regardless of age and health.
Page 84 FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines the government-adopted requirement for safe when used with a Samsung-supplied or approved exposure. The tests are performed in positions and accessory designated for this product or when used locations (e.g., at the ear and worn on the body) as...
Page 85 • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and World Health Organization (WHO) recharge your battery only with Samsung- http://www.who.int/peh-emf/en approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave Precautions when using batteries the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.
Page 86 • Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such Road safety as in a car in summer or winter conditions, as you Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery. communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime.
Page 87 Health and safety information 3. Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be people with whom you are talking aware that you able to access your wireless phone without are driving and suspend conversations that have removing your eyes from the road. If you get an the potential to divert your attention from the incoming call at an inconvenient time, let your road.
Page 88 Operating environment Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a Remember to follow any special regulations in force in minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained any area and always switch off your phone whenever it between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause potential interference with the pacemaker.
Page 89 Health and safety information Hearing aids Posted facilities Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some Switch off your phone in any facility where posted hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you notices require you to do so. may wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to Potentially explosive environments discuss alternatives.
Page 90 Emergency calls If certain features are in use (call barring, for example), you may first need to deactivate those This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using features before you can make an emergency call. radio signals, wireless and landline networks, as well Consult this document and your local cellular service as user-programmed functions, which cannot provider.
Page 91 Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not interference by one or more of the following expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s measures: authority to operate the equipment.
Page 92 Other important safety information • Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of telephone services to • Only qualified personnel should service the phone the offender, or legal action, or both. or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate Care and maintenance any warranty applicable to the device.
Page 93 Health and safety information • Do not store the phone in hot areas. High • When the phone or battery gets wet, the label temperatures can shorten the life of electronic indicating water damage inside the phone changes devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt color.
Page 94 Acknowledging special precautions and the This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio FCC and Industry Canada Notice frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful Cautions interference to radio communications. However, there Modifications not expressly approved by the party is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a responsible for compliance could void the user's...
Page 95 Health and safety information Appendix A: CERTIFICATION 1.6 W/kg. SAR Tests are conducted using standard INFORMATION (SAR) operating positions accepted by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.
Page 96 Appendix B: Guide to safe and responsible GSM1900 Mode(Part 24) Head: 0.875 W/kg, Body-worn: 0.447 W/kg wireless phone use Body-worn operations are restricted to Samsung Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association supplied, approved or none Samsung designated “Safety is the most important call you will ever make.”...
Page 97 Health and safety information uphold. When driving a car, driving is your first Wireless phone “safety tips” responsibility. A wireless phone can be an invaluable Below are safety tips to follow while driving and using tool, but good judgment must be exercised at all times a wireless phone which should be easy to remember: while driving a motor vehicle whether on the phone or 1.
Page 98 4. Suspend conversations during hazardous driving numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then conditions or situations. Let the person you are continue. speaking with know you are driving; if necessary, 7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous conversations that may be distracting.
Page 99 Health and safety information your community. If you see an auto accident, and good citizens. As we approach a new century, crime in progress or other serious emergency more and more of us will take advantage of the where lives are in danger, call 9-1-1 or other local benefits of wireless telephones.
Page 100 exposures are limited by Federal Communications not produce heating effects causes no known adverse Commission safety guidelines that were developed health effects. Many studies of low level RF exposures with the advice of FDA and other federal health and have not found any biological effects. Some studies safety agencies.
Page 101 Health and safety information industry to take a number of steps, including the • National Telecommunications and Information following: Administration • Support needed research into possible biological • The National Institutes of Health participates in effects of RF of the type emitted by wireless some interagency working group activities, as well.
Page 102 FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology phone users. The CRADA will also include a broad Program and with groups of investigators around the assessment of additional research needs in the world to ensure that high priority animal studies are context of the latest research developments around conducted to address important questions about the the world.
Page 103 Health and safety information Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that other ill effects. Their recommendation to limit wireless phones are harmful. But if you are concerned wireless phone use by children was strictly about the RF exposure from these products, you can precautionary;...
Page 104 8. Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can the head from RF radiation work? interact with some electronic devices. For this reason, FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to...
Page 105 Health and safety information FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones under which people use wireless phones, so we don t for possible interactions with other medical devices. know with certainty what the results of such studies Should harmful interference be found to occur, FDA mean for human health.
Page 106 numbers of animals would be needed to provide Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if one http://www.epa.gov/radiation/ exists. Epidemiological studies can provide data that is Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s directly applicable to human populations, but 10 or (OSHA): more years follow-up may be needed to provide http://www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/...
Page 107: Index
Index CB (Cell Broadcast) messages • settings • 68 Diverting, calls • 70 AB mode, text input • 23 Calculator • 41 Characters, enter • 23 DRM (Digital Rights Alarm • 40 Calendar • 58 Configuration messages • 48 Management) • 54 Answering Call cost •...
Page 108 Inbox, messages • 47 Messages PIN, change • 76 International calls • 25 cell broadcast • 54 PIN2, change • 76 Outbox, messages • 50 Internet • 43 configuration • 49 Power on/off tone • 69 greeting • 67 Privacy • 76 Password MMS •...

Samsung SGH-X686 User Manual

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Your Phone

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Step Outside the Phone

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Call Log

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Solve Problems

Health and Safety Information

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