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Samsung TracFone SCH-R335C User Manual

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  • Page 1 Samsung S C H - R 3 3 5 C M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state...
  • Page 3 GH68-27913A Printed in China ® Nuance , VSuite™, and the Nuance logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc. or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. ® Openwave is a registered Trademark of Openwave, Inc. ®...
  • Page 4 Routines to compress and uncompress tcp packets Copyright (c) 1989 Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms are permitted provided that the above copyright notice and this paragraph are duplicated in all such forms and that any documentation, advertising materials, and other materials related to such distribution and use acknowledge that the software was developed by the University of California, Berkeley.
  • Page 5 IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE REGENTS OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF...
  • Page 6 (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Common L4 Copyright (C) 2007, Open Kernel Labs Inc. Copyright (C) 2002-2003, University of New South Wales Copyright (C) 2003-2006, National ICT Australia (NICTA) Copyright (C) 2002-2004 Karlsruhe University Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are...
  • Page 7 Developed by: Embedded, Real-time and Operating Systems Program (ERTOS) National ICT Australia http://www.ertos.nicta.com.au Permission is granted by National ICT Australia, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and any associated documentation files (the "Software") to deal with the Software without restriction, including (without limitation) the rights to use, copy, modify, adapt, merge, publish, distribute, communicate to the public, sublicense, and/or sell, lend or rent out copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject...

  • Page 8: Sar Information

    Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT “AS IS”, AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF TracFone_R335_DD16_MM_052710_F10...
  • Page 9 MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ...5 Understanding this User Manual ........5 Installing and Removing the Battery .
  • Page 11 Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts ...30 Your Contacts List ..........30 Adding a New Contacts Entry .
  • Page 12 Your Handset ..........74 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ......74 UL Certified Travel Adapter .
  • Page 13 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ..... 88 FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices ......... . . 89 Potentially Explosive Environments .

  • Page 14: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to start using your phone by activating your service and setting up your voicemail. Understanding this User Manual The chapters of this manual generally follow the same order as the menus and submenus in your phone.
  • Page 15 This manual provides condensed information about how to use your phone. The following terms and icons appear typically in step procedures in place of lengthy descriptions: highlight Use the Navigation key ( or screen item of interest. Press the outer ring up, down, left, or right. select After highlighting a menu item or screen item, press OK to launch, access or save a highlighted menu item or screen field of interest.

  • Page 16: Installing And Removing The Battery

    Installing and Removing the Battery Your phone comes packaged with a partially charged rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery and travel adapter. Important!: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone to extend the life of the battery and to avoid damaging the battery. Battery Cover To remove and replace the battery cover:...

  • Page 17: Charging The Battery

    Lift the end of the battery up (1) and out of the phone (2). Charging the Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery. Only use Samsung- approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Use of other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.

  • Page 18: Using The Travel Adapter

    Using the Travel Adapter The travel adapter included with your phone is a convenient, light-weight charger that rapidly charges your phone from any 120/220 VAC outlet. Important!: For connection to an electrical supply not located in North America, you must use an adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet.

  • Page 19: Setting Up Voicemail

    Turning Your Phone On Press . The phone begins searching for a network signal. Once the phone finds a signal, the time, date, and day appear at the top of the display. You’re now ready to place and receive calls. Note: If you are outside of your carrier’s coverage or roaming area ( icon ( ) appears at the top of the display.

  • Page 20: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

    Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also describes the screen format and the icons that are displayed when the phone is in use. Features Domestic and international voice and text messaging service (available on •...

  • Page 21: Closed Phone-Side Views

    Features Camera Lens — The lens of your built-in camera. Volume Key — In standby mode, lets you adjust the incoming call ringer volume. When receiving a call, lets you temporarily mute the ringer. External Display — When the phone is closed, the external display provides information about the status of your phone, including incoming calls, status icons, message indicators and contents and signal strength.

  • Page 22: Open Phone-Front View

    Open Phone-Front View Features Earpiece — Lets you hear ringing and alert tones, alarm tones, and the other parties to calls. Main Display — Indicates the status of your phone, including numbers dialed, feature and function screens, status icons, message indicators and contents and signal strength.
  • Page 23 Star Key— Toggles capitalization for text input between mixed case (Abc), uppercase (ABC), and lowercase (abc). Capitalization remains as selected until you press the Star key again. In Standby mode, press and hold to enter the (+) character. Voice Command Key — Press and hold this key to activate Voice Commands. Microphone —...

  • Page 24: Command Keys

    Command Keys Soft Keys Functions for the soft keys are indicated by labels that appear in the display above each soft key. There are two soft keys, Left ( press the Left ( ) soft key to launch the Menu. In standby mode, press the Right ( soft key to launch the Browser.

  • Page 25: Camera Key

    Press and hold the End key ( • Briefly press once to disconnect a call. • Press to return to standby mode from any menu, or to cancel the last input. • Navigation Key Use the directional keys on the Navigation key ( and lists.

  • Page 26: Display Screens

    Display Screens External Display The external phone display and the main phone display contain icons that indicate network status, battery power, signal strength and more. Your phone provides definitions of the display icons in the Icon Glossary: In standby mode, press Menu The displays show the current date and time.

  • Page 27: Section 3: Call Functions

    Section 3: Call Functions This section explains how to make and answer calls. This section also includes the features and functionality associated with making or answering calls. Making a Call — Number Entry Dialing With the phone on, enter the number you wish to call using the keypad. Press to place the call.

  • Page 28: Dialing International Numbers

    Dialing International Numbers Call Another Country — Manual Method In standby mode, enter 011 (the three-digit exit code for the United States). Enter the country code for the country that you are calling (for example, 82 for South Korea). Enter the number that you wish to call, then press Note: Puerto Rico and Canada are on the North American dialing plan.

  • Page 29: Making A Call - Contact Dialing

    You can store phone numbers and contact names in your Contacts list. To call one of your Contacts, do the following: Press the Menu appears in the display. In the Go to field, enter the first few letters of a Contacts list entry name. The Contacts list displays the first few entries with names matching the letters you entered.

  • Page 30: Answering A Call

    Answering a Call Your phone notifies you of a call in the following ways: A ringtone sounds and/or your phone vibrates. Your phone provides seven Master Volume • settings including: Ringer Off, or High and/or different preloaded ringtones and sounds to distinguish callers. For more information, refer to “Sound Settings”...

  • Page 31: Ignoring A Call

    The In-Use Options Menu You can access numerous menus and features while in a call. Note: If the call is disconnected while you are accessing the In-Use Option, the In-Use Option disappears from the display and the phone eventually returns to standby mode. While in a call, press the Options soft key to display the following options: Messages, Contacts, Recent Calls, Connect Bluetooth, Send DTMF, Voice Privacy, Location and Speaker On/Off.

  • Page 32: Recent Calls

    Recent Calls The Recent Calls menu stores information about Outgoing, Incoming, and Missed calls. You can also view times for your last call and the time totals for all calls. Review the Calls Log In standby mode, press Menu Select one of the following options: •...

  • Page 33: Roaming

    Note: Although most data counters can be erased, the Lifetime Data Counter can never be erased. Roaming What is Roaming? Roaming lets you use your Freeform phone when you travel outside of your Wireless Provider’s coverage area. The Roaming icon ( display when Roaming is active, and extra charges may apply when making or receiving calls.

  • Page 34: Section 4: Menu Navigation

    Section 4: Menu Navigation This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. Menu Navigation Access the menus and submenus in your phone using the navigation key ( right soft key , the left soft key In standby mode, press the Menu soft key. The Main Menu appears in the display.

  • Page 35: Navigation Key Shortcuts

    In standby mode, press a navigation key to launch the key’s corresponding application. Messages Navigate Using a Shortcut You can also access menus and submenus using menu numbers. After pressing the Menu soft key, press the menu number to go directly to the menu or submenu of your choice.

  • Page 36: Section 5: Voice Service

    Section 5: Voice Service Nuance is an advanced speech recognition software for your mobile phone that enables you to dial numbers, lookup contact information, and open applications using your voice. To access your phone’s voice settings, do the following: In standby mode, press Menu –...

  • Page 37: Voice Settings

    Voice Settings Nuance uses choice lists when it is not confident it has correctly recognized a name or number. In this case, it can display a list of up to three possible choices, and prompt you to confirm the correct one. You can change the way that Nuance uses choice lists with name dialing, digit dialing, and contacts.

  • Page 38: Voice Launch

    Voice Launch To set the key or action that launches Nuance, do the following: In standby mode, press Menu Launch and select the Voice Launch option you want. About This option causes the About Nuance screen to appear in the display, showing version and build information about the Nuance software included on your phone.

  • Page 39: Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts

    Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts This section explains how to manage your daily contacts by storing names and numbers in your Contacts list. Contacts entries can be sorted by name. Your Contacts List Your Contacts list can store up to 1000 entries, with each contact having up to five associated phone numbers, two E-mail addresses, and a picture ID.
  • Page 40 If desired, assign the new Contact to a Group. This lets you send messages to and find this contact and other related contacts according to the group designation. If desired, select a unique Ringtone. You can enter a Fax number. If desired, select an identifying image by highlighting the photo ID field and pressing the Set soft key.
  • Page 41 Select Create New. The following (number type) icons appear in the display: Mobile Pager Select the number type that matches your new entry. The Add New Entry screen appears in the display with the number being save populating the selected number type field. For more information on creating a new Contacts entry, see “Using the Add New Contact Option”...

  • Page 42: Finding A Contacts Entry

    Select the appropriate unassigned number type. The Edit Contact screen appears in the display. Make any added changes you wish to the Contacts entry. For more information, refer to “Editing an Existing Contact Entry” on page 35. Press SAVE ( Finding a Contacts Entry Voice Method Use the Voice Service to view contact information for any named contact stored in...
  • Page 43 Keypad Methods Find by Name If you have stored a named contact in your Contacts list, Find lets you locate the entry quickly. In standby mode, do one of the following: • Press the Down navigation key (Contacts shortcut) and select Find menu. •...

  • Page 44: Editing An Existing Contact Entry

    Search by Number This option allows you to find a Contacts list entry by searching on one of the contact’s phone numbers. In standby mode, enter the first few numbers of the Contacts list entry you wish to find (such as the area code or area code and exchange — for example, 888-987).

  • Page 45: Speed Dial Numbers

    Assigning Speed Dial Numbers When you add or edit an entry to the Contacts list, you have the option of assigning a Speed Dial number using the Options pop-up menu or of returning to the Contacts menu and using the Speed Dial option. You can also change a contact’s Speed Dial number.

  • Page 46: Renaming A Contacts Group

    Renaming a Contacts Group Use this option to rename a Group in your Contacts list. In standby mode, press Menu Highlight the Group (other than No Groups) that you wish to rename, then press the Options soft key and select Rename. Enter a new Group name using the keypad and press changed group name.

  • Page 47: Memory Info

    When you have marked all the entries you wish to send, press the Done soft key. The Choose Device screen appears in the display. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the name of the receiving device, then press device and sends the selected Contact entries.

  • Page 48: Section 7: Messages

    Section 7: Messages This section explains how to create, send, receive, and view different types of messages. This section also describes the features and functionality associated with messaging. Creating and Sending New Messages This section guides you through procedures for creating and sending text and pictures.
  • Page 49 Address your message by selecting from your lists and entering number(s) or E-mail address(es) of message recipient(s) and press After addressing your picture message, the Subject field becomes highlighted. If desired, enter the Subject text using the keypad. Press the Down navigation key. The Text field becomes highlighted. Enter the message text using the keypad.
  • Page 50 Send Picture Messages in Camera Mode Picture messages can be sent to recipients with compatible phones or devices. You can even accompany a Picture message with a voice memo or preloaded sound. In standby mode, press and hold the Camera key ( viewfinder screen appears in the display.

  • Page 51: Message Send Options

    You can set priority, validity, and other options before you send a message. The type of composed message and the highlighted message field determine the options that appear in the Send Options list. After composing a Text or a Picture message, press the Options soft key. Select a desired option and a value for that option.

  • Page 52: Message Folders

    Checking your Voicemail In standby mode, press and hold Carrier’s voicemail system. A recorded message prompts you for a password. Enter your password, then follow the recorded prompts, to listen to your voice message(s), change administrative options, and so on. Message Folders Inbox Received messages of all types (except Voicemail) are stored in the Inbox.
  • Page 53 Outbox Your phone stores outgoing messages in the Outbox, regardless of whether the message was successfully sent to, or received by, the addressee. Tip: Verify whether and when a message or E-mail was successfully received by enabling the Delivery Ack message send option. (For more information, refer to “Send Picture Messages in Camera Mode”...

  • Page 54: Drafts Folder

    Drafts Folder Messages in the Drafts folder are those that have been composed but never sent. You can return to the Drafts folder at any time to view, edit, or send a draft message. In standby mode, press Menu messages appears in the display. Use the navigation keys to highlight the message that you wish to edit, then do one of the following: •...

  • Page 55: Erasing Messages

    Voicemail New voice messages in your voice mailbox are logged in the Voicemail folder of the Messages menu. Open the Voicemail folder to view the Callback # (if available), Urgency, and other details of new voicemail messages. In standby mode, press Menu screen indicating the number of new messages in your voice mailbox, their urgency, and any callback numbers appears in the display.

  • Page 56: Section 8: Camera

    Section 8: Camera Use your phone to take full color digital pictures, display them on your phone’s vivid color display, and instantly share them with family and friends. It’s fun, and as easy to use as a traditional point-and-click camera. This section explains how you can do the following: Take pictures with your phone’s built-in digital camera.

  • Page 57: Camera Options

    The Camera Options let you temporarily adjust default camera settings to suit available lighting, the subject of the photo, or the purpose of the photo, for the current camera session. To access Camera Options, do the following: In camera mode, press the Options soft key. The Camera Options menu appears in the display, containing submenus.

  • Page 58: Night Shot

    Night Shot Night Shot lets you take pictures in low light conditions. In camera mode, press the Options soft key, then highlight Night Shot setting. Select Off or On. Self Timer Self Timer lets you delay taking a picture long enough to let you join others in a picture.

  • Page 59: White Balance

    White Balance White Balance allows you to adjust picture quality according to available light. In camera mode, press the Options soft key, then highlight Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Tungsten or Fluorescent and press OK One of the following icons displays on the camera screen to represent your selected setting: Each option, as you highlight it, shows the effects it has on a picture.

  • Page 60: Brightness

    Settings When you change Camera Settings values, your changes are saved for future camera sessions, unlike changes to Camera Options. To restore Camera Settings to their default values, select Reset Settings. In camera mode, press the Options soft key, highlight following options: •...

  • Page 61: Section 9: My Folder

    Section 9: My Folder The My Folder menu allows you to connect to your Browser to buy ringtones and graphics, to access your camera to take pictures and view your saved images and to access your preloaded ringtones and your downloaded ringtones and your own recordings.

  • Page 62: My Ringtones

    My Ringtones Select My Ringtones to record new sounds or choose from preloaded sounds and assign Ringtone (calls), Contact ID, and Alert Tone. You can also add sounds to a picture message. In standby mode, press Menu Use the Navigation key to highlight a particular ringtone. •...

  • Page 63: My Sounds

    My Sounds lets you choose from preloaded sounds or make your own recordings to send with messages or to customize your phone. In standby mode, press Menu Select a sound from the list of preloaded sounds or from your own recordings. Press the Options soft key to see the following options: •...

  • Page 64: Section 10: Browser

    Section 10: Browser This section outlines how to launch your Browser, how to navigate to other pages on the Web, and how the keys on the keypad are used with the Web application. You can surf the Web and download ringtones and wallpapers using your phone. When your phone connects to the Internet, the service indicator icon with an arrow ) appears in the display.

  • Page 65: How The Web Keys Work

    The following table lists the Web keys and their functions. Navigation keys — Use to browse lists and options. • BACK Key — Press to go back to a previous page. Press once to back one page. Press and • hold to go back to home page.

  • Page 66: Section 11: Tools

    Section 11: Tools Tools Menu Tools is a suite of Personal Information Manager (PIM) applications such as a Calendar, and Memo Pad that run on your phone. You can use your phone to schedule events, set reminders, perform calculations, and more. Opening Tools Menu In standby mode, press Menu •...

  • Page 67: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology capable of exchanging information over a distance of about 30 feet without requiring a physical connection. Unlike infrared, you don't need to line up the devices to beam information with Bluetooth. If the devices are within a range of one another, you can exchange information between them, even if they are located in different rooms.

  • Page 68: Add New Device

    Add New Device At the Bluetooth menu, select Registered List If Bluetooth is off, you are prompted to “Turn bluetooth on?”. Press the Yes soft key to turn on Bluetooth. When you phone displays the prompt: “Place device you are connecting to in discovery mode”...

  • Page 69: Calendar

    Connecting to a Registered Bluetooth Device Power on the registered device and/or move to within 30 feet of it. Your phone should automatically reconnect with the device or prompt you to accept such a connection. If the registered device does not connect automatically, from the Registered List, select the desired device.

  • Page 70: View An Event

    View an Event In standby mode, press Menu A calendar appears in the display with the current date highlighted. The month and year also appear. Use the Navigation keys to navigate your calendar and highlight a desired date. • To move from one day to another, use the Left/Right navigation keys. •...

  • Page 71: Memo Pad

    Enter the start and End dates and times for the event using the keypad. Enter the dates and times for the event using 2 digits for day, month, hour, and minute entries. Use 4 digits for year entries. To change between AM and PM, use the Left and Right navigation keys. When you’re finished entering the dates and times, to highlight the Alert field, use the Up and Down navigation keys.

  • Page 72: Alarm Clock

    Alarm Clock Your phone has an alarm clock that can be set to go off once, or daily at a specified time. Once set, the alarm clock is easy to change or turn off completely. In standby mode, press Menu Select an Alarm.

  • Page 73: World Time

    Resetting one or all Alarms erases all of your Alarm settings and restores the default settings. In standby mode, press Menu Highlight an Alarm you wish to reset. Press the Options soft key and select Reset Alarm or Reset All. The highlighted Alarm or all active Alarms is (are) turned off.

  • Page 74: Calculator

    Calculator You can perform calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using your phone. In standby mode, press Menu appears in the display. Enter the first number in your calculation using the keypad. Numbers can be up to 15 digits long, where a decimal counts as one of the digits. •...

  • Page 75: Converter

    Converter To convert a currency, length, weight, volume, area, or temperature, do the following: In standby mode, press Menu Select the conversion feature you wish to use. The selected conversion feature screen appears in the display with the From unit field highlighted. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to select the unit to be converted From.

  • Page 76: Tip Calculator

    Tip Calculator Tip Calculator automatically calculates the following amounts: Gratuity (tip) • Individual payment (for groups) • Calculations are based on the total amount of the check, a selected percentage, and the number of people paying. In standby mode, press Menu screen appears in the display with the Bill field highlighted.

  • Page 77: Section 12: Changing Your Settings

    Section 12: Changing Your Settings This section explains how to customize your call and phone settings to suit your needs and preferences. Accessing Your Settings The Settings menu allows you to change settings in the following submenus: location, display, sounds, calls, phone, memory information and phone information. In standby mode, press Menu Tip: To launch the Settings menu using a voice command —...

  • Page 78: Display Settings

    Display Settings The Display Settings menu allows you to change the settings for your display wallpaper, the clock format, the display theme, dialing font size, backlight and font contrast. In standby mode, press Menu Settings menu displays. Note: Prolonged backlight use reduces the time left before your battery requires charging again. Sound Settings The Sound Settings menu allows you to change the settings for your master volume, the ringer type, alerts and key tone.

  • Page 79: Tty Mode

    TTY Mode Your phone is fully TTY compatible. TTY equipment is connected to your phone through the headset connector on the top of the phone. TTY Mode must be enabled before you can use your phone with a TTY device. Note: Your phone has a 2.7 mm headset connector.

  • Page 80: Phone Settings

    Phone Settings The Phone Settings menu allows you to change the settings for Airplane Mode, Language, Security, System Select, Set Time, Quick Search and Shortcut Key. In standby mode, press Menu Settings menu displays. Memory Info The Memory Info menu allows you to access your submenus for Memory Usage, My Images, My Ringtones and My Sounds.

  • Page 81: Section 13: Health And Safety Information

    Section 13: Health and Safety Information This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your phone. These safety precautions should be followed to safely use your phone. Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification Information Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver.
  • Page 82 levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output. Before a new model phone is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the exposure limit established by the FCC.

  • Page 83: Please Note The Following Information When Using Your Handset

    Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touchscreen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty. Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its customers to recycle Samsung mobile phones and genuine Samsung accessories. Go to: http://mobile.samsungusa.com/recycling/index.jsp...

  • Page 84: Consumer Information On Wireless Phones

    FOR CONNECTION TO A SUPPLY NOT IN NORTH AMERICA, USE AN ATTACHMENT PLUG ADAPTOR OF THE PROPER CONFIGURATION FOR THE POWER OUTLET. THIS POWER UNIT IS INTENDED TO BE CORRECTLY ORIENTATED IN A VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL OR FLOOR MOUNT POSITION. Consumer Information on Wireless Phones The U.S.
  • Page 85 that some biological effects may occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. In some cases, other researchers have had difficulty in reproducing those studies, or in determining the reasons for inconsistent results. What is FDA's role concerning the safety of wireless phones? Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer products such as wireless phones before they can be sold, as it does with new drugs or medical devices.
  • Page 86 Occupational Safety and Health Administration • National Telecommunications and Information Administration • The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency working group activities, as well. FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure.
  • Page 87 Three large epidemiology studies have been published since December 2000. Between them, the studies investigated any possible association between the use of wireless phones and primary brain cancer, glioma, meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers. None of the studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful health effects from wireless phones RF exposures.
  • Page 88 What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF? FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program and with groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high priority animal studies are conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to radio frequency energy (RF).
  • Page 89 If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every day, you could place • more distance between your body and the source of the RF, since the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance. For example, you could use a headset and carry the wireless phone away from your body or use a wireless phone connected to a remote antenna.
  • Page 90 source of the RF emissions, will not be placed against the head. On the other hand, if the phone is mounted against the waist or other part of the body during use, then that part of the body will absorb more RF energy. Wireless phones marketed in the U.S.
  • Page 91 manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI. FDA has tested wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard specifies test methods and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so that no interference occurs when a person uses a compatible phone and a compatible hearing aid at the same time.

  • Page 92: Road Safety

    Road Safety Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold. Always comply with road safety regulations on using a mobile phone while driving. Using a mobile phone while driving can be dangerous.
  • Page 93 Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan calls when your car will be stationary. If you need to make a call, dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue.

  • Page 94: Responsible Listening

    Responsible Listening Caution!: Avoid potential hearing loss. Damage to hearing occurs when a person is exposed to loud sounds over time. The risk of hearing loss increases as sound is played louder and for longer durations. Prolonged exposure to loud sounds (including music) is the most common cause of preventable hearing loss.
  • Page 95 Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings. If you choose to listen to your • portable device in a noisy environment, use noise-cancelling headphones to block out background environmental noise. By blocking background environment noise, noise cancelling headphones should allow you to hear the music at lower volumes than when using earbuds.

  • Page 96: Operating Environment

    National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders National Institutes of Health 31 Center Drive, MSC 2320 Bethesda, MD 20892-2320 Email: nidcdinfo@nih.gov Internet: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/ National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 395 E Street, S.W. Suite 9200 Patriots Plaza Building Washington, DC 20201 Voice: 1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800-356-4647) 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)

  • Page 97: Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices

    As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that the equipment should only be used in the normal operating position (held to your ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder if you are using an external antenna).

  • Page 98: Fcc Hearing-Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Wireless Devices

    FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices On July 10, 2003, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Report and Order in WT Docket 01-309 modified the exception of wireless phones under the Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988 (HAC Act) to require digital wireless phones be compatible with hearing-aids.
  • Page 99 Hearing devices may also be rated. Your hearing device manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find this rating. Higher ratings mean that the hearing device is relatively immune to interference noise. The hearing aid and wireless phone rating values are then added together. A sum of 5 is considered acceptable for normal use.

  • Page 100: Potentially Explosive Environments

    Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Switch your phone off in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so.

  • Page 101: Emergency Calls

    This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions areas or circumstances. Therefore, you should never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential communications (medical emergencies, for example).

  • Page 102: Fcc Notice And Cautions

    FCC Notice and Cautions FCC Notice The phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment. The FCC can require you to stop using the phone if such interference cannot be eliminated. Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane) must comply with the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58).

  • Page 103: Other Important Safety Information

    Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty • installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device. Ensure that any mobile phones or related equipment installed in your vehicle are securely •...

  • Page 104: Understanding The Power Save Feature

    Understanding the Power Save Feature If your phone is unable to find a signal after searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated. If your phone is active, it periodically rechecks service availability or you can check it yourself by pressing any key. Anytime the Power Save feature is activated, a message displays on the screen.

  • Page 105: Availability Of Various Features/Ring Tones

    result in loss of data and/or damage to the card of phone, (iii) protect cards from strong shocks, static electricity, and electrical noise from other devices, and (iv) do not touch gold- colored contacts or terminals with your fingers or metal objects (if dirty, wipe the card with a soft cloth).
  • Page 106 If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time and must be recharged • before use. Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung- • approved chargers which are specifically designed for your phone. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source.

  • Page 107: Care And Maintenance

    Do not handle a damaged or leaking Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. For safe disposal options for Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
  • Page 108 Dispose of phones in accordance with local regulations. In some areas, the disposal of • phones in household or business trash may be prohibited. For safe disposal options for phones, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center.

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