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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 ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE;...
Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to start using your phone by charging your battery and setting up your voice mail. Setting Up Your Phone SIM Card Your phone comes with a pre-installed SIM card. Removing and Replacing the Battery To remove the battery: If the phone is turned on, press and hold Remove the battery cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrow (1).
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Lift the battery up (1) and away from the phone (2). To replace the battery: Slide the battery into the phone with the gold contacts on the battery matching those in the phone (1). Press the battery down until it clicks into place (2). Getting Started...
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A travel adapter used for charging the battery is included with your phone. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. You can use the phone while the battery is charging, but doing so requires additional charging time.
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Important!: Verify the handset battery is properly installed before connecting the travel adapter. If the battery is not properly installed and the travel adapter is connected, the handset continuously power cycles and prevents proper operation. Note: This illustration shows both the correct method and the incorrect method for connecting the charger.
Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak with only a few minutes of talk time remaining, a warning tone sounds and the “Battery low” message repeats at regular intervals on the display. In this condition, your phone conserves its remaining battery power, not by turning off the backlight, but by entering the dimming mode.
The following terms and icons appear in this manual to describe the steps and procedures for using your phone: highlight Use the Navigation key ( item or screen item of interest. select After “highlighting” a menu item or screen item, press the to launch, access, or save a highlighted menu item or screen field of interest.
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also displays the screen and the icons that are displayed when the phone is in use. Open View of Your Phone The following diagram shows the main elements of your phone. Earpiece: Allows you to hear conversations, ring tones and alerts.
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Navigation key: Allows you to scroll through menus and adjust the volume during a call. In Idle mode your Navigation key provides a shortcut to your Contact List, Camera, your Sound Profile settings and your SMS message window. Left soft key: In the Idle screen, press the Menu (left) soft key ( your Main menu.
Main Display Layout The display has 3 areas: Icons Shows the received signal strength. The greater number of bars indicates a stronger signal. Appears when you receive a new text message. Appears when you receive a new picture message. Appears when you receive a new voicemail message. Appears when you set an alarm on your phone.
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Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when there is no network coverage available. When you are out of the service area, you cannot make or receive voice calls. Shows the level of your battery. The more bars you see, the more power you have remaining.
Appears when the Profile is set to Driving. In Driving mode, the speaker is active and launches the currently selected ringtone or melody when the associated notification is activated. This icon is accompanied on screen by the Audio icon. You can edit these Driving profile settings.
To view the various functions and options available and to select the one you want: Press the appropriate soft key. • To select the function displayed or the option highlighted, press the Select soft key or the • key. To view the next function or highlight the next option on a list, press the Down Navigation •...
End Key The End key is used to turn on/off your phone, disconnect calls, and return to the standby mode. Press and hold the End key to turn on/off your phone. • Briefly press once to disconnect a call. • Press to return to standby mode from any menu.
Section 3: Call Functions This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also includes the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call. Making a Call In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone number, and press the Making an International Call Press and hold Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, then press...
Redialing the Last Number All incoming, outgoing and missed calls are listed in the Recent Calls Menu. If the number or caller is listed in your Contacts, the associated name displays. For more information about Recent Calls, see “Recent Calls” on page 19. To redial the number of your last call: From the Idle Screen, press Menu displays the All Calls list with the number of your last call highlighted.
Recent Calls The phone stores the numbers of the calls you have Missed, Received or Dialed in the Recent Calls menu. You can quickly access this menu from the Idle screen by pressing the key. If the number or caller is listed in your Contact List, the associated name displays.
Viewing Missed Calls The number of calls you have missed is displayed on the Idle screen. To view the number details: Press the View soft key. The most recently missed call is displayed. Note: If there is a voicemail sent by the same number, associated icons are displayed and can then be selected.
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To save the missed call entry to your address book, use the following steps: Press the View soft key. A list of the most recently missed calls is displayed. Select the desired missed call. Press the Options soft key, then select Save to Contacts and follow prompts to add caller to Contact List.
Deleting a Missed Call To delete a missed call entry: Immediately after missing a call, press the View soft key. Press the Options soft key, then select Delete. Select the option to delete the Selected missed call or All missed calls. The selected call log(s) are deleted after you confirm, Yes or No.
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Making a new call while you have a call in progress While on a call, press Options Enter the new phone number you wish to dial. Press to dial the second number. - or - Press the Options soft key, then select New Call. Enter the number to call or search in your Contact List.
In-Call Options During a call, press the SpkOn/SpkOff key to turn the Speaker On or Off. Press the Options soft key to access the following: Hold: Places the active call on hold. • New Call: Places the current call on hold and then allows you to enter and dial another •...
During a call, you can temporarily switch your phone microphone off so that the other person cannot hear you. Press the Mute/Unmute soft key. Searching for a Number in Address Book You can search for a number from the Address Book during a call. Press the Options soft key, then select Contact List.
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To end a call on hold: Press the Options soft key, then select End Held Call. You can continue with the remaining call. Press to end the current active call. 3-Way Calling (Multi-Party Calling) The 3-Way or Multi-Party feature allows you to answer a series of incoming calls and place them on hold.
Silent Mode Silent mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from making a sound, in a theater, for example. In Idle mode, press and hold until the phone vibrates, the “Silent profile on” message appears on screen. The Silent mode icon is displayed on the screen.
Section 4: Menu Navigation This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. Your menu options are controlled by the SIM provided by your service provider. Use the Navigation keys to scroll through menus and sub-menus or use the shortcut keys.
Section 5: Messages This section describes how to send or receive text messages. Creating a New Text Message In Idle mode, press Menu Text Message to access the SMS message window. Tip: In Idle mode, to create an SMS message, press the Up Navigation key. Compose your message text.
Creating a New Picture Message In Idle mode, press Menu Multimedia Message. The New multimedia message screen displays with the Subject field highlighted. To create a subject for your message, press Options Subject text using the keypad. Press Options Press the Down navigation key to highlight the Graphic field. To add a graphic to your message, press Options Photo, My Photos, or Downloaded Graphics.
When you are finished with your message, you can press the Options soft key to make changes, additions, edits such as background color, add a business card or other attachments, modify send settings and preview your message. – or – Press the Send To soft key.
View: Allows you to view your message. • Call Back: Returns the call. • Delete: Deletes a single selected message or you can select multiple messages for deletion. • Move to My Folder: Allows you to move the selected message to My Folder. •...
The Sentbox message box stores copies of messages you sent. Drafts The Drafts message box stores unsent messages that you want to edit or send at a later time. Voicemail Choosing this option dials your voicemail. My Folder You can elect to store messages in My Folder. Templates Templates are available for creating messages and can be edited or deleted.
Delete All The Delete All function allows you to clear messages you no longer wish to store. You can delete the messages in the selected message folder(s) or you can choose to delete all messages at one time. Messaging Settings The Messaging Settings menu allows you to view and modify settings for text messages, multimedia messages, voicemail and, if allowed by your service provider, broadcast messages.
Block Number: allows you to create a block number list. • Message Class: allows you to choose a setting: Text, Image Basic or Image Rich. • Creation Mode: allows you to choose a setting: Warning, Free or Restricted. • Default Style: allows you to choose: Font Color, Font Size, Bold, Italic, Underline, •...
Section 6: 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. Launching the Browser In standby mode, press the Right soft key to launch the Browser.
The following table lists the Web keys and their functions. Navigation keys — Use to browse lists and options. • Back Key — A browse, back-up key. Press once to back up one page. Press and hold to go • back to home page.
Section 7: Camera This section explains how to use the camera on your phone. You can take photographs by using the built-in camera functionality. Using the Camera Using the camera module in your phone, you can take photos of people or events while on the move.
After taking a photo, the following options are available while viewing the photo: • Options: allows you to select Take Another, Send via Multimedia Message, and Set as Wallpaper or Caller ID. • Send: allows you to go to New Multimedia Message screen. For sending a Multimedia Message, see “Creating a New Picture Message”...
Viewing Photos In Idle mode, press Menu in Line View or Thumbnail View. – or – In Camera mode, press the right soft key (Gallery) to access My Photos. In the My Photos screen, press Options to see the following: •...
Section 8: Applications A number of preloaded applications are available on your phone. These are some of the applications available from the Tools menu, the Calendar menu and the My Stuff menu: Alarms, Calculator, Tip Calculator, Converter, Timer, Stopwatch, World Time, Calendar, default and downloaded Audio and Picture.
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Alarms You can set an alarm to alert you once, or daily at a specified time. Once set, the alarms are easy to change or turn off completely. In Idle mode, press Menu in the display: • Wake-up Alarm • Alarm 1 •...
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You can add and delete events and set alarms to remind you of your appointments, anniversaries or other events. In Calendar view, press the Options soft key to choose from the following: View by: Allows you to choose the calendar view: Day, Week or Month. •...
View an Event To access your Calendar in Idle mode, press Menu Use the Navigation keys to move through the calendar and highlight a desired date. Open the highlighted date by pressing in the display. Select the desired event. Information for the selected event appears in the display.
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If needed, highlight the # paying field and use the keypad to change the number of persons paying. The amount of the tip, the bill total, and the amount owed by each person appears in the lower half of the screen. Converter The conversion menu provides the following conversion features: currency, length, weight, volume, area and temperature.
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Currency — Reviewing/Editing Exchange Rates The Currency Converter includes long-term average exchange rates as default values. To review and/or change a default exchange rate to the current exchange rate, do the following: In Idle mode, press Menu Converter screen with the USD (U.S. Dollars) currency highlighted in the From Unit field.
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Press Options Enter the name in the Enter New Currency field and the rate in the Enter New Rate field. Press the Save soft key to save the new currency. Currency — Deleting Exchange Rates You cannot erase the preloaded currencies from the Exchange Rate list. You can erase a currency that you have added to the list by doing the following: In Idle mode, press Menu Converter screen with the USD (U.S.
Stopwatch You can use this menu to set a stopwatch. In Idle mode, press Menu Press to start the stopwatch count Press at the start of each succeeding event/lap to record the completion time for the previous event/lap. When finished, press the Stop soft key. Press the Reset soft key to erase all recorded event/lap times.
The My Folder menu allows you to manage downloaded and preloaded tones and graphics. You can store your files in the Audio and Picture folders and view the available memory in the Used Space display. In Idle mode, press Menu •...
Section 9: Understanding Your Contacts This section allows you to manage your Contacts by storing contacts’ names and numbers in your Contact List. Dialing a Number from the Contact List Once you have stored phone numbers in the Contact List, you can dial them easily by highlighting the number you wish to call and selecting Options Finding a Contact List Entry You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names onto your SIM card.
Copy to Phone/SIM Card: allows you to copy all or a selection to your Phone/ • SIM Card. Send Business Card: allows you to create a business card for your contact. • Assign Speed Dial: allows you to assign a speed dial number to the selected contact. •...
Reject List You can store and add numbers to your Reject List to immediately direct calls from those numbers to your voicemail. In Idle mode, press Menu Options soft key to Edit, Add New or Remove numbers from your list. You can enter a number to be rejected, select a number or multiple numbers from your Contacts, from a Group, from FDN Contacts, from Recent Contacts or you can elect to reject all Unknown numbers.
Own Number: Displays you number assigned to your phone. • Copy All to: Allows you to choose to copy all contacts to your phone or to your • SIM Card. Delete All: Allows you to delete all contacts, to delete all contacts from your phone •...
Section 10: Changing Your Settings This section includes tips on how to use some of use some of your phone features, as well as how to change and customize the display settings, call handling, security settings, and other settings associated with your phone. Sound Profile You can customize various sound profiles for your phone by changing the sound settings.
Display The Display menu allows you to change settings for the Main Display, the Front Display and the Light settings. In Idle mode, press the Menu Main Display: Allows you to customize the appearance of your display and menus by •...
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Shortcuts: Allows you to change the menus that display when you press the Navigation • keys in Idle mode. Own Number: Displays the number assigned to your phone. • Security: For information on phone security, see page 56. • Reset Phone: Displays: All settings reset to factory defaults. Continue? •...
Note: This lock code is typically the last four digits of the current phone number or it can be obtained from your service provider’s customer service representative. Calls The Call menu allows you to set up these options: General: allows you to set up options for Show My Number, Call Answer, Call Status Tones •...
The About Phone menu provides information regarding open source licenses. Your phone displays the following: This product includes certain free/open source software. The exact terms of the licenses, disclaimers, acknowledgements and notices are available on the Samsung’s website http://opensource.samsung.com. Settings Used Space to view the memory usage in the...
Section 11: Health and Safety Information This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your phone. The terms “mobile device” or “cell phone” are used in this section to refer to your phone. Read this information before using your mobile device. Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals The U.S.
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Very high levels of electromagnetic energy, such as is found in X-rays and gamma rays, can ionize biological tissues. Ionization is a process where electrons are stripped away from their normal locations in atoms and molecules. It can permanently damage biological tissues including DNA, the genetic material. The energy levels associated with radio frequency energy, including both radio waves and microwaves, are not great enough to cause ionization of atoms and molecules.
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Results of this study did NOT show that cell phones caused brain cancer. In this study, most people had no increased risk of brain cancer from using cell phones. For people with the heaviest use of cell phones (an average of more than ½ hour per day, every day, for over 10 years) the study suggested a slight increase in brain cancer.
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Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program of the National Cancer Institute The National Cancer Institute (NCI) actively follows cancer statistics in the United States to detect any change in rates of new cases for brain cancer. If cell phones play a role in risk for brain cancer, rates should go up, because heavy cell phone use has been common for quite some time in the U.S.
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Reduce the amount of time spent using your cell phone; • Use speaker mode or a headset to place more distance between your head and the cell • phone. Hands-Free Kits Hands-free kits may include audio or Bluetooth® headsets and various types of body-worn accessories such as belt-clips and holsters.
Children and Cell Phones The scientific evidence does not show a danger to any users of cell phones from RF exposure, including children and teenagers. The steps adults can take to reduce RF exposure apply to children and teenagers as well. Reduce the amount of time spent on the cell phone;...
Health Protection Agency: • http://www.hpa.org.uk/Topics/Radiation/. US Food and Drug Administration: • http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/RadiationEmittingProductsandProcedures/ HomeBusinessandEntertainment/CellPhones/default.htm. Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification Information Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the exposure limits for Radio Frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.
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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. Tests for each model phone are performed in positions and locations (e.g. at the ear and worn on the body) as required by the FCC.
Even when the phone appears to be dry and appears to operate normally, the circuitry could slowly corrode and pose a safety hazard. If the phone and/or battery get wet, have them checked by your service provider or contact Samsung, even if they appear to be working properly.
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Important!: Use only Samsung-approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Samsung- approved chargers which are specifically designed for your phone. Warning!: Use of a non-Samsung-approved battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. Samsung's warranty does not cover damage to the phone caused by non-Samsung-approved batteries and/or chargers.
Recycling programs for your mobile device, batteries, and accessories may not be available in your area. We've made it easy for you to recycle your old Samsung mobile device by working with respected take-back companies in every state in the country.
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Additional information regarding specific locations may be found at: http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/partnerships/plugin/cellphone/index.htm www.call2recycle.org/. Mail It In The Samsung Mobile Take-Back Program will provide Samsung customers with a free recycling mailing label. Just go to http://www.samsung.com/us/aboutsamsung/citizenship/ usactivities_environment_samsungrecyclingdirect.html?INT=STA_recyle_your_ phone_page and follow the instructions to print out a free pre-paid postage label and then send your old mobile device or battery to the address listed, via U.S.
UL Certified Travel Charger The Travel Charger for this phone has met applicable UL safety requirements. Please adhere to the following safety instructions per UL guidelines: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Certain Samsung mobile devices can use a Global Positioning System (GPS) signal for location-based applications. A GPS uses satellites controlled by the U.S. Government that are subject to changes implemented in accordance with the Department of Defense policy and the 2008 Federal Radio navigation Plan (FRP).
Navigation Maps, directions, and other navigation data may contain inaccurate or incomplete data, and circumstances can and do change over time. In some areas, complete information may not be available. Therefore, you should always visually confirm that the navigational instructions are consistent with what you see before following them. All users should pay attention to road conditions, closures, traffic, and all other factors that may impact safe driving or walking.
The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years: Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: Liquids of any kind Keep the mobile device dry. Precipitation, humidity, and liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits.
Paint Do not paint the mobile device. Paint can clog the device’s moving parts or ventilation openings and prevent proper operation. 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.
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When using headphones, turn the volume down if you cannot hear the people speaking near • you or if the person sitting next to you can hear what you are listening to. Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings. If you choose to listen to your •...
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 (1-800-356-4674) 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from Radio Frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless mobile device. Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Implantable Medical Devices A minimum separation of six (6) inches should be maintained between a handheld wireless mobile device and an implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator, to avoid potential interference with the device.
Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle before using your mobile device in a motor vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
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The intent of the HAC Act is to ensure reasonable access to telecommunications services for persons with hearing disabilities. While some wireless mobile devices are used near some hearing devices (hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining noise. Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference noise, and mobile devices also vary in the amount of interference they generate.
A sum of 5 is considered acceptable for normal use. A sum of 6 is considered for best use. In the above example, if a hearing aid meets the M2 level rating and the wireless mobile device meets the M3 level rating, the sum of the two values equal M5. This is synonymous for T ratings.
FCC Notice The mobile device may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment. The FCC can require you to stop using the mobile device 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).
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For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag inflates with great force. • Do not place objects, including installed or portable wireless equipment near or in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.
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