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Samsung SGH-T404G User Manual

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  • Page 1 SGH-T404G 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: Open Source Software

    GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), OpenSSL License, BSD License and other open source licenses. To obtain the source code covered under the open source licenses, please visit: http://opensource.samsung.com/category/mobile/mobile-phone/. SAR Information Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.
  • Page 4 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;...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ...5 Activating Your Phone ......... . . 5 Installing the microSD Card .
  • Page 6 Display Icons for Messages ........36 Text Messages .
  • Page 7 Music ............60 Other Files .
  • Page 8 Your Handset ..........78 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ......78 UL Certified Travel Adapter .

  • Page 9: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to start using your phone by first configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then setting up your voice mail. Activating Your Phone When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional services, and many others features.
  • Page 10 Carefully slide the SIM card under the metal bracket and into the SIM card socket until the card locks into place. Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the phone and that the angled corner of the card is positioned as shown below.

  • Page 11: Charging A Battery

    Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A travel adapter, which is used for charging the battery, is included with your phone. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. Getting Started...
  • Page 12 You can use the phone while the battery is charging, but doing so requires additional charging time. Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately 4 hours. With the battery installed, temporarily remove the plastic cover on the right side of the phone and plug in the travel adapter’s connector into the jack.

  • Page 13: Installing The Microsd Card

    Warning!: Failure to unplug the travel adapter before you remove the battery, can cause damage to the phone. Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain; a warning tone sounds and the “Battery low” message repeats at regular intervals on the display.

  • Page 14: Setting Up Voice Mail

    Warning!: Make sure the printed circuit side of the microSD™ card is facing down when inserted. Removing the microSD™ Card Firmly press the microSD™ card until you hear a click and then gently pull the card from the slot. Setting Up Voice Mail For new users, follow the instructions below to set up voice mail: In Idle mode, press and hold the You may be prompted to enter a password.

  • Page 15: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

    Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also displays the screen and the icons that display when the phone is in use. Features Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many significant features. The following list outlines a few of the features included in your phone.

  • Page 16: Front View

    Front View The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone. Earpiece allows you to hear the other caller and the different ring tones or sounds offered by your phone. Volume keys allow you to adjust the Ring volume in standby mode (with the phone open) or adjust the Speaker volume during a call.
  • Page 17 Send key allows you to make or answer a call. In Idle mode, recalls the last number dialed or received when held down. Messaging key allows you to link this key to your favorite messaging tool: Create Message, Inbox or Games. Voice mail key allows you to quickly access your voice mail.

  • Page 18: Qwerty View

    Navigation key scrolls through the phone’s menu options and acts as a shortcut key in Idle mode. In Idle mode: • Up key: allows you to directly access the Create message screen to compose a new message. • Down key: allows you to directly access the Contacts. •...

  • Page 19: Back View

    The following illustration shows the back view of the phone with the camera lens. Side Views The following illustration shows the side details of your phone. Understanding Your Phone...

  • Page 20: Icons

    Volume keys allow you to adjust the Ring volume in standby mode (with the phone open) or adjust the Speaker volume during a call. When receiving an incoming call, if you press the volume key, you can mute the ring tone. If you press and hold the volume key, you can reject the call.

  • Page 21: Backlight

    Displays in the View Tab when you missed a call. Displays in the View Tab when a new text message is received. Displays in the View Tab when a new voice mail is received. Displays in the View Tab when a new picture message is received. Displays when you set an alarm to ring at a specified time.
  • Page 22 To specify the length of time the backlight is active, access the Backlight menu: In Idle mode, press Menu press the Select soft key or the Highlight the Duration option. Use the Left or Right Navigation key to select the time the backlight is on. You can choose: 10 sec, 15 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 3 min or 10 min.

  • Page 23: Section 3: Call Functions

    Section 3: Call Functions This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also explains the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call. Making a Call When the idle screen displays, enter the number you wish to dial and press key.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Call Volume

    Adjusting the Call Volume During a call, use the Volume keys on the left side of the phone, to adjust the speaker volume. Press the Up volume key to increase the volume level and the Down volume key to decrease the level. In Idle mode, you can also adjust the ring volume using these keys.

  • Page 25: All Calls

    Note: While in Idle mode, press the are in Recent Calls, you can use the Left or Right Navigation keys to scroll through All Calls, Missed Calls, Incoming Calls and Outgoing Calls call records. The following call record options are available: All Calls This menu lets you view the 90 most recent calls you received, dialed, and missed.

  • Page 26: Incoming Calls

    Press to call the displayed number. – or – Press View Press the Options soft key for the following options: • Send Message: Allows you to send a Text message or a Picture Message to the missed number. • Save To Contacts: Stores the number in your Phone memory (displays only if the number is stored to the SIM card).

  • Page 27: Call Time

    Highlight the type of calls you want to delete and press the a check mark. Note: Selecting the All Calls Press the Delete soft key to delete the calls. When a confirmation message displays, press the Yes soft key or confirm.

  • Page 28: Selecting Functions And Options

    Press the Reset soft key to reset the Data Volume. Press the Back soft key or the Selecting Functions and Options Your phone offers a set of customizable functions. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, and accessed using the two soft keys. Each menu and submenu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function.

  • Page 29: Options During A Call

    Selecting the displayed function or the highlighted option, press the Select soft key or the Viewing the next function or highlighting the next option on a list, by pressing the Down Navigation key. Moving back to the previous function or option on a list, by pressing the Up key.
  • Page 30 To switch the microphone off temporarily: Press the Mute ) displays in the call box. To switch the microphone back on: Press the Unmute Putting a Call on Hold You can place the current call on hold whenever you want. If your network supports this service, you can also make another call while a call is in progress.

  • Page 31: Using The Speakerphone

    To switch between the two calls: Press Options placed on hold and the call on hold is then reactivated so that you can continue conversing with that person. Press the Using the Speakerphone While on a call, you can use your Speakerphone by following these steps: Press the Spkr on soft key.

  • Page 32: Call Waiting

    Searching for a Number in the Contact List You can search for a number in the Contact List during a call. Press the Options Use the Up or Down Navigation key to highlight the contact you desire. To search for a name, enter the name that you wish to find in the textbox located above the entries.
  • Page 33 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. If this service is supported by the network, and the SIM has the feature enabled, all calls can be joined together. You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone.

  • Page 34: Section 4: Menu Navigation

    Section 4: Menu Navigation This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. It also includes an outline of all the available menus associated with your phone. You can tailor the phone’s range of functions to your needs using menus and sub- menus.

  • Page 35: Section 5: Entering Text

    Section 5: Entering Text This section outlines how to select the desired text input mode when entering characters into your phone. This section also describes how to use the T9 predictive text system to reduce the number of key strokes associated with entering text. Using the QWERTY Keyboard This phone also offers the convenience of a slideout QWERTY keyboard.

  • Page 36: Changing The Text Input Mode

    Alt - allows you to use characters displayed at the top of the QWERTY keys. Examples: $, @, #, ! OK (Select) key allows you to accept the choices offered when navigating through a menu. Symbol - displays the Symbols page. Choose from an extensive list of symbols and other character sets.

  • Page 37: Using T9 Mode

    However, the T9 mode automatically compares the series of keystrokes you make with an internal linguistic dictionary to determine the most likely word, thus requiring fewer keystrokes than the traditional ABC mode. Alpha: this mode allows you to enter letters by pressing the key labeled with the •...

  • Page 38: Using Abc Mode

    To shift case in T9 mode: Press the key. There are 3 cases: Capital lock, Initial capital, and Lower case. Tip: You can move the cursor by using the Navigation keys. To delete characters: Press the key. Press and hold the Using ABC Mode To use ABC mode, use the letter keys to enter your text.

  • Page 39: Using Number Mode

    The Number mode enables you to enter numbers into a text message. Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want to enter. Using Symbol Mode Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols and punctuation marks into text. To display symbols options, press and hold the the screen, or press the Right To select a symbol, press the corresponding number key.

  • Page 40: Section 6: Messages

    Section 6: Messages This section describes how to send or receive different types of messages. It also explains the features and functionality associated with messaging. Types of Messages Your phone provides the following message types: Text Messages • Picture Messages •...

  • Page 41: Text Messages

    You can search through missed calls or unviewed messages by using the Right and Left navigation keys to select the associated message tab, then pressing the View or Connect soft key. Text Messages Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send and receive short text messages to and from other mobile phones.
  • Page 42 Before creating your message, press Options to choose from the following options: • Insert: allows you to choose from: Text template, Text emoticon, Contacts, Favorites. • More: allows you to choose from: Add page, Add subject, Add attachment and Edit style, Change to picture message and Select language.

  • Page 43: Picture Messages

    • Group: allows you to enter phone numbers or email addresses for recipients assigned to a group. When you finish entering the destinations, press Send. Picture Messages When you add images, video, graphics, voice, or audio clips to your message, it becomes a Multimedia Message.

  • Page 44: Inbox

    Press Select or Images or from your Memory card. – or – Press the Right and Left navigation keys to choose from these multimedia options: Record sound, Add sound, Add picture, Camera and Add video. In Multimedia mode, press Options Add page, Delete page, Add subject, Add attachment, Edit style, Change to text message and Select language.
  • Page 45 The following options display: • Reply: allows you to reply to the message. • Call back: allows you to call back the sender. • Delete: deletes the selected text message or multiple messages. • Move to Phone/SIM card: allows you to move the message from the SIM card into the phone’s memory or from the phone onto the SIM card.

  • Page 46: Viewing A Picture Message From The Inbox

    Viewing a Picture Message from the Inbox In Idle mode, press Menu key or Highlight an unretrieved picture message Options soft key. The following options display: • Reply via: allows you to send a reply to the sender by sending a message. •...

  • Page 47: Drafts

    • Save address: allows you to cut and paste the address to send a text message, or picture message. • Save media: allows you to save message media to your Image folder, Video folder, Sound folder, vCard, vCalendar. vNote, or Other file folder. •...

  • Page 48: Sentbox

    Note: Press the Left or Right Navigation keys to scroll between Inbox, Drafts, and Sentbox. Select a message from the list and press the Options soft key. The following options display: • Edit: allows you to edit the message. • Send: allows you to send the message to Recent recipients, the Contacts, or a New recipient (Picture message only).

  • Page 49: Voice Recording

    In Idle mode, press Menu soft key or the Note: Press the Left or Right Navigation keys to scroll between Inbox, Drafts, and Sentbox. Select a message from the list and press the View the message contents. To scroll through the contents, press the Up or Down Navigation keys. Tip: Press the Options soft key while reading a message to select alternate options.
  • Page 50 Press the Options soft key for the following options: • Send in Message: allows you to send the Voice note as a message. • Re-record: discards the previous Voice note and enables you to record a new voice note. • Set as: allows you to save the voice note as a Ringtone, Individual ringtone, or Alarm tone.

  • Page 51: Voice Mail

    • Save to: allows you to save the message to Drafts or to Templates. • Copy & Paste: allows you to turn On or Off the Text selection tool to enable copy and paste. • Exit composer: allows you to Exit composer and choose to Save message, Don’t save or Continue writing.

  • Page 52: Delete All

    Messages Settings In this menu, you can set up a default text message or a picture message. The last setting you accessed is automatically activated for sending subsequent messages. In Idle mode, press Menu Settings. Select Text Message or Picture Message. Text Message Use the following options to set Send Settings (Reply Path, Delivery Report, Keep a copy, Validity Period, Message Type and Email Gateway) and Block Number settings...

  • Page 53: Section 7: Managing Your Contacts

    Section 7: Managing Your Contacts This section explains how to use and manage your Contacts. Using Your Contact List Use the following procedures to store a new contact to your Phone. Storing a Number in the Phone’s Memory The default storage location for saving phone numbers to your Contact List is your phone’s built-in memory.

  • Page 54: Finding A Contact List Entry

    • Other: allows you to enter an additional phone number for this entry. • Group: allows you to assign this contact to a group. • Notes: allows you to enter additional information about the contact. Up to 50 characters are allowed. Press to save you selections.The number saves to your selected destination and the new contact information displays.
  • Page 55 • Assign speed dial: allows you to assign a speed dial key number to the selected Contact List entry. • Send name card via: allows you to select the option of sending your name card in a Picture Message and the option of sending to a Bluetooth enabled device. •...

  • Page 56: Dialing A Number From The Contact List

    Dialing a Number from the Contact List Once you store phone numbers in the Contact List, you can dial them easily and quickly. Note: Select Contact List in the Contacts menu to search for the entry by name. For more information, refer to “Finding a Contact List Entry”...

  • Page 57: Editing A Caller Group

    In Idle mode, press Menu or the key. Scroll through the group list, highlight the group you want, and press the Options soft key. Highlight Edit and press the Select soft key or the To edit the Caller group name, modify the text in the Name text box. To change the image associated with the Caller group, press the Down navigation key to highlight the Picture ID icon.

  • Page 58: Speed Dialing

    Press the Speed Dialing Once you store phone numbers from your Phonebook list, you can set up to 8 speed dial entries and then easily dial them whenever you want, by pressing the associated numeric key. In Idle mode, to speed dial the numbers assigned to keys (2 to 9), press and hold the appropriate key.

  • Page 59: Fdn Contacts

    Fixed Dial Number (FDN) mode, if supported by your SIM card, allows you to restrict your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. When this feature is enabled, you can make calls only to phone numbers stored in the FDN list on the SIM card. You must first enter your PIN2.
  • Page 60 Own Number: provides the number for 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 your contacts from the Phone or from your SIM Card. •...

  • Page 61: Section 8: Browser

    Section 8: Browser This section outlines the Browser features available on your phone. For more information, contact your service provider. Browser Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser which provides you wireless access and navigation to the Web using your phone. To access Browser via the menu, follow these steps: In Idle mode, press Menu key to enter the menu.

  • Page 62: Enter Url

    To select browser items, press the To return to the previous page, press the Back soft key or the Press the Back soft key until the startup Home page displays. Favorites This menu stores preset URL addresses: My Account, Chat Group, News, Sports, Weather and MEdia Net, and nine others that you can designate.

  • Page 63: Section 9: Games & Apps

    Section 9: Games & Apps This section outlines the applications available in the Games & Apps menu: Games, Music Player, Camera, Voice Recorder and Image Editor. Games You can download MIDlets (Java applications that run on mobile phones) from various sources using the browser and then storing them in your phone. In Idle mode, press Menu Music Player You can organize music files stored on your Phone and Memory card into playlists.

  • Page 64: Section 10: My Folder

    Section 10: My Folder The My Folder menu provides access to stored files on your phone and on your memory card. You can access these storage locations: Sounds, Images, Videos, Music, Other Files, Memory Card and Memory Status, and you can create your own folders.

  • Page 65: Other Files

    The Other Files menu provides access to other files you have stored on your phone and to the files stored on your Memory Card. In Idle mode, press Menu Memory card In this menu you can view and manage the memory card and the stored images: Videos, Music, Sounds, Other Files, Pictures, My_Videos, My_Ringtones, My_Music, My_Images, My very own pictures and Audio.

  • Page 66: Section 11: Tools

    Section 11: Tools This section outlines the various applications that are available on your phone Tools menu. Tools The Tools menu allows you to set alarms, schedule appointments, view the calendar, create a note, perform simple math calculations, calculate the amount of your tip, perform unit conversions, set a timer, use a stopwatch and check world time.

  • Page 67: Tip Calculator

    The Calculator helps you compute the percentage amount for tip. Use the following procedures to calculate a tip amount. In Idle mode, press Menu Converter The Converter menu converts measurements and amounts in these categories: currency, length, weight, volume, area and temperature. In Idle mode, press Menu Timer The Timer feature enables you to set a timer.

  • Page 68: Section 12: Changing Your Settings

    Section 12: Changing Your Settings This section explains the sound and phone settings for your phone. It includes settings for sound options, display, phone, call settings, Bluetooth, browser and reset settings. Sound Settings You can customize various sound settings. In Idle mode, press Menu Incoming Call This menu allows you to select a ring melody, the volume and the alert type.

  • Page 69: Vibration Mode

    This menu allows you to choose from four tones, or Off when sliding the phone open. Extra Tones This menu allows you to choose to hear tones for Minute Minder, Connection Tone and Alerts On Call. Vibration Mode Vibration Mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from making any noise, (in a theater for example).

  • Page 70: Own Number

    Language This menu allows you to select a display language for Text language and Input mode. Choose from Automatic, English and Español. Shortcuts The Shortcuts menu allows you to reset the destination of the Right, Left, Up and Down Navigation keys in Idle mode. Press Menu A diagram displays.

  • Page 71: Usb Mode

    In Idle mode, press Menu Highlight On or Off and press Save. When you enable HAC mode, the message displays, “Enabling HAC will adjust audio for use with HAC Hearing Aids. Continue?” Select Yes to enable HAC or No to discontinue. USB Mode In Idle mode, press Menu Highlight your selection, Modem or Mass Storage, and press Save.
  • Page 72 Enter a password in the Enter new password field and press OK. Enter the new password again. Note: If you change your password, be sure to record it and keep it in a safe place. If you forget your password, contact your Service Provider for assistance. Check PIN Code When the Check PIN code feature is enabled, you must enter your PIN each time you switch on the phone.

  • Page 73: Call Settings

    Highlight Enable or Disable and press Select to save your setting. To Enable FDN Mode, you are prompted to Enter PIN2 code. Change PIN2 code In Idle mode, press Menu PIN2 code. Memory Status Your phone displays information about the phone usage and memory available: Shared Memory, Messages, Files, Games, Tools and Contacts.

  • Page 74: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Setting Up Your Bluetooth Devices To pair your phone with a Bluetooth headset, make sure that both your headset and your phone are fully charged. To ensure a successful pairing, pair your devices in a private environment away from other devices with Bluetooth. Have your headset within a range of 30 feet from your phone.

  • Page 75: Browser Settings

    You can access the following Browser Settings in this menu: Clear Cache, Empty Cookies, Cookie Options, Preferences, Certificates and About Browser. Follow the screen prompts. In Idle mode, press Menu Reset Settings Reset Settings The Reset Phone option resets your settings to factory defaults. You can choose from a list of settings to reset: All, Phone, Display, Sound, Bluetooth and Call Settings.
  • Page 76 Highlight your option and press Select or selected operation and prompts: “If you want to continue, enter 6 zeros and press OK.” Enter 6 zeros in the field provided and press OK to continue or Back to discontinue. . The display describes the...

  • Page 77: Section 13: Camera

    Section 13: 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.

  • Page 78: Photos

    Photos In Idle mode, press Menu When you access this menu, your phone displays the photos in Line view, which shows them as small images. Use the Navigation keys to scroll through the photos. To view the photos on the full screen, press press the Back soft key or the Deleting a Photo You can delete photos one by one or all at one time.

  • Page 79: Videos

    Press Stop to stop the recording. – or – Press the Videos folder. Once the file saves, press the Videos In the Video menu, you can view a list of videos downloaded from the web server or received in multimedia messages. You can select a video clip from your Videos folder by scrolling to the video you want to view.

  • Page 80: Section 14: Health And Safety Information

    Section 14: 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 81 power 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 82: 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 83: 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 84 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 85 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 86 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 87 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 88 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 89 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 90 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 91: 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 92 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 93: 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 94 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 95: 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 96: 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 97: 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 98 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 99: Potentially Explosive Environments

    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 100: Emergency Calls

    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 101: 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 102: Other Important Safety Information

    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 103: Understanding How Your Phone Operates

    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. When a signal is found, your phone returns to standby mode.

  • Page 104: 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 105 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 106: 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 107 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. Health and Safety Information...

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