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- Page 1 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. World Wide Web English. 08/2008. Rev. 1.0 http://www.samsungmobile.com...
- Page 2 SCH-W299 user manual...
- Page 3 Instructional icons using this Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual: manual Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others This user manual has been specially designed to Caution—situations that could cause guide you through the functions and features of your damage to your phone or other mobile phone.
- Page 4 Copyright information → Followed by—the order of options or Rights to all technologies and products that menus you must select to perform a step; comprise this device are the property of their → Messages → for example: Tap respective owners: Write new message (represents ®...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
safety and usage information Safety warnings .......... 2 contents Safety precautions ........4 Important usage information ....... 7 introducing your mobile phone Unpack ............. 10 Phone layout ..........11 Keys ............12 Display ............13 Quick access icons in Idle mode ....14 Icons ............ - Page 6 using basic functions Activate and send an SOS message ..40 Record and play voice memos ....41 Turn your phone on and off ....... 21 Edit images ..........41 Access menus .......... 22 Play games ..........44 Customise your phone ......22 Create and view world clocks ....
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Page 7: Safety And Usage Information
Safety warnings safety and Keep your phone away from small usage children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the information reach of small children or animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Protect your hearing Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak... - Page 8 Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between chargers with care mobile phones and pacemakers to avoid potential • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and interference, as recommended by manufacturers chargers specifically designed for your phone. and the independent research group, Wireless Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause Technology Research.
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Page 9: Safety Precautions
Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a injuries mobile phone in a certain area. When sending text messages or playing games on Use only Samsung-approved your phone, hold the phone with a relaxed grip, accessories press the keys lightly, use special features that... - Page 10 Turn off the phone near medical Protect batteries and chargers from equipment damage Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in • Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/ regulations, posted warnings, and directions from 113°...
- Page 11 • Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty Avoid interference with other electronic areas to prevent damage to moving parts. devices • Your phone is a complex electronic device— Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that protect it from impacts and rough handling to may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded avoid serious damage.
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Page 12: Important Usage Information
• Disconnect chargers from power sources when Important usage information not in use. • Use batteries only for their intended purpose. Use your phone in the normal position Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna. Allow only qualified personnel to service your phone Allowing unqualified personnel to service your phone may result in damage to your phone and will void... - Page 13 Depending on how you use your phone, actual Handle SIM cards and memory cards operation time may vary and may be shorter than with care declared. Standby time will be reduced in the • Do not remove a card while the phone is following conditions: transferring or accessing information, as this •...
- Page 14 Ensure access to emergency services Emergency calls from your phone may not be possible in some areas or circumstances. Before travelling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel. Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) certification information Your phone conforms to Federal Communications Commission (FCC)standards that limit human exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy emitted by...
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Page 15: Introducing Your Mobile Phone
You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer. • Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by manufacturer's warranty. -
Page 16: Phone Layout
Phone layout The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: The front of your phone includes the following keys and features:... -
Page 17: Keys
You can lock the exposed keys and touch Function screen to prevent you from accidentally Network In Idle mode, access the Network pressing them. To lock, press down [HOLD]. selection selection menu To unlock these keys and screen, press up Make or answer a call;... -
Page 18: Display
Display Function Enter special characters or perform Your phone’s display consists of three areas: special functions; In Idle mode, press Special and hold [ ] for the Silent mode; Icon line function Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause Displays various icons between numbers Text and graphic area... -
Page 19: Quick Access Icons In Idle Mode
Quick access icons in Idle mode Icons Learn to access popular menus with the icons in Idle Learn about the icons that appear on your display. mode. You can access the corresponding menus or features by tapping the icons. Icon Function Access the menu screen Icon... - Page 20 Icon Definition Icon Definition Transferring data via 1X network Touch screen and keys locked New text message (SMS) Memory card inserted New voice message Battery power level New urgent message Current time Alarm activated Ringer mode: ringer only Ringer mode: vibration Ringer mode: silent Ringer mode: ring after vibration Ringer mode: increasing...
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Page 21: Assembling And Preparing Your Mobile
Install the battery assembling and 1. Remove the battery cover. preparing your mobile phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use. If the phone is on, press and hold [ ] to turn it off. - Page 22 2. Insert the UIM and SIM card. 3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover. • Place the UIM and SIM card in the phone with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. • Use the right slot for the UIM or SIM card. Use the left slot for the UIM card only.
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Page 23: Charge The Battery
Charge the battery Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the phone. Any Before using the phone for the first time, you must damages by misuse are not covered by the charge the battery. warranty. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side of the phone. -
Page 24: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)
About the low battery indicator 3. Unlock the memory card cover. When your battery is low, the phone will emit a warning tone and a low battery message. The battery icon will also be empty and blinking. If the battery level becomes too low, the phone will automatically power off. - Page 25 4. Lift the memory card cover and insert a memory card with the label side facing up. 5. Close and lock the memory card cover.
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Page 26: Using Basic Functions
Turn your phone on and off using basic Your phone supports GSM and CDMA networks and allows you to switch back and forth between two networks, anytime, anywhere. functions 1. Press and hold [ 2. Activate the UIM or SIM card and set a primary card. -
Page 27: Access Menus
Follow all posted warnings and directions from Customise your phone official personnel when in areas where wireless Get more from your phone by customising it to devices are prohibited. match your preferences. Access menus Adjust the volume of the key tones To access your phone’s menus, In Idle mode, press the Volume key up or down to adjust the key tone volume. - Page 28 Switch to or from Silent mode Select a wallpaper (Idle mode) → Display → Wallpaper → In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to silence or 1. In Idle mode, tap Stand-by → Background image. unsilence your phone. 2. Select an image category → an image. Calibrate the screen 3.
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Page 29: Use Basic Call Functions
4. Select Select lock method → On or Once. 5. Tap 6. Tap a desired icon. Switch cards Set the smart screen shortcuts 1. In Idle mode, press [ ]. → Display → Smart 1. In Idle mode, tap 2. Select a network. screen. -
Page 30: Send And View Messages
Answer a call Use the speakerphone feature → Private loud speaker to 1. When a call comes in, press [ 1. During a call, tap activate the speaker. 2. To end the call, press [ → Private 2. To switch back to the earpiece, tap Make an IP call loud speaker again. - Page 31 Send a text message To change the text input mode, tap an input mode icon. → Messages → Write new 1. In Idle mode, tap → Write new message. You can also tap • • message in Idle mode. • 123 : Number •...
- Page 32 3. Tap one of the choices to enter. Mode Function To enter text using the handwriting method, Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to Number enter a number. 1. Switch to the handwriting method. Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to Symbol select a symbol.
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Page 33: Add And Find Contacts
View text messages 6. Enter contact information and tap → Messages → Inbox → 1. In Idle mode, tap Find a contact Text messages. → Contacts → Search. You 1. In Idle mode, tap 2. Select a text message. can also tap in Idle mode. - Page 34 Capture photos 3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments. 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on the 4. Press [ ] or [ ], or tap to start recording. camera. 5. Tap or press [ ] to stop recording.
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Page 35: Listen To Music
→ Media Player → FM 2. In Idle mode, tap • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung radio. PC studio. Samsung PC Studio user manual • Receive via Bluetooth. p. 40 3. Tap to start the FM radio. -
Page 36: Browse The Web
2. Navigate web pages using the following keys: Icon Function Change Repeat mode ( : repeat Function all, : shuffle, : off, Navigation Scroll up or down on a web page repeat one) Select an item Skip backward; Scan backward in a Menu Access a list of browser options file (tap and hold) -
Page 38: Using Advanced Functions
Use advanced call functions using advanced Learn about your phone’s additional calling capabilities. functions View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, Learn how to perform advanced operations and use 1. - Page 39 Hold a call or retrieve a held call Answer a second call to place a call on hold or tap Retrieve to If your network supports this function, you can retrieve a held call. answer a second incoming call: 1. Press [ ] to answer the second call.
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Page 40: Use Advanced Contacts Functions
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more parties (if Use advanced Contacts functions necessary). Learn to create namecards, set speed dial numbers, 5. To end the multiparty call, press [ and create groups of contacts. Call an international number Create a namecard 1. -
Page 41: Use Advanced Music Functions
Copy music files to a memory card By creating groups of contacts, you can assign 1. Insert a memory card. ringtones and caller ID photos to each group. Start → Exciting SAMSUNG → by creating a group: 2. In Idle mode, tap Connect to PC. - Page 42 5. Select Open folder to view files in the pop-up 3. Tap to start the radio. window on the PC. → Set stations. 4. Tap 6. Copy files from the PC to the memory card. → Automatic tuning. 5. Tap 6.
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Page 43: Using Tools And Applications
Use service provider services using tools and Learn to use services provided by your service provider. For details, contact your service provider. applications → Favorites → a service. In Idle mode, tap Service Function Download and use various Brew Magic Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools applications and additional applications. -
Page 44: Use The Bluetooth Wireless Feature
Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature → Exciting SAMSUNG → Send data using the Bluetooth wireless 1. In Idle mode, tap Bluetooth → Bluetooth on/off → On → feature →... -
Page 45: Activate And Send An Sos Message
When you have an emergency, you can send an To retrieve from another device: SOS message asking for help. → Exciting SAMSUNG → → Messages → SOS 1. In Idle mode, tap 1. In Idle mode, Tap Bluetooth → Bluetooth connect → a device →... -
Page 46: Record And Play Voice Memos
Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder. Pause or resume playback Record a voice memo Stop playback → Exciting SAMSUNG → 1. In Idle mode, tap Voice functions → Voice memo → Record. Edit images 2. Speak your memo into the microphone. - Page 47 Adjust an image 3. To resize the image, tap and select a size. To rotate or flip the image, scroll to a transforming → Camera → Photo Studio 1. In Idle mode, tap option and tap → Adjustments. 4. When you are finished with transforming options, 2.
- Page 48 5. Move the added image and tap Merge images necessary). → Camera → Photo Studio 1. In Idle mode, tap 6. When you are finished adding visual features, tap → Combine. 2. Select Main Image and select an image. 7. Enter a new file name for the image and tap The photo appears in the foreground image box.
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Page 49: Play Games
5. Enter a new file name for the image and tap 5. Tap . Play games An outline of the text is stamped onto the background photo. → Exciting SAMSUNG → 1. In Idle mode, tap 6. Tap Game. 7. Enter a new file name for the image and tap 2. -
Page 50: Create And View World Clocks
Create and view world clocks 2. Scroll to Dual clock. 3. Tap Learn to view the time in another city and set world clocks to appear on your display. Set and use alarms Create a world clock Learn to set and control alarms for important events. →... -
Page 51: Use The Calculator
Stop an alarm Use the calculator When the alarm sounds, → Organizer → Calculator. 1. In Idle mode, tap • Tap to stop an alarm without snooze. 2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator • Scroll to End and tap to stop an alarm with display to perform basic mathematical snooze, or tap... -
Page 52: Use The Stopwatch
Use the stopwatch 3. Make a sketch using the following icons: Icon Function → Organizer → 1. In Idle mode, tap Open a new sketch Stopwatch. Select a pen or brush; Erase the 2. Tap to begin and record lap times. sketch 3. -
Page 53: Create A Text Memo
3. Use the following icons: Manage your calendar Icon Function Learn to change the calendar view and create Edit the sketch events. Open a new sketch Change the calendar view Delete the sketch → Scheduler → Calendar. 1. In Idle mode, tap Set an alarm with the sketch →... -
Page 54: Create A New Task
→ New Meeting. Create a new task 3. Tap 4. Enter the details of the meeting and tap → Scheduler → Task list. 1. In Idle mode, tap 5. Tap 2. Tap to create a new task. 3. Enter the details of the task. Create your timetable for school class 4. -
Page 55: Look Up Words In A Dictionary
Look up words in a dictionary View document files → Exciting SAMSUNG → Learn to look up English or Chinese words in your 1. In Idle mode, tap dictionary. File viewer. 2. Enter a password and tap Look up English words 3. -
Page 56: Access A Menu By Drawing A Pattern
Access a menu by drawing a pattern Learn to access a specific menu by drawing a pattern on the touch screen. Draw a pattern → Exciting SAMSUNG → 1. In Idle mode, tap Sweeping command. 2. Draw a pattern. To view the pattern list, tap Create a new pattern →... - Page 57 troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. While using your phone, the following messages Message Try this to solve the problem: may appear: When using the phone for the first time or Enter PIN when the PIN requirement is enabled, you Message...
- Page 58 Your phone displays “No service” or “Network Another caller cannot reach you. error.” • Ensure that your phone is turned on. • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular reception, you may lose reception.
- Page 59 The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes. The battery does not charge properly or sometimes the phone turns itself off. Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to continue using the phone. • The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold-coloured contacts with a clean, soft cloth The audio quality of the call is poor.
- Page 60 Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) The SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption Signals of RF energy by the human body expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg). The FCC Certification Information (SAR) requires wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg).
- Page 61 When approval test is done, no Samsung Non-compliance with the above restrictions may supplied accessories are avialable but maybe result in violation of FCC RF exposure guidelines. available later after approval. SAR information on this and other model phones Before a new model phone is available for sale to can be viewed on-line at www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid.
- Page 62 What kinds of phones are the subject Do wireless phones pose a health of this update? hazard? The term wireless phone refers here to hand- The available scientific evidence does not show held wireless phones with built-in antennas, that any health problems are associated with often called “cell,”...
- Page 63 What is FDA's role concerning the • “Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the user that safety of wireless phones? is not necessary for device function; and Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of •...
- Page 64 FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for Animal experiments investigating the effects of wireless phones with the Federal radio frequency energy (RF) exposures Communications Commission (FCC). All phones characteristic of wireless phones have yielded that are sold in the United States must comply conflicting results that often cannot be repeated with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF in other laboratories.
- Page 65 brain cancer, glioma, meningioma, or acoustic more years' follow-up may be needed to provide neuroma, tumors of the brain or salivary gland, answers about some health effects, such as leukemia, or other cancers. None of the studies cancer. This is because the interval between the demonstrated the existence of any harmful time of exposure to a cancer-causing agent and health effects from wireless phones RF...
- Page 66 FDA has been a leading participant in the World What steps can I take to reduce my Health Organization international exposure to radio frequency energy Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its from my wireless phone? inception in 1996. An influential result of this If there is a risk from these products - and at work has been the development of a detailed this point we do not know that there is - it is...
- Page 67 concerned about the RF exposure from these that no evidence exists that using a wireless products, you can use measures like those phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects. described above to reduce your RF exposure Their recommendation to limit wireless phone from wireless phone use.
- Page 68 marketed in the U.S. are required to meet safety absorption. In February 2002, the Federal trade requirements regardless of whether they are Commission (FTC) charged two companies that used against the head or against the body. sold devices that claimed to protect wireless Either configuration should result in compliance phone users from radiation with making false with the safety limit.
- Page 69 cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/ from wireless phone EMI. FDA has tested • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary http://www.epa.gov/radiation/ standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical • Occupational Safety and Health and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard Administration's (OSHA): specifies test methods and performance http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/...
- Page 70 Road Safety phone with one of the many hands free accessories available today. Your wireless phone gives you the powerful 3. Position your wireless phone within easy ability to communicate by voice, almost reach. Be able to access your wireless phone anywhere, anytime.
- Page 71 plan calls when your car will be stationary. If 10. Call roadside assistance or a special non- you need to make a call while moving, dial emergency wireless assistance number when only a few numbers, check the road and your necessary.
- Page 72 another device, read its user's guide for detailed maintained between a wireless phone and a safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible pacemaker to avoid potential interference with products. the pacemaker. As with other mobile radio transmitting These recommendations are consistent with the equipment, users are advised that for the independent research and recommendations of satisfactory operation of the equipment and for...
- Page 73 interference, you may wish to consult your Posted Facilities hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Switch your phone off in any facility where posted notices require you to do so. Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical devices, Potentially Explosive Environments consult the manufacturer of your device to Switch your phone off when in any area with a...
- Page 74 areas where the air contains chemicals or 1. If the phone is not on, switch it on. particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders, 2. Key in the emergency number for your and any other area where you would normally be present location (for example, 911 or other advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
- Page 75 themselves and others, damage the phone or not installed and used in accordance with make calls that increase your phone bill. the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. FCC Notice and Cautions However, there is no guarantee that FCC Notice interference will not occur in a particular •...
- Page 76 Cautions equipment in your vehicle is mounted and Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, operating properly. not expressly approved by Samsung, will void the • Do not store or carry flammable liquids, user’s authority to operate the equipment.
- Page 77 force. Do not place objects, including both strength by displaying a number of bars next to installed or portable wireless equipment in the signal strength icon. The more bars the area over the air bag or in the air bag displayed, the stronger the signal.
- Page 78 call controls the power level. This power can wet, immediately turn the power off and range from 0.006 watts to 0.2 watts in digital remove the battery. If it is inoperable, call mode. Customer Care for service. Maintaining Your Phone's Peak Availability of Various Features/ Performance Ring Tones...
- Page 79 • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and • Never use any charger or battery that is recharge your battery only with Samsung- damaged in any way. approved chargers. When a charger is not in • Use the battery only for its intended use, disconnect it from the power source.
- Page 80 Li-Ion batteries, contact • Do not store the phone in hot areas. High your nearest Samsung authorized service temperatures can shorten the life of center. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
- Page 81 electronic devices, damage batteries, and or a radiator. The phone may explode when warp or melt certain plastics. overheated. • When the phone or battery gets wet, the • Do not store the phone in cold areas. When label indicating water damage inside the the phone warms up to its normal operating phone changes color.