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SCH-B279
User's Guide
• Some of the contents in this manual may
differ from your phone depending on the
software of the phone or your service
provider.
Printed in China
World Wide Web
Code No. GH68-XXXXXA
http://www.in.samsungmobile.com
English. 10/2008. Rev.1.0
Safety precautions
Drive safely at all times
Avoid using your phone while driving and obey all regulations that
restrict the use of mobile phones while driving. Use hands-free acces-
sories to increase your safety when possible.
Follow all safety warnings and regulations
Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a mobile phone in
a certain area.
Use only Samsung-approved accessories
Using incompatible accessories may damage your phone or cause
injury.
Turn off the phone near medical equipment
Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or
health care facilities. Follow all regulations, posted warnings, and
directions from medical personnel.
Turn off the phone or disable the wireless functions when in an
aircraft
Your phone can cause interference with aircraft equipment. Follow all
airline regulations and turn off your phone or switch to a mode that
disables the wireless functions when directed by airline personnel.
safety and usage information
Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal
situations and ensure peak performance of your mobile phone.
Safety warnings
Keep your phone away from small children and pets
Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small
children or animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury
if swallowed.
Protect your hearing
Listening to a headset at high volumes can damage your
hearing. Use only the minimum volume setting necessary
to hear your conversation or music.
Install mobile phones and equipment with caution
Ensure that any mobile phones or related equipment installed in
your vehicle are securely mounted. Avoid placing your phone and
accessories near or in an air bag deployment area. Improperly
installed wireless equipment can cause serious injury when air bags
infl ate rapidly.
Protect batteries and chargers from damage
• Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures
(below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/113° F). Extreme temperatures
can reduce the charging capacity and life of your batteries.
• Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects, as this can create a
connection between the + and - terminals of your batteries and lead
to temporary or permanent battery damage.
• Never use a damaged charger or battery.
Handle your phone carefully and sensibly
• Do not allow your phone to get wet—liquids can cause serious
damage. Do not handle your phone with wet hands. Water damage
to your phone can void your manufacturer's warranty.
• Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty areas to prevent
damage to moving parts.
• Your phone is a complex electronic device—protect it from impacts
and rough handling to avoid serious damage.
• Do not paint your phone, as paint can clog moving parts and prevent
proper operation.
• Avoid using the phone's camera fl ash or light close to the eyes of
children or animals.
• Your phone and memory cards may be damaged by exposure to
magnetic fi elds. Do not use carrying cases or accessories with
magnetic closures or allow your phone to come in contact with
magnetic fi elds for extended periods of time.
Avoid interference with other electronic devices
Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere
with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, such
as pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, and other electronic
devices in homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of your
electronic devices to solve any interference problems you experience.
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care
• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifi cally
designed for your phone. Incompatible batteries and chargers can
cause serious injuries or damage to your phone.
• Never dispose of batteries in a fi re. Follow all local regulations when
disposing used batteries.
• Never place batteries or phones on or in heating devices, such as
microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode when
overheated.
• Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid exposing the battery to
high external pressure, which can lead to an internal short circuit
and overheating.
Avoid interference with pacemakers
Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between mobile phones
and pacemakers to avoid potential interference, as recommended by
manufacturers and the independent research group, Wireless
Technology Research. If you have any reason to suspect that your
phone is interfering with a pacemaker or other medical device, turn
off the phone immediately and contact the manufacturer of the pace-
maker or medical device for guidance.
Important usage information
Use your phone in the normal position
Avoid contact with your phone's internal antenna.
Allow only qualifi ed personnel to service your phone
Allowing unqualifi ed personnel to service your phone may result in
damage to your phone and will void your warranty.
Ensure maximum battery and charger life
• Avoid charging batteries for more than a week, as overcharging may
shorten battery life.
• Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be recharged
before use.
• Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use.
• Use batteries only for their intended purpose.
Handle UIM cards and memory cards with care
• Do not remove a card while the phone is transferring or accessing
information, as this could result in loss of data and/or damage to the
card or phone.
• Protect cards from strong shocks, static electricity, and electrical noise
from other devices.
• Frequent writing and erasing will shorten the life span of memory
cards.
• Do not touch gold-coloured contacts or terminals with your fi ngers or
metal objects. If dirty, wipe the card with a soft cloth.
Turn off the phone in potentially explosive environments
Do not use your phone at refuelling points (service stations) or near
fuels or chemicals. Turn off your phone whenever directed by warning
signs or instructions. Your phone could cause explosions or fi re in and
around fuel or chemical storage and transfer areas or blasting areas.
Do not store or carry fl ammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials
in the same compartment as the phone, its parts, or accessories.
Reduce the risk of repetitive motion injuries
When sending text messages or playing games on your phone, hold
the phone with a relaxed grip, press the buttons lightly, use special
features that reduce the number of buttons you have to press
(such as templates and predictive text), and take frequent breaks.
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.
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 European Union (EU) Council.
These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish
permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The
guidelines are based on the safety standards that were developed by
independent scientifi c organisations through periodic and thorough
evaluation of scientifi c studies.
The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure
the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
The exposure standard for wireless phones employs a unit of
measurement
known as Specifi c Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR limit set by the
EU Council is 2.0W/kg.

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  • Page 1 Turn off the phone in potentially explosive environments situations and ensure peak performance of your mobile phone. • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifi cally Do not use your phone at refuelling points (service stations) or near designed for your phone. Incompatible batteries and chargers can fuels or chemicals.
  • Page 2 Phone layout and keys Switching on or off the phone Installing the UIM card and battery 1. Press and hold [ ] for more than two seconds to switch on the phone. 1. Remove the battery cover 2. Insert the battery and 4-way navigation keys Your phone displays the following status indicators on the top of the screen: Web access key...
  • Page 3: Exposure To Radio Frequency (Rf) Signals

    Health and safety information Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals 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 SAR tests are conducted using standard operating The tests are performed in positions and locations positions specified by the FCC with the phone (e.g., at the ear and worn on the body) as required by transmitting at its highest certified power level in all the FCC for each model.
  • Page 5: For Body Operation

    For body worn operation, this model phone has been in any way. tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with a Samsung-supplied or approved • Use the battery only for its intended purpose. accessory designated for this product or when used •...
  • Page 6: Road Safety

    • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and terminals may damage the battery or the object recharge your battery only with Samsung- causing the short-circuiting. approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, • Dispose used batteries in accordance with local disconnect it from the power source.
  • Page 7 Health and safety information safety to your wireless phone with one of the many • Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, hands-free accessories available today. place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan calls when your car •...
  • Page 8: Operating Environment

    Electronic devices • If you see a broken-down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a broken traffic signal, a minor traffic Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from accident where no one appears injured, or a radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain vehicle you know to be stolen, call roadside electronic equipment may not be shielded against the assistance or any other special non-emergency...
  • Page 9: Hearing Aids

    Health and safety information Vehicles If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, switch off your phone immediately. RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor Hearing aids vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some representative regarding your vehicle.
  • Page 10: Potentially Explosive Environments

    Potentially explosive environments Emergency calls Switch off your phone when in any area with a This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even connection in all conditions.
  • Page 11: Other Important Safety Information

    Health and safety information If certain features are in use (call barring, for • For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember example), you may first need to deactivate those that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not features before you can make an emergency call.
  • Page 12 • Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories • Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or out of the reach of small children’s. strong detergents to clean the phone. Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and- •...
  • Page 13: Acknowledging Special Precautions And The Fcc And Industry Canada Notice

    Health and safety information Acknowledging Special Precautions reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to and the FCC and Industry Canada try to correct the interference by one or more of Notice the following measures: FCC Notice...
  • Page 14: Appendix A: Certification Information (Sar)

    Appendix A: CERTIFICATION Cautions INFORMATION (SAR) Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S authority to operate the equipment. REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.
  • Page 15 Health and safety information Body-worn operations are restricted to Samsung- operating positions accepted by the FCC with the supplied, approved or none Samsung designated phone transmitting at its highest certified power level accessories that have no metal and must provide at in all tested frequency bands.
  • Page 16: Appendix B: Guide To Safe And Responsible Wireless Phone Use

    Appendix B: Guide to Safe and responsibility. A wireless phone can be an invaluable tool, but good judgment must be exercised at all times Responsible Wireless Phone Use while driving a motor vehicle whether on the phone or Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association not.
  • Page 17 Health and safety information Wireless Phone “Safety Tips” 3. Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Make sure you place your wireless phone within Below are safety tips to follow while driving and using easy reach and where you can grab it without a wireless phone which should be easy to remember: removing your eyes from the road.
  • Page 18 6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, other local emergency number in the case of fire, place calls when you are not moving or before traffic accident, road hazard or medical pulling into traffic. Try to plan your calls before you emergency.
  • Page 19: Appendix C: Consumer Update On Wireless Phones

    Health and safety information Appendix C: Consumer Update on you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or other special non-emergency wireless number. Wireless Phones Careless, distracted individuals and people driving U.S. Food and Drug Administration irresponsibly represent a hazard to everyone on the 1.
  • Page 20 thus produce RF exposures well within the FCC’s 3. What is FDA’s role concerning the safety of wireless compliance limits. phones? 2. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation emitting consumer products such as wireless The available scientific evidence does not show that phones before they can be sold, as it does with new any health problems are associated with using...
  • Page 21 Health and safety information • Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes phones with the Federal Communications any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in the for device function; and United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure.
  • Page 22 FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health 5. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to Organization International Electromagnetic Fields radio frequency energy from my wireless phone? (EMF) Project since its inception in 1996. An influential If there is a risk from these products—and at this point result of this work has been the development of a we do not know that there is—it is probably very...
  • Page 23 Health and safety information use measures like those described above to reduce precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence your RF exposure from wireless phone use. that any health hazard exists. 6. What about children using wireless phones? 7. Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions? The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones, including children and...
  • Page 24 8. Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can the head from RF radiation work? interact with some electronic devices. For this reason, FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to...
  • Page 25 Health and safety information same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day. 2000. These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones, so we don’t FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones know with certainty what the results of such studies for possible interactions with other medical devices.
  • Page 26 are needed. Lifetime animal exposure studies could be FCC RF Safety Program: completed in a few years. However, very large http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/ numbers of animals would be needed to provide Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if one http://www.epa.gov/radiation/ exists.

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