Important safety precautions Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal. Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.
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• Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Use of authorised software Use only Samsung-authorised software. The use of any unauthorised software could damage your phone. Qualified service Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.
About this Guide This User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get started” and “Step outside the phone.” In this guide, the following instruction icons appear: Indicates that you need to pay careful attention to the subsequent information regarding safety or phone features.
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• Bluetooth Transfer media files and personal data and connect to other devices using free, wireless Bluetooth technology. You can also use a Bluetooth stereo headset to let you enjoy music with high quality stereo sound. • Get personal with photo caller See who’s calling you when their very own photo displays.
Contents Unpack Make sure you have each item Your phone Buttons, features, and locations Get started First steps to operating your phone Install and charge the phone ... 7 Power on or off... 8 Keys and display ... 9 Access menu functions ... 11 Customise your phone...
Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 Call log p. 32 3 Applications 1 Recent contacts p. 32 1 MP3 player 2 Missed calls p. 33 2 Voice recorder 3 Dialled calls p. 33 3 Image editor 4 Received calls p.
You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. • The items supplied with your phone and accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider. • Use the purchased accessories with only Samsung-authorised devices. The...
Get started First steps to operating your phone SIM card information When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services. Install and charge the phone Remove the battery Insert the SIM card.
Get started When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter from the power outlet. Remove the adapter from the phone. Low battery indicator When the battery is low: • a warning tone sounds, • the low battery message displays, and •...
Keys and display Keys Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display. In Idle mode, access your favourite menus directly. p. 79 In Menu mode, scroll through menu options. In Idle mode, launch the web browser. In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu option or confirm input.
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Get started Display Layout Icons display various icons. Text and graphics display messages, instructions, and information you enter. Soft key function indicators Menu Contacts show the current functions assigned to the soft keys. Icons Received signal strength Call in progress Out of your service area;...
Access menu functions Use the soft The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are keys using. The bottom line of the display indicates their current role. Select Press the left soft key to select the highlighted option.
Get started Customise your phone 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Display and select Settings → Phone language settings → Language. 2. Select a language. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Call ringer and select Settings → Sound melody settings → Incoming call → Ringtone.
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You can set the Navigation keys to Menu function as shortcuts to access shortcuts your favourite menus. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Phone settings → Shortcut. 2. Select a key. 3. Select a menu to be assigned to the key.
Make/Answer calls 1. In Idle mode, enter an area Make a call code and phone number. 2. Press [ 3. To end the call, press [ 1. When the phone is ringing, Answer a call press [ 2. To end the call, press [ Press [ / ].
Create a play list Use these methods: • Download from the wireless p. 47 • Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC Studio Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide • Receive via Bluetooth p. 87 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu>...
Step outside the phone 3. For Add files, press [ Create a play select the files you want and list press <Select>. (continued) 4. Press <Back> to return to the MP3 player screen. 1. From the MP3 player screen, Play music files press [ 2.
Use Phonebook To the phone’s memory: Add an entry 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press <Options>. 2. Select Save contact → Phone → a number type. 3. Specify contact information: First name, Last name, Mobile, Home, Office, Fax, Other, Email, Caller ID, Ringtone, Group, and Memo.
Step outside the phone Send messages 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Send a text and select Messages → Create message (SMS) message → Text message. 2. Enter the message text. 3. Press <Options> and select Save and send or Send only. 4.
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Send an e-mail and select Messages → Create message → Email. 2. Select Subject. 3. Enter the e-mail subject and press [ 4. Select Message. 5. Enter the e-mail text and press 6. Select File attached. 7.
Step outside the phone From the Inbox: View a multimedia 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> message and select Messages → My (continued) messages → Inbox. 2. Select an MMS message ( 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> View an e-mail and select Messages →...
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1. Access an application, Send data Phonebook, File manager, or Calendar. 2. Scroll to an item. 3. Press <Options> and select Send via → Bluetooth. 4. Select a device. 5. If necessary, enter the Bluetooth PIN and press <OK>. To receive data via Bluetooth, your Receive data phone’s Bluetooth feature must be active.
Enter text Pinyin, PTI, Stroke, Quick English, English, Number, and Symbol modes You can enter text for some features, such as Messages, Phonebook, or Calendar, by using Pinyin, PTI, and Stroke modes for Chinese, and Quick English and English modes for English. You can also enter Korean, numbers and symbols.
5. Press the number key corresponding to the character you want. Rapid character entry To enter the word zhong guo ( ), enter the first character using the following keystrokes; [9], [4], [6], [6], [1], and [1]. You do not have to complete the Pinyin spelling to include guo ( ).
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The Chinese strokes are classified into five basic categories; heng, shu, pie, dian, and zhe. The basic strokes are printed on keys [1] to [5] on the keypad. Refer to the following table: Category Strokes represented in each category Entering strokes and characters in Stroke mode 1.
Using Quick English mode This mode allows you to enter English by using T9 technology. T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes. Entering a word in Quick English mode 1.
Enter text Using English mode Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the display. Characters in order displayed Upper case . , - ? ! @ : ( ) / # _ ~ 1 A B C 2 a b c 2 D E F 3 d e f 3...
The double consonants ( display in the character selection field. You can enter them in the following way: Press the 4 key three times for Press the 6 key three times for Press the 7 key three times for“ Press the 8 key three times for Press the 9 key three times for Entering Korean vowels Korean vowels are entered by using...
Using Symbol mode Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols. display more symbols select a symbol clear the entered symbols insert the symbols Advanced calling features Press Making a call [Up] or [Down]. 1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone the corresponding number key.
Making a call from Phonebook Once you have stored a number in Phonebook, you can dial the number by selecting it from Phonebook. p. 34 You can also use the speed dial feature to assign your most frequently called numbers to specific number keys.
Call functions Using the headset Use the headset to make or answer calls without holding the phone. Connect the headset to the jack on the left side of the phone. The button on the headset works as follows: Press redial the last call and hold the button twice.
3. Press <Options> and select End held call to end the call on hold. 4. To end the current call, press [ Using the speakerphone feature Use the speakerphone feature to talk and listen with the phone a short distance away. Press [ ] and then <Yes>...
Menu functions • Join: set up a multi-party call by adding a caller on hold to a currently active call. You can include up to 5 people on a multi-party call. • Select one: select one of multi-party call participants. You can then use the following options: Private: have a private conversation with one multi-party call participant.
Using call record options While viewing call details, press <Options> to access the following options: • Call: edit the number and dial it. • Add to Phonebook: save the number to Phonebook. • Send: send an SMS or MMS message to the selected number.
Menu functions Call costs (Menu 1.7) This network feature displays the cost of calls. This menu is available only if supported by your SIM card. Note that this is not intended to be used for billing purposes. • Last call cost: check the cost of your last call. •...
• Send message: send an SMS or MMS message to the selected number, or an e-mail to the selected address. • Copy to: copy the contact to the phone’s memory or to the SIM card. • Send via: send the contact via SMS, MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth.
Menu functions Creating a new caller group 1. Press <Options> and select Create group. 2. Enter a name for the group. 3. Select the caller ID line and set an image. 4. Select the ringtone line and set a melody. 5.
Dialling speed dial entries In Idle mode, press and hold the appropriate key. My namecard (Menu 2.5) Use this menu to create a name card and send it to other people. Saving your name card The procedure for creating your name card is the same as the one for saving a phone number in the phone’s memory.
• Download from the wireless web • Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC Studio Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide • Receive via an active Bluetooth connection The downloaded or received files are stored in the Music folder.
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Creating a play list 1. From the MP3 player screen, press <Options> and select Add music. 2. Select either of the following options: • Add all: add all of the files in the phone’s memory to the play list. • Add files: add specific files to the play list.
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Menu functions • Transfer to phone: switch the sound output to the phone speaker. • Open playlist: access the play list of the current album or album list. On the album list, you can set up multiple albums. • Go to music: access the Music folder. •...
• Move track in playlist: move the selected file to the position you want within the play list. • Activate key: get a new license key when the key for the selected DRM file expires. • Remove: remove the selected file or all files from the play list.
Menu functions • Limit for email: record a voice memo for adding to an e-mail. • Maximum 1 hour: record a voice memo of up to one hour. Image editor (Menu 3.3) Use this menu to edit your photos using various editing tools.
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Adding visual features You can decorate photos by adding a frame, an image, or a note. 1. Select a photo or take a new photo. 2. Press <Options> and select Insert → a feature type. 3. Select an item or enter text to be inserted. 4.
Menu functions Java world (Menu 3.4) Use this menu to access the embedded Java games and downloaded Java applications. Accessing an embedded game 1. Select My games → a game. 2. Press [ Using Java application options From the application list, press <Options> to access the following options: •...
Applying daylight savings time 1. From the world map, press <Options> and select Apply daylight saving time. 2. Press [ ] to select the time zones you want. 3. Press <Save>. Alarm (Menu 3.6) Use this menu to set alarms. The alert type for a normal alarm corresponds to the call alert type settings.
Menu functions 1. Enter the first number. • Press <.()> to insert a decimal point or bracket. • Press [ ] or [ ] to move the cursor. 2. Press one of the Navigation keys to access the math function you want. 3.
Stopwatch (Menu 3.10) Use this menu to measure elapsed time. The maximum time is 10 hours. 1. Press [ ] to start the stopwatch. 2. Press [ ] to check an interval. You can repeat this step for a total of 4 intervals. Key management (Menu 3.11) Use this menu to manage the license keys you have...
Menu functions Home (Menu 4.1) Use this menu to connect your phone to the network and load the homepage of the wireless web service provider. You can also press [ select Home. Navigating the web browser Press scroll through browser [Up] or [Down].
] to end the network connection and exit the browser. SFC home (Menu 4.2) Use this menu to access Samsung Fun Club, the preset website providing Samsung mobile phone users with attractive download services of updated ringtones and wallpapers. You can download: •...
Menu functions Service area (Menu 4.2.2) Each time you move to China or HongKong, you need to change this setting to use the SFC service, according to the area where you are. Enter URL (Menu 4.3) Use this menu to manually enter a URL address and access the associated web page.
Saved pages (Menu 4.5) You can access the list of pages you have saved while online. If you select a link on the page, the phone switches to online to access the linked page. History (Menu 4.6) You can access the list of pages you have accessed recently.
Menu functions • Insert: add a template, Phonebook entry, or bookmark to text. • Add image/Add animation/Add melody: attach a simple image, animated image, or melody. • Attach: attach a Phonebook entry as a name card or calendar data as a data format attachment.
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7. Enter the message text press [ 8. Press <Options> to access the following options: • Edit: edit the subject or text of your message. • Preview: view the message as it will be shown on the recipient’s phone. • Change image/Change video/Change sound: replace an added item.
Menu functions 6. When you have finished, press [ 7. Select the File attached line and select one of the following options to add files: • Add image/Add video/Add sound/Add music: add media files stored in the phone’s memory. Depending on the file type or DRM (Digital Rights Management) system, some files may not be able to be forwarded.
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• Voicemail • Push message from web servers. • Configuration message, containing network parameters from your service provider. • CB (Cell broadcast) message from your service provider • Delivery report for your sent messages • Depending on the DRM (Digital Rights Management) system, messages having web content may not be able to be forwarded.
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Menu functions • Cut address: extract URLs, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message. • Attached items: save media content from the message to your phone’s memory. • Protection: protect the message from being deleted. • Details: access the message properties. Configuration messages •...
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• Being sent • Failed to send While viewing a message, press <Options> to access the following options: • Send again: retry sending the message. • Forward: forward the message to other people. • Cut address: extract URLs, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message.
Menu functions 3. Select an e-mail or a header. 4. Press [Left] or [Right] to view the previous or next e-mail. 5. Press [ ] or [ ] to view other pages in the e-mail. Using e-mail options While viewing the e-mail or header, press <Options> to access the following options: •...
Text message templates (Menu 5.3.1) You can create SMS templates with the sentences you use frequently so that you can retrieve and insert them when composing an SMS message. Creating a template 1. Select an empty location. 2. Enter a message, press <Options> and select OK. Using template options From the template list, press <Options>...
Menu functions Text message (Menu 5.5.1) You can configure SMS settings. • Sending options: set up the options for sending SMS messages: Send read receipt: send a read-reply request along with your message. Send delivery receipt: set the network to inform you when your messages have been delivered.
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Outgoing message size: select a maximum size of attached items allowed for messages. • Receiving options: set up the options for receiving MMS messages: Reject unknown sender: reject messages from unknown senders. Advert allowed: accept advertisements. Information allowed: accept information messages.
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Menu functions Add signature: attach your name, phone number, a simple memo, or a tag line to your e-mails. Edit name: edit the name in your signature. Edit telephone number: edit the phone number in your signature. Edit note: edit the tag line in your signature. •...
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- Protocol type: select the protocol for the incoming e-mail server. The remaining options depend on the protocol type setting. When the protocol type is POP3: - POP3 server: enter the IP address or host name of the server that receives your e-mail. - POP3 port: enter the POP3 port number.
Menu functions • Email profile: select a connection profile to be used for e-mail services. You can also create or edit a profile. p. 88 Push messages (Menu 5.5.4) You can change the settings for receiving push messages from the wireless web server. •...
• : Forwardable item without a valid key. • : Unforwardable item with a valid key. • : Unforwardable item without a valid key. Images (Menu 6.1) This menu displays photos you have taken and images you have downloaded, received in messages, or imported from your computer.
Menu functions • Details: access the file properties. • Key management: manage the license keys you have acquired. Videos (Menu 6.2) This menu displays video clips you have recorded, downloaded, received in messages, or imported from your computer. Video clips recorded on other devices, such as camcorders, may not play correctly.
• Protection: protect the file from being deleted. • Details: access the file properties. • Key management: manage the license keys you have acquired. Music (Menu 6.3) This menu displays MP3 files you have downloaded or imported from your computer. Select a file.
Menu functions Other files (Menu 6.5) Use this menu to view various document files and files stored in the phone’s memory without corruption. Available file formats are DOC, XLS, PPT, PDF, and TXT. Viewing a file Select a file. Picsel File Viewer runs to open the document.
• Screen panning/Normal panning: change the panning mode to by screen or by preset pixel. • Hide controller/Show controller: hide or display the shortcut tool bar in Full screen view. • Send via: send the file via MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth.
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Menu functions • Event list: sort items by type of item. • Delete: delete the items stored on the calendar by using various deleting options. You can delete recurring events in Day view only. • Missed alarm events: view items whose alarms you have missed.
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Entering a new anniversary 1. Select a date on the calendar. 2. Press <Options> and select Create → Anniversary. 3. Enter information or change the settings: • Occasion: enter information about the anniversary. • Date: enter the date. • Alarm: select to set an alarm for the anniversary.
Menu functions Accessing an item 1. Select a date on the calendar to display the items for the day. 2. Select an time to view its details. 3. Press [Left] or [Right] to access the other items scheduled for the selected day. Using options While viewing an time, press <Options>...
Camera (Menu 8) You can use the camera module embedded in your phone to take photos and record videos. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Camera, or press and hold [ ]. • Do not take photos of people without their permission.
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Menu functions Mosaic shot: take several stills and save them in one frame. You can select the layout. • Effects: change the colour tone or apply a special effect. • Frames: apply a decorative frame. • Flash: determine the use of the flash. •...
Function Switches to Record mode. Changes the image size. Changes the image quality. Changes the shooting mode. Changes the colour tone or applies a special effect. Changes the ISO setting. Selects a decorative frame. Sets the timer. Goes to the My photos folder. Changes the preview screen.
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Menu functions 2. Make any desired adjustments. • Press < > to access camera options. next section • Use the keypad to change the camera settings or switch to other modes. 3. Press [ ] or [ ] to start recording. 4.
Brightness sound: turn the sound effect for brightness adjustment on or off. White balance: adjust the colour balance of the image. You can make your video appear warmer or cooler. • Camcorder shortcuts: view the functions of the keys you can use in Record mode. Using the keypad in Record mode You can use the keypad to customise your camera settings in Record mode:...
Menu functions • Delete: delete the file. • Rename: change the file name. • Go to My video clips: access the My video clips folder. p. 66 • Protection: protect the file from being deleted. • Details: access the file properties. Settings (Menu 9) The Settings menu provides you with various setting...
Slide settings (Menu 9.2.3) Use this menu to set how the phone reacts when you open it for an incoming call, and when you close it while using a function. • Up: set whether or not to answer a call by opening the phone.
Menu functions • Main display: select an image or video clip to be displayed on the display. • Text position: select a text position. If you don’t want to display text in Idle mode, select Off. • Text mode: select a font style. •...
Keypad tone (Menu 9.4.2) Use this menu to select the tone that the phone sounds when you press a key. You can adjust the keypad tone volume using [ / ] in Idle mode. Message tone (Menu 9.4.3) Use this menu to change the sound settings for incoming SMS messages, MMS messages, e-mails, and CB messages individually.
Menu functions Light settings (Menu 9.5) Use this menu to change settings for the backlight. Backlight time (Menu 9.5.1) You can select the length of time the backlight or display stays on. • Main display normal: select the length of time the backlight stays on.
• Cancel all: cancel all call diverting options. 2. Select the type of calls to be diverted. 3. Select Activate. To deactivate call diverting, select Deactivate. 4. Move to the Divert to line. 5. Enter the number to which calls are to be diverted. 6.
Menu functions Network selection (Menu 9.6.4) This network service allows you to either automatically or manually select the network to be used while roaming outside of your home area. You can select a network other than your home network only if there is a valid roaming agreement between the two.
The country where you purchased your phone determines the default band that it uses. When you travel abroad, you may need to change to an appropriate band. Bluetooth (Menu 9.7) Using the Bluetooth feature, you can connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or control the phone remotely.
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Menu functions After searching, a list of devices to which you can connect displays. The following icons indicate the type of device: • Stereo headset • • Computer • • Mobile phone • • Mono headset/ Hands-free car kit The colour of the icon indicates the status of the the device: •...
• Delete: remove the selected device or all devices from the list. Sending data via Bluetooth 1. Activate the Bluetooth feature. 2. Select the application in which the item you want to send is stored. 3. Scroll to the item you want and press <Options>. 4.
Phone lock (Menu 9.8.3) Use this menu to lock the phone from unauthorised use. When this feature is enabled, you must enter a 4- to 8-digit phone password each time the phone is switched on. The password is preset to 00000000. To change the password, use the Change password menu.
Creating a profile 1. Press <New>. If a profile has already been saved, press <Options> and select Add new connection. 2. Set profile parameters: • Profile name: enter a profile name. • Homepage URL: enter the URL address of the page to be used as your homepage.
Reset settings (Menu 9.10) Use this menu to reset the phone’s settings you have changed. 1. Press [ ] to select the setting categories to be reset. 2. Press <Reset>. 3. Press <Yes> to confirm the reset. 4. Enter the phone password and press <OK>. The password is preset to 00000000.
“Enter PUK” • The PIN has been entered incorrectly three times in succession, and the SIM card is now blocked. Enter the PUK supplied by your service provider. “No service,” “Network failure,” or “Not done” displays • The network connection has been lost. You may be in a weak signal area.
The model and serial numbers of your phone • Your warranty details • A clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales service. Health and safety information SAR certification information This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves.
If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. • Use only Samsung-approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. Disconnect the charger from the power source when it is not in use. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.
Health and safety information • Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places because the capacity and lifetime of the battery will be reduced. Try to keep the battery at room temperature. A phone with a hot or cold battery may not work temporarily, even when the battery is fully charged.
Electronic devices 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 phone. Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker.
Health and safety information Potentially explosive environments Switch off your phone when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised to switch off the phone while at a refuelling point (service station).
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. • Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.
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Health and safety information • Do not drop, knock, or shake the phone. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards. • Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the phone. Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and-water solution.
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* Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide. World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com Printed in Korea...
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