Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Important Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals. safety Switch off in an aircraft Wireless phones can cause interference.
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Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories, out of the reach of small children. Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous. • The phone could explode if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type.
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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• Plug-in speaker Use the included external speaker to talk without having to hold the phone. • Get personal with photo caller See who’s calling you when their very own photo displays. • Name card Create name cards with your number and profile.
Contents Unpack Make sure you have each item Your phone Buttons, features, and locations Get started First steps to operate your phone Install and charge the phone ... 7 Power on or off ... 8 Keys and display ... 9 Access menu functions...
Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 Call records p.32 3 Applications 1 Current contacts p.32 1 Fun club 2 Missed calls p.32 2 Java world 3 Dialled calls p.32 3 MP3 player 4 Received calls p.32 4 Voice recorder...
User’s manual Battery You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. The items supplied with your phone and the accessories at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider. Your phone Buttons, features, and locations...
Get started First steps to operate 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.
Get started When the phone is completely charged (green charger LED), unplug the charger from the power outlet. Remove the charger from the phone. Low battery indicator When the battery is low: • a warning tone sounds, • the battery low message displays, and •...
Keys and display 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 the menu options. In Idle mode, launch the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) browser. In some Menu mode, select the highlighted menu option.
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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 two soft keys. Received signal strength Icons 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. Menu Press the left soft key to access Menu mode. Select an option Contacts...
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 switch to Quiet mode to Quiet mode avoid disturbing other people with your phone sound. Press and hold You can use the Navigation keys as Menu shortcut keys to access specific shortcuts menus directly from Idle mode. To assign a shortcut menu: 1.
Make/answer calls 1. In Idle mode, enter an area code Make a call and phone number. 2. Press [ 3. To end the call, press [ 1. When the phone is ringing, press Answer a call 2. To end the call, press [ Press [ / ].
3. Select a video you want. Use these methods: • Download from the wireless p. 48 • Download from a computer using Samsung PC Studio II Samsung PC Studio II User’s Guide • Receive via Bluetooth p. 88...
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Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Create a play and select Applications → list MP3 player. 2. Press <Options> and select Add to play list → Add all or Add files. 3. For Add files, select specific files and press <Select>.
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 the contact information: First name, Last name, Mobile, Home, Office, Fax, Other, Email, Caller ID, Ringtone, Group, and Memo.
Step outside the phone Browse the web Using a built-in WAP (Wireless Access Protocol) browser, you can get easy access to the wireless web to get a variety of up-to-date services and information and to enjoy download of web content. In Idle mode, press [ Launch the browser...
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4. Select Picture&Video or Send a Sound and add a media file. multimedia message For Picture&Video, select Add (MMS) image or Add video to add a (continued) photo or video clip. For Sound, select Add sound to add a sound clip. 5.
Step outside the phone View messages View a text When a notification appears: message 1. Press <View>. 2. Select a message from the Inbox. From the Inbox: 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → My messages → Inbox. 2.
Use Bluetooth Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology which enables you to connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or control the phone remotely. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and Turn on select Settings →...
Enter text Pinyin, PTI, Stroke, Quick English, English, Number, and Symbol mode You can enter text for some features such as messaging, Phonebook, or Calendar, using Pinyin, PTI, and Stroke modes for Chinese, and Quick English and English modes for English. You can also use Number mode and Symbol mode.
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Entering characters in Pinyin mode 1. Press the keys corresponding to the phonetic spelling, referring to the letters printed on the keys. Example: To enter “ ,” press [6] and [4] to enter “ni.” 2. Press [Left] or [Right] to select alternative pinyins for the keys you have pressed.
Enter text 1. Press [ ] to add the word or the phase you want to the PTI dictionary. 2. Enter the word or the phase you want. 3. Press the left soft key to insert it into your text. Using Chinese Stroke mode This mode allows you to enter individual Chinese strokes, in written order, from top to bottom, and from...
Tips for Stroke mode • Press [ ] to insert a space between characters. • Press [Left] or [Right] to move the cursor. • Press [C] to clear letters one by one. Press and hold [C] to clear the entire display. Using Quick English mode T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes.
Enter text Using English mode Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the screen. Tips for using English mode • To enter the same letter twice or to enter a different letter on the same key, wait for the cursor to move to the right automatically, or press [Right].
Call functions Advanced calling features Making a call 1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone number. 2. Press [ Do not turn on the phone when mobile phone use is prohibited. Press [C] to clear the last digit or press and hold [C] to clear the whole display.
Answering a call When you receive an incoming call, the phone rings and displays the incoming call image. Press <Accept> or [ ] to answer the call. Tips for answering a call • When Anykey answer in the Extra settings menu is active, you can press any key, except for <Reject>...
Placing a call on hold/Retrieving Press <Hold> or <Retrieve> to place a call on hold or retrieve the call. Making a second call You can make another call if your network supports it. 1. Press <Hold> to put the call on hold. 2.
Call functions Using the menu options You can access Menu mode and use menu functions. During a call, some menu functions are not available. Press <Options> and select Menu. Switching off the microphone You can temporarily switch off your phone’s microphone so that the person on the phone cannot hear you.
Using SIM services The SIM service menu is available if you use a SIM card in your phone. A SIM card provides services such as news, weather, sports, entertainment, and location services. For details, see your SIM card instructions or contact your service provider.
Menu functions Menu functions All menu options listed Call records (Menu 1) Use this menu to view the calls you have dialled, received, or missed, the length of your calls, and the cost of your calls. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Call records.
Delete all (Menu 1.5) Use this menu to delete all of the records in each call type. 1. Press [ ] to check the call type(s) to be cleared. 2. Press <Delete>. 3. Press <Yes> to confirm the deletion. Call time (Menu 1.6) This menu displays the time log for calls made and received.
Menu functions Phonebook (Menu 2) You can store phone numbers on your SIM card and in your phone’s memory. The SIM card and phone’s memory are physically separate, but they are used as a single entity called Phonebook. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Phonebook.
Add new contact (Menu 2.2) Use this menu to add a new contact to Phonebook. Storing a number in the phone’s memory 1. Select Phone. 2. Change the settings or enter information about the contact by pressing [Down]. • Last name/First name: assign a name. •...
Menu functions Adding members to a caller group 1. Select a group. 2. Press <Add>. The list of contacts stored in your phone’s memory is displayed. 3. Press [ ] to select specific contacts you want to add to the selected group and press <Options> and select Select.
My name card (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.
Menu functions 3.Enter the phone password and press <OK> or The password is preset to 00000000. You can change this password. 4.Press <Yes> or [ ] again to confirm the deletion. • Memory status: display the number of contacts you have stored in Phonebook. Service number (Menu 2.8) This menu is available if your SIM card supports...
Fun club (Menu 3.1) Use this menu to access Samsung Fun Cub, the preset web site providing Samsung mobile phone users with attractive download services of updated ringtons and wallpapers. You can download: • images and ring tones via SMS.
Use these methods to save MP3 files to your phone’s memory: • Download from the wireless web • Download from a computer using the Samsung PC Studio II program Samsung PC Studio II User’s Guide • Via an active Bluetooth connection The downloaded or received files are stored in the Music folder.
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Keys Function Left Goes to the previous file. Right Skips to the next file. Opens the play list. Down Stops playback. Adjusts the volume level. Turns the 3D sound on or off. Changes the skin type. Changes the repeat mode Changes the equalizer mode Turns shuffle mode on or off.
Menu functions 2. Press <Options> to access the following options: • Play: play the currently selected file. • Add to play list: add files to the play list. • Change order: move the selected file to the position you want within the play list. •...
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• Rename: change the name of the voice memo. • Protection: protect the voice memo from being deleted. • Properties: view the properties of the voice memo. Playing a voice memo 1. From the Voice recorder screen, press <Options> and select Go to voice list. 2.
Menu functions Using voice memo options From the Voice recorder screen, press <Options> to access the following options: • Record: record a new voice memo. • Go to voice list: go to the list of voice memos you have recorded. •...
Alarm (Menu 3.6) Use this menu to set alarms to sound at specific times. Setting an alarm 1. Select the type of alarm. 2. Press [Left] or [Right] to select On on the Alarm line and press [Down]. 3. Enter the time for the alarm to sound and press [Down].
Menu functions • Sync category: select the applications you want to synchronise. • Sync type: select a synchronisation type. • Sync protocol: select a connection method. 3. Press <Save> to save the profile. Starting synchronisation 1. Make sure that your PC has MS Outlook and the WideSync program installed, and the phone and the PC are connected by a USB cable or an active Bluetooth connection.
Converter (Menu 3.9) Use this menu for common conversions, such as currency and temperature. 1. Select a converter. 2. Press [Left] or [Right] to select the original unit and press [Down]. 3. Enter the value to be converted and press [Down]. •...
Menu functions 2. Press [ ] to check an interval. You can repeat this step for a total of 4 intervals. 3. To reset the stopwatch, press <Reset>. SIM AT (Menu 3. This menu is available if you use a SIM AT card that provides additional services, such as news, weather, sports, entertainment, and location services.
• Reload: reload the current page. • Home: go back to the home page. • Go to URL: enter a URL address manually. • Show URL: display the URL address of the current web page. You can also set the current page as the home page for the WAP browser or a bookmark.
Menu functions WAP profile (Menu 4.4) Use this menu to select a connection profile for accessing the WAP browser. You can edit a profile using the Connection settings menu. p. 89 Clear cache (Menu 4.5) Use this menu to clear the cache, a temporary memory that stores recently accessed web pages.
• Save to: save the message in the Drafts box or one of the folders you have created. • Input method: change the text input mode. 3. When you have finished, press <Options> and select Save and send or Send only. 4.
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Menu functions • Attach: attach a name card or calender data as a data format attachment. • Clear subject/message: clear the subject or text. • Remove media/sound: remove an added item. 5. When you have finished, press <Options> and select Send. 6.
• Edit: edit the subject or text. • View/Play: display/play an added item. • Send: send the e-mail. • Save to: save the message in the Drafts box or one of the folders you have created. • Remove subject/message: clear the subject or text.
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Menu functions Viewing a message in Inbox The following icons may appear on the message list; depending on the message type or status, icons may vary: • • • MMS notification; indicates that MMS has been retrieving from the server and indicates that MMS has been failed to retrieve.
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• Delete: delete the message. • Move to phone/SIM: move the message between the SIM card and the phone’s memory. • Cut address: extract URLs, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message. • Cut media: save media content from the message into your phone’s memory.
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Menu functions Delivery report messages • Cut address: extract URL, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message. • Delete: delete the message. • Protection: protect the message from being deleted. Drafts (Menu 5.2.2) This folder stores messages you have saved to send at a later time.
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• Properties: view the MMS message or E-mail message properties. Sent (Menu 5.2.4) This folder stores messages that you have sent. While viewing a message or from the message list, press <Options> to access the following options: • View: open the message. •...
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Menu functions 3. Scroll to an e-mail or header and press [ 4. If the e-mail has more than one page, press [ / ] to scroll through pages one by one. Press [Left] or [Right] to move to the first or last page.
Using folder options On the folder list, press <Options> to access the following options: • Open: open the folder. • Add folder: add a new folder. • Rename folder: change the name of the folder. • Delete: delete the selected folder. Templates (Menu 5.3) Use this menu to make and use templates of...
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Menu functions • Current profile: select a profile. • Profile settings: set the following properties in a profile: Service centre: store or change the number of your message centre. Default destination: enter the default destination. It will be displayed in the first field on the Recipients field.
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Report allowed: send a delivery report from the network to the sender. Home reception: determine if your phone retrieves new messages automatically when you are in your home service area. Roaming reception: determine if your phone retrieves new messages automatically when you are roaming in another network.
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Menu functions • Receive settings: set up the following options for receiving an e-mail: Check interval: determine how often the phone checks the server for incoming e-mails. If you set this option to Do not notify, you can use the Check new Email feature to check your e-mail manually.
• APOP login: connect to the server by using the APOP login scheme when this option is selected. These options are available when the protocol type is IMAP4: • IMAP4 server: enter the IP address or domain name of the server that receives your e-mail. •...
Menu functions File manager (Menu 6) The File manager menu allows you to access images, videos, music files, and sound files stored in the phone’s memory. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select File manager. According to the DRM (Digital Rights Management) system, web content may not be able to be forwarded.
• Delete: delete the selected video clip or all of the video clips. • Rename: change the name of the video clip. • Move to favourite videos: go to the Favourite videos folder. • Share for bluetooth: set whether or not to prevent this file from being accessed from other Bluetooth devices.
Menu functions Using sound options While viewing the sound list, press <Options> to access the following options: • Play: play the sound file. • Send via: send the file via MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth. • Set as: set the file as your ring tone or as a caller alert melody for a Phonebook entry.
Calendar (Menu 7) The calendar feature enables you to keep track of your schedule and to-do list, to view missed alarm events, and to make a memo. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Calendar. Consulting the calendar When you enter the Calendar menu, the calendar in Month view appears with today’s date indicated by a blue box.
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Menu functions • Subject: enter the title of the event. • Details: enter event details. • Start date and Start time: enter the starting date and time for the event. • AM/PM: select AM or PM in 12-hour time format. •...
Entering a memo 1. Select a date on the calendar. 2. Press <Options> and select Create → Memo. 3. Enter a memo and press [ 4. Press <Options> and select Save. Entering a to-do item 1. Select a date on the calendar. 2.
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Menu functions Viewing an event in different mode By default, the calendar appears in Month view mode. Press <Options> and select View mode to change the mode. Day view You can view events for the selected date. Select an event to view its details. The following icons will be displayed according to the event’s type and status: •...
Memory status You can check the total amount of memory for calendar items and the amount of memory currently in use in each item. 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>...
Menu functions Using camera options in Capture mode In Capture mode, press the left soft key to access the following options: • Record video: switch to Record mode. • Shooting mode: take a photo in the following modes: Single shot: take a photo in normal mode. Multi shot: take a series of action stills.
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Function Switches to Record mode. Changes the image size. Changes the image quality. Changes the camera mode. Changes the colour tone or applies a special effect to the photo. Reduces the distortion on the image to maximise detail and sharpness. Selects a decorative frame.
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Menu functions While viewing a photo or the photo list, press <Options> to access the following options: • List: return the screen to the photo list. • View: view the photo on the full screen. • Send via: send the photo via MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth.
Recording a video You can record a video of what is displayed on the camera screen and save it. 1. In Capture mode, press [1]. 2. Aim the camera lens at the subject to adjust the image. • Press the left soft key to access the camera options.
Menu functions Screen mode: select a preview screen. Audio record: record audio with a video clip. • Short cuts: view the functions of the keys you can use. Using the keypad in Record mode You can use the keypad to customise your camera settings in Record mode: Keys Function...
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• Set as wallpaper: set the video clip, if saved for adding it to MMS messages or e-mails, as your wallpaper for the idle screen. • Delete: delete the video clip. • Rename: change the name of the video clip. •...
Menu functions • Properties: view the properties of the video clip. Recording a video with the phone closed 1. Press and hold [ 2. If necessary, press [ ] to highlight 3. Adjust the image by aiming the camera lens at the subject.
Phone settings (Menu 9.2) Many different features of your phone’s system can be customised to suit your preferences. Language (Menu 9.2.1) Use this menu to change the language of the display. Greeting message (Menu 9.2.2) Use this menu to enter the greeting that is displayed briefly when the phone is switched on.
Menu functions Display settings (Menu 9.3) Use this menu to change settings for the display and light. Wallpaper (Menu 9.3.1) You can set up the idle screen on both displays. • Main display: select an image or video clip to be displayed on the main display.
Dialing font colour (Menu 9.3.5) Use this menu to select the font colour when entering phone number for dialing. Sound settings (Menu 9.4) Use this menu to customise various sound settings. Incoming call (Menu 9.4.1) Use this menu to select a volume and alert type for incoming calls.
Menu functions Folder tone (Menu 9.4.5) Use this menu to select the tone that the phone sounds when you open or close the phone. Ontime alarm (Menu 9.4.6) Use this menu set the phone to sound an alert every hour on the hour. Quiet mode (Menu 9.4.7) Use this menu to set how the phone acts to alert you...
• Busy: divert calls when you are on another call. • No reply: divert calls when you do not answer the phone. • Unreachable: divert calls when you are not in an area covered by your service provider or when your phone is switched off. •...
Menu functions Call waiting (Menu 9.5.3) This network service informs you when someone is trying to reach you while you are on another call. 1. Select the type of calls to which call waiting option will apply. 2. Select Activate and press <Select>. To deactivate call waiting, select Deactivate.
• Voice server number: enter the voice mail server number. Closed user group (Menu 9.5.7) Use this menu to set incoming and outgoing calls to be restricted to a selected user group. For details about how to create a closed user group, contact your service provider.
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Menu functions 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. Bluetooth technology allows free wireless connections between all Bluetooth-compliant devices within a range of 10 meters.
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The colour of the icon indicates the status of the the device: • Grey for unpaired devices • Blue for paired devices • Red for devices that are currently connected to your phone 3. Select a device. 4. Enter a Bluetooth PIN code and press <OK>. This code is used just once and you don’t need to memorise it.
Menu functions 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. Select Send via → Bluetooth. The phone searches for devices within range and displays a list of available devices.
Phone lock (Menu 9.7.3) This feature locks 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.
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Menu functions Your phone is suited for connecting to the network by default. If you change the MMS settings without first checking with your service provider, the WAP, MMS, and e-mail features may not work properly. Creating a profile 1. Press <New> and specify following information: •...
Reset settings (Menu 9.9) Use this menu to reset the phone settings, display settings, and sound settings individually. You can also reset all the settings in your phone at the same time. 1. Press [ ] to check the setting category(ies) to be reset.
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Solve problems “Enter PUK” • The PIN code has been entered incorrectly three times in succession, and the phone 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 Exposure to radio-frequency energy (SAR 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.
• Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of your battery: it may require cooling or warming first. • 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.
Health and safety information 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...
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).
Health and 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. • Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.
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• 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, some of the descriptions in this manual may not match your phone. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this manual. World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com Printed in Korea...
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