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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Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories, out of the reach of small children. Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung-approved batteries and accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage you or your phone and may be dangerous.
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...
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• Photo printing Print your photos to preserve your best moments forever. • Phone to TV View photos and video clips captured with the phone on your TV screen. • Image editor Crop, resize, rotate, and decorate your photos. • File viewer Open documents in various formats on the phone without corruption.
Contents Unpack Make sure you have each item Your phone Keys, 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. 34 1 Recent contacts p. 34 2 Missed calls p. 34 3 Dialled calls p. 34 4 Received calls p. 34 5 Delete all 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.
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 Insert the SIM...
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 •...
Offline mode You can switch the phone to Offline mode, in which the phone functions requiring network connection are deactivated. This mode is helpful when you want to use your phone in a place where you are not allowed to use mobile devices, such as in an airplane and at a hospital.
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Get started End a call. Press and hold to switch the phone on or off. In Menu mode, cancel input and return the phone to Idle mode. Enter numbers, letters, and some special characters. In Idle mode, press and hold [1] to access your voicemail server.
New message New e-mail New voicemail Call diverting feature active p. 85 Home Zone, if registered for the appropriate service Office Zone, if registered for the appropriate service Connected to Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset Bluetooth active p. 87 MP3 playback in progress MP3 playback paused Alarm set...
Get started Select an 1. Press the appropriate soft key. option 2. Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option. 3. Press <Select>, or ] to confirm the function displayed or option highlighted. 4. To exit, choose either of the following methods: •...
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You can set wallpaper for the Idle mode idle screen on the display. wallpaper 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Display settings → Wallpaper → Wallpaper image. 2. Select an image or a video clip category. 3.
Get started You can protect the phone Phone lock against unauthorised use with a phone password. The phone will require the password on power-up. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Security → Change password. 2. Enter the default password, 00000000, and press <OK>.
Step outside the phone Begin with your camera, the music player, the web, and other special features Use the camera 1. In Idle mode, press and Take a hold [ ] to turn on the photo camera. 2. Aim the lens at the subject and make any desired adjustments.
Copy music files to the • Download from the phone wireless web • Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC Studio Studio User’s Guide • Receive via Bluetooth p. 89 Create a play list p. 49 Samsung PC 1.
1. From the MP3 player Play music screen, press [ files 2. During playback, use the following keys: • : pauses or resumes playback. • Left: returns to the previous file. • Right: skips to the next file. • Up: opens the play list.
Step outside the phone 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: Last name, First name, Mobile, Home, Office, Fax, Other, Email, Caller ID,...
1. In Idle mode, press Create and <Menu> and select send a Phonebook → My name card namecard. 2. Specify your contact information. 3. Press <Save> to save the name card. 4. To send the name card, press <Options> and select Send via →...
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Step outside the phone 5. For Image and video, select Add image or Add video and add an image or video clip. For Sound, select Add sound and add a sound clip. 6. Select Message. 7. Enter the message text and press [ 8.
View messages When a notification appears: View a text message 1. Press <View>. 2. Select the message from the Inbox. From the Inbox: 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → My messages → Inbox. 2. Select an SMS message When a notification appears: View a multimedia...
Step outside the phone Use Bluetooth Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology, enabling you to connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them, talk hands- free, or control the phone remotely. 1. In Idle mode, press Turn on <Menu>...
1. Access an application, Send data Phonebook, My files, 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, Receive your phone’s Bluetooth data...
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Step outside the phone 1. With the TV switched on, Transfer connect your phone to phone the TV with a TV out display to cable, as shown. a TV 2. Switch the TV to External Input mode. The display switches to TV Out mode and you can view the phone’s display on the TV screen.
Enter text Chinese Phrasal Pinyin, Chinese Stroke, English word, ABC, Number, and Symbol modes You can enter text for some features, such as Messages, Phonebook, or Calendar, by using Phrasal Pinyin, and Stroke modes for Chinese, and English word and ABC modes for English.
Enter text 3. If you cannot find the character you want from the display, press [Up] or [Down] to scroll through the word choices. 4. Press [1] to activate the character selection field. A number, from 1 to 5, is added to each character.
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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.
Enter text • Press [C] to clear letters one by one. Press and hold [C] to clear the entire display. Using T9 English mode This mode allows you to enter English by using T9 technology. T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to enter any character using single keystrokes.
Using ABC mode Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the display. Characters in order displayed Upper case Lower case . , - ? ! @ : ( ) / # _ ~ 1 N O 6 m n o 6 Q R S 7 u v 8...
Call functions Advanced calling features Making a call 1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone number. • Press [C] to clear the last digit or press and hold [C] to clear the whole display. • Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause between numbers.
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 is active, you can press any key, except for <Reject>...
Call functions 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 this function. 1. Press <Hold> to put the call on hold. 2.
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• Menu: access the phone's menu functions. • Voice on/Voice off: switch off the phone's microphone so that the other person on the phone cannot hear you, or switch it back on. • Mute keys/Send keys: switch the key tones on or off. To communicate with answering machines or computerised telephone systems, Send keys must be...
Menu functions All menu options listed Call log (Menu 1) Use this menu to view the calls you have dialled, received, or missed, and the length of calls. You can also check the cost of your calls, if your SIM card supports this function. To access this menu, press <Menu>...
Delete all (Menu 1.5) Use this menu to delete all of the records in each call type. 1. Press [ ] to select the call types 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.
Create 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. • Last name/First name: assign a name.
Menu functions 3. Press [ ] to select the contacts to be added. 4. Press <Options> and choose Select. Managing caller groups While viewing the group list, press <Options> to access the following options: • View: display the members of the selected group.
Using name card options After saving your name card, press <Options> to access the following options: • Edit: edit the name card. • Send via: send the name card via SMS, MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth. • Exchange namecard: exchange name cards with another person via Bluetooth.
• 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 p. 89 The downloaded or received files are stored in the Music folder.
During playback, use the following keys: Function Pauses or resumes playback. Left Returns to the previous file. Right Skips to the next file. Opens the play list. Down Stops playback. Volume Adjusts the volume level. Turns 3D sound on or off. Changes the playback animation.
Menu functions Equaliser: select an equaliser setting. 3D sound: turn 3D sound on or off. Visualisation: change the playback animation and select the length of time the backlight remains on while playing MP3 files. Volume: select a volume level. • Details: access the file properties.
Playing a voice memo 1. From the Voice recorder screen, press <Options> and select Go to My voice clips. 2. Select a voice memo. During playback, use the following keys: Function Pauses or resumes playback. Left Moves backward in a memo. Right Moves forward in a memo.
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Menu functions 4. Press <Options> and select Save as. 5. Enter a new file name, press <Options> and select Ok. Cropping 1. Select a photo or take a new photo. 2. Press <Options> and select Crop. 3. Move the cropping frame to the area of the image you want.
• Resize: change the stamp size. • Move: change the position of the stamp. • Rotate: rotate the stamp. • Stamp colour: change the stamp colour. • Shadow on: apply a shadow to the stamp. 7. When you have finished, press <Options>...
Menu functions World clock (Menu 3.5) Use this menu to set your local time zone and find out what time it is in another part of the world. Viewing world time 1. From the world map, press [Down]. 2. Press [Left] or [Right] to scroll to the city you want.
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If the phone is off when it is time for the alarm to sound, the phone switches on and sounds the alarm. Deactivating an alarm 1. Select the alarm you want to deactivate. 2. Select Off on the Alarm line and press <Save>.
Menu functions Starting the timer 1. Press <Set>. 2. Enter the length of time you want to count down and press <OK>. 3. Press [ ] to start counting down. Stopping the timer • Press any key when the timer rings. •...
Browser (Menu 4) The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) browser on your phone allows you to access the wireless web. From the wireless web, you can access up-to-date information and a wide variety of media content, such as games, wallpapers, ringtones, and music files.
Press [ ] 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.
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.
Menu functions 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.
2. Enter a destination number. To send the message to more than one recipient, fill in additional destination fields. 3. Press [ ] to send the message. Using options while composing an SMS message While composing a message, press <Options> to access the following options: •...
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Menu functions Using options while composing an MMS message While composing a message, press <Options> to access the following options: • Insert: add a template, Phonebook entry, or bookmark. • Save in: save the message in another folder. • Add new phrases: add a new word to the PTI dictionary.
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Email (Menu 5.1.3) You can create and send e-mails that include text, audio, and images. To use this feature, you need to subscribe to an e-mail service and set up your e-mail account and profile. p. 91 1. Select the Subject line. You can use various options by pressing <Options>...
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Menu functions • Cancel:return to the previous level. • Edit: edit the subject or text. • Remove subject/Remove message: clear the subject or text. • Remove attachment: delete the selected attachment. • Remove all attachments: delete all attachments. My messages (Menu 5.2) Use this menu to access messages you have received, sent, or which have failed in...
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• Move to phone/Move to 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 to your phone’s memory. •...
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Menu functions CB messages • Save: save the message to the phone’s memory. • Cut address: extract URLs, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message. • Delete: delete the message. Delivery reports • Cut address: extract URLs, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the report.
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• Cut address: extract URLs, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message. • Delete: delete the message. • Protection: protect the message from being deleted. • Details: access the message properties. Email inbox (Menu 5.2.5) This folder stores e-mails that you have received.
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Menu functions • Cut address: extract URLs, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the e-mail. • Attached items: save the attached files from the e-mail to your phone’s memory. • Protection: protect the e-mail from being deleted. • Details: access the e-mail properties. My folders (Menu 5.2.6) Use this menu to create new folders and...
Multimedia message templates 5.3.2) You can access embedded MMS templates or ones you have saved so that you can use them in composing an MMS message. From the template list, press <Options> to access the following options: • View: open the selected template. •...
Menu functions • Receiving options: activate 3D vivid view mode for displaying received SMS messages on your phone.The phone will convert message text to 3D vivid graphics and display it in 3D vivid view mode. This option is available only when the message consists of a single page.
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Allow information: accept information messages. Allow reports: set the network to inform the sender when a message has been delivered to you. Recep. in home network: determine if your phone retrieves new messages automatically when you are in your home service area. Reception when abroad: determine if your phone retrieves new messages automatically when you are roaming on...
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Menu functions Edit number: edit the phone number in your signature. Edit note: edit the tag line in your signature. • Receiving options: set up the options for receiving e-mails: Check interval: determine how often the phone checks the server for incoming e-mails.
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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.
Menu functions - Email retrieval limit(1-100): set the number of headers you will retrieve from the server. - Secure connection: use a secured connection for e-mail service. • Email profile: select a connection profile to be used for e-mail services. You can also create or edit a profile.
Tips for Digital Rights Management As a result of the Digital Rights Management (DRM) system, some of the media items you download from the Internet or receive by MMS may require a license key to access them. You can acquire the key from the website which owns the rights to the content;...
Menu functions • Send via: send the file via MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth. • Set as: set the image as wallpaper for the display or as a caller ID image for a Phonebook entry. • Edit: edit the image using the Image editor if it is a photo taken by the camera on the phone.
Function Down Stops playback. Using video options After playback, press <Options> to access the following options: • Full screen: play the video clip on the full screen. • List: return to the video list. • Send via: send the file via MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth.
Menu functions Using sound options While playing a sound file, press <Options> to access the following options: • List: return to the sound list. • Send via: send the file via MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth. • Set as: set the sound as your call ringtone or a ringtone for a Phonebook entry.
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Function Fits the document to the page size. Returns to the first page. Returns to the previous page. Rotates the document. Moves to the next page. Moves to the last page. Changes the display to Full screen view or Normal screen view.
Menu functions Memory status (Menu 6.6) Use this menu to view memory information for media items in the phone’s memory. For the phone’s memory, press [Left] or [Right] to view the memory status by size or number of items. Calendar (Menu 7) The Calendar menu enables you to keep track of your schedule.
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Creating an item You can store appointments, anniversaries, memos, and tasks on the calendar. More than one item per day can be stored. Entering a new appointment 1. Select a date on the calendar. 2. Press <Options> and select Create → Appointment.
Menu functions • AM/PM: select AM or PM in 12-hour time format. • Alarm tone: select an alarm tone. • Repeat every year: set the phone to remind you of the anniversary every year. 4. Press <Save> to save the anniversary. Entering a memo 1.
• Memory status: access memory information for the items stored on the calendar. Viewing an item in a different mode You can change the calendar display to Day view or Week view. Press <Options> and select View by → a view mode. Day view You can view items for the selected date.
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Menu functions • Use the keypad to change the camera settings or switch to other modes. p. 77 3. Press [ ] or [ ] to take a photo. The photo is saved in the My photos folder. 4. To Press access photo <Options>.
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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 photo appear warmer or cooler. ISO: change the ISO setting, which controls the sensitivity of your camera. For low light situations, select a higher ISO number.
Menu functions Using photo options After saving a photo, press <Options> to access the following options: • View: access one of the multi-shot photos. • Viewfinder: return to Capture mode. • Send via: send the file via MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth. •...
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Using camera options in Record mode In Record mode, press < > to access the following options: • Take photo: switch to Capture mode. • Effects: change the colour tone or apply a special effect. • Timer: set a time delay before the camera starts recording.
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Menu functions Function Volume Flips the image horizontally. down Switches to Capture mode. p. 75 Changes the frame size. Changes the image quality. Changes the video recording mode. Changes the colour tone or applies a special effect. Changes the white balance. Mutes or unmutes audio.
Settings (Menu 9) The Settings menu provides you with various setting options to customise the phone to your preferences and needs. You can also reset the settings to their default status. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Settings. Time and date (Menu 9.1) Use this menu to change the time and date...
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Menu functions Assigning a shortcut menu 1. Select a key to be used as a shortcut key. 2. Select the menu to be assigned to the key. Using shortcut options Press <Options> to access the following options: • Change: assign or change a shortcut menu.
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• Text colour: select a font colour. • Graphic logo: set the phone to display a graphic icon instead of the service provider’s logo on the idle screen. This is only available if a graphic icon has been received in a message. Skin (Menu 9.3.2) You can select a skin colour pattern for Menu...
Menu functions • Alert type: specify how you are to be informed when a message comes in. • Repetition: specify how often the phone informs you of a new message. Power on/off (Menu 9.4.4) Use this menu to select the melody that the phone sounds when it is switched on or off.
• Night time: the keypad light is used only between 5:00 PM and 9:00 AM. • Custom time: specify the time period that the keypad light is used. Network services (Menu 9.6) Use this menu to access network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, if you wish.
Menu functions • Incoming while abroad: prohibit incoming calls when you use your phone outside of your home country. • Cancel all: cancel all call barring settings, allowing calls to be sent and received normally. • Change barring password: change the call barring password obtained from your service provider.
• Voice server number: enter the voicemail server number. Closed user group (Menu 9.6.7) 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 (CUG), contact your service provider.
Menu functions • My phone’s name: assign a Bluetooth device name to your phone, which is then displayed on other devices. • Secure mode: determine if the phone asks for your confirmation when other devices access your data. • Bluetooth services: display available Bluetooth services.
• Authorise device/Unauthorised device: determine whether or not the phone asks you to permit connection when other devices try to connect to your phone. • Delete: remove the selected device or all devices from the list. Sending data via Bluetooth 1.
Menu functions Change PIN code (Menu 9.8.2) Use this menu to change your PIN. The PIN check feature must be enabled to change the PIN. 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.
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You need these settings to use the web browser or send MMS messages or e-mails. Your phone is set up by default for connecting to the network. If you change the settings without first checking with your service provider, the web browser, MMS, and e-mail features may not work properly.
Solve problems Data call type: select a call type for data transmission. 3. Press <Save> to save the profile. Using profile options Press <Options> to access the following options: • Edit: edit the selected profile. • Delete: delete the profile. •...
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“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.
The SAR limit recommended by the EU Council is 2.0 W/kg. The highest SAR value for this model phone was 0.679 W/kg. SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below...
Health and safety information • 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.
When you are driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. When using your wireless phone while driving, follow local regulations in the country or region you are in. Operating environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in the area you are in, and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.
Health and safety information Other medical devices If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Emergency calls This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless, and landline networks as well as user- programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential communications like medical emergencies.
Health and safety information • Improperly installed wireless equipment could result in serious injury if the air bag inflates. • Switch off your phone before boarding an aircraft. It is dangerous and illegal to use wireless phones in an aircraft because they can interfere with the operation of the aircraft.
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• 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. • Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device’s moving parts and prevent proper operation.
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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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