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* Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider. ELECTRONICS Printed in Korea Code No.: GH68-06490A World Wide Web English. 01/2005. Rev. 1.0 http://www.samsungmobile.com...
Contents Important safety precautions ...... 7 Special features ........... 9 Unpacking ..........13 Your phone ..........14 Phone layout............14 Display.............. 17 Backlight ............20 Service display........... 20 Camera ............. 20 Built-in antenna ..........21 Plug-in speaker ..........21 Getting started........... 22 Inserting/Removing the SIM card ......
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Contents Phonebook menu ........65 Find name ............65 Add entry ............68 Speed list ............69 Copy all to phone ..........71 Send all via infrared..........72 Delete all............74 Own number............75 Group setting............. 76 Memory status ........... 77 Service directory ..........
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Contents Key tone ............110 Minute minder..........110 Quiet mode............110 Slider tone............111 Alerts on call............ 111 Messages ..........112 Short messages ..........112 Multimedia messages ........118 Push messages ..........130 Preset messages ..........131 Voice mail ............131 Broadcast ............
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Contents Phone settings ......... 176 Display............176 Greeting message..........178 Security ............179 Auto redial............182 Voiceclarity ............. 182 Slide down operation ........183 Active slide ............183 Anykey answer..........183 Fax mode ............184 Infrared activation ..........184 Reset settings ..........185 Using ALS (Alternate Line Service) ..
Important safety precautions Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. Road safety at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Switching off when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Keeping small children away from your phone 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. Qualified service Only qualified service personnel may install or repair your phone.
Special features Compact & Stylish slide-up design Samsung E820T is an amazing phone with a refined slide design, which fits comfortably in your hand. The semi-automatic slide allows you to open the phone quietly, smoothly and with very little effort.
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Special features Background noise sensitivity You can talk in the midst of a crowd and the phone will automatically increase the volume and clarity of the incoming call to make it more audible. Even better than simply raising the volume on your phone, the E820T automatically senses the volume around you to enhance your conversation and keep you from having to run out of the room.
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The Samsung E820T’s Photo Caller ID function provides you with the convenience of using your picture files in ways that are impossible with other mobile phones. Step up to the latest and greatest in convenience with the E820T.
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JAVA (see page 148) Make your free time more relaxing with a bit of mobile entertainment. The Samsung E820Ts Java ‚ based games bring the challenges to you. Enjoy the embedded games and download new Java ‚...
Owner’s manual Plug-in speaker In addition, you can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local Samsung dealer: • Stylish handsfree car kit • PC data link kit • Headset Note: The items supplied with your phone and available accessories may be different, depending on your country or service provider.
Your phone Phone layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: (Reverse side) Camera Mirror Flash Earpiece Display Navigation keys (Up/Down/Left/ Power On/Off / Right) Menu exit key Soft key (right) Soft key (left) Volume keys Headset jack WAP Browser Dial/Menu PTT key...
Your phone Key(s) Description Perform the functions indicated by the text above them, on the bottom line of the display. (soft keys) In Menu Mode, scroll through the menu options. In Idle Mode, the Left key enters the New SMS message writing screen, the Right key enters the Incoming call’s melody setting menu and the Down key enters the PTT group list...
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Your phone Key(s) Description (continued) Ends a call. When pressed and held, switches the phone on or off. In Menu Mode, cancells your input and returns to Idle Mode. When pressed and held in Idle Mode, quickly accesses your voice mail server.
Your phone Key(s) Description (continued) (on the right side of the phone) Press the PTT key once and everyone can hear you talk - release the key and hear others talking back to you. Display Display layout The display has three areas: Icons Text and graphic area...
Your phone Icons Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The more the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when you are out of a service area. When it displays, you cannot make or receive calls.
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Your phone Icon Description (continued) Appears when you are connected to the GPRS network. Appears when the PTT service is available. Appears when trying to login to the PTT service. Appears when the PTT service is unable to use temporarily. Appears when your SIM card supports the Call diverting status indication and the Call diverting feature is activated.
Your phone Backlight The display and the keypad are illuminated by a backlight. When you press any key, the backlight illuminates. It turns off if you don’t press any key within a given period of time, depending on the Backlight menu option. For further details, see page 177.
Your phone Built-in antenna Your phone has a built-in antenna. As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is switched on. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than needed.
Getting started Inserting/Removing the SIM card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional services available and so on. • Keep all miniature SIM cards out of the reach of small children.
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged standard battery is fully recharged in approximately 150 minutes.
Getting started 2. Press the battery against the back of the phone until it clicks into place. Removing the battery 1. Switch off the phone by pressing and holding the key. 2. To remove the battery, pull the battery catch toward the top of the phone and hold it in that position.
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Getting started Charging the battery by using the travel adapter Note: The phone can be used while the battery is being charged, but this causes the battery to charge more slowly. 1. Plug the connector of the travel adapter into the jack at the bottom of the phone.
Getting started 3. When charging is finished, disconnect the adapter from the power outlet and from the phone by pressing the grey tabs on both sides of the connector and pulling the connector out. Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, the battery sensor informs you in the following ways: an empty battery icon flashes ), you hear a warning tone and a message...
Getting started Switching the phone on or off To switch the phone on: 1. Hold down the key until the phone switches on. 2. If the phone asks for a PIN, enter the PIN and press the Ok soft key. For further details, see page 191.
Getting started Selecting functions and options Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise your phone. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via the two soft keys marked Each menu and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function.
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Getting started To view various functions/options available or select the one is required: 1. Press the appropriate soft key. 2. To Press the select the: Select soft key. • function displayed • option highlighted view the next function or Down key. highlight the next option on a list move back to the...
Getting started Locking or unlocking the keypad You can lock the soft keys, navigation keys, WAP brower key, volume keys and camera key to avoid pressing keys by accident. To lock the keys, slide the folder down. If you set the Stop operation option in the Slide down operation menu (see page 183), the phone locks the keys automatically when you slide the folder down.
Call functions Making a call Using the number keypad When the idle screen is displayed, enter the area code and phone number, and press the key. Note: If you have set the Auto redial option to On, the number is redialled automatically up to ten times if the person you called does not answer or the line is busy.
Call functions Making an international call 1. Press and hold the 0 key for the international prefix. The + character appears. 2. Enter the country code, area code and phone number and press the key. Making a call from phonebook You can store the names and phone numbers called regularly in the SIM card and phone’s memory, which are jointly called the Phonebook.
Call functions 3. To dial the number, press the key. To view each call record, see “Call records” on page 94. Using the PTT call logs The phone stores up to 20 one-to-one PTT calls dialled, received or missed chronologically. The last PTT call is saved in the first position.
Call functions The number of missed calls displays on the idle screen immediately after a call was missed. To view the missed calls immediately: 1. Press the Missed soft key. The list of the missed calls displays. 2. If necessary, scroll to the number you want by pressing the Up or Down key.
Call functions Answering a call When somebody calls you, the phone rings and displays the incoming call animation. If the caller can be identified, the caller’s phone number, or name if stored in your Phonebook, displays. To answer a call, press the key or Accept soft key.
Call functions Accessing options during a call Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. Using the loudspeaker You can speak and listen to the phone from a short distance without holding the phone to your ear. Turn on / off the loudspeaker 1.
Call functions 2. When Mute highlights, press the Select soft key. The Mute icon ( ) appears on the bottom line of the display and your correspondent can no longer hear you. To switch the microphone back on: 1. Press the Options soft key. 2.
Call functions 5. To view the highlighted entry, press the Ok soft key. For further details about the Phonebook feature, see page 65. Muting/Sending key tones You can turn the key tones off or on during a call. When the Mute keys option is selected, your phone does not transmit the key tones.
Call functions Using the message service You can read or write a new message during a call. 1. Press the Options soft key. 2. Press the Up or Down key to highlight the Message option. Press the Select soft key. 3.
Call functions Using the SAT (SIM Application Toolkit) If you use a SAT card that provides additional services, the SAT menu displays. For further details, see your SIM card instructions. Putting a call on hold You can place the current call on hold whenever you want.
Call functions 3. Make the second call in the normal way. To switch between the two calls, press the Options soft key and then select the Swap option. The current call is placed on hold and the call on hold is reactivated so that you can continue conversing with the other person.
Call functions Transferring a call You can transfer the current call to the call on hold if this service is supported by the network, so that the callers can talk to each other. You are disconnected from both of them. 1.
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Call functions Having a second call during a multi-party call To answer a call when you have the multi-party call: 1. Press the key to answer the incoming call. The first call is automatically put on hold. 2. To switch between the two calls, press the Options soft key and then select the Swap option.
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Call functions Having a private conversation with one participant 1. Press the Options soft key and select the Split option. Press the Select soft key. 2. Press the Up or Down key to highlight a participant and press the Select soft key. Now you can talk privately with that person.
Call functions Using the Push to talk service You can make and receive a Push to talk call. For further details about using the Push to talk feature, see page 78. Making a Push to talk call You can make a one-to-one call or group call using the Push to talk service.
Call functions 3. When the group you want highlights, press the PTT key. You are connected with all of the members of the selected group, if they logged into the service. You can also make a call to the default group by pressing the PTT key while connected to the Push to talk service.
Call functions Accessing options during a PTT call Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a PTT call. Viewing the connected members (only for Group call) You can see the see members currently connected to the PTT service.
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Call functions 2. Press the Up or Down key to highlight the Push to talk option. Press the Select soft key. For further details about the Push to talk feature, see page 78. Searching for a number in Phonebook You can search for a number in your Phonebook during a PTT call.
Call functions Using the loudspeaker You can speak and listen to the phone from a short distance without holding the phone to your ear. You can turn on/off the loudspeaker by pressing the Right soft key during a PTT call. CAUTIONS: Do not hold the phone near to your ear when you use the loudspeaker.
Entering text At many times while you are using your phone, you need to enter text, such as when storing a name in the Phonebook, writing a new message, creating your personal greeting or scheduling events on your calendar. You are provided with the following text input modes: •...
Entering text Changing the text input mode When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will see the text input mode indicator at the bottom of the display. Example: Entering a name in the Phonebook Enter name Text input mode indicator: T9 English mode...
Entering text Quickly changing the text input mode To switch between the Press and hold the Number and previous mode key. Symbol and previous mode key. ABC and T9 mode right soft key. Using the T9 mode To type a word in the T9 mode: 1.
Entering text If Spell appears above the left soft key while you are entering text, the word does not exist in the T9 dictionary. To type words not found in the T9 mode, change the text input mode to the ABC mode, or proceed as follows: 1.
Entering text Inserting a space To insert a space between words, press the key. Entering a number directly To enter a number, press and hold the number key. Scrolling To move the cursor to the left, right, up or down within the text, press the navigation keys.
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Entering text Note: The cursor moves to the right when you press a different key. When entering the same letter twice or a different letter on the same key, just press the Right key or wait a few seconds for the cursor to move to the right automatically, and then enter the next letter.
Entering text Changing the case To change the case of the next letter(s) that you type, press the key. There are three cases: • Lower Case (no indicator) • Initial Capital ( • Capital Lock ( Inserting a space To insert a space between words, press the key.
Entering text Using the symbolic mode The Symbolic mode enables you to enter symbols in your text. Press the display more Up or Down key. symbols enter a symbol corresponding number key. return to the Ok soft key. previous text input mode with entered symbol(s) return to the...
Using the menus The phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor the phone to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus. Accessing a menu function The menus and sub-menus can be accessed by pressing the Menu or Phonebook soft key in Idle Mode, then scrolling with the navigation keys.
Using the menus You can also access the menus and sub-menus by quickly entering the corresponding menu number. Example: Accessing the Voice mail menu. 1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press the 5 for Messages. 3. Press the 5 for Voice mail. List of menu functions Various menus let you check or change your phone settings.
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Using the menus Main menu 1. Push to talk (see page 78) 1. Switch PTT on/Switch PTT off 2. Callback inbox 3. Contact list 4. Group 1. Group connection 2. Group list 3. Add group 5. Settings 1. Active service settings 2.
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Using the menus 3. Network services (see page 98) 1. Call diverting 1. Divert always 2. Busy 3. No reply 4. Unreachable 5. Cancel all 2. Call barring 1. All outgoing 2. International 3. International except to home 4. All incoming 5.
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Using the menus 8. Quiet mode 9. Slider tone 10. Alerts on call 5. Messages (see page 112) 1. Short messages 1. Create 2. Inbox 3. Outbox 4. Delete all 2. Multimedia messages 1. Create 2. Inbox 3. Outbox 4. Draft 5.
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Using the menus 6. Fun box (see page 138) 1. WWW Services 1. Home 2. Bookmark 3. Go to URL 4. Clear cache 5. Proxy settings 6. Current proxy 2. Media box 1. Photos 2. Images 3. Sounds 4. Delete all 5.
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Using the menus 8. Camera (see page 167 1. Take photos 2. My photos 3. My albums 4. Delete all 5. Settings 6. Memory status 9. Phone settings (see page 176) 1. Display 1. Wallpaper 2. Skin 3. Backlight 4. LCD brightness 5.
Phonebook menu Phonebook offers the following features: • Phonebook: allows you to find, create or set up the speed-dialling feature and manage Phonebook entries. • Management: allows you to create or remove your own number, set up caller groups and check the memory status.
Phonebook menu Changing the phone memory entries Scroll to the category that you want to edit by pressing the Left or Right key. Following categories are available and you can edit information of each category by pressing the Options soft key. Category Then Mobile Select one of the following options.
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Phonebook menu Changing the SIM memory entries To change the SIM memory entry’s information, press the Options soft key. The following options are available: Edit number This option allows you to change the number. You can also add a new number if none has been stored for the selected category.
Phonebook menu Add entry You can store phone numbers and the corresponding names in the memory of your SIM card. In addition, you can store up to 1000 names in the phone memory and each name can be associated with up to five numbers. 1.
Phonebook menu 6. When you are satisfied, press the Ok soft key. 7. If you select Phone in step 3, go to step 8. If you select SIM in step 3, enter the location number and press the Ok soft key. 8.
Phonebook menu 2. When the Edit number option highlights, press the Select soft key. 3. Enter a phone number and press the Ok soft key. Or, To retrieve a number from your Phonebook, press the Phonebook soft key. Select an entry from the list and press the Ok soft key.
Phonebook menu Note: The 1 key is reserved for your voice mail server number. Dialling a number stored in the SIM card Once you have stored phone numbers in your SIM card, you can dial them easily whenever required. To dial a number stored in the SIM card: 1.
Phonebook menu Send all via infrared Via the infrared connection, you can send your Phonebook entries to another IrDA- compliant devices and vice versa. Note: This feature may not be available depending on the devices. Sending your phonebook 1. Align the IrDA ports on both sides each other. 2.
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Phonebook menu IrDA port IrDA port Receiving phonebook from another device 1. Align the IrDA ports on both sides each other. 2. Access the Infrared activation menu (see page 184) and select On to activate the port. 3. When your phone receives Phonebook data from the other device: If the other person sends you one entry, your phone displays the name and the phone number...
Phonebook menu Delete all You can delete Phonebook entries selectively depending on the memory location, or all entries at once. 1. Scroll to a desired memory selection and place a check mark ahead of it by pressing the Select soft key. Selecting All places check marks on all of the memories.
Phonebook menu Own number To store your own phone number(s) with a name: 1. Scroll to an empty location by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key. 2. When Edit number highlights, press the Select soft key.
Phonebook menu Group setting You can change the settings of the 11 predefined caller groups. 1. Select a caller group by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key. 2. Scroll to a setting option by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key.
Phonebook menu Memory status You can check how many names are stored in SIM card and phone’s memory. When you have finished, press the soft key or key to exit. Service directory Note: This feature may not be available depending on your SIM card.
Push To Talk(PTT) The Push to talk feature over cellular (PTT) is for a two-way radio service by using GSM/GPRS. Push to talk provides a direct voice communication connection with the press of the PTT key. You can use the Push to talk feature to have a conversation with one person or with a group, as long as they have a compatible device.
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Push To Talk(PTT) from PTT, use do not disturb mode in sound settings (see page 108). When more than one person are trying to talk at the same time, the person’s information will be displayed. Release the PTT key and wait for other person to finish.
Push To Talk(PTT) • Start a one-to-one call by choosing a nickname from the list in the active members view and pushing PTT key. Respond to the one-to-one call by pushing the PTT key during the waiting period. The waiting period is presented on the screen by showing the PTT graphic and the nickname of the previous speaker.
Push To Talk(PTT) Switch PTT on/Switch PTT off You can connect to or disconnect from the Push to talk service by using the these options. Callback inbox In this menu, you can view the 20 most recent callbacks you have received. You can also make a PTT call using a callback request.
Push To Talk(PTT) Contact list In this menu, you can view a list of all of the contacts stored in the PTT group section of Phonebook. Press the scroll to a contact Up or Down key. view details of a Select soft key.
Push To Talk(PTT) Group In this menu, you can connect or edit the PTT groups. Group connection In this menu, allows you to connect you to active PTT groups. Group list In this menu, you can view the PTT groups you have created using the Add group menu or saved after receiving invitation messages.
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Push To Talk(PTT) Listened: when this option is selected, the selected group is set as the listened group. Inactive: when this option is selected, the selected group is deactivate. You are unable to make a group call with the currently selected group. Send invitation: allows you to send an invitation to the members in the PTT group by using the following options:...
Push To Talk(PTT) Group graphic: allows you to select an image to be displayed when you receive a PTT call from the selected group. Group address: shows the e-mail address and maker of the selected PTT group. Add group In this menu, you can create new PTT groups and register to the PTT server so that other people use the PTT group you have created.
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Push To Talk(PTT) about connecting to the Push to talk service, see page 81. The created PTT group is registered to the PTT server. 4. Select one of the following status choices for the group and press the Select soft key: •...
Push To Talk(PTT) about connecting to the Push to talk service, see page 81. 3. Select one of the following status choices for the group and press the Select soft key: • Default: when this option is selected, the currently selected group is set as the default PTT group.
Push To Talk(PTT) For each setting, the following options are available: PTT setting name: enter the PTT setting name. PTT username: enter the username. Default nickname: enter a nickname. PTT password: enter the PTT password. Domain: enter the domain name. IP address: enter the IP address.
Push To Talk(PTT) Listened group In this menu, you can set whether or not the phone receives listened group calls. The following options are available: Off: the phone rejects all listened group calls. On: the phone receives all listened group calls. PTT status in startup In this menu, you can set whether or not the phone is automatically connected to the PTT service when...
Push To Talk(PTT) PTT call records In this menu, you can view the records of one to one PTT calls you have missed, received, or dialled. You can also delete PTT call records. Missed calls In this menu, you can view the 20 most recent PTT calls you have received, but did not answer.
Push To Talk(PTT) Received calls In this menu, you can view the 20 most recent PTT calls you have received. Press the select a PTT call Up or Down key. record view details of a PTT Select soft key. call record make a one-to-one PTT key.
Push To Talk(PTT) Dialled calls In this menu, you can view the 20 most recent PTT calls you have dialled. Press the select a PTT call Up or Down key. record view details of a PTT Select soft key. call record make a one-to-one push to talk toggle call...
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Push To Talk(PTT) Delete all In this menu, you can delete all of the PTT call records in each PTT call record separately. You can also delete all of your PTT call records at one time. Press the select a PTT call Up or Down key.
Call records Via this menu, you can view the: • calls you missed, received or dialled. • cost of your calls. • length of your calls. Note: You can access the numbers in the three types of call records by pressing the key in Idle Mode.
Call records By pressing the Options soft key, you can also: • delete the current call record from the list. • delete all of the calls. • paste the number into Phonebook. Dialled calls This option lets you view the last 20 dialled numbers.
Call records Call time This option lets you view the timers for calls made and received. Notes: • If your SIM card supports the ALS (Alternate Line Service) feature, you must first select the appropriate line. • The actual time invoiced for calls by your service provider may vary, depending on network features, rounding-off for billing purposes and others.
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Call records The following options are available: Last call cost: cost of the last call made. Total cost: total cost of all calls made since the cost counter was last reset. If the total cost exceeds the maximum cost set via the Set max cost option, you can no longer make any calls until you reset the counter.
Network services These menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, if you wish. Call diverting Note: The call divert options may be different depending on your SIM card and those not supported by your network operator may not be shown.
Network services • Data calls only (not available when line 2 is in use) Example: You can: • systematically divert fax calls to your office fax machine. • divert voice calls to your colleague if you are already using the phone. Setting call diverting options 1.
Network services Deactivating specific call diverting options 1. Select the call diverting option to be deactivated. 2. Select the type of calls to which this option applies. 3. Press the Remove soft key. The phone sends your settings to the network and displays the network’s acknowledgement.
Network services Cancel all: all call barring options are deactivated; calls can be made and received normally. Change barring password: allows you to change barring password. You can specify individual call barring options for each of the following call types: •...
Network services Deactivating specific call barring options 1. Select the call barring option to be deactivated. 2. Select the type of calls to which this option applies. 3. Press the Deactivate soft key. 4. Enter your call barring password supplied by your service provider.
Network services Call waiting This network service informs you when someone is trying to reach you during another call. You can specify individual call waiting options for each of the following call types: • Voice calls only • Fax calls only (not available when line 2 is in use) •...
Network services Network selection The Network selection feature enables you to automatically or manually select the network used when roaming outside your home area. Note: You can select a network other than your home network only if it has a valid roaming agreement with your home network.
Network services Caller ID You can prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called. Note: Some networks do not allow the user to change this setting. The following options are available: Default: the default setting provided by the network is used.
Sound settings You can use the Sound settings feature to customise various settings, such as the: • ringtone, volume and type for incoming calls or messages. • sounds made when your call is connected or when you press a key. •...
Sound settings Ring volume: allows you to adjust the ring volume. Use the Up and Down keys or the volume keys on the left side of the phone. The more bars you see, the louder the volume. Alert type: lets you specify how you are informed of any incoming calls.
Sound settings Vibration: the phone vibrates but does not ring. Vibration then tone: the phone first vibrates and then starts ringing. Repetition: allows you to specify how often the phone informs you of a new message. You can choose either Once or Periodic. Push to talk You can select an alert type and melody for incoming PTT calls.
Sound settings Repetition: allows you to specify how often the phone informs you of a new PTT call. You can choose either Once or Periodic. Notify Note: This option may not be available. For more details, connect to your service provider. This option allows you to select whether or not the phone alerts you when you receive a one to one PTT call.
Sound settings Key tone This menu option allows you to select the tone that the keypad sounds when you press a dial key. To turn the sound off, select Off. To adjust the key tone volume, press the volume keys on the left side of the phone in Idle Mode. Minute minder This menu option allows you to specify whether or not the phone beeps every minute during a call to...
Sound settings Slider tone This menu allows you to select the slider tone that the phone sounds when you slide the folder up or down. To turn the sound off, select Off. Alerts on call This menu allows you to set the phone to all alerts while calling.
Messages This menu allows you to create, send, read and save messages with the Short Message Service (SMS: text message), Enhanced Message Service (EMS: message including simple image, animation or melody) and Multimedia Message Service (MMS: message supporting the presentation of various media types, such as full colour images and polyphonic ring tones).
Messages To read the new message(s) immediately, press the View soft key. The list of the messages appears. Note: To clear the new message notification on the display, press the key. When you also have missed calls, voice mails, short messages or multimedia messages, and multi CBs, the right soft key indication changes in the following order: Missed, Connect, View, CB...
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Messages 2. While entering your message, press the Options soft key to use the following options. • Send: allows you to send the message. Refer to the next step. • Text: allows you to format the text. Following text attributes can all be combined as required.
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Messages 4. Enter a destination number on the Address screen. You can search for a number in Phonebook by pressing the Phonebook soft key. Note: To clear or clear all your input, press or press and hold the C key. When you have no input, press and hold the C key to move to the previous screen.
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Messages • message status; for a read message, for a message to read or for an incomplete message. To view a message, scroll to it and press the Select soft key. The screen shows the: • date and time when the message was received. •...
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Messages Transfer: allows you to transfer the message from the SIM card to the phone’s memory or vice versa. Outbox Outbox stores any messages that you have already sent or just saved without sending. When the Outbox menu option is selected, the list of messages you have sent or saved displays with the: •...
Messages Send: allows you to send the message to another person. Edit: allows you to edit the message. Transfer: allows you to transfer the message from the SIM card to the phone’s memory or vice versa. Delete all You can delete all messages stored in the SIM card and phone’s memory in this menu.
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Messages In addition to the familiar text content of text messages, multimedia messages can contain images, graphics, voice and sounds. An MMS message is a multimedia presentation in a single entry. It is not a text file with attachments. Using the MMS feature, your phone can receive multimedia messages.
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Messages If Msg. reception was set to Manual (for details, see page 135), when the New message icon ( appears on the display, you have to retrieve messages in the Inbox. You select a message with the icon ( ) in the Inbox. Then you can select retrieve or delete message by pressing the Opt.
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Messages 1. Select one of the following items using the Up or Down key and press the Add soft key. Item How to add Subject 1. Enter a subject of your message. For details about entering characters, see page 50. 2.
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Messages Item How to add Sound To add a new sound; 1. Select the Record new option. 2. Press the Record soft key to start recording. 3. Press the Stop soft key to stop recording. 4. Press the Play soft key to replay the sound.
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Messages Item How to add 1. Enter a new message. Or you can Message enter a preset message. To enter a preset message; • Press the Opt. soft key and select the Preset messages. • Select one of the preset messages.
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Messages • Text effect: allows you to set the colour, size and style of the message text. • Clear subject/picture/sound/message: allows you to delete the subject, image, sound or message by selected work. • Delete page: allows you to delete the current page.
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Messages 6. To send the message to multiple destinations up to 20, repeat step 4. 7. When you have finished entering the destinations, press the Send soft key. If you want to cancel a sending message or resend a message that you failed to send, go to the Outbox.
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Messages Notes: • Some types of sound or picture may not be able to play or display. • When the message has an attachment like video clips, the Attachment icon ( ) appears on the title line. You may not play the attachment. And you may also not extract it from the message.
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Messages Outbox Outbox stores messages that you sent, you failed to send and you cancelled sending. When the Outbox menu option is selected, the list of messages you have sent or saved displays with the: • message’s subject or No subject if the message had no subject.
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Messages You can choose the following options by pressing the Opt. soft key: Delete: deletes the message. Replay: replays the message. Send: send the message. Properties: shows you detailed information about the message. Move to My folder: moves the message to the My folder for later use.
Messages My folder You can move the messages stored in the Inbox or Outbox to the My folder by using the Move to My folder option. While making a new message, you can also save to My folder by using the Save message option.
Messages 2. If necessary, repeat step 1 to check another box. 3. When you have finished checking, press the Ok soft key. 4. When a confirming message appears, press the Yes soft key to delete all of the messages in the box(es).
Messages Preset messages Using this menu, you can preset up to nine messages that you use most frequently. When you access this menu, the preset message list displays. 1. Scroll to a message or an empty entry by pressing the Up or Down key. 2.
Messages Voice server number Before using the voice mail service, you must store the voice mail server number obtained from your service provider. When you select an entry, following options are available. Edit number: enter a voice mail server number or press the Phonebook soft key to enter a number from the Phonebook.
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Messages In the Broadcast menu option, the following options are available: Read: lets you read the received broadcast messages. Archive: shows the list of the messages you saved from the temporary list. Temporary: shows the latest messages. These messages will be gone when the phone is switched off.
Messages Settings Short messages Using this menu, you can set up default SMS information. The following options are available: Service centre: allows you to store or change the number of your SMS centre required when sending messages. You must obtain this number from your service provider.
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Messages Multimedia messages Using this menu, you can set up default settings for sending or receiving MMS message. The following options are available: Send settings: The following options are available: Priority: allows you to set the priority of message. Validity period: allows you to set the length of time your messages are stored at the message centre while attempts are made to deliver them.
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Messages Report allowed: when this option sets to Off, your phone does not send a reply to the recipient’s phone even if the sender asks for the read reply. MMS profiles: in this menu, you can configure MMS profile settings that are required when you send or receive multimedia messages.
Messages • Bearer: select the bearer to be used for each type of network accesses. - GPRS only: it only work in GPRS network. - GSM only: it only works in GSM network. Memory status You can check the memory status for messages. Short messages You can check how many messages are stored in SIM card and phone’s memory.
Fun box The Fun box menu contains several fun options: • WWW services • Media box • JAVA world • SIM-AT menu WWW services Your phone comes equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) Browser, making it possible for you to access the Wireless Web. Each time you start the WAP Browser, the phone connects to the Wireless Web and the service indicator icon (...
Fun box Home When you select this menu option, the phone connects to the network and loads the homepage of the Wireless Web service provider. Once connected, the homepage displays. The content depends on the service provider. Note: To quickly launch the WAP browser from Idle Mode, press the key.
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Fun box For further information on how to enter text, see page 50. Using the WAP browser menus There are various menu options available when surfing the Wireless Web. To access the WAP Browser menu: 1. Press the key or scroll to the logo on the top left of all WAP pages and then press the soft key.
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Fun box Using the WAP browser options Several options are available when you are surfing the Wireless Web. To access these options, press key once connected to the Wireless Web. Goto URL: allows you to manually enter the URL address of the site that you wish to access. Bookmark: allows you to use the Bookmark menu option.
Fun box 3. Enter the name of the bookmark and press the Ok soft key. For further information about how to enter text, see page 50. Once you have stored an address, the following options are available when you select it. Go: allows you to access the site directly.
Fun box Proxy settings This menu option allows you to set up five proxy servers. Note: You do not need to change the browser settings in most cases. Change the settings only when your network provider asks you to. For each proxy, the following options are available: Proxy name: enter the name of the HTTP proxy server.
Fun box Home URL: you can change the address of your startup homepage. When the default homepage displays, you can delete it using the C key and enter your own choice. To enter any special characters, / for example, use the Symbolic mode;...
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Fun box My album1 / My album 2: allow you to view the photos in the selected album. When you view a photo, press the Options soft key to do the followings. Send: allows you to send it via a message. Rename: allows you to rename it.
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Fun box Sounds This option allows you to listen to the recorded voices and the melodies received from other sources, such as the WAP sites, the EasyStudio PC software or multimedia messages. Voices: allow you to listen to the recorded voices. My sounds: allow you to listen to various melodies.
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Fun box 4. When a confirming message appears, press the Yes soft key to delete all of the photos in the box(es). Otherwise, press the No soft key. Images When a confirming message appears, press the Yes soft key to delete all of the images. Otherwise, press the No soft key.
Fun box JAVA world You can download MIDlets (Java applications running on mobile phones) from various sources using the WAP Browser and store them in your phone. Downloads A list of Java games is displayed. In basic, two pre- loaded MIDlets (Java games) are provided. If the list of Java games is empty, a pop up message is displayed to invite to download a new game.
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Fun box Play: allows you to start a new game or a saved game. Saved game allows you to continue the beginning of last stage you played. Instructions: shows you the explanation of control keys, offense items and defense items. Configuration: allows you to turn the sound, vibration on or off and select the game speed from 1 to 5.
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Fun box Special attacks Level 1: Aurora, all enemies are hit by a snowball. Level 2: Ice dragon, all enemies are hit by a snowball and frozen for 8 seconds. Level 3: Icicle storm, double powered snowball attack to all enemies and decreasing enemies’ attack accuracy for 10 seconds.
Fun box Playing a game Your score goes up when you remove the bubbles. Only when more than 3 same coloured bubbles line up horizontally or diagonally, they disappear. To line up the bubbles, move the band rounding three bubbles to suitable place and rotate it. When the game is over, your score is ranked on the high score board if it is within third.
Fun box Memory status You can check the free space for Java download. The display also shows the total memory and used memory. SIM-AT MENU (SIM Application Toolkit) If you use a SAT card that provides additional services, the SAT menu displays. For further details, see your SIM card instructions.
Organiser The Organiser feature enables you to: • view the calendar and/or write a memo or to do list. • set the current date and time, and find out what time it is in various cities around the world. • set the alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time.
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Organiser • Anniversary: anniversaries to be remembered, such as wedding anniversaries, birthdays or other special days. Note: You can save up to 25 items to each category, so you can save 100 memos totally. 3. Scroll to a date on the calendar by pressing the navigation keys.
Organiser 10. You can choose the following option by pressing the Options soft key: • Add: allows you to add a new memo on the day. • Delete: allows you to delete the memo. • Edit: allows you to edit the memo. •...
Organiser The following options are available when you press the Options soft key on the Calendar display: Add memo: allows you to add a new memo on the day. Go to date: allows you to enter a particular date and then schedule an event on that date. View all: shows all of the events that you have scheduled.
Organiser 4. Follow the procedure from step 4 on page 154 onwards to save the memo. Viewing your calendar memos A date that has a memo associated with it is highlighted in a red box. If you select a date when events have already been scheduled, the number of memos of each type is shown at the bottom of the calendar.
Organiser To do list This menu allows you to view a list of tasks. To create a new memo of the To do list type: 1. Write the memo about your task and press the Ok soft key. For more information about how to enter characters, see page 50.
Organiser Copy: allows you to copy the task to a different date. Delete: allows you to delete the task. Delete all: allows you to delete all of tasks from the list. Clock This option allows you to change the current time and date displayed.
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Organiser To select your time zone: 1. Select the city corresponding to your time zone by pressing the Left or Right key one or more times. The local date and time display. 2. Press the Set soft key. 3. To Select update the current Set local.
Organiser Alarm This option allows you to set an alarm to ring at a specific time. You can set up to three alarms or set the phone to ring an alarm when it is switched off. To set an alarm: 1.
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Organiser 6. When you have finished, press the soft key or key to exit. Once an alarm has been set, you can see the Alarm icon ( ) on the top line of the display. To stop the alarm when it rings, press any key. Note: When the Quiet Mode is activated, the alarm tone doesn’t sound.
Organiser The snooze alarm tone sounds while the phone is switched off and the Auto power is set to on, and the Quiet Mode is activated. If you reset the moring call’s alarm time or deactivate the morning call’s alarm, the snooze alarm is cancelled. Calculator You can use the phone as a calculator.
Organiser Conversion This menu option allows you to convert from one type of unit to another. To convert a value: 1. Scroll to the type of conversion to be performed from Length, Weight, Volume, Area and Temperature, and press the Select soft key. 2.
Organiser Units available Type Units Length yard mile Weight grain oz pound Volume Area acre Temperature °C °F Timer Using the Timer feature, you can set the phone to sound an alarm after a certain time. 1. Press the Set soft key. 2.
Organiser To stop the timer melody when it rings, press any key. To stop the timer before the end, press the Stop soft key on the Timer screen. Notes: • The timer uses power from the battery consequently, the phone’s operating time is reduced. •...
Camera Using the camera module embedded in your phone, you can take pictures for people or events while on the move. Additionally, you can send photos to other people in a picture message or as an e-mail attachment. The camera produces JPEG pictures. CAUTIONS: •...
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Camera The icons on the top line of the display indicate the size, quality, flash type and current mode (shown if you select the multi-shot mode or night mode). 3. Adjust the image by aiming the camera to the subject. Press the adjust the brightness of Left or Right key.
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Camera Press the switch the camera flash 0 key on or off (if you set the Manual option in the Flash light menu. See page 172, 175) For more information about these functions, see “Using the camera options” on page 170. 4.
Camera Go to my photos: allows you to see the taken pictures in the My photos (see page 173). Set as: allows you to set it as a wallpaper or a caller ID. Wallpaper: allows you to set it as a wallpaper. Caller ID: allows you to set it as a caller ID.
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Camera Capture only: you can take pictures without review. Frame: this option allows you to use a frame on the picture. Press the navigation key to find the frame format you want to use. You can preview the image with the frame format by using the Preview soft key.
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Camera Photo quality: allows you to select the image quality from Super fine, Fine, Normal, and Economy. The option you select appears on the top of the display. Shutter sound: allows you to select a sound when you press the shutter, the soft key.
Camera My photos In this menu, you can review the pictures you have taken. Press the scroll through the navigation keys. pictures show the selected picture View soft key. as an enlargement go back to the multiple Multi soft key. view mode use the options Options soft key.
Camera Delete all You can delete all the photos saved in each category. 1. Scroll to a photo box and place a check mark ahead it by pressing the Select soft key. Selecting All places check marks on all of the photo boxes.
Camera Photo quality: allows you to select the image quality from Super fine, Fine, Normal, and Economy. The option you select appears on the top of the display. Shutter sound: allows you to select a sound when you press the shutter, the soft key.
Phone settings Many different features of your phone can be customised to suit your preferences via the Phone settings menu. Display You can change the background image and the colour of the components on the display according to your preference and needs. Wallpaper This option allows you to change the background image to be displayed in Idle Mode.
Phone settings Text style: allows you to set the style of the text displayed on the idle screen. Note: When you set the wallpaper image to Calendar, the Text position and Text style options don’t work. Skin You can change the colour setting of the display components, such as soft key indications area or the menu names and icons.
Phone settings Greeting message This menu option allows you to set a greeting message to be displayed briefly when the phone is switched on. When you access this menu, the current message displays. Press the clear the existing C key and hold it down. message enter a new appropriate alphanumeric...
Phone settings Security The security settings enable you to restrict the use of your phone to the people and types of calls of your choice. Various codes and passwords are used to protect the features of your phone. For more information, see page 191 -193.
Phone settings Phone lock When the Phone lock feature is enabled, the phone is locked and you must enter the 8-digit phone password each time the phone is switched on. The password is preset to “00000000” at the factory. To change the phone password, see the Change password menu option below.
Phone settings SIM lock To enable the SIM lock feature, you must enter a new four- to eight-digit SIM lock code, and confirm it by entering it again. The following options are available: Disable: you can use any other SIM cards with your phone.
Phone settings Once you have entered a new PIN2, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again. Note: Not all SIM cards have a PIN2. If your SIM card does not, this menu option is not displayed. Auto redial With the Auto Redial function, the phone makes up to ten attempts to redial a phone number after an unsuccessful call.
Phone settings Slide down operation You can select the phone’s action when you slide the folder down. Stop operation: when you slide the folder down, the phone stops the current operation and locks the keypad automatically. Continue operation: when you slide the folder down, the phone performs the current operation continuously.
You can use your phone as a modem for faxing when it is connected to computing devices. You need to purchase a data kit from your local Samsung dealer. In this menu, you can enable the fax mode on your phone.
Phone settings If there is no communication between your phone and the IrDA-compliant device within 1 minute of activating the feature, it is automatically deactivated. Reset settings This menu option allows you to reset your phone to its default configuration. You can reset the sound settings, phone settings or all of the settings together.
Using ALS (Alternate Line Service) The ALS feature enables two lines to be associated with one SIM card. Consequently, you can make and receive calls on either line. If you subscribe to this network service, a few additional menu options enable you to set up this feature.
Using ALS (Alternate Line Service) Setting call diverting options You can set up call diverting via the Call diverting menu option. This service reroutes incoming calls on the line of your choice to a specified number. For further details, see page 98. Viewing call information You can view call times and last call cost information for each line.
Solving problems Before contacting the after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call. When you switch your phone on, the following messages may appear No SIM card Check that the SIM card is correctly installed. Phone locked Enter password The Phone lock feature is enabled.
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Solving problems “No service” displays • The network connection was lost. You may be in a weak reception area (in a tunnel or surrounded by buildings). Move and try again. • You are trying to access an option for which you have not taken out a subscription with your service provider.
If the above guidelines do not help you to solve the problem, take a note of: • 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.
Access codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card. These codes help you protect the phone against unauthorised use. Some access codes can be changed using the Security menu option. See page 179 for further details.
Access codes PIN2 The PIN2, supplied with some SIM cards, is required to access some functions, such as charging unit counters. These functions are only available if supported by your SIM card. If you key in an incorrect PIN2 three times in succession, key in the PUK2 and press the Ok soft key to unlock the phone.
Access codes You cannot change the PUK2. If you lose the code, contact your service provider. Call barring password The 4-digit call barring password is required when you use the Call Barring function. You obtain the password from your service provider when you subscribe to this function.
Health and safety information SAR certification information This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves. Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured, so as not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio-frequency (RF) energy, as recommended by the EU Council.
Health and safety information 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 the maximum value.
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Health and safety information • 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. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.
Health and safety information Road safety Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold. When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility.
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...
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.
Health and safety information Potentially explosive atmospheres 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.
Health and safety information be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain network services and/or phone features are in use. Check with local service providers. To make an emergency call, proceed as follows. 1. If the phone is not on, switch it on. 2.
Health and safety information • Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the phone, its parts or accessories. • For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including both installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area.
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Health and safety information • Do not store the phone in cold areas. When the phone warms up to its normal operating temperature, moisture can form inside the phone, which may damage the phone’s electronic circuit boards. • Do not drop, knock or shake the phone. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards.
Glossary To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet and take full advantage of the features of your mobile phone, here are a few definitions. ALS (Alternate Line Service) Capability of associating two lines with one SIM card.
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Glossary EMS (Enhanced Message Service) Network service sending and receiving messages that include images, sounds and animations to and from another user without having to speak to the correspondent. GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) New non-voice value-added service that allows information to be sent and received across a mobile telephone network.
Glossary users, MMS is similar to Short Message Service (SMS)-it provides automatic, immediate delivery of user-created content from phone to phone. The message addressing used is primarily phone numbers, thus the traffic goes from phone to phone. MMS also provides support for e-mail addressing, so that messages can also be sent by e-mail.
Glossary SDN (Service Dialling Numbers) Telephone numbers supplied by your network provider and giving access to special services, such as voice mail, directory inquiries, customer support and emergency services. SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) Card containing a chip with all the information required to operate the phone (network and memory information, as well as the subscriber’s personal data).
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